Books with author Martha L. Lambert

A novel about throwing things out -- and letting people in.Annabelle has a secret . . . a secret so big she won't allow friends within five miles of her home. Her mom collects things. Their house is overflowing with stuff. It gives Annabelle's sister nightmares, her brother spends as much time as he can at friends' houses, and her dad buries himself in his work.So when a stack of newspapers falls on Annabelle's sister, it sparks a catastrophic fight between their parents--one that might tear them all apart--and Annabelle starts to think that things at home finally need to change. Is it possible for her to clean up the family's mess? Or are they really, truly broken?Mary E. Lambert's moving and heart-breakingly funny debut novel about the things we hold dear--and the things we let go--will resonate with anyone whose life has ever felt just a little too messy.

Annabelle has a secret . . . a secret so big she won't allow friends within five miles of her home. Her mom collects things. Their house is overflowing with stuff. It gives Annabelle's sister nightmares, her brother spends as much time as he can at friends' houses, and her dad buries himself in his work.So when a stack of newspapers falls on Annabelle's sister, it sparks a catastrophic fight between their parents--one that might tear them all apart--and Annabelle starts to think that things at home finally need to change. Is it possible for her to clean up the family's mess? Or are they really, truly broken?Mary E. Lambert's moving and heart-breakingly funny debut novel about the things we hold dear--and the things we let go--will resonate with anyone whose life has ever felt just a little too messy.

Annabelle has a secret . . . a secret so big she won't allow friends within five miles of her home. Her mom collects things. Their house is overflowing with stuff. It gives Annabelle's sister nightmares, her brother spends as much time as he can at friends' houses, and her dad buries himself in his work. So when a stack of newspapers falls on Annabelle's sister, it sparks a catastrophic fight between their parents--one that might tear them all apart--and Annabelle starts to think that things at home finally need to change. Is it possible for her to clean up the family's mess? Or are they really, truly broken? Mary E. Lambert's moving and heart-breakingly funny debut novel about the things we hold dear--and the things we let go--will resonate with anyone whose life has ever felt just a little too messy.

In this edge-of-your-seat survival story, four classmates are stranded in a desert wilderness after a flash flood separates them from the rest of their grade. Can they make it to safety?Lavender's class is on a field trip in the desert of Chiricahua National Monument, hiking down a ravine, when a flash flood strikes!As the water hurtles down the ravine, everyone sprints for safety. Lavender runs in the opposite direction as the rest of her class and scrambles up a tree while the torrential river rages by.When the waters finally recede, Lavender finds herself stranded in the brutal heat of the desert with only her ex-best friend Marisol, mean-girl Rachelle, and a boy named John. They are shaken, disoriented, and have just one pack of supplies and the most basic wilderness knowledge. Can they find their way back to safety? They will have to learn to work together in spite of their differences ― if they want to survive.

Wonderful and enchanting picture book that parents can expect to read to their child again and again. This books story is told in a beautiful soothing rhythm which is perfect for reading aloud to your child before bed time, sweet dreams are guaranteed.This book is perfect for your little budding car and train enthusiast or for any child that is amazed by things that go. The wonderful illustrations will set your child’s imagination on overdrive as they read this book from cover to cover over and over again. This is sure to become your child’s favorite.

Horatio Horndragon likes many things about school. He likes dragon practice, eating charcoal sandwiches and Tire Tidbits for lunch, and playing capture-the-princess. But when Horatio doesn't like something he doesn't always listen, and Horatio doesn't like having to memorize his home address and phone number. After all, he is a smart little dragon, and he won't ever get lost. Or will he?

Wonderful and enchanting picture book that parents can expect to read to their child again and again. This books story is told in a beautiful soothing rhythm which is perfect for reading aloud to your child before bed time, sweet dreams are guaranteed. This book is perfect for your little budding car and train enthusiast or for any child that is amazed by things that go. The wonderful illustrations will set your child’s imagination on overdrive as they read this book from cover to cover over and over again. This is sure to become your child’s favorite.

DK Pockets is a major series of reference guides, small enough to fit in a pocket but comprehensive enough to provide an in-depth look at each subject. Pockets may be compact, but they are bursting with text and pictures. Within the covers, the enthusiast will find essential facts on the subject, plus a valuable reference section packed with charts and lists. These highly collectible guides are fascinating and easy-to-use mini-information books that gather everything you need to know about a subject-and put it in your pocket!Paperback | 3.85 x 5.07in | 128 pages | ISBN 9780789495952 | 21 Jul 2003 | Dorling Kindersley | 8 - 12 years