Books by Nicole C. Kear
Foreverland
"Endless rides, endless junk food, and endless adventure? Who wouldn't want to live in an amusement park? Foreverland is sure to be a big hit with young readers."
―Suzanne Selfors, national bestselling author of Wish Upon a Sleepover and Fortune's Magic Farm
Nicole C. Kear’s Foreverland is a bighearted coming-of-age story about being lost, and finding your way back home again.
Margaret is tired of everything always changing. Middle school has gone from bad to worse. Her best friend is becoming a stranger. And her family―well, it's not even a family anymore.
So Margaret is running away to Foreverland, her favorite amusement park. Hiding out there is trickier than she expects--until she meets Jaime, a thrill-seeking, fast-thinking runaway who teaches Margaret how to stay one step ahead of the captain of security.
At first, this after-hours, all-access pass to the park is a dream come true: sleepovers in the Haunted House, nonstop junk food, and an unlimited ticket to ride. But as the runaways learn each other’s secrets, they must face the reasons they left their normal lives behind. With the Captain closing in and Jaime's future on the line, can Margaret finally take control?
Foreverland is an exhilarating story about riding life's rollercoaster―figuring out how to hang on and learning when to let go.
An Imprint Book
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The Startup Squad
by Nicole C. Kear, Brian Weisfeld
Girls mean business in a brand-new series about friendship and entrepreneurship that Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan, calls “A great read!”
All the great leaders had to start somewhere. And Teresa (“Resa” for short) is starting with the lemonade stand competition her teacher assigned to the class—but making it a success is going to be a lot harder than Resa thinks.
The prize: line-skipping tickets to Adventure Central. The competition: Val, Resa's middle school nemesis. And the biggest obstacle to success: Resa's own teammates. Harriet is the class clown, Amelia is the new girl who thinks she knows best, and Didi is Resa's steadfast friend—who doesn't know the first thing about making or selling lemonade. The four of them quickly realize that the recipe for success is tough to perfect—but listening to each other is the first step. And making new friends might be the most important one...
The back of each book in this middle-grade series features tips from the Startup Squad and an inspirational profile of a girl entrepreneur!
An Imprint Book
"An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls. I loved this story of girls finding their way in the world of entrepreneurship." —Ann M. Martin, author of the Baby-Sitters Club series and Newbery Honor winner A Corner of the Universe
“The Startup Squad encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and rely on each other to make good things happen. It teaches them how to succeed—and reminds all of us that girls mean business!”—Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org
“A great read that is fast-paced, fun, and empowering. The Startup Squad comes complete with a treasure trove of tips for starting a business.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan
This title has common core connections.
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The Fix-It Friends: Eyes on the Prize (The Fix-It Friends, 5)
Because paying attention can be tricky.
Veronica Conti’s on a mission. She wants a trophy. She needs a trophy. She will not rest until a glorious golden trophy is in her hands! So when her school’s 100 Day Contest is announced, Veronica vows to take home the grand prize.
But when Veronica gets teamed up with none other than Matthew Sawyer, her biggest enemy, she thinks all hope is lost. Matt gets distracted and has a history of losing stuff, not to mention that he and Veronica can’t stop arguing.
To win the prize, Matt needs to organize. And to do that, he needs the Fix It Friends! Together, the friends help Matt and Veronica discover that unexpected friendship is the best prize of all.
Eyes on the Prize is the fifth adventure in this funny and relatable chapter book series that teaches emotional intelligence. It includes tools to stay focused, which are applicable for kids with ADD and ADHD.
Includes a toolbox of expert advice on how to pay attention!
Don’t miss the other Fix-It Friends adventures:
The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!
The Fix-It Friends: Sticks and Stones
The Fix-It Friends: The Show Must Go On
The Fix-It Friends: Wish You Were Here
The Fix-It Friends: Three’s a Crowd
An Imprint Book
Praise for The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!:
"Fears are scary! But don’t worry: the Fix-It Friends are here with step-by-step help ―and humor too.”―Fran Manushkin, author of the Katie Woo series
“Full of heart and more than a little spunk”
―Kathleen Lane, author of The Best Worst Thing
An empowering resource for kids ― and they're just plain fun to read.”
