Books by Candy Moore Myers

In today's world it is more important than ever for children to learn the importance of acceptable behavior and its impact on the future. Character Building ABCs provides information and illustrations for encouraging children to work on developing personality traits that will be essential to living positive and productive lives. These characteristics are also necessary in helping them grow into the best version of themselves. A healthy and successful society depends on it!

The Mysterious Firefly is a sequel to The Mysterious Icicle. School is out for the summer and the gang of seven are hitting the road with their parents for a baseball tournament. After the "Icicle" episode, everyone is looking for a relaxing mini-vacation at a ranch near San Antonio in between baseball games. The plot unfolds as the seven kids decide to take a hike after dinner on one of the ranch's nature trails. While they are enjoying their walk, fireflies begin to glow all around them. A lively discussion on lightning bugs turns into a playful tussle between the girls and one of the triplets. The light-hearted scuffle is interrupted. A stranger out of nowhere appears. Suddenly their vivid imaginations take over. Read along as this delightful mystery unfolds into an adventure filled with excitement!Lexile Score: 860L(Ages 10 - 14)

Sophomore Pepper Matthews has finally met someone who doesn't like her. As the story line unfolds in The Mysterious Icicle, Pepper, her best friend, Heather, and other entertaining characters look for clues to understand why someone Pepper has just met is trying to make her life miserable. In their pursuit for answers, they stumble upon a situation that is beyond their wildest imaginations. This delightful mystery will keep you intrigued, along with engaging the reader as relationships develop between high school students. Who doesn't like an exciting adventure?

Friends Forever depicts the importance of friendship portrayed by lively interactions among a group of forest friends. A little humor is interwoven into the storyline that touches on how technology has transformed communication. As you read along, think about what friendship means to you. Are you and your friends kind and loving to each other? When someone new moves into your school or neighborhood, do you make him or her feel welcome?