Chapter
Books
by
Alan Trussell-Cullen in the Dominie Odyssey Series
Available from Dominie
Press.
I’m Not A Scaredy Cat!
by Alan Trussell-Cullen
Jennifer
tries to prove that she’s not a “scaredy-cat” by following Miles into a
deserted old house. He thought he saw a light in a window even though
the
electricity has been turned off there for years. But what if a burglar
is in the house and sees them?
An exciting adventure story for grade 2 readers!
Rex to the Rescue!
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
Jed and Tania are helping the new boy, Clark, by showing him around
their town. Then their dog, Rex, chases a squirrel into Parson’s Mill,
an old building that everyone says is dangerous. While the three are
inside,
a truck pulls up with two men carrying boxes. Jed, Tania, and Clark
think
they might get into trouble for being in the old mill, but they’re not
prepared for the kind of trouble they’re going to get into...
An exciting adventure read for grade 3
Mystery at Smugglers’
Island
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
Dad,
Dean, and Tina are looking forward to an adventure-filled vacation at
Smuggler’s
Island. Mom just wants to go somewhere to relax. But there’s a mystery
going on all around them. If there are only a few guests, why are the
tours
always full? Why doesn’t anyone go to the beach? And why does their
room
smell funny? Things keep getting stranger and stranger on Smuggler’s
Island.
Exciting reading for grade 3 mystery fans.
Bartholomew’s Comet
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
Jake’s
dad tells him about Bartholomew’s Comet, which only comes around Earth
every thousand years. It has always meant disasters and all kinds of
bad
things, but Jake doesn’t quite realize the ride he’s in for. He finds a
strange blue rock in the park that has some kind of magical power. But
that won’t matter when the Grunge, the school bully, gets a hold of
him.
What a disaster!
Science fiction with a contemporary edge! Great for Grade 3
readers!
The Mystery of the
One Purple
Glove
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
Have
Stacey and Karina’s parents gone crazy? They want to move to an old,
creaky
house in the middle of nowhere. There isn’t even any electricity! But
the
house is full of 200 year old secrets, including secret passageways and
a trunk full of strange old clothes with a costume of sorts that has
only
one purple glove…An exciting mystery for Grade three readers
Intergalactic Cell
Phone
by Alan
Trussell-Cullen
Nat, Zane, and Carlos find a strange cell phone in the park. When they
try calling friends on it, a weird creature answers, speaking a
language
no one understands. Is this an alien? And what happens when the kids
venture
into the alien’s world? Science fiction and humor combined. A great
read for Grade
three readers.
My Granny and her
Mean Lean Speed
Machine
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
Granny has a new speed machine! It’s a motorized scooter to help her
get around because she has trouble walking. But she likes to pretend
it’s
a mighty monstrous motorcycle! She takes her grandson to the local
biker
hangout, an ice cream parlor, and has a great time wherever she
goes.
Humor, great fun, and a few home truths about people too! Grade
3.
The Story of the
Frisbee
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
From the early days of college students flinging pie tins into the
air to the modern-day sport of Ultimate, the Frisbee has been a part of
American life and lore for more than 100 years. Find out how one of the
most popular toys in the world got its start, and what it has become
since
then. History is a fun thing! Recommended for grade 5.
Hot Dog!
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
The humble hot dog has a long and storied history, from Babylonian
sausages to modern-day ballparks. The dachshund sausages have become
one
of Americans’ favorite foods, but few people know of its origins. Take
a trip through history and learn how the hot dog was born.
History becomes intriguing when it is about something you know!
Recommended for Grade 5 readers.
The Day Twin and the
Night Twin
By Alan Trussell-Cullen
Dawi and Nawi are twins. Dawi (the Day Twin) is male, Nawi
(the Night
Twin) is female. They are both giants, much larger than trees. When
they
stand up they can touch the sky. They are trying to sleep. The female
twin
is looking up at the sun annoyed, like it is trying to prevent her from
sleeping.
An intriguing original myth for Grade 4 readers
Meet
the Muppet Man
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
Jim Henson had a love for puppets. He wanted to create a kind
of puppet
that was able to show emotion just by facial expressions. He is the
genius
behind the Muppets—half puppets, half marionettes—which have appeared
in
movies and on many TV shows, including “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet
Show.” The story of his life goes from the early black-and-white
television
days to the big-screen Muppet movies that feature real actors as well
as
the Muppets themselves. A moving heart-warming biography for Grade 5
readers.
Tiger Woods
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
When
he was a baby, one of Tiger Woods’ favorite pastimes was watching his
father
play golf. At nine months, Tiger shocked his father by swinging a toy
golf
club just like him—and he hit the ball perfectly! Over many years,
Tiger’s
parents encouraged him to become the best golfer he could be. Today,
much
of Tiger’s success comes from practice, determination, and a loving
family.
Inspiring biography, especially for sports fans, recommended
for Grade
5.
Two Great Lives
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
Both Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan had difficult childhoods.
A sickness
caused Helen to go blind and deaf. Anne went from orphanage to
orphanage
after her parents were unable to take care of her. Each of them was
able
to help the other overcome obstacles and become successful.
