Owen and Eleanor Move In is a story about what it means to have a home...and what it means to be a friend. When eight-year-old Eleanor moves into the bottom half of a duplex with her family, she is not happy. Her old home was way better. In her old home, she even had her own bedroom. Not any more--now she has to share with her big sister. The situation needs to change, and she knows just how to fix it. When Owen, age seven, meets Eleanor, he's excited--finally, someone to play with who isn't his little brother! He teaches her how to fence and write in code, and she helps him build mechanical gadgets and thinks his homeschooling is cool. But when Eleanor asks Owen to help her escape back to her old house, he's not sure he should do it.... What should a friend do? Starring two quirky kids and a dead goldfish named Scrumpy, Owen and Eleanor Move In will delight readers both young and old. The Owen and Eleanor series follows two kids from two different families as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood. The duo learns important lessons about faith, values, and friendship. Perfect for beginning readers. Owen and Eleanor Move In is a Junior Library Guild Selection. Junior Library Guild is a curated subscription service for libraries featuring books recommended by expert librarians for building an excellent collection. Owen and Eleanor Move In is a Junior Library Guild Selection. Junior Library Guild is a curated subscription service for libraries featuring books recommended by expert librarians for building an excellent collection.
In addition to Owen and Eleanor Move In, H.M. Bouwman writes middle grade historical fantasy, including The Remarkable & Very True Story of Lucy & Snowcap (2008) and A Crack in the Sea (2017). She is also an associate professor of English at the University of St. Thomas, a homeschooling mom, a member of Hamline United Methodist Church, and a martial artist. Charlie Alder has illustrated many books for children, including her first authored and illustrated picture book, Daredevil Duck. She describes herself as "a curly haired coffee drinker and crayon collector." She lives in Devon with her "Helpful Husband" and "Super Scrumptious Small Son," who influence her inspiration greatly. You can visit her at charliealder.com and on Twitter @chuckie346.
"A heart-warming story about friendship and faith, with plenty of great humor. Eleanor and Owen are sure to win over readers." -- Debbi Michiko Florence, author of the Jasmine Toguchi Series "Debbi Michiko Florence, author of the Jasmine Toguchi Series" "Faith and friendship are at the heart of Bouwman's new chapter-book series. The overarching themes of friendship, familial love, and resiliency in the face of change are ... universal. A sweet start ripe for more installments." -- Kirkus Reviews "Kirkus Reviews" "Tender and funny, and the kids' voices are absolutely spot-on." -- Lynn Jonell, author of Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat and The Secret of Zoom "Lynn Jonell, author of Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat and The Secret of Zoom" "The author handled diversity of thought, race, and experiences so masterfully. Authentic and relatable ... it's simple one of the best books on friendship, transition, and family I've read this year." -- Osheta Moore, author of Shalom Sistas "Osheta Moore, author of Shalom Sistas"
