Madge Gressley: 4 books

Sophie Collins is not just another sappy, teenage sleuth. Raw and gutsy, this street-wise, self-determined gal depends on no one. Left to her own devices at fourteen when her mother disappears and believing she has no family, she tries to make things work. But her math teacher, nosey old lady Crabtree,...

When Dexter woke up, he knew it was going to be a wonderful day. He didn’t know why, but he knew it was a very special day. He invited all of his friends to come skip rocks at the pond and enjoy the day with him. However, all of his friends were too busy to skip rocks. Clearly, Dexter was disappointed...

An old deserted lodge, an unsolved bank robbery, and a mummified body all lead to a string of mysteries that junior, super-sleuth Sophie Collins and her friends stumble on when they discover hidden passages and secret rooms while exploring the old Trail House Lodge. Find out how Sophie unravels...

Little ones will love learning about numbers and counting with this bright, colorful book. The rhythmic text, paired with whimsical illustrations, makes counting from 1 to 5 easy and fun. Both toddlers and preschoolers are sure to enjoy "Dirty Birds" as [part of their story-time routine.