Books with author . Latham

On the small island of Guam, ancient spirits are said to roam the jungle, protecting it from outsiders. For seventeen year old Tori Smith, a newcomer, they are no more than stories told to scare children. She is torn between excitement and dread about moving to the tropical paradise. Sure, getting to meet Michael, who just happens to be exotic looking and hot, and the son of her mom’s best friend, is great ... but leaving behind her friends and everything she knows isn’t. Not to mention she has to babysit her kid brother, Lee until school starts. The locals’ tales become all too real when the spirits kidnap Lee for breaking the laws of the jungle. With Michael’s help, Tori must now face her fears, believe in magic and be willing to sacrifice herself to save Lee before it’s too late.

Friendly Flutters is a fun story about a young butterfly searching to find its place in the world. The young butterfly wonders how a small butterfly can have an impact in a vast world and ends up discovering the huge potential powers of small acts. The story was written by the author to help teach his young son the concept of paying it forward and the golden rule. It combines a unique blend of the authors own scenic photography overlaid with a wide variety of hand-drawn butterfly species. Kids will have fun seeing and finding the different butterflies while learning the most important life lesson of all!

On the small island of Guam, ancient spirits are said to roam the jungle, protecting it from outsiders. For seventeen year old Tori Smith, a newcomer, they are no more than stories told to scare children. She is torn between excitement and dread about moving to the tropical paradise. Sure, getting to meet Michael, who just happens to be exotic looking and hot, and the son of her mom’s best friend, is great ... but leaving behind her friends and everything she knows isn’t. Not to mention she has to babysit her kid brother, Lee until school starts. The locals’ tales become all too real when the spirits kidnap Lee for breaking the laws of the jungle. With Michael’s help, Tori must now face her fears, believe in magic and be willing to sacrifice herself to save Lee before it’s too late.