Books published by publisher Gypsy Heart Press

Fourteen-year-old Rupert Samuelson, aka “Fat Boy,” just wants to fit in—or at least not stand out. But when you’re a 6-foot-tall, 280-pound middle schooler, people tend to notice you for all the wrong reasons.A bully at school twists a simple act of kindness into a video that goes viral and turns Rupe into the butt of an ugly joke, and there’s nowhere to hide. When Rupe’s best friend, a tiny but spunky girl named Sam, stands up for him, neither could have guessed that things were only about to get crazier. But once a “Fat Boy” always a “Fat Boy” because everyone knows the internet lives forever.◆◆◆It is estimated that one in four teens will become a victim of bullying and that one in ten will experience cyber-bullying. For some, the scars of bullying last a lifetime. 26 Cents takes an honest look at how bullying affects today’s children and teens. It is written with the understanding that life isn’t always wrapped up with a tidy bow.

Fourteen-year-old Rupert Samuelson, aka “Fat Boy,” just wants to fit in—or at least not stand out. But when you’re a 6-foot-tall, 280-pound middle schooler, people tend to notice you for all the wrong reasons.A bully at school twists a simple act of kindness into a video that goes viral and turns Rupe into the butt of an ugly joke, and there’s nowhere to hide. When Rupe’s best friend, a tiny but spunky girl named Sam, stands up for him, neither could have guessed that things were only about to get crazier. But once a “Fat Boy” always a “Fat Boy” because everyone knows the internet lives forever.◆◆◆It is estimated that one in four teens will become a victim of bullying and that one in ten will experience cyber-bullying. For some, the scars of bullying last a lifetime. 26 Cents takes an honest look at how bullying affects today’s children and teens. It is written with the understanding that life isn’t always wrapped up with a tidy bow.

A new town, a new school, no friends . . . and now Kip has to deal with a bully. It’s going to take more than luck to make it through sixth grade; it’s going to take some serendipity. When Kip’s dad loses his job, her family packs up and moves to Jackson. She misses her friends, her old school, and having her own room! Then, just when she thinks things can’t get any worse, a boy at school decides to try to make her life miserable.Kip’s Serendipity Journal is the one place where she can share how she really feels. And it’s where she discovers that sometimes serendipity is even better than luck. “With perfectly flawed characters and challenges people of all ages will relate to, Allyson Apsey has crafted one of those rare tales that students and teachers will fall in love with together.” —Dr. Brad Gustafson, national distinguished principal, best-selling author"Raw! Real! Refreshing! The Serendipity Journal will easily be our next read-aloud! Its dynamic story is easily relatable and full of fun!" —Rae Hughart, sixth-grade math teacher, director of trainingand development for the Teach Better team“You know what’s tough? Middle school. You know what else is tough? Moving. How about if you are a middle schooler who has to move and start fresh in a new school? In her new book, The Serendipity Journal, Allyson Apsey introduces us to Kipalee, a middle school girl who many of us can relate to and who we can’t help but fall in love with as we cheer her on through her struggles with moving and middle school. This realistic fiction book is one that I can’t wait to share with so many upper-elementary and middle school students. Thanks to one caring adult, Kipalee’s teacher, we see how Kip learns to take care of herself and stand up for herself. I wish The Serendipity Journal had been around when I was stumbling through middle school! Readers are going to love that this book comes with a playlist and background information from the author about each chapter. Be sure to grab a copy for yourself and then share this important book with as many students as you can.” —Liz Garden, elementary principal, Dr. Leroy E. Mayo School, Scholastic Principal Advisory Board

