Books with author Amy Carmichael

This second book of the Soulsphere series continues the adventures of Gale McCarthy. She had been until recently one of the only people in the galaxy to possess a Sciath Inchinn, or a "soulsphere." Now, her discovery of a planet full of billions of soulspheres has catapulted her into a whole new life. The Paxians want to crown her as a First, the thirteenth member of the royal class, and give her almost unlimited power. They shower her with riches, a luxurious mansion, fine clothes, cars, servants, and anything else she could ever ask for.But there are rules.And she is already breaking them.Despite their general acceptance into their society of a sphereless deposed Prince from Choraia named Oberon, the other Firsts fear his unique mind powers. While allowing Gale and Oberon to marry, the royals will not permit them to have children, enforcing mandatory infertility. One of their other policies, that of executing Pax's own children who don't produce spheres at puberty, enrages Gale even more.Employing collaboration, secrecy, and genetics, she develops a plan to save the Paxian children, Oberon, and her own future offspring from the tyranny of her new "friends." Whether she can make it happen is another story ...About the Author: L. Carmichael is a math and sciences teacher at a private academy in her hometown. She volunteers for two charities, as well as being an ordained minister. When not writing, she tutors high school students in many subjects, and homeschools her two daughters.

The day his grandmother dies, seventeen-year-old Billy "Brother" Grace discovers that he has a twin who has recently made headlines by nearly overdosing on drugs. His twin also happens to be the son of a powerful senator. His newly discovered family may not be all that interested in a cheery reunion, but Brother is determined to get answers. When he arrives on the secluded island off the coast of North Carolina where the senator and his family live, sparks will fly, old resentments will be released, and secrets revealed. Part coming-of-age story, part love story, Clay Carmichael's Brother, Brother is a book about finding out that who you are and where you come from aren't necessarily the same thing.

One morning when Bear wakes up, Clara is missing. He searches the house for her. He calls and calls her name, but no one answers. So Bear sets out to find her. He is helped by an abandoned bunny and an independent stray cat who tries to convince Bear of the joys of being on his own. Bear knows better. Clara loves him and he loves Clara, and without her he is a very lonesome bear. Beginning readers will relate to Bear, whether they were introduced to him in Bear at the Beach and Used-Up Bear, or are meeting this engaging hero for the first time.

Behind every jump, spin, and flip of Olympic gymnastics, science is at work. Centrifugal force is at work in a midair spin, and center of gravity is involved in balance beam routines. Newton’s Third Law of Motion springs into action as a gymnast flies into the air in the vaulting event. Find out how science is involved in all your favorite gymnastics events and how gymnasts take science into account as they chase the gold medal.

In this sequel to Magoo Who? Life Through My Eyes, we find Frank badly wounded from his encounter with the Southside Brawlers. Separated forever from his blind brother Goo, Frank finds himself in unfamiliar circumstances when he is adopted and forced into the role of housecat. He is no longer his brother's keeper. He is restless and confused and about to make some very poor decisions. Enticed by Vincent Van Gato, feline crime boss and mobster, Frank takes a walk on the dark side. Will his conscience save him from himself or will be forever lost? Listen as he begins his story in May I Be Frank?