Books by Bill Harley
Now You Say Yes is the story of Mari and Conor, who drive from LA to Boston, with a short stop to see the eclipse in Missouri. Did we mention that they are only 15 and 9?
Charlie Bumpers
the Teacher of the Year
“Into this series opener, Harley magically weaves the simple lesson that people, even teachers, can surprise you.”
—Kirkus Reviews
the Teacher of the Year
Sometimes people can surprise you.
the Really Nice Gnome
"A storyteller with an uncanny sense of elementary school humor, Harley has penned a worthy sequel to Charlie Bumpers vs. The Teacher of the Year"
—Kirkus Reviews
the Really Nice Gnome
Mwa-ha-ha-ha!
the Squeaking Skull
“Life is the best teacher, and if Charlie can survive all the troubles that come his way, maybe others can too.”
—Kirkus Reviews
the Squeaking Skull
“I know I'm supposed to like scary movies — everyone talks about how great they are — but I don't.”
the Perfect Little Turkey
the Perfect Little Turkey
Will Charlie be able to see past his turkey of a cousin to understand the real meaning of family?
the Puny Pirates
—Kirkus Reviews
the Puny Pirates
Charlie, Hector, and Tommy trade their soccer dreams in for a candy bar fundraiser prize. What could go wrong with that plan?
His Big Blabby Mouth
Will Charlie’s newly unemployed dad still come to speak at school during Career Week? Fortunately, Mr. Bumpers has some very surprising plans of his own.
His Big Blabby Mouth
the End of the Year
“Narrated in a balance of warmhearted insight and wacky naiveté, Charlie’s life will resonate with readers trying to navigate the simple but realistic perils of elementary school.”
—Kirkus Reviews
the End of the Year
"As far as I was concerned, I could stay in fourth grade forever."
Novels
—Barry M. Prizant
When her foster mother dies, fifteen-year-old Mari is desperate to avoid being caught up in the foster system. Again. And to complicate matters, she is now the only one who can take care of her super-smart and on-the-spectrum nine-year-old stepbrother, Conor.
"Harley's appealing story shows readers that adults and children can connect in meaningful friendships, and reminds them that conservation can begin in their own backyards."
—Kirkus Reviews
This satisfying story explores the powerful impact of fifth-grader, Ben Moroney's actions as he tries to save the a habitat of the elusive and endangered Eastern spadefoot toads.
Picture Books
“The lively counting tale evolves quickly in this zany account for elementary-level readers.” —Children’s Bookwatch
A young boy's snacktime is interrupted by a visit from an elephant. As soon as he moves over to make room, they are joined by a tiger … and a hippo … and a big blue whale … and soon a full menagerie, each insisting there's room for one more.
"Adorable tale of a young bear that wants to have a party with the moon. Great bedtime story for any youngster."
— North Wales Library
Like Bear says, "You never know what might happen."