Oren Bell is an underachiever, while his twin, Latonya, is a powerhouse, and their little sister is a genius. Their house has its own ghost. And their Detroit neighborhood is dangerous and getting worse.Still, seventh grade is cool: Oren's playing trumpet in a band, and his history project reveals clues to a treasure left by the Bells' ghost. This is Oren's year to shine. If only he could keep his best friend and his granddaddy from doing business in the evil house next door. And if only Jack Daniels, the veterinarian, hadn't fallen in love with Mama. Because Oren's the man of his house.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Oren Bell

Burgess, Barbara

Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Fred Field, The

As seventh grade ends, Oren is haunted by the murder of his best friend, Fred, in the evil house that once stood next door. Now it's an empty lot filling up with trash. Oren has a brilliant idea -- to turn the lot into the Fred Lightfoot Memorial Ball Field. Soon the Bell family and their friends are flying high into summer. The Fred Field hosts ball games and band practice. Oren's little sister, Brenda, leads the way in working on a neighborhood art project. Latonya, his overachieving twin, plans Mama and Jack's wedding. But Oren won't be distracted from his most important goal -- to find out who killed Fred, and bring the murderer to justice. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Children's Books

Oren Bell is an underachiever, while his twin, Latonya, is a powerhouse, and their little sister is a genius. Their house has its own ghost. And their Detroit neighborhood is dangerous and getting worse. Still, seventh grade is cool: Oren's playing trumpet in a band, and his history project reveals clues to a treasure left by the Bells' ghost. This is Oren's year to shine. If only he could keep his best friend and his granddaddy from doing business in the evil house next door. And if only Jack Daniels, the veterinarian, hadn't fallen in love with Mama. Because Oren's the man of his house.

Yearling

As seventh grade ends, Oren is haunted by the murder of his best friend, Fred, in the evil house that once stood next door. Now it's an empty lot filling up with trash. Oren has a brilliant idea -- to turn the lot into the Fred Lightfoot Memorial Ball Field. Soon the Bell family and their friends are flying high into summer. The Fred Field hosts ball games and band practice. Oren's little sister, Brenda, leads the way in working on a neighborhood art project. Latonya, his overachieving twin, plans Mama and Jack's wedding. But Oren won't be distracted from his most important goal -- to find out who killed Fred, and bring the murderer to justice.

Geography & Cultures

Four friends are inexplicably catapulted back in time--but to different places and different eras. In New France, Lance and Bronwen learn of the legend of a silver amulet buried by a  well on an island in the Saint Lawrence River. Jennifer and Arthur find themselves in ancient Sumer over five thousand years ago--and in trouble. Kidnapped by Sheik Faizi, they discover their only hope of escape is to steal his golden amulet. The two amulets are somehow connected, but how? Can any of the companions deliver them to the beautiful and powerful Lady Eve on the island of Eve Ilion? And if they succeed, will they be able to return home?

The Magic Manuscript: The Nine Companions

Literature & Fiction

Sulby Hall Publishers

Two teenagers, Arthur and Jennifer, unearth a medieval manuscript in Cornwall, in modern England, during the Christmas holidays. While reading the manuscript, Jennifer becomes engrossed in the story of fifteenth-century Lady Genevieve, a sixteen-year-old Cornish girl who escapes from her brother when he tries to marry her to one of the earls of Tudor against her will. Jennifer is, in reality, catapulted back to the fifteenth century, as well as to England in the sixth century. When Arthur realizes she is missing, he follows her back in time.

The Magic Manuscript: Voyage to Eve Ilion

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Have you had weird things happen to you? Have you wondered what on earth these psychic phenomena are? Have you wondered if they might be psychic signs? Have you been frightened by strange shapes? Have you been afraid of loud noises or objects that move for no apparent reason? Have you thought you saw a ghost but were not sure? Then this publication might put your doubts and fears to rest. Full of my own experiences of weird, wonderful and mysterious signs of psychic and paranormal phenomena.

10 Mysterious Signs You May be Psychic

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

Independently published

Kelly Adams' husband is killed near Northwestern University in a murder that appears to have no motive. Police suspect a high-dollar hired gun from Europe, but are unable to make any local connection. After her best friend is attacked by an intruder who obviously believes Kelly is his victim, she begins her own investigation. The trail leads twenty-nine years into the past when John Adams' mother bore an illegitimate son fathered by Chicago's wealthiest and most powerful mob boss, Gino Scarletti. Later, Scarletti fathered another son within his marriage. On his deathbed, Scarletti wills half his empire to his legitimate son and half to the son who never knew his father. But Gino Jr. is not willing to share his inheritance with anyone, and arranges his half-brother's murder, unaware that John Adams has recently married and made a will stating that his wife will become his legal heir upon his death. Gino Jr. is finally arrested but released on bond by a mob-linked judge. Kelly Adams arranges her own form of justice and takes control of the powerful Scarletti empire.

Lethal Justice

Publishamerica Inc

better word! A witty poem for people who love to show dogs. Poems about love and 'love lost' . Poems to excite you and invite you to want to read more poetry and maybe encourage you to write your own poems. Poems about life and poems about death. Praise for - A Show Dog's Lament - "Very good Barbara. This is a witty portrayal of 'it's a dog's life' but also explores the relationship between humans and animals. Plenty of magazines publish stuff only half as good as this." Praise for - Autumn Leaves - "Simply effective, Barbara. In four stanzas you've captured the essence of reflection and nostalgia and your use of metaphor in the final verse is particularly good."

Afternoon Tea: To Make You Laugh, To Make You Cry, My Poetry

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Beverages & Wine

This children's book, written in poetic format, shares the journey traveled by "Nana B" during her treatment of breast cancer. She often gave her grandchildren horseback rides but was unable to for a period of time. This book helped to explain her loss of hair and feeling sick. It also brings hope and an uplifting message about cancer survivors.

My Horse With a Pink Bow

AMITY Publications

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Oren Bell

Fred Field, The

Oren Bell

Fred Field, The

The Magic Manuscript: The Nine Companions

The Magic Manuscript: Voyage to Eve Ilion

10 Mysterious Signs You May be Psychic

Lethal Justice

Afternoon Tea: To Make You Laugh, To Make You Cry, My Poetry

My Horse With a Pink Bow