Bøger af Wendy Mass

"Appeals to 4th-7th graders, reading level Grade 5"--Page 4 of cover.

"On "Take Your Kid to Work Day," eight-year-old Archie discovers that his father drives a space taxi that shuttles aliens from one area of the universe to another in the first of a brand-new chapter book series by a husband-and-wife team. Illustrations.

From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Candymakers" comes a world-hopping tale that leads readers deep into the heart of the mysteries of time and space. Plus, there's pie.

Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead, two masterminds of classic, middle-grade fiction come together to craft this magical story about the enduring power of friendship. It's been five years since Livy and her family have visited Livy's grandmother in Australia. Now that she's back, Livy has the feeling she's forgotten something really, really important about Gran's house.It turns out she's right.Bob, a short, greenish creature dressed in a chicken suit, didn't forget Livy, or her promise. He's been waiting five years for her to come back, hiding in a closet like she told him to. He can't remember who-or what-he is, where he came from, or if he even has a family. But five years ago Livy promised she would help him find his way back home. Now it's time to keep that promise.Clue by clue, Livy and Bob will unravel the mystery of where Bob comes from, and discover the kind of magic that lasts forever.Praise for Bob:"Authors Mass and Stead team up for this irresistible tale of magic, mystery, and friendship that poses timeless questions about identity and belonging. . .a tribute to the power of storytelling.." -Publishers Weekly, starred review"A perfectly paced plot, supported by secondary characters to whom readers will relate and luminous artwork by Gannon, fill out a story that readers will eagerly embrace. A must-have. . .this novel delights." -School Library Journal, starred review

It's Amanda's 11th birthday and she is super excited---after all, 11 is so different from 10. But from the start, everything goes wrong. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, Leo, with whom she's shared every birthday, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they haven't shared together. When Amanda turns in for the night, glad to have her birthday behind her, she wakes up happy for a new day. Or is it? Her birthday seems to be repeating iself. What is going on?! And how can she fix it? Only time, friendship, and a little luck will tell. . .

After Tara steals the school mascot in order to make friends with the popular crowd and is caught, she finds herself in a heap of trouble. Her parents decide she must go stay with her aunt, uncle, and bratty cousin in Willow Falls. What Tara doesn't know is that this charmed town has something big in store for her on her 13th birthday.

Time Jumpers Chase and Ava are heading to prehistoric times in this newest adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Wendy Mass!

Jeremy Fink has been obsessed with the meaning of life ever since a box from his father arrived at his house five years after his father was killed in a car accident. Jeremy is determined to find the missing keys that will open the box that supposedly contains the meaning of life. Jeremy and his best friend Lizzy make it their summer quest to get inside the mysterious box. But after getting into some trouble, they get stuck doing community service together, helping an antique shop owner deliver things to different parts of the city. It turns out that these deliveries aren't always ordered, the recipients react unexpectedly, some with anger, some with tears. As Jeremy and Lizzy's summer adventures continue, they begin to discover the meaning of life and themselves along with it.

Mia Winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, and taste shapes. Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this coming-of-age novel.

Told from three distinct voices and perspectives, this powerful yet humorous novel weaves an intricate and compelling story about strangers coming together, unlikely friendships, and finding one's place in the universe.

Four children have been chosen to compete in a national competition to find the tastiest confection in the country. Who will invent a candy more delicious than the Oozing Crunchorama or the Neon Lightning Chew?Logan, the Candymaker's son, who can detect the color of chocolate by touch alone?Miles, the boy who is allergic to merry-go-rounds and the color pink? Daisy, the cheerful girl who can lift a fifty-pound lump of taffy like it's a feather? Or Philip, the suit-and-tie wearing boy who's always scribbling in a secret notebook?This sweet, charming, and cleverly crafted story, told from each contestant's perspective, is filled with mystery, friendship, and juicy revelations.

Livy can''t remember her first visit to her grandmother''s house all the way across the world in Australia, though she does seem to recall a ''wrong chicken'' and something unusual about a black chess piece. She definitely doesn''t remember the strange little creature she finds in the wardrobe. His name is Bob, and he''s been waiting for her to come back for more than five years - that''s a very long time to sit in the dark. Livy and Bob piece together the mystery of who Bob is, and a beautiful friendship unfolds. Now Livy must help Bob find his way home. Bob is a tender and engaging story for young readers about loyalty and the power of imagination, set in an Australian country town.

The Time Jumpers are heading to the future in the third book in this action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass!

Rapunzel is having the ultimate bad day. She's been stolen from home by an evil witch and locked in an incredibly high tower. Prince Benjamin is in a pretty uncomfortable situation himself. Both Rapunzel and Prince Benjamin are trapped--in very different ways. It's only when their paths cross, that things really start to change.

It's not easy being Princess Rose. Especially when a fairy curses her and she finds herself avoiding all sharp objects . . . and then ends up pricking her finger anyway, causing her to slumber for a hundred years or so. And it's not easy being The Prince.

New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass's action-packed early chapter book series is perfect for newly independent readers!

A sixth brand new adventure in the intergalactic science-based chapter book series from a New York Times bestselling author and her husband, now in paperback.

The third book in the Space Taxi series

A fifth brand new adventure in the intergalactic science-based chapter book series from a New York Times bestselling author and her husband, in paperback.

A fourth brand new adventure in the intergalactic science-based chapter book series from a New York Times bestselling author and her husband

The second book in the Space Taxi series