Jackie French Koller Books In Order

The Dragonling

Dragonquest! Darek can’t wait for his first Dragonquest. Then he can be just like his older brother, Clep, the hero who brought down a Great Blue, the largest and fiercest dragon of all. Darek goes to admire the kill and finds a dragonling peeking out of the giant dragon’s pouch. Scared but curious, he feeds the hungry baby and makes an unlikely friend. But to save the helpless dragonling he must now venture into the fearsome Valley of the Dragons, risking his life to return his friend to his own fire breathing kind!

The Dragonling Collector’s Edition Vol 2

Darek is dismayed when his beloved dragonling, Zantor, and his best friend, Pola, disappear into the mists of Krad. He finds an unlikely ally in Rowena and the two set off on a daring rescue mission. But the mysterious land of Krad is even more dangerous than they had imagined. The leader of Darek’s village wants to make war against Krad. He didn’t count on the little Zynots, as well as the onetime king of Krad, to join forces with Darek, his friends, and their dragons against him. Before long, they all find themselves engaged in a fantastic struggle that will change their entire world…
forever! Collected now in one volume: three additional stories continuing the Dragonling’s exciting adventures among humans.

Mole And Shrew Are Two

For fans of the Frog and Toad books and Amelia Bedelia stories, the antic tales of Mole and Shrew will prove to be worthy successors. In the introductory title, find out how Mole and Shrew first meet, how Mole finds a new home, and how, with much confusion along the way, Mole and Shrew finally become fast friends!

All Year Through

Mole and Shrew are best friends but sometimes they have trouble communicating. Read about their exploits, misunderstandings, and mix ups in this charming collection of stories.

Have Jobs To Do

In this third title about Mole and Shrew, the fabulous friends find themselves a little short of cash. At Shrew’s suggestion, the two head into the working world with hysterical results. Mole manages to thwart their attempts at everything from hanging wallpaper ‘Where are the hooks?’ asks Mole to waiting on tables ‘Why would you want to wait on a table? A chair would be more comfortable.’.

Find A Clue

One day, while Mole is out shopping, he overhears Buzzard telling someone that she is going to have Rabbit and his family for dinner. Could this be true? Could Buzzard be plotting to eat the whole Rabbit clan? It’s up to Mole and his brave friend Shrew to get to the bottom of the situation…
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A Wizard Named Nell

A Courageous Choice In the magical world of Eldearth, Witches and Wizards live side by side with Humans, Weefolk, though elusive, are abundant, and Dragons and Unicorns still walk the land. But the present Imperial Wizard, Keeper of the Light that protects Eldearth, is aging and ill. If a new apprentice is not found soon, Eldearth may succumb to the evil powers of the dark Lord Graieconn. There is a long tradition in Eldearth that the keeper must be a Wizard, and only boys can be Wizards, but so far, all the boys who have attempted the difficult quest to become Apprentice Keeper have failed. Time is running out. Princess Arenelle, a promising young Witch, has just reached eleven, the age of Magic, and wishes to undertake the quest. Her father, King Einar, forbids it, fearing for her safety and claiming that her heart is too soft. Against the King’s wishes, Nell sets out into the unknown with her pet demidragon, Minna. Aided by Folk she meets along the way and an albino Dragon that she rescues from near death, Nell battles the fearsome forces of nature, Evil, and ignorance that are amassed against her. It will require all of her strength, cunning, and courage to defeat them. Does Nell have what it takes to become the next Apprentice Keeper?

The Wizard’s Apprentice

CAN THEY ALL SURVIVE?

Princess Arenelle has done what no other girl in the history of Eldearth has done! She has completed the Quest to become the next Imperial Wizard, Keeper of the Light that protects Eldearth from Evil. Soon she will be apprenticed to the current Keeper, and her training will begin.

Or will it? When Arenelle’s father, King Einar, discovers that he has a long lost son, the King has a change of heart, forbidding Nell to proceed. The boy must be the Chosen One, the King decrees. It is he who should become Apprentice. Nell is in turn outraged and bewildered by this turn of events, all the more so when she discovers that her long lost brother is Owen, the very same street urchin she discovered in the Lanes and sent off to Witch Academy to pose as herself.

In this continuation of The Keeper’s saga, Nell defies the King and decides to pursue the Wizardry anyway, but when her brother falls into the hands of the Dark Forces and her father sets off on a dangerous rescue mission, all else is forgotten and Nell embarks on a rescue mission of her own. Can Nell unravel the puzzle of the dark, mysterious forces that seek to prevent her or her brother from becoming the next Keeper?

The Wizard’s Scepter

FACING THE GREATEST DANGER OF ALL! Princess Arenelle, just turned eleven, the age of Magic, has overcome so much in her quest to be the next Imperial Wizard. Now, as the current Wizard grows weaker and the evil Lord Graieconn grows stronger, she must summon all her reserves of intelligence and courage to outwit the vile creatures and twisted Folk who do the bidding of the Dark Lord. They rise up now, legions of them, from the caverns of Darkearth. Driving the forces of Eldearth before them, they seek to capture and extinguish the Scepter of Light, which protects Eldearth from the supreme evil Graieconn himself. Nell cannot stop them alone. Only by teaming with her twin brother, Owen, can Nell hope to defend the Scepter. But Owen is her archcompetitor for the title of Imperial Wizard! Can Nell and Owen put aside their differences and find a way to work together as the ultimate battle looms? Even then, can Eldearth be saved?

