Books with author Joan Wheeler

A fast-paced western novel combined with historical facts, romance, and mystery make Goodbye, Belvidere a must read. Set in the rolling plains of western South Dakota, where ranchers and homesteaders peacefully co-exist, WWI breaks out with fury and fear for everyone. Added to the tension of loved ones serving in France is the heightened awareness that a far deadlier enemy is invading not only the trenches, but also the unsuspecting civilians back home.Share the grief with CJ Crezner as some of his family succumbs to the deadly Spanish flu. Join him as he tackles driving his first automobile...with his spurs securely fastened to his boots. There's intrigue while he and a lovely mystery lady meet the wicked woman he calls Beauty, and humor at the methods his wily friend Joker uses to rescue him. CJ grieves when the Bohemian family, who homesteads nearby, struggles through hard times. Is Antonio's heartbreaking departure a foretaste of what's to come?As hemlines creep up and ankles become exposed, Joanna Crezner's impatience with constant change in their lives becomes evident. Will she and CJ finally decide to accept the challenge that has hovered over them throughout the entire trilogy?

Described by James Dobson as "America's Keeper of the Story," Joe Wheeler has been collecting short stories from numerous sources for many years. Among these over 1,000 stories are some especially selected for boys, age 8-12, about sports. In this compilation of short stories, author/compiler Joe Wheeler captures the physical challenges and character-building choices of Terry and eleven other young athletes involved in a variety of sports including baseball, football, basketball, diving, hockey, rowing, bicycling and swimming. As a bonus, readers will see how things have changed in various sports over the years. Perfect for any boy who loves sports and the history behind them.

"The Secret of Creeping Desert and Other Mysteries for Boys" is the latest short story collection from anthologizer Joe Wheeler. Joe has curated 12 of the best short mystery stories ever written for boys. These curated 12 of the best short mystery stories ever written for boys. These stories are sure to entertain, inform, and even raise an eyebrow or two. From super-sleuth Jimmy Govern and his search for a German spy to Bob Boland's against-all-odds search for a long-lost gold treasure, you will find yourself cheering on these young men of uncommon principles, valor and honor. The settings, centuries and situations may vary, but each time-tested story will keep you turning the pages in anticipation of secrets told, mysteries revealed, mistakes forgiven and hope restored.

From the author and illustrator team who brought us the best-selling The Tea Party Book, here's a charming collection of teddy bear-inspired crafts and activities. This warm fuzzy of a book, is bursting at the seams with sensational yet simple ideas for making teddy bears, growing a teddy bear garden, throwing a teddy bear party, and designing teddy bear t-shirts and jewelry. An enchanting gift book for children of all ages.

Talleyman Ghost and Other Short Stories for Girls is the latest short story collection from the anthologizer Joe Wheeler. Joe has complied 12 of the best short mystery stories ever written for girls. These stories are sure to entertain, inform, and even raise an eyebrow or two. From Glory Haddon's life-changing encounter with the Talleyman Ghost to Loretta Bainbridge's determined search for her grandfather's ebony box, you will be intrigued, entranced and drawn into the hearts and lives of these young women. The settings, centuries and situations may vary, but each time-tested and unique story will keep you turning the pages in anticipation of secrets told, mysteries revealed, mistakes forgiven and hope restored.