Books with author Miss Maureen Gordon

Sam is sad that is Mum's attempt at gardening often ends in failure. But one summer she rescues a half dead plant and plants it in the garden. Join Curious Sam and his Mum as they watch in surprise as this plant begin to grow into not one but two vegetables and become a vegetable of giant proportions. Finally Mum will have something she can eat from the garden.

This book has been written to inspire, and motivate you, to be all that you can be, it is aimed at 11-15-year-olds. The topics I’ve covered are relevant to you and will help you as you face issues as an emerging adolescent and teenager. They are meant to help you tackle some of the situations you face every day with new insight and purpose. At the end of each section, there will be questions and exercises for you to consider. I believe you are the present generation and not the next generation, and if you are the present generation, then you need to be all that you can be in this generation

Sam's Mum attempts at gardening often ends in failure, with rotten tomatoes and dried up beans. But all this changes one summer when she buys a vegetable plant that looks dead and plants it in the garden. Join curious Sam and his mum as they discover that this vegetable has a big surprise in store for them. This is a tale of giant proportion. This book uses humour to teach about the science of gardening in a story that children will enjoy. It is suitable for children 5-6 years.

Penny and Monique's Caribbean Adventure is a delightful story that explores the importance of family, community and culture as seen through the eyes of eight year old twins who visit the Island of Jamaica for the first time. Penny and Monique are set for adventure when they reunite with their Grandmother Merle and their extended family. They stay in a house which is warm and inviting to family and pest alike. Whether it is spending time with a lady who talks to her animals, meeting bad tempered dogs, climbing a hazardous waterfall or encountering cows and crabs. They experience fun, laughter and scary times. Join them on their adventure.

In this tale our Hero Lucky the key gets lost too many times to count and he finds himself in many dangerous and tricky situations. What Lucky does not realise is that he is special and has a very important purpose. It does not matter how many times he is lost his owner will look for him until he is found. He is the key that ensures that everyone is always safe and secure as he opens the door to their home every day. This is a book for children 5-7 years to teach the valuable lessons of knowing how important you are , that you have a purpose and you are valuable and special.

In this tale our Hero Lucky the key gets lost too many times to count and he finds himself in many dangerous and tricky situations. What Lucky does not realise is that he is special and has a very important purpose. It does not matter how many times he is lost his owner will look for him until he is found. He is the key that ensures that everyone is always safe and secure as he opens the door to their home every day. This is a book for children 5-7 years to teach the valuable lessons of knowing how important you are , that you have a purpose and you are valuable and special.

Join Penny and Monique in another story about their Caribbean Adventure! Penny and Monique are eight year old twins, but not identical. Penny is the eldest by five minutes, but acts years older than her sister Monique. Penny is bossy, outgoing and adventurous. Monique is shy, likes her own company and is easily frightened. The twins live with their mother Angela, a teacher, and their father Stephan who works in a bank. The twins are in Jamaica for their first holiday on the island to see their Grandma Merle and their many relatives. The twins experience family fun, laughter and some scary moments on their holiday capers. This is one of their stories that is now being told. Are Uncle Leslie’s tales about bullfrogs spitting out green poison to be believed? Can Penny convince anyone that she has seen some dancing frogs? Who will find the bullfrogs first? Will it be the watch dogs, Bruno and Pele? Or will it be Grandma with her big broom?