Books with author Christi Thomas

Royce de’Blanc is a devoted rebel smuggler, determined to take down the de’Liraan royal family and willing to do anything to help the rebel cause. Anything includes rescuing the kidnapped de’Liraan prince for the reward money to finance the rebels, who are low on funds. Royce succeeds in rescuing Prince Derick, dragging him, along with his sister Rory and the two passengers on their ship, Kaiya and the talentless bard Nicholas, into a dangerous adventure. The five of them find themselves on the run, doggedly pursued by the kidnappers, who are determined to get back the prince by any means necessary. What Royce does not know is that Derick cannot simply return home because his own brother Prince Cael is the one out to kill him. Tension rises on the ship as Royce and Derick clash more and more, especially as Royce notices his sister getting too friendly with the prince, and they begin to suspect that someone onboard is out to get them. All in all, Royce is realizing there would have been easier ways to fund the rebels.

Bound by duty, sixteen-year-old Morgan must begin forewarning human deaths. After all, that’s her job as a newly-appointed Ban Sidhe (banshee). Conflicted when the Inner Ring—a ruling group of elite Sidhe—assigns a fifteen-year-old boy as her first death to call on her road to adulthood, Morgan must make a critical decision. Will she help end such a young life or follow her instincts and refuse to make the call? With the lingering pain of her mother’s absence and the mystery of her father’s recent disappearance, the young Ban Sidhe feels lost. Aided only by her overly-critical twin sisters and an eccentric seer, Morgan must confront her weaknesses and decide whether to fulfill her duty by calling Aidan’s death or create her own destiny by following her gut. Aidan, on the other hand, is a seemingly average teen who has to deal with his parents inexplicable redeye drive from the Salt Lake valley to north Idaho. While being away from his friends for spring break seems like torture enough, it is the recent knowledge of his father’s affair that leaves him troubled. While struggling to keep his emotions in check, Aidan finds that no matter how hard he tries to hold himself together, his once-simple life is splitting apart. But as he discovers more about his father’s family and history, the quicker he comes to understand that appearances are deceiving. Even further, he does not realize that a young Ban Sidhe in crow-form is following him, seeking to call his death.

When a prince asks a princess who is very bored to go on a ride to round up dragons, the princess readily agrees. On their journey they meet a very strange dragon who is very different from what they expected. He acts like a dragon, but he has unusual talents and requests. The prince and the princess do conquer him, but in ways that surprise the reader. (Primary grades)

When Morgan and her twin sisters had secured the Northern Gateway to the Otherworld, they were certain that the breach had been contained. But now that young women are being found dead with their chests ripped open, the ruling Inner Ring requires Sidhe intervention to ensure that no creature from the Otherworld is on a rampage. Just when sixteen-year-old Ban Sidhe (banshee), Morgan, thought her life in Finias was going back to normal, the murders in southeastern Idaho pull her back into the bizarre human world. In order to fulfill her next step in the journey of becoming the next High Queen of the Ban Sidhe, Morgan must investigate the happenings in the small town of Lava Hot Springs. But as she struggles to attend high school and pretend to be human, can she forget her parents' absence and focus on finding a mass murderer before he finds her?

Bound by duty, sixteen-year-old Morgan must begin forewarning human deaths. After all, that's her job as a newly-appointed Ban Sidhe (banshee), a death caller. Conflicted when the Inner Ring-the elite group of ruling Sidhe-assigns a fifteen-year-old boy, Aidan Tanner, as her first death to keen on her road to adulthood, Morgan must make a critical decision. Will she help end such a young life or follow her instincts and refuse to make the call? And if that isn't difficult enough, Morgan's help is needed as the Sidhe and human worlds are about to face a crisis foretold in the Thousand-Year Sidhe Prophecy. With the lingering pain of her mother's absence and the mystery of her father's recent disappearance, the young Ban Sidhe feels lost. Aided only by her overly-critical twin sisters and an eccentric seer, Morgan must confront her weaknesses and make the hardest decision of her life. Alone.Sidhe's Call is a modern young adult fantasy set in the Idaho wilderness.

Perfect Book to explain Death, Heaven, Spirit, and Jesus to a child that has lost a younger sibling SUDDENLY (i.e., SIDS, Accidents, etc) Tender story about Luke and his baby brother Jake. Luke tells of all of his favorite things he and Jake did. They were inseparable. Until Jesus took Jake home to Heaven. The creative way the author explains Heaven, Spirit, Jesus, and death though the eyes of the child, helps the child relate in terms and illustrations they understand. From a child's point of view for a child.

A secret message from someone called "Breaker of Chains" has thrust Morgan back into the human world. Most Sidhe believed that The Chain of Constance—a fundamentalist faction of Ban Sidhe—was dissolved centuries ago. But for Morgan, their existence is far from over. Between the Chain's three-spiraled talisman left at her mother's last known location and a cryptic note from someone wanting to destroy the occult group, Morgan knows the Chain must be alive and well. But as she searches for answers about the mysterious note and her father's disappearance, she is unsure of who to trust. In attempt to keep her friends close and her enemies closer, Morgan begins her final journey with the help of her kelpie friend, Hector, and her faultfinding sister, Branna. As she searches through secret tunnels and a haunted penitentiary, Morgan hopes to find answers. More importantly, will Morgan help break the Chain of Constance or will the Chain of Constance break her?

A beautifully written and illustrated childrens book of how children cope with the loss of another child to cancer. Ages 3-7 Join Megan as she helps her cousin Brittany on the day Brittany goes to heaven. Megan paints a pretty butterfly with beautiful wings, which Brittany will wear when the angels take her to heaven. An ideal book that opens the door for discussion about the death of a child.

<p>Cutie the Busy Bunny is a true story about how a very curious Holland Lop climbs, runs, and hops into humorous situations. Young readers will identify with Cutie and how his antics often get him into trouble. Parents will appreciate how the story affirms their role as gentle guides in the lives of their children.</p> <p>Cutie lives with a good family, and when he is not getting into trouble he shares a pen with Rachel and Cloudy. Come, share in his adventures as he learns about holes, fences, the house, and reading, and he explores and runs away from Papi! Oh curious Cutie, how you get yourself into trouble! Good thing Papi is there to watch over you and help you out of your scrapes.</p> <p>Our world is full of interesting animals like Cutie and people like Papi. Every day, you can see, hear, smell, touch, and maybe taste something new. Learn through exploring the world, but with your parents and teachers as guides to keep you out of trouble.</p> <p></p> <p>Christian Thomas Kaye helps raise two active boys and several rabbits. Christian finds purpose in showing how God’s Word is relevant to the lives of children and adults alike through inspiring, true stories. When he not writing, Christian works as a registered nurse and volunteers in church activities. He and his wife, children and rabbits reside in Fort Worth, Texas.</p>

A beautifully written and illustrated childrens book of how children cope with the loss of another child to cancer. (Ages 8-12) Join Shelby as she realizes how much she cares for her sister Brittany. She views Brittany as a gift rather than a burden, especially when she discovers how wonderful hugs and kisses can be. Shelby gives hugs and kisses to her family and Brittany gives hugs and kisses to Jesus. An ideal book that opens the door for discussion about the death of a child.