Books with author B. K. Crawford

Evil lurks on the shores of Lake Avonelle. A cunning shape-shifter has stolen the Lady of the Lake's most precious possession and will use it to subjugate the world if the Lady cannot recover it. The hunt to procure the heart of the first female in the line of Gwenevere drags the future queen of Collingswood, Farrin the Fair, into the fray and patience has never been one of her strong suits. Although Farrin possesses the fabled sword, Excalibur, she senses she will need more than a sword to ward off the powerful magic wielded by her enemies. When Merlin appears as an unexpected ally, he generously offers to teach her a few tricks of the trade. If Farrin can survive the infamous wizard's perilous training, the future of all England will rest upon her ability to outwit the bloodthirsty Morgana le Fay.

The author of The Misadventures of Mallory Malo, an upper middle-grade book, brings you his second short-read children’s book that was inspired by and written as a bedtime story for his grandchildren. The Princess Knights tells the heartfelt story of two little princesses who venture deep into the forbidden Neverknot Forest. Armed with only a toy sword and too much imagination, the two sisters set out to find a pink butterfly, and discover a fire-breathing dragon.NOTE: A middle-grade teacher has this to say about The Princess Knights:Kenn, I thought this was fantastic! For independent reading, I would recommend grades 3-6. For read-aloud, grades P-2. For P-1, it could be broken up as a read-aloud for 10-20 minutes a day.Pick up a copy for the little reader in your family today!

The Lion and the Lady BugThe Lion and the Lady Bug is a story, which talks about an authoritarian and lazy lion and a smart and clever lady bug. The lion made all the animals in his jungle work for him without having any respect for their personal life.He thinks as a king, it is his right to make others slog while he sits and relaxes.This is a story in which the lady bug makes the lion see the importance of every animal, big or small, and leads them to respect every animal. Once the lion learns his mistake, he apologizes to all the animals and lets them live their life.This story tells us how everyone has a role to play, irrespective of who they are and how big or small they are. Read on to know how the lion learns his lesson.

It’s the first day of summer vacation, and twelve-year-old Mallory, armed with too much imagination and not enough common sense, begins her self-imposed quest to prove she really does have a guardian angel, only to discover that everything she believed is not quite how she imagined it, especially when her bullying cousin Jo visits the farm and proves to be more trouble than Mallory or her guardian angel can handle.What People are Saying:"Mallory’s character jumps off the page with a spunkiness and imagination reminiscent of a young Nancy Drew. The story keeps the reader spellbound and intrigued with a perfect balance of scares and laughs appropriate for today’s adolescents. The paranormal twist and budding relationship between Mallory, cousin Jo, and sister Susan set the stage for exciting adventures to come."~ Dan Yakimchuk, PhD"The Misadventures of Mallory Malo will have a broad appeal to youth while being a fun read for parents as well. In this young adult story, author Kenn Crawford creates a main character who is sympathetic and full of her own ideas, many of which she tries out by experiment. The supporting characters are realistic and well developed. Crawford has previously published a book of witty tales. His sense of humour comes through in The Misadventures of Mallory, along with an underlying spookiness. I greatly enjoyed the read and recommend the book to parents for their young readers." ~ Prof. Michael G. MacDonald, Cape Breton UniversityGet one for the young reader in your family today!

Meet Will Carter, but feel free to call him Carter. (Yes, he knows it's a lazy nickname, but he didn't have much say in the matter.)Here are five things you should know about him:1. He has a stuttering problem, particularly around boobs and belly buttons.2. He battles Attention Deficit Disorder every minute of every day unless he gets distracted. 3. He's a virgin, mostly because he's no good at talking to girls (see number 1).4. He's about to start high school.5. He's totally not ready.Join Carter for his freshman year, where he'll search for sex, love, and acceptance anywhere he can find it. In the process, he'll almost kill a trombone player, face off with his greatest nemesis, suffer a lot of blood loss, narrowly escape death, run from the cops (not once, but twice), get caught up in a messy love triangle, meet his match in the form of a curvy drill teamer, and surprise the hell out of everyone, including himself.