―Lauren Knickerbocker, Ph.D., Co-Director, Early Childhood Service, NYU Child Study Center
“Hooray for these young friends who work together; this diverse crew will have readers looking forward to more.” ―Kirkus Reviews
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The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear! (The Fix-It Friends, 1)
Because being scared stinks!
Seven-year-old Veronica Conti knows a thing or two. She knows that recess is the best part of the day. And if someone, like Maya, doesn’t play at recess because she’s too afraid of bugs, well, that’s a HUGE problem! And it has to be fixed, pronto!
But when Veronica's big ideas to help Maya backfire, she learns that sometimes, to help others, you need a little help yourself.
Before you can say “bugging out,” Veronica forms a team supreme with her best friend Cora, total tech whiz Ezra, and Mr. Know-It-All, her bossy big brother, Jude. Together, they can tackle Maya’s problem, and every problem! Together, they are the Fix-It Friends!
This is the first adventure in The Fix-It Friends chapter book series. Author Nicole C. Kear anchors humor with lots of heart, as the group learns to deal with fears and worries.
Includes a toolbox of expert advice on how to face your fears!
Don’t miss the other Fix-It Friends adventures:
The Fix-It Friends: Sticks and Stones
The Fix-It Friends: The Show Must Go On
The Fix-It Friends: Wish You Were Here
The Fix-It Friends: Eyes on the Prize
The Fix-It Friends: Three’s a Crowd
An Imprint Book
"Fears are scary! But don’t worry: the Fix-It Friends are here with step-by-step help ―and humor too.”―Fran Manushkin, author of the Katie Woo series
“Full of heart and more than a little spunk” ―Kathleen Lane, author of The Best Worst Thing
An empowering resource for kids ― and they're just plain fun to read.” ―Lauren Knickerbocker, Ph.D., Co-Director, Early Childhood Service, NYU Child Study Center
“Hooray for these young friends who work together; this diverse crew will have readers looking forward to more.” ―Kirkus Reviews
"The humor is spot-on, and the stories pull kids in, teaching without preaching, encouraging children to be active problem-solvers in their own lives." ―Dr. Dawn Huebner, Ph. D., child psychologist and creator of the What-to-Do Guides for Kids series
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The Fix-It Friends: Wish You Were Here (The Fix-It Friends, 4)
Because losing a loved one is hard.
Ziggy isn’t just a pet guinea pig. He’s a rock star, a friend, and a part of Ezra’s family. So when he dies, Ezra is more upset than Veronica has ever seen him. She can’t just sit back and watch a friend suffer. Something must be done! Laughter is the best medicine, so tons of fun is just what the Fix-It Friends order.
But when nothing seems to shake Ezra’s sadness, the Fix-It crew learns that grief isn’t something to get around, but something to get through. And with good friends by his side, Ezra will do just that.
Accessible and funny, the fourth book in The Fix-It Friends series by Nicole C. Kear handles a sensitive topic with lots of heart.
Includes a toolbox of expert advice on how to deal with loss.
Don’t miss the other Fix-It Friends adventures:
The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!
The Fix-It Friends: Sticks and Stones
The Fix-It Friends: The Show Must Go On
The Fix-It Friends: Eyes on the Prize
The Fix-It Friends: Three’s a Crowd
An Imprint Book
Praise for The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!:
"Fears are scary! But don’t worry: the Fix-It Friends are here with step-by-step help ―and humor too.”―Fran Manushkin, author of the Katie Woo series
“Full of heart and more than a little spunk”
―Kathleen Lane, author of The Best Worst Thing
An empowering resource for kids ― and they're just plain fun to read.”
―Lauren Knickerbocker, Ph.D., Co-Director, Early Childhood Service, NYU Child Study Center
“Hooray for these young friends who work together; this diverse crew will have readers looking forward to more.” ―Kirkus Reviews
"The humor is spot-on, and the stories pull kids in, teaching without preaching, encouraging children to be active problem-solvers in their own lives." ―Dr. Dawn Huebner, Ph. D., child psychologist and creator of the What-to-Do Guides for Kids series
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The Fix-It Friends: The Show Must Go On (The Fix-It Friends, 3)
In the third adventure in Nicole C. Kear's sweet chapter book series, it’s up to the Fix-It Friends to help the star of the school play prepare for opening night.
