Books with author Marlene Matthews

WHEN SARA STANLEY AND JO PITTS CHANGED PLACES, SARA didn't count on Jo's criminal past. Unable to convince her captors that she is not Jo Pitts, Sara finds herself locked in a shack, let out only to pick pockets on the mainland docks. Meanwhile, desperate to understand why her darling Sara, is acting so strangely, Hetty King employs all sorts of hilarious tactics to control her niece. But the new Sara who steals, lies, cheats and continually burps, has Hetty King at her wits end. Will the real Sara Stanley ever made it home before it's too late?Adapted from the award-winning, internationally acclaimed television series, the magical adventures of “The Story Girl” continue — in the spirit and tradition of Lucy Maud Montgomery — for a new generation of young readers.“Road to Avonlea offers family programming filled with warmth, charm and more.”LOS ANGELES TIMES“Road to Avonlea confirms its status as the most consistently high quality television series Canada has ever produced.”THE GLOBE AND MAIL

WHEN SARA STANLEY AND JO PITTS MEET, FELIX KING DOES a double take. “You two could be twins!” he says. But Felix’s innocent observation brings a mischievous glint to Sara’s eyes. Desperate to escape the clutches of her overbearing Aunt Hetty, Sara convinces Jo, a streetwise orphan, to switch places with her. Meanwhile, Sara gets Gus Pike to take her to the mainland — leaving a confused Hetty to deal with the uncontrollable new Sara Stanley. But the plan backfires. When Gus suddenly disappears, Sara finds herself face-to-face with Jo Pitts’ dangerous past.The first of a two-book adventure. Adapted from the award-winning, internationally acclaimed television series, the magical adventures of “The Story Girl” continue—in the spirit and tradition of Lucy Maud Montgomery —for a new generation of young readers.“Road to Avonlea offers family programming filled with warmth, charm and more.” LOS ANGELES TIMES“Road to Avonlea confirms its status as the most consistently high quality television series Canada has ever produced.”THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Practice writing in cursive handwriting while reading and copying Bible verses. Each verse is from the King James version of the Bible. The Bible verses are written in cursive. Below each line of the Bible verse is space to rewrite it by hand. The traditional three lines are included as a guide to help align the top, middle, and bottom of each letter. There are 127 pages of Bible verses to copy. The Bible verses are written in large letters and plenty of room is provided for large handwriting.

Sit back, put your feet up, and enjoy The Good Side of Memory, a throwback love letter to the 1960s. A simpler and easier time with little or no technology. What was it like with no computers, no iPad, no iPhone? A black and white TV with three channels? A record player with vinyl records? No take-out? Let your mind wander and bring back your own memories of a time gone by.