Books with author Jessica Renwick

Winner of the 2019 Book Excellence Award for Children's Fiction and the 2019 Children's Literary Classics for Middle Grade General, The Book of Chaos has been described as a true jewel among children's books!Fable Nuthatch lives a quiet, safe life in the village of Larkmoor, full of regular people leading normal lives. There is no magic here. None except for the spark that runs through Fable’s veins. Living under the roof of her over-protective aunt, her magic is kept secret, hidden inside the walls of their cottage.When a strange book lands in Fable's lap and her cousin disappears into its pages, she follows, hurtling into an enchanted forest far from the rolling hills of her home. This is a land filled with strange people, magic, and more danger than Fable has ever dreamed of. She must battle for not only a way home, but for the lives of those she loves most. With the help of her peculiar new friends, Fable must learn to trust in herself or risk losing her cousin forever. Can she save him before it’s too late? "Author Jessica Renwick has crafted a highly engaging tale about the love of family and the true bonds of friendship. This enchanting tale offers a thrilling adventure for young readers who are sure to be entertained by this first book in the Starfell Series." - Literary Classics Book Awards"Twisted, original, magical fun." - GoodReads reviewIf your child loves Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, or The Land of Stories - this is the book for them!

Winner of the 2019 Book Excellence Award for Children's Fiction and the 2019 Children's Literary Classics for Middle Grade General, The Book of Chaos has been described as a true jewel among children's books!Fable Nuthatch lives a quiet, safe life in the village of Larkmoor, full of regular people leading normal lives. There is no magic here. None except for the spark that runs through Fable’s veins. Living under the roof of her over-protective aunt, her magic is kept secret, hidden inside the walls of their cottage.When a strange book lands in Fable’s lap and her cousin disappears into its pages, she follows, hurtling into an enchanted forest far from the rolling hills of her home. This is a land filled with strange people, magic, and more danger than Fable has ever dreamed of. She must battle for not only a way home, but for the lives of those she loves most. With the help of her peculiar new friends, Fable must learn to trust in herself or risk losing her cousin forever. Can she save him before it’s too late? "Author Jessica Renwick has crafted a highly engaging tale about the love of family and the true bonds of friendship. This enchanting tale offers a thrilling adventure for young readers who are sure to be entertained by this first book in the Starfell Series." - Children's Literary Classics Book Awards"Twisted, original, magical fun." - GoodReads reviewThe Book of Chaos has been described by readers as a true jewel among children's books. If your child loves Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, or The Land of Stories - this is the book for them!

Winner of the 2020 Book Excellence Award for Children's Fiction, this is a truly magical sequel to the award-winning The Book of Chaos!After their escape from Endora’s mansion, Fable Nuthatch and her friends are recovering at Tulip Manor. With Fedilmid and Aunt Moira’s protection spells keeping them safe, the children have settled into a routine life of friendship, studying, and practicing magic.When odd messages appear in Fable’s book, and a strange light in the forest rouses her dog’s curiosity, the children’s lives are spun back into mayhem. A trip into the magical city of Mistford leads them on a wild chase after a rogue star, a missing astronomer, and an enchanted guitar that holds a secret that will change their lives forever. With Endora hot on their trail, can Fable and her friends discover the truth before its too late?

Winner of the 2020 Book Excellence Award for Children's Fiction, this is a truly magical sequel to the award-winning The Book of Chaos!After their escape from Endora’s mansion, Fable Nuthatch and her friends are recovering at Tulip Manor. With Fedilmid and Aunt Moira’s protection spells keeping them safe, the children have settled into a routine life of friendship, studying, and practicing magic.When odd messages appear in Fable’s book, and a strange light in the forest rouses her dog’s curiosity, the children’s lives are spun back into mayhem. A trip into the magical city of Mistford leads them on a wild chase after a rogue star, a missing astronomer, and an enchanted guitar that holds a secret that will change their lives forever.With Endora hot on their trail, can Fable and her friends discover the truth before it's too late?

Not all books are meant to be read.Fable Nuthatch lives a quiet, safe life in the village of Larkmoor, full of regular people leading normal lives. There is no magic here. None except for the spark that runs through Fable's veins. Living under the roof of her over-protective aunt, her magic is kept secret, hidden inside the walls of their cottage.When a strange book lands in Fable's lap and her cousin disappears into its pages, she follows, hurtling into an enchanted forest far from the rolling hills of her home. This is a land filled with strange people, magic and more danger than Fable has ever dreamed of.She must battle for not only a way home, but for the lives of those she loves dearest. With the help of her peculiar new friends, Fable must learn to trust in herself or risk losing her cousin forever. Can she save him before it's too late?