A new town, a new school, no friends . . . and now Kip has to deal with a bully. It’s going to take more than luck to make it through sixth grade; it’s going to take some serendipity. When Kip’s dad loses his job, her family packs up and moves to Jackson. She misses her friends, her old school, and having her own room! Then, just when she thinks things can’t get any worse, a boy at school decides to try to make her life miserable.Kip’s Serendipity Journal is the one place where she can share how she really feels. And it’s where she discovers that sometimes serendipity is even better than luck. “With perfectly flawed characters and challenges people of all ages will relate to, Allyson Apsey has crafted one of those rare tales that students and teachers will fall in love with together.” —Dr. Brad Gustafson, national distinguished principal, best-selling author"Raw! Real! Refreshing! The Serendipity Journal will easily be our next read-aloud! Its dynamic story is easily relatable and full of fun!" —Rae Hughart, sixth-grade math teacher, director of trainingand development for the Teach Better team“You know what’s tough? Middle school. You know what else is tough? Moving. How about if you are a middle schooler who has to move and start fresh in a new school? In her new book, The Serendipity Journal, Allyson Apsey introduces us to Kipalee, a middle school girl who many of us can relate to and who we can’t help but fall in love with as we cheer her on through her struggles with moving and middle school. This realistic fiction book is one that I can’t wait to share with so many upper-elementary and middle school students. Thanks to one caring adult, Kipalee’s teacher, we see how Kip learns to take care of herself and stand up for herself. I wish The Serendipity Journal had been around when I was stumbling through middle school! Readers are going to love that this book comes with a playlist and background information from the author about each chapter. Be sure to grab a copy for yourself and then share this important book with as many students as you can.” —Liz Garden, elementary principal, Dr. Leroy E. Mayo School, Scholastic Principal Advisory Board

Detective Carly Greene was only 11 when she learned Lake Superior was a brutal beast, capable of bringing up long forgotten memories of pain and death, by occasionally releasing the bodies of those trapped beneath her waves. As an adult, Carly still despises the bodies occasionally coughed up, and the high water eroding the edge of the graveyard this year gave "floaters" a new meaning. But she could never have prepared for what else broke free to swim with those long dead. Part myth. Part monster. Older than time. Carly, along with the medical examiner and a local reporter, must find and destroy a forgotten legend in the waters at the edge of Lake Superior. Before it decides it's time to feed. And breed....

From the author of WHITE PICKET PRISONS and LIVE SPECIMENS...FLOATERSDetective Carly Greene was only eleven when she learned Lake Superior was a brutal beast, capable of bringing up long forgotten memories of pain and death, by occasionally releasing the bodies of those trapped beneath her waves.As an adult, Carly still despises the bodies occasionally coughed up, and the high water eroding the edge of the graveyard this year gave "floaters" a new meaning. But she could never have prepared for what else broke free to swim with those long dead.Part myth. Part monster. Older than time.Carly, along with the medical examiner and a local reporter, must find and destroy a forgotten legend in the waters at the edge of Lake Superior. Before it decides it's time to feed. And breed...

A moment ago, Mariana was trying on a Native American headpiece - now she's running scared through the Wild West.Caught between Indian warriors, hungry mountain lions, and cowboys out for revenge, Mariana just wants to go home.Welcome to Zany Zia's Hats to Where!Mariana just moved to Mayfield and feels so lonely! When she visitsZany's Zia's Hats to Where, she tries on a beautiful Native Americanheadpiece and finds herself the middle of a feud between Comanche andKickapoo Indians and Texas settlers! It's a Wild West adventure thattakes Mariana out of her comfort zone and teaches her about making newfriends in unexpected circumstances. After facing mountain lions andangry cowboys, she learns not to jump to conclusions about people whoare different from her, but to instead look for the best in others.

Evan Tanner has no idea how the knight's helmet transported him from Zany Zia's hat shop to a castle in the middle ages.To get back home, he'll have to face his fears and fight a fire-breathing dragon.Suddenly, the school bully doesn't seem so scary...Welcome to Zany Zia's Hats to Where!While at the circus, Evan Tanner runs inside Zany Zia's Hats to Where to escape from a bully. The shop is filled with every kind of hatimaginable.Zany Zia, the shop's gypsy owner, invites Evan to put on the knight'shelmet. When he does, he is transported to the middle ages. Suddenly,he's a page living in a knight's castle. Throughout several adventuresand mishaps, Evan learns that courage isn't about not being afraid, butabout facing your fears -- or a fire-breathing dragon.The first in an action/adventure series for 8-12 yearolds.

From the author of SIX DAYS and FORGOTTEN, comes a haunting story of life, death, and the struggle connecting them. -- · -- · -- · -- · -- · -- WILTED LILIESIt's not that Lily May Holloway is a broken, battered teenager recently escaped from her kidnapper.It's not that she may or may not have killed him to escape.The question on Detective Travis Butler's mind is -- what exactlydoes the death of little Tommy Jenkins have to do with her kidnapper?And why does the man behind the one-way glass want the detective toentertain Lily's tales of speaking to the dead... and being able to hear the thoughts of the living?-- · -- · -- · -- · -- · -- The story continues in Book Two of the Wilted Lily series, PASSAGES...