Books with author Terry Milne

A friend in need causes an anxious pup to confront his fear of change in this thoughtful and encouraging tale.Charlie follows the same routine every day: he hops out of bed in the morning, walks the same route to the market, and lines up his stuffed animals just so in the evening. If anything is slightly different, Charlie worries that something bad might happen. But when friends call one morning asking for Charlie’s help, he forgets to follow his usual routine. Will something bad happen, as Charlie fears? Or will he learn that change can be good? In this touching story by Terry Milne, readers will fall in love with the nervous little dog named Charlie and his ability to overcome his fear of change.

Louis is obsessed with airplanes of all kinds, from wide-bodied jets to tiny model aircraft. When he sees his friend Toby playing with the most wonderful toy biplane, Louis can’t resist "borrowing" it. His first pretend flight is amazing as he soars high above the clouds . . . until guilt plummets Louis right back to Earth. Suddenly, he can’t bear to look at the plane and hides it in his bedroom. How can he give the plane back to Toby without telling him what he’s done? Will Toby ever forgive him? Louis’ dilemma is one all young readers can identify with and learn from.

Charlie is an anxious dachshund who worries that something terrible might happen if he doesn't keep to his daily rituals. After he is called upon to help rescue a friend and in the rush muddles everything, Charlie discovers that he doesn't have to be ruled by his habits and that change can have really positive outcomes. Terry Milne was inspired to create Charlie after watching a young child struggling with to cope with anxiety by using rituals. This book addresses the issue in a light-hearted and reassuring way. Whether or not you are anxious, the story of Charlie is bound to capture your heart!

Louis is obsessed with airplanes of all kinds, from wide-bodied jets to tiny model aircraft. When he sees his friend Toby playing with the most wonderful toy biplane, Louis can’t resist "borrowing" it. His first pretend flight is amazing as he soars high above the clouds . . . until guilt plummets Louis right back to Earth. Suddenly, he can’t bear to look at the plane and hides it in his bedroom. How can he give the plane back to Toby without telling him what he’s done? Will Toby ever forgive him? Louis’ dilemma is one all young readers can identify with and learn from.

Follow the kids in this exciting book #5 in the series of light switch adventures from The “Chronicles of the Light-Switch”. Follow Dottie as she ventures out from the tree fort to save Moon Beam from the Island of the Eagles. The story deepens with the boys joining in. Magic abounds as they meet new friends and sail into uncharted waters. Full of surprise you will want to read it to the end!

This is the first book in a large collection of children's adventure stories. A small band of children continually stumble upon a light switch while in the forest. The light switch may appear anywhere at any time. Throwing the switch sends the children through time into adventures in the old west, adventure lands, into magical sea planes, and into worlds of tree forts and fairies with magical powers. The stories are designed for specific age groups and have a wide range of appeal. Follow along as the adventures bring out the best in each child as they narrowly escape each new challenge.