Books with author Marcia T. Jones

A classic Bailey School Kids adventure is back with a new cover art just in time for the holidays! The fresh look of this long-time favorite makes it the perfect gift this season.There have always been some pretty weird grown ups in Bailey City, but the new custodian at the Bailey School is one of a kind. When he appears out of nowhere just before Christmas to help out at the school, Mr. Jolly's white hair and beard and longing for cold temperatures bring the fabled St. Nick to everyone's mind. Could this man really be Santa Claus? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!

A clever new adventure about summer fun in the best-selling series about the Bailey School Kids.Look who just slithered into town!There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could Eddie's new math tutor, the juggler in town for the Bailey City Summer Festival, really be a Sea Serpent?The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!

"It’s a powerful memoir of a mother’s undying love, faith, family, challenges, and the profound human spirit.” —Joan Marineau, Licensed Mental Health CounselorOne phone call shatters Marcie’s life—her son Hunter had suffered a psychotic episode that landed him in a mental hospital thousands of miles away. But even after he’s home and seemingly on the road to recovery, the voices in his head direct him to kill his parents and throw himself in front of a moving vehicle. It seems more than Marcie can bear, but by the grace of God, she and her family usher Hunter, and each other, through his psychotic breaks and the dire aftermath. But every day is a balancing act, one in which they never know which side they’ll land.Written from her mother’s heart, Marcie doesn’t sugarcoat the effects of drug abuse and mental illness, tackling head on the shame and seclusion that accompanies the life-changing diagnoses. Infused with grace and mercy, Shattering offers hope to those who face challenges that seem insurmountable.

Hands that shake, feet that freeze mid-step and a face that rarely smiles...these are just some of the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease that can be hard to understand for young children. Written with rhymes, a dash of humor and lots of love, this book is a story that a grandpa is telling to his great-grandsons about what it's like to live with Parkinson's. It helps to take some of the mystery away, and reminds us that Grandpa is still there, and still loves us, even as Parkinson's changes his body.

"It's a powerful memoir of a mother's undying love, faith, family, challenges, and the profound human spirit." --Joan Marineau, Licensed Mental Health CounselorOne phone call shatters Marcie's life--her son Hunter had suffered a psychotic episode that landed him in a mental hospital thousands of miles away. But even after he's home and seemingly on the road to recovery, the voices in his head direct him to kill his parents and throw himself in front of a moving vehicle. It seems more than Marcie can bear, but by the grace of God, she and her family usher Hunter, and each other, through his psychotic breaks and the dire aftermath. But every day is a balancing act, one in which they never know which side they'll land.Written from her mother's heart, Marcie doesn't sugarcoat the effects of drug abuse and mental illness, tackling head on the shame and seclusion that accompanies the life-changing diagnoses. Infused with grace and mercy, Shattering offers hope to those who face challenges that seem insurmountable.

Hands that shake, feet that freeze mid-step and a face that rarely smiles...these are just some of the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease that can be hard to understand for young children. Written with rhymes, a dash of humor and lots of love, this book is a story that a grandpa is telling to his great-grandsons about what it's like to live with Parkinson's. It helps to take some of the mystery away, and reminds us that Grandpa is still there, and still loves us, even as Parkinson's changes his body.

Drac is back! A funny and spooky new adventure in the best-selling and beloved series about a town where the grown-ups are more than a little weird.Just when you thought it was safe to go out on the playground...Drac is back!There are some odd grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the school's new playground monitor really be the most famous vampire of all? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!