Books with author Jessica Bryant

A year ago, we met the Gardner sisters as they took their first vacation alone with their mother after their father died. They encountered a mystery on Ocracoke Island and had an adventure of a lifetime. This year, their summer vacation took them on an adventure to England where they shared an experience that was far more than they could have ever imagined. Emma, Jenn, and their mother, Sarah were warned not to go, but responsibilities, curiosity, and family loyalty drove them to visit Collencliff Castle where shortly after arriving, they discovered a secret so terrible that it was life-changing. Encountering mystery upon mystery was just the beginning. Just like many old castles, the tales of strange noises and scary ghosts might have kept some away, but what happened at Collencliff was even more frightening. This tale of a haunted castle, black magic, and a journey to find one's inner strength is full of creepy fun that will keep everyone guessing. . Great for the whole family to read together to try to solve the mystery that has plagued the inhabitants of the castle for hundreds of years.

Synopsis:The Cute Bouncy Bunny is a children's book that was inspired by enjoying nature and watching bunnies play in the grass. The story was originally a poem written for my younger brothers and sisters on April 9, 2003. I dedicate this book to my adorable nieces and nephews."The earliest incarnation of this book was way back in 2003, when I came home after walking with my younger sister, and she asked me to write something about the bunnies we had seen playing in the grass on our land. I penned a poem and illustration, but didn't really think anything of it," explains the author. "When unpacking boxes in my new home in Dallas last year I came across those documents as well as my notes. I suppose the rest is history!"

Some princesses dream of princes and fairy tale endings. These are not those princesses. In the land of Princessville, eight princesses feel like they do not belong. They dream of becoming an astronaut, doctor, adventurer, writer, architect, humanitarian, artist and designer. They want to pursue their own dreams that do not require waiting for a prince. They are determined to be brave enough to follow their own path. This book was inspired by the incredible Mae Jemison, Brene Brown, Maya Lin, Shonda Rhimes, Audrey Hepburn, Idina Menzel and Coco Chanel.

What is happening on South Sutton Lane? Mysterious events are bound to get Lilly's attention as she and her friends, Charlotte, Justin and Todd attend a special party. What starts out as an innocent treasure hunt soon turns into a frightening series of events for the residents of the quiet neighborhood. Lilly soon finds just how difficult and dangerous detective work can be. Solving mysteries, looking for clues, and snooping around might provide for an interesting adventure, but it can also turn deadly if she isn't careful. Lilly discovers that some people will do anything to protect a secret. An action-packed story that will keep the young reader working on clues and guessing until the very end. Ages 8-12

Another Jake and Polly Mystery/AdventureA coin is found in a core sample of ice in Antarctica. The question is how did it get there? The discovery is only part of the mystery. When famous Anthropologists; Joe and Karol Martino and their children, Jake and Polly discover what is on the back of the coin, they realize that this is something that must be kept secret. Jake and Polly find themselves in the middle of a mystery that puts them and their parents in terrible danger. Traveling to an archaeological dig in Spain to look for answers, they embark on a terrifying adventure that will provide the reader with page-turning, heart-stopping excitement. Together, they are faced with the question: can the secret of the coin be revealed?A great read for the whole family!

What’s in the attic? Ghosts; murderous villains, mysterious natives and a series of deaths fill this book with excitement, adventure and scary mystery. From a sleepy little town in Idaho to the deep dark jungles of the Amazon the story takes many twists and turns leaving the reader breathless and begging for more.Two orphans (children of world famous anthropologists) are visited by a series of strange events. What takes place leads to a discovery of something that happened ten years earlier. When they explore it they find things that will change their lives forever.

When 16 year old Matilda Galloway becomes heiress to the family fortune, life moves her from bustling New York City to the lonely solitude of the Galloway Manor in the mountains of North Carolina. When Matty begins hearing and seeing things in the creepy old mansion, she isn't sure if the home is haunted or if she is going insane. Her search for answers leads her to some startling discoveries, eerie coincidences, and an age-old curse on the descendants of Judge Galloway. Sinister, frightening and scary; this is a story that will give new meaning to 'things that go bump in the night.' For young adults or anyone who loves a good ghost story! Warning: read it with the lights on.

Book Four of the Jake and Polly series A festive Caribbean Cruise quickly turns into a nightmare of haunted visions, mystifying behaviors, and horrific events . A mysterious young woman is the center of secrets and suspicions as Polly and Jake seek to answer questions of who she is and what she is hiding. Uncovering a deep secret exposes them to a danger they never imagined. Who lurks in the darkness and what is the shadow they see? The answers surprise even Jake and Polly. A terrorizing tale filled with adventure, mystery, murder and romance. A teen novel.

Book II of the Five Crystals of Kriolus series. Jonas, Julie, Arnie, Mike and Jeb are off on a journey to save Belle from the evil Drodians. They learn that the most evil power in the universe cannot easily be defeated. How can mere humans and a dog do what must be done? The mystery, adventure, and danger that surrounds them brings them a new understanding of what friendship really means.