Patch the pony is lonely. He has fun with his young owner, Sam, and the other farm animals are friendly, but sometimes it feels as if he still doesn't quite fit in. Then one day Sam has an idea and something happens that changes Patch's life forever. Patch and Ruby is a wonderful, often very funny tale about friendship and finding out where you belong.
Ruby buys a pen that gives her the power to fix all of her problems, only to discover that power comes with its own problems. Ruby and the Pen is the story of a 12-year-old, cartoon-drawing girl who buys a pen from a mysterious market stall. The pen has a magical power: whatever she draws, happens! Initially the pen protects Ruby from the meanest girls at her new school, but over time the pen’s power becomes dangerous. Soon Ruby faces a difficult choice ― the pen or her best friend. As Ruby struggles to wean herself off the pen, she’s faced with problems galore. Can she foil her headmaster’s evil plan, and save an endangered species of bird in the process, relying on her own talents and working as a team with her friends? Or will she succumb to the pen’s power? Featuring hilarious illustrations, and with messages about bullying, teamwork and the environment, this is fast-paced, entertaining middle grade fiction that will resonate with kids everywhere. After all, who wouldn’t want to fix all of their problems with the stroke of a pen!
Olivia and her dog Barkley are inseparable. Theyre partners in crime-fighting - the perfect pair. But one day, Barkley is gone, and Olivia is heartbroken. Follow her inspirational story as she learns to deal with the sadness of losing her best friend by caring about others and keeping her heart open, just like Barkley would want her to do.
Book lives at the library and desperately wants to go outside, but is scared of what might happen - he could get splashed, or lose pages! Emma loves visiting the library and delights in the adventures she finds there. Theyre just what each other needs. Children and parents alike will enjoy this story about being brave and living to tell the tale!