Books published by publisher Spork

Eighteen-year-old Brie Birlow is mourning the death of her mother while trying desperately to stay strong for her younger sister, Alex. But a near death experience, an apparition that seems to want her dead and the awakening of inexplicable feelings make her question her own sanity. With time running out, Brie must unravel her family’s legacy in order to escape the inevitable darkness that awaits her.

Gus is a cautious little fly from Vermont who never learned to fly. After a mishap, he finds himself in New York City and sets off on an epic adventure to find his way back home. Along the way he meets colorful, diverse characters who show him that courage must come from within. This is a story about cultural diversity, friendship, family and overcoming fear and self-doubt in order to reach your goals.

By the middle grades, children know the storylines of familiar fairytales, which makes them all the funnier when they veer off in different directions. Good ‘fractured fairytales’ twist the child reader’s perspective on the story, showing other possibilities. From a frog, who thinks he’s Sleeping Beauty, to a cool-rappin’ fairy godmother who sends Cinderella to a Hip-Hop Ball, to a boy who waits beneath a stone bridge to fool trolls, Once Upon a Twisted Tale is a rollicking, rhyme-filled poetry collection that can be read for sheer amusement or used in a classroom to compare original tales to the twisted tales as per Language Arts requirements.

A fun and informative look at West Texas (and thereabouts) animals in rhyme. This book helps your child learn the alphabet, while teaching facts about real animals. An engaging and informative book for parents to read to the child who cannot yet read. The younger reader learns facts about animals while being entertained with rhyme. Animals in the country, animals in the yard, some of the animals will catch you off guard!

In this debut book from Debra Bartsch, it's Cecily Jane's first day walking home from school. But when she meets friendly Mr. Crow, she discovers all sorts of connections in this unusual book about loss, family and spirit.Recalling conversations with her Grandma, Cecily Jane misses her Grandparents and begins to wonder, hmmm is there a connection somehow?Back matter is filled with two pages of fun facts about crows, classrooms will find this a true resource treasure. A surprise recipe is included!

Inspired by a true story, WALKOUT shows democracy in action as Maddie organizes a safe school's anti-violence walkout. Other kids throughout the States are walking out. But Maddie's principal has announced that only older grades can participate. At the same time, Maddie's best friend Stella is too scared to help. Can Stella find her courage and join Maddie in walking out?

Inspired by true events.Saylor is a young seagull who is often motivated by his tummy rather than his wits, but living on the Florida Panhandle is dangerous. With fishermen everywhere, a little seagull must rely on what he has been taught to survive. That is, until lunchtime, when Saylor forgets all the warnings his friends have given him. When he finds himself in serious trouble, his friends set out to help. Come to the seashore and cheer them on.