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Nora Campbell

11 Books
Nora Campbell writes children’s books that mix gentle adventure, early learning, and curiosity about the world. Her work includes playful animal stories such as the Maple the Mouse books, Benny the Bald Eagle's Big Adventure, and Betty the Bee and the Secret Garden, along with kid-friendly nonfiction like America Turns 250! and Safety Heroes: Be Ready for Emergencies. Campbell’s books often use friendly characters and simple, inviting storytelling to introduce young readers to history, science, safety, friendship, and discovery. With bright themes and approachable language, her stories are well suited for read-aloud time, classroom sharing, and children who are beginning to explore big ideas through books.

Sometimes the Best Finish Line Is Friendship

Max has trained hard for the town bike race, and the finish line is finally close. Every pedal stroke matters. But when another racer needs help, Max faces a choice that is harder than any hill: keep racing for the win, or stop and do the right thing. This illustrated story blends the excitement of a bike race with a warm lesson about friendship, sportsmanship, and empathy. Young readers can follow Max through the rush of competition while thinking about what it really means to be a champion. Clear, age-friendly storytelling makes this a good choice for readers who enjoy sports stories with heart, especially those learning how courage and kindness can matter just as much as coming in first.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 28 Pages
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A golden key is a small thing to find, but for Betty the Bee, it opens the door to a very big adventure. Curious and brave, Betty follows the mystery into a hidden garden filled with glowing flowers, talking butterflies, and sparkling surprises. Along the way, she discovers that being different from the other bees can be a strength, not something to hide. This gentle picture book offers a nature-filled story with a touch of magic, inviting young readers to notice beauty, ask questions, and follow clues with confidence. With its friendly garden setting and soft sense of wonder, Betty’s adventure works well for children who enjoy bugs, flowers, and stories about courage, curiosity, and self-belief.
6-8 Years 26 Pages
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Soar Across America with Benny

Benny the Bald Eagle spreads his wings and takes readers on a bright trip across the United States. As Benny soars from famous landmarks to wide-open landscapes, young readers are introduced to places such as the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, farms, fields, and even the excitement of rocket launches. The story presents American geography and national symbols in simple, friendly language for early elementary readers. With its travel-adventure frame and cheerful educational focus, this book is designed for children who like animals, maps, landmarks, and learning about the country around them. It also highlights kindness, community, and curiosity as Benny discovers how many different places and people help make America feel big, beautiful, and connected.
6-8 Years
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A Celebration of History for Kids

America’s 250th birthday becomes a doorway into history for young readers. This child-friendly nonfiction book introduces the United States through its past, its values, and the idea of belonging to a shared future. Written for early elementary children, it keeps the focus simple and positive, helping readers connect a major national anniversary with ideas such as unity, kindness, pride, and community. The book is well suited for home reading, classroom discussions, or library displays connected to the 250th anniversary of the United States. With an accessible tone and activity-style extras mentioned in the book metadata, it gives children a gentle first look at why anniversaries matter and how history can help people think about the country they are helping to shape.
6-8 Years 40 Pages
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A Tiny Mouse, a Big Adventure Through History

After the museum lights go out, Maple the Mouse begins her favorite kind of exploring. Tiny, curious, and ready for adventure, Maple slips through the museum and discovers that the exhibits can become gateways into the past. Dinosaurs, sailing ships, trains, inventions, and space displays turn history into something she can see up close. This illustrated story uses a playful museum setting to introduce young readers to big ideas from history, science, and exploration. The tone is gentle and magical rather than textbook-like, making it a friendly choice for children who enjoy animal characters, seek-and-find details, and learning through story. Maple’s adventure encourages curiosity and helps the past feel full of movement, mystery, and discovery.
6-8 Years
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A Tiny Mouse Discovers a Big World of Science

Maple may be tiny, but her questions are enormous. Inside a lively science lab, Maple the Mouse explores experiments, inventions, magnets, growing plants, weather, light, and other early science ideas. Each discovery turns the lab into a place of wonder, where asking “why” and “how” is part of the fun. This illustrated introduction to science is designed for young readers who are beginning to notice how the world works. The story keeps concepts simple and inviting, using Maple’s curiosity to make science feel active, friendly, and creative. Children who like animals, experiments, and hands-on discovery will find a cheerful guide in Maple as she explores, tests, observes, and learns.
6-8 Years
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Room 12 is cold, strange, and definitely not ready to be ordinary. On Mia’s first day at Crestwood Elementary, the classroom lights flicker, whispers seem to call her name, and something about the room feels hidden just out of sight. With her new friends Ethan and Ruby, Mia starts following the clues behind a decades-old mystery and a ghost who may need someone brave enough to listen. This spooky school mystery offers just-right chills for readers who enjoy eerie classrooms, secret histories, and teamwork under pressure. The story balances ghostly suspense with friendship and problem-solving, making it a good fit for young readers who want a page-turning mystery without horror that feels too intense.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 56 Pages
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Sunny Blend of Education, Inspiration, and Heartwarming Storytelling

Sunlight is everywhere, but Lila is ready to see it in a new way. In this gentle educational story, Lila learns about solar power and begins to understand how the sun can help people make cleaner energy. The book introduces young readers to a real-world science topic through warm storytelling rather than heavy explanation, making solar energy feel approachable for early elementary children. With its focus on curiosity, the environment, and simple science, this book is a good choice for readers who ask how things work and why caring for the planet matters. Lila’s learning journey gives children a friendly first step into renewable energy, showing that big ideas can begin with one bright question.
6-8 Years 31 Pages
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Be Prepared. Stay Calm. Be a Safety Hero

Maya, Leo, and Jaden know that being brave does not mean pretending nothing scary can happen. It means learning what to do before trouble starts. In their clubhouse, the three friends practice emergency skills and learn how to stay calm during situations such as fires, storms, and floods. The book turns safety preparation into an active, kid-friendly experience, helping young readers think about readiness without making emergencies feel overwhelming. This educational story is useful for families, classrooms, and libraries looking for a gentle introduction to safety habits. With its focus on preparation, teamwork, and confidence, it encourages children to listen, plan, help, and remember that knowing the next safe step can be a real superpower.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 38 Pages
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Grab Your Magnifying Glass and Join Maple Today

A glowing trail of footprints appears in the museum after dark, and Maple the Mouse cannot resist following it. The clues lead her through dinosaur bones, ancient history rooms, the train hall, and space displays until she discovers a missing dinosaur egg at the center of the mystery. Small as she is, Maple has sharp eyes, quick thinking, and plenty of curiosity. This gentle museum mystery blends animal adventure, simple history, and clue-following fun for early elementary readers. The story invites children to look closely, make guesses, and enjoy the wonder of exhibits that feel alive after the doors close. With a light magical touch and a friendly problem-solving spirit, Maple’s adventure is especially appealing to readers who like mysteries that are exciting but not too scary.
6-8 Years
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The old Maple Hollow Inn already has everything a mystery needs: creaky floors, dusty rooms, and shadows in the corners. Then Mia, Ethan, and Ruby find a glowing note under their door with one command: “Solve my riddle.” The friends follow ghostly clues through flickering lantern light, attic whispers, and the hidden story of Lillian Harper, a forgotten storyteller connected to the inn’s past. Each riddle asks them to think carefully, trust one another, and keep going even when the mystery turns eerie. This spooky mystery is written for young readers who enjoy haunted settings, teamwork, and puzzle-solving suspense. It offers an atmospheric adventure with ghostly chills, but keeps the emotional center on friendship, courage, and uncovering a long-buried story.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 58 Pages
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