Inspiring biography recommended for grade 5
A Simple Idea That
Changed the
World
By Alan Trussell-Cullen
Chester Carlson had an idea. He was tired of endlessly copying
complicated
patent applications by hand. He wanted to develop a way to create an
instant
copy of any page. He was sure that his invention, electrophotography,
would
revolutionize the way offices worked around the world. The only problem
was, no one saw the need for a machine that could make copies!
That dumb old photocopy machine has its own story! Recommended for
Grade 5.
Lady with the Lamp:
Florence
Nightingale
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
Florence Nightingale was born into a rich family who expected her to
behave like all the other rich girls. But she wanted to help the sick
and
the poor. At the time, nurses were looked down upon in society. But
with
the reluctant help of her family, she learned the art of nursing. Then
she spent the rest of her life improving the conditions at hospitals
and
establishing the profession of modern nursing. Inspiring
biography for Grade 5.
ALSO FROM DOMINIE PRESS:
The Land of the Great Big No!
by Alan Trussell-Cullen
Everytime Michelle asks to do something or to have something the answer
always seems to be no. She gets to thinking she must be living in the
Land of the Great Big No. Her teacher doesn't seem to be able to help
her. Nor can the school psychologist. Nor the police or the local
judge. But finally she takes it up with the President who has his own
"no" troubles too. Together they find the word "yes' and that makes
history! A fun story with lots to talk about.
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Chapter
books by Alan Trussell-Cullen from Pacific Learning
Ask
Einstein
by Alan
Trussell-Cullen
"Dear Miss Wilson, About my homework - I know I didn't finish it, but
it isn't my fault. It really isnn't, Miss Wilson. Ask Einstein..."
Whose Einstein? He's a "pea-brained" cat with an IQ of 2 and a half -
and that's on a good day! But does he cause a lot of toruble! Kids will
love the wonderful drawings and the humor! (Teachers will too!)
Einstein Champion
of the World
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
More adventures from the loveable but somewhat challenged cat
"Einstein". Most cat have special places they like to sit and play and
survey the world from - and most cats will defend those places. But
when the new neighbors turn up with a fierce feline called Napoleon,
Einstein goes right to the top - of a tree that is. Only trouble is,
Einstein only knows up, not down. Great fun for all (except maybe Dad).
How I Met Einstein
By Alan
Trussell-Cullen
As the author explains: Einstein isn't just a pea-brained cat in a
number of stories. He actually began as a real life cat! In this book
the author takes us on a journey that begins with a story idea and a
story character and ends with a published book. It's a fun way to
introduce kids to the publishing process and all the skills and people
along the way.
Remembering the
Big Quake
by Alan Trussell-Cullen
"One
side of the mains treet had dropped right down so that the tops of the
stores were level with the street! Buyildings had collapsed
everywhere..." Learn about recording oral history as you
share
a survivor's memories of the 1964 Alaskan earthquake.
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Chapter books by Alan Trussell-Cullen
from McGraw
Hill
Available from Wright
Group/McGraw-Hill.
Charlotte's
Web Page
by Alan Trussell-Cullen
Things couldn't be worse! Charlotte's family has moved halfway around
the world where she is completely cut off from her friends and
surrounded
by people who will never understand her. And now here father's trying
to
fob a computer off on her. He thinks computers are the most important
things
on earth, but Charlotte likes people, not machines. It's not like the
computer
can keep her from feeling homsick... Or can it? Fluent readers
will chuckle and laugh with Charlotte, and feel
for her
too as she tries so hard to
not have a good time on this
down-under
adventure!
The
Flying Pig and the Daredevil Dog
by Alan Trussell-Cullen
What happens when Pig decides he wants to fly through the air like
a bird? Nothing - until his enthusiastic friend Dog enters the picture
with an unlimited supply of ideas for getting the wingless Pig
airborne!
Foillow Pig and Dog through their hilarious misadventures as they sneak
around, look for fences, and almost get caught by Farmer. And of
course,
find out whether Pig really does get to fly!
Happy Accidents
by Alan Trussell-Cullen
What do chocolate-chip cookies, penicillin and drycleaning have in
common? They were all discovered by accident. Happy acciendents have
brought us all kinds of useful things. With an open mind and a little
bit of luck, you just might have your own happy accident.
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Chapter
books by Alan Trussell-Cullen from Longman/Pearson Education Australia
Aunt Agatha's Ghost
by Alan Trussell-Cullen
The Brain Box Club has a case to solve. Aunt Agatha believes she has a
ghost. Everyone else (the adults, that is) think she's losing it, and
should be moved in with her sister so she has someone to look after
her. The Brain Box Club is determined to find out the truth.
Chapter books by Alan Trussell-Cullen from Celebration Press/Pearson
Learning Group
Islands in the Sun
By Alan Trussell-Cullen
Where would you like to go for a
vacation? How about somewhere that is hot and tropical all year round,
with golden beaches, clear blue seas, and a coloorful history. How
about a place where people dance and sing and love to have a good time.
How about the Islands of the Caribbean? Read all about it and
then start imagining what it would be like!
Two
Timer
Moving House
Maria's Nonna
A Birthday Present
for Mom
Magic
Glasses Day
The Burglar Next
Door
My Left Hand
The April Fools
Day
Mystery
Duck Feet
Brad's
Brilliant Ideas
The Wonderer
The Elephant and
the Six Wise Men
Starting
With the Real World 
Assessment
in the Learner-Centered Classroom 
