The Junk Drawer Adventures
I & the Magic Pen
You never know what you'll find in Aunt Mysti's junk drawer.
Today started like any other day at Foundation Elementary School. Everything was fine until I ran into the biggest bully in the fourth grade. After that, nothing seemed to go right. Then I found a new clicky pen in a kitchen drawer.
When I used the pen to draw a picture for an assignment, strange things began to happen! A dragon came to life, a fleet of alien spaceships appeared, and I got a chance to rewrite the past. This magic pen may be exactly what I need to solve all my problems!
Put yourself in the role of protagonist and follow "I" on this relatable, entertaining journey to empathy.
About the series
After publishing several novels for adults, my fourth-grade students kept pestering me to write a book at their level. I wanted to write a book for ALL my students regardless of race or gender, so I wrote a first-person narrative with an anonymous main character. "I" remains unnamed throughout the entire story. This required some creativity, but I enjoyed every minute. I & the Magic Pen (yes, the incorrect grammar is intentional) addresses bullying, natural consequences, responsibility, and empathy in a magical, Groundhog Day format full of second chances. Perfect for 8 to 10 year olds!
I & the Scaredy Cat
I’ve always wanted a pet, but since my parents are deployed and I live with my Aunt Mysti, I’ve had to make do with walking the neighbor’s dog. When a stray cat starts living in our garage, I try to earn its trust. Skittish and easily scared, the cat proves hard to win over.
I take care of the cat as best I can, but with the frisbee golf tournament happening at school this week, I can’t afford to be distracted. My friend Payton and I have been practicing for weeks. We plan to win it all. A magic pair of earbuds from my aunt’s junk drawer gives me a peek into the cat’s mind, and I’m forced to make a choice that could ruin everything.
I never expected a cat would cause me so much trouble.
Put yourself in the role of protagonist and follow "I" on this relatable, entertaining journey to empathy.
