True heart

By Marissa Moss

At the turn of the century, a young woman who works on the railroad accomplishes her yearning ambition to become an engineer when a male engineer is injured and can't drive his train.

Emma's journal

By Marissa Moss

From 1774 to 1776, Emma describes in her journal her stay in Boston, where she witnesses the British blockade and spies for the American militia. Features hand-printed text, drawings, and marginal...

Regina's big mistake

By Marissa Moss

When told to draw a jungle in art class, Regina experiences feelings of failure and creative insecurity, but manages to create a beautiful picture that's all her own.

Amelia s Family Ties

By Marissa Moss

After-school monster

By Marissa Moss

A little girl comes home after school and finds a monster in the house.

After-school monster

By Marissa Moss

A little girl comes home after school and finds a monster in the house.

But not Kate

By Marissa Moss

Kate compares herself to the other kids in school and fears that there is nothing special about her, until she becomes the magician's helper in an assembly.

After-school monster

By Marissa Moss

Alien Eraser to the rescue

By Marissa Moss

Welcome to Max's secret collection of random thoughts about school, family breakups, and the power of Alien Eraser.

Alien Eraser unravels the mystery of the pyramids

By Marissa Moss

"Did aliens build the pyramids? Will a magic love potion bring Mom and Dad back together? And what do school science, mummified apples, and alien erasers have to do with it? In a second zany, jam-p...