Books with author Martin Brown

Arthur wants to play Deep, Dark Sea on the computer every chance he gets. He's hooked! When his mother leaves for work and asks him not to touch the computer, Arthur can't resist the temptation. Disobedience leads to disaster when Arthur and his friend Buster both reach for the mouse -- and the computer screen goes blank! Will Arthur be able to fix the computer before his mom gets home from work? Once again Arthur, D.W., and friends lead us on a hilarious adventure kids won't want to miss.

Summer can change everything.And for eighteen year old, bookish Katie Quinn, it just might after an accidental mix-up at the airport leaves her stuck with the wrong suitcase. A suitcase full of short shorts, high heels, and absolutely nothing she would normally dare to wear. That is, until her newfound look garners the attention of Key West's biggest hottie, and might just give her the one thing she's always dreamed of--an epic summer romance. The exact kind of romance her best friend, Oliver Hayes, only wishes he could give her. But for Oliver, getting Katie to see him as more than just a best friend will be about as easy as beating his long time rival and Katie's crush, Brad Garrison, in the local kite-surfing competition. Nearly impossible. And just as important. With more than just a contest on the line and a friendship at stake, will this be the summer Katie finds her footing-even if it's in someone else's shoes-and Oliver finally gets the courage to tell the girl he loves how he really feels? Or, like a kite in a hurricane, will everything they've ever hoped for be lost in the summer storm?

On the picturesque island of Martha's Vineyard, there are two kinds of residents. Locals and Stays.When hard working local boy, Lane McCarthy, doesn't receive thefinancial aid he needs for the prestigious Ivy League school he's beenaccepted to in the fall, he sets out to do whatever is necessary toachieve his dream--even if it means parking cars at the island's mostexclusive country club.The same country club where Summer Stay, Ashley Whitmore, of theConnecticut Whitmore's, and her elite group of friends plan to spend the summer working as well. Working on their tans, their backhands, andtheir social standings.As the summer heat goes up on the island so does the ante when anunexpected bet from Ashley's ex, Gregory, provides Lane not only achance to make a quick buck, but to learn an even quicker lesson.Gregory Chase hates to lose and will stop at nothing to win.With stakes as high as the surf, and hopes as high as the middaysun, will Lane and Ashley decide they're willing to wager anything it takes--eveneach other--in order to follow their dreams? Or will they risk everything and go all in together?

He's been on the scene in your stores and selling in big numbers for almost twenty-five years: Arthur, the bestselling aardvark. Now his Emmy award-winning, number-one rated children's TV show, Arthur, has catapulted his book sales to new heights. Arthur has sold in the past, continues to sell in record numbers in the present, and Now Little, Brown offers a fantastic promotion to make sure Arthur and D.W. will be star performers this fall and always. The promotion features an eye-catching display, extensive print and television advertising, and lots of prizes for booksellers and customers, too.Arthur's been around for almost twenty-five years, and if he's going anywhere, it's up -- in sales and in the ratings! Stay tuned to Little, Brown for more adventures from loveable Arthur, his sister, D.W., and their pals, for now and always.

D.W. can't wait to get a library card, but she has to learn how to write her full name first. She practices and practices, and is finally rewarded with a library card of her very own. But when she tries to find the book she wants, it's gone! Somehow D.W. manages to wait a whole week for the book to be returned, only to hear that she can't damage it or her library card will be taken away--forever!