Books with author Joanna Turner

Twelve-year-old Jenny Anderson’s life is a wreck! Her brother, Austin—a freshman wide receiver at Colorado State University—has been accused of selling drugs. No way! Jenny knows he’s innocent, and somehow she has to prove it—especially when Austin and their parents are leaving his fate in the hands of the family attorney, who claims he’ll take care of everything. Hardly!With no one to help her solve the mystery, her golden retriever, Shiloh, leads her to a cave—one she didn’t even know existed—behind their Franktown home. They wind their way through the cave, which is filled with living breathing soil, glittering walls and a thunderous waterfall. When they exit the other end of the cave, they find themselves almost 100 years in the future—a future filled with endlessly fascinating innovations and gadgets, as well as violent weather and terrifying creatures. There they also encounter a mysterious old man who offers his help to clear Austin’s name.But, before Jenny can prove her brother’s innocence, he’s arrested for assault and battery. If the victim dies, the charge will be murder! Who's setting up Austin and why? Jenny has to find out in a race against time—and a race against those who want to stop her investigation dead in its tracks!

Twelve-year-old Jenny Anderson’s life is a wreck! Her brother, Austin--a freshman wide receiver at Colorado State University--has been accused of dealing drugs. No way! Jenny knows he’s innocent, and somehow she has to prove it--especially when Austin and their parents are leaving his fate in the hands of the family attorney, who claims he’ll take care of everything. Hardly!With no one to help her solve the mystery, her golden retriever, Shiloh, leads her to a cave--one she didn’t even know existed--behind their Franktown, Colorado home. They wind their way through the cave, which is filled with living breathing soil, glittering walls and a thunderous waterfall. When they exit the other end of the cave, they find themselves almost 100 years in the future--a future filled with endlessly fascinating innovations and gadgets, as well as violent weather and terrifying creatures. There they also encounter a mysterious old man, who offers his help to clear Austin’s name.But, before Jenny can prove her brother’s innocence, he’s arrested for assault and battery. If the victim dies, the charge will be murder! Who's setting up Austin and why? Jenny has to find out in a race against time--and a race against those who want to stop her investigation dead in its tracks!

Twelve-year-old Jenny Anderson’s life is a wreck! Her brother, Austin--a freshman wide receiver at Colorado State University--has been accused of dealing drugs. No way! Jenny knows he’s innocent, and somehow she has to prove it--especially when Austin and their parents are leaving his fate in the hands of the family attorney, who claims he’ll take care of everything. Hardly! With no one to help her solve the mystery, her golden retriever, Shiloh, leads her to a cave--one she didn’t even know existed--behind their Franktown, Colorado home. They wind their way through the cave, which is filled with living breathing soil, glittering walls and a thunderous waterfall. When they exit the other end of the cave, they find themselves almost 100 years in the future--a future filled with endlessly fascinating innovations and gadgets, as well as violent weather and terrifying creatures. There they also encounter a mysterious old man, who offers his help to clear Austin’s name. But, before Jenny can prove her brother’s innocence, he’s arrested for assault and battery. If the victim dies, the charge will be murder! Who's setting up Austin and why? Jenny has to find out in a race against time--and a race against those who want to stop her investigation dead in its tracks!

Greta Thatcher, the quietest, most invisible kid in her family, is starting fourth grade in the creepy old section of Oakwood Elementary with the meanest teacher in school. To make matters worse, none of her friends are in her class this year. When a new girl begins to take her place with her friends, Greta makes an impulsive decision that unravels her world and forces her to look at herself and her life with different eyes. Greta teams up with Violet, a wild-haired-story-telling girl in her class who convinces her that maybe, just maybe, their teacher is a real live witch. Can Greta survive a year without her old friends? Can she make amends for her hurtful mistake? Will she even survive the first three months of school with a witch for a teacher? As Greta makes her way through the many changes in her life, from her parents' decision to try homesteading to leaving behind the comfortable primary wing at school, Greta begins to understand the courage it takes to choose kindness, to make amends, to stop comparing herself to others, and to face her many fears.

