Ephemia Rimaldi is an irrepressible girl thrust into challenging circumstances. Effy's Great-aunt Ada has died, and her other relatives, a committee of vultures, are bent on stealing her education trust fund for themselves. Twelve-year-old Effy's only hope is to locate her long lost poppa—who has control of her fortune—before time runs out. But Phineas Rimaldi, the ringmaster of a travelling circus, seems an unlikely ally. Can Effy dazzle the ringmaster so he'll help her save her trust fund and her new friend—a circus elephant? Set on the eve of the 20th century, when female performers were one of the earliest groups to demand equal pay for equal work, this historical adventure offers important themes for today's readers. The suffragist movement and early circus life serve as a backdrop for a feisty heroine who champions equality for all.

In the third book from the award winning and best selling "Grim Hill Series, Cat Peters has one wish: to live the normal life of a thirteen-year-old. Finally, things seem to be going her way. She has once again helped her town escape the evil clutches of Fairy, and now she can't wait to turn her attention from magic to the upcoming dance. Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so it seems only natural that Cat's friends, her sister, and even her soccer coaches have all been captivated by romance. But don't be fooled! Valentine's hearts, charming decorations, and high school dances can have a sinister side when an easterly fairy wind blows through. Cat should know by now that in this town, you have to be careful what you wish for. Praise for the "Grim Hill" Series: "Solid tween appeal..." - The Globe and Mail "An appealing mix of realism, whimsy, and legend." - Booklist "A winning, fun and spooky series....that fantasy addicts will devour." Montreal Review of Books “… an entertaining and worthwhile read.” – Kirkus Reviews

Book 5 from the award-winning "Grim Hill" series After nearly losing Sookie to a coven of witches, Cat Peters has vowed to keep her sister as far from magic as possible. But when Cat and her friends find themselves stranded in Headless Valley, it's clear they will need a miracle to get back home. cat has to make an impossible choice - risk the group's chances of survival, or risk losing her sister, who may be able to summon help using her magical skills. But if Sookie opens the door to Fairy, what will be the cost?

In this thrilling Grim Hill climax, Cat has lost everything she holds dear. Sookie has gone over to dark magic and is a diabolical threat. A sinister carnival has crept into town and has everyone under its thrall. Only Cat’s fairy friend Lea thinks there might be a sliver of hope that all the harm can be undone. But even she quakes at the danger. Still, Cat is determined to do whatever it takes, except this time even the gang isn’t prepared for the most harrowing adventure of all. Has Cat gone too far?

A group of friends risks their lives to solve a sinister, supernatural mystery that is plaguing their otherwise-sleepy town.Blending adventure and realism with a speculative twist, The Mystery of Croaker's Island introduces a group of unlikely friends who discover connections between a haunted island, monstrous sounds in the briny deep, vanishing cats, and teenagers disappearing in the night with no recollection of where they've been. Drawn together, the new friends become embroiled in a perilous quest to uncover the mystery. What sinister force shrouds this sleepy town, and will the kids solve the mystery before it's too late? Find out in this spook new novel from the author of the Grim Hill series.

Cat, Clive, Jasper, and the rest of the "Grim Hill" crew are back, and everyone is buzzing about Darkmont's student exchange to Sweden. Dare Cat dream of getting a break from her clingy kid sister, and from the constant worry of living near Grim Hill? By now, she knows to be careful what she wishes for. In this spellbound town, wishes have a tendency to turn against you. But Cat isn't wishing for anything in this town; she is wishing to get out of it - that has to be safe, right? Praise for the "Grim Hill" Series: "Solid tween appeal..." - The Globe and Mail "An appealing mix of realism, whimsy, and legend." - Booklist "A winning, fun and spooky series....that fantasy addicts will devour." Montreal Review of Books “… an entertaining and worthwhile read.” – Kirkus Reviews

After a soul-shaking Halloween, things are getting back to normal for Cat Peters - now the big drama in her life isn't a battle against diabolical fairies, but a battle of the sexes on the soccer field. Meanwhile, ever since escaping her imprisonment in Grim Hill, Cat's little sister Sookie has been interested in only one thing: magic. When the aspiring conjurer takes her discoveries too far, it is up to Cat to set things straight. Can she really bear to return to the dreaded Grim Hill for a final confrontation with the powerful beings that dwell there? Praise for the "Grim Hill" Series: "Solid tween appeal..." - The Globe and Mail "An appealing mix of realism, whimsy, and legend." - Booklist "A winning, fun and spooky seiries....that fantasy addicts will devour." Montreal Review of Books “… an entertaining and worthwhile read.” – Kirkus Reviews

Cat Peters is desperate to get out of dreary Darkmont High, but her mom can’t afford the tuition at Grimoire, the private school nearby. So when she hears that Grimoire is offering a full scholarship to the winners of a Halloween soccer match, Cat jumps at the chance! She doesn’t pay much attention when her little sister, Sookie, and their bookworm neighbor, Jasper, try to tell her there’s something ... just not right about the old school on the hill. Could something truly wicked be at work inside the walls of Grimoire? Praise for the "Grim Hill" Series: "Solid tween appeal..." - The Globe and Mail "An appealing mix of realism, whimsy, and legend." - Booklist "A winning, fun and spooky seiries....that fantasy addicts will devour." Montreal Review of Books “… an entertaining and worthwhile read.” – Kirkus Reviews