Evan Jacobs

A mysterious mine in Arizona lures people in with the promise of gold. But many who seek it are never seen again. After being stranded in a snowstorm, a group of pioneers turns to cannibalism to survive. People with synesthesia may hear things they touch or taste things they see. This collection of stories explores the weird, the wild, and the wonderful that exists all around us. You'll have to read it to believe it. Who isn't fascinated by the world...

The painting of the orange man is Tabitha's favorite birthday present. Soon, though, she realizes it's not a normal painting. Can Tabitha solve the mystery of the orange man before he ruins her life-and the entire world of art? In the fictional town of Scarecrow, California, tweens keep discovering mysterious and sometimes magical objects at the Vintage Rose Antique Shop. When they take these objects home, strange things begin to happen. Does the...

Theme: Friendship, cliques, self-esteem, growing up Abby sees a strange blue-green light. Aliens? Electrical storm? Fog warning? She drags bestie Clara out to investigate after bizarre things start happening. Some would call Largo Bay quirky. Others would call it downright strange. To Abby McQuade it's just home. Abby has a big imagination. And her curiosity always leads to trouble. Every adventurer has a sidekick. Holmes had Watson. Batman had Robin....

Themes: Animals, Pets, Curses, Magic, Mind Control. Kendra's heart is still healing from the passing of her cherished pet. But while visiting Vintage Rose, she is drawn to a beautiful bird at the shop. Could this be a new beloved pet for Kendra, or will she come to regret taking it home? In the fictional town of Scarecrow, California, tweens keep discovering mysterious and sometimes magical objects at the Vintage Rose Antique Shop. When they take...

Themes: Horror, Lying, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. "Leo the Liar" is in big trouble now. He's promised the toughest kid in school a photo of a real zombie. And he has to deliver. Now Leo knows there are no such things...

Sam and Logan are best friends. But sometimes Logan likes to have fun in ways that Sam doesn't. When Sam decides to join Logan to explore a graveyard, he later comes to regret his choice.

Themes: Practical Jokes, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. The Moore family takes Halloween very seriously. This year Marlon is sure he can go out without his big sister's supervision. What could happen? The cool kids at...

Themes: magic, mystery, friendship, underdogs, importance of family. The Scarecrow Carnival is Tom and Jake's favorite event of the year. But their fun takes an unexpected turn when they meet a strange man in the Vintage Rose booth. Can they figure out his evil plan before the carnival leaves town-and takes all of Scarecrow with it? In the fictional town of Scarecrow, California, tweens keep discovering mysterious and sometimes magical objects at...

Themes: greed, stealing. Dax loves candy. He eats it every day and posts on a social media site for candy fans. But when he steals a rare piece of candy so he can be the first to try it, he has a very strange reaction. Before long, he finds himself in desperate need of help. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to...

Themes: Bullying, Financial Struggles, Family Struggles, Caring for Others, Fire, Magic. Danny is known as the bully of Scarecrow Middle School, but there is more to his story. With no friends, life can be hard. When Danny makes a discovery that brings him to a turning point, will it improve his situation or make everything worse? In the fictional town of Scarecrow, California, tweens keep discovering mysterious and sometimes magical objects at the...