Normal, having sustained the loss of his surrogate grandfather, has trouble dealing with it. The chance to take a little bite of retirement, as he calls it, presents itself, and he travels to New England. To his surprise, people recognize him as his new identity. He learns that his new identity's parents where not married, and he only has the mother's DNA. They tell him he has been murdered in New York City. When he finishes his business with the natives of Bangor, Maine, and leaves the reservation, he passes through the Eastern states and ends up in Boston, where he defends Mario's cousin, who is suspected of murder. After clearing her of the charges, he tours the area in his quest for knowledge of the history of the nation of which he is proud. By the time he gets home, he finds much work and intrigue has found him. It seems he is not the only one who has secrets. He becomes a surrogate brother and uncle all in one swoop. He thinks to himself, I may need another bite of retirement.

You study for your college entrance tests. Why not study for your personal statement too? There’s no point in winging it when you can learn exactly how to write a good personal statement--one good enough to get you into your top college. Joy Turner, an experienced admissions professional, can guide you through the process. But we all know it doesn’t stop there. Along with a personal essay, applicants all across the U.S. applying to select universities also submit supplemental essays, a resume, and perhaps even a cover letter when applying for admission, financial aid, and summer programs. In this book, Turner teaches you how to write everything beyond the personal statement too with tips from inside the admissions office! Turner and her insider tips will lead you through the writing process for your personal essays and help you on your path to college. What You’ll Find in This Book: Twelve (12) sample essays from recent college applicants Recommendations from an admissions reader and admissions coach on choosing a topic for your personal essays Advice on writing cover letters, resumes, scholarship essays, diversity statements, and letters of recommendation Personal statement tips for undergraduates, graduate students, transfer students, veterans, and international students Three (3) writing exercises to help you with the brainstorming process Perspective from a first-generation college graduate with an eye towards recent admissions trends Answers to the 20 most commonly asked questions about writing for college applications About the Author: Joy Turner is a first-generation college graduate and the founder of Koodoos. Over the years, she has worked as a college admissions reader for the University of Washington and the University of California San Diego. Since 2016, Joy has also helped hundreds of students from across the world to write personal essays and get into the college of their choice. Joy currently lives in the Seattle area. Raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Joy has worked as a military police officer, operations manager, program analyst, legislative intern, writing coach, and admissions reader. She considers herself an extroverted introvert, which means she loves to communicate through writing, enjoys working with students one on one, and is committed to helping others tell their story. A graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point) and the University of Washington, Joy holds degrees in Art History, Philosophy, and Literature; Organizational Leadership; and Public Administration.

Normal, having sustained the loss of his surrogate grandfather, has trouble dealing with it. The chance to take a little bite of retirement, as he calls it, presents itself, and he travels to New England. To his surprise, people recognize him as his new identity. He learns that his new identity's parents where not married, and he only has the mother's DNA. They tell him he has been murdered in New York City. When he finishes his business with the natives of Bangor, Maine, and leaves the reservation, he passes through the Eastern states and ends up in Boston, where he defends Mario's cousin, who is suspected of murder. After clearing her of the charges, he tours the area in his quest for knowledge of the history of the nation of which he is proud. By the time he gets home, he finds much work and intrigue has found him. It seems he is not the only one who has secrets. He becomes a surrogate brother and uncle all in one swoop. He thinks to himself, I may need another bite of retirement.

Normal, having sustained the loss of his surrogate grandfather, has trouble dealing with it. The chance to take a little bite of retirement, as he calls it, presents itself, and he travels to New England.To his surprise, people recognize him as his new identity. He learns that his new identitys parents where not married, and he only has the mothers DNA. They tell him he has been murdered in New York City. When he finishes his business with the natives of Bangor, Maine, and leaves the reservation, he passes through the Eastern states and ends up in Boston, where he defends Marios cousin, who is suspected of murder. After clearing her of the charges, he tours the area in his quest for knowledge of the history of the nation of which he is proud. By the time he gets home, he finds much work and intrigue has found him. It seems he is not the only one who has secrets. He becomes a surrogate brother and uncle all in one swoop. He thinks to himself, I may need another bite of retirement.