Books with author John Armstrong

Devon Brine has just left a successful career as a chef in New York City to open a restaurant with her childhood best friend, Bruce (affectionately known as Solo). Carrie Maynard works across town, the managing partner in a design firm that she owns with her best friend, Darlene (Dar) Willis. When Dar decides to promise a last minute decadent affair to a potential client, Carrie lands in the new restaurant Devon owns. Immediately, the charming chef and the quirky businesswoman feel a strange connection. As their friendship progresses, they discover that they have a few quirky things in common—a love of Star Wars, a love of women, and best friends who constantly need them to come to the rescue. A story full of humorous banter, overcoming old fears, and finding love where you least expect to, First Course is the first installment in the newest romantic comedy series by best-selling author J.A. Armstrong.

Books 1, 2, and 3 have been combined for the perfect bedtime stories. Zoe is five years old and lives on a farm in a small New England town with her mommy and daddy. She spends time working in the garden with daddy growing vegetables and weeding. At the edge of the garden is a simple garden shed. One day Zoe finds some interesting items in the shed; signs of someone or something living there. Zoe meets a tiny garden gnome named Edmond living in the garden shed. This series is designed for children ages 4 through 6 -- not scary -- but filled with imagination. In Book 2, Zoe goes on an adventure with Edmond. In Book 3, Edmond gives Zoe a surprise! In these stories, Edmond talks with Zoe about life lessons and values. In turn, Zoe will teach Edmond a few things about the human world.

A Book ! Yes, but a book that is a bit special.Uncle Davy The Jeffin bird and Angusis book written by a Father for his son.Actually at the special request of the son.You see, Dad used to have an Uncle Davy ( well not really an uncle,but close enough) The stories, there are 10 in total, are a wonderful collection that kids and their parents will enjoy.The stories are not very politically correct,but justice is always delivered in the most amusing and magical way.The Jeffin bird talks and can make things come alive ! It's a great read and will no doubt make your six to ten year old children roll around laughing, and you also.

Lily McBride is a 6th-grader going into seventh. But during the summer, her dreams become an epicenter of paranormal intrigue. She lives in a small New England town, and at the age of 12 is beginning to enjoy some unsupervised freedom. Lily spends summer with her best friend, Bethany, the two are tighter than ticks. That’s what her father says. It just means they’re BFF’s. When Lily buys an antique toy from Attic Treasures, strange things begin to happen. She’s afraid to tell anyone about the frightening dreams she’s having because they might think something’s wrong with her – or worse, people could possibly laugh. Thus, she records the incidents in her journal. A fun read with an undercurrent of paranormal, mystery and time travel events, this book is suitable for pre-teen readers age 7 and above.

At the University of Pennsylvania, the Quaker mascot is the symbol of school spirit and guardian of Penn's traditions. Despite Quaker's enthusiasm for Penn, a number of setbacks cause him to question his ability to succeed. However, the spirit of Homecoming helps Quaker realize his own special set of talents. Join Quaker and Franklin, his trusted squirrel pal, on this courageous journey of discovery at Penn's Homecoming!

Zoe is five years old and lives on a farm in Yarmouth Maine with her mommy and daddy. She spends a great deal of time working in the garden with daddy growing vegetables. At the edge of the garden is a simple garden shed. One day Zoe finds some interesting items in the shed; signs of someone or something living there. Curious, Zoe does some exploring and discovers a tiny garden gnome named Edmond is living in the garden shed. This series is designed for children ages 4 through 6 and is the perfect length for a bedtime story. Zoe has just started pre-school and she will have discussions with Edmond about many things in life. Edmond will talk with Zoe about life lessons and values. In turn, Zoe will teach Edmond a few things about the human world.

Sam knew she was not quite the same as the other girls, and she was not sure why. Sam has always felt like she doesn’t quite fit. She doesn’t like dresses and their swish-swish on her legs; she doesn’t like playing with dolls either, and she’d much rather climb on the jungle gym with the boys during their lunch. Although she’s not sure why she’s different, she knows that she is. Then one day Sam learns something that completely transforms their world…

Five year old Zoe is having a birthday ~ but she has to stay after school. When she gets home, she can't wait to go to the garden shed to talk with Edmond, her friend. Edmond had told her that he had a surprise for her and Zoe wonders what it could be. Zoe is very excited when she discovers Edmond's surprise for her. It is a special birthday, indeed.