Bøger af Teresa A Swift

"The Alligator with One Shoe" is about a young alligator named Alex who's wearing one shoe. One-day while playing he noticed another alligator that had four shoes. The story proceeds with Alex persuading the older alligator to share some of his shoes. The readers will find Alex funny and convincing. In addition he will enlighten the readers how to add, subtract, and recognize colors.

Is the bullet in Ann's head the result of a suicide or attempted homicide? The suicide note and other evidence seem to clearly indicate she took her own life. Yet there are other clues that suggest homicide. The evidence could lead to either one and the police have come to believe it is the latter. The only one in the triangle of Ann's life is her young son, Trevor, her Aunt Janet, and Barbara who hates Ann. So naturally Barbara is a suspect. But when that turns out to be a cold lead, the mystery deepens. Will Ann ever recover, or will she take her family's secret to the grave?

"The Ladybug and the Bird" is about an adorable and cute ladybug name Maria. Maria has aspirations to fly; unfortunately she has no wings. One-day while sitting on a leaf, a cool and brainy bird named George lands on her tree. When he realizes she has no wings, he offers to take her on a flight. During the Ladybug and the Bird's journey they travel to unbelievable and exciting places. Because George is witty and knowledgeable, he enlightens her with actual facts about each place. The children will find Maria and George to be lovable, charming, and funny.

"JC's Cooking Class" is set in the north-east. The main character Johnny Calhoun, also known as, JC is a geeky, lanky, and clumsy 12-year-old boy. As a result of his shyness and withdrawn personality, it was hard for him to meet friends. However, he had a hidden secret that the other children didn't know; it was cooking. One-day during a quiet afternoon at home a knock was heard at the door that would change JC's life forever.

"What a magnificent read this book delivers! From the first sentence to the very last letter, this story was a real treat. It should become an instant classic. The author''s vivid descriptions of Mint''s experiences elicit chills."-Dr. Morris L. Redd, Grace for Granted: Finding Extraordinary Blessings in Ordinary SettingsHer slave name is Sarah May Robertson, but they called her Mint. Mint is 110 years old, and she has a story to tell about her life. The year is 1966, and she starts to write, but it''s too painful to confront her past and face the truth about her life. Her story is a chilling detailed account of her painful life as a slave and a free woman. Many of her experiences she has never dared to whisper. When her grandson learns about her story, he sets out to show Mint that her story is worth telling.