Books with author Susan Taylor

In this graphic novel, Jacob must give a speech on heroes of the American Revolution. When all the well-known historical figures get chosen, he's left wondering about the lesser-known heroes of history. Suddenly he's transported back to 1777 where he meets Sybil Ludington and learns about the events that transpired on that fateful night. This fast-paced, 32-page graphic novel will capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader as they learn about important events and people from history.

What do you do when your mom runs away from home?Rachel retreats into herself--away from the father who has always kept his distance, away from school, and away from her best friend. Rachel’s mom says that her dad is a rock, the good kind you can always count on. But Rachel doesn’t even know if he really loves her. And she doesn’t know the secrets he’s kept since before she was born. Slowly, over time, Rachel grows close to the parent who stayed and comes to understand the truth of why her mom left.This bittersweet story of loss and revelation reveals the powerful and complex bond between fathers and daughters.

Use the special guides in this book to doodle your own Animal Mandalas and then colour them in.It’s easy, fun and challenging – the designs get more complex as you work your way through the book! At the back of this book there are some extra templates so that you can design and doodle mandalas of your own. You can colour or stipple your designs when they are complete.Start in the middle, using the dots and circular guides to form the shapes, and work outwards to build your Mandala. There are endless design possibilities. Use our examples to copy, or create beautiful shapes of your own.

If you enjoy movies such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "House of Flying Daggers", you will love this original martial-arts-and-sorcery tale of love and honor, and the quest for a very special sword. The story transports you to a mythical Eastern parallel universe called Celestia. Celestian twins, Tommy and Lena, are hidden and raised on Earth to protect them from dangers in their homeland. The story tells of their adventure upon returning to Celestia – an adventure that combines intrigue, plot twists, power struggles, love tangles, dazzling martial arts and a very wise old monk.Along the way, they learn that it isn’t easy to tell friend from foe. Finding out the real killer of their parents is more complicated than it looks. And the heavenly sword is more than just a sword. It contains an ancient secret that, if fallen in the wrong hands, can have repercussions far beyond Celestia.

Abby and Ellie were the best of friends, but when Ellie tried on Granny Abigail's slave shoes, she began to TRULY understand, and appreciate her best friend. Abigail's Shoes take Ellie on an adventure in African American history; experiencing the lives of Abigail's decendents throughout the decades in Mississippi. It is a wonderful journey that only happens when "we walk a mile in someone else's shoes"!

The dolly clothes pegs are a family of little wooden dolls who live on a house at the edge of primrose woods. There's Elspeth who looks after them all, Mona, who keeps the house clean and tidy, Sally-Sue who looks after the garden, Cousin Hilda who makes beautiful dresses and Mindy who is the youngest and is always getting into mischief. follow their adventures as they travel in space, solve the mystery of the vanishing food and help a ghost to keep his home.

A story which introduces a brand-new GAME ... a game all little monkeys, tortoises and anteaters will want to play!Down in the jungle, three best friends – Monkey, Tortoise and Anteater – are playing silly games together. After Stick Splash, Scary Monsters and Silly Dancing, Monkey is feeling especially cheeky and, with a twinkly glint in his eye, invents a new game ... a DARING game. KISS THE CROCODILE. Who is brave enough to steal a peck from the sleeping croc, with his big tail, pointy teeth and sharp claws? MWAH! Brimming over with the thrill of friendship and play, this hilarious new story from the author of Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise demands to be re-enacted, and is the perfect match for the animated, visually-rich artwork of Ben Mantle, illustrator of Follow the Track All the Way Back.