Books by Ellie Crowe

When river pirates attack their ferry in the middle of the night, Nick and his family escape on a surfboard. But the Amazon River's currents separate Nick and his stepsister from their parents. Can the siblings find a way to get along and survive in the deadly jungle? Can these brave but frightened kids escape disaster?

The Everglades were magical--a maze of canals snaking into the surrounding swampland, a wilderness with monster alligators everywhere. How, then, was Megan supposed to just sit back and not explore the place? The airboat ride out into the thick gray water-world was so beautiful, so calm--how quickly things had changed. She had begged Adam to take her and her siblings out on the boat. But where were Sydney and Luke now?Lost, like she was, of course, but hurt? Dead? It was her impulsiveness that had gotten them stranded out here and drew the poachers' anger. She wrapped her arms more tightly about the baby orangutan in her lap. How could she live with herself if something happened to them? Would she even have the chance?The now-familiar sound of someone or something sloshing through the muck reached her ears. Who or what was coming? The orangutan bared his teeth at the unknown, and she closed her eyes. She didn't want to know the answer.She was too injured to climb out of this hole, and calling for help could attract them. One way or another, she knew she wouldn't be getting out of here alone. It was only a question of who would find her first.

"When a New Puppy Joins His Home, Harold Learns About Love"It''s hard to be a good dog, but Harold, the golden retriever, really tries.Then the Dad brings home Prince, a silly little puppy that the Dad says is smart and brave.Prince! "Smart and brave!" Harold can hardly believe his ears! And, even worse, when Prince does a doggy-doo right in the house, the Dad blames Harold!Harold thinks Prince is a poopy little puppy. How is he going to live with him in his house?Kids with baby brothers and sisters will sympathize with Harold.This book is laugh-out-loud funny for kids and parents. Perfect for early readers and the Common Core.

Nelson Mandela-legendary freedom fighter and revolutionary, first black president of South Africa and Nobel Peace prize winner-stated that his childhood in the Transkei countryside taught him everything he needed to know in life. This biographical novel brings to life Mandela's childhood and his tribal initiation at sixteen when he resolved to live up to his name-Troublemaker-and fight for freedom for his people.