Most Popular Books by Betty Waterton

Simon, a Native American boy, has been trying all summer to catch a salmon. But when he gets his chance, Simon no longer wants to keep it--it''s too strong and beautiful! Full color.

Pettranella is excited at the prospect of homesteading with her parents but saddened to leave her aged grandmother. She promises to plant the seeds Grandmother gave her when they arrive, but the seeds are accidentally lost. Pettranella is heartbroken, but when spring arrives she discovers her new home has a surprise for her -- she has kept her promise to her grandmother after all. Ann Blades''s lovely illustrations help bring to life Betty Waterton''s moving story of family and change.

As she enters the sixth grade, Quincy looks for a way to make her mark on the world.

What is Quincy Rumpel doing creeping around the old Beanblossom house? And, most important, who else is interested in the abandoned house? Quincy Rumpel is back with her all-girl private investigating firm. But her best-laid plans go astray when she''s joined by her bothersome brother Morris and her heartthrob Freddie, who is convinced he has Mountie blood coursing through his veins.

Morris, the youngest member of the eccentric Rumpel family, is on his way to the sleepy town of Cranberry Corners to visit his grandparents. Thrilled to be away from his bossy sisters, Morris greets each new adventure with excitement - from his first airplane ride, to his first horseback ride on Fireweed (a mare with a mind of her own), to a friendship with a family of peregrine falcons. But the vacation turns out to hold more adventure than even Morris has bargained for. It begins the moment he is followed off the plane by a mysterious stranger, and the plot thickens as Morris realizes that his new friends, the falcons, are in serious peril. But with Rumpel resourcefulness he manages to save the falcons and emerge the hero of the day. The lighthearted style, amusing characters, and gentle humor are a major attraction for young readers with a taste for fun.

As Quincy and her family pack up to visit their dear friends, Bert and Ernie at their new fishing resort, they imagine lazy summer days lying on the dock, fishing and eating fresh salmon. But more than one mystery awaits them as the Rumpels are the only guests, the resort is a run-down dump and there are no fish ... Leah and Morris find signs of a very odd creature that looks a lot like a sasquatch!

"The Rumpels have gone into the bed-and-breakfast business - Quincy and Leah move into the attic, Mr. Rumpel renovates the chicken coop, Morris finds a new home for his red wrigglers, and Mrs. Rumpel begins planning très elegant meals" Cf. Our choice, 1996-1997

When Molly the Newfoundland "puppy" arrives at the lighthouse, pandemonium breaks out for awhile, but in the end, she does "what Newfies do."

Illustrated by Joanne Fitzgerald.

Orff is chastised by fellow dragons because he cannot fly until a dream helps him find his true purpose.

A woman with grown children discovers a boat filled with babies and takes care of them for one afternoon.

Quincy Rumpel - ranch nanny. This job title sounds great to Quincy Rumpel, who has just moved to cranberry corners with her family to help run her grandparents'' ranch. She''s despearate to buy a horse, and what could be difficult about taking care of a bunch of kids? She soon discovers that the McAddams family is even crazier than the Rumpels and even more prone to disaster.

Luke and his friends organize a war over the Christmas holidays, besieging a snow fort while wearing full armour. The battles rage on, until Mark''s dog Cleo is killed when a wall collapses.