Novels
- Courage At Indian Deep (1984)
- Fox in a Trap (1987)
- The Princess in the Pigpen (1989)
- The Counterfeit Princess (2005)
- Blind Mountain (2006)
Picture Books
- Elizabeth Catches a Fish (1977)
- The Comeback Dog (1981)
- Saying Good-bye to Grandma (1988)
- Wheels (1989)
- Lights On the River (1994)
- Daddy Doesn’t Have to Be a Giant Anymore (1996)
- Scaredy Dog (1996)
- Celebration! (1997)
- The Snoop (1999)
- Maggie and Ruby Price (1999)
Non fiction
- Behind the Mask (1998)
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Jane Resh Thomas Books Overview
Courage At Indian Deep
A ship sinks during an autumn blizzard on Lake Superior, and Cass and his dog are the only ones who can help the survivors.
Fox in a Trap
Daniel is excited by Uncle Pete’s glamorous life as an outdoorsman and a writer, until his uncle teaches him how to trap foxes.
The Princess in the Pigpen
Transported through time and place to twentieth century Iowa, Elizabeth, a princess from seventeenth century England learns about the changes that have occurred since her day with the help of her new friend, Ann.
The Counterfeit Princess
Iris is only 15 when her parents are suddenly and violently hauled away from their country estate by her father’s enemy, the Duke of Northumberland. Forced to flee the only home she has ever known, Iris is hidden by her father s friends and allies, who soon have the sad task of informing her that her parents are dead. Despondent, and wanting revenge, Iris agrees to be trained as a spy by the duke s foes, and then work undercover as a lowly kitchen maid.A meeting with the young princess Elizabeth changes Iris s life completely. Because of their resemblance to each other, Elizabeth invites Iris to join her court, where she mingles with lords and ladies and bravely consents to pose as Elizabeth in a desperate ploy to save the princess s life. This vivid historical novel from the author of Behind the Mask: The Life of Queen Elizabeth I plunges readers into the treacherous world of the English court. An unusual coming of age tale featuring a strong, active hero*ine, The Counterfeit Princess will appeal to princess fans everywhere.
Blind Mountain
Twelve year old Sam Flynn would rather be anywhere than high up in the Rockies, trying to get up the courage to leap across a dangerous crevice. His father’s taunts aren t helping, but Sam is used to them. His dad has been putting him down ever since Sam took up the guitar and started spending most of his free time with the band instead of coming along on hikes. Sam finally overcomes his fear, jumps the crevice, and rejoins his father. But it isn t long before a careless move on the boy s part injures his father and puts them both in danger. With help far away, father and son will have to depend on Sam s skill and knowledge to get them down the mountain. Night is falling fast, and their food and water are in short supply. As if that weren t bad enough, Sam has a bad feeling they re not alone. By turns suspenseful and poignant, Blind Mountain is a gripping story of survival. It will appeal to all readers who enjoy a blend of well developed characters and nail biting action.
The Comeback Dog
Daniel, a Midwestern farm boy, finds a battered dog in a ditch and nurses it back to health, but is disappointed when the dog doesn’t immediately respond to his gestures of affection.
Saying Good-bye to Grandma
Susie is curious about what will happen when she travels with her parents to attend her grandmother’s funeral in the small town where her mother grew up.
Lights On the River
‘The memory of Christmas in her grandmother’s village in Mexico sustains a child through harsh times as she travels across the U.S. with her family of migrant workers…
. Dooling’s expressive paintings show the individual family members against the shadowy, changing landscape.’ Booklist. A Booklist Editor’s Choice 1994. Full color.
Scaredy Dog
Having adopted a shaking and scared dog named Mac from the animal shelter, Erin goes about trying to show him he has nothing more to fear and showers him with love, affection, and patience.
Celebration!
The members of Maggie’s African American family aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmother, and all get together in the backyard to celebrate the Fourth of July with a picnic, jump rope, sparklers, noisy games, and a host of fun filled activities.’
The Snoop
When Ellen goes with her grandmother, Bon, to visit old friends, Bon expects her to act like a lady. And that means no snooping! But sometimes Ellen just can’t help herself. Besides, it seems that no matter what she does Bon is never pleased. When Ellen finds a dead baby rabbit in the garden, Bon tells her to put it in the trash can, and she’s not very understanding when she discovers that, instead of throwing the rabbit away, Ellen has hidden it under their bed. But Bon is most upset when Ellen is caught snooping in their hosts’ bedroom. During this weekend full of revelations, Ellen finally realizes that there are better ways to satisfy her curiosity than snooping. She also learns that Bon perfect Bon! wasn’t always well behaved when she was a girl. In this warm intergenerational chapter book, illustrated throughout with line drawings, grandmother and granddaughter grow closer when they realize how alike they truly are.
Behind the Mask
Elizabeth I 1533 1603 impressed herself more vividly on the memory of the world than any other monarch in the history of England. She successfully established and maintained power while refusing to bow to the wishes of those who believed no woman was fit to occupy the English throne. This biography describes the opulent but cruel childhood that shaped the woman Elizabeth became and details her triumphant reign, as well as the unrelenting forces that opposed her. Exploring the answers to some of history’s most persistent and intriguing questions, Jane Resh Thomas has created a compelling account of Elizabeth’s life that shatters the myths surrounding her and allows readers an unprecedented view of the queen as a human being. Full color insert, chronology, bibliography, index.
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