Books with author Anthony Day

What if you got a second shot at life?Ever since Charlotte Belmore came back from the dead getting through High School went from tough to insane. Now in addition to dealing with friends, family, homework, and romance, she’s pestered night and day by the malevolent hordes of darkness including a deranged witch, a maniacal demonic octopus from another dimension and the Grim Reaper himself! She’s survived death but Charlotte’s greatest challenge will be surviving life!Can Charlotte protect her friends while overcoming her greatest enemy… herself?This fun-filled illustrated comedy has something for everybody: magic, monsters, mayhem, super-powered criminals, enchanted artifacts, fast food, shopping, golf, and an undead heroine who just doesn’t know when to quit. Read this book or your place in the afterlife CANNOT BE GUARANTEED!Scroll up now to get your copy of The Adventures of the Immortal Zombie Girl!

Little Red Riding Hood is on a mission! While bringing a basket of cupcakes to her sick grandmother, she learns the importance of listening to her parents. Reading a bedtime story is a great way to strengthen the bond with our children. This book is perfect for preschoolers, written in clear and straightforward language with beautiful illustrations that your child will enjoy again and again. Watch your little one discover the lessons of this classic tale adapted for their age.

The icy world of Captain Henry Hudson, doomed 17th century Arctic explorer, comes alive in Anthony Dalton's compelling novel. Narrated by Thomas Woodhouse, a young mathematician and sailor, we meet his English family and a lady friend. He discusses the important events in early 17th century England, he takes us with him to Oxford University and he shares his passion for the Arctic.Signed on board Hudson's expedition ship Discovery for a voyage to find the North-West Passage, Thomas works with a disparate crew and experiences the erratic mind of their commanding officer. Discovery's crew mutiny and cast their captain and a few loyal followers adrift, including Thomas. The only survivor of a storm that takes the lives of his fellow sailors, Thomas lives for the next two and a half decades with a native tribe of hunter-gatherers on the shores of James Bay and he meets the love of his life. Consumed by curiosity about the fate of the mutineers in his later years, Thomas returns to England to find disappointing results and the arms of his first love.Thomas's adventurous story ranges across southern England, the Atlantic Ocean, the sub-Arctic, the wilderness forests of eastern Canada and part of old France.

Why are some people afraid of those who are different from them, and why do others believe diversity so important? As readers explore the answers to these and other questions about diversity, they're encouraged to form their own opinions about the world around them. The engaging main text provides new information to young people without talking down to them, and additional knowledge is gained through eye-catching fact boxes. Vibrant full-color photographs and a detailed graphic organizer encourage young people to appreciate diversity and respect everyone, no matter how different they may seem.

Playing field hockey can help girls grow stronger and more self-confident. However, before they can begin to play the game, they have to understand the game. This volume introduces readers to the basic rules of field hockey and the different levels this exciting sport is played at, from school teams to the Summer Olympics. Fun facts about field hockey and famous women whove played this sport are presented through engaging text and eye-catching features, including a graphic organizer and fact boxes. Colorful, action-packed photographs bring the excitement of field hockey to readers on each page.

In this sequel to The Rugby Zombies, Arwel is in despair. His strange teammates are on the loose - somewhere - and causing all kinds of chaos. In the meantime, his rugby career has taken a nosedive. Now Dad's gone missing, booted out of the Aberscary club by members unhappy with Arwel's performance. To add to the confusion, there's a mysterious figure haunting the Millennium Stadium . . . Who - or what - is it looking for?

"Gloriously witty, keen and spirited" J.J. Abrams, Director of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"The odds of me ever writing a book were approximately... Oh, never mind. My golden companion worries about such things - I don't. I have indeed now written a book - telling my story, in my voice, not his - recognising that our voices and our stories are inextricably intertwined." When Star Wars burst on to the big screen in 1977, an unfailingly polite golden droid called C-3PO captured imaginations around the globe. But C-3PO wasn't an amazing display of animatronics with a unique and unforgettable voiceover. Inside the metal costume was an actor named Anthony Daniels.In this deeply personal memoir, Anthony Daniels recounts his experiences of the epic cinematic adventure that has influenced pop culture for more than 40 years. For the very first time, he candidly describes his most intimate memories as the only actor to appear in every Star Wars film - from his first meeting with George Lucas to the final, emotional days on the set of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.With a foreword by J.J. Abrams and never-before-seen photography, this book is a nostalgic look back at the Skywalker saga as it comes to a close. I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story reveals Anthony Daniels' vulnerability, how he established his role and what he accomplished, and takes readers on a journey that just happens to start in a galaxy far, far away.

The practice of hydraulic fracturing has become a prominent issue as countries such as the United States strive for energy independence. What is fracking, and why is it such a controversial topic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through balanced text that presents multiple viewpoints about fracking. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and full-color photographs help readers better understand how fracking works and its effects on the environment. As readers explore this current events issue, they're also introduced to important information about natural resources, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources.

Many people believe humans have a responsibility to take care of the planet. However, other people believe it isn't their job to protect the environment. Readers discover the facts behind these two opposing points of view and how those points of view determine people's actions. Along the way, they examine their own opinion on this topic, which aligns with common science curricula, and learn to use facts to back up their opinion. Fact boxes, graphic organizers, and vibrant photographs come together to create an eye-catching design that enhances this exploration of critical-thinking skills.