J. Richard Knapp

Turning thirteen is one of the most exciting and yet, difficult times in the life of a teen Follow Kati in the fifth installment of 'The Book of Kati' series, as Allie, the rest of the gang, and Kati travel to an end-of-school outdoor camp for a week. Imagine a five day adventure filled with discovering outdoor trails, lava fields, campfires, and a 'WHITE WOLF' That's right - a real white wolf with green eyes.

Over six years ago Kati's father disappeared from her family's life and then he suddenly shows up with a surprise of his own. How will Kati and her brother react? As if things weren't more complicated, Oliver may have found his first girlfriend.

Sshh, can you keep a secret? Should you keep a secret? Life in Tiny continues to be full of adventures for the Cow Pie Gang and the Fair November brings the whole town to life. The trials and tribulations of tween life continues with first dates and first break ups. When Kati uncovers a huge secret, she is torn and doesn't know if she should tell or not. After a week of turmoil and soul searching she finds out that some secrets aren't meant to be kept while other secrets reveal delightful surprises.

Imagine that you are 12 years old, your mom has just died of cancer, you moved to a new town, developing new friendships, and on your 13th birthday, your father hands you a box of letters written by your mother just before you died. This unbelievable story will capture your heart.

Who said turning 13 was easy? You try to create your new look, new clothes, and then you glance in the mirror - ugh Nothing looks right Your arms are too long, hair too bland, and no 'pop' to your eyes. How can the first day of seventh grade be so complicated yet, so exciting? Will you meet new friends? Will your old friends still like you? Is this the year you have your first boyfriend? What will he look like? So many questions

The bully's attacks were almost unbearable... Bobby's Story, is a story of teen courage and the power inside each of us. The book is based on unpleasant events that occurred many years ago in my life. The character, Bobby, is constantly reminded of his grandfather's powerful words of life, "Wrong is wrong - no matter how many people do it, and that it only takes one person to speak out for what is right - The Power of One " After Bobby's parents lose everything - their jobs, their home, and their dreams - his family is forced to leave all their family and friends behind. They move to the city with hopes of finding jobs and starting over. For Bobby, the struggle is about acceptance, not only from his new friends, but his new life. He must reach inside himself to find the inner strength necessary to make new friends, live in poverty, and stand up to the red-haired bully.