Books with author Abbott

The Sequel Has Landed….Now, following the successful five star reviewed Cool TV of the 1960s comes Cool TV 2, featuring all the episodes of six more cult TV shows from the ‘60s covered in complete nit-picking, fact-checking, family-annoying, partner-irritating detail: The Outer Limits, The Invaders, The Green Hornet, Jonny Quest, Burke’s Law, Honey West, and the short-lived, little known Amos Burke, Secret AgentAnd check out The Great Desilu Series of the 1960s, which gives the same Cool TV treatment to The Untouchables, Star Trek, The Lucy Show, and Mission: Impossible…JON ABBOTT has been writing professionally about 20th century pop culture for over thirty years, during which time he has had over four hundred articles on TV and film published in over two dozen different magazines, trade, specialist, and populist, including Video Today, Starburst, TV Zone, Dreamwatch, What Satellite, Video Buyer, The DarkSide, and Infinity.

What would you do if your country was counting on you to deliver a message? That's sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington’s urgent mission.In 1777, Sybil and her family believe the American colonies should be free from British control. Sybil’s father leads a regiment of New York militiamen, and everyone in the family is dedicated to the Patriot cause. Using spy tactics and codes, the Ludingtons gather intelligence, hoping to stay one step ahead of their enemies. When British troops raid nearby Danbury, Connecticut, Sybil gallops through the night to call out her father's men. But the journey is dangerous for a girl who’s all alone. With obstacles at every turn, will she make it in time to stop the British?Based on a True Story books by E.F. Abbott are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This title has Common Core connections.

Would you ever run off to join the army, leaving your family behind? That's what nine-year-old John Lincoln Clem does in 1861. Determined to fight for his country, Johnny sneaks onto a train filled with men from the 3rd Ohio Union Regiment. Taken in by the older soldiers, Johnny becomes a drummer boy, and later, takes up his own musket. As the war rages on, Johnny experiences the brutalities of battle as well as the rampant illness and gnawing hunger in between. But the most dangerous part of Johnny’s journey is yet to come. Based on a True Story books by E.F. Abbott are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This title has Common Core connections.

With his country at war. . .and his friends fighting. . .William must make a decision. Four young men, one brutal war that will change their lives forever.From their youth in Birmingham in 1883, they make their plans in defence of their country. Six years later they nervously stand in line at the war office, eager to enlist.While fighting alongside each other in South Africa, they learn that courage on the battlefield is much different from what they had imagined. With troop morale low and the war taking its toll at home as well as on the battlefield, 8 men are awarded the rare Queen Victoria Scarf, chosen by the soldiers themselves.*Inspired by the real life British War Hero, W.T.Colclough. A Hero Among Them is an inspirational story that teaches young men and women anywhere that respect and courage among those closest to you will be an honour that you can carry through your whole life.Perfect for fans of inspirational stories told through battle such as All Quiet On The Western Front.Get it now!

Fall in love with this magical tale of uncontrollable power, deadly secrets and one unbreakable attraction...Evren has always been shy and kept to herself, but on the night of the bonfire, she does something unexpected. She sneaks out of her grandmother's cottage and runs straight into the dark forest. Cason finds her first. With his handsome appearance and confident demeanor, he is quick to catch her attention. Then Brayden steps out of the shadows. With his mysterious eyes and devilish charm he is impossible for Evren to ignore. Evren quickly learns that the world around her is not as safe as she once thought. As she fights for her life, she questions who she can trust. Can she learn the truth before it’s too late? Or will her affections lead to something even more dangerous…

A race against time to save her family’s land. An amazing secret that will change everything…Before Cailean’s mother died, her father promised he would always hold on to the family land. That’s why Cailean is so shocked to learn he plans to sell it to the developer who wants to turn the land into a holiday resort.When Cailean can’t find the deed, she visits the land itself, where a mysterious cave and a riddle on her great-grandfather’s tombstone lead her to a world inhabited by faeries. Her father and an evil faery are doing everything they can to stop her. But with the help of a Newfoundland dog, her two best friends, and a rogue faery, Cailean is determined to save the land that was so dear to her deceased mother.Fans of Harry Potter and Eragon will love this book. Discover the secret Cailean learns about her heritage that shocks her to the core.

Can you imagine being placed in an orphanage while your parents are still alive? That’s what happens to Nettie and Nellie Crook, who are only five years old in 1910 when they are removed from their home in New York. No one tells Nettie and Nellie why their parents can no longer care for them, and later, no one explains why the orphans are put on a train headed west. The girls soon find themselves put on display in various small towns, where prospective parents examine and select children for adoption. Nettie and Nellie are taken by Mr. and Mrs. Chapin—will this be a happy ending for the twins?Based on a True Story books are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This title has Common Core connections.

Can you imagine being placed in an orphanage while your parents are still alive? That’s what happens to Nettie and Nellie Crook, who are only five years old in 1910 when they are removed from their home in New York. No one tells Nettie and Nellie why their parents can no longer care for them, and later, no one explains why the orphans are put on a train headed west. The girls soon find themselves put on display in various small towns, where prospective parents examine and select children for adoption. Nettie and Nellie are taken by Mr. and Mrs. Chapin―will this be a happy ending for the twins?Based on a True Story books by E.F. Abbott are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This title has Common Core connections.

NOTE: This is a short story from the world of Brayden's Darkness (Novel by S.L. Abbott). It depicts a moment from the past when two key characters meet for the first time.Synopsis: Join Cordelia, a two-hundred-year old Fae, as she wanders into the forest to fetch water for her morning tea. Little does she know, she is about to stumble upon a gruesome scene and an unexpected visitor...which forces her to remember a past she has tried to forget.

A colourful, captivating story of imagination that will delight readers of all ages! If you enjoy Dr. Seuss and other classic, colourful rhyming bedtime and nursery stories you will love this tale of a child's imagination coming to life.A Rhyming Bedtime Imagination Story For ChildrenA little girl in the picturesque Canadian mountain town of Banff, Alberta, dreams about what the great Queen Victoria would have been doing when she handmade the gold scarf that was given to her grandfather during the Second Boer War.Join Carole who, along with her dog, set out on a journey as she visits the Queen!Carole and the Secret Queen's Scarf is a wonderful early reader book perfect for bedtime stories for ages baby and up. This classic rhyming children's book is great as a going to bed book and for the perfect bedtime story every evening.Exploring the wonder of family, a child's imagination and her young dog as Carole travels into the past to visit the Queen.This young girl's imagination offers a funny and entertaining look at what a young girl would imagine the great Queen of England would be doing as she creates one of 8 scarves that were given to honourable soldiers - one of whom was her grand-father!Is she drinking tea? or doing something unexpected!A colourful rhyming story that will instill the power of a child's dream and will make reading fun for many young readers, and will become a favourite for parents to read at bedtime!A wonderful addition to your child's bedtime reading.

With his country at war. . .and his friends fighting. . .William must make a decision. Four young men, one brutal war that will change their lives forever.From their youth in Birmingham in 1883, they make their plans in defence of their country. Six years later they nervously stand in line at the war office, eager to enlist.While fighting alongside each other in South Africa, they learn that courage on the battlefield is much different from what they had imagined. With troop morale low and the war taking its toll at home as well as on the battlefield, 8 men are awarded the rare Queen Victoria Scarf, chosen by the soldiers themselves.*Inspired by the real life British War Hero, W.T.Colclough. A Hero Among Them is an inspirational story that teaches young men and women anywhere that respect and courage among those closest to you will be an honour that you can carry through your whole life.Perfect for fans of inspirational stories told through battle such as All Quiet On The Western Front.Get it now!