Books with author Jennifer M. Cantu

Livy Hinge thinks that her biggest worries are the bully next door, the mysterious ingredients lurking in her mother’s Everything Casserole, and the tricky dilemmas her overactive imagination lands her in. But even Livy has never envisioned trees slinging splinters big as swords at her. Or falling off a giant moth five-hundred feet in the air, commanding the elements to stand still, or battling a throng of birds. And she’s certainly never been tasked with defeating an enemy bent on the destruction of her world. Until now.When elfin warriors escort Livy to Broams Eld, she discovers a world where imagination is power, tadpole soup is what’s for dinner, and trees whisper secret enchantments. There she finds not only friends, a welcome home for her dare-devil antics, and magic, but an astounding destiny to inherit—if she can survive her first night.

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.

Livy Hinge thinks her biggest worries are the bully next door, the mysterious ingredients lurking in her mother’s Everything Casserole, and the tricky dilemmas her overactive imagination lands her in. But even Livy has never envisioned trees slinging splinters big as swords at her. Or falling off a giant moth five-hundred feet in the air, commanding the elements to stand still, or battling a throng of birds. And she’s certainly never been tasked with defeating an enemy bent on the destruction of her world. Until now. When elfin warriors escort Livy to Broams Eld, she discovers a world where imagination is power, tadpole soup is what’s for dinner, and trees whisper secret enchantments. There she finds not only friends, a welcome home for her dare-devil antics, and magic, but an astounding destiny to inherit—if she can survive her first night.

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.

Nick was born in a boy's body, but has always felt like a girl inside. Nick's family supports him when he says he no longer wants to be called a boy or dress like a boy; "Always remember to be who you are Nick. Remember that we love you, and we are so proud of you." (p. 17). Nick's parents find a group for families like theirs. With their support, Nick expresses a desire to be addressed as "she," and then to be named "Hope." Based on the author's experiences with her children.

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.