MacLachlan, Patricia

"Grace's aunt Lily is a writer. She works with words every day and teaches Grace interesting words like 'melancholy' and 'delirious.' But Lily is often 'flummoxed' by her writing. Her stories don't go anywhere, her desk is a mess, and her writer's group can't help. So Lily posts an ad: A writer of books needs an assistant, a coach, a helper, for inspiration and some magic! The next day, Grace opens the door, and there is Rex: a Labrador retriever who will change Grace's life, and Lily's. The word 'amazing' is an everyday word for Rex, who inspires Lily, and helps Grace find the words to write her own story"--Provided by publisher.

Arthur spends a summer with his unconventional aunt and uncle and begins to look at life, his family, and himself differently.

When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay.

A collection of fourteen poetic examples of a dog's life from the perspective of the animals.

Ten year-old Jake shares a special bond with his grandfather, Billy, but when Billy asks Jake to build him a sod house, Jake is not sure he wants to do it.

A visiting poet, Ms. Mirabel, teaches five friends in grade school about the power of words and writing.

Emily's father takes care of everything the day she has a "stomach ache in her head.".

A sad and silent nine-year-old boy finds his voice when he moves next to a family that rescues dogs.

In absence of their father, a brother and sister adopt four dogs and a cat in an attempt to save their family.