Books with author Jennifer Garlen

When the green dragon Sylla discovers an orphaned human baby, she adopts him and raises him as her own. Wiermig grows up a child of two worlds, but the dragons are a dying race whose existence has been forgotten by men. Wiermig fulfills the expectations of the elder wierms by following the path of a fledgling dragon, first traveling the land with his uncle in disguise and then setting out on his own to learn his destiny from the Seeker in the Deep. Along the way he encounters demons, witches, and pirates as well as dragons, each with a part to play in changing Wiermig's life.The past returns to shape the future when Erozur, the black dragon who devastated Weshura in an ancient war, resumes his bloody campaign against wierms and men. Wiermig, now a young bard, embarks on a dangerous journey to defeat Erozur, not with swords or strength, but with the knowledge he possesses and a powerful relic left by a long dead champion from the past.

Do you believe in magic? Well, if you do, then you’re going to want to learn about something called the Law of Attraction. If you use the Law of Attraction, you can be anything you want to be, you can have anything you want to have. All of your most wonderful dreams will come true! Do you think this sounds hard? Do you think this sounds impossible? It’s not! It’s easy! All you have to do is read this book for 21 days in a row. That’s it. Even before the 21 days are up, you’ll see wonderful things starting to happen in your life. And, before you know it, your life will be awesome. An awesome life is what you deserve. Because you’re awesome!

While collecting nuts in the magical forest, young animals come across an odd little man they have never seen before. Each thinking the other was strange and different, the little man and the animals begin to argue. Hearing the unkind words, Mama Louisa and Papa Louis come out of their cozy cottage to help them all calm down. Mama Louisa stirs up ingredients of happiness to bake a special treat, while Papa Louis tells a tale of an unusual pumpkin that was very different — but had something very special on the inside. Will Mama’s treat and Papa’s story be enough to bring peace to the magical forest?

George Allen was a top-ranked NFL coach throughout the sixties and seventies, coaching in turn the Chicago Bears, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Washington Redskins. Raised in a home dominated by her three football-obsessed older brothers and her father's relentless schedule, Jennifer Allen came of age in a cauldron of testosterone and win-at-all-costs mentality. Buffeted by the coach's tumultuous firings and hirings, the Allen family was periodically propelled to new teams in new cities. And while her French-Tunisian mother attempted to teach Jennifer proper feminine etiquette, the author dreamed of being the first female quarterback in the NFL. But as she grew up, she yearned mostly to be someone her father would notice. In a macho world where only foot-ball mattered, what could she strive for? Who could she become? Allen has written a poignant memoir of the father she tried so hard to know, about a family life that was willfully sacrificed to his endless fanatical pursuit of the Super Bowl. What emerges is a fascinating and singular behind-the-scenes look at professional football, and a memorable, bittersweet portrait of a father and his daughter, written in a fresh and perceptive voice.

"A Trip Around The Pond" is the story of Georgette Mae's fanciful search for the City of Love-Paris. After complaining of boredom, Georgette's Granny encourages her to spend her day traveling around the pond. Along the way, she encounters many adventures. Beautifully written and illustrated, "A Trip Around The Pond" captures the innocent heart and vivid imagination of a little girl's quest to find Paris.

“A Trip Around The Pond” is the story of Georgette Mae’s fanciful search for the City of Love-Paris. After complaining of boredom, Georgette’s Granny encourages her to spend her day traveling around the pond. Along the way, she encounters many adventures.Beautifully written and illustrated, “A Trip Around The Pond” captures the innocent heart and vivid imagination of a little girl’s quest to find Paris.

George Allen was a top-ranked NFL coach throughout the sixties and seventies, coaching in turn the Chicago Bears, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Washington Redskins. Raised in a home dominated by her three football-obsessed older brothers and her father's relentless schedule, Jennifer Allen came of age in a cauldron of testosterone and win-at-all-costs mentality. Buffeted by the coach's tumultuous firings and hirings, the Allen family was periodically propelled to new teams in new cities. And while her French-Tunisian mother attempted to teach Jennifer proper feminine etiquette, the author dreamed of being the first female quarterback in the NFL. But as she grew up, she yearned mostly to be someone her father would notice. In a macho world where only foot-ball mattered, what could she strive for? Who could she become? Allen has written a poignant memoir of the father she tried so hard to know, about a family life that was willfully sacrificed to his endless fanatical pursuit of the Super Bowl. What emerges is a fascinating and singular behind-the-scenes look at professional football, and a memorable, bittersweet portrait of a father and his daughter, written in a fresh and perceptive voice.

Jason and the Magic Skipping Stone is a childrens', fantasy adventure book series. Each book takes children on a different adventure to explore and learn about people and the natural world. It also highlights the importance of family and how members provide caring, support and guidance to one another. Jason, the main character, uses a magic skipping stone he finds on Black Snake Lake to assist him on his journeys. Each book is full of excitement as he ventures into a new discovery in settings both fantasy and real. The books teach children about the natural world and about people and relationships. Each book also focuses on the role of families and important lessons we learn from one another. Children 5 to 9 years old will love this series. Jason loves to explore, and he creates an imaginary yet exciting and sometimes challenging course of events that keep children and parents wanting to read more. This first book is the exciting beginning how Jason finds the magic skipping stone to help him during the journey. The stone creates a tree fort in the middle of Black Snake Lake enabling Jason to take a journey into the life of eagles and participate in a Mexican fiesta. It also reveals the loving connection Jason has with his family. You and your children or grandchildren will thoroughly enjoy this series. It provides a picture book as well as a beginning reader vocabulary. Some words have been chosen to challenge beginning readers to define words they do not know. These books are intended to provide a joy filled, quality time event for both children and parents or grandparents.