The Sinking of the Wiley Bean




Published: May 3, 2013
Dimensions: 5.25 x 8.5 in
50 pages
ISBN-13: 9780981052557
Format: Trade Paperback
$12.95

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Jenn Sallans, VOLUMES
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From the Publisher:
Bad luck threatens to sink a wedding after Stewart and Colonel Peabody dig up an unusual figurehead. 

Book Five of the Babysitter Out of Control! Series

About the Author:
In addition to the Babysitter Out of Control! series of early chapter books, Margaret J. McMaster is the author of the middle-grade novel, Carried Away on Licorice Days, which was nominated for the Canadian Library Association's 2009 Book of the Year for Children Award, the 2010/2011 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award, and the 2011 Rocky Mountain Book Award. She is a past contributor to the Canadian Children's Annual and her creative non-fiction piece, After All These Years, was shortlisted for the 2006 CBC Literary Award.


Available at Chapters and Amazon.

What Happened in July


Format: Trade Paperback
Published: August 31, 2012
Dimensions: 5.25 x 8.5 in
57 pages
ISBN-13: 9780981052540
$12.95

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From the Publisher:
By solving a message written in secret code, Stewart, Mrs. Chairbottom, and Colonel Peabody discover what happened in Mrs. Chairbottom's house in July of 1932.

Book Four of the Babysitter Out of Control! Series

Selected for the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013

 From the Critics:
"What Happened in July is an exciting book and a good read. Recommended." CM Magazine, Oct. 12, 2012

 "Reminiscent of the Horrible Harry (by Suzy Kline) and Nate the Great (by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat) series of mysteries for young readers, What Happened in July presents a simple mystery that gives readers a chance to try out some new skills, here code-breaking. While the nature of early readers generally precludes multi-layered plotting and characterizations, What Happened in July provides more than just a linear mystery plot i.e., discovering a mystery and directly finding the solution. Because of the addition of the code-breaking and help needed to discover information not readily accessible, young readers will experience the more complicated plotting of a true mystery." CanLit for Little Canadians, Oct. 22, 2012
http://canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.ca/2012/10/what-happened-in-july.html

"Her latest book promises to be just as enjoyable as the others, with children reading it across Canada." Biz X Magazine, March 2013 http://www.bizxmagazine.com/issues/March-2013/#p=32

Reader Reviews from Goodreads.com


About the Author:
In addition to the Babysitter Out of Control! series of early chapter books, Margaret J. McMaster is the author of the middle-grade novel, Carried Away on Licorice Days, which was nominated for the Canadian Library Association's 2009 Book of the Year for Children Award, the 2010/2011 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award, and the 2011 Rocky Mountain Book Award. She is a past contributor to the Canadian Children's Annual and her creative non-fiction piece, After All These Years, was shortlisted for the 2006 CBC Literary Award.

 Available at Chapters and Amazon.

 E-book available at Kobo and Kindle for $3.99.

The Improbable Party on Purple Plum Lane



Format: Trade Paperback
Published: June 22, 2011
Dimensions: 5.25 x 8.5 in
53 pages
ISBN-13: 9780981052533
$12.95

Distributor for Wholesale Orders:
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From the Publisher:
Stewart goes over to Mrs. Chairbottom's house expecting a Hallowe'en party and discovers ... something else!

Book Three of the Babysitter Out of Control! Series

From the Critics:
"In keeping with the other two books in the series, this is a quick-paced, plot-driven novel aimed at children new to the world of chapter books. The illustrations are bright and colourful, with the right amount of spookiness for a young reader. Recommended." CM Magazine, Feb. 17, 2012

Reader Reviews from Goodreads.com

About the Author:
In addition to the Babysitter Out of Control! series of early chapter books, Margaret J. McMaster is the author of the middle-grade novel, Carried Away on Licorice Days, which was nominated for the Canadian Library Association's 2009 Book of the Year for Children Award, the 2010/2011 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award, and the 2011 Rocky Mountain Book Award. She is a past contributor to the Canadian Children's Annual and her creative non-fiction piece, After All These Years, was shortlisted for the 2006 CBC Literary Award.

Available at Chapters and Amazon

 E-book available at Kobo and Kindle for $3.99

Looking for Love on Mongo Tongo





Format: Trade Paperback
Published: March 8, 2010                       
Dimensions: 57 pages
5.25 x 8.5 in
ISBN-13: 9780981052526
$12.95

Distributor for Wholesale Orders:
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From the Publisher:
When Petey suffers a broken heart and starts losing his feathers, Mrs. Chairbottom decides to retrieve his one true love from the island of Mongo Tongo.

