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When Aury and her fellow quilters uncover clues to a potential fortune, will they be able to untangle the mystery in time to save Eastover Retreat Center from financial ruin? During their annual quilt retreat, gale force winds trap the ladies in a boarded-up manor house. Inside, the sewing sisters discover the diaries of the mistress of Eastover Plantation written during the Civil War and clues she left behind which started as a treasure hunt for her children. Following the clues, the quilters take a journey they never expected. As Aury works closely with the owner of the retreat center, they dig up more than treasure when they follow the trail through history. Will it be enough to save Eastover and preserve the history of the plantation?INCLUDES a free quilt pattern in the back of the book.
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Scout is a dragon with an awesome talent. She can change like a chameleon! As she explores her town, she feels the need to change how she looks depending on who she’s talking to. But everyone she meets tells her the same thing: You don’t have to look like me! See how she learns the importance of being herself. Comes with FREE teacher lesson plans. -
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Being part of the Lady Tigers is about more than playing fastpitch softball. It’s about being part of a team. Get all 5 paperback books in the middle grade Lady Tigers Series about girls' fastpitch softball, encouraging female athletes to reach for the stars in the game they love. -
Trish learns what that really means when she tries to pull a fast one to get what she wants without thinking through the consequences. Her decision could affect the game, but more importantly—her friends. -
Twenty players. Two games. One challenge. When Tammy Marshall yells across the field at the local boys’ baseball team about how easy their sport is, she isn’t prepared for the epic tournament to follow. The teams had been bickering back and forth until finally, they decide to settle it like ballplayers. The date is set for the Lady Tigers to go up against the boys in one game of softball and one game of baseball. Winner takes glory and bragging rights forever. Emotions are running high for all the girls, especially Tammy. Is this their chance to prove the superiority of their skills once and for all? Or has Tammy set her team up for their worst defeat yet? Tammy Tries Baseball captures the anxiety and ultimate joy of trying something new. If you like sports action, quick dialogue, and coming-of-age friendships, you’ll love this latest installment of the Lady Tigers. In the compelling finale to Dawn Brotherton’s first Lady Tigers series, it may be time for the team—and the reader—to win some and learn some. Complete the journey for bringing Tammy Tries Baseball home now! -
A new team member for the Lady Tigers could spell the recipe for victory . . . or disaster. Nicole Carter’s fastpitch softball team has a fantastic reputation as good players, win or lose. When a new girl, Diana, is introduced to the team, Nicole is excited to show her the ins and outs of being a Lady Tiger. But when Diana threatens both Nicole’s position at third base and her love of the game, the team becomes buried in drama. Will the girls be able to find their team spirit again in time for the tournament or will their attitudes take them out of the running before the game even starts? Nicole’s New Friend covers the underestimated importance of sportsmanship in youth competitive athletics. As the third installment in Dawn Brotherton’s Lady Tigers Series, Nicole’s New Friend is the perfect mix of emotion and action in a chapter book aimed at supporting young women as they learn what it truly means to be a part of a team. Discover the true recipe for victory in Nicole’s New Friend. -
Will the deployment of Margie’s father be the end of her love of softball, or the start of something even better? From the very first tryout, Margie Clark knew that playing with the Lady Tigers was all about being a part of the team. But when her father is asked is sacrifice for a different kind of team—taking his job in the military overseas—she begins to feel glum on and off the field. But one look around her home reminds Margie that she’s not alone in missing a parent sent out to serve their country, and the Lady Tigers band together to make a difference in the lives of military kids on the base. But will their efforts be a success or a big strike out? Margie Makes A Difference combines a heartwarming story with delightful illustrations as the second installment in Dawn Brotherton’s Lady Tigers series. This coming-of-age chapter book reminds young readers that it’s possible to support one’s community while doing what you love. If you like sports action, playful dialogue, and frozen yogurt, Margie Makes A Difference is the perfect book for you! Be inspired by Margie Makes A Difference today! -
Playing softball for the Lady Tigers had always been the key to Avery, Charlotte, and Bianca’s friendship. It was the common interest they shared. But when Charlotte grows closer to a new girl in the neighborhood, Avery worries that her friend’s new interest in clothes and shopping will tear the trio apart. Suddenly, Avery finds herself surrounded by worry, stress, and jealousy that affects the whole team. Can the girls come together for the upcoming tournament, or will insecurities get the better of the Lady Tigers? -
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Baseball/Softball Scorebook. New and improved book for keeping score for 30 ball games. Larger print, bigger squares, and a place for notes allow you to capture the details of the game needed to re-tell the story later. Perfect for the coach to utilize as a teaching tool. Useful end of game summary gives quick reference per player for both offense and defense. New to scorekeeping? This book provides detailed description about scorekeeping shorthand, as well as some of the nuances of the baseball/softball rules needed when scoring the game. Tested and recommended by east-coast travel teams. -
Winner of 2020 Bronze Medal from the Military Writers Society of America
It’s a long, twisting road to publishing—don’t let anyone tell you differently. There’s no one path, and results are as varied as the methods to get there. I have written and published numerous titles. I have also published works by other authors and helped them realize their dreams. I speak at conferences, teach classes on publishing and work with schools and Girl Scouts to encourage young writers. -
Major Jackie Austin loves working for the Air Force Inspector General’s office at beautiful Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, but her orderly world is shattered when a plane crash leads to a devastating loss. Worse still, the accident looks eerily similar to one she wrote for an exercise scenario, making her the prime suspect. Jackie struggles to pick up the pieces of her shattered life while avoiding the clutches of the agents from the office of special investigations. With federal agents and terrorists closing in, only Jackie can save herself.
