Books with author Jerdine Nolen

Third grader Mortimer Henryson wants to bring a plant home from school for the summer, but he doesn't want just any plant. The only plant for Mortimer is Plantzilla. At first, his parents are happy to have Plantzilla come live with them. But when Mortimer finds Plantzilla's "growing preferences" include a diet of people food (mostly meat), they become a bit concerned. And when their beloved chihuahua suddenly goes missing, Mortimer's mother and father start to wonder whether the family can last an entire summer with Plantzilla.

Born during a storm, the first thing Rose MacGruder does is grab a bolt of lightning and roll it into a ball. Soon she is staking fences, driving cattle, and lassoing hooligans. But when she gets caught between two tornadoes, her mighty strength might not be enough to help her survive. Award-winning author Jerdine Nolen's tale is a refreshing piece of American folklore.