Michele Spirn's Books

When Mark moves in with a family who owns a restaurant, he is accused of whipping up a diabolical dinner.

Eleven-year-old Sam lies so often that when his father is kidnapped, no one believes him and Sam, along with his best friend Josh, try to solve the crime themselves.

Describes how octopuses use their intelligence to find food and stay safe.

During a trip to Iceland, the Thornberry family becomes involved with stopping a lava flow and with helping some baby puffins.

Describes how countries around the world traditionally celebrate the New Year, including rowdy parties, special feasts, and spiritual ceremonies and covering such countries as Brazil, China, and England.

Describes the sinking and restoration of two ships--the Vasa of Sweden and the Mary Rose from England.

In 1970, James and LaShawna try to solve a murder mystery, clear James' brother, and keep a new restaurant going. A few surprises are in store for them.

Text and photographs illustrate the emotions and characteristics of a man.

Jane's cat is so big he almost does not make it to the pet show.

Describes how people in various countries around the world celebrate the birth of babies.

Bruno the mute cat gets lost on a family outing.

There are many mysteries to be solved when Robin Bridge gets to London with her sister Jo and their mom. But none of them stop Robin and Jo from having the time of their lives exploring the fabulous sites and sights of the British capital.

While exploring their grandparent's home, two children find an interesting trunk in the attic.

Introduces four people whose lives are partially unknown to historians--Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, Kaspar Hauser, Ishi of the Yahi tribe, and Otzi the frozen mummy.

It's Halloween and the Know-Nothings want to celebrate. They want to trick-or-treat and bob for apples, but they don't know anyone named Bob and they don't know any tricks! The four silly friends' adventures on Halloween night and their comic interpretations of the popular holiday make this book a perfect treat for beginning readers.

Introduces four people whose lives are partially unknown to historians--Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, Kaspar Hauser, Ishi of the Yahi tribe, and Otzi the frozen mummy.

Calling all turkeys! The Know-Nothings have read that the way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to serve a turkey dinner. But how can they serve the turkey his dinner when he won't even sit down? The foolish foursome's misunderstanding of Thanksgiving traditions makes for uproarious fun. And through it all, Boris, Morris, Norris, and Doris never forget what they are most thankful for: good friends.

Mark does not want to play the turkey in the second grade Thanksgiving play, but then he ends up saving the day.

When Mark moves in with a family who owns a restaurant, he is accused of whipping up a diabolical dinner.

This true story of recounts Jackie Joyner-Kersee's amazing journey to the heights of fame.

Describes how octopuses use their intelligence to find food and stay safe.

Unhappy with how Debbie has been treating her, Eliza refuses to lend her big sister a special necklace given to her by a village elder in Kenya. Soon the two are not speaking to each other! Will they ever be friends again? In this heart-warming chapter book story, it takes a giraffe to show Eliza what's important - and the giraffe learns a thing or two as well! And that's not the end their adventures, the Thornberry's visit Iceland where a volcano erupts, and Eliza must help a flock of helpless baby pufflings. The birds' parents have already left them and Eliza has to move them to safety! Can she do it in time? Find out in this exciting story!

Four friends celebrate Thanksgiving in their own silly way.

Michele's childhood was a nightmare. Her mother was a gifted psychic but highly unstable, unable to control the dark forces her powers unleashed or to look after Michele. When she was six her beloved father died and the last shreds of normality were gone forever. From then on Michele was at the mercy of sexual predators and her mother's violent lovers. Evil surrounded her... But Michele wasn't alone. The presence of her twin sister Lucy was constantly at her side, comforting and inspiring her. Lucy had died when the twin girls were babies. But her spirit stayed behind to watch over her little sister. Time and again, when Michele reached her darkest hour, Lucy reached out with a deep sense of love and gently guided her to safety. This is the heartbreaking, but ultimately inspirational story of a little girl, who was beaten, raped, neglected and despised, but rescued from despair by her faith in the power of love.

Book's by Michele Spirn

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