Marcia Thornton Jones

*Ratfink* (Feb 2010) (Dutton) Reading level: Ages 9-12 Poor Logan. He always seems to be getting into trouble. Fifth grade will be different. That is until Grandpa moves in. Grandpa is becoming more and more forgetful and Logan doesn’t want him doing embarrassing things -ญ especially in front of his friends. He doesn’t want his parents to send Grandpa away either. Then there is Emily Scott. She’s had it in for Logan since the first day of school. She is trying to set him up so he looks like he turned ratfink on his best friend, Malik. And when Emily produces an embarrassing photo of Logan, will he really turn “ratfink” to preserve his reputation and save Grandpa? Starred Review - Booklist (12/15/09) Told with rapid dialogue, this novel’s gripping conflicts about loyalty, betrayal, and kindness are never simplistic, and the standoffs with family, friends, and enemies are realistic and dramatic. Jones shows that in addition to his annoyance, Logan also feels deep affection for Grandpa, who comes up with some great ideas that make Logan popular, as well as sharp insights about why Emily acts mean. Even the ending, in which Logan feels mixed about his revenge against Emily, is subtle. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this novel adds depth and complexity to the usual triumph-over-the-bullies story. Watch the video!	BUY THIS BOOK
*Champ* (Scholastic) - Winner of the Maude Hart Lovelace Book Award - Sold over 340,00 copies in the first 6 months of release! -- Middle-grade novel. Riley and his dog, Champ, set out to prove to his father and the whole town there's more than one way to be a winner! Riley is awful at sports - especially baseball - and he's ready to quit the team. But his dad's motto is "nobody likes a quitter," and he won't let Riley give up. So when one bad swing brings a three-legged dog into his life, Riley feels like he's been thrown a curveball. How can he take of a dog and make his dad proud? Champ is a former champion show dog. But when the accident that leaves him with Riley also leaves him with three legs, this dog has to learn some new tricks. Can Champ show Riley that winning doesn't always mean coming in first? Together, Riley and Champ make a great team. But they stand to lose more at the Founders Day Dog Show than a blue ribbon. Could they be separated forever? Riley only knows one thing for sure -- this time quitting is NOT an option. FEATURED BOOK - Scholastic Book Fairs Spring '07 Watch the video!	BUY THIS BOOK - In bookstores nationwide - Also available through Scholastic Classroom Book Clubs
Keyholders SERIES (Tor) #1 - This Side of Magic #2 - The Other Side of Magic #3 - Inside The Magic #4 - The Wrong Side of Magic Three kids, a dragon, a unicorn, and rat discover they are the Keyholders to a magical realm! A Keyholder's job is to guard the border between the real world and the magical world. But, Penny & Luke aren't sure they even want to be apprentice Keyholders. But when they meet their "links" -- magical helpers from the other side of the border -- they change their minds. And just in time! The evil Queen of the Boggarts is determined to invade Penny & Luke's world... and only the Keyholders and their links can stop her! Watch the video!	BUY THIS BOOK (paperback) BUY THIS BOOK (library binding) BUY THIS BOOK
*Leprechauns On The Loose* (Scholastic) A picture book for early readers.	Available through Scholastic Classroom Book Clubs
*The Tale of Jack Frost* (Scholastic) A picture book for early readers.	ป (March '09) ซ
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A "how to" manual for writers on strategies
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	NOVEL Ratfink *STARRED REVIEW* - Booklist (12/15/09) Logan has troubles. A humiliating photo. An embarrassing grandfather. A mysterious backpack. Experimental dog poop?! And...Emily (the Snot) Scott. What more could possibly go wrong? Everything!!	SERIES Keyholders 4 NEW BOOKS TO START THE SERIES!
	NOVEL Champ * Winner of the Maude Hart Lovelace Book Award * Riley and his dog, Champ, set out to prove to his father and the whole town there's more than one way to be a winner!	PICTURE BOOKS FOR EARLY READERS *Leprechaun On The Loose* *The Tale of Jack Frost*
	SERIES Bailey School Kids - Jr. Chapter Books SERIES - 7 NEW BOOKS TO START THE SERIES! "Prequel Readers" to the Best-Selling series: Adventures of the Bailey School Kids SERIES Best-Selling, Award-Winning Series 64 TITLES	*Godzilla Ate My Homework* Parker's pet guinea pig, Godzilla, is out of control and chews up everything... even his homework!
	Bailey School Kids - SPECIAL EDITIONS 6 NEW BOOKS! o BSK Joke Book o BSK Holiday "Special-Editions" o BSK Super-Specials 13 TITLES	*Ghostville Elementary* - SERIES 17 TITLES Does YOUR classroom have ghosts? *Barkley's School For Dogs* - SERIES 12 TITLES You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
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