Books with author Linda Johnson

Sam s Aunt Eva says he's like a tornado he causes a ruckus everywhere he goes. But Aunt Eva won't give up on Sam, and neither will Saucer, the monastery's corgi puppy. Saucer lives at the monastery, but he dreams of herding sheep. With no sheep in his life, Saucer tries to herd everyone else farm animals, nuns, and especially Sam. Sam doesn't want to follow anyone, not even a funny puppy. But Saucer knows that if he just keeps trying, he can bring this lonely boy back to the flock.

Moving? Henry doesn't want to move again.Young Henry Belkin's life changes when his father announces they are going to Mexico to settle in Stephen F. Austin's colony in Tejas. Austin's promise of inexpensive and fertile land comes with the requirement of allegiance to the country of Mexico and adopting the Catholic faith. When the Belkin's journey to Texas is beset with difficulties, Henry wonders whether the move to this new land is worth the price.This Young Texans Series book is about the settlers in Stephen F. Austin's original Texas colony.

Tiny Mason has nothing of her own, even her last name belongs to her master. In June of 1865, the Texas slaves hear rumors the war is over and they will soon be free. Tiny, impatient for freedom, sneaks away from the Mason Plantation in the back of a wagon bound for Galveston. In that port city, she hears Major General Granger read the proclamation announcing the slaves are free. Tiny joins the spontaneous celebration of her release from slavery, but her former owner tries to prevent the young girl from living a free life.The Young Texans Series spotlights origin of Juneteenth.

Travel with Mike The Mouse in his first of many adventures within his home at the Turner Cheese Factory. What is the best smell in the whole wide world? Why is there a big silver bathtub in the room with giant hands and what is the white liquid in it? How do they make that wonderful smell? Mike will be fascinated to see where the best smell in the whole wide world comes from and so will you!

Hannah West is back in an all-new mystery?and this time she?s living in the lap of luxury in a mansion on Millionaire?s Row in Seattle?s Capitol Hill neighborhood. When someone starts breaking into homes and doing feng shui, Hannah is immediately intrigued. It all seems innocent at first. But when some small but valuable objects start to disappear from the neighbors? houses, Hannah can?t help wondering if there?s a connection. Could it have anything to do with the Antiques Caravan that?s in town to tape an episode of their television show?

What happens when you can’t get away from the person who drives you craziest? Sam and Macrina are about to find out. Stuck working together to help the nuns, Sam and Macrina come up with a thousand reasons to disagree. Sam is too rude. Macrina is too bossy. Summer at the monastery will be miserable if they can’t find some common ground. With the help of three friendly nuns, a runaway bunny, and Saucer the trusty corgi, Macrina and Sam discover a big secret that helps put them on the road toward peace.

Hannah West—twelve-year-old adopted Chinese daughter of Maggie West and aspiring detective—is back on the scene in a third original adventure. Someone is kidnapping canines, and it’s got the dog-crazy denizens of funky Fremont—where Hannah and her mom have landed their latest house-sitting gig—all riled up. At first, Hannah’s in heaven in dog-filled Fremont, but when her dog-walking business marks her as a suspect in the dognappings, she knows that this is one case that she’s got to get to the bottom of—for her own sake, as well as for the sake of her canine companions!

Hannah West is not your ordinary twelve-year-old. She’s artistic, full of street smarts, and best of all, she’s a budding detective. She and her mom are technically homeless, but thanks to a series of house-sitting jobs, they always have a place to stay. In this first book in a lively series, Hannah and her mom—who adopted Hannah from China when she was a baby— move into their latest new place: a high-rise apartment in Seattle’s swanky Belltown towers. And just as they’re getting settled, someone tries to steal a valuable piece of artwork from one of their new neighbors! Quick as a wink, Hannah is on the trail of a thief who is wreaking havoc on Seattle’s thriving art scene! Armed with her keen eye and ever-present sketchbook, no detail gets past Hannah unnoticed.

Death and Destruction arrived with the Galveston Hurricane of 1900.Elsie Drummond's eleventh birthday is a date she'll always remember. The day started with presents and cake and ended with death and destruction. Elsie's mother escorts the birthday guests home as the storm begins to gain intensity. When she doesn't return, Elsie faces the hurricane and its aftermath alone. The young girl never abandons her search for her parents and makes choices which change the path of her life.