Books with author Lenora Mattingly Weber

It's summertime and Beany has a plan! As the upcoming editor of Harkness High's school newspaper, Beany's dream is to emulate her predecessor, the wealthy, sophisticated Jennifer, by providing a private rumpus room for undisturbed staff meetings. In an attempt to raise money for the rumpus room, Beany takes in boarders. Beany becomes involved with the varying problems of her three boarders: overweight Lisa, cocky Ty and introverted Miss Rutledge. Will Beany be able to resolve her own problems as she manages the problems of her boarders?

Norbett goes to a college in Ohio leaving Beany at loose ends. Martie marries a portrait artist, Adair, and the children (especially Beany) are disappointed that she lacks the matronly image and homemaking skills they had envisioned in their new stepmother. Feeling alone and somewhat rebellious, Beany joins a secret club called The Triple O, for "On Our Own." Beany is delighted to be paired off with the popular Andy Kern but soon realizes that the much admired secret club organizers have ulterior motives regarding their fellow club members.

Katie Rose finds that Rita Flood, whom she has never liked, is seeking her help to protect her youngest sibling, Lennie Flood from their eldest brother, Irv who will be returning home from reform school. Stacy and Bruce begin to have difficulty as Bruce is perplexed by Stacy's desire to associate with people who he considers to be lowlifes. Ben's personality begins to change as he becomes involved with a slinky carhop named Holly.

Beany looks forward to turning seventeen on St. Patrick's Day and longs for a reunion with her childhood friend, Miggs Carmody (who shares her birthday.) Her dreams are shattered as Miggs, the daughter of a now rich Texas oilman, appears cold and distant. A new beau offers support to Beany as she struggles with the Carmody's new social position. . . but does this young man have a hidden agenda?

A Katie Rose and Stacy Belford Story. In an attempt to find a summer job, Stacy responds to an ad requiring an "unusual" girl. She soon finds herself on a ranch many miles outside of town. Her position as chauffeur to the ranch's owner, Mr. McKibben leads to difficulties. Stacy soon becomes aware of the tension between Mr. McKibben and his unfriendly wife.

A troubled Beany believes that she is a coward. After failing to help Miggs prevent a horse from throwing her, Beany unites with one of Andy's Marine friends, Tony Lombard, who is also deeply troubled. Each believing that he or she is of weak, cowardly character, they are drawn together in mutual misery. Will their unification be broken if circumstances change?

Nonna, the designing designer step-grandmother, offers Beany the wedding of a lifetime. Unaware of Nonna's ulterior motives, Beany relishes the planning of a grand wedding. When the elaborate arrangements cause a rift between Beany and Carl, there becomes some question as to whether or not there will be a wedding. Johnny further exacerbates the problem with his own brand of romantic impulsiveness. How can a society wedding and a community center in the stockyard district be intertwined? Another gem by Lenora Mattingly Weber!

The introductory book of the Beany Malone series. Mary Fred spends the fifteen dollars that is intended for a new formal to buy her beloved Mr. Chips, a lame horse. Elizabeth's husband, Don, is sent overseas, and a weak and wan Elizabeth arrives at the Malones' with her two-week-old son, Martie. When Mr. Malone is called away on business for the Call, the children's step-grandmother, Nonna, arrives to "run" the household and shower them with gifts. It is quickly evident that Nonna has earned her title as "the iron hand in the velvet glove." When Nonna provides Mary Fred expensive new clothes and relieves her of her household responsibilities, will Mary Fred be able to manage her confused priorities?