Books with author Brian Walker

In a hard-hitting novel about fitting in—or not—Anthony “Ant” Jones gets transported from his East Cleveland hood to an almost all-white prep school and has to figure out where he belongs...before he loses himself entirely. Black Boy White School is a memorable debut that will appeal to fans of Walter Dean Myers and Sherman Alexie.Anthony has never been outside his rough neighborhood when he receives a scholarship to Belton Academy, an elite prep school in Maine. But at Belton things are far from perfect. Everyone calls him “Tony,” assumes he’s from Brooklyn, expects him to play basketball, and yet acts shocked when he fights back.As Anthony tries to adapt to a world that will never fully accept him, he’s in for a rude awakening: Home is becoming a place where he no longer belongs.In debut author Brian F. Walker’s honest and dynamic novel about staying true to yourself, Anthony might find a way to survive at Belton, but what will it cost him?

In a hard-hitting novel about fitting in—or not—Anthony “Ant” Jones gets transported from his East Cleveland hood to an almost all-white prep school and has to figure out where he belongs...before he loses himself entirely. Black Boy White School is a memorable debut that will appeal to fans of Walter Dean Myers and Sherman Alexie.Anthony has never been outside his rough neighborhood when he receives a scholarship to Belton Academy, an elite prep school in Maine. But at Belton things are far from perfect. Everyone calls him “Tony,” assumes he’s from Brooklyn, expects him to play basketball, and yet acts shocked when he fights back.As Anthony tries to adapt to a world that will never fully accept him, he’s in for a rude awakening: Home is becoming a place where he no longer belongs.In debut author Brian F. Walker’s honest and dynamic novel about staying true to yourself, Anthony might find a way to survive at Belton, but what will it cost him?

In 1830, almost 125,000 Native Americans lived in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida. Their ancestors had lived there for generations.By 1840, however, all these natives were almost gone from their lands. What had happened?The government had forced them to leave their lands and walk thousands of miles across the Mississippi River to Oklahoma, to a specially designated "Indian territory."Why did they do this? Because the natives' land was very valuable. White settlers wanted to grow cotton on that land.This journey was extremely hard and many natives died. Today, we know it as the Trail of Tears.

***Fun, Easy-to-Read Children's Book Packed With Exciting Photos of the Best Players in History***Discover the best soccer players in history. Soccer fans of all ages will love this fun, easy-to-read children's book .Inside you'll learn about...* The crazy, incredible, and unbeatable goal-scoring machine who can dribble through defenders like a hot knife through butter.* The King of Soccer who was doing what today's best players do -- 60 years ago!* The amazing Argentinean who could dribble by defenders like if they were cones.* The magical Frenchman who dominated the ball as if he had silk gloves on each foot.* The Brazilian soccer magician who destroyed opposing defenses...all with a big smile on his face.* The English soccer giant who could "bend" the ball just right to go in the goal.* The Brazilian maestro whose killer passes make Swiss cheese out of any defense and whose long range shots are like heat-seeking missiles targeted right at the goal.* The Irish soccer genius who made the toughest defenders look like schoolboys. Even Pele called him "the greatest."* The short, chubby Hungarian whose left foot was as power-packed as a thunderbolt....and much more!So get started and discover the best, most exciting soccer players in history.

Take a trip around the great state of California with 4 friends; Chris, Dylan, Jada and Kourtney and their pets Columbus and Liberty. Visit interesting and exciting places like Yosemite, Death Valley, Disneyland and the Golden Gate Bridge, learning California history and fun facts along the way. With unique illustrations and fun "did you know" facts, this is an educational and entertaining book for any child who loves learning about new places.

Trick or Treat at Annie Graham's Brian leads his younger brothers on a small adventure into the world of an elderly woman whose appearance frightens many children in the neighborhood. In a tale that never loses its charm, Brian Phelan draws on a childhood incident one Halloween that teaches a lifelong lesson: it is never too early to learn that one must not judge others by appearance.