Anola Pickett, author of children's historical novels Whisper Island and Wasatch Summer

GEORGE FACES NEW CHALLENGES IN

CALLAHAN CRISIS

If you've wondered what's happened to George Callahan and his family, they're back! CALLAHAN CRISIS follows George and his family as they make their way through the flu epidemic of 1918. Not only does George become the head of the house, he has the additional burden of coping with two girls who move in next door!

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CALLAHAN CROSSROADS

by Anola Pickett

"Grown-ups said us kids could help our country win the war. Eat more corn. Give up sugar. Buy Thrift stamps. Collect prune pits. After a whole year doing this sissy stuff, we still hadn't won. I wasn't old enough to enlist, but this summer I'd do something dangerous. Something tough and brave." --George Callahan, age 12

Set in 1918 Kansas City, CALLAHAN CROSSROADS brings you to the heart of the World War I home front. Issue-driven and entertaining, it's a coming-of-age story that will resonate with readers of all ages.

Publication date: JULY, 2015, Cedar Fort, Inc.

WELCOME TO WHISPER ISLAND

It's 1913 on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where the waves and sand are an ever-changing world for 12-year-old Primmy to explore. Her father and brother are in the U.S. Life-Saving Service, whose members rescue people shipwrecked offshore. She is fascinated by their dangerous work, but is told that no matter how brave she is, she can never join them: girls aren't allowed to serve. Join Primmy as she learns to believe in herself while she follows her dreams.

Whisper Island, historical fiction for tweens by Anola Pickett | books for young readers

Coming in 2020, Kate's Ocean, a picturebook celebration of the Kansas Prairie.

MY BOOKS

It's 1913, and 12-year-old Primmy's greatest wish is to join the US Life Savers Service. But there's only one problem---girls aren't allowed. Receiving little encouragement from family and friends, Primmy does everything she can to change their minds and make her dream come true. For young readers ages 8-12.

In 1889, in a Utah valley, a young Mormon girl finds help from the very people she's been taught to fear -- the Blackfoot tribe. For young readers ages 8-12.

Peter's sister Arlene doesn't think he is old enough to own a magic set, but when Arlene accidentally turns herself into a frog it's Peter who figures out how to change her back. For young readers ages 5-8.

In 1889, in a Utah valley, a young Mormon girl finds help from the very people she's been taught to fear -- the Blackfoot tribe. For young readers ages 8-12.