Books with author Marty Mokler Banks

A stirring, standalone tale from the author of The G.G. Series chapter books.Twins Tempest & Serena couldn't be more different. Wild, brave Tempest wants summer to last forever, while calm, timid Serena can't wait for the quiet joys of the new school year. When Tempest decides to skip fourth grade and seek exotic adventures, Serena promises to save her sister's seat on the bus. Will Tempest make it home? Can Serena keep her promise? As each sister battles bullies, disasters, and loneliness, they discover they're more alike than they know. THE ADVENTURES OF TEMPEST & SERENA is that rare mix: a suspenseful yet charming chapter book for ages 6 and up.

A stirring, standalone tale from the author of The G.G. Series chapter books. Twins Tempest & Serena couldn't be more different. Wild, brave Tempest wants summer to last forever, while calm, timid Serena can't wait for the quiet joys of the new school year. When Tempest decides to skip fourth grade and seek exotic adventures, Serena promises to save her sister's seat on the bus. Will Tempest make it home? Can Serena keep her promise? As each sister battles bullies, disasters, and loneliness, they discover they're more alike than they know. THE ADVENTURES OF TEMPEST & SERENA is that rare mix: a suspenseful yet charming chapter book for ages 6 and up.

Introduce children ages 3 to 8 to the benefits and blessings of proper behavior by first introducing them to the crazy Splatters family. They're a rude and messy bunch who live in chaos. So when they get an invitation from the Duchess to join her for a fancy dinner...it's time for a crash course in manners (and some fun!). Kids will love the colorful artwork and characters and will want their favorite adult to read aloud the catchy rhyming text again and again. They might not even notice they're receiving etiquette lessons on table manners, teamwork, cleanliness, and proper language right along with the Splatters.

Introduce children ages 3 to 8 to the benefits and blessings of proper behavior by first introducing them to the crazy Splatters family. They're a rude and messy bunch who live in chaos. So when they get an invitation from the Duchess to join her for a fancy dinner...it's time for a crash course in manners (and some fun!). Kids will love the colorful artwork and characters and will want their favorite adult to read aloud the catchy rhyming text again and again. They might not even notice they're receiving etiquette lessons on table manners, teamwork, cleanliness, and proper language right along with the Splatters.

Eight-year-old G.G. climbs all over stuff—from the couch in her apartment to the boulders at the park. So when she’s invited to Stinky Sarah’s birthday party at Rock Star climbing gym, G.G.’s up the wall in no time. G.G. likes it so much, she and her friend, Isaac, take a rock climbing class. When they head outside, things are suddenly more difficult. Can G.G. brave those steep rock faces up Zoo Canyon? Scale this death-defying chapter book for ages 6—10.

Woo hoo! G.G. has always wanted to snowboard, and now she gets her chance. She boldly tells her family, “It’s the halfpipe or nothing!” But it’s a lot harder than she expected. Can G.G. brave that crazy flying couch, the lift? Slide the rails at the terrain park with her cousin Carlos? Or even ride the big, scary halfpipe? Shred the mountain with sassy, spunky G.G. in the first of this fresh, new chapter book series for kids ages 6-9. Join G.G.—an eight-year-old Hispanic girl who lives in a big-city apartment —as she explores the joys and pitfalls of snowboarding for the first time. A thrilling read for kids in first through fourth grades, and a great Winter Olympics sports adventure for kids of all ages. With photo illustrations by a former member of the U.S. Snowboard Team! “An epic ride!” —Susie Floros, Editor-in-Chief, Snowboard Magazine

Eight-year-old G.G. climbs all over stuff—from the couch in her apartment to the boulders at the park. So when she’s invited to Stinky Sarah’s birthday party at Rock Star climbing gym, G.G.’s up the wall in no time. G.G. likes it so much, she and her friend, Isaac, take a rock climbing class. When they head outside, things are suddenly more difficult. Can G.G. brave those steep rock faces up Zoo Canyon? Scale this death-defying chapter book for ages 6—10.

Woo hoo! G.G. has always wanted to snowboard, and now she gets her chance. She boldly tells her family, “It’s the halfpipe or nothing!” But it’s a lot harder than she expected. Can G.G. brave that crazy flying couch, the lift? Slide the rails at the terrain park with her cousin Carlos? Or even ride the big, scary halfpipe? Shred the mountain with sassy, spunky G.G. in the first of this fresh, new chapter book series for kids ages 6-10.Join G.G.—an eight-year-old Hispanic girl who lives in a big-city apartment —as she explores the joys and pitfalls of snowboarding for the first time, and the ultimate adventure of snowboarding down a real halfpipe. A thrilling read for kids in first through fourth grades. With photo illustrations by a former member of the U.S. Snowboard Team!“An epic ride!” —Susie Floros, Editor-in-Chief, Snowboard Magazine