Books by Mary Manisero

Luella is unhappy with her lonely life in the huge castle she hates the fancy clothes.The noisy parties. One day she decides to go on a adventure to find the Golden Magic Garden. Then starts her funny adventures, with Many creatures to help her that hey become her best friends. She loves her horse Sunstar and he loves her and listens as she tells him about her new adventures.

Garwood Groundhog is restless and curious. He yearns to see the world outside while he and his family normally hibernate. Garwood has heard from his mother that stars fall from the sky and form snow. He knew that rather than sleeping this winter, he needed to see these earth-bound stars. Garwood sneaks away from his home while Mom and Dad are asleep. He meets up with his mouse friend, Dickory Dock, who promises to guide Garwood through the winter wonderland and introduce him to his frosty friends. It does not take very long for Garwood to realize that perhaps he should have remained true to his groundhog heritage and hibernated with his family. Will Garwood continue his adventure in the snow? Or will he sleep the winter away? Garwood Groundhog's Winter Adventure holds the key to this adventurous creature's ultimate decision.

"Edgemere pond was a wonderful place for meeting friends." Two young girls spend the summer in the country with their grandparents and explore the mysteries of the natural-and the supernatural-world. As they seek adventure through their imaginary games of childhood innocence, they encounter young visitors from another planet. Soon, the intergalactic children learn so much about their differences, but more importantly, they come to realize that children everywhere are much the same with wild imaginations, whimsy, and a love for family. Join them for the journey of a lifetime as these young people share the mystical and powerful secret of the Bramble Bush House. Their experiences will fill their summer with wonder, but most of all, the memories they create will last forever.