Books with author Crystal Chan

Entrenched secrets, mysterious spirits, and an astonishing friendship weave together in this extraordinary and haunting debut that School Library Journal calls “a powerful story about loss and moving on.”Nothing matters. Only Bird matters. And he flew away. Jewel never knew her brother Bird, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Her parents blame Grandpa for the tragedy of their family’s past: they say that Grandpa attracted a malevolent spirit—a duppy—into their home. Grandpa hasn’t spoken a word since. Now Jewel is twelve, and she lives in a house full of secrets and impenetrable silence. Jewel is sure that no one will ever love her like they loved Bird, until the night that she meets a mysterious boy in a tree. Grandpa is convinced that the boy is a duppy, but Jewel knows that he is something more. And that maybe—just maybe—the time has come to break through the stagnant silence of the past.

“A superbly entertaining read.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Will win over teens.” —School Library Journal (starred review) A teen boy’s world gets turned upside-down when a zoo of exotic animals takes over his small town in this wickedly funny, heartbreakingly honest novel that’s perfect for fans of David Arnold.In Makersville, Indiana, people know all about Ronney—he’s from that mixed-race family with the dad who tried to kill himself, the pill-popping mom, and the genius kid sister. If having a family like that wasn’t bad enough, the local eccentric at the edge of town decided one night to open up all the cages of his exotic zoo—lions, cheetahs, tigers—and then shoot himself dead. Go figure. Even more proof that you can’t trust adults to do the right thing. Overnight, news crews, gun control supporters, and gun rights advocates descend on Makersville, bringing around-the-clock news coverage, rallies, and anti-rallies with them. With his parents checked out, Ronney is left tending to his sister’s mounting fears of roaming lions, stopping his best friend from going on a suburban safari, and shaking loose a lonely boy who follows Ronney wherever he goes. Can Ronney figure out a way to hold it together as all his worlds fall apart? From acclaimed author Crystal Chan comes an incisive tale of love, loyalty, and the great leaps we take to protect the people and places we love most.

“A superbly entertaining read.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Will win over teens.” —School Library Journal (starred review) A teen boy’s world gets turned upside-down when a zoo of exotic animals takes over his small town in this wickedly funny, heartbreakingly honest novel that’s perfect for fans of David Arnold.In Makersville, Indiana, people know all about Ronney—he’s from that mixed-race family with the dad who tried to kill himself, the pill-popping mom, and the genius kid sister. If having a family like that wasn’t bad enough, the local eccentric at the edge of town decided one night to open up all the cages of his exotic zoo—lions, cheetahs, tigers—and then shoot himself dead. Go figure. Even more proof that you can’t trust adults to do the right thing. Overnight, news crews, gun control supporters, and gun rights advocates descend on Makersville, bringing around-the-clock news coverage, rallies, and anti-rallies with them. With his parents checked out, Ronney is left tending to his sister’s mounting fears of roaming lions, stopping his best friend from going on a suburban safari, and shaking loose a lonely boy who follows Ronney wherever he goes. Can Ronney figure out a way to hold it together as all his worlds fall apart? From acclaimed author Crystal Chan comes an incisive tale of love, loyalty, and the great leaps we take to protect the people and places we love most.

Entrenched secrets, mysterious spirits, and an astonishing friendship weave together in this extraordinary and haunting debut that School Library Journal calls “a powerful story about loss and moving on.”Nothing matters. Only Bird matters. And he flew away. Jewel never knew her brother Bird, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Her parents blame Grandpa for the tragedy of their family’s past: they say that Grandpa attracted a malevolent spirit—a duppy—into their home. Grandpa hasn’t spoken a word since. Now Jewel is twelve, and she lives in a house full of secrets and impenetrable silence. Jewel is sure that no one will ever love her like they loved Bird, until the night that she meets a mysterious boy in a tree. Grandpa is convinced that the boy is a duppy, but Jewel knows that he is something more. And that maybe—just maybe—the time has come to break through the stagnant silence of the past.

