Books with author C. S.Smith

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.

The first five Bella-Boo books brought together in a fantastic collection for all.Features;Bella-Boo - Where Are YouBella-Boo is missing, come along and help find our beloved puppy !Bella-Boo On Christmas EveAn adorable Bella-Boo Christmas book to read and enjoy with your child during the run up to Christmas.Bella-Boo's ABC Book of AnimalsA beautifully illustrated alphabet picture book to read and enjoy together.Bella-Boo First Day at Puppy SchoolBella-Boo is nervous on her first day of Puppy school, come see her spend her first day at Puppy School. Bella-Boo In The Snow Its a SNOW DAY and Bella-Boo is off to play! A great collection of stories 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 a collection of the first 5 Bella-Boo books.

For many high school students, graduation is something to look forward to. After all, college is right around the corner, as well as the option of taking the first steps into the world before them.Vaughn Allen will find himself taking the second option, yet the world that he steps into is far from anything he could have possibly imagined, except in the dreams that he’s had recently. Those dreams, he will come to know, are actually memories – memories of someone else’s existence.Within the earth native’s body reside the energies of the Mystic, a warrior from the world of Draknir who had sealed away its greatest threat – Zangard – at the cost of his life. But the servants of Zangard are working to free their lord and master from his confines, thus undoing the Mystic’s work and plunging Draknir back into a dark and dreadful age.The only hope for preventing this outcome rests with Vaughn, who not only possesses the Mystic’s energies, but also his powers. However, he will have to be trained to use them if he is to ever stand a chance against the forces of this wicked sorcerer. Vaughn will not be alone in this, for people who will become friends and family to him will assist him in preparing for this ordeal. But will the earth native be adequately prepared for the first obstacle in his path: a servant of Zangard who not only loves to torture her enemies, but will also have her own designs for him from the moment they meet?