From the award-winning author, Jessica Renwick, comes the third installment of the Starfell series! Filled with friendship, magic, and adventure—readers will be thrilled with this follow up to The Book of Chaos and The Guitar of Mayhem!After a quiet winter, the Lichwood is waking. Soft murmurs of activity at Endora’s mansion reach Tulip Manor, and Fable and her friends are restless to discover why. After an undead guard attacks the enchanted barrier that encloses the cottage grounds, Fable’s magic spins out of control.When a letter arrives from the Thistle Plum Inn stating a Folkvar has been sighted in the city of Mistford, the residents of Tulip Manor find themselves thrust into chaos. A mystery involving Thorn’s missing sister, a mystical bow and arrow, kidnapped magical creatures, and a dangerous curse looms over the spring festival—and it’s up to Fable and her friends to solve.Deep down, Fable knows these secrets are tied to her evil great-grandmother. But if she can’t fight the darkness that grows within her, she won’t be able to save anyone. Not even herself.

From the author of the award-winning Starfell series comes a spooky adventure about the bonds of family and friendship!Even though her mother is obsessed with the paranormal, thirteen-year-old Lavender Raine does not believe in ghosts. Or spirits. Or specters—or whatever you want to call them. But when her cat bolts into the woods and she chases after him, they are confronted by a chilling presence that puts her belief to the test. With her grandmother's necklace disappearing, her best friend having boy trouble, and that ghost—or whatever it is—showing up at every turn, things keep getting worse. With help from her quirky friend, Rosie, and her sassy cat, Blot, can Lavender find the necklace and get rid of the ghost haunting her?

From the award-winning author, Jessica Renwick, comes the third installment of the Starfell series! Filled with friendship, magic, and adventure—readers will be thrilled with this follow up to The Book of Chaos and The Guitar of Mayhem!After a quiet winter, the Lichwood is waking. Soft murmurs of activity at Endora’s mansion reach Tulip Manor, and Fable and her friends are restless to discover why. After an undead guard attacks the enchanted barrier that encloses the cottage grounds, Fable’s magic spins out of control.When a letter arrives from the Thistle Plum Inn stating a Folkvar has been sighted in the city of Mistford, the residents of Tulip Manor find themselves thrust into chaos. A mystery involving Thorn’s missing sister, a mystical bow and arrow, kidnapped magical creatures, and a dangerous curse looms over the spring festival—and it’s up to Fable and her friends to solve.Deep down, Fable knows these secrets are tied to her evil great-grandmother. But if she can’t fight the darkness that grows within her, she won’t be able to save anyone. Not even herself.

This title explores the life and career of Dude Perfect. Learn about the groupâ??s childhoods, families, and careers, including how they got their start on YouTube, rose to fame, and became a pop culture influencers. Fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, and subscriber counts enrich the text while dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-screens look at these popular YouTubers. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, informative sidebars, a timeline, and an index.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Months after their escape from Endora's mansion, Fable Nuthatch and her friends are recovering at Tulip Manor. With Fedilmid and Aunt Moira's protection spells keeping them safe, the children have settled into a routine life of studying, chores, and practicing magic. When new messages begin to appear in Fable's book, and a strange light in the forest rouses their dog's curiosity, the children's lives are spun back into mayhem. A trip to the magical city of Mistford leads them on a wild chase after a rogue star, a missing astronomer, and an enchanted guitar that could change the children's lives forever. With Endora hot on their trail, can Fable and her friends discover the truth before it's too late?

In the early 1800s, thousands of pioneers made a long, perilous westward journey from Missouri to New Mexico. They paved the way for more settlers looking to start a new life in the West. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather get bitten by a poisonous snake or suffer from cholera? Would you take the longer route across mountains with more available water? Or would you take the shorter route across the desert with less water? It's your turn to pick this or that!

In mid-1860s, two railroad companies had a huge job in front of them: building the transcontinental railroad. The railroad would run from east to west across the United States. As the grueling work began, there were many choices to make. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather blast rock to lay track in the Sierra Nevada mountain range or build bridges across raging rivers in the Great Plains? Would you rather sleep in a cold mountain tunnel or in a camp infested with bedbugs and rats? It's your turn to pick this or that!