Books with author A. Valentine Joseph

Terrance was once a little boy who lived in a civilized world. But when a flash flood suddenly sweeps him downstream one day, his family believes he is gone forever. No one knows that ten-year-old Terrance has been rescued by Jim, an elderly gentleman who welcomes him into his home in the dense forest that lines the stream. Terrance is certain his father will find him eventually, but when he never arrives, Terrance is forced to adjust to a new life with a new family. Twenty years later, when Terrance's father receives news that his son might still be alive, he heads into the forest with his other son, Chris, where he eventually finds Terrance. After they happily reunite, they manage to convince a reluctant Terrance to leave the uncivilized world of the forest. With his wife, Anna, and their children in tow, Terrance returns home to discover that nothing is the same. While wondering if he will ever adjust to the luxuries his new life holds, Terrance knows his wife longs to return to the peaceful, beautiful forest. In this poignant tale filled with colorful folklore, a magical forest holds its power over a family as they attempt to find happiness within a civilized world.

I was scared. I was sure that these two children who were all alone in the woods must be Douens and I know that Douens are spirits. I did not realize I was standing close to the edge of the stream, until Kelley shouted at me."Jan, step back, you might fall!"I could not move because my legs were shaking."Jan, give me your hand!"I stretched out my hand and tried to step back, but my feet slipped from under me and I fell into the stream. The current was very strong, and I headed down the stream at a terrific speed. I could hear Kelley screaming my name but the sound of her voice faded.About two miles down the stream a net that was placed across the stream stopped me. I held on to it and tried to scream for help, but there was no sound coming from my mouth.I knew that Kelley must have told my parents by now that I fell into the stream. My mother will be frantic, and my father will be terrified because his brother fell into this stream over twenty years ago and he was never found.

A captivating mystery story about how a boy’s reluctant summer vacation turns into an epic adventure. Ralph, along with his cat with unique kaleidoscope eyes, reluctantly visits his uncle for the summer. He quickly becomes fascinated with the village’s persona. Also, Ralph, his cousin and her two friends, soon discover they are the next generation faced with learning the truth about a supposed flying creature, as well as unlocking the secrets of a visiting trinketeer’s mystic gifts.Target reading ages are 8 to 12, both male and female.Reprint August 2014: Please note the editors made revisions to enhance the reading experience.

A captivating mystery story about how a boy’s reluctant summer vacation turns into an epic adventure. Ralph, along with his cat with unique kaleidoscope eyes, reluctantly visits his uncle for the summer. He quickly becomes fascinated with the village’s persona. Also, Ralph, his cousin and her two friends, soon discover they are the next generation faced with learning the truth about a supposed flying creature, as well as unlocking the secrets of a visiting trinketeer’s mystic gifts. Target reading ages are 8 to 12, both male and female. Reprint August 2014: Please note the editors made revisions to enhance the reading experience. Please note this book has been professionally edited to ensure that it is appropriate for its target audience, the 8 to 12 year old. Although it's suitable for all ages, it's intended for the younger reader. The writing is simplistic and is intended to be easily read without hindering the imagination. Again, the imagination is key.

Terrance was once a little boy who lived in a civilized world. But when a flash flood suddenly sweeps him downstream one day, his family believes he is gone forever. No one knows that ten-year-old Terrance has been rescued by Jim, an elderly gentleman who welcomes him into his home in the dense forest that lines the stream. Terrance is certain his father will find him eventually, but when he never arrives, Terrance is forced to adjust to a new life with a new family. Twenty years later, when Terrances father receives news that his son might still be alive, he heads into the forest with his other son, Chris, where he eventually finds Terrance. After they happily reunite, they manage to convince a reluctant Terrance to leave the uncivilized world of the forest. With his wife, Anna, and their children in tow, Terrance returns home to discover that nothing is the same. While wondering if he will ever adjust to the luxuries his new life holds, Terrance knows his wife longs to return to the peaceful, beautiful forest. In this poignant tale filled with colorful folklore, a magical forest holds its power over a family as they attempt to find happiness within a civilized world.