
Abbie’s Woods: Defending the Nest
by Susan Thogerson Maas Twelve-year-old Abbie Keegan loves spending time in the woods behind her house and watching the silly-looking baby robins as they grow. The woods are a retreat from her parents’ constant bickering and from her sweet, but needy, little brother....
Abbie’s Woods
by Susan Thogerson Maas READ a Sample Twelve-year-old Abbie Keegan loves spending time in the woods behind her house and watching the silly-looking baby robins as they grow. The woods are a retreat from her parents’ constant bickering and from her sweet, but needy,...
A Closer Look at Middle Grade Fiction
Growing Stronger Children through Quality Middle Grade Fiction by Susan Thogerson Maas When people ask why I write middle grade fiction, I sometimes say, “Maybe because I never grew up.” While there is likely some truth to that, there is also a deeper reason. As a...
Picture Imperfect
Picture Imperfect by Susan Thogerson Maas Twelve-year-old JJ loves three things: her great-grandma, her cat, and photography. But she’s never going to be a real photographer unless she gets better equipment. When her best friend, Kat, discovers a photo contest with...