Books with author A R Shannon

In the voice of an unforgettable heroine, V.A. Shannon explores one of the most harrowing episodes in pioneer history—the ill-fated journey of the Donner Party—in a mesmerizing novel of resilience and survival. Mrs. Jacob Klein has a husband, children, and a warm and comfortable home in California. No one—not even her family—knows how she came to be out West thirteen years ago. Jacob, a kind and patient man, has promised not to ask. But if she were to tell her story, she would recount a tale of tragedy, mishaps, and unthinkable choices—yet also sacrifice, courage, and a powerful, unexpected love . . . 1846: On the outskirts of Cincinnati, wagons gather by the hundreds, readying to head west to California. Among the throng is a fifteen-year-old girl eager to escape her abusive family. With just a few stolen dollars to her name, she enlists as helpmate to a married couple with a young daughter. Their group stays optimistic in the face of the journey’s hazards and delays. Then comes a decision that she is powerless to prevent: Instead of following the wagon train’s established route, the Donner Party will take a shortcut over the Sierras, aiming to clear the mountains before the first snows descend. In the years since that infamous winter, other survivors have sold their accounts for notoriety and money, lurid tales often filled with half-truths or blatant, gory lies. Now, Mrs. Klein must decide whether to keep those bitter memories secret, or risk destroying the life she has endured so much to build . . .

In the voice of an unforgettable heroine, V.A. Shannon explores one of the most harrowing episodes in pioneer history—the ill-fated journey of the Donner Party—in a mesmerizing novel of resilience and survival. Mrs. Jacob Klein has a husband, children, and a warm and comfortable home in California. No one—not even her family—knows how she came to be out West thirteen years ago. Jacob, a kind and patient man, has promised not to ask. But if she were to tell her story, she would recount a tale of tragedy, mishaps, and unthinkable choices—yet also sacrifice, courage, and a powerful, unexpected love . . . 1846: On the outskirts of Cincinnati, wagons gather by the hundreds, readying to head west to California. Among the throng is a fifteen-year-old girl eager to escape her abusive family. With just a few stolen dollars to her name, she enlists as helpmate to a married couple with a young daughter. Their group stays optimistic in the face of the journey’s hazards and delays. Then comes a decision that she is powerless to prevent: Instead of following the wagon train’s established route, the Donner Party will take a shortcut over the Sierras, aiming to clear the mountains before the first snows descend. In the years since that infamous winter, other survivors have sold their accounts for notoriety and money, lurid tales often filled with half-truths or blatant, gory lies. Now, Mrs. Klein must decide whether to keep those bitter memories secret, or risk destroying the life she has endured so much to build . . .

Wilder Kids: I Really Want to Go to College is an audiobook about African American and Hispanic children who enjoy talking about attending high school and college, and who are strongly influenced by their families to attend college. This book is about four ambitious children: Charles, Ashley, Juan, and Rosa. One day walking to school, they talk about attending high school and college. Charles and Ashley are African American siblings who have an older brother, Vernon. He attends a community college. Their mom once attended a community college and hopes to return back to school. She is raising Charles and Ashley alone. The conversation in Charles and Ashley's household is from their mom on how important it is to finish high school and college. Charles loves to talk about education and he finds educational activities to keep him busy. Vernon is attending a community college and hopes one day to become a computer specialist. Juan is Mexican and a sixth grader, like Charles and Ashley, who tells his story about his brother, Raoul. He graduated from college after serving in the army and completed college. He works as sales representative. Juan's dad attends immigration classes to help him become a United State Citizen. Rosa has migrated from Mexico with her mother. She attends the Wilder School and in the same class with Charles, Ashley, and Juan. She talks less about attending college, but she has a desire to finish high school and college. Ms. Dudley, their sixth grade teacher, believes strongly that minority children should complete their education with high school and college.

