Illinois Authors

Holiday House, New York : ©1987.

Although fifteen-year-old Paige thinks he is determined to get away from home and pursue his own career goals in the big city, thirteen-year-old Abby confuses the issue by helping him see his Maine countryside in a more appreciative way.

Holiday House, New York : ©1991.

Nine-year-old Brad forms a special relationship with the owls roosting in his family's barn, one that is threatened by a trigger-happy neighbor.

Archway/Pocket Books, New York : 1983, ©1982.

Simon & Schuster Books, [Place of publication not identified] : 1982.

Nell has loved Dexter since first grade, but once they reach junior high and he begins to change, she must decide how strong her feelings really are.

Holiday House, New York : ©1984.

When Christy wins 100 dollars in a radio contest, she is torn between buying Christmas presents for her large family and buying a new dress for herself.

Holiday House, New York : ©1982.

With her grandparents too busy to pay attention to her and her father traveling a lot, twelve-year-old Mouse is heavily dependent upon her brother T.J. until she befriends another misfit like herself.

Holiday House, New York : ©1985.

Two friends with one parent each decide to do some matchmaking, only to later wonder if they've been too successful.

Dell, New York : 1992, ©1988.

With the help of his best friend Cassie, fourth-grader Nat comes to terms with his diabetes and a bully named Jasper.