Books with author Cartwright

"A love like that was all consuming and when you received it, there was nothing that would stop you from protecting the person who gave it to you."When Grace accepted the assignment to protect Alex, the human grandson of Lucas Sempre, the head of the Vampire Council, she could not have predicted that her world would be turned upside down. The assignment should have been simple, prevent the Acelades from kidnapping Alex and fulfilling the ancient prophecy that would give them unparalleled power. Instead Grace has been forced to face her past and risk her future.After being on the run, Grace and Alex have now returned to the Forum. Grace is facing an enquiry by the Vampire Council and one of the Council Members Galen wants to see her ruined. It is not only the enquiry that is hanging over Grace's head, Alex now knows that she is his other half and he is set on making her believe they belong together despite the risks to both of them if anyone finds out about their relationship.At least William has returned and with her brother by her side Grace feels that she may just be able to survive the next challenges ahead. Together they prepare to learn the truth about their past and the deception of those they hold dearest. However, as William settles back into his previous life it becomes apparent that he has not returned unscathed from his imprisonment with the Acelades. Grace begins to wonder if she can rely upon her brother as she has before.As Alex's birthday draws near the Acelades become desperate to fulfill the prophecy and Grace is faced with her toughest opponent yet. In her battle to save Alex will Grace be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice?

It’s not every day that a trip to the zoo can lead to you ending up on the other side of the Galaxy!This is the tale of a boy who is whisked away from a family zoo trip and arrives in the court of a gorilla king. He has no idea how he is going to get home and it looks like his host is expecting him to win a battle upon which hangs the balance of his new home!This is a new short story from the author of the popular Roboteers series of children's books.

An authoritative and highly illustrated guide to the RMS Titanic The Titanic was the largest passenger steamship in the world when she set sail on her maiden voyage on April 10, 1912. Just four days later she struck an iceberg and sank, resulting in the deaths of 1,517 people in one of the worst peacetime maritime disasters in history. Here young readers can see how the ship was built, reveal what life was like above and below deck, uncover details of the fatal accident and the aftermath, and consider the world’s fascination with the subject ever since. This guide also includes details of places to visit related to the famous ship.

WINNER: The Wishing Shelf Awards 2015When Martin’s family moved house his Dad told him things would be better: he’d have more space to make his models, his sister would have her own bookshelves so she wouldn’t use his ones and Dad would be doing all his beer brewing in the garden.Nobody said anything about a troll under the lawn!At first they think the troll is cute and funny but things never stay that way. Soon it takes over their whole lives and they realise they should have heeded the warning they found with it: DO NOT FEED THE TROLL!This entertaining and exciting book, aimed at 6 to 10 year olds is packed with action, humour and surprises. It's the sequel to the popular "Sugar the Robot and the race to save the Earth" and winner of the Gold Medal in The Wishing Shelf Awards 2015 http://www.thewsa.co.uk

Ah poker! Surely there is no more ridiculous pastime in which otherwise sensible adults amuse and abuse themselves. The thrill of the cards, the joy of the win, the despair of the loss, and the complaining of the bad beat . . . all of which make poker such a thoroughly exciting and dynamic dance of silliness. Some people take poker rather seriously however, and those people are often the most unintentionally hilarious of all. Hence the creation of this poker book of jokes! Undeniably the best poker book of jokes ever written! (Also the only one!) In the many years I’ve spent happily wasting my time and money at poker tables around the world, I’ve heard just about every poker joke known to either man, donkey, or fish, and I’ve collected them for posterity in this mighty tome. I hope you enjoy them! (And I hope even more that you annoy your friends with them at your next poker game!) Happy reading, Ashton Cartwright

Gold Medal Winner of the Wishing Shelf Awards 2015 When Martin’s family moved house his Dad told him things would be better: he’d have more space to make his models, his sister would have her own bookshelves so she wouldn’t use his ones and Dad would be doing all his beer brewing in the garden. Nobody said anything about a troll under the lawn! At first they think the troll is cute and funny but things never stay that way. Soon it takes over their whole lives and they realise they should have heeded the warning they found with it: DO NOT FEED THE TROLL!

La Jolla, Jewel of My Childhood lifts the curtain on a very special window of time and place: WWII La Jolla as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Full of the adventures of boyhood, Cartwright vividly brings the time period and people to life. Its colorful story-telling and depth of emotional vulnerability make it a memorable universal and timeless read. "It is novelist history, rivaling any American author..."

Alaska's Animals shows how various animals are different, comparing things like noses, feet, tails and dwellings with colorful, detailed and clever close-up compositions. All illustrations are accompanied by Shannon Cartwright's lyrical verses that roll of your tongue while reading it aloud. The book stands on its own, but the underlying theme uses Alaska's animals to introduce the concept of "diversity" in an entertaining subtle way. Recently news reports estimated 20 percent of US households speak a language other than English at home, so her message becomes more important every day. A surprise ending extends her message to a worldwide application.

Alaska's Animals shows how various animals are different, comparing things like noses, feet, tails and dwellings with colorful, detailed and clever close-up compositions. All illustrations are accompanied by Shannon Cartwright's lyrical verses that roll of your tongue while reading it aloud. The book stands on its own, but the underlying theme uses Alaska's animals to introduce the concept of "diversity" in an entertaining subtle way. Recently news reports estimated 20 percent of US households speak a language other than English at home, so her message becomes more important every day. A surprise ending extends her message to a worldwide application.