Rosemary's Ottawa and Beyond
Eleven-year-old Rosemary is determined to find her birth parents and to find a new species of the bird. She longs to discover why Desmond, the Great Bird, visited her in her backyard when she was six, how she found herself on a distant planet, why she has special powers, why she is different and why her pet ran away. She is shocked to find herself a celebrity on fifteen planets. Her enemies use her in a publicity stunt to further weaken the grieving King of the lead planet, Glo-Kazin 136. Even her death is staged. As she unravels mystery after mystery, she finds the extinct dodo, practises outdoor survival skills, becomes aware of the amazing capabilities of her pet and learns war strategy. She discovers who she is and who her true friends are. Rosemary saves the King’s life. Her old friend, Desmond, the Great Bird, encourages and watches over her as she overcomes her enemies. This book of fantasy, sci-fi and adventure would appeal to ages eight to thirteen. Young at heart of all ages enjoy it.
Rosemary and the Tree of Trees
Twelve-year-old Rosemary, Princess of Glo-Kazin 136, learns to set her priorities and make difficult decisions that affect all worlds. When she composes a song for the Greatest of Trees, she has no idea how her song will be used. She finds herself overwhelmed by summer choices. Pressure and advice from parents and friends lead her close to panic. But when she sees plants dying, animals sick and hears the latest news from Glo-Kazin, her path becomes clear. With her friend, Dirklee, at her side she sets out to make things right. As she overcomes fear and impossible odds, her many adventures lead her to explore caves, the interior of the Greatest of Trees and the root systems of trees. She discovers how tree roots respond to threat and how they nurture each other. Rosemary attempts to save a librarian from a high branch, Princess Dastar from a cliff-face, save Great Bird’s nest and the Great Tree from being cut down. As she defeats Professor Astrolabius and the Gorgons, she learns the effects of greed and dishonesty on the environment. Even though she thinks she has failed, she succeeds in fulfilling her promises and dreams. This gripping book of adventure, sci-fi and fantasy appeals to ages ten to fourteen and the young at heart of all ages.
Rosemary and the House Between
In this blend of everyday life, sci-fi and fantasy, fifteen-year-old Rosemary struggles with a changing world. Fact and myth mix to bring out ageless truths. Political upheaval and dramatic climate change highlight Rosemary’s strengths.
She must choose between her hereditary role as princess and her career as musician. Given a series of choices under pressure, she resists bribes and promises of power and fame.
Rosemary creatively and courageously endures bullies, the disappearance of friends, physical attacks, torture and constant attempts to alter her plans and self-concept. All the while she cares for a sick friend.
Although written for early teens, the poetic images, mythical creatures, universal themes, pathos and humor can be enjoyed by all ages.
