Books with author A.N. Wilson

A mysterious contract might be the key to freeing two orphaned elves from exile.All Willowvine wants is to be accepted back into Elven society. As an orphan she is automatically exiled with no real hope for any future other than in the margins of society. Along with Springheart, she works as a courier, retrieving stolen items, and some not yet stolen ones. A contract comes in from a mysterious client, who will only work with the two elven orphans. The last Stone of Power has been taken and that means the elves are doomed. They have until the rising of the next moon to find the Stone and get it back in its rightful place. Surely this time the Elves will find away to forgive her and welcome her back. If you love fantasy sagas that carry the heroes along dangerous paths to fulfill a task that can save the world, you’ll love the first book in The Elven Stones series. Buy The Elven Stones: Family today to join the battle to save the elves of Cartref. What are readers saying?“After finishing The Elven Stones Family, I want to read the story about the next stone.”

Ryan and Kendra have come to Maple Harbour on the BC coast to spend their summer holidays with their aunt and uncle. They’re expecting a leisurely holiday swimming and playing on the beach with their cousins Claire and Nathan. Claire, however, has other ideas – exploring islands in her sailboat and searching for sunken treasure. But what’s hidden on mysterious Whalebone Island? Have the four of them come across a secret that others don’t want discovered? Children aged eight to twelve will love this classic tale of adventure that recalls an earlier era of outdoor fun, leisure, and independence. In today's over-scheduled society, Adventure on Whalebone Island stands apart for its celebration of the childhood joys of exciting outdoor exploits away from technology and the watchful eyes of parents. Filled with striking illustrations, Adventure on Whalebone Island is already a favorite of children, parents, and teachers alike.Shortlisted for the 2017/18 BC Reader's Choice Children's Book Award.

The guardian of the Stones of Power is dying, and no one is there to take his place.Willowvine knows in her heart that the elves will finally accept her when she replaces all the Stones of Power. She refuses to listen to anyone who says otherwise. But this quest may break her. Their only source of information comes from a scholar, but he doesn’t seem to care that time is slipping away. Can she master her own temper to get their scholar to actually help? If you like epic fantasy with determined characters who have secret agendas, you’ll love the second book in the Elven Stones series.Buy Abundance today, and ride with Willowvine and Springheart as they seek the Stone of Power and acceptance. What are readers saying?“It is a story driven by several strong characters, with enough action and believable dialogue to pull the reader into the story.”“This is an amazing book, it took me into a new world that I fell in love with and truly enjoyed traveling in with Willowvine and Springheart.”“This author has an unique way with telling a story that will hold you captivated.”

A final Stone of Power waits to be found. Old terrors bar her way. New enemies struggle to defeat her. Willowvine faces the final quest with Springheart and Tom by her side. One more Stone of Power to be restored to the Guardian and she will get her dream. No one will stop her from joining Elven society. The Stone of Orphan was taken so long ago that no one can remember the story, only that it meant orphans were bad luck and so must be exiled. The quest takes Willowvine and her companions on a search for clues that leads her to the one place she swore never to revisit. Attacked by bandits, betrayed by companions, Willowvine despairs of finding the Stone and freeing the orphans. If you love stories of impossible quests facing overwhelming opposition, you’ll love the The Elven Stones: Orphan. Grab a copy today and ride with Willowvine to the end of the world.

