Books with author AA Peterson

Janner Wingfeather's father was the High King of Anniera. But his father is gone. The kingdom has fallen. The royal family is on the run, and the Fang armies of Gnag the Nameless are close behind.Janner and his family hope to find refuge in the last safe place in the world: the Green Hollows--a land of warriors feared even by Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem. Janner's little brother-heir to the throne of Anniera-has grown a tail. And gray fur. Not to mention two pointed ears and long, dangerous fangs. To the suspicious folk of the Green Hollows he looks like a monster.But Janner knows better. His brother isn't as scary as he looks. He's perfectly harmless.Isn't he?Join the Wingfeathers on an adventure filled with mystery, betrayal, and sneakery in a land of tasty fruits. There's a monster on the loose and the truth lurks in the shadows.

Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget.Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera.Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers' groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning.

Peterson's® ACT® Prep Guide 2018 offers all of the information students need to prepare well and score high on the ACT, including thorough subject matter reviews and practice questions for each question type. Students will benefit from expert advice, strategies, and test-taking tips for comprehensive preparation. All strategy content and practice tests reflect the latest changes to the ACT. Inside this new guide, students will find:ACT® test-taking strategies, plus other important details about the ACT-learn how and when to register for the ACT, how the test is scored, what you need to know on test day, and how to stay calm throughout the processA full-length diagnostic test to evaluate a student's strengths and weaknesses6 practice tests-4 in print and 2 online-all with detailed answer explanationsThorough review of all test sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing, featuring expert strategies, numerous practice questions with detailed answer explanations, and sample essays.Helpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those who've procrastinated-each student can find his or her pathway to success.

Things are about to go from bad to wolf in the howlingly entertaining third book of the Wingfeather Saga.Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby, the Lost Jewels of Anniera, are hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem. Janner's little brother--heir to the throne of Anniera--has grown a tail. And gray fur. Not to mention two pointed ears and long, dangerous fangs. To the suspicious folk of the Green Hollows, he looks like a monster.But Janner knows better. His brother isn't as scary as he looks. He's perfectly harmless. Isn't he?Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, The Monster in the Hollows is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers' groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning. Extra features include new interior illustrations from Joe Sutphin, funny footnotes, a map of the fantastical world, inventive appendices, and fanciful line art in the tradition of the original Frank L. Baum Wizard of Oz storybooks.

Enter a world of bomnubbles and quarreling cousins, sea dragons and book publishers, thieves and Fangs and secret maps, with brand new tales written by: - Andrew Peterson (The Wingfeather Saga) - Jonathan Rogers (The Charlatan's Boy)- N. D. Wilson (100 Cupboards)- Jennifer Trafton (The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic)- Douglas McKelvey (The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog)- A. S. Peterson (The Fiddler's Gun)Featuring illustrations by Justin Gerard, Joe Sutphin, Doug TenNapel, John Hendrix, Cory Godbey, Nicholas Kole, and Aedan Peterson. Here are untold stories of the distant past, lost adventures, forgotten songs, and heartbreaking histories. The Shining Isle is restored, but Aerwiar is vast--and there are tales yet to tell.

Our intrepid heroes are caught in the middle of an epic showdown between good and evil in the fourth and final novel of the Wingfeather Saga.All winter long, people in the Green Hollows have prepared for a final battle with Gnag the Nameless and the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli are ready and willing to fight alongside the Hollowsfolk. But when the Fangs make the first move and invade Ban Rona, the children are separated. Janner is alone and lost in the hills; Leeli is fighting the Fangs from the rooftops of the city; and Kalmar, who carries a terrible secret, is on a course for the Deeps of Throg. Monsters and Fangs and villains lie between the children and their only hope of victory in the epic conclusion of The Wingfeather Saga.Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, The Warden and the Wolf King is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers' groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning. Extra features include new interior illustrations from Joe Sutphin, funny footnotes, a map of the fantastical world, inventive appendices, and fanciful line art in the tradition of the original Frank L. Baum Wizard of Oz storybooks.

This book might not be for you.It would be irresponsible to write a synopsis without saying that first. That’s not a marketing ploy. It’s not a gimmick to catch your intrigue. There’s no convoluted political reasoning for the trigger warning other than genuine empathy for you as a human being. I’m saying it like a doctor trying to write a prescription for what ails you. This book will probably be like medicine for some people. It will open up new ways of thinking, help you empathize with more people, and give you better insight into your own personal demons. For others, this book will be like poison.I don’t pull punches and I wrote this book to tear the scars off your heart. Start to finish, this book is meant to knock the wind out of you. So if your heart is already bleeding, and you’re trying to catch your breath, please leave it be and come back another time.That being said...Thirteen demons of the Family have come to destroy the World. From a dimension beyond comprehension, the Family seeks to complete the Rituals of Breaking and erode the barriers between Worlds. By turning human vice into the power for their dark magics, the Family has but to set the stage and let our frailties play out for humanity to condemn itself. Hope comes only by Breaking the Names of the Family, for they are made vulnerable when they choose a Monument for their Rituals. If a human should choose virtue over vice and overcome their darkest desires, only then can the Family die. It will fall to Seth, Monument of the Full Knowing Choice of Evil, to decide the ultimate Fate of the World. Seth has to answer a single question to save the world. But will he be able to find the answer in time?

Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide 2019 is the ultimate content and strategy guidebook to help students prepare to score high on the ACT exam. All strategy content and practice tests reflect the latest changes to the ACT.Inside this new guide students will find: A full-length diagnostic test to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses 6 practice tests (4 in print and 2 online) with thorough explanations of the answersOver 1,900 practice questions to improve your test-taking skillsHelpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those procrastinatorsImportant registration details, deadlines, and information on how the test is scoredThorough review of all test sections: EnglishScienceReading ComprehensionMathematicsWriting Featuring: a NEW College Readiness Benchmark Learning Path to intensify the skill level in subjects considered vital to first-year college course success as determined by ACT, Inc.expert strategiesnumerous practice questions with detailed answer explanationsand sample essays Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide 2019 includes a companion mobile app that offers short, interactive exercises, making test prep convenient and available anywhere. Be prepared and confident on test day with this easy-to-use guide.

Peterson's Master the SSAT® & ISEE® is the guide to prepare students and their parents for success on the SSAT® and the ISEE®. Both tests include complete review of verbal ability, reading, mathematics and writing topics. Complete with the most up-to-date information on the upper-level exams, this 9th edition is important to students preparing for private secondary school admissions testing. In this guide, students have access to test-taking strategies for each of the question types, along with exam day specific advice. PLUS Four practice tests, AND A diagnostic test to give students a realistic idea of what to expect on test day. Additionally, students and parents will find: tips on all aspects of the private secondary school search process: how to identify schools that are a good fit, how to apply for financial aid, and all the challenges of finding the right private secondary school for YOUR child. Peterson's Master the SSAT® & ISEE® is the essential study guide for private secondary school admissions testing.

This book might not be for you. It would be irresponsible to write a synopsis without saying that first. That’s not a marketing ploy. It’s not a gimmick to catch your intrigue. There’s no convoluted political reasoning for the trigger warning other than genuine empathy for you as a human being. I’m saying it like a doctor trying to write a prescription for what ails you. This book will probably be like medicine for some people. It will open up new ways of thinking, help you empathize with more people, and give you better insight into your own personal demons. For others, this book will be like poison. I don’t pull punches and I wrote this book to tear the scars off your heart. Start to finish, this book is meant to knock the wind out of you. So if your heart is already bleeding, and you’re trying to catch your breath, please leave it be and come back another time. That being said... Thirteen demons of the Family have come to destroy the World. From a dimension beyond comprehension, the Family seeks to complete the Rituals of Breaking and erode the barriers between Worlds. By turning human vice into the power for their dark magics, the Family has but to set the stage and let our frailties play out for humanity to condemn itself. Hope comes only by Breaking the Names of the Family, for they are made vulnerable when they choose a Monument for their Rituals. If a human should choose virtue over vice and overcome their darkest desires, only then can the Family die. It will fall to Seth, Monument of the Full Knowing Choice of Evil, to decide the ultimate Fate of the World. Seth has to answer a single question to save the world. But will he be able to find the answer in time?

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2019 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. This guide covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions for the most popular parochial school placement tests: the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives.6 full-length practice tests-2 each for the HSPT® (High School Placement Test)and TACHS (the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools)-ALL with detailed answer explanationsDiagnostic test to help pinpoint your strengths and weaknessesOVER 2,100 practice questions to help you score high on your examBonus word list plus a list of synonyms and antonyms to help boost your test-prep confidence on the language arts sections of the COOP, TACHS, and HSPT® exams.Expert test-prep strategies and thorough review of the verbal, math, reasoning, and quantitative sectionsEasy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress and set a timetable for studyTargeted reviews and up-to-date test information makes Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams the ideal study guide for students looking to get into parochial school.

Peterson’s® SAT® Prep Guide 2020 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the SAT® exam. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math–No Calculator, and Math–Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book’s full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students’ test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated “Parents’ Guide to College Admission Testing” in the Appendix provides valuable advice for parents on what standardized tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process. 9 full-length practice tests (including a full Diagnostic Test and access to 3 online practice tests), with detailed answer explanations Extensive subject review of the Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and optional Essay sections, with dozens of practice exercises Over 2,100 practice exercises that use the exact question types and concepts found on the SAT® exam to help students master their skills. User-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own pace Helpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT® and any bumps along the road to college