New Releases by Sharon Jennings

Key Selling Points In Tornado, a teenage boy must find his brother when a fierce tornado hits his hometown. The book is a fast-paced, high-stakes drama that includes themes of family, secrets and addiction. Incidents of extreme weather are happening all over the world due to the climate crisis. The author is the ghostwriter for the beloved Franklin the Turtle series and the president of CANSCAIP. New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.

"As she turns twelve, Rebecca realizes her father is not the person he has been posing as through their years together. Joe is constantly on the move, dragging Rebecca with him. Whenever people get too close, he creates reasons to change addresses. It takes courage and some supportive new friends, but she eventually discovers the truth behind his lies and begins a new life."--

Priscilla is an alley rat who just wants to dance but her home is too small. She needs space! One day, while searching for a new home, she hears music and follows the sound of Tchaikovsky to Madame Genevieve''s dance studio where children are taking a dance class. Priscilla is enthralled and decides to return every day to watch the lessons and practice in the studio at night. But one night while practicing, she encounters the watch cat! At first, she is terrified but much to her surprise, Priscilla learns that the watch cat also likes to dance! They decide to practice together and perform for their friends. This read-along edition is narrated by Julie Lawson. Ages 4-8

A young boy spots sweets and treats on the kitchen table. In a classic fairy-tale quest, he imagines himself a brave hero who must outwit ferocious dragons and formidable guardians in order to partake of such a treasure. Caught and sent to the dungeon (his bedroom), the boy is surprised when the afternoon ends so unexpectantly happily. This read-aloud edition is narrated by Julie Lawson.

Sam and Simon are off on a spring break vacation, with a crime to solve: someone has stolen four giant turtles.

In this funny and fetching twist on the traditional story, a dog dreams of owning his very own boy.

My name is Lee Mets (honest), and this is my book. I''m part of the writing club, which is fantastic, since what I want to be most is a writer. My mother says that girls don''t grow up to be writers, they can only be nurses or teachers. But it''s the 1960s, not the 50s or 40s, and I think she may be wrong. Mrs. Gowdy, who is my writing teacher, says that I have a gift. I''m going to use it to tell you the story of my summer. It was a summer that was both wonderful and terribly sad. The sad part is still painful for me to write about, but I will because that''s what writers do. My summer began with the most exciting thing that ever happened on our street. A real-life orphan, by the name of Cassandra Jovanovich, moved in right across from my house. All the best stories are about orphans, and because of Cassandra, this story is no exception. Because of her, I got to write a play, and she starred in it. Because of her, I now know that being an orphan is not exciting, in fact it is the opposite. But you''ll have to read my story to find out why.

Franklin tries to adopt a duckling as a pet.

Franklin gets a stopwatch and starts timing everything.

Franklin finds a penny and uses it in a gumball machine.

In this Level 2 first reader, kids will enjoy reading about Franklin''s cure for the hiccups.

When Franklin barters away a tin flute, which is a family heirloom, his father comes to the rescue.

When Franklin reads about a Pond Phantom, he decides he has to see for himself.

Franklin takes good care of the books he borrows . . . most of the time. Includes colorful illustrations and a note to caregivers.

In this Level 2 first reader, youngsters will identify with Franklin and his friends as they learn to share.

Desperately wanting to win a blue ribbon at the Fall Fair, Franklin is disappointed to learn that his pumpkin is too big to make a good pie and that there is no ribbon for largest pumpkin.

With all of his friends wanting to read the same book, Franklin finds a special way to share.