Most Popular Books by Anne Mazer

LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS. In Spilling Ink: A Young Writer''s Handbook, you''ll find practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers. After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and overcome writer''s block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.

The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes series #11.

Abby is ecstatic about her family''s plans for a vacation in Paris. But when they get there, it''s more of the same old thing: her siblings fighting non-stop, with nobody able to agree on so much as where to eat dinner. Abby feels a connection to the city, though -- after all, it''s the home of many famous writers. So she decides to take matters into her own hands...and go off on an adventure of her own.

An ALA Notable Book: A contemporary tale of mythic proportions Once upon a time, humans and animals lived together in perfect harmony. Each species was respected for its own particular strength, knowledge, and wisdom. The Oxboy has a human mother and an ox father. But human society has now decided that this is unnatural and degrading. He and other children like him must keep their identities secret. But when the Oxboy is given a certificate covered with names—those of his ancestors—he knows that he must learn more about this half of his heritage: the ox half. The forbidden half. What follows is a striking journey to self-discovery. Anne Mazer’s unforgettable tale reminds us of the dangers of prejudice and the importance of compassion.

A boy finds a salamander in the woods and imagines the many things he can do to turn his room into a perfect salamander home. Together, Anne Mazer and Steve Johnson have created a woodland paradise that any salamander would love to share with a child.

Abby hopes to prove that she is as great as her siblings.

What will it take for Phoebe to become a witch? Phoebe has wanted to be a witch since she was four years old, when witches transformed a barren, rundown park in her town into a thriving and beautiful spot with flowerbeds in full bloom and swings for the children. Witches are what keep the world spinning. They are responsible for beauty and magic—and Phoebe wants desperately to join their ranks. But as a clumsy fifth grader, she doubts she ever could. One day, perched in her favorite tree, Phoebe tumbles into the midst of a circle of witches. As luck would have it, her clumsiness might just be what makes all of her dreams come true. But being an apprentice to a group of witches is harder than she imagined. This action-packed story follows Phoebe as she flies—and stumbles—toward becoming a full-fledged witch.

Abby hopes she has what it takes to be a star when she tries out for a big part in the class play.

Returning to school after being home sick, Abby is dismayed to learn than not only has she been assigned a science fair partner not of her choosing but, to make matters worse, she has been assigned to work with a boy.

Welcome to Moose Street Lena Rosen is eleven years old, and her life is pretty typical. From babysitting her little sister to spending time with friends to sticking up for the class outcast to sneaking off to buy candy from the corner store, she is just like all of the other kids on her block. Except for one thing—she’s Jewish. Lena’s family is the only one on all of Moose Street that isn’t Catholic or Protestant. “You’re the ones who killed Christ,” her classmates tell her. Lena knows that they’re wrong, but she can’t help feeling different. Anne Mazer’s captivating novel of youth, difference, and acceptance is a must-read.

Eleven gripping paranormal tales from award-winning author Anne Mazer Full of paranormal activity, haunting plot twists, and bone-chilling horror, this spellbinding collection will grip readers until the very last page. In “Glass Heart,” a tiny shard of glass flies into a girl’s eye, causing her body to grow colder and colder until she is frozen to her very bones. “Secrets” tells the story of a girl who is tormented when other people’s secrets wind around her head like the braids of her hair. A boy is tortured by creepy phone calls that turn out to be even more dangerous than he could have imagined in “Call Me Sometime.” Perhaps most frightening of all, “Thin” tells the tale of a boy who is always hungry and will do anything for food. Each story paints a vivid and often terrifying portrait that will enthrall fans of supernatural fiction.

After a long car trip to the beach town where her cousins live, Mabel finds out that Zoe and Mya can see Violet for what she really is. But her biggest worry is what they see in her!

