Books with author Michelle Kemp

Two life-long best friends grow up and begin to grow apart in this honest, deeply felt middle grade debut.Sara and Nadine. Nadine and Sara. It’s only ever been the two of them. Two halves of the same person. Best friends forever—until they aren’t. Everything has changed this year. Nadine has suddenly skipped a grade and gone to high school without Sara. No matter how hard she fights to save their friendship, Sara can feel it slipping away. But change can happen from the inside, too. The forever-friend days of running through sprinklers and slurping up ice cream cones may be over. Yet in their place, Sara just might discover something new and wonderful: herself.

The sequel to HEXED. Indie has spent the last few weeks frantically searching for Paige. She’s tried every spell imaginable, but witchcraft has gotten her nowhere, and she’s going crazy with guilt. Despite what her warlock boyfriend, Bishop, tells her, Indie knows it’s her fault her best friend was kidnapped by the Priory. And with the Priory destroyed, finding Paige feels more hopeless than ever—especially when Indie discovers that Paige isn’t even on Earth. She’s trapped in Los Demonios, an alternate dimension of Los Angeles filled with evil paranormals. No one who has gone there has ever come out.Fueled by terror and loyalty, Indie is desperate to find a way into the underworld prison. She’ll worry about getting out later. But facing the dark world’s most dangerous witches and warlocks on her own means keeping her plan hush-hush—and forging alliances with some sketchy people, including a seriously sexy sorcerer. Sometimes a witch must keep secrets from the people she cares about most. And sometimes she isn’t the only one with secrets. . . . Praise for HEXED “Wicked fun!” —Amy Plum, author of the Die for Me series “A perfect mix of action, romance, and humor—Hexed kept me riveted until the very last page!” —Amy Tintera, author of Reboot“Fast-paced, with sizzling tension!” —Victoria Scott, author of Fire & Flood

The Sheep family are big snobs as can be seen by their names, Lord and Lady Sheep. Lord Sheep looks down on the goat family because they are poor. The goat family know how to have fun even if it means getting dirty. Lord Sheep lets his daughter, Lady Lamb, play with the kids on condition that she doesn't get dirty. But when you are having fun dirt seems to happen.

This story introduces Mother Goat's city relatives. Her sister, Sandy Goat, is bringing her children to visit their cousins. The city kids are sophisticated and turn their noses up at any fun activities that the farm kids and Lady Lamb propose. Eventually, however, their resistance is worn down and they surprisingly have such a good time that they are reluctant to leave.

This endearing story stars an eccentric, exceedingly wealthy Merchant in disguise. He drives a white cube van to a flea market where he proceeds to purchase everything. After lovingly restoring each piece, he sends Michael on assignment to deliver the items as gifts. Seven people are delightfully surprised when they encounter royalty on an ordinary day. Gorgeous, hand-drawn illustrations charm the hearts of young and old in this timeless treasure. A captivated fan of children's literature, in and out of her classrooms, Michelle sought to weave the mysteries and glories of heaven into a whimsical tale for all to enjoy.