Books with author Jennifer Carter

“A Gift for Him” is the tale of a quest to find just the right gift for baby Jesus. Told by a collection of adorable animals, the words are simple and follow a catchy rhythm. The handcrafted illustrations in this book will capture the attention of your little one who will want to read it over and over again. “A Gift for Him” is an essential addition to your child's library.

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to an enchanted realm of magical butterflies. These special butterflies--called Wishing Wings--have the power to make wishes come true!A new butterfly named Tiger Streak has just emerged, but something isn't right. She's under a curse that has her confused--she thinks she's a bee because of her beautifully striped wings! Now, only Addie and Clara can help her break the spell. But they have to do it before the day is over or she'll lose her magic forever.Perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, this magical chapter book series is a wish come true!

Mortimer is the best squire in Sir Emberly's troops, but his liege refuses to recommend him for promotion to knighthood. When Mortimer demands to prove his knight-worthiness, Sir Emberly charges him with an impossible task-finding a wonder in five days. With the help of his faithful mare, a scatterbrained wizard, a frog prince and a very special vegetable, Mortimer creates his own wonder-the first dragon to ever breathe fire! How much trouble could one fire-breathing creature cause anyway? Mortimer certainly discovers and learns along the way that being a knight is more than being talented with a sword.

For an entire year, Livy Hinge has tried to convince her twin brother that Broams Eld is real. But no matter how often Livy tells Hugh about the secret magical world, he refuses to believe that Broams Eld isn’t just another one of her stories. So when Livy has a chance to prove she’s telling the truth, she takes it—even though it means breaking the rules. After all, how much harm could one spell do? Soon, Livy finds herself back in Broams Eld—this time with Hugh by her side. Together with Brigid and Denton, the twins begin their grandest—and most dangerous—adventure yet. As they work to master their magical studies, they find themselves dodging man-eating plants, translating ancient runes for a secret spell, traveling across the city by slingshot, and pulling off some of their most elaborate pranks either world has ever seen. But darkness looms in Broams Eld. As Livy searches for a way to awaken Moredeth from a cursed sleep, Livy’s mistakes leave her powerless to protect the ones she loves most. In the end, it’s not a question of if one of them will pay a dreadful price—it’s a question of who.

[Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Arielle DeLisle and James Fouhey]Another smart, fresh teen novel from the breakout author who will be well received by Sarah Dessen fans. (Booklist) Combining the emotional deftness of Sarah Dessen with the magical spark of New York City in wintertime, this affecting novel will inspire readers to pay closer attention to the world around them. What does it really mean to be kind? And why does it sometimes feel like the hardest thing in the world to do? High school senior Kendall, who just returned from a life-changing semester in Europe, and Max, who is drifting his way through a gap year before college, struggle with these questions when they witness a tragic accident in New York City during the holiday season. Racked with guilt, the two accept a dare to perform random acts of kindness to strangers. The challenge pulls these two teens, who have a history together from back home, closer and closer as they explore a vibrant city filled with other people's stories and secrets. Kendall and Max can't deny their growing bond, even though they both have other romantic entanglements and uncertain futures. As the clock counts down on New Year's Eve, will they find themselves together at midnight? Jennifer Castle's latest novel is a romantic, thought-provoking tale of human connection and how we find -- and make -- our place in the world.