“A superbly entertaining read.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Will win over teens.” —School Library Journal (starred review) A teen boy’s world gets turned upside-down when a zoo of exotic animals takes over his small town in this wickedly funny, heartbreakingly honest novel that’s perfect for fans of David Arnold.In Makersville, Indiana, people know all about Ronney—he’s from that mixed-race family with the dad who tried to kill himself, the pill-popping mom, and the genius kid sister. If having a family like that wasn’t bad enough, the local eccentric at the edge of town decided one night to open up all the cages of his exotic zoo—lions, cheetahs, tigers—and then shoot himself dead. Go figure. Even more proof that you can’t trust adults to do the right thing. Overnight, news crews, gun control supporters, and gun rights advocates descend on Makersville, bringing around-the-clock news coverage, rallies, and anti-rallies with them. With his parents checked out, Ronney is left tending to his sister’s mounting fears of roaming lions, stopping his best friend from going on a suburban safari, and shaking loose a lonely boy who follows Ronney wherever he goes. Can Ronney figure out a way to hold it together as all his worlds fall apart? From acclaimed author Crystal Chan comes an incisive tale of love, loyalty, and the great leaps we take to protect the people and places we love most.

Entrenched secrets, mysterious spirits, and an astonishing friendship weave together in this extraordinary and haunting debut.Nothing matters. Only Bird matters. And he flew away. Jewel never knew her brother Bird, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Her parents blame Grandpa for the tragedy of their family’s past; they say that Grandpa attracted a malevolent spirit—a duppy—into their home. Grandpa hasn’t spoken a word since. Now Jewel is twelve, and she lives in a house full of secrets and impenetrable silence. Jewel is sure that no one will ever love her like they loved Bird, until the night that she meets a mysterious boy in a tree. Grandpa is convinced that the boy is a duppy, but Jewel knows that he is something more. And that maybe—just maybe—the time has come to break through the stagnant silence of the past.

Have you ever wanted to catch a Leprechaun as a kid? We all have! This instructional book teaches kids science while also taking them on an imaginary journey to the edge of rainbow. This is one of the wonder kids books ages 9-12 for kindle. This timeless classic is also one of the top children books by age 5-8. Kids can of all ages are captivated by the how-to on capturing a Leprechaun! As an adventurer, your child is going to be riding the back of a dove, carrying chocolate gold foil coins, and a 4 leaf clover, and much more! Your child will have the right game plan for capturing these sneaky little "wee-people" who love to dress in green.It is one of those kids chapter books that you really need to get for your child. Children's books help children escape into their imagination, and explore the world around them. "How to Catch A Leprechaun" is a prefect blend of imagination and real world science that not only inspires, but also educates. Another thing that is fun is that this is one of those kids books with pictures that really mixes cartoons with real life images. You will find their little cartoon Leprechaun riding the back of a real life grasshopper! Leprechauns always seem to capture the imagination of anyone who hears of the mythical creature that is mostly talked about on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. However, the story of the Leprechaun is one that will entertain and enlighten, year around. This is one of those can't miss kids books for Kindle that everyone should have in their library. This book brings the legends of Ireland to life in a way that almost seems like a cookbook for a kids adventure. Adventure kids chapter books for ages 9-12 like this do not come around everyday. Even the younger kids will appreciate this Irish kids story when it is read to them by a parent or grandparent. Leprechauns and Irish folklore have been around for centuries. Kids have picked shamrocks & four leaf clovers for just as long, trying to get the good luck. In this Irish based story with origins from ancient Celtic fairy tales, the author teaches kids how to use a shamrock and a 4 leaf clover to capture a leprechaun in hiding at the end of rainbow. There are many things to look for, including a dove, a rainbow, and a shamrock. An Irish adventure like this offers a real glimpse into the imaginative world of Leprechauns first created centuries ago. One of the fun things that happens in this book is the child learns how to get the Leprechauns loot that resides in a lucky pot of gold. Using a little trickery, the child is told how to find the Leprechaun's treasure and how to avoid the Leprechaun's magic tricks to get three wishes granted while walking away with the gold. Learn how to shrink yourself. Yes, that is right. You will learn the secrets to becoming a wee person, and learning how to capture the Leprechaun while playing the game the way he plays it. The Leprechaun trap doesn't hurt the little guy either! :-) Overall, it is one of those leprechaun stories that are just great fun and the book has some great pictures! Some people think that leprechauns are real, we won't discount that... (some grown ups in Mobile Alabama recently even thought they spotted a live one!), but the fact remains that as a story, this leprechaun story for kids will go down as one of the classics in children's literature. Also, if you need a St Patrick's Day story for kids, this is it. We consider it a great leprechaun story for young children, a good read, and full of adventure. Get this book and be on the lookout for rainbows! Then let your children run free with their imaginations! They are only little once, you know! "How To Catch A Leprechaun" will open up the world to new possibilities to every kid who reads this wonderful children s book. Don't wait another minute, order this Kindle kids book right now, & let your child enjoy this homespun tale straight from the heart of Ireland! Slán agaibh!