Books with author Susan Rowan Masters

Libby Bloom wishes she could be as smart and talented as her practically perfect sister. But Libby's only talent seems to be embarrassing herself. So she's horrified when, after causing a scene during chorus, she's switched to band class. Even worse, Mr. Cheney, the band teacher, assigns her to play the tuba-not exactly a low-profile instrument! Lessons with the perceptive Mr. Cheney, however, are about more than just music. Soon Libby learns that she can do something well-something that might even help save her school. Clumsy but determined, Libby Bloom is a character whose hilarious embarrassments, wishes, and triumphs readers will recognize all too well. Beata Szpura's funky illustrations add to the humor of the story of one unforgettable fourth-grader.

Hubie is a daydreamer. When he daydreams, he lets his imagination go wild. He imagines he's a rock star, or a heavyweight champion, or sometimes, that he's adopted. In class, he doodles a lot. He draws funny pictures of his teacher, Mrs. Bunce, and of his friends. Daydreaming and doodling are good ways to escape when you think your life is miserable.But real-life problems aren't solved by daydreaming, and Hubie's got some big problems. He's overweight; he's the favorite victim of the class bully, Marruci; and he's not doing well in school. To top it off, his father wants to put his beloved Fred Ferkle, the family cat, to sleep. Hubie is convinced life stinks. But maybe, just maybe, there's something Hubie can do to change all that.

"I guess you could say my first disaster was getting born to a ma who didn't want me."That suits Etta May just fine: she and her grandfather, Gent, are happy on their own. But Gent is ill, and he won't see a doctor. When her ma comes to visit, Etta May finds herself relying on her as Gent gets worse. The only thing she'll let herself count on is her promise to Gent to let him die peacefully in his own bed, no matter what ma says

FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 AND UP AND ADULTS AGED ANCIENT AND DOWN.....Charlie is a large, rather wise Rough Collie sheepdog. This is the enchanting tale of the exciting, unusual events that happened when Charlie and his friends found mystical magic entwined within their own everyday lives and had to make difficult decisions about how to channel a wonderful gift that promised world-changing events. A compulsive read for every dog-loving child and adult.From the author of, "The Last Memory of Inspector Morse" ( endorsed by Colin Dexter O.B.E.) http://www.amazon.co.uk/THE-PASSING-OF-INSPECTOR-MORSE-ebook/dp/B007Z0IVC2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395051648&sr=8-1&keywords=the+passing+of+inspector+morseOUT NOW! Read Susan Masters' new adult novel, MURDER MOST BITCHIN'- A cautionary tale of murder, sex and revenge - and all on the the edge of insanity...and the popular canine manual - "Living with a Disabled Dog - Charlie's Story".Also:The Kindle KillingsSaints Preserve UsDancing with Mr. DarcyThe Unpublished Works of a Lifelong Librarian