Books with author Christopher Tolkien

Barcelona. 24 cm. 277 p., [8] h. de lám. il. Encuadernación en tapa dura de editorial con sobrecubierta ilustrada. Tolkien, J. R. 1892-1973. Editado por Christopher Tolkien ; ilustrado por Alan Lee ; traducción del inglés, Estela Gutiérrez. La historia de los hijos de Húrin. Traducción de: The tale of children of Húrin .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. ISBN: 978-84-672-2428-3

Mary Pretends is a riveting young adult novel from first-time author Todd Christopher that shines on unforgiving light on the issue of bullying and the modern day phenomenon of school-shooters. Mary is a senior at Freeport High School, where she plays for the high school soccer team, has a crush on a shy boy named Jeff, and is very much your average teenage girl. Well, almost. The only thing standing in her way of living a normal, happy life is a girl named Angie, who happens to be the star of the soccer team and is hell-bent on making Mary's life as miserable as possible. Angie's relentless bullying tortures Mary constantly, both mentally and physically, and is destroying any chance of her leading a normal life. Then one day Mary meets Kelly, the new student at Freeport, and her life is sent into a real tailspin. Caught in an emotional tug of war, Mary makes a series of decisions that ultimately lead her down a path toward self-destruction. Will this sweet, normal kid who's been pushed to the edge actually have the conviction to pull the trigger? Find out, when you reach the dramatic conclusion of Mary Pretends. Todd Christopher lives in Galloway Township, New Jersey, just outside of Atlantic City, and runs a small card and gift store in nearby Absecon. When he is not working or writing, he enjoys reading everything from the classics to comic books. This book was inspired by the author's own experiences, being bullied while growing up. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/ToddChristopher

Mary is a senior at Oakcrest High School, where she plays for her high school soccer team and is very much your average teenage girl. Well, almost. The only thing standing in her way of living a normal, happy life is a girl named Angie, who happens to be the star of the soccer team and is hell-bent on making Mary's life as miserable as possible. Angie tortures Mary constantly, both mentally and physically, and it is making her life a living hell. Then one day Mary meets Kelly, the new student at Oakcrest, and Mary's life is sent into a tailspin. Caught in an emotional tug of war, Mary makes a series of decisions that leads her down the path of self-destruction. This book is a roller coaster ride that will take you to the brink of hell and back. Will Mary make the ultimate final decision that will change the lives of many and lead to her untimely end?

Ever since he was a geckling, P.D. Puddleskipper dreamed of exploring the world just beyond the Kapok tree. For P.D. life was more than simply gathering grubs and lounging about in the sun like other geckos. Life was an adventure! But not until a terrible metal beast attacks the Emerald Forest does he finally get his chance. Piloting his latest invention, an airship called the Puddlejumper, P.D. leads his friends, fellow lizard Flora Springtail, a tree frog named Blinky, and a sleepy tree sloth named Waffles on an incredible journey in search of a new home. Join the crew of the Puddlejumper as they bravely venture forth across the Emerald Forest, battling sticky-fingered fruit bats and slippery snakes, exploring far-away places, looking for lost treasure, and making new friends along the way. From Way-Up peak to the Rollie-Roo River, the Cave of Song to the Great Kapok Tree, P.D. and his friends learn the value of friendship through their exciting adventures.

Young Olivia moves to the Florida scrub and finds much more than sand and scrawny oak trees. Caught in a battle for the fate of the universe, she slips down a tortoise burrow into the vast Floridan Aquifer where ancient animals thrive in a mysterious world. She learns the secret of a brilliant pearl and must use its power to discover her life's ultimate destiny. First in the Olivia Brophie series.