Books with author Jennifer B. Lee

Jack Jetstark travels the universe to seek out the descendants of superpowered freaks created long ago by VesCorp scientists. The vibrations encoded in a particular song transform the members of Jack’s crew into a firebreather and an angel, a wildman and telepathic conjoined triplets, so they hide the truth of who they really are with the theatrics of a carnival.The song plays every night through the receptor Jack carries with them, but when one night it has a different ending and their temporary powers become permanent, Jack believes the change is a signal from the woman who sent him on this quest in the first place. He and his freaks must navigate a universe at war to protect the love of his life.But does the ruler of VesCorp really need protecting?

One very special day, a dandelion is born in a beautiful rose garden. Thus begins the touching tale of the Little Weed—a lovable and kind character, who learns her presence is not welcomed by some members of the garden.Through hope and desperation, Little Weed tries endlessly to be accepted by her rosebud peers. But try as she may to change herself, change she cannot. As the roses effortlessly grow taller and more beautiful, Little Weed finds herself alone in their shadows.With endearing watercolors by Annie Maeng, join Little Weed as she learns one of life’s most important lessons: that despite all differences, every living being deserves to be loved.

When Becky and Joe McNaughton move into number 32 Perifern Road, they are stunned to discover that their new home has a will of its own and a mysterious name, Meili. It seems the house wants to be their friend. But with more and more angry neighbours lining up to attack the McNaughton family, will the price of this friendship be more than they can pay?

Ryan can’t seem to get her memories in order. When she breaks it off with her long-term boyfriend, Corey, she can’t help but feel free. But mysterious events keep Ryan asking “just what happened?” After her family moved to Ryton, after Carter goes missing, after Jacob is in the hospital. All of these afters, but Ryan can’t remember the befores. With Harper and Elliot by her side, Ryan can only hope that she does not forget… again. Will Ryan be able to recover her memory to figure out what happened when it all went dark?

What do the images on Maryland’s state seal stand for? How is Maryland’s state government organized? Where and why was the Star-Spangled Banner written? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Maryland. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Maryland a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Maryland’s unique state symbols. You can learn how to make crab cakes. You will find out why the Chesapeake Bay is important to Maryland. And, you will find out where the bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fought.

What do you do when your mother takes embarrassing moments from your life and includes them in books read by kids all over the country? If you're Harvey Ryan, you hatch a plan to focus your mother on something, or someone else. So Harvey decides to set his mom up with the only eligible man he knows, the school principal. But when his plan works, Harvey quickly realizes having his mother date his principal is even worse than her being a famous author. One mother can sure cause a lot of trouble in a boy's life.