That's Just Me is a children's book that celebrates the unique qualities of children from all cultures. The main character is an African American girl who is proud of the skin she is in. She loves the texture of her hair, the color of her skin, the shape of her nose, and the color of her eyes. No one person is the same, every person is unique. That's Just Me helps children recognize that everyone is different but that is what makes them special.

Like fantasy? An exciting new world awaits you!You're never as alone as you think.Kittu Hugal, the last great battle, has long since passed...and the world slept...until now... The old races are once again on the move, vying for control of that ancient land while humans finally begin to see all that they have lost.John, the first true explorer in Innisfaille in generations, never thought he was an explorer; and was quite certain he was no hero. But everything changed the day he took a chance, the day he followed his heart instead of the demands and complaints of the village and all of the people who never really saw him anyway. Joined by the enigmatic elf Arandor, and his first true friend, Yotam, John struggles to find his way in this land as it awakens and shakes off the trappings of religion for faith...power for loyalty...and whispers for truth.Regent's Redemption - the Saga begins...Follow the peoples of Innisfaille on their search for freedom, and themselves!

Like fantasy? An exciting new world awaits you! You're never as alone as you think. Kittu Hugal, the last great battle, has long since passed...and the world slept...until now... The old races are once again on the move, vying for control of that ancient land while humans finally begin to see all that they have lost. John, the first true explorer in Innisfaille in generations, never thought he was an explorer; and was quite certain he was no hero. But everything changed the day he took a chance, the day he followed his heart instead of the demands and complaints of the village and all of the people who never really saw him anyway. Joined by the enigmatic elf Arandor, and his first true friend, Yotam, John struggles to find his way in this land as it awakens and shakes off the trappings of religion for faith...power for loyalty...and whispers for truth. Regent's Redemption - the Saga begins... Follow the peoples of Innisfaille on their search for freedom, and themselves! Scroll up and grab a copy today.

Evie Shepard’s nightmare begins when she finds herself buried alive, with no idea how she got that way. As she struggles to remember what happened to her, she begins to notice changes about herself. Her senses are heightened, her movements are quicker, she is incredibly strong….her heartbeat has stopped. It’s then she makes a disturbing discovery. She wasn’t buried alive. She was murdered. Somehow she has come back…And she wants revenge.

(Mature Young Adult)New Edition Added Dec 6th.Seventeen year old Ethan awakes to find himself strapped to a medical gurney after being rescued from an attack from creatures that should not exist. Exhausted, and in disbelief, he soon learns that he has unwillingly been selected to take part in a government program that will transform him into a creature from his nightmares.Guided by another of the Created, Ethan must deal with the rules of his new world, a burgeoning romance with a girl no longer of his kind, learn how to become a vampire and fight to stay alive.

In the voice of an unforgettable heroine, V. A. Shannon explores one of the most harrowing episodes in pioneer history--the ill-fated journey of the Donner Party--in a mesmerizing novel of resilience and survival.Mrs. Jacob Klein has a husband, children, and a warm and comfortable home in California. No one--not even her family--knows how she came to be out West thirteen years ago. Jacob, a kind and patient man, has promised not to ask. But if she were to tell her story, she would recount a tale of tragedy, mishaps, and unthinkable choices--yet also sacrifice, courage, and a powerful, unexpected love 1846: On the outskirts of Cincinnati, wagons gather by the hundreds, readying to head west to California. Among the throng is a fifteen-year-old girl eager to escape her abusive family. With just a few stolen dollars to her name, she enlists as helpmate to a married couple with a young daughter. Their group stays optimistic in the face of the journey's hazards and delays. Then comes a decision that she is powerless to prevent: instead of following the wagon train's established route, the Donner Party will take a shortcut over the Sierras, aiming to clear the mountains before the first snows descend. In the years since that infamous winter, other survivors have sold their accounts for notoriety and money, lurid tales often filled with half-truths or blatant, gory lies. Now, Mrs. Klein must decide whether to keep those bitter memories secret, or risk destroying the life she has endured so much to build.