Books with author Mary Fitzgerald

Quarters are seen and spent all the time, but how much do readers really know about these coins? Learning about quarters unlocks important facts that support both math and social studies curriculum topics. Readers practice addition with quarters, and they also learn the history behind the symbols on the quarter. Unfamiliar terms are made clear in a helpful picture glossary, and the close picture-text correlation on each page improves reading comprehension. Detailed photographs presented in an eye-catching way help readers visualize each new fact they learn about quarters.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. It's 1929, and twelve-year-old Martha has no choice but to work as a maid in the New York City mansion of the wealthy Sewell family. But, despite the Gatsby-like parties and trimmings of success, she suspects something might be deeply wrong in the household--specifically with Rose Sewell, the formerly vivacious lady of the house who now refuses to leave her room. The other servants say Rose is crazy, but scrappy, strong-willed Martha thinks there's more to the story--and that the paintings in the Sewell's gallery contain a hidden message detailing the truth. But in a house filled with secrets, nothing is quite what it seems, and no one is who they say. Can Martha follow the clues, decipher the code, and solve the mystery of what's really going on with Rose Sewell?

Rupert had an attitude.He thought he was better than all the other trees. Better than the ash, the elm, the birch, even better than the maple. Rupert, the sturdy oak, grew acorns. Acorns fed all the forest animals: the squirrels, the deer and the lowly blind moles all depended on Rupert's acorns to get through the winter.Rupert was proud of that. Too proud.So proud that no birds would nest in Rupert's great branches. They didn't like being around someone who thought he was a little better than all the rest. The other trees couldn't be bothered with him either. Rupert was lonely.Rupert, the Sturdy Oak Tree tells the story of the change of heart Rupert must undergo to finally become part of the forest's family of trees and teaches its young listeners the value of being friendly and of seeing the worth in all others.J. Fitzgerald is the mother of five children, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and she has been reading children's stories to all of them. She also loves to draw and has created all of the illustrations in Rupert, the Sturdy Oak Tree. Ms. Fitzgerald grew up on a farm and so easily writes stories about those things that she observed there as a child.

Quarters are seen and spent all the time, but how much do readers really know about these coins? Learning about quarters unlocks important facts that support both math and social studies curriculum topics. Readers practice addition with quarters, and they also learn the history behind the symbols on the quarter. Unfamiliar terms are made clear in a helpful picture glossary, and the close picture-text correlation on each page improves reading comprehension. Detailed photographs presented in an eye-catching way help readers visualize each new fact they learn about quarters.

Arkansas Fury by J.R. Fitzgerald is a story of loyalty, friendship and truth. Three teenage boys set out in a search for answers we all must find for ourselves. The journey begins when a violent dispute between old girlfriends clashes with a new boyfriend that loves to be abusive. When do we involve ourselves in other people’s business? Do we merely sit up and take notice, or stand up for what is morally right and take action? Amid the social strive the jovial humor in Arkansas Fury lets us know that while things are bad, better days are up ahead. Every young man and woman has a passion to be better than they are. Do you remember who you wanted to be? Join in the action and adventure as these teens discover themselves, and you may remember for yourself what’s worth fighting for.

A dark, queer YA fantasy that's perfect for fans of the Three Dark Crowns series and Wicked Saints. After Emanuela Ragno kills the one person in Occhia who can create water, she must find a way to save her city from dying of thirst.Emanuela Ragno always gets what she wants. With her daring mind and socialite schemes, she refuses to be the demure young lady everyone wants her to be. In her most ambitious move yet, she's about to marry Alessandro Morandi, her childhood best friend and the heir to the wealthiest house in Occhia. Emanuela doesn't care that she and her groom are both gay, because she doesn't want a love match. She wants power, and through Ale, she'll have it all.But Emanuela has a secret that could shatter her plans. In the city of Occhia, the only source of water is the watercrea, a mysterious being who uses magic to make water from blood. When their first bruise-like omen appears on their skin, all Occhians must surrender themselves to the watercrea to be drained of life. Everyone throughout history has given themselves up for the greater good. Everyone except Emanuela. She's kept the tiny omen on her hip out of sight for years.When the watercrea exposes Emanuela during her wedding ceremony and takes her to be sacrificed, Emanuela fights back . . . and kills her. Now Occhia has no one to make their water and no idea how to get more. In a race against time, Emanuela and Ale must travel through the mysterious, blood-red veil that surrounds their city to uncover the secrets of the watercrea's magic and find a way to save their people -- no matter what it takes.