Children venture into a magical wood filled with talking animals and whimsical creatures.
Author
Kaye Umansky
40 books in the catalog
Kaye Umansky has 40 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly humor, children's fiction and middle grade. The titles we've reviewed span 1987 to 2011.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Clover Twig embarks on a perilous journey through a magical forest to find a cure for her ailing grandmother.
Alby, a young alien, visits Earth and tries to blend in with human children, leading to humorous situations.
Clover Twig discovers a hidden magical cottage in the woods and embarks on an adventure with its inhabitants.
Pongwiffy, a young witch, faces new challenges and adventures as she tries to navigate life in her magical community.
A young girl named Chloe navigates the chaos of her eccentric family and their unusual household.
This book retells the Cinderella story from the stepsisters' perspective. It explores their motivations and lives before Cinderella's marriage.
I Don't Like Gloria! is a humorous story about a child's strong feelings about a classmate.
A young person discovers their inner strength and resilience by imagining themselves as a tree.
This is a collection of short, humorous stories about everyday situations with a quirky twist.
A young girl desperately wants a pet, but her parents are hesitant. She tries various creative ways to convince them.
Solomon Snow embarks on a quest to recover a stolen jewel, encountering challenges and allies along the way.
A young bear named Baby Bear needs a chair, and three bears try to find him the perfect one, leading to a humorous search.
A group of young detectives investigates strange occurrences in their town.
#15
The Night I Was Chased by a Vampire and Other Stories
Kaye Umansky · 2004
Concern52HeavyVirtue4Thin
This collection of short stories features spooky encounters, including a tale about being chased by a vampire.
Solomon Snow, a young boy, embarks on a quest to find a legendary silver spoon.
#17
Buster's Big Surprise (Colour Young Hippo: Buster Gutt the Pirate)
Kaye Umansky · 2003
Concern3CleanVirtue3Thin
Buster's Big Surprise is a humorous adventure about a pirate dog and his quest.
Pongwiffy, a young witch, enters a magical singing competition called Spellovision, facing challenges and rivalries.
The Weird family moves into a new house and experiences unusual events.
Two children, Pip and Posy, go on an adventure in the mountains and encounter a mysterious creature.
Wilma, a young witch, tries to cast a spell to make her teacher disappear, but it backfires. She must then find a way to undo her magic.
A young boy named Tom journeys down a river, facing challenges and discovering his own resilience.
Prince Dandypants must overcome his fear of the dark to help his kingdom when a masked villain appears.
This is a humorous retelling of a classic fairy tale about a giant who is afraid of everything. It's a story about overcoming fears.
A young girl named Wilma seeks revenge after being wronged, leading her down a path of increasingly elaborate schemes.
The Jealous Giant is a fable about a giant who learns to share his garden.
Two children, Pip and Posy, go on a disastrous donkey ride that leads to a series of comical mishaps.
This humorous book tells the story of a family that moves into a haunted house and the funny mishaps that follow.
A group of children discover a hidden world of trolls and other magical creatures living in their neighborhood.
A group of ghosts decide to leave their haunted house and experience the human world.
This story follows two sisters, Sophie and Abigail, as they navigate childhood adventures and their relationship with each other.
#32
Pongwiffy and the Holiday of Doom (Pongwiffy the Witch)
Kaye Umansky · 1995
Concern48HeavyVirtue5Thin
Kaye Umansky's "Pongwiffy and the Holiday of Doom" features a young witch named Pongwiffy and her chaotic adventures during a school holiday.
Two children discover a mysterious empty suit of armor in their new home and try to uncover its secrets.
A young girl makes a special card for her mother on Mother's Day, showing her love and appreciation.
Dobbin, a young girl, navigates life on a farm and learns about responsibility and friendship.
Pongwiffy, a goblin, must deal with a goblin uprising and a quest to retrieve a stolen artifact.
Sir Quinton Quest, a knight, is tasked with finding a yeti in the Jumbo Jets setting.
A young witch named Pongwiffy tries to cast a spell for the annual Witch's Ball, but her magic goes awry.
A young witch named Pongwiffy navigates the challenges of her magical school, dealing with spells, potions, and rivalries.
Big Iggy is a large, clumsy cat who lives with a family and causes chaos. He tries to be helpful but often makes things worse.
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