Book Two of the Babysitter Out of Control! Series

From the Critics:
"This is a wonderful children's story that would appeal to both boys and girls. It's 57 pages long, so wouldn't be intimidating for children that aren't really book lovers. The story is quick paced, easy to read and has beautiful color illustrations. The touches of humor, action, and friendship will definitely appeal to children."  Susan Ashcraft, May 26, 2012
http://susanreviews.com/2012/05/26/looking-for-love-on-mongo-tongo-review/

What an adorable book!
"The kids just wouldn't let me put it down!" 
Regina E. Hott "Gina ~ Hott Books", October 10th, 2011

"Looking for Love on Mongo Tongo is a lighthearted, amusing, fast-paced adventure that will thrill young readers. Highly recommended." CM Magazine, June 4th,2010
http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/cm/vol16/no38/lookingforlove.html

"This mad-cap tale is a pleasure to read and is especially good for children who are starting to read chapter books. The book is beautifully illustrated and has a very imaginative plot line with barrels of laughs." BIZ X Magazine, September 2010 issue

 Reader Reviews from Goodreads.com

About the Author:
In addition to the Babysitter Out of Control! series of early chapter books, Margaret J. McMaster is the author of the middle-grade novel, Carried Away on Licorice Days, which was nominated for the Canadian Library Association's 2009 Book of the Year for Children Award, the 2010/2011 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award, and the 2011 Rocky Mountain Book Award. She is a past contributor to the Canadian Children's Annual and her creative non-fiction piece, After All These Years, was shortlisted for the 2006 CBC Literary Award.

 Available at Chapters and Amazon.

 E-book available at Kobo and Kindle for $3.99. 

Babysitter Out of Control!

Format: Trade Paperback

Published: Jan. 7, 2009
Dimensions: 57 pages
5.25 x 8.5 in
ISBN-13: 9780981052519
$12.95

Distributor for Wholesale Orders:
Jenn Sallans, VOLUMES
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From the Publisher:
Mrs. Chairbottom is watching Stewart for the weekend. But the question is, who's watching Mrs. Chairbottom? Instead of spending a weekend full of freedom and mischief, Stewart must keep his wits about him in order to stay ahead of the troublesome babysitter and her parrot.

From the Critics:
"Babysitter Out of Control is aimed at young children ready to tackle their first chapter book. Recommended."
CM Magazine, May 15th, 2009

Reader Reviews from Goodreads.com

About the Author:
In addition to the Babysitter Out of Control! series of early chapter books, Margaret J. McMaster is the author of the middle-grade novel, Carried Away on Licorice Days, which was nominated for the Canadian Library Association's 2009 Book of the Year for Children Award, the 2010/2011 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award, and the 2011 Rocky Mountain Book Award. She is a past contributor to the Canadian Children's Annual and her creative non-fiction piece, After All These Years, was shortlisted for the 2006 CBC Literary Award.

Available at Chapters and Amazon.

 E-book available at Kobo and Kindle for $3.99.

Carried Away on Licorice Days


Format: Trade Paperback 

Published: September 30, 2008 

Dimensions: 112 Pages 

4.25 x 7 x 0.2 in
ISBN-13: 9780981052502
$11.50

Distributor for Wholesale Orders:
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E-mail: jenns@mtprint.com
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From the Publisher:
Owen isn't expecting anything other than a good night's sleep when he's shipped off to his grandmother's farm after his baby sister is born, but he soon discovers that he fits right in with the three-legged dog, the blind goat, and a very angry pony. Then Grandma wins the lottery and everything changes.

From the Critics: 
"a thrilling outcome for Owen ... one that debut author McMaster deftly and convincingly orchestrates." Susan Perren, Children's Book Reviewer, The Globe and Mail, November 8th, 2008
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/childrens-books/article716784/ 

 "This gentle novel brings to mind the works of James Herriot, full of memorable animal characters, cups of steaming hot cocoa, and frosty mornings out in the barn. Highly recommended." CM Magazine, March 20th, 2009 www.umanitoba.ca/cm/vol15/no15/carriedawayonlicoricedays.html
Shortlisted for the 2011 Rocky Mountain Book Award
Longlisted for the Canadian Library Association's 2009 Book of the Year for Children Award 

 About the Author: 
Although Carried Away on Licorice Days is set in Chilliwack, B.C., Margaret J. McMaster lives in Kingsville, Ontario. She is a past contributor to The Canadian Children's Annual and her creative non-fiction piece, After All These Years was shortlisted for the 2006 CBC Literary Award. Everything she knows about animals was explained to her by her horse, Ebony Twist, his best pal, Bucky the Wonder Goat, and some very patient trainers.

 Available at Chapters and Amazon.

 E-book available at Kobo and Kindle for $3.99.
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