Most Popular Books by Ann Martin

Kristy, Mary-Anne, Claudia and Stacey share their adventures in this awesome, eight-book collection!

Raised during the Great Depression and coming of age during WWII, this poignant story follows a brother and sister who, though bound by shared past, yearn for very different futures. Left on their own for much of their childhood, they develop an unshakable bond and resilience to face life's challenges head on. Through years of separation and personal struggles, their connection endures, proving that ties of family are as enduring as the roots from which they grow. Told from varying perspectives, Roots in the Dust takes the reader on a heartfelt journey, exploring the complexities of family, identity and the paths we choose to follow.

There was a wild and secret place at the bottom of Miss Heatherbell’s garden. It had been forgotten for years until we found it. Nancy and Dom’s photographer father is going to the Antarctic to hang out with seals. Nancy and Dom are not. They’re going to stay with the eccentric Miss Heatherbell and her hordes of free-range guinea pigs, which doesn’t seem quite as exciting as meeting an elephant seal named Brian. But Miss Heatherbell’s house is large and mysterious, full of surprising rooms and odd objects. And it looks like something is hiding at the bottom of her enormous, overgrown garden … Packed with daring escapades and oodles of laughs, The Mystery in the Garden also features a particularly grouchy fairy statue, a nosy twerp of a neighbour and a mysterious creature with an all-consuming love for broccoli ice-cream. With hints of classic adventure stories like Narnia and The Magic Faraway Tree, The Mystery in the Garden is also bursting with outlandish and distinctly modern humour – perfect for 7+ fans of laugh-out-loud adventures such as How to Train Your Dragon.

Life on the farm isn't always what it seems. What secrets lie buried among the cane?

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Roland Oliver loves digging and building in his sandbox, playing with his trucks and his faithful dog Nika. But things don't go the way he plans. What to do? Roland Oliver doesn't give up! See how he and his grandma solve problems together. Enjoy the interactive pages that let the reader add their own memories and comments. The story teaches perseverance, and the importance of family relationships.