Books with author Marla Jones

‘The SECRET of APPLEGATE FARM’, is the first book of The Anderson Girls Books. In this launching of The Anderson Girls Series, follow Noelle and Alaina Anderson where ‘...an intriguing summer adventure at an old farmhouse leads three teenagers into exciting explorations that they cannot resist.’“Fall in love with the characters as I have in real life. Let this first book of the series become ‘Something Special’ bringing the characters to life inside your heart as it did inside my heart with each stroke of the pen,” says the author. “It is also a joy to write these adventure books and include our girls as characters in a series of books that can become so vibrant, uplifting, and truly a lot of fun. The world could use a little more writing that is good, wholesome, and fun and yet… something that can still let teenagers be teenagers.”Through a project called ‘Design My Book Cover’, author Mark Jones extended an opportunity for the students at Gordo Elementary School to design the book cover for the launching of the first book in this wonderful adventure series of books, ‘The Anderson Girls Books’. This unique book cover is the result of a joint effort and tremendous team project between the author, the school, and the students.Mark Jones is an Award-Winning Author and Songwriter.

It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to my best buddy and longtime friend, Sam the Tugboat and the beautiful, sunny, pleasant and idyllic coastal community of Beach Harbor! Please allow me the opportunity to paint a portrait of childlike wonder, sweetness and light as I pull back the curtain to take you, my special guests, on a short tour of Sam’s world especially for you.Sam’s world is a world of smiles, laughter, sunshine and happy endings – despite the fact that many of his adventures are very serious and quite dangerous in fact! Somehow, Sam and those who help him, always find a way to save the day to keep everyone safe and sound – especially little children!

Jennifer was amazed as she gazed at the most marvelous sight she had ever seen! Before her in the distance was a wonder to behold – an island of beauty and splendor beyond her wildest dreams! Rising out of the turquoise blue sea was a majestic tropical island with pristine beaches of sugar-white sand.The terrain rose steeply into alpine peaks that pierced through a thin layer of wispy clouds.Rising above the clouds and set against a powder blue sky, stood the most beautiful and fabulous turreted castle glistening in the sunshine! A colorful and festive array of flags, pennants and streamers flew above the castle’s silver-white stones and pointed slate-shingled turrets. Jennifer was speechless and spellbound at the sight!