Books with author Linda Stephens

In 1810 a Wyandot chief was killed in Dublin, Ohio. The settlers called him Leatherlips. He fought in the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794 and signed the Greenville Treaty. He promised to live in peace with the settlers that were coming into Ohio. It was because of this pledge and his friendship with the settlers in Dublin that he was accused of treason. This book is a wonderful way to introduce children to the early history of Ohio and the Wyandot struggle to preserve their home. There are many time lines to help readers understand the various events that were occurring during this time. Read the companion book entitled Remembering Leatherlips.

The true adventure of a rescued dairy cow and her two calves who find a safe home at a goshala, (cow haven). Now they are teaching kids that animals have feelings too. Heart-warming, Inspirational, Humorous. A good starting place to discuss emotions and empathy with children. A light-hearted way to introduce young children to the topic of animal rights.

Fifteen year old Jane MacLeod thought she had buried the horrors of her past in the peaceful dust of Ironco, Texas. When her past rises once more to haunt her, she is forced to flee back to the place where the nightmares began, in New York City. Attacked by a gang of thugs and left for dead, Jane is saved by a member of an elite group of covert operatives called the Shadow Brigade - all members having long retired from active service. They begin teaching Jane their collective skills, training her to become a lethal assassin. She intends to infiltrate the organization that murdered her family and bring to them the justice they deserve. The plan begins to crumble, and the people closest to Jane fall victim to her enemies. Will she be able to transform into the angel of death before it's too late, or will she lose herself in that transformation forever?

Sure, we all know that cats and mice are natural-born enemies. That's certainly true of Charles the cat and Dickens the mouse, but sometimes even enemies can work together. This story is about the time Charles and Dickens teamed up to save Christmas for a very special girl and her family.Don't misunderstand. Things don't run smoothly. Not by a long shot. But in the end, Charles and Dickens do become heroes and even friends. (Well, almost.) Along the way, there's plenty of laughs and lots of action.Moms, dads, and grandparents looking for something to read aloud to the kids: Charles and Dickens tell their tale themselves -- in alternating chapters. That means you'll get to try out your best "character voices" as you read.With cliff-hanger chapter endings, kids will be begging for more when you finish the bedtime reading for the night. Tell them the sooner they go to sleep, the sooner they'll get to hear the next installment.

A heartwarming holiday classic about the bunny who saves the day.Format: Read Along Book and CDOh no! It's Easter morning and someone has stolen all the Easter eggs! Will Easter be cancelled? Not if Peter Cottontail can help it. When he hears Wily Wolf singing about his stolen eggs, Peter Cottontail hatches a plot to save Easter.NARRATED by Oliver Wyman

Book 1 of Heroines of the Golden West - - Stephen Bly has written dozens of inspirational books for adults and young adults. His popular Heroines of the Golden West series features remarkable women of faith who help tame the Wild West. Each heroine is a wonderful mixture of strength, talent, and faith. Carolina Cantrell is a well-educated, successful businesswoman. When she learns that her brother has been murdered, she journeys from her comfortable home in Maryland to the desolate Montana Territory. Settling her brother’s estate, Carolina impulsively decides to take over his shabby dry goods store. But when she hires a handsome stranger to help her, she faces new challenges to her heart—and to her reliance on God’s will.

A best-seller and New York Times Notable Book of the Year, She's Come Undone whisks you on a wild journey through life with an unforgettable heroine, both heartbreaking and comical. In award-winning author Wally Lamb's remarkable coming-of-age odyssey, a lonely girl satisfies her cravings for love and happiness with her own unsettling solutions. Reeling from her parents' bitter divorce, 13-year-old Dolores Price retreats to the safety of her bedroom. There she fortifies herself with potato chips, six packs of soda, and bags of cookies while attractive families laugh at life on her TV. When adulthood forces her on her own, she rolls out at a startling 257 pounds-left with only her cynicism and wisecracks to protect her. Wally Lamb paints such a realistic picture of a young woman's inner world that you'll have trouble convincing yourself he never was a teenaged girl. With narrator Linda Stephens' dramatic narration, you'll be cheering for Dolores every step of the way as she stumbles through victories and setbacks.