The Boy Who Woke the Sun

11–year–old Elliot is having a dismal summer. Suddenly he's caught in one of his own dreams and transported to another world, where the sun doesn't shine and is controlled by evil butterflies.

Along with his octopus sidekick, Elliot has to find his way home. 

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Green Papayas

While Oma (grandmother) lies in her hospital bed, Mama reminds them all of Oma’s courage in shepherding her family through war and across the ocean to safety.

After Oma passes away, they cherish the memory of this remarkable woman.

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Bliss Adair and the First Rule of Knitting

Bliss Adair, 16, is an ace knitter and math wiz. Her involvement in the dilemmas of friends is well intentioned - but is that enough?

And does the first rule of knitting - don't look too far ahead - always apply to life?

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Dear Elsa

Leo has just moved and hates his new school. Elsa lives in Boston, her parents are divorcing and her dad has a new girlfriend. The two become "pen pals" via email for a school assignment.

A book about friendship, haiku, and finding one's gifts

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