Books with author Tony Schwartz

What’s a girl to do when she develops totally inappropriate feelings for her best friend? Why…she sets him up on a blind date with someone else. At least, that’s what Sophie Peter’s did when her feelings for Sean McGregor crossed over from friendship into …something more. She knew Sean would be horrified if he found out she was thinking of kissing him. So, she just wouldn't tell him. Only now, she has to watch him date another girl... Spend time with another girl... Kiss another girl... Should Sophie come clean to Sean? Admit her feelings have changed? Or should she continue to ignore her feelings in order to preserve the friendship? What's a girl to do?

Kael McCallister has everything she needs. Her mom, four guy friends that would do anything for her, she's never wanted for anything. But when she arrives home from her last day of her junior year of high school to find her mom packing, everthing starts to unravel. Off to Tennessee to care for a grandmother she didn't know existed, Kael is hurt and confused that her mother had kept family from her her whole life. Even worse, in Tennessee, she comes face to face with her father whom she'd believed was dead. Shortly after arriving, Kael meets Bryce, a young man with pain in his eyes that she immediately connects to. But while her heart is fluttering, he's running away as if she has poison shooting from her veins. Can Kael get past Bryce's reserve to discover why he's so afraid of her? And, more importantly, can she find a way to deal with all the confusion of her new family before it's too late and they're lost forever? Perhaps then, she'd have everything she never wanted.

Fifteen year old Sabrina wishes she could be surprised when her mother basically dumps her on a complete stranger’s doorstep but after a lifetime of neglect and blatant indifference, it’s just not that much of a shock. What does surprise her, though, is that the stranger standing before her is her grandmother. Sabrina is baffled by the strange new world she finds herself immersed in. Between crazy pranks from the youngest son of her grandmothers employer, horseback riding with Wyatt, girl bonding with Megan and quiet time spent getting to know her grandmother; Sabrina begins to feel those first faint stirrings of what it’s like to be a part of a real family and knows she’ll never want to leave. Lucky for her, her mother isn’t likely to return…or so she thinks. When an unexpected tragedy strikes, Sabrina finds herself facing the very real possibility of being forced to return to the woman that had given her life…and little else. Will the family she'd only just found be able to offer her the sanctuary she craves or will she be forced to return to the life she'd already left behind.

*****My life has never been ordinary. A practicing witch practically from the day I was born, magic has been an important part of my existence…my whole life. Don’t get me wrong. I love everything there is about magic but there’s one little problem. Because of one teeny tiny CATASTROPHIC mistake I made when I was, like, five, I’ve been forced to live my life in relative seclusion, just me and my mom in our little cabin in the woods. Home schooled and with a mother skilled in herbal medicines, there’s never really been much cause for me to venture from the cozy confines of our home.Until now… My mom…in her infinite wisdom (Yeah, right!)…has made the completely mystifying decision to…drum roll please…enroll me in WAY too public high school. I begged. I pleaded. I even tried tears and outright yelling but she’s refused to budge. So, in less time than it takes to properly learn a spell, I’ve found myself being marched from my happy home and straight into the bowels of Hell…otherwise known as High School.High school, it turns out, is nothing like I expected. It’s worse! I couldn’t say how I managed it but, within an hour of arriving at Jasper High, most of my fellow classmates are treating me at best like I have bubonic plague, at worse like I shoved a little old lady in front of a school bus. With a locker that won’t open, way too many hallways to get lost in and my absolute terror that I’ll slip up and accidentally do magic in front of a bunch of strangers, school is…to put it mildly…a challenge. And, to make matters worse, I meet Tragan and Garrett. Tragan is openly hostile while Garrett comes on so strong that I want nothing more than to crawl under the nearest desk and hide until the last bell tolls. I might have been able to handle that if it weren’t for the very powerful and very different reactions I have to each of the boys. Garrett just plain makes me nervous and Tragan…Tragan makes me feel a whole lot of things I don’t even know how to describe. Can’t wait to see what happens next.

From the author of How Mother Nature Flowered the Fields. Spaceship Earth is a grand epic, dealing with the creation of the universe and the cyclic "Big Bang" theory. The story takes readers through one cycle, covering a period of approximately 70 billion years.Scientists discover the universe is a closed system that will eventually collapse upon itself. To survive, mankind must find a way to live through the “Big Bang” cycles for whether the universe is in the midst of the first or tenth cycle, the "Big Bang" will occur again and mankind's continued existence depends upon getting Earth out of harms way. In a desperate gambit to save all life on Earth, scientists develop a plan to turn Earth itself into a spaceship and executing this plan over billions of years requires that all nations across the world commit their resources and their determination, for once committed there can be no turning back. Spaceship Earth must either become a reality or all life on Earth will cease to exist.

Buzz on in for the adventure of a life time! This book makes learning about our environment fun and interesting. Not only does it reinforce what is taught in elementary schools about nature, science and how our natural world works, it also helps to ensure retention as the children mature. Featuring a bright, colorful cover and charming interior art, this story collection is recommended for young readers whose reading comprehension skills have made the transition from picture books.Tom Schwartz is a guest speaker at the elementary schools in central Florida, and has been to over 60 schools speaking to 2nd through 5th grade students (about 18,000 of them, so far). The book is included in the elementary school's Renaissance Learning Accelerated Reader Program. Also available in an edition for teachers: Teacher's Classroom Guide to How Mother Nature Flowered the Fields.

