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  • Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, Aug. 27, 2018)
    AN AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK FOR KIDS!This entertaining, illustrated, middle grade chapter book is the series opener.Sign up for the spelling bee? No way! If there's one thing 10-year-old Texan Sophie Washington is good at, it's spelling. She's earned straight 100s on all her spelling tests to prove it. Her parents want her to compete in the Xavier Academy spelling bee, but Sophie wishes they would buzz off. That's until her irritating classmate, Nathan Jones, challenges her. There's no way she can let Mr. Know-It-All win. Studying is hard when you have a pesky younger brother and a busy social calendar. Can Sophie ignore the distractions and become Queen of the Bee? Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee:"Another great Sophie Washington book. Super cute. My 11-year-old loves these books.""As someone with a 10-year niece who is in fifth grade like Sophie, I believe that she would love this book and the rest of the Sophie Washington series by Tonya Duncan Ellis." "This series will go far. The story is down to earth, realistic and easy to read."This is the first book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes: Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2) Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4) Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5) Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6)Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12. Click above to get your copy today!
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  • Sophie Washington: The Snitch

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, Aug. 23, 2018)
    AN AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK FOR KIDS!**Purple Dragonfly Book Award First Place Winner*Should Sophie Stand Up to the School Bully or Become a Snitch?There's nothing worse than being a tattletale...That's what 10-year-old Sophie Washington thinks until she runs into Lanie Mitchell, a new girl at school. Lanie pushes Sophie and her friends around at their lockers, and even takes their lunch money in this entertaining, illustrated chapter book for middle grade readers. If they tell, they are scared the other kids in their class will call them snitches and won't be their friends. And when you're in the fifth grade, nothing seems worse than that. Then a classmate gets seriously injured and Sophie needs to make a decision: fight back, or snitch? Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: The Snitch:"Great children's book that teaches children practical and valuable life lessons." "This would be a great book for the counselor, the library and the classroom ready for reading!""I liked that, while a heavy subject matter, the book never felt preachy.""Good story about bullying and standing up for what's right."This is the second book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes:Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6)Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12. Click above to get your copy today!
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  • Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, Aug. 27, 2018)
    AN AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK FOR KIDS! Only Losers Don't Have Cell Phones... That's what Sophie thinks in the beginning of this hilarious and heartwarming, illustrated chapter book about fitting in. She feels like an outsider because she's the only one in her class without a cell phone, and her crush, new kid Toby Johnson, has been calling her best friend Chloe. To fit in, Sophie changes who she is. Her plan to become popular works for a while, and she and Toby start to become friends. Things get more complicated when Sophie "borrows" a cell phone and gets caught. If her parents make her tell the truth, what will her friends think? Turns out Toby has also been hiding something, and Sophie discovers the best way to make true friends is to be yourself. Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie:"Sophie is a real character with flaws and it is fun reading how she matures. The story line was funny and realistic.""Virtues like honesty, friendship and being true to yourself are always in style, and this book teaches that in a fun way. Also, it's great to learn a little bit about Texas too!" "Very well written middle school book." This is the third book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes: Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1) Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2) Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3) Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4) Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5) Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica (Book 6) Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Wasington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12. Click above to get your copy today!
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  • Sophie Washington: My BFF

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, March 7, 2020)
    Fans of Junie B. Jones, Ivy and Bean, and Jada Jones love reading the entertaining, illustrated Sophie Washington book series. "I think any child reading this book would gain the confidence to be themselves and not feel pressured to follow the crowd."- Readers' FavoriteSophie and Chloe have been best friends since they met in kindergarten. They get along like chips and salsa and do everything together from playing tennis to cheering on the school cheer squad. Lately, Chloe’s been leaving Sophie out, and she doesn’t know why. Sophie does everything she can to make her best friend happy, but it’s not working. Then Chloe asks Sophie to fib to a teacher to help her out and she learns the true meaning of friendship. This is the tenth book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes:Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6)Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Sophie Washington: My BFF (Book 10)Kids Ages 8-12 Click above to get your copy today!
  • Sophie Washington: The Gamer

