Books published by publisher Vanguard

Molly Warner, a sixth-grade student at Robert K. Howard Middle School, had a wide reputation for being a gossip. If something was happening, she knew all about it and would share it with anybody who was within earshot of her. It even led to a new school policy that the teachers privately referred to as ‘The Molly Warner Rule'.Rather than punishing her, the school principal places her on the newspaper staff where she puts her skills to good use.With her journalism teacher's help, she learns the importance of a free press and strives to be a great reporter. When strange things start happening at school, Molly resolves to find the real story behind what is going on and who is to blame. Little did she know what she would uncover and the journey it would take her on.

Chloe is not happy. Why must she be carted off to spend two weeks of her precious vacation in an ancient house with her grandmother Crystal, when there are so many fun things she could be doing with her friends? She is forbidden to go up in the attic - but so what? Chloe is going up there whatever her grandma says. Among the ancient treasures in the attic, Chloe finds an old journal. It's not long before she is caught up in the story of Crystal and Matt as they try to reunite the restless spirit of a young girl with her father. To do this, they must follow the clues to find the enchanted carousel with the help of some unusual characters. She is entranced by the enchanting tale, but is it a story or can it possibly be true? Chloe will soon find out - and along the way she will learn something about the magic of friendship and the bonds of family love...

When the two grown daughters of Elizabeth Marshall discover an old diary of their mother’s in her attic, it comes as a shock to learn that the true love of Elizabeth’s life was not their father. This is the mystery the two daughters must unravel as they stay up late reading the words penned by Elizabeth so long ago. Their mother can’t give them the answers: After a massive stroke, she lies mute and near death in a nursing home. Only the pages of her diary can provide clues to what really happened.In a richly detailed journey into the past, we see Elizabeth lose her heart to one man while remaining devoted to another. Finally, she must choose between the stable, loyal Bob...and the electrifying and unpredictable A.J., who spent time in juvenile detention as a teen. When a suspicious fire in the neighborhood is linked to A.J., Elizabeth is faced with another dilemma: She’s the only one who can clear A.J.’s name, but to do so would ruin her reputation. Surprisingly, it’s Bob who comes to the rescue, forcing Elizabeth to make perhaps the most painful decision of her life....The Diary is a love story. It’s also the story of the unshakable bond between a mother and her daughters.

When the two grown daughters of Elizabeth Marshall discover an old diary of their mother’s in her attic, it comes as a shock to learn that the true love of Elizabeth’s life was not their father. This is the mystery the two daughters must unravel as they stay up late reading the words penned by Elizabeth so long ago. Their mother can’t give them the answers: After a massive stroke, she lies mute and near death in a nursing home. Only the pages of her diary can provide clues to what really happened.In a richly detailed journey into the past, we see Elizabeth lose her heart to one man while remaining devoted to another. Finally, she must choose between the stable, loyal Bob...and the electrifying and unpredictable A.J., who spent time in juvenile detention as a teen. When a suspicious fire in the neighborhood is linked to A.J., Elizabeth is faced with another dilemma: She’s the only one who can clear A.J.’s name, but to do so would ruin her reputation. Surprisingly, it’s Bob who comes to the rescue, forcing Elizabeth to make perhaps the most painful decision of her life....The Diary is a love story. It’s also the story of the unshakable bond between a mother and her daughters.

Among the Clovercomb Mountains of Northern England, a mysterious kingdom of migrating forests, carnivorous plants, and curious green bees lies hidden, protecting the world from dark forces and guarding a treasure more precious than gold. Goode Oliver Dooley, a frail and neglected young boy, finds solace in gardening. Unbeknownst to him, he has been given a death sentence: placed in the care of the diabolical Mr. and Mrs. Lumpen as an infant, destined to live out a slow and premature death...until one day he meets three very peculiar green bees. A sting from one of these curious bees changes the course of Goode Oliver Dooley's life forever. He is mysteriously invited to enter a Royal Garden Competition, with a chance to win a place as a Royal Gardener at the mystical Hobcomney Palace. But this is no ordinary garden competition and Hobcomney Palace is full of strange charm... Goode Oliver Dooley and nine other winners quickly discover that gardening in this kingdom means something entirely different. As things take a turn for the unexpected, they must overcome life-threatening obstacles in search of answers to the strange and peculiar events suddenly occurring at Hobcomney Palace...

Emily, the veterinarian's daughter, Adriane, whose grandmother is the caretaker at the Ravenswood Wildlife Preserve, and the mayor's snobbish daughter, Kara, have nothing in common until they learn that a talking ferret needs all three of them to help the magical beasts.Emily, the veterinarian's daughter, Adriane, whose grandmother is the caretaker at the Ravenswood Wildlife Preserve, and the mayor's snobbish daughter, Kara, have nothing in common until they learn that a talking ferret needs all three of them to help the magical beasts.

Certain doors open to grand adventures. Edward opens the first door while traveling on an overnight train to Chicago. Upon entering a private car, he encounters the mysterious Egyptian "M" and Theo, his sphinx-like companion. Both are much more than meets the eye. Edward's second door, hidden away in a Chicago alley, leads into a magical sanctuary. Greeting Edward warmly are M and Theo. A frosty greeting comes from Glenda, a tall, challenging Nordic girl. Theo discloses his true self to Edward and offers him a challenge to join M and Glenda as his allies against an ancient foe. Edward accepts and months of intense study follow as Edward and Glenda develop special abilities. Their abilities are tested in a Chicago museum as a keystone is being lowered into an ancient arch. Reading the arch's hieroglyphs, Glenda declares that the portal is cursed. Could an ancient curse come alive in modern-day Chicago?

When two grown daughters discover their mother's diary in her attic, they are stunned to learn her true love was not their father. But is all as it seems? That's the mystery they must unravel as their mother lies near death in a nursing home.Only the pages of her diary can provide the clues. In a richly detailed journey into the past, we see the young Elizabeth Marshall lose her heart to one man while remaining devoted to another.The Diary is a love story. It's also the story of a family and the question that all adult children must ask themselves at some point: how well do you really know your parents? The answer just might surprise you.