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Children's Books
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Let's Build a Playground (Date?)
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Secrets of the Rainforest (Date?)
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Climb or Die: A Test of Survival (1994)
After a car accident in a snowy Colorado pass seriously injures their parents, athletic fourteen-year-old Danielle and her brainy younger brother, Jake, must scale a mountain to find help. -
Hostage! (1996)
Regina's Life Is In Jeopardy ... When Elizabeth Wakefield learns that Regina Morrow has retumed unexpectedly to Sweet Valley from Switzerland, she drops by to visit. A strange woman answers the door and says Regina cannot have visitors. With the help of Jessica, her twin, and Bruce Patman, Regina's boyfriend, Elizabeth discovers that Regina and her parents are being held hostage! If Elizabeth calls the police, the Morrows may be killed. So she, Bruce, Jessica, and Regina's brother, Nicholas, vow to rescue the Morrows on their own before the kidnappers take desperate action! -
The Adventures of Forri the Baker (1995)
"Long ago in the village of Ettai lived a very thin baker named Forri, who baked all kinds of unusual bread--root bread, ice bread, rose bread, and even nail bread. "Forri was odd. Forri was strange. Forri was crazy." One day the little village is invaded by the cruelest of all barbarians, the Chlars, who show up with clubs, pikes, and battle-axes. The village comes alive when its inhabitants join forces to foil their enemy. Celebrate the victory of the gentle people of Ettai, and find out how a clever but unlikely hero saves the day in this delightful book, humorously illustrated in lively earth tones." -- Amazon.com -
Survival of the Fittest (2000)
When Rus, Jodie, and Matt survive the crash of a small plane in the Peruvian rainforest, they must overcome both physical and emotional hardships following the accident. Can they set aside their differences, work together, and prevail in a lush but hostile environment? -
Duck
'N' Cover (2004)
Twelve-year-old Andy MacLane worries about the local bully, Jim Smith, who has teased and threatened Andy for years. It’s only a matter of time before Jim’s taunts and threats turn into something far worse. But when Andy starts building model rockets, he becomes convinced that this new hobby will show Jim who’s the smartest, most powerful kid in the neighborhood. Then Jim takes up rocketry, too—and the local “missile race” spirals out of control. Set during the most dangerous year of the U.S.-Soviet Cold War, Duck and Cover is a thrilling adventure story about war, peace, power, and hope.
Mountain Made of Light Series
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The
Mountain Made of Light (1992)
"In the Peruvian Andes seeking a haven for himself and an opportunity to make his name as an anthropologist, Jesse O'Keefe finds an entire civilization descended from the Incas and locked in the past." -- Ingram -
Fire
and Ice (1992)
"With the Mountain Drawn separated into two hostile camps, Forster, the Man of Darkness and Ignorance, prepares to sacrifice anyone to his own obsessive drive to reach the legendary Mountain Made of Light." -- Ingram -
The Summit (1994)
"Survivors of the civil war ravaging a reclusive civilization in the Andes, American explorer Jesse O'Keefe and his beloved Aeslu make the perilous ascent to the summit of the Mountain Made of Light to save the Mountain-Drawn people from annihilation." -- Ingram
Non-fiction
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When Parents Die: A Guide for Adults (1986)
"A practical guide for coping with the loss of a parent, this book was written by a journalist who has lost both. Edward Myers makes it clear that no matter how old we are, the death of a parent can be devastating, evoking intense and complex feelings that have long-lasting implications. Comprised of advice from therapists, practices for self-help groups and first-person accounts, Myers covers the grieving process and differentiates between the impact of sudden death and slow decline. He also offers advice for funeral planning, dividing personal property and resolving feelings such as guilt, shame and isolation." -- Amazon.com -
The Parenting Survival Kit: How to Make It Through the Parenting Years With Your Family, Sanity, and Wallet Intact (2000) by Aleta Koman with Edward Myers
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When Will I Stop Hurting: Teens, Loss, and Grief (2004) with Kelly Adams
The ultimate teen guide.
Other
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Adult Sibling Rivalry: Understanding the Legacy of Childhood (1992 ) with Jane Greer
"An exploration of sibling rivalry in adults shows adults how they can maintain caring relationships with siblings during ordinary conflicts, cope with seriously troubled siblings, and resolve conflicts." -- Ingram