Best Selling Books by Sharon Jennings

After being injured in a skateboarding accident on the street, Pat fights for a neighbourhood skateboarding park.

Franklin wants to stay up all night, so he persuades his friends to join him in his backyard for a "stay-up-over."

A mother and daughter show a loving, trusting relationship during a days activity.

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

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.

Franklin gets a substitute teacher.

Franklin finds a penny and uses it in a gumball machine.

When Franklin shares something that was supposed to be a secret, he learns the importance of saying sorry.

When Franklin''s friends see him eating cereal to collect the trading cards inside, they follow suit. But when Franklin discovers he has finally found two rare Super Cats cards, he faces a problem of envy with his friends.

Franklin gets a stopwatch and starts timing everything.

Franklin decides to start a club with his friends based on a book they read.

Franklin wants to be a magician.

In this funny and fetching twist on the traditional story, a dog dreams of owning his very own boy.

Franklin has to decide what he likes best about his neighborhood.

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.

12-16 years.

Franklin wins a contest with his five-hour thinking ability.

"When Franklin goes to the hospital for an operation, he doesn''t want the X-rays to show how scared he is inside. Dr. Bear teaches Franklin that he can be brave even when he''s feeling afraid" Cf. Our choice, 2000.

"Sam is not looking forward to summer vacation until he meets Simon, the new boy at school. Together they form a secret club, and an exciting adventure follows" Cf. Our choice, 2001.

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.

Sam and Simon are off on a spring break vacation, with a crime to solve: someone has stolen four giant turtles.

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.

Franklin knows he''s not allowed another pet, but when he finds a lone duckling he can''t resist bringing his new friend home. When the duckling turns his bedroom into a regular aquatic habitat, Franklin must ask himself: does he really want another pet after all? This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin learns to share his homemade chocolate chip cookies.

It''s bedtime. This little boy is ready to climb the stairs and say goodnight. But Father isn''t ready at all. He''s afraid of monsters; he doesn''t want to be left alone downstairs. This brave lad knows how to handle father. He''ll patiently lead his parent through the bedtime routine. Naturally the boy won''t mind looking in the closet, behind the drapes and everywhere in between if it will make his anxious father feel better. The boy will cheerfully hop into bed for a bedtime story. And he''ll say, after a final hug, "I''ll hear you if you need me in the night." Father should feel much better now. But what''s going to happen when he has to go downstairs alone? Maybe there are monsters in the house after all. But can you guess what they are really after? A reassuring story for confident children and timid parents everywhere. This delightful twist on a common fear will have young ones chortling as they recognize some of the best techniques for stalling parents at bedtime. Popular author Sharon Jennings gives the boy the parental role as she gently pokes fun at the child-like dad. And illustrator Ruth Ohi creates a monster duo far more interested in having fun and stealing cookies than scaring anyone. The team responsible for the Blue Spruce Award-winner, The Bye-Bye Pie, has created a warm and cozy story that will fill youngsters with confidence night after night.

In this Level 2 first reader, kids will enjoy reading about Franklin''s cure for the hiccups.

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.

An older boy dares Sam and Simon to meet him and his friends inside the graveyard on Halloween night.

A young boy spots sweets and treats on the kitchen table. In a classic fairy-tale quest, he imagines himself a brave hero who must outwit ferocious dragons and formidable guardians in order to partake of such a treasure. Caught and sent to the dungeon (his bedroom), the boy is surprised when the afternoon ends so unexpectantly happily. This read-aloud edition is narrated by Julie Lawson.

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 wants to play the piano, but he doesn''t want to practice.

Sam and Simon must clear their names and find the real thief when they are accused of stealing toys from the donation box while they work as Santa''s elves.

For use in schools and libraries only. The Valentine''s Day Party has begun at last, but Franklin lost his cards on the way to school. As his pile of valentines begins to grow. Franklin feels bad that he has none to give in return. But in the true spirit of the day, everyone assures Franklin t

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

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

The world''s best-loved turtle appears in four storybooks based on the animated TV series. To be more like a famous athlete, Franklin gives himself a nickname. Now he just needs to live up to it!

Priscilla lives in an alley behind a restaurant. Her best friend, Rosy, lives across the gutter near an ice cream store. One Sunday evening, Priscilla promises Rosy to visit her first thing in the morning to work on a new puzzle. Then, Prisilla is invited for a boat ride with her friend, Rudolph. Priscilla has never been on a boat so she happily accepts the invitation. But what about her promise to visit with Rosy? She will tell Rosy she is sick! But that''s a fib. Suddenly, Priscilla feels ratty. What to do....? Priscilla and Rosy is a charming morality tale about loyalty to friends. This read-along edition is narrated by Julie Lawson. Ages 4-8