Cynthia Lord Books In Order

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About Cynthia Lord

An American children’s author, Cynthia Lord is extremely well known for her fun and educational titles for younger readers. Teaching children how to read and enjoy it at the same time, she has a gift for communicating clearly and articulately with her audience. Publishing stories that really resonate, she allows the reader to fully immerse themselves in the narrative, reading through to the end. Finding an audience worldwide from this, her work has a universal appeal to it, reaching readers from all over.

Her books have a real sense of rhythm to them that bounces along with ease, creating a buoyant and engaging tone for her audience. Delivering stories with simple morals, her books always have clear messages too that are easy to understand with little problem. Setting herself apart from other writers within her field too, she has very much found her own unique niche that stands out from the rest. Combining quality straightforward storytelling with bright engaging visuals, readers will continually want to keep turning the page.

Creating iconic characters too, Lord has introduced a number of engaging protagonists who children return for time and time again. Publishing several series, she has developed these characters who really bring her stories to life, staying in the minds of the readers long after they’ve put the book down. Working as an educator for much of her life too, she knows how to impart educational material in a fun and entertaining manner. With so much more to come yet, she definitely wont be finishing any time in the near future either, as she continues growing from strength-to-strength.

Early and Personal Life

Born and raised in Massachusetts in the United States, Cynthia Lord would grow up with a keen interest in all things literature. Showing a clear passion for reading and writing, she would harness a passion for the written word, growing up in New Hampshire beside a lake. Attending college she would have some short-stories published, going on to win a competition with one of them.

Teaching first-grade and sixth-grade, all based in a one-room schoolhouse, she would gain an insight into the young audience that she would soon be writing for. Developing her voice and style, she would soon come to find her own unique approach to writing over the years. Currently living in Brunswick, Maine, with her family she still writes to this very day, with a lot more to come yet.

Writing Career

Publishing her first novel back in 2006, Cynthia Lord would begin her literary career with the book ‘Rules,’ which would be a stand-alone. Using elements of her own life to help inspire her, Lord would go on to be nominated for a Newbery Medal for her debut children’s book. In 2010 she would go on to publish ‘Touch Blue,’ whilst also beginning her ‘Hot Rod Hamster’ series with a book of the same name.

Later she would publish her ‘Shelter Pet Squad’ series of children’s books, which would also be well received by her growing audience of fans. Working alongside illustrators, including Erin Mcguire and Derek Anderson, she would establish a bright and colorful style for herself. Writing numerous curriculums too, she’s worked for several educational publishers over the years, as her writing appeals to children worldwide.

Hot Rod Hamster Meets His Match

Originally coming out on the 26th of January in 2016, this would first come out through the Scholastic Press publishing label. The seventh book to be read in the ‘Hot Rod Hamster’ series of children’s books, it provides another story featuring the eponymous Hamster. Illustrated by Derek Anderson, it’s a stand-alone title with an engaging story aimed at young children learning to read for the first time.

Heading off to the Water Kingdom water park, Hamster and his new friend Holly go ahead and challenge two dogs to a race. Using the water park with his friends, Hamster hopes to win the water slide race, all whilst making the most of water park. With the sun out and everyone looking to have fun, the friends will all enjoy their time together on the rapid water slides. Can Hamster win the race, how will they fare at the water park, and is this the time that Hot Rod Hamster meets his match?

The book itself moves along at a rhythmic pace, as Lord clearly understands intonation, making it accessible for young readers, whilst also challenging them. There’s plenty of vivid descriptions and colorful visuals used throughout, making this a must for those with children, and those hoping to teach a young audience how to read. It’s characters are also engaging, as children will definitely enjoy them, wanting to come back for more, making learning fun.

Paloma

Once again published through the ‘Scholastic’ publishing house, this would be another book aimed at young readers. It would also be the third book in the ‘Shelter Pet Squad’ series of books, providing another adventure set in the dog shelter. Written alongside Erin Mcguire, it would be illustrated by her, as she would bring the story to life with her vivid images.

This time a group of sato puppies have arrived for the Shelter Pet Squad to take care of, as their homeless dogs from Puerto Rico. Taking care of them until they’re adopted, Suzannah looks after a dog named Paloma, and soon she finds herself really caring for the small dog. Soon though, the dogs are to be adopted, which upsets Suzannah as she really doesn’t want to say goodbye to Paloma. Is there a way they can make everyone happy, will she be able to say goodbye, and what will become of Paloma?

Aimed at second grade children, this is an accessible read that adults will enjoy reading with younger children. Helping them learn to read for the first time, this is definitely a heartfelt story that will draw its audience in, and is sure to give them an interest in reading. The characters themselves are definitely well drawn too, as they come alive on the page with its bright and colorful visuals.