Betty Jo Schuler | Author
Betty Jo moved to Florida five years ago, and after living in the Midwest her entire life, the lure of fun in the sun does call to her, but she's trying to balance work and play. Okay. So she does give into temptation now and then, but when she’s playing, her mind is still working. Ask her. She’ll tell you. Betty Jo is working more and playing less because her creative ideas just won’t let her rest. In addition to writing new novels, she is an online instructor for Writers’ Digest University where she specializes in How to Write a Young Adult Novel and Second Draft Critiques.
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BABY FOR SALE (children) DiskUs
Publishing SECRET 'TILL WE'RE GROWN (children) DiskUs
Publishing BRAIN MAN and DOUBLE TROUBLE DITTO BOX (children,
special two-books-in-one offer), Writers Exchange Book Store ~ VANILLA, PLAIN, AND SHY (middle-grade) DiskUs Publishing BULLY BRIGADE (non-fiction, illustrated, elementary
school) Also, Teacher’s Guide & Activity Kit, DiskUs Publishing
Kaitlin Thomas's best friend Melinda Vest is beautiful, with skin the color of coffee ice cream. Tall for eleven, she walks with her shoulders thrown back like she owns the world. Vanilla, plain, and shy, Kait doesn't have enough self-confidence to walk down the aisle in her own mother's wedding until pesky Izzy Bean taunts her into signing up at Star Modeling with Mel. After modeling lessons, Kait has more poise and a new look Izzy says is cool, but when she wins a Dream Wedding for her mom and Victor Margola, she's still petrified to learn it will take place in the mall. Then, just as she's walking on-stage beside adorable, mod Nelly, her stepsister-to-be, the master of ceremonies announces the wedding is being televised! When Kaitlin Thomas finally overcomes her shyness, she's forced to do it in front of the whole world. Available from DiskUs Publishing SPECIAL TWO-BOOK OFFER. Get Brain Man and Double Trouble Ditto Box in one book.
Randy O'Rourke wants the robot he built to be as "Super Colossal" as those at Future World, an amusement park where robots do all the work. Brain doesn't disappoint him. He does Randy's homework and chores--plus some things he wasn't programmed to do. His red heart glows in response to compliments. He blinks when touched. He uses "mind talk" to communicate with Randy. However, some of Brain's unprogrammed actions are less endearing. From minor glitch to major, the robot presents a series of escalating problems. He's out of control, but Brain is almost human and Randy loves the big pest.
Randy O'Rourke invents a "Ditto Box," a machine that copies whatever he puts inside. When he wants a ball glove like his friend Jake's, he puts in the glove, and Zap!--a duplicate for himself. If Randy and Jake want pizza, he orders one, makes a copy, and they eat two. Randy copies homework, games, and even Asthma, Jake's furry mutt. Everything is going great until his little sister wants a playmate. Twozy, as Suzy names her "twin," looks and whines just like Suzy. Mom and Dad are mad at Randy for doubling their trouble, and he has to baby-sit more girls more often. Two sisters are twice as bad! How can he get rid of the new one? Both Brain Man and Double Trouble Ditto Box are available from Writer's Exchange Publishing
A "block yard sale" is fun for kids, as well as a learning experience, and when a baby is for sale, it adds to the excitement. While the other children on this cul-de-sac discover one another's treasures, Megan tries to sell her little brother. Max wants to buy him, but his brother Alex says their mom doesn't want any more kids. Meanwhile, the baby disappears. It seems Jon has been sold or kidnapped. Will Megan try to get him back? Available from DiskUs Publishing
The boys on Greenwillow Lane have an out-of-this world camping experience. If their dads found out, they'd come along next time. If the moms knew, they wouldn't let them camp out again. If the girls learned what went on, they'd snoop even more. Is it any wonder that Alex, Max, and their cul-de-sac buddies decide to keep a secret until they're grown? Available from DiskUs Publishing
Bullying: an ugly word for ugly behavior. How can we help young children deal effectively with bullies? Enter the Bully Brigade! Betty Jo, a retired teacher, has teamed with artist and teacher Susan Scott for her newest children's book. Available from DiskUs Publishing, it comes with a teacher guide free with purchase of 20 copies. Available from DiskUs Publishing
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