Books with author Amanda Stanford

The Apprentice of Edinburgh is about Dorian, an Apprentice of the Antiques Guild of Edinburgh, Scotland, and how he manages to keep his young cousin Sammy out of trouble. Everyone knows if you’re familiar you need your anchor to stay away from the thin places that can pull you into other universes of time and space. Anchors are best left in museums, unless you’re a Guild member. But what happens if you get stuck in Victorian Edinburgh, chased by Bodysnatchers? Or in medieval Edinburgh and catch the plague? Come along and join these plucky Scottish kids to see how they get back from their adventures and pass their Statutes Test to become full members of the Guild. Oh, and keep that pesky Sammy in her own universe

The Apprentice of Edinburgh is about Dorian, an Apprentice of the Antiques Guild of Edinburgh, Scotland, and how he manages to keep his young cousin Sammy out of trouble. Everyone knows if you’re familiar you need your anchor to stay away from the thin places that can pull you into other universes of time and space. Anchors are best left in museums, unless you’re a Guild member. But what happens if you get stuck in Victorian Edinburgh, chased by Bodysnatchers? Or in medieval Edinburgh and catch the plague? Come along and join these plucky Scottish kids to see how they get back from their adventures and pass their Statutes Test to become full members of the Guild. Oh, and keep that pesky Sammy in her own universe 🙄

Avril awakens from a dream to find her mother has gone missing: she has broken the Code of their Nation, and seeks to become like the Phoenix. Avril must find her before she opens the Pit of the Heat of a Thousand Suns, and must convince her that she is deluded. Can Avril save the people of her Nation, her mother, and herself without a spirit animal to guide her? Avril doesn't realize that spirit animals are not what they seem, and she must rely solely upon The One Who Comes Before All Time to help her - but will it be enough?

Avril awakens from a dream to find her mother has gone missing: she has broken the Code of their Nation, and seeks to become like the Phoenix. Avril must find her before she opens the Pit of the Heat of a Thousand Suns, and must convince her that she is deluded. Can Avril save the people of her Nation, her mother, and herself without a spirit animal to guide her? Avril doesn't realize that spirit animals are not what they seem, and she must rely solely upon The One Who Comes Before All Time to help her - but will it be enough?

A Be Yourself Guide for Teen GirlsIn this book of short daily meditations and essays, Amanda Ford, a young adult herself, offers stories, information, and advice on all the important issues facing young women today: boys, dating, drinking, self-respect, self-love, fights with friends, dealing with parents, and more.Support for young women as they navigate one of the most confusing and challenging times of their lives. When Amanda Ford emerged from her tumultuous teenage years, she saw the need for a guide to help girls learn to listen to their inner voices and think for themselves. Be True To Yourself is the big sister Amanda never had―and always wanted to be. It provides the encouragement and guidance she wished, as a teenage girl, that an older sister had given her, as well as stories and advice that she would have loved to share with a younger sister during her own teen years.Your daughter, granddaughter, niece, or young friend will learn to listen to her heart with this coming-of-age guide. Girls will find comfort, encouragement, and insight in these pages, along with suggestions for articulating and confiding their feelings, fears, and frustrations. They will learn more about so many important topics introduced during adolescence, such as:How to love yourself, boost your self-confidence, and receive compliments wellHow to determine your own values, be true to yourself, and follow through on your promisesHow to cherish your friends and family―even when they’re getting on your last nerveIf you appreciated self-development books for teens like The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens, Just As You Are, You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way, or Embracing the Awkward, then you’ll love Be True to Yourself.

The author of the children's series "The Critter Crawler Collection" brings you the first ever alphabet book of whimsical creatures. From the rhyming rhythm of short stories to the hand-drawn illustrations, this book is entertaining to children and adults of all ages. The flower eating, fire breathing dragon from "The Dragonfly Hunter" and the sneaky snipe from "The Snipe Hunter" are sure to make an appearance. The reader will also unveil tricksy pixies and even discover the clever Queeble clan!

Uncover a world of bugs and critter crawlers while hunting for the mystical dragonfly described in this colorful, poetic, children's story sure to be loved by all ages. Written and illustrated by an award winning Mississippi artist, Amanda Sanford. “The Dragonfly Hunter” is the first of a series of children’s books about nature and moments derived from personal experiences that will come available within the near future. FREE digital download of the original song, "The Dragonfly Hunter" details available by visiting www.amandasanford.com

The author of the children's series "The Critter Crawler Collection" brings you the first ever alphabet book of whimsical creatures. From the rhyming rhythm of short stories to the hand-drawn illustrations, this book is entertaining to children and adults of all ages. The flower eating, fire breathing dragon from "The Dragonfly Hunter" and the sneaky snipe from "The Snipe Hunter" are sure to make an appearance. The reader will also unveil tricksy pixies and even discover the clever Queeble clan!

Uncover a world of bugs and critter crawlers while hunting for the mystical dragonfly described in this colorful, poetic, children's story sure to be loved by all ages. Written and illustrated by an award winning Mississippi artist, Amanda Sanford. "The Dragonfly Hunter" is the first of a series of children's books about nature and moments derived from personal experiences that will come available within the near future. More of Amanda's original works of art are available at www.amandasanford.com

This is a story about what happens when two Florida teens are introduced to a whole new world through their encounter with an unlikely interstellar traveler. Vance and Marla’s typical, ordinary lives are forever changed when the princess literally lands in their backyard while fleeing strife on her homeworld. Princess So’la, In My World is a story of heroes and villians, earthlings and aliens, kings and queens, and of course…parents and children.