Books with author Joanna Clark

Penny befriends another troubled young lady, Amy Coulter. Amy's sculpture, the Black Imp, was the best entry in an art contest, but the prize went to an inferior work of art. Even worse, Amy is now accused of stealing a valuable Rembrant painting from the museum!Penny is certain that Amy is innocent and even helps Amy evade the police. After Penny chances to see Amy accepting a payment from a man connected with the museum, Penny worries that she may have acted rashly in helping Amy maintain her freedom

Christopher Nichols travels to Knob Hill for a much-needed vacation. Penny unenthusiastically accompanies him, expecting a boring vacation in their secluded destination. The vacation proves to be far from boring.First, there is the strange man who asks for a ride and then suddenly disappears. Next, old Herman Crocker appears to be imprisoning and abusing his grandson. The housekeeper, Mrs. Masterbrook, is caught snooping in Mr. Nichols' belongings, and a young man arrives at Knob Hill claiming to be looking for old Mr. Crocker, yet is unwilling to go see him.

The Saints Coloring Book is a joy for kids, teens, and adults. Grab your crayons and markers: these “stained glass windows” are ready for coloring and perfect for hanging. Alongside each saint there’s a brief biography that gives modern meaning to these heroic Christian men and women from history. They are sure to engage the colorist’s mind and heart. The fourteen illustrations are printed on one-sided pages, making them a pleasure to display. Turn a sunny window into a cathedral-like wall of color! ** Volume 1 contains: Sacred Heart, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Joseph, St. Josephine Bakhita, St. Lucy, St. Martin de Porres, St. Patrick, St. Peregrine, St. Rose of Lima, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Thomas More. Suitable for ages 10 and up.

Set against the vividly described Prairies in the heart of a cloistered religious sect, this is a gripping novel from a beloved Canadian author.Fifteen-year-old Jim Hobbs, alienated from life in Toronto, hitchhikes to the Prairies on a whim, where he finds shelter in an abandoned farmhouse. There, he encounters his neighbours, members of Majestic Farm, a group that abides by an old-fashioned, ultra-conservative set of rules enforced by their ruthless pastor. When Miriam, one of the pastor’s daughters, secretly befriends Jim, they must hide their blossoming love for one another — or face terrifying consequences. In helping Miriam to escape her religious imprisonment on the farm, Jim must risk everything.

His classmates have identified him as a friend of Jackson's, who has autism, and now Tyler is trying to understand what that means in terms of his own personality. Over the course of this highly readable and swift-moving middle-grade novel (2nd to 6th grade), Tyler realizes that Jackson is a true friend who has enriched his life. Other students get to know Jackson across the school year. The book celebrates individual differences in all people and fosters an environment or acceptance. Written by a speech-language pathologist who works with children with autism spectrum disorder, this novel belongs on the library shelf of any middle-grade classroom.

The Twelve Days of Christmas Coloring Book presents twelve participants of the Nativity, designed as black and white “stained glass windows” ready for coloring and perfect for display. There’s Mary and Joseph, shepherds, the Wise Men, and Anna and Simeon too. Accompanying each participant is a brief meditation on his or her importance to the Nativity event, starting with Baby Jesus of course! The illustrations are arranged to facilitate easy removal and display. Make the Christian celebration of Christmas more brilliant this year by turning a sunny window into a cathedral-like wall of color! Recommended for ages 10 and up

The Saints Coloring Book is a joy for kids, teens, and adults. Grab your crayons and markers: these “stained glass windows” are ready for coloring and perfect for hanging. Alongside each saint there’s a brief biography that gives modern meaning to these heroic Christian men and women from history. They are sure to engage the colorist’s mind and heart. The fourteen illustrations are printed on one-sided pages, making them a pleasure to display. Turn a sunny window into a cathedral-like wall of color! ** Volume 2 contains: Jesus of Nazareth, Maria Mater Dei, St. Agnes, St. Ann, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Dominic, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Gertrude, Guardian Angel, St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Martin of Tours, St. Michael Archangel, St. Paul Miki, St. Teresa of Avila. Suitable for ages 10 and up.

PENNY NICHOLS AND THE MYSTERY OF THE LOST KEY is #2 in the Penny Nichols series of detective stories for girls.Penny's generosity and unbounded friendliness earn her an instant friend in Rosanna Winters, a young lady in need of advice. Rosanna has inherited the property of her late uncle, Jacob Winters, and must inspect the estate at her earliest convenience. Penny suspects that Rosanna may be the victim of a hoax, but agrees to accompany Rosanna to the Winters home. Upon arrival the girls discover two additional claimants to the estate, each with a letter from Mr. Winters' lawyer! Most troubling, Rosanna's letter has disappeared, leaving her no claim...Joan Clark was a pseudonym of Mildred A. Wirt Benson, (1905-2002) a prolific author of books for young readers. A trained journalist, Benson is best known as a ghostwriter for the Stratemeyer Syndicate. Under the house pen-name Carolyn Keene, Benson completed 23 of the first 25 Nancy Drew mysteries and wrote a number of others until 1984. Benson also wrote several of her own mystery series from the 1930s to the 1950s.This unexpurgated edition contains the complete text, with minor errors and omissions corrected.

The Saints Coloring Book is a joy for teens and adults. Grab your crayons and markers: these “stained glass windows” are ready for coloring and perfect for hanging. Alongside each saint there’s a brief biography that gives modern meaning to these heroic Christian men and women from history. They are sure to engage the colorist’s mind and heart. The fourteen illustrations are printed on one-sided pages, making them a pleasure to display. Turn a sunny window into a cathedral-like wall of color! ** Volume 3 - the Martyrs - contains: The Crucifixion, Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Andrew Kim Taegon, St. Anne Line, St. Charles Lwanga, St. Cristóbal Magallanes Jara, St. Edith Stein, Sts. Felicity and Perpetua, St. Joan of Arc, St. Lorenzo Ruiz, St. Lucy Yi Zhenmei, St. Maria Goretti, St. Meinrad, and St. Stephen. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

The Penny Nichols series consists of four titles: 1. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue (1936) 2. Penny Nichols and the Mystery of the Lost Key (1936) 3. Penny Nichols and the Black Imp (1936) 4. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery (1939) Penny Nichols is the daughter of Christopher Nichols, an eminent detective. Penny's dad often disregards her ideas, but time and again she is proved right and he has to recognise that she is also a good detective. Penny is often accompanied in her adventures by her best friend, Susan Altman. These books have fabulous plots and are page turners for children of any age. Enjoy!

Penny's generosity and unbounded friendliness earn her an instant friend in Rosanna Winters, a young lady in need of advice. Rosanna has inherited the property of her late uncle, Jacob Winters, and must inspect the estate at her earliest convenience. Penny suspects that Rosanna may be the victim of a hoax, but agrees to accompany Rosanna to the Winters home. Upon arrival the girls discover two additional claimants to the estate, each with a letter from Mr. Winters' lawyer! Most troubling, Rosanna's letter has disappeared, leaving her no claim...