My books for children - Quick reference

My children's books with links

Miss Bettina's House

Miss Bettina's abandoned animals need to find someone to take care of them and protect them from the village rascal who wants to steal her house. 

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 Bernie and the Captain's Ghost 

Six orphans are invited to spend their summer holiday in a rural part of Jamaica. There they encounter an adventure which challenges their physical and mental capabilities.

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Ash the Flash

How can Ashton run faster than Usain Bolt?
 

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A Goatboy Never Cries 

Johnny gets a quaint pet ‘Gringo’, which changes his plans for the summer holidays in surprising ways.

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Drog A Dreggen Story book1

Drog is a Jamaican dreggen. He lives in Dreggae Land and can speak only in rhyme. When Shannon and Grandma visit him he has a big lump on his head.Can they help him?

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Juice Box and Scandal


Juicebox and Scandal is a collection of three exciting stories on the environment featuring colourful Jamaican characters and scenarios

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Ramgoat Dashalong

RAMGOAT DASHALONG is the name of a 'bush' used to make tea in Jamaica. The title story in this magical collection of stories, it is pure exciting fantasy.

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Tilly Bummie
Jamaican stories from country life and city life, drawn on the author’s experiences and the child. 

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 My Ebooks for children

Follow the Peacock 

A new maze with the odd name of 'The Curious Labyrinth' has opened in the children's park. Jodi and Phillip sample its challenges which are strange enough to make Jodi exclaim, "Nothing else will ever frighten me again!" 

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 Whitni and Bondi, the Pirate Genie

Whitni is on holiday with her Mom at a beach cottage in Jamaica. While walking on the beach she discovers an unusual looking shell and takes it home. She puts the shell to her ear to listen to the ocean, but, instead of the ocean, she hears a voice saying, 'Sing to me"

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  It's Just a Play, Sasha

Sasha gets the part of Red Riding Hood in her school play, but she is a very imaginative girl and the details of the play begin to intrude on her real life and create a bit of confusion for herself and others in her village..

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Shiney is Missing

Shiney is missing. Has she run away or been kidnapped? Unknown intruders are preying on their school canteen and computer lab at nights. Is there a connection? The three 7th grade Jamaican musketeers, Porty, Atty, and Ram set out to solve these mysteries.....along with Darty, a fourth very amusing character.

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For Young Adult Readers

Mr. King's Daughter

An Anancy story with a YA twist. Wealthy Mr. King is the richest man in his village. But his daughter is very unhappy. He thinks getting a husband will make her happy and devises a nutty plan to find the right man.

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Rocky Road

The teen years are rocky enough without the added temptations of drugs and criminal friends, as Ricky, Jason and Collette find out in this YA story

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My Publishers

LMH Publishing

https://www.lmhpublishing.com/about

Carlong Publishing (Caribbean) Ltd

http://www.carlongpublishers.com/

My Amazon Page

I LOVE TO SEE CHILDREN READING MY BOOK

Both Miss Bettina's House by Hazel D. Campbell and Jenny and the General by Jean D'Costa, chapter books for the 8 to 10 age range, were published by Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Ltd as part of the Sand Pebbles Pleasure Series in 2004 and 2006

   Both books have been well received by the children. I was happy about the feedback on Miss Bettina's House. One boy said, "You know what made me laugh? Animals adopting the boy."

A mother said, "I started reading it with my 7 year-old and when I had to stop to do chores, she wouldn't put it down until she was finished."

   Miss Bettina's House is a fantasy in which the abandoned animals on Miss Bettina's farm have to find a way to get someone to take care of them and to protect the farm from being taken over by the village vagabond, Curry Dan. There are both humorous and slightly scary scenes.

   Jenny and the General is also about animals. This time it is Jenny's pet Alsatian dog who is the only one to realize that Jenny has been kidnapped and goes to find her. This story illustrates the bonds of love and loyalty that can develop between a dog and its owner. It also has humorous characters. 

   The books can be sourced at Sangsters Book Stores or online at

https://www.bookfusion.com/books/116818-miss-bettina-s-house
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https://www.bookfusion.com/books/116253-jenny-and-the-general

Dear Grade Six Teachers

It's Here! You can buy a copy (or several) 

Ashton becomes the most popular boy at his school when he suddenly acquires great running speed. His friend, Kenroi, tries to help him maintain this speed, so that his school can win vital competitions. However, the boys may be dealing with something which they cannot control. Can Ashton live up to the expectations of his father and school? In the end, he has to make a vital decision. What is the right thing to do? This is a fun 'boy to enjoy book'. Girls will like it too.

Dear Grade Six teachers, 

In this post-exam, waiting-for results- period, here's a book you can use to profitably fill some time with your students

1  It's fiction and a delightful read. The fantasy will appeal both to boys and girls and it's laced with amusing situations.

2. Once they have enjoyed reading the story you can use elements to spark research and debate on several points. For example:

The problem of athletes using drugs to enhance performance

Expectations parents have for their children.

Can close friends lead you astray?

The need to develop one's own integrity and stick to it

Why winning at all costs is not acceptable

You can have a lot of fun with this book. Try it. Ask for it at bookstores. Call the publisher Carlong. Their marketing department can be reached at 876 9609366. You get a discount for bulk purchases.

Above all enjoy reading with the children