Millie Florence
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Connection to Illinois: Florence lives in a picturesque blue house in the woods of southern Illinois. Biography: Millie Florence’s earliest memories are of lying under the covers at night, whispering stories to herself long after her parents had told her to go to sleep. She published her first book, ‘Honey Butter’, at age 13 and hasn’t stopped since! She loves adventure, good food, and just about all things yellow.
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E-Mail: author@millieflorence.com
Web: https://millieflorence.com
WorldCat: http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Millie++Florence
Selected Titles
Beyond Mulberry Glen ISBN: 1956393099 OCLC: Waxwing Books 2025 Eleven-year-old Lydia Green doesn’t want anything to change. She lives happily in Mulberry Glen with her mismatched family of a fairy guardian, a philosopher, and twin troublemakers known as the Zs. Now rumors swirl about the Darkness, a powerful force that dwells in the Forest Tenebrae. Lydia knows the Darkness is nothing to be trifled with, but when a foolish choice by the Zs puts her family in danger, she must leave home and face the strange magical world of The Valleylands. Among shifting library shelves and new friends of her quest, Lydia uncovers more questions than answers. The Darkness of the forest has begun to creep into her mind. If she wants to save her family, she will have to be braver than she has ever been before. In this captivating tale filled with heartwarming characters, Millie Florence weaves a tapestry of courage, heart, and magic. Beyond Mulberry Glen is a hope-filled fantasy for readers of all ages. |
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Honey Butter ISBN: 0692927840 OCLC: 1057475908 Sprouting Pen Press 2017 Everlasting Blue, Slam Dunk Orange Dragon Fruit Pink... Seven-year-old Jamie Johnson is obsessed with collecting paint cards. In fact, it's the only thing that can distract her from fighting with her older sister, during the long, boring summer. Until, that is, a mysterious girl moves in next door. Laren Lark is almost thirteen, a homeschooler, and a passionate poet. Despite their differences, the two girls quickly become friends and Jamie begins to think that the summer doesn't have to be so boring. After all, Laren says that adventure can be found anywhere—it's all about where you look. "one of my very favorite reads of the year. I adored it, and it's one of those stories that has stayed with me throughout the year, so I know it's one I will return to in the future." - Anna Rose Johnson, author of The Star that Always Stays |
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The Balter of Ashton Harper ISBN: 1958863122 OCLC: 1414659441 Bandersnatch Books, LLC 2023 Balter (verb): “To dance artlessly, without particular grace or skill but usually with enjoyment.” Ashton Harper has three problems and two of them are his sisters. First Drusilla, the oldest, who has decided that all she cares about is muslin and courtship. Second Zizi, the youngest, a stubborn optimist who is constantly pushing her brother outside his comfort zone, whether it’s in their dancing lessons or his disbelief in magic. And third, their invitation to audition for a ballroom dancing scholarship at the prestigious Overmorrow Academy of Arts, which could be either a dream come true or a hope-crushing failure. As a proud, sarcastic realist, Ashton is betting on the latter. The Harper siblings set out for Overmorrow, but their opportunity evaporates when mysterious magical ruins wreak havoc on the travelers. Ashton is separated from his sisters, trying to make sense of a power that he thought existed only in fairytales. Soon much more is at stake than attending the school of his dreams. A story of family and ambition, The Balter of Ashton Harper is woven with whimsy, hope, and Millie Florence’s signature light-hearted depth. |