Abby Hayes has two older "super-sibs" -- Isabel the brain and Eva the star athlete. Her younger brother, Alex, is a child protege. Her mother is a successful Big Time Lawyer, and her father owns his own web design company. So where does Abby fit? She takes solace in the words of inspiration from the seventy-three calendars she has in her room, and records the quotes in her treasured purple notebook. Abby is quirky, truthful, and maintains a healthy sense of humor as she strives to achieve her goals.

Abby is determined to host a "Hooray! It''s summer!" party for the entire fifth grade, but after she convinces her parents to agree, she begins to worry that people won''t have a good time.

Abby Hayes is chosen to write an advice column for her fifth-grade newspaper, but her own life is out of control.

Abby Hayes decides summer is a perfect time for a pet. Abby is sure she can handle the responsibility, but things don''t go as planned. By the time she adopts a kitten, summer has taken a turn for the better. Now that she''s made a new friend at camp and has a contest to win, can she keep up with her kitten, too? Illustrations.

Abby is now in the sixth grade and she''s discovering new friends, new talents, and a major new interest, boys.

When her friend Jessica leaves to spend several months with her father, Abby is unhappy, but promises to take over her baby-sitting job and to e-mail every day, but soon things begin to go wrong and Abby worries for their friendship.

A cumulative story relating the important place a tiny button holds in the universe.

Calvin, a Little League baseball player, is called to Camelot by Merlin to help save the kingdom.

Abby''s sick of being the only Hayes with hand-me-downs. She is determined to buy her own rollerblades instead of having to use the battered old pair of her sister. But no matter how much money she earns doing odd jobs, she always seems to spend her profits on other things. Will Abby stick to a plan to save her money?

Bestselling Amazing Days of Abby Hayes author Anne Mazer reaches out to younger readers with this magical take on sibling rivalry. 8-year-old Mabel likes her room to be neat, her day to be planned, and her life to be organized. If only she could organize her younger sister! 5-year-old Violet is messy and out of control. Just before Violet starts kindergarten, a surprise visit from mysterious Uncle Vartan exposes a big secret; there''s magic in their family. Mable is sure she''ll know just how to use her powers. After all, she''s used to being mature and responsible. But her orderly world begins to fall apart when she learns she''s not the one with magic -- it''s adorable, annoying Violet. Life will never be the same!

Mabel loves taking piano lessons and practicing so much that her parents buy a brand-new piano, and when they decide she should perform a concert at a family party, her little sister Violet gets jealous and threatens to unleash magic in order to get

Abby Hayes tries to solve the mystery of who at her school is stealing the things which her fellow students value the most.

Pongo and Perdita are very proud parents to fifteen puppies. When the menacing Cruella De Vil steals the puppies to make them into a fur coat, they must leap into action! Will Pongo, Perdita and their friends be able to find the kidnapped puppies before it''s too late?

Mabel and Violet are thrilled to be flower girls in their aunt Dolores''s wedding. They can''t wait to get all dressed up in pretty dresses and see the bride and her bridesmaids. But will Violet''s enthusiasm carry her--and the wedding cake--away?

Abby has lived in the same house for as long as she can remember. But now her parents have decided that they need to move...and their house is on the market before the kids have even digested the news! Abby feels safe and secure in her old neighborhood, where all her friends are nearby. She doesn''t care that she''ll soon have her own bathroom and a pool in her backyard. She doesn''t even care that she''ll get to stay in the same school. Abby doesn''t want to move! Whatever happened to the Hayeses making decisions together? And why do they have to move so close to Brianna?

Mabel''s starting to think that Violet''s magic has possibilities. She can use it to enchant toys, but her magic eventually goes too far.

Stray cat Sam is all set to eat Goldfish Charlie, until Charlie announces he is a great detective. The two make a deal--Sam will help Charlie solve crimes, and Charlie will tell Sam where he can find a good meal.

Abby finds it difficult to keep up her friendships with Jessica--now calling herself Jessy--who returns to town with a new look and new tastes, and Hannah, who seems to be too busy to spend much time with her either.

Abby Hayes breaks her school''s rules by having a bake sale.