Before he wrote the bestselling 100 Cupboards trilogy and Ashtown Burials series, N. D. Wilson delighted readers with his first unforgettable action-adventure story of survival. . . . Thomas Hammond has always lived next to Leepike Ridge, but he never imagined he might end up lost beneath it! The night Tom’s schoolteacher comes to dinner and asks Tom’s mother to marry him, Tom slips out of the house and escapes down a nearby stream on a floating slab of packing foam. The night and stars lull Tom to sleep, and when he wakes, he has ridden his foam raft all the way to the ridge, where the stream dives underground. Flung over rapids and tossed through chasms, Tom finally hits shore, sore but alive. What Tom finds under Leepike Ridge—a dog, a flashlight, a castaway, a tomb, and buried treasure—will answer questions he hadn’t known to ask, and change his life forever. Now, if only he can find his way home again. . . . In the grand tradition of Robinson Crusoe, Hatchet, and Tom Sawyer, N. D. Wilson’s first book for young readers is a remarkable adventure, a journey through the dark and back into the light. A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing“This is a ripping good adventure yarn. . . . Here’s the perfect remedy for any summer that’s been disappointingly short on thrills.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, Starred“Wilson’s debut is a literate, sometimes humorous page-turner in the classic tradition. Well-read adventure lovers are in for a treat looking for echoes of The Odyssey and Tom Sawyer.”—Kirkus Reviews“Tom’s adventures have several literary ancestors, including Tom and Huck in the cave, and the inventive Swiss Family Robinson, but this is solidly set in the present, standing on its own with well-crafted suspense and fascinating survival detail. . . . [M]iddle-grade readers will also relish the physicality of the journey: underwater swims, tight passages, and rock climbing. . . . [An] appealing and easy-to-booktalk package.”—Booklist“Wilson sets the scene vividly, from Tom’s home to the labyrinth of tunnels and caverns under the mountain, and the central characters’ emotional lives develop both naturally and affectingly. [Readers] will appreciate both the fast-paced adventure and Tom’s determination to make the impossible journey back home.”—The Horn Book Magazine“Wilson’s rich imagination and his quirky characters are a true delight.”—School Library Journal

Ryan and Kendra are unexpectedly back in Maple Harbour with their cousins Claire and Nathan. Adrift in the fog, they stumble upon an island that is an important bird nesting site, with an old, abandoned lighthouse. But why is the island for sale, and who are the mysterious buyers? As the community rallies to save the island, the four children and their dog Meg investigate a series of puzzling clues. Is there more to the old lighthouse than first appears? Join the four friends as they attempt to unravel another Maple Harbour mystery!Children aged eight to twelve will love this classic tale of adventure that recalls an earlier era of outdoor fun, leisure, and independence. In today's overscheduled society, SOS at Night stands apart for its celebration of the childhood joys of exciting outdoor exploits away from technology and the watchful eyes of parents. Filled with striking illustrations, SOS at Night is already a favourite of children, parents, and teachers alike.

Being a Navy SEAL means to serve with distinction as one of America’s finest special forces units, the thrill of undergoing highly important missions, the chance to use the latest military equipment, and the opportunity to travel around the world. But it is also fraught with danger and intense physical and mental challenges. And if you are thinking about becoming a Navy SEAL, you will have to take in the hardships in with the rewards.

Twelve-year-old Henry York wakes up one night to find bits of plaster in his hair. Two knobs have broken through the wall above his bed and one of them is slowly turning . . .Henry scrapes the plaster off the wall and discovers cupboards of all different sizes and shapes. Through one he can hear the sound of falling rain. Through another he sees a glowing room–with a man pacing back and forth! Henry soon understands that these are not just cupboards, but portals to other worlds.100 Cupboards is the first book of a new fantasy adventure, written in the best world-hopping tradition and reinvented in N. D. Wilson’s inimitable style.

There are more than ten thousand particle accelerators in the world from the linear accelerators used for cancer therapy in modern hospitals to the giant 'atom-smashers' at international particle physics laboratories used to unlock the secrets of creation. Many scientists and engineers spend their lives designing, constructing, and operating these machines - yet few universities include the subject of particle accelerators in their curricula. The few courses that do exist and the summer schools run by the big accelerator laboratories lack a simple introduction which covers the essentials of the subject for the many who need to learn how these machines work. This book fills that gap and takes the reader through each of the aspects of a modern accelerator giving enough information to unlock the door to the subject but does not overload the understanding with mathematics. Anyone with a general interest in modern technology based on a fascinating variety of physics and engineering will find much of interest in this book.

Ryan and Kendra have returned to Maple Harbour on the British Columbia coast to visit their cousins Claire and Nathan. But the sleepy little town has been rocked by the news that a valuable Indigenous mask has been stolen, only days after it arrived at the local museum! While museum officials and the police search for answers, the four children and their new friend Tyler stumble upon a series of exciting clues. As they enjoy their summer holidays, not everything is what it seems. Join the four friends on another unforgettable summer of adventure!Children aged eight to twelve will love this classic tale of adventure that recalls an earlier era of outdoor fun, leisure, and independence. In today's over-scheduled society, The Mystery of the Missing Mask stands apart for its celebration of the childhood joys of exciting outdoor exploits away from technology and the watchful eyes of parents. Filled with striking illustrations, The Mystery of the Missing Mask is already a favorite of children, parents, and teachers alike.