Morley & Feather

by Jacquelyn Elnor Johnson

In the tradition of Wish, One for the Murphys and You Go First, this is an inspiring and heartwarming middle grade novel about coping with loss, growing in inner strength and discovering the true meaning of family.All Morley, age almost-11, is expected to do is help mind her younger sister, help around the house and “be good,” which means being quiet while staying out of trouble. But when her step-father is accused of theft and vanishes, her mother starts baking mountains of cookies and an abused kitten literally falls at her feet, good-girl Morley can no longer simply take what life is dishing out.But what can she do to get her Mom back to her normal, happy self, get her step-Dad to come home, protect her crazy dare-devil sister, rescue one abused kitten and, possibly, save herself and her familyA moving debut novel about family, the value of true friends and growing strong within yourself, for fans of realistic fiction and happy endings.First in a new middle school series for girls in grades 5 to 8.

Hardcover

Published May 22, 2019

About the author

Jacquelyn Johnson writes contemporary romances with humor and plenty of banter for readers who like heroes who are possibly a bit misguided but truly heroic, feisty heroines who you’ll want as friends and happy endings.
She’s also the author of the Morley Star series of realistic novels for girls ages 10 to 13 and a dozen or so books about dogs, cats and assorted other pets and animals for middle school readers.
When not writing or avoiding cooking and housework, she likes to admire other people’s gardens or lounge on her verandah with a refreshing glass of something and a good book.
She lives with her family near the ocean.