Books with author Mary Hayward

Sophie and her brother, Cole, are going to their Nana's for a visit. There is always so much to explore at Nana's. Especially the enchanted gardens! They could hardly wait to see all their friends who lived there. Enchanted gardens were more fun than average gardens. Magical characters patiently await a visit from children who believe! But Sophie and Cole's visit will bring more adventure than they might be prepared for and they may need help. Can you help them?

Danny's back! Andy couldn't believe his eyes! He hadn't seen his magical friend for two years. And then suddenly, while making microwave popcorn, the impossible happens. Danny appears out of nowhere holding a baby dragon! There is never a dull moment when Danny is in town! Join Andy, his friends Bobby, Trudy and Melissa, and their magical visitor for another adventure of mystery, magic and mayhem! Follow along while the group deals with snakes, lizards,and all matter of reptiles. The friends are older and more able to battle the real evil that stands in their way.

Short but powerful story for older middle-grade readers about a service dog and her handler by educator and coiner of the term “faction” (fiction based on fact) Ward (Letters Home, 2004).On her second birthday, yellow Labrador retriever Maddie was awarded to Tom Ward, a Marine Corps veteran with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Trained as a service dog since she was 5 weeks old, Maddie spent an additional two weeks training with Tom before they traveled to his home in North Carolina. The story details the ways Maddie assists Tom—opening the kitchen drawers and refrigerator, picking up things he has dropped, sensing when he is tired or cold, etc.—while also providing guidelines for young children on how to behave around a service dog. Through photographs and text (sometimes told from Maddie’s point of view), the reader learns that a service dog should never be approached or touched when working with a handler unless the handler gives permission. Some information on the progression of ALS also emerges in the story. As fitting for a children’s book, the story not only shows how Maddie helps Tom, but provides a glimpse into their life together—going to the beach, dining out, playing ball, and having a late afternoon snack. The author—Tom’s spouse—also provides information on the service organization that provided them with Maddie as well as other useful links. While the text is well-written and provides important, heartfelt information, the photographs elevate this work. More than words possibly could, they convey the close relationship shared by Tom and Maddie. In addition, seeing Maddie in action clarifies how she provides various services to Tom.Affecting, insightful, and informative account of a lovely service dog and her handler. ~ Kirkus Review Faction (fiction based on fact), Creative Non-fiction, ages 10+

Title: The Squire's Legacy.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification:++++<Source Library> British Library<Contributors> Hay, Mary; <Original Pub Date> 1875.<Physical Description> 3 vol. ; 8º.<Shelfmark> 12636.f.3.