Books with title Cracker Jackson

A backlist gem from a Newbery-winning author!Cracker Jackson has a problem. A big, serious, adult problem. When he receives an anonymous note in the mail, he finds out that his old babysitter, Alma, is in danger. Cracker's the only one who can help her. But what can an eleven-year-old do in a situation that most adults couldn't cope with? Cracker will do anything to protect his beloved Alma. But the situation is already moving beyond his control... An ALA Notable Book Winner of the Parents' Choice Award An IRA-CBC Children's Choice

Cracker Jackson has a problem. A big, serious, adult problem. When he receives an anonymous note in the mail, he finds out that his old babysitter, Alma, is in danger. Cracker's the only one who can help her. But what can an eleven-year-old do in a situation that most adults couldn't cope with? Cracker will do anything to protect his beloved Alma. But the situation is already moving beyond his control... An ALA Notable Book Winner of the ... See more details below

A fun, romantic mystery where starting your business is murder, literally.Julianna Butler left her home town of New Hope, CT. to see the world and find herself. When the news of her mother’s passing finally reaches her, a guilt-ridden Juli returns home ready to make amends. Turning her mother’s antique store into an organic café for people and pets seems to be the fresh start she needs. Only she doesn’t count on her old friend, Chase, being the town Sheriff, or that she’d be his number one suspect when a man turns up dead in her mother’s rose garden. Juli will stop at nothing, even if it means teaming up with a feisty parrot and a needy sheep dog, to clear her name and gain Chase’s trust. Can two old friends abide by the rules and make peace to find a killer?Or is Juli cooking up more trouble than she can handle?