Ellen Emerson White

"If love is the only right warrant for bringing children into the world then many children born in wedlock are illegitimate and many born out of wedlock are legitimate." So contends Nan Britton in this account of Elizabeth Ann, her daughter by Warren G. Harding.

SHAKESPEARE AND THE THREE KINGS by Victoria Alexander — After inheriting three unbearable dogs from his great aunt, Oliver Stanhope was relieved to find she'd made arrangements for a trainer. But when D. K. Lawrence appeared at his door, enormous Great Dane in tow, Oliver was in for the Christmas surprise -- and love -- of his life. ATHENA'S CHRISTMAS TAIL by Nina Coombs Mercy wanted her marriage with the Viscount Brockton to be a true match of the heart. But breaking through Robert's cold shell seemed truly impossible, until she found the magic of the holiday season -- with the help of Athena, her very determined dog. AWAY IN A SHELTER by Annie Kimberlin She was a dedicated volunteer, but Camille Campbell never wanted to get stranded at the animal shelter overnight on Christmas Eve. And she never wanted to be stuck with the infuriating Roger Matheson, the handsome helper whose very touch left the lovely lawyer starry-eyed. MR. WRIGHT'S CHRISTMAS ANGEL by Miriam Raftery When Dr. Joy Winters' daughter asked Santa Claus for a father for Christmas, Joy knew she was in trouble. Then a mysterious Kriss Kringle gave her two tickets to Alaska -- and a wondrous journey into the arms of handsome woodsman Nicholas Wright and his amazing dog.

In 1968 Massachusetts, after her brother Patrick goes to fight in Vietnam, fifteen-year-old Molly records in her diary how she misses her brother, volunteers at a Veterans' Administration Hospital, and tries to make sense of the war in Vietnam and the tumultuous events in the United States. Includes historical notes.

An eighteen-year-old Marine records in his journal his experiences in Vietnam during the siege of Khe Sanh, 1967-1968. Includes a history of Vietnam, war timeline, glossary, and related military information.

Follows the life of Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn from 1889 to 1893 as she studies to be a better princess, even as Hawaii's monarchy, and her throne, are being undermined by American businessmen.

A biography of the professional basketball player.

Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady, R.M.S. Titanic 1912 (Dear America Series)

An agonizing dilemma plagues these brother-sister diarists. He is a Marine stationed in Vietnam. She is at home in America, far away from her brother's war zone, fighting for peace. As the marine writes in his journal about his experiences as a soldier, fighting an enemy he can't see, his sister seeks peace. In these gripping installments of DEAR AMERICA and MY NAME IS AMERICA, Ellen Emerson White captures the unique time period when America was at war both in a far-off place, and at home where adults and children alike marched in the streets for peace and freedom. Poignant and complex, these two characters will give readers a glimpse into perhaps the most tumultuous time in modern American history

Describes the fifteen-year-old tennis player, who has rocketed up the world tennis rankings in only two years of professional playing.

A biography of the one-handed pitcher for the California Angels baseball team.

After her mother is elected as the first woman president, Meg discovers that, aside from all of the usual pressures of senior year, living in the White House makes school and relationships even more difficult.

An honor student and a high school "clown" are increasingly attracted to each other, though the ensuing gossip threatens their relationship.

After a drug-overdose death of a fellow student, Beverly breaks away from the fast crowd but finds herself friendless and full of guilt until she meets Derek, who helps her come to terms with the past and look with some hope to the future.

Hawaii in 1889 is a pristine island paradise. Thireteen year old Princess Ka'iulani lives a carefree life at Ainachau, her home by the sea in Waikiki, Oahu. Used to having personal governesses as tutors, her family has decided that as a future monarch, she is to be educated abroad at a boarding school in England. While abroad Hawaii is transforming from a monarchy to a provisional government, a movement strongly opposed by the Hawaiian people. The young princess rallies to her people's cause.

Eighteen-year-old Jill Cafferty just made history. Her high school s star pitcher, she is now the first woman drafted by a major league baseball team. Only days after her high school graduation, she ll join the Pittsburgh Pirates Class A Short Season team . . . but not everyone is happy to have her there.