Nothing to Fear

Thirteen year old Danny and his family are struggling to make ends meet in New York during the Great Depression. His father leaves to search for work, and Danny and his mother do what they can to survive. With his mother pregnant and unable to help, Danny is forced to beg for food. Through it all, they retain their good humor and family pride, and in the end help arrives in a most unexpected guise. Rich, rewarding historical fiction. Kirkus Reviews

If I Had One Wish ..

When a mysterious bag lady hands Alec a strange coin and tells him it will grant him one wish, Alec thinks she’s crazy. But then, in a fit of anger, Alec wishes his little brother Stevie had never been born, and Stevie disappears! If I Had One Wish ..s an American Library Association Recommended Book for Reluctant Young Readers and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age.

The Primrose Way

Living in a rough Puritan missionary settlement that borders an Indian village, sixteen year old Rebekah is forced to choose between two cultures when she falls in love with a defiant Pawtucket medicine man. Issues about separation of church and state, the scandalous idea of thinking for oneself, etc., are thoughtfully raised here and would provide provocative discussions in the social studies classroom. School Library Journal

A Place to Call Home

Unsurprised when her mother disappears again, leaving her to care for her two younger siblings, Anna hopes this time that Mama will not come back and takes steps to hide the truth from the authorities.

Someday

Chubby and I stood staring at the stove door, watching the flare of the burning letter. Someday had suddenly become starkly, terribly real. This town we loved, everything we knew, the very roads we walked on, would soon rest beneath the waters of a giant reservoir, like some scene in a dime-store waterglobe. What would become of us, of me and Chubby, and Mama and Gran? And what about all our friends and neighbors? Who would we be without Enfield to bind us together? ‘Koller excels in making Celie fully human and three dimensional. The town of Enfield becomes a character like any other in the story, triggering emotion and tears.’ VOYA

Seven Spunky Monkeys

Monkey mischief abounds in this companion book to One Monkey Too Many. On Sunday, Seven Spunky Monkeys are best friends. On Monday, only six monkeys are left. On Tuesday, five! What’s happening to all the monkeys? Are they catching the love bug? Count down through the days of the week with these funky monkeys who ultimately learn that when it comes to friends and family, the more monkeys, the merrier!

No Such Thing

Even though his mother says there are no monsters, a frightened Howard is convinced that a boy eating monster is under his bed, while under the bed, a boy fearing Monster fears the monster eating boy he thinks is above the bed.

One Monkey Too Many

Play is the order of the day for a group of vacationing monkeys determined not to let any silly rules get in their way. But when One Monkey Too Many joins the crowd, everyone’s in for some unexpected surprises. With winning rhyme and lively illustrations, One Monkey Too Many captures the outrageous antics of mischievous monkeys who make the most of their holiday and learn a lesson or two along the way.

Nickommoh!

It is Taqountikeeswush, the Moon of the Falling Leaves. The Creator’s gifts have been harvested, dried, and tucked away in auqunnash storage bins in the bosom of Earth Mother. They will provide for the People all through the long, cold months to come, the long, cold months of Papone. It is time, now. Time for the People to come together, together to give thanks. Nickommoh! Long before the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving at Plymouth, the Native Americans of the area celebrated the harvest during a feast called Nickommoh, meaning ‘give away’ or ‘exchange.’ The Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving was actually more similar to this traditional Native American celebration than to the holiday as we celebrate it today. Jackie French Koller’s festive prose poem brings to life the weaving rhythms of this harvest celebration, as the People come together from villages near and far to construct sweat lodges, eat turkey and sweet cakes, play games, and dance and sing beneath the star blanket that Moon Sister has drawn across the sky. Marcia Sewall uses her considerable knowledge of the Narragansett people to portray in striking pictures the ancient patterns of our first purely American holiday.

Baby for Sale

Baby for Sale is a Marshall Cavendish publication.

Horace the Horrible

The fearsome knight Horace tries to prove to his niece that he is as good as his brother, the King, while all she really wants is someone to help her stop missing her father.

Peter Spit a Seed At Sue

Irresistible summer fun! Just then we heard a fella yellin He was sellin watermelon!…
We chomped and slurped And gulped and burped, Then Peter Spit a Seed At Sue…
. Four friends turn a boring summer day into a rollicking, watermelon seed spitting adventure that takes them all the way into the town square, where everyone can t help joining in on the fun. But when the mayor arrives, will she put a stop to it all? Energetic, begging to be read aloud text and boisterous, hilarious illustrations combine to form a picture book that celebrates simple, good natured mischief.

The Follow Dog

It was a wonderful life for The Follow Dog, running around the countryside, chasing rats, barking at rabbits, swimming in the creek, looking for wild ducks and digging holes. Then one summer, a drought hits the farm and the Dog’s owners have to move to the town. By the author of ‘Drummond’.

The Promise

It’s Matt’s first Christmas without his mother, and he is doing everything he can to keep her traditions alive, from decorating the Christmas tree with pokeberry candles to asking Pa to tell the story of the Christmas miracle when animals were given the power of speech. When a hungry bear comes out of hibernation and surprises Matt and his Labrador retriever, Sara, in the. Mattescapes up a tree, but while defending him, Sara is mauled by the frustrated bear. Matt must get help for his beloved dog; the only problem is that snow is coming and he is completely lost. Suddenly, he hears a voice telling him the way. Is it Sara’s? Or is it Ma’s? Before Matt will leave, he makes Sara promise she’ll be alive when he returns. This jewel of a novel from acclaimed author Jackie French Koller beautifully portrays the loving bond between a boy and his dog.