Books with author Al White

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)][Read by Moira Quirk]Kara and Taff know that only Grace Stone has the power to reverse her terrible Last Spell on their father, and in order to save him, they have to rescue their foe from the Well of Witches first. Forgiving Grace should be the hardest part of their journey -- but soon the children are confronted by creatures called the Faceless, mysteries as old as magic, and an ancient secret that threatens their very lives. Back in the World, a war against magic is brewing that endangers everyone they care about. Can Kara and Taff find Grace, find their way out of the Well, and make it back to their father in time?

[Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Moira Quick]The spellbinding conclusion to the critically acclaimed Thickety series. In The Thickety #4: The Last Spell, Kara and her brother Taff must find the hidden pieces of Princess Evangeline's grimoire to defeat Rygoth and her army of witches in one last good versus evil battle.Kara and Taff have discovered that the Spider Queen is searching for Princess Evangeline's grimoire, the Vukera. Legends say that any witch who wields its dangerous magic would be indestructible. Kara and Taff must stop the Spider Queen from finding the ancient weapon -- and destroying everything.They will travel through time with an old enemy, come face-to-face with the creatures that guard the grimoire's pages, and unravel a king's dangerous secret, before one final battle against the Spider Queen. But can Kara save the people she loves and cast a spell that could change magic forever?

[Children's Fiction (Ages 10-12)] [Read by Moira Quirk] The second book in J. A. White's critically acclaimed middle grade fantasy series continues the fantastical story of Kara and her journey into the Thickety. After Kara Westfall's village turns on her for practicing witchcraft, she and her brother Taff flee to the one place they know they won't be followed: the Thickety. Only this time the forest demon Sordyr is intent on keeping them there. Sordyr is not the Thickety's only danger: unknown magic lurks behind every twist and shadow of the path. Matters are further complicated when Kara and Taff discover Mary Kettle, an infamous witch with an unspeakable past - everything their village fears about magic. When Mary reveals that the path leading out of the Thickety is guarded by Imogen, a creature more monster than human, Kara is hesitant to trust her. But when she offers to help Kara learn to cast magic without a grimoire, she could be Kara and Taff's only hope for escape ... or the first step down a dark and wicked path.

All of civilization is drawing its last breaths as the grip of the zombie apocalypse tightens on the world. In the last days of government efforts to stem the spreading plague, Lori's parents are taken away when found to be infected--leaving her to look out for her two younger siblings, Jay and Virginia. Barely an adult in her own right, Lori must keep them alive, armed only with her wits and the little training her father's 'prepper' hobby instilled in her. They struggle not only to avoid the hoards of undead monsters roaming their former neighborhood and town, but also to stay sheltered, warm, and fed with resources scarce and sometimes deadly to retrieve. With the help of a fellow 'prepper, ' Bob, and his two playful yet fearsome dogs, they will face the roaming corpses of mindless zombies and an even more dangerous threat moving amongst them.

From the acclaimed author of Nightbooks and The Thickety comes a spooky series, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, Adam Gidwitz, and Stranger Things!Cordelia Liu knew Shadow School was going to be different. Still, she didn t expect the school grounds to be filled with ghosts.Cordelia soon realizes she s not the only one who can see the ghosts; her new friend Benji can too. Together with super-smart Agnes, the trio are determined to find out why the ghosts are there, and whether there s a way to set them free.But the school was created with more sinister intentions, and someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure that the ghosts remain trapped forever.Check out the book that School Library Journal called a delightful blend of friendship, suspense, and spectral sightings [that] belongs on most shelves!

Forced to leave the safety of Rivers Crossing, sisters Lori and Virginia, along with their vigilant guard dogs, Zeus and Perseus, find themselves on the road again, following Old Bob’s map. Surviving the dangers of the zombie apocalypse has become second nature to them in this, the third installment of their adventure. Still, the ever changing virus, producing new and varied strains of horrors, continues to endanger them and their traveling companions. Perhaps the greatest danger travels with them, as Lori struggles to come to terms with her nature. The changes occurring within her threaten to tear the sisters apart, and destroy their search for a safe haven.

Kergulen A girl with the eyes of a witch escapes her abusive master, but instead of a happy ending she finds Kergulen, a land where the monsters are only slightly more terrifying than the people. As she struggles to stay alive in this new country, Rima must master the capacity for inner freedom and true friendship if she hopes to create a life worth living. The entire Kergulenite forest works together to keep Kergulen’s secrets safe from Rima and the rest of the world. Will uncovering Kergulen’s mysteries give Rima the freedom she dreams of, or will she be condemned because she knows too much?

A boy is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive. This thrilling contemporary fantasy from J. A. White, the acclaimed author of the Thickety series, brings to life the magic and craft of storytelling.Alex s original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he ll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. He s loved scary stories his whole life, and he knows most don t have a happily ever after. Now that Alex is trapped in a true terrifying tale, he s desperate for a different ending and a way out of this twisted place.This modern spin on the Scheherazade story is perfect for fans of Coraline and A Tale Dark and Grimm. With interwoven tips on writing with suspense, adding in plot twists, hooks, interior logic, and dealing with writer s block, this is the ideal book for budding writers and all readers of delightfully just-dark-enough tales.* Summer 2018 Kids' Indie Next List * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nomination * 2019-2020 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award * 2020 Rhode Island Children's Book Award Nominee * Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2019 (9-12) * 2020-2021 Missouri Association of School Librarians Truman Readers Award Preliminary Nominee * Texas Bluebonnet Award List 2020-2021 *

Virginia and Lori have survived the first wave of the Zombie Apocalypse by relying on wit and skills imparted by the harsh realities of their new world and the guidance of their companions. Enduring a world where all they knew and loved has perished has taken quite a toll on the girls but they soldier on regardless; ever determined to continue their journey on old Bob’s map. This is the second book in the Z Chronicles, a series of adventures crafted as my imagination runs wild. If thirst for a new perspective on zombie stories then come into my world for a story or two.