Books with author Jennifer Grocki

"Plenty of humor, along with the intrepid kitty, keeps things sailing" - Kirkus Reviews Atticus is on beach cleaning duty with the kittens when he finds a message in a bottle from Fishhook Frank. Fishhook is marooned on a desert island, but he promises Atticus treasure in exchange for his rescue!The treasure in question is the Casket of Desires, which contains a sleeping mermaid who has the power to grant any wish. But it is hidden in the deepest darkest part of the ocean, protected by the most hideous, fearsome sea-creatures known to pirate lore.Atticus sets out to rescue Fishhook Frank and find the Casket of Desires with his owners, the Cheddar family. But it's not all plain sailing. The pirate with the biggest beard-sweater in the nautical world - Captain Black Beard-Jumper - is also on the look out for the Casket and he'll curse anyone who gets in his way...

They were cutting the branches off the trees again.When Zari first arrived in East London, she had wondered about the trees. She had never seen any fields and farms in London, like there were at home in Kosovo. But there were more trees. Or at least you noticed them here. In Kosovo, there were entire forests, but no one thought about them because they were, well, just there.In London, the trees look uncomfortable growing out of the pavement - as if they were refugees in a foreign country, too.Zari's story takes you from the fighting in Kosovo to the concrete streets of the city of London - but there is conflict here too. You can't leave problems behind just because you leave your country as a refugee in the back of a lorry full of cheese! Making friends is a minefield in itself - and the secrets she discovers in the family just add to the trouble.War, peace, faith, and nationality - everything is changing in Zari's life.It's not just the trees that are feeling uncomfortable.

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.

Chickens: we've got a vampire problem.'In the lonely village of Fogsham, vampire mink Stella von Fangula, has risen from the grave. Her aim: to suck the blood of chickens in a bid for eternal life. In an attempt to stop Fangula, Professor Rooster orders his elite chicken squad to the scene. What he hasn't bargained on is the devious plotting of his archrival, Thaddeus E Fox and his MOST WANTED gang of criminals. Can Amy, Boo and Ruth find a way to stop Fox and Fangula and their army of zombie chickens before it's too late?

The toughest Chicken Mission yet! All's quiet at Chicken HQ - but not for long. A new villain is on the scene: Vladimir Raptorov, an owl with more than mice in his sights. When the chickens are sent to investigate on Stormy Island, they discover his awful secret - he wants to use fossils to create horrifying dino-chicken hybrids! Can the chickens foil his plans for world domination, or is this finally the end of the Elite Chicken Squad?