Books with author Melissa Williams

A feisty girl from a family of ranchers lands a job as a daredevil stunt girl in the early days of silent film in this adventurous and funny cross between Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken and Ramona.Pearl lives on a ranch where her chores include collecting eggs and feeding ornery ostriches. She has three older brothers, who don't coddle her at all. And she knows a thing or two about horses, too.One day, Pearl's brothers get cushy jobs doing stunts for this new form of entertainment called "moving pictures." They're the Daredevil Donnelly Brothers, a Death-Defying Cowboy Trio. Before she knows it, Pearl has stumbled into being a stunt girl herself--and dreams of becoming a star. The only problem is, her mother has no idea what she's up to. And let's just say she wouldn't be too happy to find out that Pearl's been jumping out of burning buildings in her spare time.Filled with action, humor, and heart--not to mention those pesky ostriches--The Nerviest Girl in the World introduces a spunky heroine whose adventures will have kids on the edge of their seats and whose sense of humor will have them laughing until the very last line.

A feisty girl from a family of ranchers lands a job as a daredevil stunt girl in the early days of silent film in this adventurous and funny cross between Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken and Ramona.Pearl lives on a ranch where her chores include collecting eggs and feeding ornery ostriches. She has three older brothers, who don't coddle her at all. And she knows a thing or two about horses, too.One day, Pearl's brothers get cushy jobs doing stunts for this new form of entertainment called "moving pictures." They're the Daredevil Donnelly Brothers, a Death-Defying Cowboy Trio. Before she knows it, Pearl has stumbled into being a stunt girl herself--and dreams of becoming a star. The only problem is, her mother has no idea what she's up to. And let's just say she wouldn't be too happy to find out that Pearl's been jumping out of burning buildings in her spare time.Filled with action, humor, and heart--not to mention those pesky ostriches--The Nerviest Girl in the World introduces a spunky heroine whose adventures will have kids on the edge of their seats and whose sense of humor will have them laughing until the very last line.

It's 1814 and Charlotte lives just outside the city of Boston. She always has something to look forward to—tending Mama's garden, visiting Papa's blacksmith shop, and embarking on her very own Scottish adventure! This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.Charlotte lives with her family near the bustling city of Boston. What an exciting time she has! There’s Mama’s garden to tend to, Papa’s blacksmith shop to visit, and lots of brothers and sisters to play with. But best of all, Charlotte is a brand-new American girl, born just one generation after the United States of America was formed.

The works of 75 young authors and illustrators, grades 3 through 12, is showcased in this short story and poetry compilation brought to you by the iWRITE Literacy Organization. Enjoy the imaginative stories, poems and drawings of our talented authors and artists as they express their love of literacy through the written word and art. Please visit iWRITE.org to find out how to become involved in our next short story project.

The works of 75 young authors and illustrators, grades 3 through 12, is showcased in this short story and poetry compilation brought to you by the iWRITE Literacy Organization. Enjoy the imaginative stories, poems and drawings of our talented authors and artists as they express their love of literacy through the written word and art. Please visit iWRITE.org to find out how to become involved in our next short story project.

Expanding the the classic American pioneer saga from the award-winning Little House series, this prequel follows Laura's great-grandmother, Martha. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.It’s 1788, and six-year-old Martha lives in a little stone house in Glencaraid, Scotland. Martha’s father is Laird Glencaraid, and the life of a laird’s daughter is not always easy for a lively girl like Martha. She would rather be running barefoot through the fields of heather than acting like a proper lady! But between lessons, Martha always finds time to play on the rolling Scottish hills.

When Iggy's new teacher continues to eat his homework, he realizes his old ways of studying are over. It will take the mind of a creative genius to fix Iggy's problems in class. What started off as a lonely, boring school year missing his best friend, Snap Shell, turns into a suspenseful ride that includes a strange encounter with a crab and an unexpected trip to the hospital. With the help of his friends and his little sister's stuffed animals, Iggy discovers a hidden talent that proves he never had a problem after all.

The works of 75 young authors and illustrators, grades 3 through 12, is showcased in this short story and poetry compilation brought to you by the iWRITE Literacy Organization. Enjoy the imaginative stories, poems and drawings of our talented authors and artists as they express their love of literacy through the written word and art. Please visit iWRITE.org to find out how to become involved in our next short story project.

The works of 75 young authors and illustrators, grades 3 through 12, is showcased in this short story and poetry compilation brought to you by the iWRITE Literacy Organization. Enjoy the imaginative stories, poems and drawings of our talented authors and artists as they express their love of literacy through the written word and art. Please visit iWRITE.org to find out how to become involved in our next short story project.

Eighteen year olds often have problems, especially those who constantly have to move to new towns where they don’t know a soul. Sonnet Gray however, is not your typical eighteen year old. When her family moves, they don’t just move to new towns, they move to new centuries. She and her family are members of the Lost; a group of time travelers who have no control over when and where their journeys take them.Hopelessly old-fashioned, and yet more modern than most girls her age, Sonnet is fluent in several different languages, and takes care of the motley crew she calls family by working in a coffee shop and playing the guitar.When she finds herself in 21st century America, she encounters a curious cast of characters. Some change her life for the better, while others seem to cause her nothing but heartache.With each journey through time, the Lost are forced to leave behind the ones they love. Though they make new friends along the way, no one will ever take the place of Sonnet’s sister Rose, who was left behind as a child in the fifteenth century. The ghost of her sister seems to beckon to her no matter where she finds herself, but are the sisters destined to be reunited, or does fate have other plans?A ghost story with a sci-fi Gothic twist, Shadows Gray will keep you up at night wondering if the redemptive power of love is enough to change history.