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An Angel Among Us
How Far Is Heaven
Hunting Mariah
Mariah’s Revenge (Sequel to Hunting Mariah)
PURCHASE LINK: MARIAH’S REVENGE - Sequel to Hunting Mariah - thriller/mystery/suspense/crime
In A Second (Novel for 18+)
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LUBELIA ALYCEA ONE HUNDRED YEARS (Historical/romance)
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Search for the Medallion Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 1
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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 2
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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3
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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 4
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 5
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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6
PURCHASE LINK: DAVEY & DEREK JUNIOR DETECTIVES BOOK 6: THE CASE OF THE MYSTERY OF THE BELLS
Abby & Holly Series, Book 1, School Dance
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Abby & Holly Series, Book 2: Unfortunate Events
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Abby & Holly Series, Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk
Abby & Holly Series, Book 4 The Hidden Stairway
Abby & Holly Series, Book 5: The Copper Key
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Abby & Holly Series, Book 6 Faulty Timeline
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Louey the Lazy Elephant
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Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – MOM’S CHOICE AWARD SILVER MEDAL RECIPIENT
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Jerry the Crabby Crayfish
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Lamby the Lonely Lamb
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Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear
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Broose the Moose on the Loose
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Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
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Colby the Courageous Cat
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Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe
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Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier
The First Star – A Fairy Tale
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 2
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 Delbert Finds Himself
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 4: Delfina Solves A Problem
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does A Good Deed
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy
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Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal Winner!
Lamby the Lonely Lamb
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Book 1: The Case of the Missing Cell Phone
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Davey & Derek Junior Detective Series, Book 2, The Case of the Mysterious Black Cat
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3, The Case of the Magical Ivory Elephant
Readers’ Favorite Awards Winner – Honorable Mention
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 1, The Case of the Missing Cell Phone
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish
Reader’s Favorite Award Winner – Silver Medal!
Readers’ Favorite Book Award Winner - Silver Medal - The Case of the Magical Ivory Elephant, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 3
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Broose the Moose on the Loose
Silver Medal – Authorsdb Cover Contest
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 5, The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 5, The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Colby the Courageous Cat
Finalist – Authorsdb First Lines Contest – Hunting Mariah
Finalist – Authorsdb First Lines Contest – Mariah’s Revenge
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Abby & Holly School Dance - Book 1 of Series
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Abby & Holly Series Book 2 Unfortunate Events
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
The Case of the Mystery of the Bells, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 6
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner – Abby & Holly Series Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
Book Excellence Award Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 6
Book Excellence Award Finalist - Davey & Derek Junior Detective Series Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
Readers’ Favorite Book Award – Bronze Medal – Abby & Holly Book 1 School Dance
Readers’ Favorite Book Award - Bronze Medal - Abby & Holly Book 1 School Dance
Book Excellence Award – Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal – Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon
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Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards – Abby & Holly Series Book 4 The Hidden Stairway
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Honorable Mention – Abby & Holly Series Book 2: Unfortunate Events
Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Honorable Mention - Abby & Holly Series Book 2: Unfortunate Events
Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6: The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Finalist - Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 6: The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER – Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
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Louey The Lazy Elephant Winner of Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal
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Abby & Holly Book 5: The Copper Key – Winner of Pinnacle Book Achievement Award!
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Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Winner of SILVER MEDAL – MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS!
Silver Medal - Mom's Choice Awards
Abby & Holly Series Book 6: Faulty Timeline won a PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD! – Purchase Link
Pinnacle Book Award - AH 6
Purchase Link Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab 
Silver Medal - Mom's Choice Awards
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier
TOP SHELF RUNNERS-UP AWARD -
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the DayPinnacle Book Award - Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1:
Drystan and Durward Save the Day
The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2 - MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD! 
MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL - Wishes: A Short Story Collection Hunting Mariah – Video Contest Winner – Book Marketing Global Network
Hunting Mariah - Video Contest Winner - BMGN
Book Marketing Global Award – How Far Is Heaven – Video Award
How Far Is Heaven - Video Award - BMGN
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Books 1-5 – Children’s Series Winner – Book Marketing Global Network
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Books 1-5 - Children’s Series Award - BMGN
Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 – MG/PT/YA Series Winners – Book Marketing Global Network
Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 - BMGN
Mariah’s Revenge Book Trailer – Sequel to Hunting Mariah
Abby & Holly School Dance – Gif – AllAuthor.com
Category Archives: Books for MG/PT/YA
A New Promo for JEMSBOOKS!
I have kept my husband busy doing promos for my books. He created this one recently to bring to book signings and such. That is, if we ever get back to them with COVID still around. It has been a … Continue reading
A Wonderful New Review of Abby & Holly Book 1: School Dance!
What a nice surprise when I receive a review of one of my books! I recently received this wonderful review of my series for MG/PT/YA – Abby & Holly School Dance. This is the first book in this fun series … Continue reading
Christmas shopping for Jemsbooks – MG/PT/YA!
Do you have a difficult time finding something for the middle-graders, preteens and young adults on your Christmas lis? Well, I have several suggestions for you on Jemsbooks.com! Happy shopping! I am excited to see you here. I hope you … Continue reading
Our First Snow! Books for Christmas!
On Friday, November 26, 2021 we had a first snowfall – less than a 1/4 of an inch! Ha! But it was still nice to see everything white for a short time. I’m sure there is plenty more to come! … Continue reading
Happy Shopping for the holidays!
I can’t believe it is almost the end of November with Christmas closing in on us! Yikes! I have lots of books autographed for family and made many items for gifts. Do you have all your shopping done yet? Bring … Continue reading
Summer Reading for Girls – MG/PT/YA – Haunted House, Ghosts, Time Travel, Friendship!
Are your girls in need of some fun and entertaining summer reading? Check out Jemsbooks Abby & Holly Series – Books 1-6! They are multi-award winning books that will keep your kids happy and learning valuable life lessons a the … Continue reading
Book 1 of a New Fantasy Series for Young Adults (13+) coming from Jemsbooks! Watch for Cover Reveal!
I am excited to announce that I have a new Fantasy Series coming soon – Book 1 will be published (fingers crossed) in August of 2021! There will be six books in the series. I wrote this story many years … Continue reading
Perfect Summer Reading for MG/PT/YA for Girls! Have your MG/PT/YA Read any of this series – Abby & Holly Books 1-6!
Looking for some perfect books for summer reading for your MG/PT/YA? If your children haven’t read any of this series yet now is the time to check it out. This is a clean, wholesome magical, mystical mystery series that will … Continue reading
Perfect Summer Reading for MG/PT/YA! An Award-Winning Series for Middle-Graders/Preteens/Young Adults – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Books 1-6!
Have your children read Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Books 1-6 yet? Now is the time to begin this exciting, magical, mystery detective series. Your children will be hooked from Book 1! Please check out these books today for … Continue reading
Time to Stock up on Summer Reading for MG/PT/YA! Get on Board the JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS for Fun Reading for Ages 8+!
Do you realize that it is almost summer here in New England? Do you know what time it is? It’s time to stock up on summer reading for your middle-graders/preteens/young adults. Here at JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS there is plenty of fun … Continue reading
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