After an eventful freshman year and a disastrous summer, fifteen-year-old Will Carter returns to Merrian High none the wiser. The year starts off pretty normally. He's back on the football field (the bench area of the field). He and his boys start a fight club to defend themselves against Scary Terry Moss, who is out of juvie and hunting Carter. And he goes to homecoming again with Amber Lee. The good news: she's really into him this year. The bad news: she's all kinds of pregnant (not with his kid, but that probably goes without saying).When his on-again/off-again girlfriend, Abby, is accepted to the New York Drama School, Carter's world is thrown upside-down. She wants him to apply to the school, too. He knows it would be awesome, and he's pretty sure Abby would let him see her naked in New York. But what about his boys? And with his sister headed to college, can his parents survive without him? Plus, the application is really long.It will take a lot of soul-searching (and in-school suspensions) for Carter to make his decision. In the meantime, there are plenty of classes to be late to, parties to avoid, and cops to run from.The laughs and good times continue in Carter's Unfocused, One-Track Mind, the third book in the Carter series.

Obesity is a problem more and more families are facing today. The number of children, particularly in the USA, diagnosed with being overweight or obese has grown alarmingly in the past couple of decades. Overweight and obese children may have a harder time with certain physical activities or be short of breath compared to other children. They are likely to have low self-esteem because of their appearance, and may be subject to teasing or bullying from their peers. But even more importantly, their health is at risk with an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, like high cholesterol or high blood pressure. For parents and families with obese or overweight children, the situation can be distressing, and it may be hard to objectively come up with a workable solution. If your child is struggling with weight problems, join me for this short read, and by the end of it, you will learn everything you need to know about childhood obesity and how to encourage your child to partake in responsible food and lifestyle choices for improved health. Included are pointers to remember when talking to your child and answering any weight-related questions he or she might have. This book will help you come up with an action plan, together with your child, to lead your entire family towards a healthier lifestyle.

Arianna stretched out on the Florida beach sand. Her new friend, Bubba Two, traced letters on her back squeezing a bottle of sun tan oil. " Are you writing something?" she asked. "Yes, I am writing a very personal message: eye-el-oh-vee-ee-y-oh-u." She is stuck on him and together they go bait fishing for Spanish sardines, take exciting rides on jet skies, go scuba diving, explore old forts, and just have fun being together.

Losing a pet or loved one is traumatic and overwhelming. During a loss, children need a safe place to express how they feel and process emotions. Growing Wings offers the experience of a child’s journey in the excitement of making a new friend, and the pain when this loved one leaves for any reason. Kim Crawford helps to normalize emotions and offer meaning to relationships as she concludes, “Now I know that life is full of change and new beginnings. Just because someone leaves does not mean there is an ending. People and pets leave love forever in our hearts, whether they are near or we are apart. Life is full of people, places, and new things. Life is all about growing our very own wings.” The little girl in Growing Wings is illustrated in the likeness of Kim’s granddaughter, Lily Mae, who is growing beautiful wings. Kim Crawford is native to Birmingham, AL. She is a Board Certified Chaplain, instructor of Laughter Yoga, creative writer, and inspirational speaker. Get to know Kim better at unveiledanduntangled.com, and contact her at psalm40.123@gmail.com.

"There are new rules governing the country--namely, no magic. But Fiona Forzese has never been good with rules." After a ghostly army terrorized Boston, the Ranulf family say they'll help Fiona and her classmates finish up junior year. They say their old Virginia plantation is a safe haven. All Fiona and her secret coven have to do is show up to a few math and English classes. It should be a perfect solution. And it would be, if the Ranulfs weren't members of a witch-hunting cult. As Fiona digs deeper into the Ranulf's past, she learns a dark truth that shocks her to her core. But it isn't only the Ranulfs who are keeping secrets, and as the witch-hunting cult closes in, Fiona is forced to confront the demons of her own past.