Books with author Jane Turner

These short stories were written to inspire children to ask questions, learn lessons, and interact with their parents. The first story is about a mother cat and four kittens put out in the cold, with no place to go and no one to care for them. There is another story about Tia's bike being stolen from her back yard, and she was sorry she did not take better care of it. Another story is about an old photo album that was dear to the mother, in the story, and the memories that family shared as they looked through it. I hope you and your children will enjoy these stories!

From the Amazon best-selling author Jacci Turner comes the second book in The Finding Home Series. In "Bending Willow" we meet Riley and Mia who are orphaned and in search of a father who doesn't know they exist. They cross two states while avoiding the Amber Alert and find a family happy to receive them. But now… Riley and Mia suffer crushing disappointment when they learn they won't be able to go live with their father…yet. Staying at Nana's farm seems like a wonderful solution until they learn they have to go to school and Riley receives another heart-rending shock. Join Riley and Mia in their continued adventure as they face new challenges, make new friends, and get downright stretched!

This is a story explaining the destructive dance between bugs and food. It has silver linings on gray clouds and retells the ancient story of patiently waiting for butterflies when life gives you caterpillars. It is an interactive book meant not just for reading but for discussing and acting. Stop-and-think questions are marked in bold font. Appendices at the end contain crafts, snacks, and butterfly facts. There is a short biography on Henry Walter Bates, a famous scientist from whom the main character of this story is named. There is also information on the current food industry and some gardening tips.

When Riley finds her grandmother dead, she knows her world is about to collapse. Determined to find the father she knows only by an address, Riley and Mia take off on a journey with so many twists and turns Riley begins to doubt they’ll ever find a real home. She ignores the question that keeps popping into her mind–if they do find her father, will he even want them? Or will he send them away?

Mason doesn't want to visit his grandparents this Christmas. His Grandad never shows his face until Boxing Day and his Nanny says it's because he's too tired, but Mason is convinced it's because he doesn't like him. But his Grandad has a secret - and secrets have a way of being discovered, especially when there is one careless elf and a whole lot more who are too sick to work...

Lost in the ParkLost in the Park deals with every child’s fear: the disappearance of a beloved pet. It is even more traumatic when that pet isn’t even your own but one that has been entrusted to your care. Ten-year-old Willie and his seven-year-old sister Melanie have taken their neighbor’s dog Buffy to the park. Melanie, who desperately wants a dog of her own, is highly motivated to prove to her parents and the dog’s owner that she is the perfect candidate to look after Mrs. Marsh’s Pomeranian.Having arrived at the dog park, the children released Buffy to play with the other dogs. When Willie went on an errand, Melanie was in charge of keeping an eye on Buffy. But, her attention was distracted momentarily by Red, an Irish setter who was playing Frisbee with his owner. When Melanie looked back, Buffy had disappeared.The story chronicles the children’s efforts to find Buffy. Meanwhile the gregarious Pomeranian who had no idea she was lost was busy following her new friend, Rusty the Doberman, down the street and away from the dog park. Buffy and Rusty romp through his neighborhood visiting people on his daily route. Buffy meets the delightful characters of Rust’s route: Ralph the Butcher, Claude the French Baker, and the attractive owner of La Mayson. Find out how Willie and Melanie use their ingenuity to locate the gallivanting Buffy and how they make some new friends along the way. Lost in the Park is a delightful adventure into a loving and caring community. It is also a great example of how perseverance pays off.

If you've never experienced Halloween in Minecraft, you're in for a treat. Or a trick.Because it's Halloween in Minecraft, and zombies are around every corner. Mark is a freshman in high school and, like every high school student, he has to figure out how to not die from zombies, how to save their high school and village from a giant attack, and how to deal with his bullies. Get this book, if you dare.But be careful, because you might get scared.FRIGHT NIGHT is a great book to get your kids reading. They won't be able to put it down -- it's better than Halloween candy.

Well, it all began in the Bellevue neighborhood of Pittsburgh when three cool cats take a walk one windy night. And it is, strangely enough, the howling wind itself that reminds them that even the wind, has a sound of its own. But here they are, alone in the world and so sad to be without a sound that belongs just to the cats of the world. But what can they do about it? Open this book and you’ll find out.

The Bar, Friends – Only by working together can they save him.It's like the Breakfast Club meets CSI!In this second book of The Birthright Series, we meet a new cast of characters that must find help from Tyrell, Tiffany, Orlando, and Sam.With Dawna’s court date against the sex traffickers approaching, her younger sister, Emily, has a chip on her shoulder as high as Mt. Rose. When Dawna moved to Reno, she left Emily all alone to face the gossip of their small hometown. Suddenly Emily is thrust into a bigger problem when she finds Loyalton’s most popular cheerleader, Brandi, on the floor of the school bathroom semi-conscious. Her friend Teddy, who has albinism and some rather unique abilities, joins her in trying to help Brandi understand what is happening to her, and the three stumble onto an evil plot. Needing help, they turn to The Blue Group for wisdom on what to do next.

Ari Wren has a great life: Two best friends and a family she loves.Cade Waters is by far the most popular guy at Sierra High School. Why then has he suddenly noticed Ari, a freshman nobody? Her friends are surprised by his attention and more than a little jealous. As Ari finds herself falling for Cade, his requests become more intimate and personal. Ari feels confused and unsure about what to do.Follow Ari as she navigates budding romance, tough decisions, betrayal, and a trip to an island in this young adult story of growing up the hard way.

For Barney, this was just another exciting birthday with all the trappings - the party, the presents, the hugs and kisses from his family. What he did not know was that this birthday would be different. Among the presents was something that was most incredible - a robot. Barney's new friend Gizmo would prove to be the best thing that he ever had. Find out about Gizmo and Barney's most exciting adventures at home, at school and on the family holiday.