Gary Schwartz

James isn't the world's greatest kid, but he's not the worst, either: he's average! When he decides to become the most average kid who ever lived, James is transported to another world where he meets Mayor Culpa, a well-dressed talking Scapegoat who recruits him to become the new King of Average. He's joined on his quest by a professional Optimist and his grouchy companion, an equally professional Pessimist. Together, they set out on a journey of...

Young people wonder about answers to life's big questions: "Who am I?" "Why am I here?" "What happens after I die?" and others. Some adults don't know the answers, while others may not want to talk about these topics. In The Big Picture of Life, you can learn: • There is MUCH more to life than you can see, hear, and feel • The Real You lives on after your earthly body dies • You are a very important part of Life now • You can develop a Big...

When Arlo, a young scientist and reptilian fanatic, introduces Suzie to his reptile world in preparation for their high school's science fair, she learns that trusting only what you can see will not take you as far as following your heart.