Books with author Wendy Howard

An electric romance set against a rebel art scene sparks lethal danger for two girls in She's Too Pretty to Burn, an expertly plotted YA thriller by Wendy Heard.The summer is winding down in San Diego. Veronica is bored, caustically charismatic, and uninspired in her photography. Nico is insatiable, subversive, and obsessed with chaotic performance art. They’re artists first, best friends second. But that was before Mick. Delicate, lonely, magnetic Mick: the perfect subject, and Veronica’s dream girl. The days are long and hot—full of adventure—and soon they are falling in love. Falling so hard, they never imagine what comes next. One fire. Two murders. Three drowning bodies. One suspect . . . one stalker. This is a summer they won’t survive.Inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray, this sexy psychological thriller explores the intersections of love, art, danger, and power.Christy Ottaviano Books

An electric romance set against a rebel art scene sparks lethal danger for two girls in She's Too Pretty to Burn, an expertly plotted YA thriller by Wendy Heard.The summer is winding down in San Diego. Veronica is bored, caustically charismatic, and uninspired in her photography. Nico is insatiable, subversive, and obsessed with chaotic performance art. They’re artists first, best friends second. But that was before Mick. Delicate, lonely, magnetic Mick: the perfect subject, and Veronica’s dream girl. The days are long and hot―full of adventure―and soon they are falling in love. Falling so hard, they never imagine what comes next. One fire. Two murders. Three drowning bodies. One suspect . . . one stalker. This is a summer they won’t survive.Inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray, this sexy psychological thriller explores the intersections of love, art, danger, and power.Christy Ottaviano Books

The Uncolorful Day focuses on the theme of boredom. Children often are "entertained" by television, computers, or electronic games.They may get tired of their toys. This story shows how children's creative imagination is an untapped resource for discovering the world and appreciating it. Questions at the end are the unique "add on" dimension, where the adult and the child apply the theme of "not knowing what to do" to their lives. The way the book is created will inspire collaboration between adults and children. This story is relevant for ages 4 - 9.

Promise thinks she cant do anything right. She tries and tries, but she never feels good enough. She knows God has a special plan for her, so finally she asks God to help her. In Promise Is My Name by author Wendy Howard, Promise discovers that she doesnt have to try by herself. With a comforting reminder for children and adults alike, Promise Is My Name offers hope for those who feel alone, but only need to be reminded of Gods promise. Author Wendy Howard is passionate about teaching children to have dreams and goals in life. As a single parent with a child who had a speech impediment, Wendy knows firsthand that education can suffer because of children laughing and teachers who lack patience. She became proactive in her sons education, talking to his teachers, finding a tutor for him, helping him with his homework, and praying, and her son now makes As and Bs.

In the Company of a tree is a story about a lonely tree whose life is positively changed through the friendship and care of a child and her father. When there is a strong bond between people and nature everyone benefits. The questions at the end invite the reader and listener to look at how nature serves them and they they may help nature. Key words: juvenile litature, children, nature, ecology, tree, friendship, dependability