Books with author Margaret Ayer

This is a full-length novel (fantasy/mystery) for middle-graders and young adults, although readers of all ages will enjoy it. The main character is Sapphiry Rose, a blue-eyed, red-haired, petite young girl, who never quite felt like she belonged. She is very precocious and determined, and that coupled with her small stature and striking appearance, makes her an outcast among her peers. Then, one night, shortly after her 12th birthday, she is catapulted into an unknown world that exists below the Earth’s surface. There, she learns her true identity, the secrets of this unique civilization, and the mystery surrounding the events that led to her separation from it. The world of the Inner Core is not only an intriguing place, but its values and philosophies will inspire many to follow their dreams and develop their natural gifts and talents for the betterment of all society.

Once upon a time in America and around the world, people knew which wild growing plants they could eat, and which they could not. In modern times that knowledge is almost lost to us. Thankfully, Claire has a neighbor, Celeste, to whom the knowledge has been passed down. Follow Claire and Celeste as they explore their own back yards and create a meal from foraged “weeds.” Learn along with Claire which plants are edible, nutritious, and delicious.

Once upon a time in America and around the world, people knew which wild growing plants they could eat, and which they could not. In modern times that knowledge is almost lost to us. Thankfully, Claire has a neighbor, Celeste, to whom the knowledge has been passed down. Follow Claire and Celeste as they explore their own back yards and create a meal from foraged “weeds.” Learn along with Claire which plants are edible, nutritious, and delicious.

Once upon a time in America and around the world, people knew which wild growing plants they could eat, and which they could not. In modern times that knowledge is almost lost to us. Thankfully, Claire has a neighbor, Celeste, to whom the knowledge has been passed down. Follow Claire and Celeste as they explore their own back yards and create a meal from foraged “weeds.” Learn along with Claire which plants are edible, nutritious, and delicious.

With the help of the New Spain government and the local Ohlone Indians, the Mission Santa Clara de Asís was founded in 1777. The tools that they received from the government were supplemental to the physical labor that the Indian provided. The content provided in this book, aligned to California state standards, will provide students with a greater insight into the story of Santa Clara de Asís and California’s mission system. Readers will also be introduced to themes of economics, distribution, and time. This book is filled with excellent primary source materials and visuals, including illustrations, paintings, and maps.