Books with author Ben Farrell

It’s been a difficult year for fifteen-year-old Colman. After a brutal car accident, each day is split between painful rehab and the nightmares that overwhelm him when he sleeps. All Colman wants is the quiet and freedom that come with the isolated campground he and his family return to each summer. Traveling alone with Maeve, his twelve-year-old Mensa-level sister, who may or may not be fighting terrorists online, they can’t wait to see their three best friends. There’s giant but painfully shy Dan, a Texas farm boy who relates better to animals than humans. Ira, an irrepressible deaf kid from Maine, who taught them all sign language and how to blow stuff up. Finally, there’s Lily, Native American, smart, tall, athletic and way more attractive then Colman can reasonably understand. Maybe this will be the summer that he does more than nervously grin around her? But all of that is put on hold when, for the second time that year, Colman’s life is changed in an instant. In the back bedroom of a small camper, something impossible is loudly snoring. Something so familiar, yet so different. And it needs their help. Without warning, Colman and his friends are thrust into a mystery that stretches back millennia. Finding themselves aggressively pursued through the backcountry by the wealthy, handsome and devious Dustin Avenger, a famous reality show adventurer who’s obsessed with killing the creature Colman and his friends must protect at all costs. But they are not alone. Colman and his friends will find help from a centuries-old Order sworn to protect the many legendary and mythical beings around the world that must remain hidden. With their enemies closing in and time running out, the kids know that they are all that stand between these ancient creatures and certain annihilation. Facing these nearly insurmountable odds, Colman must lead his friends to stand and fight.

It’s been a difficult year for fifteen-year-old Colman. After a brutal car accident, each day is split between painful rehab and the nightmares that overwhelm him when he sleeps. All Colman wants is the quiet and freedom that come with the isolated campground he and his family return to each summer. Traveling alone with Maeve, his twelve-year-old Mensa-level sister, who may or may not be fighting terrorists online, they can’t wait to see their three best friends. There’s giant but painfully shy Dan, a Texas farm boy who relates better to animals than humans. Ira, an irrepressible deaf kid from Maine, who taught them all sign language and how to blow stuff up. Finally, there’s Lily, Native American, smart, tall, athletic and way more attractive then Colman can reasonably understand. Maybe this will be the summer that he does more than nervously grin around her? But all of that is put on hold when, for the second time that year, Colman’s life is changed in an instant.In the back bedroom of a small camper, something impossible is loudly snoring.Something so familiar, yet so different. And it needs their help.Without warning, Colman and his friends are thrust into a mystery that stretches back millennia. Finding themselves aggressively pursued through the backcountry by the wealthy, handsome and devious Dustin Avenger, a famous reality show adventurer who’s obsessed with killing the creature Colman and his friends must protect at all costs. But they are not alone. Colman and his friends will find help from a centuries-old Order sworn to protect the many legendary and mythical beings around the world that must remain hidden. With their enemies closing in and time running out, the kids know that they are all that stand between these ancient creatures and certain annihilation. Facing these nearly insurmountable odds, Colman must lead his friends to stand and fight.

Excuse me friend, have you yet seen the home of the alphabet?Come with me, I’ll show you aroundthis lovely place called Letter Town.Follow Bus Driver B through the jam-packed pages full of letters at work and play in a town unlike any other. From Avenue A to Zoo Z, there's always something to spot and see in Letter Town. Each bus stop reveals a new part of the town, while the bouncy rhyming narrative uncovers sneaky Detective D's mission to capture Robber R, who is causing mischief throughout the neighborhoods. And don't forget to be on the lookout for more hilarious letter characters and creatures on every page! In Letter Town, author-illustrator Darren Farrell takes up the rhyming seek-and-find mantle, applying his own singular charm and humor through the vast and varied wonders of the alphabet. Also included is a reverse jacket alphabet poster for little ones to proudly display and exercise their own letter-seeking and writing abilities.

Fans of Mo Willems will love this funny bedtime story! Ahoy! It's bedtime, and Octopus is here to help his buddy get ready. First up is a bath (Thank you, Octopus) . . . in egg salad (No, thank you, Octopus)! Then it’s time to brush teeth…with paint brushes! And don't worry, Octopus made sure there were no monsters under the bed…because they’re all in the closet! No, thank you, Octopus! Each page turn brings new wordplay and laughs in this hip, nautical-themed take on bedtime and friendship . . . ending with a great big surprise for Octopus and sweet dreams for two best friends.

A hungry bear’s big appetite leads to a lesson about sharing in this silly story perfect for fans of Mo Willems’ Pigeon books Bear is hungry. So hungry that when he spies a squirrel's berry snack, he can't help taking the whole berry bush. Then, when he wanders past a busy beehive, Bear knows he's hit the jackpot. But someone is on to him—the moon! Or so Bear thinks. Before he knows it, Bear is on the run with his stolen snacks, causing a whole lot of trouble for the other animals in the forest. With big laughs, silly surprises, and a read-aloud-ready refrain, this picture book is perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Mo Willems.

When best friends Doug-Dennis and Ben-Bobby go to the circus, something terrible happens. Doug- Dennis eats all of his friend's popcorn, and then tells a fib (It wasn't me!), which grows and grows (Maybe monsters ate it!), carrying Doug-Dennis away. As the lie gets bigger, Doug-Dennis flies higher, until he's floating in a land of lies--some of them big, some small, and some just downright weird. Doug-Dennis misses his best friend, and realizes there's only one way to come back down: by finally telling the truth.Darren Farrell, a bright new talent in picture books, has created a cautionary tale that's chock-full of hilarity. This charming sheep is sure to become a favorite. (And that's the truth.)

When best friends Doug-Dennis and Ben-Bobby go to the circus, something terrible happens. Doug- Dennis eats all of his friend's popcorn, and then tells a fib (It wasn't me!), which grows and grows (Maybe monsters ate it!), carrying Doug-Dennis away. As the lie gets bigger, Doug-Dennis flies higher, until he's floating in a land of lies--some of them big, some small, and some just downright weird. Doug-Dennis misses his best friend, and realizes there's only one way to come back down: by finally telling the truth.Darren Farrell, a bright new talent in picture books, has created a cautionary tale that's chock-full of hilarity. This charming sheep is sure to become a favorite. (And that's the truth.)

Fans of Mo Willems will love this funny bedtime story! Ahoy! It's bedtime, and Octopus is here to help his buddy get ready. First up is a bath (Thank you, Octopus) . . . in egg salad (No, thank you, Octopus)! Then it’s time to brush teeth…with paint brushes! And don't worry, Octopus made sure there were no monsters under the bed…because they’re all in the closet! No, thank you, Octopus! Each page turn brings new wordplay and laughs in this hip, nautical-themed take on bedtime and friendship . . . ending with a great big surprise for Octopus and sweet dreams for two best friends.