Books with author Jessica Ruston

When I was little, my mother disappeared...A daughter searches for the truth behind her mother's disappearance in Jessica Ruston's riveting novel. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Linda Green's While My Eyes Were Closed. 'A tight, compelling study of love, obsession and breakdown. I couldn't stop reading' - Jojo Moyes'I do not know what you have been told about your mother. But I know it cannot be the truth...' Klara Mortimer never really knew her mother, Sadie, a former model, who left when she was just six years old. All she has is a handful of stories, passed down from the father who raised her. Klara tells herself she has long ago come to terms with her mother's disappearance from her life, but then she receives a note and key from someone who calls themselves 'N.R.'. These lead her to a garage, full of the remnants of her mother's past, and to the diary she kept all those years ago. Within its pages, Klara discovers a woman who doesn't quite match the portrait her father has painstakingly painted for her, and a story that leads her to question everything she thought she knew...What readers are saying about The Lies You Told Me:'Her [Jessica Ruston's] writing is well-crafted, well-paced and the attention to detail and ability to examine the dark side of people and situations, gives depth both to the story and the characters''A fantastic story that I could not tear my eyes from''I loved the way the novel managed to combine elements of a thriller and mystery along with a story about families, relationships and whether we ever truly know the people we surround ourselves with'

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.

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!

In 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their team set out on an exciting yet challenging expedition into the American West. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather discover new animals or new plants, both of which could cause you harm? Would you rather be caught in a flash flood or a blinding snowstorm? Would you rather risk crossing rugged mountain terrain or going down rapids in a canoe? It's your turn to pick this or that!

In September 1620, 102 brave travelers and their crew stepped upon a ship called the Mayflower in England. Most were members of a religious group now known as the Pilgrims. They were bound for North America to start a new life. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from seasickness or from skin sores caused by scurvy? Would you rather have been a crew member navigating the ship in stormy seas or cramped into the living quarters just along for the tumultuous ride? It's your turn to pick this or that!

This title explores the life and career of JoJo Siwa. Learn about JoJoâ??s childhood, family, and career, including how she got her start on YouTube, rose to fame, and became a pop culture influencer. Fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, and subscriber counts enrich the text while dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-screens look at this popular YouTuber. 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.

This title explores the life and career of Emma Chamberlain. Learn about Emma's childhood, family, and career, including how she got her start on YouTube, rose to fame, and became a pop culture influencer. Fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, and subscriber counts enrich the text while dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-screens look at this popular YouTuber. 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.

This title explores the life and career of Ninja. Learn about Ninjaâ??s childhood, family, and career, including how he got his start on YouTube, rose to fame, and became a pop culture influencer. Fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, and subscriber counts enrich the text while dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-screens look at this popular YouTuber. 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.