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, Aug. 27, 2018)
    A READERS' FAVORITE "FIVE STAR" RATED BOOK FOR KIDS!Give Up Video Games for 40 Days? Oh No!Sophie and Cole's parents want her to give up tattling and him to give up playing his video games for 40 days before Easter. The kids agree, or so their parents think...Soon after Lent begins, Cole starts sneaking to play his video games. Things get out of control and he comes to his sister for help. Should Sophie break her promise and tell on him?Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: The Gamer:"Adorable series, Sophie and her friends have lots of fun, very age appropriate.""What a perfect way to teach about the meaning of Lent and the ability to give up things that you don't always realize will be hard. This book is easy to follow for all ages and will pull close to your own personal life.""So realistic. Kids as they are, good and bad in real situations. I am buying a few more of this series."This is the fourth book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes:Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6)Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12Click above to get your copy today!
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  • Sophie Washington: Mismatch

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, July 25, 2019)
    AN AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK FOR KIDS!Watch out Venus and Serena, Sophie Washington just joined the tennis team, and she's on her way to becoming queen of the court! That is until her coach matches her with class oddball, Mackenzie Clark, and the drama really begins... Mackenzie refuses to talk to Sophie or learn the secret handshake she made up. Sophie just can't figure her out. Then Mackenzie starts skipping practice, and gets sick at school, and Sophie realizes that there's more to her doubles partner than meets the eye. Can Sophie make things right with Mackenzie before their first big game, or is their partnership a complete mismatch? Here's what Goodreads Reviewers say about Sophie Washington: Mismatch:"Another great Sophie Washington story! I read these with my almost 10-year old son and he really loves them. This one is so pertinent to today, and such an important lesson for kids.""My nine-year-old daughter and I read this together. She read out loud to me and we had a wonderful time with the story. It sparked many positive conversations between us.""My daughter and I each read this sweet book and fell in love with Sophie Washington.""I'm glad there are so many Sophie books out already. She's a real, flawed, genuine character who learns from her mistakes and interacts with her brother and family in a believable way."This is the ninth book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes: Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4) Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5) Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica (Book 6) Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12 Click above to get your copy today!
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  • Sophie Washington: Code One

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, March 1, 2019)
    A READERS' FAVORITE FIVE STAR RATED BOOK FOR KIDS!GIRL POWER!Xavier Academy is having a computer coding competition with a huge cash prize! Sixth grader Sophie Washington and her friend Chloe can’t wait to enter with their other classmates, Nathan and Toby. The only problem is that the boys don’t think the girls are smart enough for their team and have already asked two other kids to work with them. Determined to beat the boys, Sophie and Chloe join forces with classmates Mariama, Valentina, and “brainiac,” Rani Patel, to form their own all-girl team called “Code One.” Computer coding isn’t easy, and the young ladies get more than they bargain for when hilarious mishaps stand in their way. It’s girls versus boys in the computer coding competition as Sophie and her friends work day and night to prove that anything boys can do girls can do better!Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: Code One:"I love Sophie's strong personality and how relatable she is. Overall, I look forward to each Sophie book and I can't wait to read more!""Ellis is great at tackling serious issues in a kid friendly manner that is easy to understand. The characters are relatable and the dialogue is believable for that age group. We love Sophie Washington books!""Tonya Duncan Ellis has done it again. Written a middle grade book that I didn’t put down 'til I’d read every page!"This is the eighth book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes: Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1) Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2) Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3) Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4) Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5) Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6) Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12. Click above to get your copy today!
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  • Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, Aug. 27, 2018)
    AN AMAZON BESTSELLING BOOK FOR KIDS!Sophie's lost in the jungle, and the sun is going down...Sixth grader Sophie Washington, her good friends, Chloe and Valentina, and her parents and brother, Cole, are in for a week of adventure when her father signs them up for a spring break mission trip to Costa Rica. Her dreams of lazing on the beach under palm trees are squashed quicker than an underfoot banana once they arrive in the rain forest and are put to work, hauling buckets of water, painting and cooking. Near the hut they sleep in, the girls fight off wayward iguanas and howler monkeys, and nightly visits from a surprise "guest" make it hard for them to get much rest after their work is done. Then Sophie and friends take a wrong turn in the jungle and things get even more wild..Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica:"What a great book! Perfectly suited for children. Reading level at about 3rd grade. But also a great book for parents to read to younger children." "Love this series!""This is the 2nd book I have read and have really enjoyed. Plus, passing them on to my granddaughter and then discussing them after she is finished reading is an added bonus!""Another fun addition to the series. I really liked the overall message of the book.""The author has done a good job of creating characters that feel genuine and relatable. It's a light-hearted, contemporary story perfect for kids in the 2nd-4th grade." This is the sixth book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes:Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica (Book 6) Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12. Click above to buy your copy today!
  • Sophie Washington: Coloring Book

