Books with author C.E. Clayton

Think you can rid yourself of a reputation?Think again…SynopsisKayla used to enjoy school; she loved her Year 6 primary school teacher and worked hard to keep up with the rest of the class in every subject. But when she falls ill during the exam period at the start of Year 7 and finds herself placed in lower sets for all subjects, her grades start changing along with her attitude. It’s boring in these classes and the behaviour is terrible so what is the point in working? Things are made even worse when, two years later, a new girl Steph joins the school in Year 9 and chooses Kayla as her friend. Together they take delight in ruling the school and getting into as much trouble as they possibly can. They are not afraid of anything or anyone. But when Kayla meets Sam, the most popular and handsome boy in the school, she wonders whether throwing away her education is really the smartest thing to do and she tries to distance herself from Steph. That’s when the trouble really starts and Kayla finds a reputation has a habit of following her wherever she goes.

Her Soul Cries (bold & italicized title) was birthed to promote the need for an emotional purging of the soul as a true means for wholeness...In doing so it exposes human nature in its rawest form. The book is nontraditional and is a true depiction of the baggage life gives us to carry. It symbolizes a slow progressiveness from an existence of utter disparity to one of needed change-on a personal level. It includes themes of rejection, domestic abuse, and sexuality. Each one are inclusive to families and communities. Her Soul Cries (bold & italicized title) represents a wide range of emotion. Lighthearted memories are mingled with those that may be more difficult to digest, grasping your attention and arousing your curiosity. This book is written to promote understanding as a replacement for judgment. The writer uses a combination of poetry, prose, random thoughts, teachable statements, and related bible references to create a sense of connection with the reader.

"Exciting, thought-provoking, and very hard to put down."--The New York Times Book Review Mika lives in future London, behind The Wall: Solid concrete topped with high-voltage razor wire and guarded by a battalion of Ghengis Borgs, it was built to keep out the animals, because animals carry the plague. Or so Mika's been told. But ever since Ellie vanished a year ago, Mika's suspected his world may be built on secrets--and lies. When a mysterious organization starts recruiting mutant kids to compete in violent virtual reality games, Mika takes the chance to search for his twin sister--and the truth. "A hugely inventive and entertaining read which grabs the reader by the scruff of the neck from the first sentence. It flies along like a laser beam from a blaster and sustains the breakneck pace until the stunning climax. A fresh and exciting take on sci-fi..."--Eoin Colfer *Includes a bonus chapter previewing the breathtaking sequel THE WHISPER!

Think you can rid yourself of a reputation? Think again… Synopsis Kayla used to enjoy school; she loved her Year 6 primary school teacher and worked hard to keep up with the rest of the class in every subject. But when she falls ill during the exam period at the start of Year 7 and finds herself placed in lower sets for all subjects, her grades start changing along with her attitude. It’s boring in these classes and the behaviour is terrible so what is the point in working? Things are made even worse when, two years later, a new girl Steph joins the school in Year 9 and chooses Kayla as her friend. Together they take delight in ruling the school and getting into as much trouble as they possibly can. They are not afraid of anything or anyone. But when Kayla meets Sam, the most popular and handsome boy in the school, she wonders whether throwing away her education is really the smartest thing to do and she tries to distance herself from Steph. That’s when the trouble really starts and Kayla finds a reputation has a habit of following her wherever she goes.