Books with author Craig Phillips

Zeus and Hercules face a very hungry giant in this latest Heroes in Training chapter book!Zeus and Hercules may have gotten a scale from the nine-headed hydra, but that isn’t enough for King Eurystheus to forgive Hercules for egging his temple. For their next task, the Oracle Pythia reveals that, to make Eurystheus happy, they have to get the golden belt from the queen of the Amazons—a band of warrior girls. Although the Amazons are friendly enough, there’s just one problem…they think that boys are stinky! And Hercules hasn’t been great at getting people to like him. But before they even reach the Amazons, they are caught by the awful giant Alkyoneus. He has seven daughters to feed, and the boys would make for a perfect snack. Can Zeus and Hercules escape his clutches and get the belt in time? Or will they end up in hot water?

Zeus and the Olympians are tasked with finding a magical horse in this Heroes in Training adventure.When Zeus meets a young boy named Hermes, he claims to have their next quest from Pythia, the Oracle at Delphi. But he wants something for the information: Zeus must hand over the winged sandals he took from Perseus after their last battle. What he doesn’t know is that Perseus had stolen those sandals from someone…Hermes! Could those sandals be another magical object? When Hermes starts to fly, Zeus knows they have found another Olympian for their group—and Hermes lets Zeus know their next adventure will be to “find the force that sings.” Since Pythia never tells them exactly the right words (her glasses tend to get a little foggy), they figure out that they are supposed to find “the horse with wings.” With the help of a reluctant Hermes and another new boy named Ron, the Olympians are off in search of a winged horse­—with a few surprises along the way!

What would life be like if you couldn’t dream?The people of the conurbation live a mundane existence. They work in the fields toiling the land, on weeks-end they go to the committee hall. They survive. They don’t squabble, they don’t fight, war, or cause problems for the Directorship that preside over them, and they don’t dream. They don't even know there's a word for it.Well, most of them. Ronnie is an unusual fourteen year-old boy. He always thought he was different from everyone else, but now he's beginning to understand why. Ronnie likes to venture outside of conurbation bounds, hunting rabbits, chasing wild dogs, and swimming in the brook. Ronnie's having dreams he doesn’t understand, and they’re spilling into his waking life. In class he’s been drawing pictures of strange lands, and when questioned he tells people he’s seen the places in visions.Ronnie has many clashes with Warden Max, who’s chief purpose is to keep the conurbation running smoothly. But Max has a secret of his own; he knows why Ronnie is special: an age old promise to his father; a life-long experiment that now threatens to damage the peace of the society. When Ronnie falls asleep in class one day, and is talking to himself, enough is enough — Max must rectify his mistake.The Boy Who Dreamed is an adventure story like no otherThe reader is sucked into the plot as Ronnie fights to discover more about his past and the founding of the society. We follow him as he matures into a man and must make tough decisions. Should he take Lisa’s offer of marriage and settle in the conurbation, or leave the society that has fostered him, in search of his father, and risk losing everything?

Find out why girls are raving about Lola! An exhilarating and heartfelt story of middle school adventure and intrigue, The Adventures of Lola proves you don’t have to stick to the status quo to save the day. Written with wit and gripping insight into what it takes for teenage girls to stand up for what is right, The Adventures of Lola is dazzling in its magic and excitement. To 13-year-old Lola, the world is not a very magical place. She often gets in trouble, whether it’s with her parents, who find her rich imagination a bit tiresome, or at school, where the teachers see her as being far too dramatic. But Lola knows she is meant to do more in life, like maybe save the day…someday. But when Lola and her friends realise that something disastrous is about to strike their town, they gather their strengths and are determined to solve the mystery. Their sleuthing soon brings them all the way to the King, who is less than pleased with Lola’s fearless hunt for the truth. As Lola struggles to remain in the good graces of the people in her life, she starts to realize just how unique she truly is…and just how magical her life might actually be.

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction . . . and more explosive!Author/educator Phil Kent is trying to finish his latest novel—in a secluded area in Nova Scotia. Kent and his wife love the setting: peaceful, idyllic, perfect . . . . . . Until it was not! A body found on the shore; a gold coin discovered nearby. Elements similar to his stories, Kent’s natural curiosity and thirst for adventure kick in and he calls his SEAL friend Bill Lander to help solve the mysteries. Kent and Lander, along with Kent’s wife Cyndi, start making connections that spread from ancient Knights Templar and the Oak Island treasure to intended targets all over the world. Follow this trio as they tackle a devious plan that threatens western civilization as we know it. Can they thwart the terrorists? Can they crack the code? Can they save millionsOr will it be another catastrophe that Kent can write about?Lee Gimenez, the award-winning author of 13 books, including several bestsellers, reviewed Comes the Awakening "An excellent novel. This thriller is a great read. Good plotting, pacing, and characters, with plenty of mystery elements throughout. I recommend this novel to people who enjoy fast-paced thrillers. I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author." Yvonne says: "The relationship between Phil and Bill is really strong and you can sense that they trusted each other with their lives. Whilst I felt I knew everything about Phil, Bill was another matter and I was still finding things about him the further I got into the story. One of my favourite characters was Cyndi, Phil’s wife as whizz on a computer and an essential part of the team as her research skills were the best. She understood the importance of the mystery and let Phil go off and investigate.While there may be some comparisons to Dan Brown’s novels, this story was so much better, . . . "

Having a special power isn't always funWhat would you do if you could hear into the past?Brianna, a teenage girl, lives in Florida with her Mom, swims for the high school team in the evenings, hangs out with her friends on the weekends. Sounds pretty normal, hey? Except she’s not. What fifteen year old girl, is? True, but how many teenagers can hear people that aren’t there? Shortly after the death of her father, Brianna discovers she has a strange ability. Or is it more accurately a curse? Her world turns upside down as she grapples with her voices, her past, and somehow finds herself in the murky underworld of Florida fighting for everybody’s future; investigating criminals that are trafficking children, right in the heart of her community.

