Books with author Alexander Yates

When an insect-borne plague begins to envelop the world, three sixteen-year-olds struggle to survive amongst the healthy “trues” and the infected “wickeds” in this gripping dystopian tale from the author of The Winter Place.A plague, called Wickedness, is pulsing through the world; and in its wake, it’s dividing the population into thirds:The WICKED: Already infected by the droves of Singers, the ultraviolet mosquito-like insects who carry the plague, the Wicked roam the world freely. They don’t want for much—only to maim and dismember you. But don’t worry: They always ask politely first.The TRUE: The True live in contained, isolated communities. They’re the lucky ones; they found safety from the Singers. And while the threat of the Wicked may not be eliminated, for the True, the threat has certainly been contained…The VEXED: The Vexed are the truly fortunate ones—they survived the sting of the Singers, leaving them immune. But they’re far from safe. The Vexed hold the key to a cure, and there are those who will do anything to get it.In this brilliantly realized novel, three teens—Astrid, Hank, and Natalie—start to realize that the divisions of their world aren’t as clear as they seem, and are forced to question what being wicked truly means.

Logicide! Heretic! Everyone knows cats can't talk. Everyone except Niclas, a halfwit slum boy who's just landed a new job as a talking cat's man servant.But this is Laburnum and the age of Rationalism. Here, the Academy's Inquisition takes illogical happenings very seriously. Locking people up, throwing away keys, that sort of thing.And it's not just the Crimson Men Niclas and his new master have to worry about. A man with no name has come to the capital in search of the Black Science - They call him Witchhunter.

The Space Defender books are science fiction adventure books for middle grade readers who love science, space, aliens, robots, tech, and smart, brave kids. “You, you are the one. We have found you. We will destroy you. We will destroy you.” Carlos Zera has gotten used to a life of pranks and getting kicked out of school. But when a mysterious arrival delivers the unfortunate news that an ancient alien race is speeding across the galaxy to destroy him, Carl finds himself in the middle of a centuries-old war with an alien species bent on humanity's destruction. Carl and his friends Scarlett and Hector must foil the plot of an evil warlord before he acquires a long-forgotten artifact that may hold the key to the survival of the entire galaxy. Armed only with their courage and loyalty to one another, they battle their way through a maze of robots, discover new life forms, and make the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of their friends. Along the way Carl is transformed from prankster to reluctant hero and learns that the universe is much bigger, more dangerous, and more wondrous than he ever thought possible.

Most books about bullying tell children how to act without addressing how they feel—you can't act brave and confident if you feel stressed and helpless inside. Jenny Alexander's approach is to develop readers' psychological defenses. Through a mix of exercises, quizzes, and fictional scenarios, she combines common sense with simple cognitive techniques to build up children's self-esteem. Her tone is humorous and upbeat, but always sensitive to the reader's feelings.