Follow the adventures of delightful young farm animals who are just like you. Fern Valley is home to a group of wonderful animals who have fun and face some of the same problems children everywhere do. Roberta and Mildred Cornstalk are creative chickens dealing with the loss of their beloved granny, and they're looking for something to do to cheer them up. Want to know what adventures they find? Want to know what happens to Roberta and Mildred's brother, Edward, when he goes fishing, what birthday surprise is in store for Betsy Woolrich, or what lesson Kimmy Curlytail learns when she keeps something that isn't hers? Then follow this endearing cast of characters as they enjoy their time together and learn important lessons. A perfect addition for any child's personal library and a joy for families to share, Fern Valley is a collection to be treasured for many years to come.

Charles, 7, and Victoria, 9 , are sent to spend the summer with Aunt Emily Amelia on a farm in New England. They spend most days playing in the woods. They build a little village.and Charles adds toy soldiers, Indians and cars. Victoria models little women from clay. One night a terrible thunderstorm rages and the children fear their village will be ruined. However, they discover that the lightning has brought the village to life. The little people are called Frigments and are pilgrims come to make a new life in a new land. They are independent, religious and self- sufficient, and want nothing to do with the children. They know that Big Folk bring trouble. The children find ways to help the little people and eventually they become friends. Soon the Frigments have the cars running and they cover the woods and barns, taking whatever they need. The local folk think they have an invasion of varmints, the Frigments think they have a god-given right to make the land their own, and war breaks out. Charles and Victoria, caught in the middle, feel responsible for both sides, and they are the ones who must take drastic action to prevent bloodshed. The last day of their summer on the farm is a day they will never forget.

Fern Valley Ventures is a children's fiction book chronicling the adventures of eight friends from the same village and school as they overcome challenges and solve mysteries. Each story has a hidden, underlying meaning that children and their parents, as well as teachers will enjoy discovering. In The Vanishing Tom and Ali builds a secret tree house in Fern Valley. But when Tom finds an even better hiding place, he has no idea it will soon turn into a near death trap. In The Vortex Jim seems intent on making Sameer's life a misery as the Venturers face the challenges of a week at an activity camp. Find out if Sameer will become his friend indeed when Jim is swept away towards a watery end. In The Villa identical twins Jill and Jackie enjoy confusing everybody as the Venturers are involved in an archaeological dig. As well as discovering Roman coins and jewellery, they have to track down and catch the thief who steals the finds, and the vandals who threaten to ruin the dig. In The Verdict Laura is devastated when the cash box she has been entrusted with at the school fair is stolen. It's Guy Fawkes night and as the bonfire roars and rages out of control and fireworks explode all around them, can the Venturers catch the thief and recover the money? Interesting 16 illustrations will enhance the enjoyment of the book and the wholesome nature of the stories will appeal to children and their parents and educators, making the book popular with schools, libraries and children's organizations.

Will was looking forward to eighth grade. Will he even make it past September? Will Abbott expects his eighth-grade year at Fern Valley Middle School to be the same as the last seven-school, soccer, and lazy Saturdays. But when a rash of crime strikes his little town, it doesn't take long to realize something peculiar is going on. Will is certain the class bully, Beefy Boris, is involved and suspects he's getting help-from their own classmates! As Will and his friends investigate, they stumble upon clues leading them to suspect someone even more sinister is responsible. Can Will and his friends-including a new girl with a mysterious past-trap the criminal mastermind and reveal a secret that has haunted Fern Valley for twelve years?