When Minesh and his friends accidentally set-off a strange machine they find in a park, they’re zapped back in time to Victorian London. The four school-friends enjoy meeting larger-than-life characters and seeing the sights, but soon realise they need to use their wits and knowledge from the 21st Century, to get back to it, before they’re stuck in Victorian England forever.Building rafts, constructing makeshift compasses and rigging pulley systems are some of the exploits of the characters, as they navigate their way through history, and try to escape the local police force, who want to lock them up for crimes they didn’t commit.Journey with the gang into the 19th Century where you’ll witness wondrous places, such as the Crystal Palace, James Starley’s Workshop, and the Royal Navy Headquarters.This adventure story will appeal to fans of MacGyver, Katherine Rundell, and Spielberg movies. Learn about history and science as you explore Adventure Club : The Broken Time Machine.

Three men seeking to destroy western civilization...and a few good people determined to stop them. Terrorist attacks. A nation on high alert. A mandatory mission. It shouldn't take an explosion—or death—to deliver a message. All that novelist Phil Kent wanted was to watch a football game with his lifelong friend Bill Lander while their wives were shopping at the Miami Mall...and they even made it through the first half. But then the terrorist attack on the mall left Lisa Lander in a coma—and that was only the beginning. Kent and Lander quickly find themselves facing a call to action. On high alert, the CIA recruits retired SEAL Lander to gear up and lead an “off-the-books” operation to return fire against the terrorist acts striking the U.S, Canada, and Europe by a new cell only known as IM4WD, led by Ahmad Bin Ladr. As Lander watches his wife struggle to live, he agrees—on the sole condition that Kent is incorporated into this mission. Ahead of them is a plot masterminded to bring the United States and their NATO allies to their knees. As they slowly peel back the layers of this shocking plan, they are horrified at the twists they uncover in this high-stakes mission. As Destruction Day quickly approaches, Lander and his team are the only people that stand in the way between their culture’s survival—and mass destruction. The third book in the Kent/Lander series, The Survival Initiative will throw you into the fight for everything you hold dear. Join Phil and Cyndi Kent, former SEAL Bill Lander, and their friends and allies, and learn exactly what friendship, love, and determination can do against terrorism!Can they shut down the plot before the fatal blow?

A year after finding out she has magical powers beyond her imagination, Lola finds herself on the beautiful East Coast of Australia in Byron Bay, where she has been accepted into Protector Fairy Training Camp. She and her best friends Allie and Jet enjoy learning to surf, making new friends, and working closely with Katia, the Queen of the Water Fairies. Lola is excited to be one step closer to becoming a world-famous adventurer, protecting the earth like she has always dreamed of. However, her new home is threatened when a dark force wreaks havoc in the ocean, striking down countless sea animals with a mysterious illness. When tragedy strikes and a beautiful young dolphin dies, Lola is determined to uncover the truth. She learns of a Water Fairy legend about an Ocean Monster that wants to destroy human life if the oceans aren’t respected and cared for. Lola needs to separate myth from truth. She is beset by disturbing nightmares and bolstered by an instinct telling her that there has to be more going on than she knows. Will the adventurous Lola be able to unravel the Ocean Monster mystery and save the day once again?

An exciting new fairy tale in the style of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland. The Blue Awakening is the first in a series of five books chronicling the magical exploits of Princess Blue, Princess Victoriana, and Lady Charlotte along with many other endearing characters as they experience one adventure after another. The princesses are quickly thrust into the center of a dangerous battle between the forces of good and evil. The three beautiful young heroines are of questionable royalty, although together they are an overwhelming force of righteousness. The princesses’ youth and innocence, along with Lady Charlotte’s inner fire, leave them susceptible to the malevolent forces of a very beautiful, yet powerfully wicked and cunning baroness. As the princesses face the forces of evil they are secretly protected by a mythical sisterhood of courageous and talented women and possibly even a silver angel. The Blue Series is filled with kings and queens, knights and debutantes, brigands and bandits, young men and women coming of age along with a unique host of very special animals and creatures. Originally written as a fairy tale to be read aloud to children at bedtime, the stories evolved into a series of books even adults will enjoy. Reading to a group or reading alone, The Blue Awakening along with the rest of the Blue Series are great fun for those of all ages. Author’s notation: Periodically the realities of being in a combat zone unexpectedly shattered my imaginary world and thrust me back into the ever present dangers of Iraq. Notations of rocket attacks and other such interruptions are inserted exactly where they occurred while writing this story.C.B. PhillipsPhoenix BaseBaghdad, Iraq

In this exciting new chapter book series from New York Times-bestselling author Tracey West, a ninja-in-training must use skills he doesn't know he has to defeat a deadly enemy.A dragon has been spotted in a far-off village, and Hiro fears the worst. What if fallen warlord Fujita has returned to seek revenge on Kenkoro? Hiro and his friends go in search of the truth, and soon discover that the dragon is not Fujita at all-it's his sister. Kotone guards the Jade Temple. Legend says that if the temple falls, the land will die. To protect the temple from Fujita, Kotone used powerful magic that trapped her in dragon form. But now that Fujita is plotting revenge, it's up to Hiro and his friends to save Kotone and the temple from destruction.