Books with author Beth Thompson

[Children's Nonfiction (Ages 8-12)] In most history books, the people are boring, the places are boring, and the events are boring. . . but this isn't most history books. A hilarious, accessible, and most importantly, educational collection of unbelievable but true events and heroes of Viking history and legend. From axe-wielding tribes plundering the greatest cities of Europe, to Viking queens ruling with an iron fist, to some of the earliest poets and founders of modern-day countries, Western European history is filled with fearless figures and incredible events. This invigorating overview of Viking history for kids uses colorful facts to entertain listeners with unlikely but totally true stories of the most feared-- and misunderstood-- figures in European history.

The stars are going out…The people of earth look up every night to the sight, but they do not know what it means. Besides, they have their own problem to deal with. Getting rid of a corrupt king is far more important than finding out the truth.High above them, in cities mistaken for stars, the race of Starlings, protectors of humanity, are losing their final war. With each fallen city, another star leaves the sky forever.As a final, desperate warning, the Starlings send down an ambassador. No one knows if anyone will believe her words, and time is swiftly running out.

[Children Fiction (Ages 8-12)]From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time. Discover legendary commanders, tremendous fights, elite soldiers, and courageous individuals whose deeds truly made the difference in this jaw-dropping guide to the biggest war the world has ever seen. History buff and popular blogger Ben Thompson's extensive research and irresistible storytelling puts readers right in the middle of the action in this third book in the unforgettable Guts & Glory series!

God's love, plans, and promises for you are forever unfolding. I get it, Momma. I totally get it. Every day you wake up and try your very best. You love, give, and pour out your life for the ones who call you Momma. But no matter how much you offer, there are still days you feel as though you come up short. You worry, Am I loving these babies enough? Is this ever going to get easier? Why does it seem like I am the only one who cannot balance it all? Sometimes, we just need hope (and maybe a long uninterrupted nap). We need someone to help tune our hearts to the voice of the Father and to remind us that He has not forgotten about us.In Hope Unfolding, Becky Thompson is a friend who reminds you that you aren't alone, and that God is still writing your story. She guides you to encounter the Truth of God's presence that not only fuels you with strength, but also a fresh confidence. And beyond gaining faith that tomorrow could be different, you find hope and purpose where you are standing today.

This book is a re-telling of the classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore and features the Gnomes that inhabit Placerville, California.In 1849 miners flocked to what is now Placerville, California, in search of gold. Before the prospectors arrived, the forests and streams were home to little curious gnomes. Throughout the town's history, these gnomes have hidden in plain sight and delighted in the antics of humans, borrowing items from them to decorate their homes, and living in unused space. In modern times, the gnomes of Placerville have come out of hiding and can be found people-watching on Main Street, or wherever large crowds gather. These gnomes, and their exploits can be found on social media by searching the hashtag #PVGnomey.

Bryson Miller is a sixteen-year-old high school student who has already dealt with his mother's death and his father's subsequent alcoholism. When that happened, he adapted. He became the core of the family, making sure that groceries were bought and his sisters stayed out of trouble all while maintaining perfect grades with matching ambitions. Balancing his dysfunctional family life with a shining image became routine. He doesn't view himself as special or even especially unlucky. After all, there are plenty of people in his small town who are worse off. What is supposed to be just another normal Friday night, attending his friend Gary's party and keeping Gary out of trouble, becomes a nightmare when Bryson is attacked. In the days that follow, he does what he always does and attempts to adjust... to being a vampire. However, his sire won't leave him or his family alone. What she wants isn't something Bryson is willing to give, and when her threats to his girlfriend get Bryson killed, his soul ends up in the Underworld, ruled by the creator of vampires, the God of Temptation.Now Bryson is being asked to work for the god responsible not only for ruining his life but actually ending it. Although given a choice, the consequences for his refusal are far more complicated and far reaching than they seem. When he learns he won't be the one paying the price, how can he say no?Gods Don't Sleep is the first book in a planned trilogy. It serves as an origin story for the young protagonist and sets up the action to come.

One girl's struggle with trying to understand the dynamics of her family's life in a small east coast town in North Carolina. Her father was a preacher in the Baptist Church, and the setting is in late 1960 when the church was the center of the community.Beth and her family were expected to live a higher standard than regular citizens and thus, Beth had so few friends. Amidst the scrutiny of so many, Beth often felt unloved and rejected along with her father wanting her to go into missions. She was socially not developed to do this task. Her only friend growing up was her dog, Jack and one friend from class Karen, who was as inhibited as Beth. There was so much she did not know about life and often watched from her treehouse and dreamed there. Her silent vow from the treehouse was to one day leave Coles and never return. Providence would have it that while so many seemed to be against Beth, there was always someone to steer her in the right direction. Her mother was dealing with her demons as well as the father. All of this is comes to light in a storyline that will have you crying one minute and laughing the next. It also has a romantic flavor, and this will have you crossing your fingers hoping the end will be suitable for Beth, who is a strong central character in this story.

"The Colonel is a Lady", is a very moving real life story about Lt. Colonel Evangeline P. "Jamie" Jamison's life as a heroine and heroic action figure Army nurse. Army Nurse Corp (ANC). She served her country in three wars spanning the "Greatest Generation" to the Vietnam war. She also was the driving force behind the concept and creation of the Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, D.C.

At the beginning of Whale Fall & Black Sage, "three strange angels" command the poet: Go down./ Now you must love that too. She descends into the darkness of whale fall, with its strange creatures both real and imaginary, its song of death and rebirth. Returning to the upper world, her journey becomes more difficult, increasingly revelatory, ultimately transformative.The book ends with a joyous, fully embodied Whitmanesque crow. In Whale Fall & Black Sage, the praise poems of Here Along Cazenovia Creek have deepened and become more resonant: "This is the blood/of black sage: /resinous, unfailing.//A leaf crushed/between fingers like this/saves us from desolation."

When 11-year-old John Hallworth is awakened by a strange noise and finds an old pair of spectacles at the end of his garden, he cannot possibly imagine the adventure that he is about to have. Casper the cat turns into Fearless the goblin and the two head off on a mystery journey. When initial friendship turns to deceit, John begins to realise that Fearless is using him for his own greed to find him gold at the rainbow. Unable to remove the magic spectacles which gives Fearless power over him, John must do as he is instructed. Befriended by Quando, a rainbow worker, will the two be able to work out a plan to defeat Fearless and his powers, ensure John a safe return home and allow good to overcome evil?

In 1849 miners flocked to what is now Placerville, California in search of gold. Before the prospectors arrived, the forests and streams were home to little curious gnomes. Throughout the town's history, these gnomes have hidden in plain sight and delighted in the antics of humans. In modern times, the gnomes of Placerville have come out of hiding and can be found people-watching on Main Street. The Gnomes of Placerville is a book written and illustrated by C. Thompson to work in tandem with the small clay gnomes she has hidden around Placerville, California for years. These gnomes, and their exploits can be found on social media by searching the hashtag #PVGnomey.