Marsha Qualey

Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn has announced her Halloween costume, and it's perfect for her. She is going to be a Super Bee! But when her cape causes issues, B. feels less than super. She is on a mission to find her superpower, with or without her pesky cape! The Bumble B. early chapter book series will inspire young readers to never give up. Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions and writing prompts complete the book.

Gracie LaRoo's synchronized swimming team trades out water for snow when they meet up with a top ski ballet team. They'll train the skiers, and the skiers will train them-all in front of TV cameras But Gracie's afraid of heights. Can she overcome her fear in time to shine, or is this trip going downhill-fast?

A new synchronized swimming season is about to start, and Gracie LaRoo can't wait But when she arrives at training camp, none of the other Water Sprites seem very interested on training. Where is the focus? Where is the teamwork? Where is the fun? Gracie doesn't know, but she's determined to pull her team together.

Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn has announced her Halloween costume, and it's perfect for her. She is going to be a Super Bee But when her cape causes issues, B. feels less than super. She is on a mission to find her superpower, with or without her pesky cape The Bumble B. early chapter book series will inspire young readers to never give up. Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete the book.

Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn has announced her Halloween costume, and it's perfect for her. She is going to be a Super Bee But when her cape causes issues, B. feels less than super. She is on a mission to find her superpower, with or without her pesky cape The Bumble B. early chapter book series will inspire young readers to never give up. Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete the book.

Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn loves a lot of things, but she loves drawing the most. When her friend Rosa's cat goes missing, B. offers to make a poster for her. Mission lost cat is under way But when no cat is found, Rosa blames B. and her poster. B. is positive her poster will work, and she does not give up The Bumble B. early chapter book series will inspire young readers to have confidence and a positive attitude. Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete the book.

Science is fun, and Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn and her friends want to start a science club. They quickly run into trouble when Sam and his kickball club want to meet at the same spot. There isn't room for both clubs. B. has a new mission, and she never quits a mission Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts add to the book. The Bumble B. early chapter books will inspire young readers to keep trying.

Science is fun, and Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn and her friends want to start a science club. They quickly run into trouble when Sam and his kickball club want to meet at the same spot. There isn't room for both clubs. B. has a new mission, and she never quits a mission Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts add to the book. The Bumble B. early chapter books will inspire young readers to keep trying.

Colorful flowers fill the farmers' market, and Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn is thrilled Where there are flowers, there are bugs. And B. loves bugs She can't wait to help Kalia at her family's flower stand. But when her job is to get rid of all the bugs on the flowers, B. doesn't know what to do. Her mission of the day is clear -- she must save the bugs Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts add to the book. The Bumble B. early chapter books will inspire young readers to think outside the box.

Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn loves a lot of things, but she loves drawing the most. When her friend Rosa's cat goes missing, B. offers to make a poster for her. Mission lost cat is under way But when no cat is found, Rosa blames B. and her poster. B. is positive her poster will work, and she does not give up The Bumble B. early chapter book series will inspire young readers to have confidence and a positive attitude. Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete the book.

Gracie LaRoo is a synchronized swimming pig extraordinaire Follow Gracie as she shoots for the gold medal; uses her dazzling moves in a Piggywood movie; visits her old school and shows her former coach just how hard synchronized swimming can be; and captivates a cruise ship audience with her signature spins. This easy-to-read, beautifully illustrated chapter book by seasoned author Marsha Qualey will make new readers squeal with delight as they learn about the marvelous, the amazing, the pig-tastic Gracie LaRoo

Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn is funny (she loves jokes), smart (she loves science), and creative (she loves to draw). Beatrice is also very clumsy and tends to bumble her way through life, which is how she got the nickname Bumble B. (the fact that she loves bugs and hates her full name plays a role as well). But clumsiness doesn't damper her confidence Every day she tackles a self-assigned mission. And every mission is a new opportunity for success. With humor, spunk, and a whole lot of spirit, Bumble B. proves, without a doubt, that what doesn't kill her makes her stronger With fun-filled illustrations, short chapters, and easy-to-read text, this early chapter book will prove that every negative can be turned into a positive if you have the right attitude, a little confidence, and a ton of resilience.

Gracie LaRoo is the youngest pig to make it to the Pig Jubilee in synchronized swimming. As the star of her team, the Water Sprites, the pressure is on But Gracie can't seem to concentrate and land her signature move-the one sure to lead them to victory. Gracie has to find a way to get her concentration back, find her confidence, and land the move to bring home the gold medal and to make her team proud.

Piggywood Gracie LaRoo had long been starstruck with the town where glamorous movie stars work on thrilling films. But now it's her turn as a famous director asks Gracie to be a part of her next film. Gracie is thrilled That is, until she gets there. Her part is not at all what she thought it would be and she can't seem to find her voice to speak up. Plus, her idol, Tilda Swinetune, is unhappy with the way the movie is going, too. But Gracie figures out a way to save the day and in the process finds her voice.

Gracie LaRoo is famous, especially to her alma mater But when they ask her to come speak to the students, Gracie is more than a little nervous. Sure enough, the minute she arrives, she encounters the tough principal that used to be hard on her back in her schooldays and then a coach who thinks synchronized swimming is a joke. The worst, though, is finding out she has to speak in front of an entire auditorium of unruly piglets. Will Gracie be able to keep her cool, remember she's a star, and make it through the day?

Bon Voyage Gracie LaRoo and the Water Sprites are going on a cruise The director is Gracie's friend, and he has asked Gracie and her team to perform. But everything starts falling apart. No one is coming to their shows, except pesky piglets who like throwing things at them. Gracie fears she's let her team and her friend down until she comes up with the perfect solution and saves the day

"I want yesterday." That's all seventeen-year-old Maud can say when she gets the news about her sister: Lucy's dead, killed in a bomb blast. Without even a body to bury, Maud is left with only questions: How? Why? Maud's search for answers leads her down the same path her sister took. But all she finds are empty words and more questions. Jeff struggles down a separate but parallel path. His brother, a Marine, has been called up to Vietnam. To the world, Jeff looks the part of a conservative preppy, but inside, he questions the war. But does questioning the war mean he doesn't support his brother?It's 1969, and life in America has become an angry jumble of patriotism and rebellion, cynicism and hope. Jeff and Maud are caught up in the confusion. All they want is stability. What they get is each other. Hopefully, it'll be enough.