Books with author Chris Allen

"My name is Samantha Green--call me Sam--and I'm a private eye." Desperately in search of your stolen bicycle? Has your cat gone mysteriously missing? Meet Samantha "Sam" Green, Briarton's most precocious private eye. She may be only ten years old, but that's not stopping her from figuring out some very vexing mysteries. Be it a slinking shadow in the night or a pesky vandal on the prowl, Sam has a flair for cracking the toughest case wide open--and getting herself grounded along the way. Samantha Green Mysteries: Book OneThe Case of the Haunted Pumpkin With Halloween one week away, a mystery comes knocking at Samantha Green's door in the form of scary Mrs. Finkel, Briarton's new librarian and suspected witch. When Mrs. Finkel asks for Sam's help to investigate haunting pumpkin deliveries and "noises that vanish," Sam is terrified, but her curious nature just can't resist the challenge. With the help of her best friend, Brian; favorite babysitter, Jenn; and trusty yellow Lab, Murphy, Sam delves into the baffling and downright spooky case. Soon, she is full-tilt into her investigation of the haunting, unexplainable events occurring at Mrs. Finkel's house, from the mounting pile of pumpkins left on her doorstep to menacing notes attempting to run her out of town. As Sam chases the trail of clues, she uncovers yet another mystery--that of Mrs. Finkel herself! Samantha Green and the Case of the Haunted Pumpkin is Christy Lynn Allen's clever, heartwarming mystery for young readers from ages eight to twelve. Fast-paced with plenty of plot twists, it's serious fun for anyone who loves a good mystery, while also shining new light on stereotypes.

This is a delightful true story of one baby turkey poult and his journey to adulthood. Heritage turkeys are endangered livestock. These varieties of turkeys are wonderful parents. Mothers often share raising all the babies together. Even the dads will nurture the young poults by keeping them safe and warm. They love people and make all their human visitors laugh with their antics. Christina has been a professional artist for 30 years and lovingly illustrated the book with beautiful watercolors of these remarkable birds.

Living in a time of industrial revolution, the poor of society struggle daily with terrible living conditions, whereas the rich continue to prosper, often at the expense of the less fortunate. Archie Roker is a well-off teenager living with his father, a prominent, world-renowned surgeon, who is personal physician to the Queen. Having everything he desires, Archie still feels trapped in his life. He only sees his father weekly due to work commitments and spends the majority of his time in his splendid home with Kat, who is the house scullery maid and Ms Buddington, his governess. A series of unusual events, with masked, goggle-wearing strangers and a mechanical raven - along with incredible technological devices this world has never seen - take Archie on a journey beyond his wildest dreams. Visit the world of Alium, the steampunk world; a place where freedom and technology work hand in hand and encounter the evil force that is Imperium - a group of the most influential figures in society, who control everything without anyone knowing. Join Archie on his journey to find the truth about his past and which side his loyalties will lie - Alium or Imperium.

"My name is Samantha Green—call me Sam—and I'm a private eye." Desperately in search of your stolen bicycle? Has your cat gone mysteriously missing? Meet Samantha “Sam” Green, Briarton’s most precocious private eye. She may be only ten years old, but that’s not stopping her from figuring out some very vexing mysteries. Be it a slinking shadow in the night or a pesky vandal on the prowl, Sam has a flair for cracking the toughest case wide open—and getting herself grounded along the way. Now, just in time for Halloween, Sam faces her most baffling and downright spooky case yet. Samantha Green and the Case of the Haunted Pumpkin is Christy Lynn Allen’s clever, heartwarming mystery for young readers from ages eight to twelve. With Halloween one week away, a new mystery comes knocking at Sam’s door, this time in the form of scary Mrs. Finkel, Briarton's new librarian and suspected witch. When Mrs. Finkel asks for Sam's help to investigate haunting pumpkin deliveries and "noises that vanish," Sam is admittedly terrified, but her curious nature just can’t resist the challenge. With the help of her best friend, Brian; favorite babysitter, Jenn; and trusty yellow Lab, Murphy, Sam delves into her most complex case yet. Soon, she is full-tilt into her investigation of the spooky, unexplainable events occurring at Mrs. Finkel's house, from the mounting pile of pumpkins left on her doorstep to menacing notes attempting to run her out of town. As Sam chases the trail of clues, she uncovers yet another mystery—that of Mrs. Finkel herself! Fast-paced with plenty of plot twists, it’s serious fun for anyone who loves a good mystery, while also shining new light on stereotypes. Samantha Green and the Case of the Haunted Pumpkin is a delightful story of one smart cookie who can crack the toughest case going.

Living in a time of industrial revolution, the poor of society struggle daily with terrible living conditions, whereas the rich continue to prosper, often at the expense of the less fortunate. Archie Roker is a well-off teenager living with his father, a prominent, world-renowned surgeon, who is personal physician to the Queen. Having everything he desires, Archie still feels trapped in his life. He only sees his father weekly due to work commitments and spends the majority of his time in his splendid home with Kat, who is the house scullery maid and Ms Buddington, his governess. A series of unusual events, with masked, goggle-wearing strangers and a mechanical raven - along with incredible technological devices this word has never seen - take Archie on a journey beyond his wildest dreams. Visit the world of Alium, the steampunk world; a place where freedom and technology work hand in hand and encounter the evil force that is Imperium - a group of the most influential figures in society, who control everything without anyone knowing. Join Archie on his journey to find the truth about his past and which side his loyalties will lie - Alium or Imperium.

Ever had a terrible teacher? Imagine working in silence, cancelled playtimes and a temper that can bring you to tears. Sound familiar? Well now imagine dart pens, sonic whistles, desks with secret compartments, a stapler for injecting sleeping potions and rocket-powered chairs. Not only is this teacher terrible, but there's also an evil plan afoot and perhaps the children in his class are the only ones who can help.

Ever had a terrible teacher? Imagine working in silence, cancelled playtimes and a temper that can bring you to tears. Sound familiar? Well now imagine dart pens, sonic whistles, desks with secret compartments, a stapler for injecting sleeping potions and rocket-powered chairs. Not only is this teacher terrible, but there's also an evil plan afoot and perhaps the children in his class are the only ones who can help.