Books with author Julie Bowe

Summer camp is more fun when you have Friends for Keeps! It's Ida May's first time at sleepaway camp, and her two BFFs, popular Stacey and highly organized Jenna, are also coming along. But when they arrive at camp, their bunkmate is the last person Ida expected to ever see again: Elizabeth Evans, her last best friend who moved away before the start of this series. Ida was heartbroken when Liz didn't answer her letters, and now Liz won't even apologize. All the other girls are ready to welcome Liz back, but Ida just can't be the peacemaker this time. Not until she and Liz talk. Chockablock with fourth-grade wisdom, laughter, jealousies--and apologies--this conclusion to the series is a must read for all Ida May fans.

There's a new girl in town! After Ida May’s last best friend moved away, she swore she’d never have another. But then she met fun, sparkly Stacey Merriweather, and now she and Ida are like two peas in a pod. When the friends discover a magical mermaid night-light that seems to grant wishes, they start a secret club—just the two of them. Ida uses the mermaid to make something bad happen to Jenna, the mean girl in class. Then Stacey uses the mermaid to undo a scheduled math test. The more they put the mermaid's powers to use, the more they need to help it along by manipulating the truth with their "highly creative stories." Ida goes along with all the lies at first. But before long, Ida suspects that Stacey is using the mermaid to tell some big lies . . . and to cause some big trouble at home. And soon Ida feels caught between telling the truth and hurting friendship with Stacey. How will Ida set the record straight while still keeping her new best friend?

Truen didn’t recognize the Galvadon he came home to. To say it had changed was an understatement. The four cities: Aeris, Terra, Hydra, and Pyros had been completely abandoned. Instead, the people were living in the center of Galvadon in tall grey tenements surrounded by a great wall.Giants lumbered across the city with great burdens on their backs, the wolves from Haldan hauled materials on a sled, gnomes scurried about delivering clothing, and the Elementals worked at a variety of menial tasks. What had happened to Galvadon? Why weren’t the Elementals using their gifts? And most importantly, where was the Vanguard? Own all four books in the series:Beyond the Darke Forest (The Vanguard Series, Book 1)Beneath the Silver Lake (The Vanguard Series, Book 2)Behind the Hidden Door (The Vanguard Series, Book 3Into the Forgotten Kindgom (The Vanguard Series, Book4)

Ida May finally fits in at school after becoming best friends with Stacey Merriweather, who is universally liked by their classmates. But then Ida?s frenemy, bossy Jenna Drews, brings in a game of truth or dare, and all the girls are suddenly daring one another to misbehave. When Ida finds herself in the principal?s office, she?s scared into ratting out her friends and gets freezed out of the group. The only way she can fix things is to take a triple-dog dare: letting one of the girls pierce her ears. Will her BFF come to her rescue, or is this the perfect job for a frenemy? Packed with fourth-grade jealousies, problems, misbehavior, and consequences, this third book about Ida May stands on its own.

Ida May finally fits in at school after becoming best friends with Stacey Merriweather, who is universally liked by their classmates. But then Ida?s frenemy, bossy Jenna Drews, brings in a game of truth or dare, and all the girls are suddenly daring one another to misbehave. When Ida finds herself in the principal?s office, she?s scared into ratting out her friends and gets freezed out of the group. The only way she can fix things is to take a triple-dog dare: letting one of the girls pierce her ears. Will her BFF come to her rescue, or is this the perfect job for a frenemy? Packed with fourth-grade jealousies, problems, misbehavior, and consequences, this third book about Ida May stands on its own.

Imagine a world where everyone has the ability to shift the Elements of Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water to their every whim and pleasure…everyone, that is, but you. And now you know what it is like to be Jonuke, a common Drek, who has been dealt a life of servitude. While on his first tedious assignment in the mines, a dangerous turn of events leads Jonuke to discover remarkable abilities never before seen among the Elementals. When menacing forces beyond the Darke Forest threaten Galvadon, Jonuke must risk everything to unleash his newfound abilities in order to protect the very people who have made him an outcast.This book is for those who delight in discovering magical worlds and who long for a confident, but often overlooked, hero who does right by his fellowman while always managing to save the day.Own all four books in the series:Beyond the Darke Forest (The Vanguard Series, Book 1)Beneath the Silver Lake (The Vanguard Series, Book 2)Behind the Hidden Door (The Vanguard Series, Book 3)Into the Forgotten Kingdom (The Vanguard Series, Book 4)

As Ida May begins fourth grade, she is determined never to make another best friend--because her last best friend moved away. This is a doable plan at first. Thanks to bratty, bossy Jenna Drews, who hates Ida, no one in class has ever really noticed her before. It's when the sparkly Stacey Merriweather comes to her school that Ida's plan goes awry. Ida reaches out despite her fear but doesn't say hello--instead she writes Stacey anonymous notes. Soon their friendship develops without Ida ever having to reveal her real identity . . . until she has no choice. And that's when the true friendship begins.

"They're...gone," Londor gasped and then collapsed. Jonuke's blood ran cold as he thought about the implications of that single phrase. Clearly something terrible had happened. What could have done this to his father? Where were his friends? Were they still alive? Jonuke began to draw his own conclusions, and judging from his father's condition, he could only assume the worst…. By the Karakan’s command, Jonuke is off on another adventure into the Darke Forest in search of a magical artifact, this time with his arch enemy, Scithe Silvane. Meanwhile, Truen and Yondel must find their way out of a dangerous situation but not before making some startling discoveries about their past. Hang on to your bootstraps, Behind the Hidden Door will have you on the edge of your seat to the last page!Own all four books in the series:Beyond the Darke Forest (The Vanguard Series, Book 1)Beneath the Silver Lake (The Vanguard Series, Book 2)Behind the Hidden Door (The Vanguard Series, Book 3)Into the Forgotten Kingdom (The Vanguard Series, Book 4)

It's summer time and that means softball season! Victoria Torres is joining up with some of her friends to play co-ed softball on a city-league team coached by none other than her dad. As an experienced pitcher, Vicka thinks this is her chance to shine on the mound. But her Dad has different plans. He wants her and her strong arm in centerfield, but Victoria hates being stuck in the outfield! How will she deal with this curveball? A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts build on the book's theme, while healthful living tips and a tasty recipe add to the fun.

As soon as Jonuke lifted the cover, the book flung open, its pages whirring past his fingers as if an invisible hand was searching for an exact page. It stopped suddenly and the words sprang from the page, swirling above the book creating a soft glow. A scene unfolded, revealing the Elite closely guarding a group of Freemen. "Let it be made known among the people that we are keeping the prisoners here. The Drek will attempt to liberate their friends, and this time they will not escape," the Karakan said darkly. The scene changed. Jonuke saw his uncle Renden planning a daring rescue, just as the Karakan had predicted. The next scene showed Renden in chains. "Dispose of the prisoners immediately," commanded the Karakan coldly. Jonuke’s face drained of color as he realized this was Renden’s future. Unless he did something about it….Beyond the Darke Forest (The Vanguard Series, Book 1)Beneath the Silver Lake (The Vanguard Series, Book 2)Behind the Hidden Door (The Vanguard Series, Book 3)Into the Forgotten Kingdom (The Vanguard Series, Book4)