Books with author Christopher Nokes

Mythology has always detailed the exploits of flawed gods and heroes, but I find the monsters more interesting because they are often misunderstood and subsequently scorned. Monsters are symbols of the oppressed in this world, and they need a voice to express their perspectives. We cannot hear their voices because the authors, through their silence, have denied many monsters’ perspectives. However, the monsters are the protagonists now and I share their experiences through The Story of Typhon and Echidna ©, which details the conjectural lives of the Greek monsters in their youth. (There are 70 completed written and illustrated pages). Plus, this is probably the first ever story from the point of view Echidna, Typhon and their children. This set of stories is an origin tale and I have the sequels written, but they are still awaiting illustration. This compilation of seven interconnecting children’s stories has an overarching theme about not judging others by their appearances. Some sub-themes that appear are learning how to play without hurting others, accepting others who are disfigured, teaching life lessons to siblings, helping the disabled, and building the confidence of those with body image insecurities. This story also details a scenario in which children may grow up without a father figure. Much of my work (children's books, novels, poems, screenplays) focuses on the increasingly relevant PTSD that victims of bullying experience. I often detail the perspectives of those who are persecuted and treated as monsters, whether they are creatures, insects, beasts, plants, or people. Since I consider myself an insect advocate, my writing encourages people to have more empathy and respect for insects, the little monsters who live among us giants. My primary goal as a writer is to prove that benevolent monsters can be just as gorgeous as those who are within the norm of modern aesthetics. If people accept this idea of monstrosity, society may one day see the extinction of bigoted eyes. As for how my illustrations were created, I hand drew the images, inked them with Sakura pens, scanned them into my computer and used Corel Painter 12 to touch up lines as well as color the layers. The goal of my drawing style is to be simple and expressive because I want these images to resemble the innocence of a child’s drawings. Without being too complex, these images should invite children to replicate the pictures through their own drawings. Although I used gradients for the backgrounds, I chose to not shade the characters so they would stand out more to a child’s eye.The Story of Typhon and Echidna also has a Facebook fan page at: https://www.facebook.com/TheStoryOfTyphonAndEchidna?ref=hlThere may be a few subtle mistakes here and there, but keep in mind that this is my first children's book and I will edit them when I get a chance.Also, the two ants on the covers are Squishy (green) and Squeaky (blue) and will be getting their own series as well.

(Hint: Tap the text on a kindle to enlarge it and make it easier to read)Bernie Sparks and Rocky the Rocket on Bonfire Night:This book is an educational and fun safety book for children which provides an easy and colorful step by step guide on how they can stay safe on Bonfire Night. Bonfire Night is an annual event which is celebrated each year on the 5th November in England. It is celebrated with friends and family who come together to enjoy fireworks and a bonfire. Although Bonfire Night is one of the most exciting and enjoyable nights of the year it can be dangerous, so this book aims at teaching children how to stay safe and what precautions they themselves can take on Bonfire Night. Bernie Sparks and his firework friend Rocky the Rocket are here to provide a colorful step by step guide to staying safe on Bonfire Night.

This Routledge Revival, first published in 1985, gives detailed attention to the bearing of literary theory on questions of truth, meaning and reference. On the one hand, deconstruction brings a vigilant awareness of the figural and narrative tropes that make up the discourse of philosophic reason. On the other it insists that argumentative rigour cannot be divorced from the kind of close reading that has come to characterize literary theory in its more advanced or speculative forms. This present-day ‘contest of faculties’ has large implications for philosophers and critics, many of whom will welcome the reissue of such a clear-headed statement of the impact of deconstruction.

On a street that never feels the warmth of the sun and where it never stops raining… there stands a house with a dark past. On a wet Saturday morning the house comes alive, and the trees begin throwing stones at young Trevor and his best friend Crumb. Soon after they are thrust into an adventure which sees them trying to uncover the answers that they need in order to lift the curse on the evil house. Will they stop it in time… or will the house become strong enough to wreak havoc upon the residents of Terror Street?

Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was meant to reach from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The story of how it was achieved is full of excitement, which readers discover as they explore this pivotal period in American history. Important social studies curriculum topics, including immigration and westward expansion, are presented in an engaging way. Historical images allow readers to place themselves on a wagon train or a railroad. Primary sources are included throughout the text to help readers gain experience relating those sources of information to what they know about history.

Are zoos ethical? There is not one right answer to this challenging question. Readers discover the different arguments that can be made in favor of and against zoos. These different points of view are presented with relevant facts to support them, encouraging readers to understand the different sides of the debate surrounding zoos. Clear main text, eye-catching fact boxes, and detailed graphic organizers help readers make their own informed opinion. Full-color photographs are included to enhance a reading experience that sharpens essential critical thinking skills and encourages readers to approach controversial topics with an open mind.

A young adult fiction, Sinkhole 102 is a sequel to Tunnel 16. Five years after the Tunnel 16 adventure, Rick Jasper is a freshman physics student at Caltech when he is called upon to resolve an underworld conflict, this time in the tunnel system below Malibu Canyon. Rick agrees to do it only because he is promised gold as payment. A sinkhole opens near the beach in Malibu, and an Indian who says the sinkhole is an opening to a sacred site, jumps in and disappears. California Department of Transportation works to seal the hole and hold back the media throng that appears after the Indian disappeared. Meanwhile, upcanyon, Rick and his Indian guide enter the tunnel system and interact with the Invisibles to assist them in resolving their differences.

The Hardwood Hero is the story of Charlie Nickels who moves across the country along with his family before the start of eighth-grade. While his younger sister adapts easily, Charlie struggles to fit in at his new school. He manages to make a few close friends and hopes that joining the basketball team will make this strange new town feel more like home, but he will soon find out that he's in for a challenging season as he ends up riding the bench more than he'd like and butting heads with the star player. Will Charlie persevere, adjust to his new school and have a rewarding season, or will this whole move be nothing more than an air ball? Read to find out...

Valentine Orphanet had an fairly ordinary life until one grey day she saw that advert in a newsagent's window. "Position of employment offered for a researcher/assistant in the field of occult resolution." It seemed more interesting than basic paperwork and filing, but no where did it say anything about exposure to witches, gnomes, Fae, creatures of the night or vampires that share our world with us without our knowledge. We think we sit firmly upon the apex of the Earth's hierarchy pyramid, it came as some surprise to Valentine to find out we were not.Valentine is not always up to speed with her employment routines but she thought that a short spell in hospital may offer her a chance to rest and at least a bunch of grapes from Mr Xanthic, her employer who was a demon in meetings and a demon in pretty much all things he did. Instead of fruit when Mr Xanthic did pay a visit he brought with him a bloodied knife and a list of instructions.Children are being preyed upon in their hospital ward.Young girls have been going missing from small villages across the country. Cattle are being mutilated and left strung across pathways.Demonic rituals in cleaning cupboards.Witches are abroad.And somewhere an Angelic librarian is baking very bad cakes.Someone needs to find out what's happening and if possible bring everything to a satisfactory conclusion. All in a weeks work for Valentine Orphanet, all 13 days of it.