Most Popular Books by Jeanne Gehret

Ages 4 to 8 years. This revised edition about Alex, a child with learning disabilities, has been updated with completely new illustrations and reflects the use of the latest tactile techniques used in schools. In this story, Alex is inventing a cookie snatcher, but his lack of reading skills and impatience means that he needs extra help. There are new discussion starters for parents and professionals, and positive solutions are presented to help build a positive image for the learning-disabled child.

Just as Jeanne Gehret''s first book, THE DON''T-GIVE-UP KID, helped children with learning disabilities, EAGLE EYES offers comforting explanations & hopeful solutions for problems associated with attention deficit disorder (ADD). A classic for your Special Needs Collection. "The book shows how children with ADD can create havoc both at home & at school. In a very poignant resolution, Ms. Gehret portrays how the characteristics of ADD children can be turned to strengths & even depended upon by others...The realistic illustrations include many images from nature, & are very appealing."--JOURNAL OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 1991; see also SLJ, March 1991.

Emily presents the other child''s viewpoint in a family in which one child, her brother, has attention deficit disorder (ADD).

In 1860s Kansas, Annie Anthony arrives with high hopes of building a new life beside her ambitious husband, Daniel-a former war hero known as much for his fiery convictions as his volatile temper. Together, they plan to shape the future of Leavenworth. But the town is still smoldering with political unrest, and Daniel''s past refuses to stay buried. As Annie navigates social rivalries and fragile loyalties, she finds herself betrayed by the very women she tried to help. Gossip turns to violence. Daniel''s enemies multiply. And when his reputation begins to collapse under the weight of old scandals, Annie is left questioning the man she married-and the life she gave up. Just when it seems everything she built has gone up in flames, Annie discovers a quiet strength inside herself-and a hidden weapon that could change everything. Author Jeanne Gehret drew from hundreds of news articles, diaries, and historical records to craft this powerful novel of love tested by conflict and truth revealed through hardship. A compelling continuation of Secrets to the Wind, Book One in the Dauntless Series.

Annie Osborn was fascinated by everything about Daniel Read Anthony-his service as a Civil War colonel who battled slavery; his courage and endurance settling the wild West; and his family ties to Susan B. Anthony, Annie''s own heroine. Nevertheless, she has doubts about his suitability as a husband. Did he risk his life for unselfish reasons or because he enjoyed danger? From the fiery conflict of Kansas to the prim parlors of Martha''s Vineyard, The Truth About Daniel portrays lovers who forge new bonds through their willingness to take chances. This first novel in the Dauntless Series weaves historical strands about D.R. Anthony to delve into his improbable choice of a bride, a socialite half his age from the whaling capital of Martha''s Vineyard.

Ben''s ADD (ADHD, attention deficit disorder) gets in the way of his enjoyment of his pet hamster. Revisiting well-loved characters from Eagle Eyes, this picture book presents Ben with the challenge of earning another pet after losing his pet hamster. Knowing that Ben is not ready to care for a new pet, his parents help him develop responsibility and readiness by using a reward chart. Young readers will enjoy sharing the secret that Mom keeps from Ben through the whole process of selecting and preparing for the new pet. The advice within the story shows how families living with ADHD or learning disabilities will gain solace by fine-tuning desired behaviors through setting and pursuing goals.

"A beautifully crafted love story rooted in one of America''s most turbulent eras." A spirited Martha''s Vineyard debutante falls for a fiery Kansas abolitionist and must decide whether to believe his tarnished reputation or her own heart. Romantic historical fiction inspired by true events. One secret can shatter a family, ignite a war, or awaken a love that defies history. 1863: Spirited Annie Osborn longs for a life of purpose beyond the confining shores of Martha''s Vineyard. When a wartime attack on her father''s whaling ship cancels the coming-out she hoped would secure a suitor and an escape, she''s sent to upstate New York. There, she meets an older man whose fierce antislavery convictions fire her soul-but whose frontier life in Kansas has bred rumors that cast shadows on his reputation. Mayor Daniel Read Anthony of Leavenworth would rather be remembered as a guerrilla abolitionist and Union colonel than for the fatal confrontation that branded him a killer-even though he fired in self-defense. When he meets the keen-witted Annie Osborn, he knows he must tell her the truth if he hopes to court her. But circumstances-and Annie''s suspicious stepmother-interfere at every turn, and he fears he''s lost his chance. When a Southern sympathizer targets Annie and her father uncovers Daniel''s darkest secret, her dreams of a life together in Leavenworth threaten to scatter on the wind. Can Daniel clear his name and outmaneuver Annie''s vengeful accuser, or will one fatal misstep cost him his family''s honor-and the woman he''s come to love? -- Secrets to the Wind is the first book in the acclaimed Dauntless series. Inspired by true events from suffragist Susan B. Anthony''s family, it''s perfect for book clubs and readers of 19th-century women''s fiction, Martha''s Vineyard historical fiction, and unforgettable Wild West romance. Basing her novel on hundreds of newspaper articles, scrapbooks, and archives, the author fashions the fragments of Annie and Daniel''s legacy into an account that seems larger than life-except that it''s mostly true. Sure to please fans of Stephanie Dray, Marie Benedict, and Glen Craney. Get your copy and start your journey today! Praise: "A very interesting story with many historical events, and I highly recommend it! I give it more than 5 stars!!!" "This love story made the Civil War period personal. If you like story lines that feature a strong and daring female lead, then this book is for you!" "Impeccable historical accuracy, high moral stakes, and unforgettable emotional resonance. An evocative, deeply human tale that feels timeless and profoundly relevant." "An amazing historical fiction book. The writing and wonderful details woven with romance painted a vivid picture of the Civil War era. I highly recommend this book; a very enjoyable read." "Susan B. Anthony historian Jeanne Gehret weaves a captivating romance set in the Civil War era." "If Civil War historical romance is among your favorites, or if you''d like to learn more about the times of Susan B. Anthony, this book is a fresh look at the adventures of that time." "Totally enjoyed this wholesome historical tale and look forward to the sequel!" "The best historical fiction is not just a plausible reconstruction, but an entry into the lives of people in times long passed. Jeanne Gehret demonstrates the ability to do just this in Secrets to the Wind . . . . The combination of detail, historical realism, and a well-crafted, plausible historical relationship makes this a compelling and worthwhile read." - Brandon Fess, Librarian, Rochester Public Library, Local History & Genealogy

Alex, a child with dyslexia, learns about his and other learning problems and what is done to solve them.