Books with author Karen Clark

A story set in aftermath of the devastating earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand in February 2011. The story follows three teens who find safety in their online identities to balance the respective traumas they face in their real lives following the disaster. Through their blogs, they find meaning and friendship online and in the streets of a ruined city.Pixie loves animals and tries to reunite them with their owners. Jaanie is trying to find his mother and Jackson needs to be reunited with his family. Pixie finds that finding pets is just the start on her journey. She is drawn into finding a lost woman after she reunites a family with its lost pet. Who knows where this will lead Pixie and her friends. This story is s small snippet that reveals the stresses and strains that families in Christchurch endured after the earthquake.

Ever wonder why your parents or grandparents make cryptic remarks like, ‘read between the lines’ or ‘it’s in the bag’. These phrases are called idioms, which are a fun and unique to way to get your point across. Each book in the Positively Kidly Series examines an idiom by telling a story in an easy-to-read format for kids of all ages.Horseshoe Forest is the first in the series and brings the expression, ‘you can’t see the forest for the trees’ into focus. Chip had a challenge at school with a new kid that seemed to be unfriendly and mean. His mom suggested, ‘things may not be what they seem, you can’t see the forest for the trees’, but this just mystified Chip. With a new friendship on the line and the confusion of trees and a horseshoe, Chip eventually figured it out. Welcome to the Positively Kidly Series, where confusing details become easy to understand - or you might say murky waters meet a piece of cake!

Big changes are coming, but no one knows it. Gracie Butterfly, Rosie Ladybug, Jumpy Cricket, and Harvey Bee are only concerned with their own selfish needs, but the storm gets their attention. They chose to help each other survive. When the Butterfly Bush where they were living blows over, they lose their food and shelter. Follow their journey to see when each bug realizes how courageous they are and what they learn about themselves. They discover that a bad situation can bring a new and better life. The lessons from these little bugs encourage us to care for one another in a kinder way. When a child experiences life changes due to relocation, displacement by natural disasters, or school events, finding a way to work together in a new environment is a great lesson for all ages. Fear and homesickness are challenges the 4 characters experience, but finding new friends makes the adjustments easier. Changes are hard for everyone-even little bugs. Big Changes For Little Bugs includes discussion questions and journal pages for families to document changes in their lives. It will also help you discover your own previously hidden talents. Each character learns one thing about themselves. Gracie learns she’s a ballerina, Rosie learns she’s good at keeping the peace, Jumpy learns he is courageous, and Harvey is a great mathematician. You might be a ballerina, or a musician, or a mathematician, or a peace officer. Read this book and discover who you are. A new change can be a good experience for you. Be Kind, be generous, be courageous, and be a peacemaker.

A story set in aftermath of the devastating earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand in February 2011. The story follows three teens who find safety in their online identities to balance the respective traumas they face in their real lives following the disaster. Through their blogs, they find meaning and friendship online and in the streets of a ruined city.Pixie loves animals and tries to reunite them with their owners. Jaanie is trying to find his mother and Jackson needs to be reunited with his family. Pixie finds that finding pets is just the start on her journey. She is drawn into finding a lost woman after she reunites a family with its lost pet. Who knows where this will lead Pixie and her friends. This story is s small snippet that reveals the stresses and strains that families in Christchurch endured after the earthquake.