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Selected Works

The sequel to SHEEP.
Diminutive, shy, and quiet, sixth-grader Minnie McClary learns how to use her power and her voice to stand up for what she knows is right.
A homeless dog and a homeless girl find each other and start a new life together. A Banks Street Book Of The Year!
"The victory of the human spirit shines through Defiance like the sun."
--Suzanne Fisher Staples
Life changes for Lucy when she visits her grandmother at the end of a very special summer.
The heartwarming story of a dog and boy who find each other when hope is nearly gone.
Young Adult action and romance. Now available as an ebook on Amazon Kindle
The book that jumpstarted my career and won me a Flying Start award from Publisher's Weekly. Young Adult (12-18).
In the late 1960's, fourteen-year-old Cory's life is greatly changed by the sudden death of her father and her brother's tour of duty in Vietnam.
"With all my heart, I loved Bobby James Walker. I forgave him, too. But I did not want to see him anymore. Not then, and maybe not ever." Sally Jo Walker
An endearing young couple's search for independence and identity.
An elderly couple fall in love and elope to Yellowstone.

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Interview With My Editor Frances Foster

Sheep

Valerie Hobbs and border collie
Valerie Hobbs talks about writing SHEEP
California Young Reader Medal Winner

"The attitude that carries Jack through adventure after adventure to nothing short of a fairy-tale ending--complete with sheep--will win readers over and keep them rooting for him all the way."
--Kirkus Reviews


WOLF, the sequel to SHEEP, will be coming to your bookstore in September!


One of my very favorite fan letters:

Hello Mrs. Hobbs~
I am a teacher in Ohio and am reading your book, Sheep, to my 3rd graders for the 7th year in a row. I have also read Sheep to my 5th grade Summer Intervention students for the past 6 summers. This truly is a student favorite, regardless of the age, ability, or life experiences. We just finished the book and I am not sure who is more excited about Wolf, myself or my students. I find Sheep can relate to so many students for so many different reasons and the discussions we have as a class are so rich and authentic. I can only imagine the hours, patience and dedication it takes to write a book but I would just like to encourage you to continue your work because you are amazing!

Happy Writing!
Krisitna Roggenkamp
3rd Grade Teacher
Hanby Elementary
Westerville, Ohio