Books with author Robin Epstein

When her acceptance to Columbia is revoked just weeks before graduation, Kassandra Black is desperate. She hastily enrolls in the summer program at Henley University under the watchful eye of her great-uncle Brian. She figures successfully assisting him in his H.E.A.R. program (Henley Engineering Anomalies Research), will get her into college somewhere. As Kass gets to know the four other H.E.A.R. students, she realizes that she overlooked the “Anomalies” part of their acronym. They’ve all been recruited to help Brian run experiments that gauge Extrasensory Perception—including, to her astonishment, Kass herself. But Kass would know if she were psychic, right?

When her acceptance to Columbia is revoked just weeks before graduation, Kassandra Black is desperate. She hastily enrolls in the summer program at Henley University under the watchful eye of her great-uncle Brian. She figures successfully assisting him in his H.E.A.R. program (Henley Engineering Anomalies Research), will get her into college somewhere. As Kass gets to know the four other H.E.A.R. students, she realizes that she overlooked the “Anomalies” part of their acronym. They’ve all been recruited to help Brian run experiments that gauge Extrasensory Perception—including, to her astonishment, Kass herself. But Kass would know if she were psychic, right?

Fifteen-year-old Grace Manning is a candy striper in a nursing home, and Mr. Sands is the one patient who makes the job bearable. He keeps up with her sarcasm, teaches her to play poker . . . and one day cheerfully asks her to help him die. At first Grace says no way, but as Mr. Sands?s disease progresses, she?s not so sure. Grace tries to avoid the wrenching decision by praying for a miracle, stuffing herself with pancakes, and running away from all feelings, including the new ones she has for her best friend Eric. But Mr. Sands is getting worse, and she can?t avoid him forever. Robin Epstein has delivered an incredibly engaging, thought-provoking debut YA novel, with all the snappy dialogue and attitude of the movie Juno.

Meet the Groovy Girls! Reese is the neat fraternal twin of O'Ryan; they are very close, but Gwen is fast becoming her best friend.O'Ryan is a red-headed soccer star, quick to blush, with a secret crush, and Oki's best friend. Oki is the most fashionable girl in the group. She's also a fun and fantastic friend. Gwen is a forever-late but lovable and spunky girl, and Reese's best friend. Vanessa is the know-it-all leader of the pack, and Yvette is her BFF. Yvette is a would-be actress who loves to be center stage! Vanessa is her best friend.

It's the girls versus the boys! Spelling Bee season has arrived and the Groovy Girls are ready for more slumberrific F-U-N! During their second pajama party, the Groovies play a mysterious board game that spooks them almost as much as the boys' "Boo!". Before you can say marshmallow bunny and artichoke s'mores, the prank war is off and running. Join the Slumberrific Six for some unBEElievable adventures!

Fifteen-year-old Grace Manning is a candy striper in a nursing home, and Mr. Sands is the one patient who makes the job bearable. He keeps up with her sarcasm, teaches her to play poker . . . and one day cheerfully asks her to help him die. At first Grace says no way, but as Mr. Sands?s disease progresses, she?s not so sure. Grace tries to avoid the wrenching decision by praying for a miracle, stuffing herself with pancakes, and running away from all feelings, including the new ones she has for her best friend Eric. But Mr. Sands is getting worse, and she can?t avoid him forever. Robin Epstein has delivered an incredibly engaging, thought-provoking debut YA novel, with all the snappy dialogue and attitude of the movie Juno.

It's double the fun for the Twins' birthday bash! O'Ryan and Reese are turning 10 and that can only mean one thing: the girls are in for some supremely groovy surprises. The Groovies get the party started with a super secret search for some pizzaz-zy presents, a spagetti mis-adventure, and a road trip that'll be a "tail" to remember! Join the Groovy Girls for a fabulous birthday bash and their third sleepover!

With the school talent show just around the corner, Gwen, Reese, Oki, O'Ryan, Vanessa, and Yvette form the Groovy Girls Rock Band! But will happen when O'Ryan just can't get the hang of her trumpet, Reese plays the violin great, but it doesn't have a place in a rock band, and superstar Yvette leaves the group?Join the Groovy Girls for their fourth sleepover and an unexpectedly pizzaz-zy performance!