Books with author Marcia Reynolds

When their mother is called to Iraq with her National Guard Unit, 17-year-old Mario Barajas and his 10-year-old brother, Eddie, move in with their Aunt Carmen. Eddie, hungry for the love of a father, happily soaks up the attention their aunt's boyfriend, Denton, freely gives. Mario is caught up with a girlfriend who is his first love, with high school soccer, and with work. He barely notices as his little brother becomes more and more withdrawn. Then, returning home earlier than expected one evening, he walks in on the terrible secret. Mario must take desperate measures to protect Eddie. This is a gripping tale of trust, betrayal, and secrets that should never be kept. Above all, this is the story of the bond of love between two brothers.The suspense builds as Mario must take big risks and suffer personal losses to keep his brother safe. Written with a keen understanding of teens and a remarkable awareness of sexual abuse dynamics, this wise novel is an important addition for any collection serving teens. –School Library Journal All teens can find something to identify with or learn from in this cathartic and ultimately hopeful tale of recovery from sexual abuse. -Booklist

Three young children, Billy, his sister Molly and her best school friend Lily - oh and a dog called Jack - make 'friends' with people that some children might be afraid of and others might not believe ever existed.If you believe their 'friends' once existed, you should find the journeys that they all go on, to varying places and into different times, to be of great interest.Even if you do not believe in their 'friends', you could still find very interesting the things that the children believe existed from 'where they stand' and look inside a different world from the one that you live in.