Julie Gilbert

Fourteen-year-old Daisy Meyer is angry and frustrated with her world: her German American town, New Ulm, is under surveillance, her father's newspaper was forced to shut down for criticizing the United States' entry into World War I, her beloved older sister Elsie's fiancé is deployed to France, and she deeply resents her stepmother--but worse is coming, because this is October 1918, and influenza is about to descend on her home and family, and...

For young Cora Moffat March 18, 1925 has been a bad day, but it gets much worse when her school is hit by the Tri-State Tornado, and she, her twin brother and her former best friend Claire, struggle to survive as the school and town are destroyed around them. Includes historical notes.

Thin Black Road There's a thin black road I have traveled many times. It leads to peace In so many ways. It's kind of hard to describe For the road's oft unclear. It unfolds to me Like a lovely gift One word at a time. Then, music fills in the gaps, Making worries fade away, As unexplainable peace pours in. There's a thin black road It leads me to peace. When good or ill tidings come To threaten my equilibrium, I will travel that road And return to...

As I walked around on this gorgeous day, I reflected on my life and then prayed, "Father God, thank you for being You. Thank you too for the many blessings... I would try to count them, But they are countless. Thank you for being holy... All good things in life reflect You..." At that moment I realized ... You and I, we were made To praise His name. You and I, we were made To love and be loved. You and I, we were made To live, learn, grow, and pray. You...

Being the Chosen One could kill everyone she loves.... The Outcast knows Victoria Saveron could destroy his plans to control the planet of Aeris. To gain her cooperation, he begins collecting everyone Vic holds dear. Meanwhile, the rift between the two magical races grows, and individuals on both sides cause chaos. Vic and her friends work hard to relocate refugees and keep the peace, but they're only addressing symptoms. The main problem lies...

Churches are banned. Religion is outlawed. Freedom is dead. Found guilty of "spreading dissent", Jenna and David Hall are sentenced to re-education at the Innova Center. Their home is forfeit. Their marriage is dissolved. Once a famous actress, Jenna is afforded immunity from the most aggressive forms of therapy because they want something from her, but David is not so lucky. He's a hostage. Cooperation will keep him alive, but at what cost?

A young family disappears ... FBI Special Agent Julie Ann Davidson isn't assigned the case, but she works it anyway because she knows the Collins family. Add in a baffling case of internet thievery, and Ann and her partner, Patrick Duncan, have plenty to think about. Who took the Collins family and why? One thing's certain: time is running out. If Ann and Patrick don't work fast, Rachel Collins and her kids will die.

Teaching is awesome ... And tougher than it looks. The first year of teaching will likely be the roughest one of your career, but every year has its own unique challenges. Whether you're about to embark upon the epic journey or speeding toward burnout, I hope you can find something inspirational within these pages. Inside, you'll find ... • 5 steps to surviving teaching • Tips and tricks for staying sane and saving time • Commentary on common...

Being the Chosen One could kill her.... Victoria Saveron knows two things for certain. Dark forces want to kill her, and her friends have cooler powers than she does. Katrina can shapeshift and Tellen can tap into destructive magic currents. Everything else is uncertain and rumors abound. Victoria might be the Chosen One, whatever that means. Her father might be able to help them, but only if they can find him. Coldhaven's villagers might be able...

Want to make the most of your time in school? Whether you're just starting out your high school career or about to finish, you owe it to yourself to have more fun and stress less. How do you do that? One of the most important and easy to overlook methods is this: communicate better with your teachers. This book can help you with that. Inside, you'll find ... • An overview of how you can maximize your school success • Several ways to understand...