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Independently published, Sept. 7, 2018)
    Color Sophie's World!Sophie Washington is a sweet girl from Houston, TX, who's smart, funny, and oh-so-real. Grab your crayons and colored pencils to bring Sophie's world to life with this cute coloring book for tweens and under! The book includes over 90 adorable illustrations from Queen of the Bee, The Snitch, Things You Didn't Know About Sophie, The Gamer, and Hurricane, guaranteeing hours of fun. It's the perfect gift for creative girls and boys!
  • Sophie Washington: Secret Santa

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, Sept. 10, 2018)
    A FUN READ ALL YEAR ROUND!Santa Claus is Coming to TownChristmas is three weeks away and a mysterious “Santa” has been mailing presents to sixth grader Sophie Washington in this adorable, illustrated chapter book for middle grade readers. There is no secret Santa gift exchange going on at her school, so she can’t imagine who it could be. Sophie’s best friends, Chloe, Valentina, and Mariama guess the gift giver is either Nathan Jones or Toby Johnson, two boys in Sophie’s class who have liked her in the past, but she’s not so sure. Sophie uncovers clues to find her secret Santa and the final reveal is bigger than any package she’s opened on Christmas morning. It’s a holiday surprise she’ll never forget! Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica:"What a great book! Perfectly suited for children. Reading level at about 3rd grade. But also a great book for parents to read to younger children." "Love this series!""This is the 2nd book I have read and have really enjoyed. Plus, passing them on to my granddaughter and then discussing them after she is finished reading is an added bonus!""Another fun addition to the series. I really liked the overall message of the book.""The author has done a good job of creating characters that feel genuine and relatable. It's a light-hearted, contemporary story perfect for kids in the 2nd-4th grade." This is the sixth book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes:Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica (Book 6) Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12. Click above to buy your copy today!
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  • Sophie Washington: Hurricane

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (Page Turner Publishing, Aug. 27, 2018)
    AN AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK FOR KIDS!Are you ready for the hurricane? Strap in for an entertaining, illustrated middle grade chapter book full of fun, laughs and excitement.A hurricane’s coming and sixth grader Sophie’s life of school work and friends is about to make a major change. One day she’s teasing her little brother, Cole, dodging classmate Nathan Jones’ wayward science lab frog and complaining about “braggamuffin” cheerleader Valentina Martinez, and the next, she and her family are fleeing for their lives to avoid dangerous flood waters. In the middle of it all, Sophie learns to be grateful for what she has and that she is stronger than she ever imagined.Here’s what Goodreads readers say about the Sophie Washington: Hurricane:“Hurricane is an exceptionally well-written children's book with many interesting references to modern technology, current events and popular culture, making it a relevant and relatable story for secondary school aged readers. Highly recommended!”“I loved all the characters and the way they reacted to the situations.”“I thought it handled the subject of a natural disaster from the eyes of a child very well.”“What a great series for younger readers! I enjoyed the story and the characters. Real life challenges in today's world.”This is the fifth book in the Readers’ Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes:Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)Sophie Washington: Things You Didn’t Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica (Book 6)Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12Click above to get your copy today!
  • Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 28, 2013)
    AN AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK FOR KIDS! This entertaining, illustrated, middle grade chapter book is the series opener. Sign up for the spelling bee? No way! If there's one thing 10-year-old Texan Sophie Washington is good at, it's spelling. She's earned straight 100s on all her spelling tests to prove it. Her parents want her to compete in the Xavier Academy spelling bee, but Sophie wishes they would buzz off. That's until her irritating classmate, Nathan Jones, challenges her. There's no way she can let Mr. Know-It-All win. Studying is hard when you have a pesky younger brother and a busy social calendar. Can Sophie ignore the distractions and become Queen of the Bee? Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee: "Another great Sophie Washington book. Super cute. My 11-year-old loves these books." "As someone with a 10-year niece who is in fifth grade like Sophie, I believe that she would love this book and the rest of the Sophie Washington series by Tonya Duncan Ellis.""This series will go far. The story is down to earth, realistic and easy to read."This is the first book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes: Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1) Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2) Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3) Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4) Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5) Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6) Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Kids Ages 8-12 Click above to get your copy today!