Bücher von Linda Nelson

When Gus, a curious squirrel, accidentally turns blue, he becomes the center ofattention. Confused and embarrassed, Gus tries to hide, not understanding whyeveryone is laughing at him. Determined to find a solution, he embarks on ajourney of self-discovery, encountering the true meaning of friendship alongthe way.In this enchanting story by Linda Nelson, young readers will join Gus as he learnsto embrace his uniqueness and finds solace in the love and support of hisspecial friends. The Blue Squirrel is a delightful exploration of respect,compassion, and the joy of being surrounded by those who truly care.Linda Nelson's vivid storytelling and her genuine love for children shine throughin this heartening tale, capturing the imagination and teaching valuable lifelessons. The Blue Squirrel is a timeless treasure that will captivate youngreaders, leaving them eager for more adventures with Gus and his friends.Discover the magic of friendship and the power of self-acceptance inThe Blue Squirrel.

This book was previously titled ""Friends of Choice.""Karla needs permission to stay overnight at Carol's because it is the only way she can go to the party her new friends have invited her to. She needs to give Carol an answer before they cancel the invite. But Karla is afraid her mother will say no. Mrs. Centon says no to a lot of things Karla wants to do for apparently no reason at all. How can she convince her mother to say yes despite knowing she will say no?

There's a new boy in town, and Ashley wants him badly. Will Karla steal her man too? Karla Centon no longer is the newest student at Brantwood High. Since moving to Brantwood six months ago, her life had been going nowhere in the right direction until she meets Neil Allard, a handsome cheerful boy who wrestles his way into her heart. Karla takes an instant disliking to Neil because she thinks he's not her type. However, what is her type? Is it tall skinny guys who wear baseball hats backwards and who happen to be bad boys or warm loveable funny guys who are more than just nice occasionally, like Neil? Ashley likes Neil too, and her friend Maggie tries her best to keep Karla away from him. However, when Ashley starts making a big deal out of his wandering eyes, Neil doesn't like it. Feisty Romance or a Tangled Trio, what will it be?

Carol's guilt is eating her up inside and wants to fix their friendship. She insists upon making amends by apologizing to Karla's mom but instead, the woman chases her out of the house, which is when she discovers Karla's home life isn't much different from her own. However, she still feels responsible for what happened to Karla at the party. She suggests they take a road trip with two boys they just met in hopes that their new comradeship is growing, but this only makes matters worse for the two of them when they find themselves arrested for car theft. Will Karla forgive her this time?