The kids' guide to writing fiction

Fiction is a great way to get kids and teens excited about writing. That’s why The Kids’ Guide To Writing Fiction is a must for everyone. Each of six chapters clearly explains the fundamentals of crafting a story: characterization, plot, setting, perspective, imagery and dialog. Utilizing examples from popular children’s novels and worksheets, this book carries the young author through every step of the writing process. The result is a sense of accomplishment, increased self-esteem, and a great story.

For ages 9 & up

The Rock of Ivanore

Marcus Frye, an enchanter’s apprentice, goes on a quest to find The Rock of Ivanore and bring it back to his village. But what is the Rock of Ivanore and where can he find it? When his path crosses that of Jayson, a once exiled half-breed, their quests become one. Their journey soon becomes a race to defend their homeland from an enemy invasion, and as Marcus learns the value of loyalty and self-sacrifice, he also discovers hidden truths about himself he never dreamed possible.

The Rock of Ivanore is a fantasy novel for ages 8 & up. It was a top ten finalist in the 2006 Pacific Northwest Writers Association’s writing contest.

The Case for Calvary

Ask members of the Church where the Atonement took place, and you will hear various answers including Gethsemane, Calvary, or both. For more than a hundred and fifty years the Church taught that Christ paid for our sins on the cross. Today a growing number of members believe he atoned for us in the Garden of Gethsemane. Which teaching is correct? Can both be correct? The Case For Calvary examines the doctrine of Atonement from both a theological and historical perspective. In exploring what the Holy Scriptures and Latter-day Prophets say and do not say about the Atonement, this book attempts to resolve the discrepancy between established doctrine and what many members of the Church purport to believe.

Teaching Kids to Write Well:
Six Secrets Every Grown-Up Should Know

This book is specifically about writing, but it is also generally about learning. It is about how to stop the negative attitudes about writing that is passed from one generation to another – negativity that stunts the imagination and shackles the human spirit. It is about how to let learning become an end unto itself, rather than a grade on a report card, and how to foster within your child a love of the written word as a means of expressing his deepest and fondest desires.

Petals

Carly Perez and her father are on their way to spend Christmas in Guatemala with relatives Carly has never met. On the plane she sees an old man she dubs Raisin-Face. She is certain she has seen him before, though she can’t recall where. As the past collides with the present, Carly is tormented by random memories of her mother who died the previous Christmas. Even more disturbing is that Raisin-Face keeps popping up in the most unexpected places, so that Carly becomes convinced that he is stalking her. Only in breaking her long-held silence about her mother’s suicide can she heal her relationship with her father and accept her place as part of his family.

Storyteller

When the Bailey family moves from their Idaho farm to the suburbs of Los Angeles, nine-year-old Bea refuses to face the truth – that her father is dying of AIDS. But with the help of a diverse group of new friends and an elderly neighbor with a talent for telling stories, Bea must finally face reality and say good-bye.

For ages 8 – 12

Mickey Malloy, Wonder Boy!

Mickey Malloy is just minding his own business when he receives a mysterious package. Inside is a strange contraption with a button. Despite his better judgement, Mickey pushes the button. The next day he wakes up to discover that he is no longer just plain old Mickey. He's Mickey Malloy, Wonder Boy!

Chapter book for ages 5 to 8