Books with author Malvina Reynolds

This is the second volume of the Sandstone Nevada series. Sandstone's oldest citizen, Gabby Hayes Peterson is nowhere to be found. Maria is moving out of Rusk's house and Sandstones 1,000th citizen is due at any moment. When Rusk is relegated to a menial task that has nothing to do with finding Gabby, it doesn't sit well with him. So he decides to leave town for a few days so he can think about what he will do to find Gabby. Surprisingly he doesn't have to decide what to do because, Rusk ends up right in the middle of it and there are no more menial tasks after that. So spend some time in Sandstone Nevada and see what the citizens are up to, because there is always…something up in Sandstone.

In the summer of 1795, a teenager was exploring a tiny island in Nova Scotia's Mahone Bay when he came across a curious depression in the ground. Driven by visions of lost pirate treasure, he later returned to the spot with shovels, pickaxes, and two friends. The trio began to dig, and in so doing launched what would become one of the most famous treasure hunts of all time. For over 200 years, the baffling mysteries of the Oak Island treasure have captured countless imaginations they have also been the cause of bitter rivalries, dashed hopes, and tragic deaths.

A group of twelve boys named East reside in a Florida Everglades reform camp. A cruel leader and an electrified, orange fog force field hold them captive. The fog shifts with the arrival of a brazen woman, Breeze Morgan.In 2042, Breeze lands at Maverly Wilderness Camp to pay back a debt. During pre-job shadowing a boy busts her nose and Breeze humiliates the program director. Somehow, she's still offered the job and she accepts. Breeze soon discovers the camp's cruel and hope-stealing culture. She considers leaving, but the dozen delinquents steal her heart.Despite their dark past and dreary future, most of the East boys still have a shred of hope. Breeze awakens that hope possibly costing her much more than the debt she already owes.

This is the second volume of the Sandstone Nevada series. Sandstone's oldest citizen, Gabby Hayes Peterson is nowhere to be found. Maria is moving out of Rusk's house and Sandstones 1,000th citizen is due at any moment. When Rusk is relegated to a menial task that has nothing to do with finding Gabby, it doesn't sit well with him. So he decides to leave town for a few days so he can think about what he will do to find Gabby. Surprisingly he doesn't have to decide what to do because, Rusk ends up right in the middle of it and there are no more menial tasks after that.So spend some time in Sandstone Nevada and see what the citizens are up to, because there is always…something up in Sandstone.

Young Tommy is recovering from a long illness. Some days he feels sad and lonely since he is away from his friends, his school, and his dog, Brewster. Even after he leaves the hospital, has to be careful about germs, so he can't be around other people. His parents take him to live temporarily at his aunt's lake house while he regains his strength. It is still a lonely life until one day Tommy notices the loud, clunky geese gathered under his bird feeders near the dock at the lake house. The geese give him the spark he needs to get stronger everyday. As the geese raise their goslings, Tommy watches and learns about the geese, about himself, about fighting, and about healing.

This sweet story is told from the point of view of a young adult cat who was rescued from a local shelter. She recalls life in the shelter, her need to see the outdoors, and her strong desire to be loved by an adopted human family. She finally gets adopted, settles into her forever home, gives birth to kittens, and grows to love a human child who becomes part of her family. The mixed media illustrations fit the mood of the cat during the telling of the story. It is a timeless story that appeals to pet lovers of all ages, especially the ones who favor cats!

This sweet story is told from the point of view of a young adult cat who was rescued from a local shelter. She recalls life in the shelter, her need to see the outdoors, and her strong desire to be loved by an adopted human family. She finally gets adopted, settles into her forever home, gives birth to kittens, and grows to love a human child who becomes part of her family. The mixed media illustrations fit the mood of the cat during the telling of the story. It is a timeless story that appeals to pet lovers of all ages, especially the ones who favor cats!