Maya struggles with fitting in at her new school, dealing with social pressures and the importance of inner worth over outward appearance.
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Debbie Dadey
49 books in the catalog
Debbie Dadey has 49 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly humor, fantasy and adventure. The titles we've reviewed span 1991 to 2017.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A group of children embarks on a magical train journey to the North Pole to find Santa Claus.
A young boy named Bjorn is fascinated by Vikings and dreams of being one, despite his family's expectations. He embarks on an adventure to prove himself.
A young girl moves to a new town and struggles to adapt, finding friendship and understanding.
A trio of energetic triplets gets into humorous mishaps during a school field trip.
#06
Mermaids Don't Run Track (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #26)
Debbie Dadey · 1997
Concern7CleanVirtue7Thin
The Bailey School Kids encounter mermaids when they visit a beach town and try to uncover the truth.
When a boy named Mikey wishes his mom was a frog, she transforms, leading to humorous and chaotic situations.
Mina travels to Transylvania and discovers that Dracula is a vegetarian vampire who drinks lemonade.
A young girl named Jenny discovers aliens are living among them and don't wear braces.
A group of friends discovers that leprechauns are not what they seem when they get involved in a basketball game.
A young athlete overcomes challenges to achieve her goals in a soccer competition.
Coral and her mermaid friends face challenges and adventures in their underwater world.
A princess and a commoner must work together to save their kingdom from a usurper.
Two sisters, one who loves to read and one who loves to play, navigate their differences and adventures.
A young girl named Lily discovers a magical starfish that grants wishes, leading her on an adventure to save her town.
A young princess must navigate royal duties and a potential arranged marriage while dealing with a mischievous talking corgi.
A young girl named Maya travels to a magical island and befriends a wise blue turtle who helps her understand nature.
A group of young friends discovers a hidden city beneath the ocean and must work together to protect it from a greedy developer.
Two sisters discover a magical seahorse that leads them on an underwater adventure.
A young princess discovers she is a mermaid and must navigate the underwater world, facing challenges and making friends.
A group of young students attend a special academy for gifted children and solve mysteries.
A group of children on a school trip find themselves on a mysterious boat that takes them on an unexpected adventure to a deserted island.
Two best friends face a challenge to their friendship when a new girl arrives, testing their loyalty and understanding.
This is a humorous story about a young girl named Emily who is embarrassed by her unusual last name and the attention it brings.
The second volume of "Adventures of the Bailey School Kids" continues the humorous escapades of a group of elementary school students.
A young werewolf named Barnaby tries to navigate school and friendships while keeping his secret identity hidden.
A young girl named Molly encounters leprechauns and magical creatures in Ireland.
This humorous fantasy story follows a young girl who encounters an ogre who is surprisingly not interested in hunting Easter eggs. They embark on an unexpected adventure together.
A group of third graders encounters a mysterious swamp monster that disrupts their school and lives.
A group of friends encounters swamp monsters while on a camping trip.
A group of kids on a field trip to Vampire Island must survive a night when their teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, turns into a vampire.
A humorous take on classic monster tropes, this story features a bride who prefers domestic tasks over monstrous ones.
A young girl named Mina travels to Transylvania to visit her aunt and uncle, only to find herself entangled in a vampire mystery.
A group of kids tries to figure out why their town's football team is losing so badly.
A young girl named Jenny tries to learn to snowboard, but her attempts are comically disastrous, much to the amusement of giants.
A young girl named Jenny travels to a magical land where wizards use technology instead of spells.
Three energetic sisters participate in a chaotic and fun-filled red heart race, encountering humorous mishaps along the way.
When a boy named Billy gets sick, his classmates try to figure out why Martians might be involved in his illness.
A group of kids discovers that angels are real and can do amazing things, including martial arts.
A group of friends tries to make pizza for a dragon, but things go hilariously wrong.
A young girl joins a softball team and faces challenges both on and off the field.
The triplet sisters, known for their mischief, face challenges and teamwork during a talent show.
When a class brings home gremlins, chaos ensues as the creatures cause mischief and mayhem. The students must find a way to control the gremlins before they cause too much trouble.
A group of elves attending a human school must adapt to a world without magic.
A group of friends goes on an underwater adventure, encountering various sea creatures and solving a mystery.
A group of kids must deal with a zombie invasion during a soccer game.
A group of young friends, including Penny, try to solve the mystery of why their favorite ice cream shop is suddenly closed, leading them on a playful investigation.
A group of friends investigates strange occurrences at their school, leading to a spooky mystery.
A young werewolf named Brenda struggles to fit in at summer camp, dealing with her transformations and making friends.
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