Books with author Susan Turner

Long ago in a kingdom nestled deep in the ancient Fuchun Mountains, an old king knew his days on earth were soon to be complete. The king possessed but one worry. He must choose the next leader of his beloved land. How would the king decide? Whom would he choose? Flowers provide the surprise ending to this timeless tale. Asian folktale, retold for ages 5 to 10. Readers' Guide questions included for family and classroom discussions.

This book speaks to the power of love in all beings and how the exterior does not matter when love is formed. it speaks to the interconnected web of life that flows through all nature and how when two creatures find one another and love each other deeply, nothing is impossible. The subject matter deals with surviving loss and finding hope, struggling with hurt and finding life. It talks about how when magic is found, it is found through love and compassion.

A hungry little cowpoke and his faithful dog sit at the table, decked out and ready for a scrumptious dinner. The little cowpoke dreams of tomatoes and potatoes, snails and lobster tails, blueberries and cherries. Trays of food go rushing by, but no one pays the little cowpoke any mind and nothing appears on his plate. Terribly hungry and increasingly frustrated, he's finally had enough. Does the hungry little cowpoke ever get his dinner? And why must he wait so long? Picture book. Large illustrations and labels assist children in learning and recognizing food names. Rhyming words and phrases. Great for toddlers and pre-schoolers, too.

RAND Criminal Justice conducted a randomized experimental evaluation of the South Oxnard Challenge Project (SOCP), a collaborative project between county, city and private non-profit agencies based on the Corrections of Place (COP) model. The project targets youth who live in South Oxnard or Port Hueneme, are between 12 and 18 years old, have a citation or violation of probation, and score at least 12 points on a risk assessment instrument.

This book speaks to the power of love in all beings and how the exterior does not matter when love is formed. it speaks to the interconnected web of life that flows through all nature and how when two creatures find one another and love each other deeply, nothing is impossible. The subject matter deals with surviving loss and finding hope, struggling with hurt and finding life. It talks about how when magic is found, it is found through love and compassion.

The bear was close enough to smell. My breath caught in my chest as the dark figure plunged through the brush, grunting and drooling, its thick legs running quickly toward Stanley..."Back away slow, out of his sight, then run like the devil outta here." In 1938 in the small farming community of Friendsville, Maryland fourteen-year-old Henry Murphy and his brothers fight for their lives. Mysterious and courageous, Dr. Rufus Steele proves to be a powerful ally, and strong bonds develop among them. But larger questions remain. Who is Rufus Steele? Why did he come to Friendsville? How long does he plan to stay? This introduction to the Rufus Steele adventure series promises to excite the middle grades historical fiction collection. Content is written for middle grades to adult readers. First book in the three-book series.

A mysterious stranger from the past has come back to haunt Dr. Rufus Steele. In 1940, Dr. Rufus Steele loves his life in Friendsville, Maryland. This small farming community, with its tight-knit group of friends and neighbors has become a safe haven for the doctor with a troubled past. Dr. Rufus Steele spends his days taking care of the citizens of Friendsville, and often joins his neighbors in their efforts to save young Jim Murphy and his friends from their boyhood antics. But a dark stranger has come to town, hiding in the shadows. Evil has arrived in Friendsville, and Dr. Rufus Steele must finally face his past head on. But, he is not alone. His friends and neighbors will join together and help him put the past to rest for good. Second book in the Rufus Steele adventure series. Content is written for middle grades to adult readers. "...the author's descriptions are particularly well written, and readers will have no trouble immersing their imaginations in the lushness of her words." ---ForeWord Clarion Review October 2010

A powerful novel about life, death, and reaching beyond memories to find healing. "The Secretary of the Air Force has asked me to express his deep regret that your husband, Major Walter Pritchard, was killed in action in Afghanistan on October 7. He and several of his men were involved in a firefight in a small village near Kandahar. Major Pritchard was killed by enemy fire. The Secretary extends his deepest sympathy to you and your family in your tragic loss." With those words, 15-year-old Leah Pritchard's world would never be the same. As she and her family start the process of saying good-bye to their husband and father, 12 boxes are delivered. These boxes, filled with the belongings of the man she knew as father, slowly start to introduce Leah to the Walter Pritchard known to the world. A beautifully written tale of love and family, Small Black Boxes follows Leah as she watches each item weave a tale of her father's life. The reader is transported with Leah as she follows the path of Walter's memories until the last box, when Leah must continue on alone. "Turner's style carries an alluring simplicity...An often painful yet forthright tale of loss and healing in a time of war." --Kirkus Discoveries, October 2010

A mysterious stranger from the past has come back to haunt Dr. Rufus Steele. In 1940, Dr. Steele loves his life in Friendsville, MD. This small farming community has become a safe haven for the doctor with a troubled past. He spends his days taking care of Friendsville's citizens, but a dark stranger has come to town, hiding in the shadows. Evil has arrived in Friendsville, and Dr. Steele must finally face his past head on. But, he is not alone. His new friends join together to help him put the past to rest for good.

A powerful novel about life, death, and reaching beyond memories to find healing: 'The Secretary of the Air Force has asked me to express his deep regret that your husband, Major Walter Pritchard, was killed in action in Afghanistan on October 7. He and several of his men were involved in a firefight in a small village near Kandahar. Major Pritchard was killed by enemy fire. The Secretary extends his deepest sympathy to you and your family in your tragic loss.' With those words, 15-year-old Leah Pritchard's world would never be the same. As she and her family start the process of saying good-bye to their husband and father, twelve boxes are delivered. These boxes, filled with the belongings of the man she knew as father, slowly start to introduce Leah to the Walter Pritchard known to the world. A beautifully written tale of love and family, Small Black Boxes follows Leah as she watches each item weave a tale of her father's life. The reader is transported with Leah as she follows the path of Walter's memories until the last box, when Leah must continue on alone.