Books by Marti Dumas

Three Steps from a Mermaid's HeartAmaya longs to swim in the sea and on her tenth birthday she finally gets her wish. Unfortunately, as these stories often go, getting her wish may be more than Amaya's heart can handle.The Little Human is a modern story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Fans of classic fairytales and strong female characters will enjoy this imaginative adventure that centers science, curiosity, and every person's right to choose their own destiny. Ages 8-12.

Question: What's a five-year old genius' worst nightmare?Answer: Another five-year-old genius.Giant Afro. Even Bigger Brain.Jaden Toussaint is a five year-old who knows it all. I mean, really knows it all. Animal Scientist. Great Debater. Master of the art of ninja dancing. There's nothing Jaden Toussaint can't do.This time our hero must face his greatest fear: another 5 year-old who is as amazing as he his. Has Jaden Toussaint finally met his match? Will life as we know it end as a result? Will anyone ever eat his Super Sneaky 7 Fruit Fruit Salad Muffins? Find out in Episode 3: Muffin Wars.

Jaden Toussaint is a five year-old who knows it all. I mean, really knows it all. Animal Scientist. Great Debater. Master of the art of ninja dancing. There's nothing Jaden Toussaint can't do.This time our hero must survive all alone with just his mother, father, and all his friends to keep him company while Sissy goes to sleepaway camp. Sissy being gone is bad enough, but now that she is, who will protect him from…The Swamp Thing?Jaden Toussaint, the Greatest is a series of chapter books that kids and parents love. Kids love the awesome brain power and ninja dance moves of a superhero as real as they are. Parents appreciate the author's humor, but they love watching their kids-- even reluctant readers-- keep turning pages. Jaden Toussaint is the new definition of cool.

Jala is a curious girl who spends most of her time learning new facts about animals-especially wolves. One day, she is only a little surprised to find that a mysterious mirror has appeared in her room. Like Alice's looking glass, the mirror is only the beginning. It transports her to a new land where she must use all her knowledge and strength to save an ailing pack of wolves.On the surface, Jala's lupine adventure is pure fantasy, very Chronicles of Narnia, but there's a deeper meaning. As Jala learns how the wolves function, she learns about her own family, herself, her internal power and how her dreams differed from her life. In the vein of The Wizard of Oz, our prodigal Dorothy returns home from fantasy with a new appreciation for reality as it is. A lovely and whimsical read for children and adults alike.