Books with author Julie Armstrong Holetz

Some people just can't stand each other. Kayla and Evan are definitely one of those people.It's annoying enough that they are plane partners and have to sit next to each other through the entire flight to Italy for their senior class trip, but things go from bad to worse when their plane makes an emergency stop. Their lives unexpectedly change as soon as Kayla follows Evan into a dark corridor and, right after, things just escalate from worse to tragic. “I won't begin to suggest that I know what you're feeling, but I know what it feels like to love someone who doesn't love you back.” To add icing to Kayla’s wretched cake, she finds out that that Ben, her perfect boyfriend, isn’t so perfect after all and has been hiding a basket full of dirty secrets from her. Dead set on getting back at him, she turns to the only person she thinks who is just as hurt as her and crazy enough to sign up and play along with her plan―Evan. “Be my fake boyfriend, Evan Winters. I promise never to love you, care for you or…well…you get the idea.” But they’re just pretending. Except when one of them is suddenly isn’t… A freak storm, stolen chickens, a language barrier and a big adventure. The senior trip of their life. But will they ever be the same people once they go back? Find out in this unexpected romantic comedy that has Kayla and Evan butting heads as they meet interesting people, end up in jail, learn valuable les-sons, and experience heartaches and new beginnings—together.

“Wake up, Kayla, goddammit. You’ve always been so stubborn but even for you, this is effort, isn’t it?” While the storm outside continues to wreak havoc, Evan and Kayla’s little group take temporary protection in the other building of the airport, away from the rest of their senior class.Now they are cooped up in with the rest of the surviving passengers, little do they know that their ordeals have only just begun. Soon enough, the wind begins to howl louder, the roof shudders, and when the windows shatter, the situation starts to get uglier.For Evan Winters, and for some unknown reason, Adam, the surgeon in training with a cute British accent, bothers him. However, when a serious misfortune hits Kayla hard, they find themselves in a race against time, and it’s equally important for them to trust each other to save her.

Crazy for crochet? If you’re not already into the hottest craft trend, you will be once you get your hands on Crochet Away! With more than seven fun and easy patterns for the projects tweens most want to make (including a messenger bag, friendship cuffs, and skullie cap), and all the supplies you need to get started right away, Crochet Away! is the perfect book for anyone eager to learn this fun and easy hobby .

Some people just can't stand each other. Kayla and Evan are definitely one of those people.It's annoying enough that they are plane partners and have sit next to each other through the entire flight to Italy for their senior class trip, but things go from bad to worse when their plane makes an emergency stop. Their lives unexpectedly change as soon as Kayla follows Evan into a dark corridor and, right after, things just escalate from worse to tragic. “I won't begin to suggest that I know what you're feeling, but I know what it feels like to love someone who doesn't love you back.” To add icing to Kayla’s wretched cake, she finds out that that Ben, her perfect boyfriend, isn’t so perfect after all and has been hiding a basket full of dirty se-crets from her. Dead set on getting back at him, she turns to the only person she thinks who is just as hurt as her and crazy enough to sign up and play along with her plan―Evan. “Be my fake boyfriend, Evan Winters. I promise never to love you, care for you or…well…you get the idea.” But they’re just pretending. Except when one of them is suddenly isn’t… A freak storm, stolen chickens, a language barrier and a big adventure. The senior trip of their life. But will they ever be the same people once they go back? Find out in this unexpected romantic comedy that has Kayla and Evan butting heads as they meet interesting people, end up in jail, learn valuable lessons, and experience heartaches and new beginnings—together.

Jessica wanted Mom to buy her a pirate costume that she saw on the computer. As soon as she got the costume she put it on. Then, she put Rondo's costume on him. "Ahoy!" She was ready to annoy the boys! Also, the book includes facts about pirates at the end of the story. This funny story teaches children the /oy/ sound and it incorporates words that contain /oy/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

Jessica and Kelsey were doing chores for Mom and Dad. Jessica used the vacuum, Kelsey was on the 4 wheeler and dad was on the lawn mower. Rondo did NOT like the noise! This funny story teaches children the /er/ sound while incorporating words that contain /er/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading. At the end of the text, there is a small section about the different kinds of lawn mowers.

This non-fiction book describes how corn grows and what corn needs to grow. Also, the book shows the different ways to cook corn. It also describes the variety of ways that corn is used. This story incorporates words that contain /oi/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

Jessica wants to get Cash a costume so he can dress up like Rondo! "Oo!" Cash loves his new costume! Jessica, Rondo and Cash dress up in their costumes. This engaging story introduces children to the "oo" sound and words with the /oo/ vowel pattern are used throughout the story. The author incorporates sight words and strategically uses dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased reading.

Jessica and Mom made some brownies for Dad's birthday. Jessica used the mixer to stir the batter. Then, they cooked the brownies in the oven. The last page describes how to cook brownies. This story teaches children the /ir/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ir/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

It was time for Rondo and Cash to get their fur cut, but Rondo was not happy! So, Mom used her purple clippers to cut Cash's fur first. This funny story teaches children the /ur/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ur/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.

Dad decided to play a trick on Kelsey and Jessica. He hid a toy mouse under the couch, so they would be scared when they found it. This story also provides some facts about mice. This story teaches children the /ou/ sound while incorporating words that contain /ou/. The text includes appropriate leveled sight words and the author strategically places dialogue throughout the story to promote phrased and fluent reading.