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I grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. My father, John Horvath, was a C.I.A. agent until he was in his forties and married my mother, Betty Ferguson. After that he became a high school biology teacher. My mother wrote picture books, so I remember the excitement around the house about the New York Times special children’s book sections, Horn Book reviews, who was getting the Newbery and Caldecott that year. I also learned how to submit a manuscript properly. I taught myself to type when I was in the fifth grade so that I could send my manuscripts out looking professional. Today’s... Read More
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My One Hundred Adventures
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $16.99
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $16.99
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover library binding and a
trade paperback.
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Everything on a Waffle
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: February 12, 2008
Price: $25.00
Haven’t you ever just known something deep in your heart without reason?
Primrose Squarp simply knows her parents did not perish at sea during a terrible storm, but try convincing the other residents of Coal Harbour on that score. For all practical purposes, at least for the time being, Primrose is an... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: February 12, 2008
Price: $25.00
Haven’t you ever just known something deep in your heart without reason?
Primrose Squarp simply knows her parents did not perish at sea during a terrible storm, but try convincing the other residents of Coal Harbour on that score. For all practical purposes, at least for the time being, Primrose is an... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download.
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My One Hundred Adventures
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $30.00
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $30.00
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding and a
trade paperback.
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My One Hundred Adventures
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 272 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $19.99
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 272 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $19.99
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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The Vacation
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: November 8, 2005
Price: $15.00
Henry’s parents are off to Africa, leaving him in the care of his two aunts, Pigg and Magnolia. Shortly after they arrive, Magnolia comes down with what she at first fears is a life-threatening ailment. As she recovers, and turns forty, she decides that it is time she and Pigg do... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: November 8, 2005
Price: $15.00
Henry’s parents are off to Africa, leaving him in the care of his two aunts, Pigg and Magnolia. Shortly after they arrive, Magnolia comes down with what she at first fears is a life-threatening ailment. As she recovers, and turns forty, she decides that it is time she and Pigg do... Read more >
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Northward to the Moon
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $30.00
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $30.00
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
hardcover library binding.
Northward to the Moon
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $15.00
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $15.00
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
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My One Hundred Adventures
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: January 26, 2010
Price: $7.99
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 272 pages
On Sale: January 26, 2010
Price: $7.99
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook,
hardcover and a
hardcover library binding.
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Northward to the Moon
Format: Hardcover, 256 pages
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $17.99
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 256 pages
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $17.99
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook and a
hardcover library binding.
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My One Hundred Adventures
Format: eBook, 272 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $16.99
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Format: eBook, 272 pages
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $16.99
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding and a
trade paperback.
Northward to the Moon
Format: eBook, 256 pages
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $17.99
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
Format: eBook, 256 pages
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $17.99
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
hardcover and a
hardcover library binding.
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Northward to the Moon
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 256 pages
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $20.99
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 256 pages
On Sale: February 23, 2010
Price: $20.99
Jane and her family have moved to Canada . . . but not for long. When her stepfather, Ned, is fired from his job as a high school French teacher (seems he doesn’t speak French), the family packs up and Jane embarks on a series of new adventures. At first, she... Read more >
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My One Hundred Adventures
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $15.00
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: September 9, 2008
Price: $15.00
THE WINNER OF a National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, and countless other awards has written her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love, and never forget.
Jane is 12 years old, and she is ready for adventures, to move beyond the world of her siblings... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
eBook,
hardcover,
hardcover library binding and a
trade paperback.
|
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Everything on a Waffle
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: February 26, 2002
Price: $8.95
Primrose Squarp simply knows her parents did not perish at sea during a terrible storm, despite what the other residents of Coal Harbour believe. For all practical purposes, Primrose is an orphan, and there's no great clamoring of prospective adopters. After realizing the impracticality of continuing to pay Miss Perfidy (a... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: February 26, 2002
Price: $8.95
Primrose Squarp simply knows her parents did not perish at sea during a terrible storm, despite what the other residents of Coal Harbour believe. For all practical purposes, Primrose is an orphan, and there's no great clamoring of prospective adopters. After realizing the impracticality of continuing to pay Miss Perfidy (a... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD.
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The Pepins and Their Problems
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: October 12, 2004
Price: $8.95
Whether it's waking up to find toads in their shoes, becoming trapped on the roof, or searching for cheese when their cow only makes lemonade, the Pepin family always seems to get into the most bizarre scrapes. Lucky for them, they have an author with large psychic antennae and great problem-solving... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: October 12, 2004
Price: $8.95
Whether it's waking up to find toads in their shoes, becoming trapped on the roof, or searching for cheese when their cow only makes lemonade, the Pepin family always seems to get into the most bizarre scrapes. Lucky for them, they have an author with large psychic antennae and great problem-solving... Read more >
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