Books with author Dan Wallace

A Tide in Time follows the misfortunes of Matthew and Abby Roving, siblings plunged into double lives as modern teens and accidental secret agents at the heart of the American Revolution. The trouble begins when Matthew stumbles on an antique ship's logbook that functions like a time portal. Soon the 12 year old Matthew is solo-sailing a Death Ship, escaping from murderous mutineers, and managing the affairs of future national heroes like John Paul Jones and Ben Franklin, helping them to keep their focus on the Revolution. But every time he's in the past, his past self is taking his place in the present--creating endless scenes of confusion. As well throughout the story his older sister, Abby, must deal with the mess Matthew leaves behind him every time he makes a jump from 1772 to the modern era. Framing the story is Matthew and Abby's quest to save their naval captain father from British agent Wydontia Gaway, a sinister spinster with chameleon-like qualities, while ensuring the American Revolution starts on time, To be continued in Books Two through Five.

In 2010's brilliant AWKWARD SITUATIONS FOR MEN, Danny Wallace entertained us with wonderful bite-sized stories from his often embarrassing and bewildering everyday life as a man. Well, now it's 2011 and Danny is back - and he's even more confused than ever! A lot has happened to Danny Wallace in the past year. He has had a baby and has been hobnobbing with the powers that be in Hollywood. But that hasn't made him any less awkward. Being more of a grown up brings its own baffling etiquette and expected social graces, and no-one has told Danny. Join Danny once again on his very funny stumble through more Awkward Situations. It's not easy being a man!

In the great land of Nebula, all boys reaching the age of eighteen must undertake a dangerous initiation into manhood. Will of Harken, a Prince of Noble blood, is no exception. On his eighteenth birthday, Will is sent alone to a desert isle where he must kill a vicious shape-shifting beast. The beast will test all of Will’s courage and resolve, but no more so than the evil men, who in his absence have murdered his father, and are now out to kill him. Will escapes the assassins, only to be kidnapped by sky pirates who pilot him thousands of miles from his home to be sold into slavery. Thus begins an epic journey that will take Will into the most savage and fantastical worlds ever imagined.Inspired by the works of Shakespeare, driven by the winds of Homer, and molded by the imagination of one of Hollywood’s greatest mythmakers, Mr. Wallace has invented an Elizabethan Fairy Tale and Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure story of the grandest order. Written with a nod to the poetry and style of the Bard, those who love Shakespeare are assured of a fantastic read. And for those who love Fantasy and Adventure, be prepared for a ride on one of the most incredible literary roller coasters ever invented. Welcome to the strange and beautiful world of D.J. Wallace.

Ever wondered what it would be like to finish school early and head off into the wider world in search of adventure? Well, this is exactly what Arthur decides to do. Though happy and content in the stillness and quiet of his home surroundings, Arthur's return is a tale of a young man's journey of exploration and self-discovery. A story that reflects on a life so far and of the youthful curiosity, thought and fascination with the diverse people he meets and the relationships he forms.A must read for young aspiring adventurers!

'I, Danny Wallace, being of sound mind and body, do hereby write this manifesto for my life. I swear I will be more open to opportunity. I swear I will live my life taking every available chance. I will say Yes to every favour, request, suggestion and invitation. I Will Swear To Say Yes Where Once I Would Say No.' Danny Wallace had been staying in. Far too much. Having been dumped by his girlfriend, he really wasn't doing the young, free and single thing very well. Instead he was avoiding people. Texting them Instead of calling them. Calling them Instead of meeting them. That is until that one fateful date when a mystery man on a late-night bus told him to 'Say Yes more'. These three simple words changed Danny's life forever. Yes Man is the story of what happened when Danny decided to say Yes to everything, in order to make his life more interesting. And boy, did it get more interesting.