Because reading isn’t always as easy as ABC.
It’s a dream come true! Veronica’s playing the Queen of Hearts in the school play. It’s perfect: She gets to be a star and scream her head off!
Even better, she makes an amazing new friend. Liv, who’s playing Alice, is a natural―it seems there’s nothing she can’t do! That is, until she reveals to Veronica that reading is really hard for her. To learn her lines, she’s going to need a lot of help.
That’s the cue for the Fix-It Friends! With Jude working on sets, Cora on costumes, Ezra on stage lights, and Veronica by her side on stage, Liv is surrounded by just the right crew to help her get ready for opening night.
After all, the show must go on!
Told in Veronica’s charismatic, enthusiastic, and funny voice, The Show Must Go On is the third book in The Fix-It Friends series, which makes childhood issues accessible for chapter book readers.
Includes a toolbox of expert advice on how to approach reading challenges!
Don’t miss the other Fix-It Friends adventures:
The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!
The Fix-It Friends: Sticks and Stones
The Fix-It Friends: Wish You Were Here
The Fix-It Friends: Eyes on the Prize
The Fix-It Friends: Three’s a Crowd
An Imprint Book
Praise for The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!:
"Fears are scary! But don’t worry: the Fix-It Friends are here with step-by-step help ―and humor too.”―Fran Manushkin, author of the Katie Woo series
“Full of heart and more than a little spunk” ―Kathleen Lane, author of The Best Worst Thing
An empowering resource for kids ― and they're just plain fun to read.” ―Lauren Knickerbocker, Ph.D., Co-Director, Early Childhood Service, NYU Child Study Center
“Hooray for these young friends who work together; this diverse crew will have readers looking forward to more.” ―Kirkus Reviews
"The humor is spot-on, and the stories pull kids in, teaching without preaching, encouraging children to be active problem-solvers in their own lives." ―Dr. Dawn Huebner, Ph. D., child psychologist and creator of the What-to-Do Guides for Kids series
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The Fix-It Friends: Sticks and Stones (The Fix-It Friends, 2)
Because words can hurt you too.
Noah’s the quiet type, which makes him a great friend for Veronica. She chats. He listens. She gabs. He nods. Perfect!
So when Veronica spots Noah getting teased, she decides that if he won’t speak up for himself, she will! What she doesn't expect is that the teasing will turn on her -- and her sense of style. Veronica's so embarrassed that she agrees to a mega Makeover from Cora, the Queen of Cute. When this only makes the name-calling worse, Veronica and Noah know just who to call for back-up: the one-and-only problem-solving team, the Fix-It Friends!
This is the second adventure in The Fix-It Friends chapter book series. Author Nicole C. Kear anchors humor with lots of heart, as the group learns to deal with teasing and bullying.
Includes a toolbox of expert advice on how to handle teasing!
Don’t miss the other Fix-It Friends adventures:
The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!
The Fix-It Friends: The Show Must Go On
The Fix-It Friends: Wish You Were Here
The Fix-It Friends: Eyes on the Prize
The Fix-It Friends: Three’s a Crowd
An Imprint Book
Praise for The Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!:
"Fears are scary! But don’t worry: the Fix-It Friends are here with step-by-step help ―and humor too.”―Fran Manushkin, author of the Katie Woo series
“Full of heart and more than a little spunk”
―Kathleen Lane, author of The Best Worst Thing
An empowering resource for kids ― and they're just plain fun to read.”
―Lauren Knickerbocker, Ph.D., Co-Director, Early Childhood Service, NYU Child Study Center
“Hooray for these young friends who work together; this diverse crew will have readers looking forward to more.” ―Kirkus Reviews
"The humor is spot-on, and the stories pull kids in, teaching without preaching, encouraging children to be active problem-solvers in their own lives." ―Dr. Dawn Huebner, Ph. D., child psychologist and creator of the What-to-Do Guides for Kids series
Copies
No copies available.