Gare Thompson Libros

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. With the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on related topics such as Louis Braille, a timeline, and a bibliography enhance readers' understanding of the subject.

Sisters Ronnie and Rita love sitting in their front porch rockers, observing life in bucolic Castleton. They love mysteries, and like their favorite detective Miss Marple, they "solve" the problems and mysteries of the town. Their amateur sleuth skills are called upon when a developer begins buying up the town's precious green spaces to build an upscale community. The prime target is the local dairy. The owner refuses to sell, but a sudden listeria outbreak that turns deadly may force him to do so. Was the outbreak a natural occurrence, or was it a nefariously planned scheme? A local reporter investigating the outbreak is killed in a hit and run. Signs point to murder. What secrets had he uncovered? With no time to cry over spilt milk, Ronnie and Rita race to unmask the killer. But can they discover the mastermind before more people die?