***** My life has never been ordinary. A practicing witch practically from the day I was born, magic has been an important part of my existence…my whole life. Don’t get me wrong. I love everything there is about magic but there’s one little problem. Because of one teeny tiny CATASTROPHIC mistake I made when I was, like, five, I’ve been forced to live my life in relative seclusion, just me and my mom in our little cabin in the woods. Home schooled and with a mother skilled in herbal medicines, there’s never really been much cause for me to venture from the cozy confines of our home. Until now… My mom…in her infinite wisdom (Yeah, right!)…has made the completely mystifying decision to…drum roll please…enroll me in WAY too public high school. I begged. I pleaded. I even tried tears and outright yelling but she’s refused to budge. So, in less time than it takes to properly learn a spell, I’ve found myself being marched from my happy home and straight into the bowels of Hell…otherwise known as High School. High school, it turns out, is nothing like I expected. It’s worse! I couldn’t say how I managed it but, within an hour of arriving at Jasper High, most of my fellow classmates are treating me at best like I have bubonic plague, at worse like I shoved a little old lady in front of a school bus. With a locker that won’t open, way too many hallways to get lost in and my absolute terror that I’ll slip up and accidentally do magic in front of a bunch of strangers, school is…to put it mildly…a challenge. And, to make matters worse, I meet Tragan and Garrett. Tragan is openly hostile while Garrett comes on so strong that I want nothing more than to crawl under the nearest desk and hide until the last bell tolls. I might have been able to handle that if it weren’t for the very powerful and very different reactions I have to each of the boys. Garrett just plain makes me nervous and Tragan…Tragan makes me feel a whole lot of things I don’t even know how to describe. Can’t wait to see what happens next.

"Ideal for family, preschool, and community library collections, How Mother Nature Flowered The Fields is very highly recommended for its originality, its entertainment value, and its informational content." (Midwest Book Review). In How Mother Nature Flowered the Fields, Mother Nature tries to keep everything on Earth in balance. She found room on Earth for all her creatures and looked to mankind to maintain this balance, as they are her most intelligent creatures. When they went astray, Mother Nature found interesting ways to get them back on track.

Fifteen year old Sabrina wishes she could be surprised when her mother basically dumps her on a complete stranger’s doorstep but after a lifetime of neglect and blatant indifference, it’s just not that much of a shock. What does surprise her, though, is that the stranger standing before her is her grandmother. Sabrina is baffled by the strange new world she finds herself immersed in. Between crazy pranks from the youngest son of her grandmothers employer, horseback riding with Wyatt, girl bonding with Megan and quiet time spent getting to know her grandmother; Sabrina begins to feel those first faint stirrings of what it’s like to be a part of a real family and knows she’ll never want to leave. Lucky for her, her mother isn’t likely to return…or so she thinks. When an unexpected tragedy strikes, Sabrina finds herself facing the very real possibility of being forced to return to the woman that had given her life…and little else. Will the family she'd only just found be able to offer her the sanctuary she craves or will she be forced to return to the life she'd already left behind.

This beautifully-bound 6.14"x9.21" trade edition is printed on 50# white paper and offered at a premium paperback price! About the Book: Buzz on in for the adventure of a life time! This book makes learning about our environment fun and interesting. Not only does it reinforce what is taught in elementary schools about nature, science and how our natural world works, it also helps to ensure retention as the children mature. Featuring a bright, colorful cover and charming interior art, this story collection is recommended for young readers whose reading comprehension skills have made the transition from picture books. Look for free classroom handouts on www.reagentpress.com to help introduce early readers to this unique learning experience. Reviews from Educators: "In the tradition of established folk and fairy tales, Mr. Schwartz has created a variety of engaging characters in this imaginative environmental trilogy. The message of preservation of humans and their environment is an important one for our youth." Dr. Richard Di Patri, Superintendent, Brevard Public Schools, Florida "Tom's stories about Mother Nature and her helpers left a big impact on the children, which will help make our Earth a cleaner place." Diane Goodson, Curriculum Resource Teacher, Eccleston Elementary School, Orlando, Florida "Tom visited out school and the children were enthralled with his stories about Mother Nature. Great message about saving the environment." Maureen Tassone, Media Specialist, Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Palm Bay, Florida "Tom's Mother Nature stories reinforce what we teach about the environment. Our students loved the characters and their parts in helping Mother Nature." Sharen Talbert, Principal, Mims Elementary School, Mims, Florida. About the Author: Author is a guest speaker at the elementary schools in central Florida, and has been to over 60 schools speaking to 2nd through 5th grade students (about 18,000 of them, so far). The book is included in the elementary school's Renaissance Learning Accelerated Reader Program. Also available in an edition for teachers: Teacher's Classroom Guide to How Mother Nature Flowered the Fields.