Books with author A. E Johnson

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION 2015WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2013WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES EFG SHORT STORY AWARD 2014By the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner of THE ORPHAN MASTER'S SON - for fans of international literary fiction, especially Hanya Yanigahara, Jonathan Franzen and Anthony Doerr.'Unputdownable is an overused word, but at their best these stories are completely gripping.' Sunday Times'Ironic, witty, super-intelligent' - The Times'Terrific. Shows exactly why Johnson is rated as one of the hottest American writers of his generation' Mail on SundayAdam Johnson takes you into the minds of characters you never thought you would meet – a former Stasi prison warden in denial of his past, a refugee from North Korea unsettled by his new freedom, a UPS driver in hurricane-torn Louisiana looking for the mother of his son. These are tales of love and loss, natural disasters, the influence of technology, and how the political shapes the personal. Tender, wry, utterly compelling, they show us humanity where you might least expect it.

Silverstone is the fifth book in The Ammolite Adventures, a series where fantasy and reality blend seamlessly in a rich tapestry woven from the many colors of magic.Iscar, the son of Samil, stands poised to fulfill all of his father’s dreams. Pushing a deadly button, he sets off a chain of cataclysmic events, changing Earth from a land filled with technology into a world resembling the Dark Ages. However amidst the terrorizing upheaval, magic begins to shine from the survivors. Unfortunately, the living are not all pure of heart.Emily Dalton is one of the few holding the key of entry to one of the last portals connecting Earth to the parallel world of Acacia. The half-deads know of her location. They are organizing and gaining in strength.Will the half-deads sacrifice all that they hold dear to learn Emily’s secrets, and will Emily and her friends have the strength to challenge their rule?

Your child will adore this rhyming Show and Tell story that reveals the greatest treasure ever through the divine nativity story. Stunning masterpiece oil paintings are the backdrop for sing song lyrics which will have your child reading along in their mind every time. As a bonus, travel enthusiasts will enjoy seeing famous tourist sites from San Antonio, Texas such as The Alamo, the Little Church at La Villita, the Arneson River Theatre, Historic Market Square, the Riverwalk (Paseo del Rio), and Sunken Gardens in Brackenridge Park. Young and old alike will enjoy the dreamlike artwork and the enchanting story of Jesus' birth and beyond. Set a new family tradition by cuddling and reading out loud to children from 0-8 years old. Or enjoy listening as your 7-11 child reads this Happy Birthday Jesus book for family gatherings at Christmas, Easter, and other special events. Perfect for Christmas time gift giving, important birthdays, and feel-good reading all year long. This charming story melts hearts and will be a favorite and cherished bed-time book for little ones. Play Along Activity: Try to find the peaceful dove hidden on the pages.

"This new release from L.A. Johnson is hilarious. I'm really digging the resurgence in Science Fiction comedy, and Johnson hits this one out of the park." -Pieter Lars, Author of the Everyday Apocalypse Series Enter a galaxy full of snarky comebacks, inappropriate use of tentacles, and a mythical warrior girl on the edge in this fast-paced, Douglas Adams style space romp. A life of captivity is getting to Kirian, the self-styled Destroyer of Planets. She has never actually destroyed any planets, but getting to choose your own title is one of the few perks you get when you work against your will for an evil Octopus Overlord. In an attempt to regain her freedom, Kirian defies her tentacled boss and secretly saves Ari, the human she is supposed to kill. Can the two of them and a band of misfits join forces to thwart the Octopus Overlord? And can a revolutionary rock song from an illegal grunge band save a planet?

It's been nearly 40 years since the Continental United States experienced a Total Solar Eclipse. And now, on August 21st, the eclipse will travel from one end of the United States to the other; from Sea to Shining Sea! You don't want to miss out on this spectacular event! Solar Eclipse 2017 is a beautifully illustrated guidebook written specifically for kids. Our goal is to help parents prepare their children for the upcoming phenomena and get them excited about science. Get ready to jump start your child's love of Science and Space with Solar Eclipse 2017!

A Hidden Picture Book! Read this book as a family and have fun finding hidden images together. Simple for kids to recall, and learn all about family love. Based on two newly married parents expressing their love for their first child. It's explained to the child that no matter the circumstances they'll always be there. The parents continually pledge to love, hold, protect, nurture, and support their son. Kids will have tons of fun finding the hidden images. Answer key included.This book is special because:* Hidden Images* African-American characters* Great for early readers* Easy recall/reading for toddlers* Fun for the entire family* Awesome family read* Bedtime story approved* Expressions of love* Marriage and family values

What happens when a girl, homeschooled by her counterculture mother, decides to spend her senior year in public school? First friendship, first love—and first encounters with the complexities of authority and responsibility. Evie is different. Not just her upbringing—though that’s certainly been unusual—but also her mindset. She’s smart, independent, confident, opinionated, and ready to take on a new challenge: the Institution of School. It doesn’t take this homeschooled kid long to discover that high school is a whole new world, and not in the ways she expected. It’s also a social minefield, and Evie finds herself confronting new problems at every turn, failing to follow or even understand the rules, and proposing solutions that aren’t welcome or accepted. Not one to sit idly by, Evie sets out to make changes. Big changes. The movement she starts takes off, but before she realizes what’s happening, her plan spirals out of control, forcing her to come to terms with a world she is only just beginning to comprehend. J. J. Johnson’s powerful debut novel will enthrall readers as it challenges assumptions about friendship, rules, boundaries, and power.