Books with author L.A. Mitchell

"This title introduces readers to the best major league ball parks in the country with AT&T Park's homeruns splashing down in the ocean and Dodger Stadium's famous Dodger Dogs among other great ball parks. The title features text boxes for each ball park, fun facts, rich photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.

Some might say he’s courageous, while others would say he’s daring, maybe even a little crazy. But when Joe Dearborne risked his life and ran into a burning building to save a puppy, the local newspaper referred to him as “fearless”—and that’s a pretty big title for a sixth-grader to live up to.Plus, Joe already has plenty else to worry about. After other daring feats in the past, Joe promised his father he wouldn’t do anything dangerous again, and, alas, he’s just broken that promise.But whatever trouble he expects to get into with his father, and despite the dangers he’s triumphed over in the past, nothing could prepare Joe for what he’s about to encounter when a cold, bitterness creeps into his home.A mysterious and peculiar woman named Mrs. Chill has just been hired to care for Joe while his father is away on business. In no time, however, Joe discovers that she’s up to more than cooking and cleaning, and she has plans to destroy his family. Joe’s effort to save them results in perilous, sometimes humorous, encounters, and leads him on a journey through the threatening wilderness where he faces his greatest challenge yet.

We're going on an egg hunt We're going to find the biggest one! I can't wait. Chocolate for you and me! Join all the animal friends on their very adventurous egg hunt! Will they find lots of chocolate to share? But look out - these curious hunters might also find a surprise along the way! Sing along with Star Wars actor and children's entertainer Jay Laga'aia's bonus CD recording!

There once was a boy who was being threatened by a big, bad giant who was much larger and stronger than him. The boy had to make a choice to either face the giant or run away. He knew that if he ran away the giant would always be a threat to him and those he loved, but if he chose to face the giant, he might conquer him and live in peace.The only defense the child had against the giant was a slingshot and Five Stones. You could say each stone represented a super weapon. The first stone represented Prayer, the second stone Powerful Promises, the third Faithfulness, the fourth a Positive Attitude, and the fifth Helping Others.With these Five Stones the boy chose to fight and he conquered the giant! Ever since, boys and girls all over the world have been inspired to take up these same stones and conquer the giants in their own lives.Bedrock Bedtime Stories is dedicated to helping parents instill values in their children. These principles will equip your child to handle any challenges that come their way.In this story, Ben learns how to show kindness even though his friend hurt his feelings.

Anna knows High school can be tricky to navigate, and being part of an ancient sisterhood of sirens--half bird, half human, only makes things worse. She longs to blend in, to be normal. Anna would love to be invisible to everyone. Well, invisible to everyone except Tyler Forrester. Anna knows falling for Tyler can only bring trouble.Trouble is...it's too late.Can she get close to Tyler without revealing her secret? And what will Anna do when she discovers Tyler has a secret of his own?