Books with author Judy May Murphy

Dear Diary, I'm in despair! My name's Tia, I'm fourteen and I'm in exile!I'm stuck here in the remote countryside, left to the mercies of one very unfortunate mutt, a bunch of locals who think that wearing black is a sin, Bob (master of the armpit fart!) and Jackson – a guy who believes that just because he dances like a film star he's God!Without Jenny – who is the shiniest, happiest girl in the world –life here would be unbearable.Oh well, between the two of us I'm sure we'll manage to have some fun this summer!Welcome to Tia's summer, which ends up being much more exciting than she imagined!

My name's Tammy and I'm 15 years old.I've decided that this summer I am going to spend more time at the stables – sometimes I think the horses are the only ones who get what I'm all about. If only moody Martin wasn't always there, but I suppose I can put up with him. Just. He's not so bad really.My other resolution is to do something that is not a) embarrassing or b) boring!If Dad would let me have an actual, real LIFE instead of working in the shop, I just might surprise everyone. Even me.

DAY ONE I have NO friends. None. Count them.It’s OFFICIAL since last night, and I can’t even feel angry any more these days. I don’t feel anything now, it’s like having pins-and-needles in the places where I used to feel happy or sad. I mean, God, you’d think that I could make one person like me after six months here.I can’t believe people are still annoyed that I had lunch with Danny from Chemistry when I didn’t even know he was that girl’s boyfriend for the last million years. I think they just like having someone easy to hate.Ever since her family moved to the country to live on a farm, Poppy's been miserable. She has a new life and a new school but unfortunately no new friends. Luckily, that's all about to change...

Welcome to Lemony’s summer: Lights, camera, action!My name’s Lemony, I’m nearly 15, and this is my journal. Things I like: my best friend Ro, Nick Collins, chinchillas, reading and hanging out with friends. Things I DON’T like: my glasses, the way I talk too fast around boys … I’m too tall and too geeky, and I spend FAR too much time sitting around dreaming my life away.But with a movie being filmed in town, it looks like real life might be getting just as exciting as daydreams – even if they only hire me to make cups of tea while my cool friends get to swan around in front of the camera.Anyway, Ro, my brother Paul and I are going to have fun on the film set – as long as boring Stephen Brown doesn’t try to hang out with us…

Dear Diary, I'm in despair! My name's Tia, I'm fourteen and I'm in exile!I'm stuck here in the remote countryside, left to the mercies of one very unfortunate mutt, a bunch of locals who think that wearing black is a sin, Bob (master of the armpit fart!) and Jackson – a guy who believes that just because he dances like a film star he's God!Without Jenny – who is the shiniest, happiest girl in the world –life here would be unbearable.Oh well, between the two of us I'm sure we'll manage to have some fun this summer!Welcome to Tia's summer, which ends up being much more exciting than she imagined!

My name's Tammy and I'm 15 years old.I've decided that this summer I am going to spend more time at the stables – sometimes I think the horses are the only ones who get what I'm all about. If only moody Martin wasn't always there, but I suppose I can put up with him. Just. He's not so bad really.My other resolution is to do something that is not a) embarrassing or b) boring!If Dad would let me have an actual, real LIFE instead of working in the shop, I just might surprise everyone. Even me.

Welcome to Lemony’s summer: Lights, camera, action!My name’s Lemony, I’m nearly 15, and this is my journal. Things I like: my best friend Ro, Nick Collins, chinchillas, reading and hanging out with friends. Things I DON’T like: my glasses, the way I talk too fast around boys … I’m too tall and too geeky, and I spend FAR too much time sitting around dreaming my life away.But with a movie being filmed in town, it looks like real life might be getting just as exciting as daydreams – even if they only hire me to make cups of tea while my cool friends get to swan around in front of the camera.Anyway, Ro, my brother Paul and I are going to have fun on the film set – as long as boring Stephen Brown doesn’t try to hang out with us…

What kid doesn't love to draw and write? Technology has its place but sometimes you just need a good old fashioned notebook to express creativity. This kids' write and draw journal is just the thing to help your children's imagination blossom as they put their own thoughts and stories down on paper. The perfect gift for that child who is a story teller; help them preserve the stories they create in a journal of their own, it will be their own special place they can reference as they grow older. But, this notebook is not just for stories, it can be used in any way you and your child can imagine.It has 130 pages with a soft matte cover and has a place for writing and for drawing so it is perfect as a gratitude journal or travel journal or mindfulness journal. Its use is only limited by your imagination. Get several for all the kids in your life! They are a unique gift idea for birthdays, and other holidays celebrated by you and your family.

'DAY ONE I have NO friends. None. Count them. It's OFFICIAL since last night, and I can't even feel angry any more these days. I don't feel anything now, it's like having pins-and-needles in the places where I used to feel happy or sad. I mean, God, you'd think that I could make one person like me after six months here. I can't believe people are still annoyed that I had lunch with Danny from Chemistry when I didn't even know he was that girl's boyfriend for the last million years. I think they just like having someone easy to hate.' Ever since her family moved to the country to live on a farm, Poppy's been miserable. She has a new life and a new school but unfortunately no new friends. Luckily, that's all about to change...

Your kid or grandkids will enjoy working in this cute kid's write and draw journal. They can write in it daily or every few days.With 130 pages to write and draw on it makes a great keepsake that they can keep to see their creative ideas as they grow. You'll enjoy seeing how confident and great they feel about the art work and stories they create. The notebook is a standard 8.5 X 11 inches with a smooth matte color.Use the look inside option to view the simple layout. While younger kids can use it, it's suitable for older children who like writing and sketching or doodling too.The book has drawing spaces at the top of each page and few lines at the bottom of the page for idea or story writing.Present this book to any kid as a unique gift, feel free to make it a true artist and or writer's package by adding it to a gift bag or basket containing all the creative tools a child would need such as pens, colored pencils and crayons.It has lots of uses as a travel or summer or a gratitude journal.