Books with author C. Fox Smith

Kadogos is hunted by rebel soldiers and ends up in the heart of the ancient forest. In her search for sanctuary, she stumbles upon a forgotten and crumbling manor.There, Kadogos will face her biggest test yet and confront her darkest fears.Because a viper sleeps within this ancient ruin.And soon he will wake from his slumber and be hungry for blood.Will Kadogos pass this ultimate test and become the mightiest warrior of them all?

Bert Tavernor is an engineer who buys a traction engine to restore. He befriends a neighbour Sophie aged 11 who suffered a trauma and can't speak. Sophie and Bert work together restoring the engine and making it "show ready". It is then that an extraordinary thing happens. Sophie "hears" a voice from inside the engine and many adventures unfold as the girl and machine are harmoniously linked.

War has finally arrived. Vultures circle overhead and the scent of death hangs in the air.Khalfini grows more powerful and gathers his rebel army around him for the final reckoning. Time is running out for Kadogos, and she knows it. Will Kadogos be reunited with her warrior tribe? Or will Khalfini slaughter them before she discovers their whereabouts?Because only one can possess the leopard’s eyes. Only one is destined to become the mightiest warrior of all.

These are the words of Khatan . . .Exiled from the grasslands of his home, the soft-spoken Khatan is driven north into the violence of the endless, cyclical Long War; as khans and princes vie for the throne of an empire long dead. But there is respite in the chaos: taken beneath the wing of Oman, charismatic warleader of the Empty Quiver, Khatan seems to have found the family - and love - that his wandering had denied him. As bannerman and khan, Stalking Wolf and Golden Leopard, the two strike out to carve their legend into the annals of the War.Each new victory, though, and each rung on their climb to glory, seems to come at greater cost, and to strain the bonds both are so desperate to hold on to. And, as the Long War approaches its apocalyptic climax, signs appear that perhaps Khatan’s fate was never entirely his own . . .Two Thousand Leagues as the Seabird is Khatan’s death-song. It is the first book of the Created World.

Mansa Musa, being the richest King ever in history, is often told stories of his conquests and spreading wealth all over the world. Here we tell the story (historically fictional) of his relationship with his one and only daughter, Niani, and how they fared in times of war and peace.A tale of supernatural beings, great men and women and the relationship between the different kingdoms of the world are told in this first edition of the Diamond Legacy series, which will tell of ancient kingdoms and civilizations that have long since been forgotten.

SYNOPSIS:Ask anyone who knows Nettie Parker and they’ll say that she’s an amazing, mystical woman…what else would you call someone who receives supernatural signs sent just to them? And being able to live longer than anyone else? That alone is pretty amazing! Nettie’s been through many hardships in her life, and she’s learned first-hand that prejudice can be a multi-headed dragon. But her courage and determination show others that differences in skin color or in physical abilities don’t matter. In fact, as Nettie and her fighter-pilot husband both get caught up in World War II, survival becomes what matters most—not just for them, but also for the eight Jewish refugee children she comes to care for. Now Nettie faces her toughest struggle yet: uncovering the mystery of her supernatural signs and the purpose of her unusually long life. Do the strange statues that suddenly appear in her backyard point to any clues? Halley, Nettie’s young friend, plays detective as she re-visits Nettie’s past, a journey that takes the reader from South Carolina to England and back again. Can Halley put all the pieces together and solve the puzzle? Nettie Parker’s Backyard is a work of historical fiction. The book holds the readers’ interest with just the right amount of mystery and magic, also weaving important lessons against bullying and intolerance toward race, religion and the physically challenged into the story. The novel has wide appeal and contains something with which every 4th-6th grader can identify. THOUGHTS FROM THE AUTHOR:The idea for Nettie Parker's Backyard came to me in a very vivid dream, and whereas most of my dreams go unremembered, this one was definitely unique. Its powerful detail and message ended with a revelation that has affected my own personal beliefs, further compelling me to write the book. My research took me down some fascinating avenues as I discovered such things as the Gullah language in the Sea Islands, the Kindertransport, sand fly fever, and the role African-American soldiers played in WWII. Nettie's character was based on that of my granddaughters; thus, some of her best virtues are those of trust, love, and friendship. I have been a teacher and para-educator for over 30 years, most of which were spent in classrooms where students were just beginning to think for themselves and about themselves. The book is written for ages 9-12, the time when youth questions everything. Adolescence is starting and many children feel insecure about themselves, their relationships with peers, or even their own families and homelife. These insecurities manifest themselves in various behaviors; some children withdraw into themselves, while some overcompensate for their fears by bullying others. I have witnessed that when bullying begins, even if innocently meant with only an off-handed word or two, prejudice often follows not far behind. I wrote this novel hoping to illustrate to children that bullying and intolerance toward race, religion, or the physically challenged have no place in our world today. Certainly, with tools such as the internet, facebook, twitter, etc., the world is becoming smaller in many ways. We must all learn to accept one another and appreciate our differences, rather than let them separate us. I further believe that more must be done to inhibit bullying; not doing so only enables the passing of prejudice from one generation to the next.

Bella-Boo is going on her next adventure! Bella-Boo is nervous on her first day of Puppy school, come see her spend her first day at Puppy School. A cute book to read and enjoy together with your little one.Bella-Boo is a small boarder collie puppy who loves to get into mischief and adventure, her tales are written for a younger audience and are a great treat for bedtimes. This book is volume 4 of the Bella-Boo book series.