Ruth Macklin: 8 books

A ship arrives in a wild storm and is beached on the beach of a small town. One board the ship is a ghost captain. A young girl befriends the captain.

This story is about two boys who go adventuring into a forest. They come across a wizard. He captures them and makes them find ingredients for his brew. He is growing old and needs to recharge his energy.

About a man who goes out in the snow to find a Christmas tree. He becomes hurt. His sled dogs to find help. A woman comes to his aid. Takes him to his home to find his wife is having her baby

My character was built on all these experiences of life, from living in a tent to today. Very sad. Life was never dull. The loss of a stillborn son. Daughter to a brain tumor. Mental and physical abuse by husband. Family in car accident. Loss of both parents and a husband. I have survived all this...

Sahara comes from a poor family. Has two brothers. Father away a lot. She's given a gold coin, which becomes hot if touched by other people. Befriends a mystery friend named Finders. He's one of the little people who holds pots of gold. Has to give it up when caught. Sahara becomes his queen.

June's mother dies. Her family treat her as a nuisance because she's missing her mother. Finally she runs away from the family home after an argument with one brother. She is found in the forest by a prince.June returns home to slave for her family until her prince returns to make her dreams come true.

About fish and mermaids in an underwater kingdom. Cedric Toad Fish tries to steal but is caught, the banned to the land.

A story about witches and a warlock. Some of the were turned into animals to take away their power. Louisa and Carson go missing during a mystery fishing holiday. The fish talk to the parents, which causes trouble. Another girl is also caught behind the invisible wall formed by the Dark Warlock. With...