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 Rebecca is about to turn twelve years old, she begins to realize that Joe, her father, is not the most supportive of parents. Rather he seems to want to turn her away from friendships, from involvement with others, from anyone who might intrude on their two lives. When it seems their affectionate neighbor is becoming too inquisitive, Joe abruptly arranges for himself and Rebecca to make a quick move to another place in the city. And as she reflects on things, Rebecca realizes that this is what has always happened. Also, she doesn''t attend school, but is doing what her dad calls home-schooling. When she asks her father about her family he says they are all dead. For various reasons, as Joe explains. That means the two of them are alone in the world, making their own way. Or, perhaps, allowing Joe to make whatever moves he wishes to without consulting anyone else -- least of all, his daughter. Life changes for Rebecca the day that she spots a new neighbor in their latest apartment building -- someone who, though she seems a little fragile, has an aura of elegance about her and who also takes an immediate interest in the girl. As Rebecca gets to know Phoebe better, she also is able to look at Joe with different eyes -- and, in the end, she realizes that her father is not at all who he has presented himself as.

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

Six creepy stories of the supernatural: life, death and life-after-death all linked by the theme of a warning. Easy reading but complex ideas and story interconnections Reading level: Grade 2.5 (Lexile 340L) Interest level: Grades 6-12 HIP MAINSTREET titles are designed for reluctant readers in middle and high school, with more complex characters and more intricate plot lines than most hi-lo novels.

12-16 years.

When their teacehr is charged with stealing jewelry, Sam and Simon know he isn''t guilty. The Bat Gang sets out to catch the real thief, but soon the boys get into more trouble than they can handle.

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 finds a penny and uses it in a gumball machine.

Franklin and Bear whip up their own soapbox car and get set to win the big race. But on race day the friends realize that they should have gotten some help building the car. This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

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

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

Franklin is invited to a Migration Eve party Goose is hosting.

When Franklin loses a library book he retraces his steps after trying to hide from Mrs. Goose.

Franklin learns to share his homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Franklin veut toujours découvrir de nouvelles choses. Alors quand il trouve une flûte ou qu''il cherche un monstre, il est vraiment ravi ! Mais la petite n''est pas au bout de ses surprises...

In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin learns he can''t choose his own nickname.

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