Books with author Daniel Williams

Once upon a time, magic left the world for a night. It sighed back in through the scullery door in the morning with the cat, but by then, the Queen of the Northern Elves had fallen into a deep sleep, and, greatly diminished, the returned magic could not wake her.From the author who brought you The Purrfect Christmas and A Gingersnap Cat Christmas comes an enchanting collection of three original yuletide fairy tales, written in the tradition of Jane Yolen and Ursula Vernon.

Prince Regan knows he will be inheriting the throne shortly. Reluctant to assume leadership of the Kingdom he takes one last trip into the forest and encounters a creature thought to be destroyed long ago. This chance encounter winds up teaching him that there are two sides to every story, life is not always as it seems, and to be a great King you first have to be a great man.

Amalee’s world is out of order. She’s used to things being all over the place, because of the frequent presence of her father’s bantering, bickering group of friends. But now everything is a big question mark. School isn’t what it used to be, and Amalee’s not really sure she likes her friends anymore. Life is a mystery that’s weighing her down. Then Amalee’s dad becomes seriously ill, and life becomes even more complicated. The world quiets to a whisper... until Amalee finds help from some very unexpected places. “A poignant, funny debut... readers will be charmed by Williams’ eccentric, lovable characters and her sharp observations about the world of both middle-schoolers and adults.” —Booklist “An uplifting story that will grab young readers.” —Horn Book

Planet Earth is about to be re-set, minus Humans.Can one adventurous Grandfather lead his five Grand Children on a mission to prove humanity is worth saving?Will the greatest insurance policy, a mission to settle humans on another planet, succeed? Or is it just a trap?Grand Adventure in the Himalaya, Tragedy, and a few good laughs along the way, will see Jack Matson and his amazing family take on an age old prophesy in a last ditch attempt to find out if humans are worthy of their place on this planet.And did somebody say Dragon?Land Of The Thunder Dragon is the first book in the Outer Space Nature Boy series, join us for a wild ride across Planet Earth and the galaxy beyond.

When Amalee’s grandmother dies, she inherits a very strange object: a huge champagne bottle filled with over a thousand dollars’ worth of change. Amalee is told to spend the money on something important, so she decides to make a movie about endangered species. Soon there’s as much going on behind the scenes as there is in front of the camera, as Amalee deals with a new friend, a very cute older boy, her wacky family friends, and other challenges. She also discovers something she never expected to find — a link with her mother, who disappeared and died when Amalee was very little. Behind the camera, Amalee comes to understand that the past can never be changed. But the future? Well, that’s another story.... “Williams conveys middle-school insecurities with a sure hand, and Amalee’s narration is a treat to listen to.” —Horn Book

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. After receiving an inheritance from her grandmother and instructed to do something special with the money, young Amalee decides to make a film about endangered animals in order to help their cause, yet during the process she learns a lot about herself, falls in love with a member of the crew, and discovers something special about her mother who passed away when she was just a little girl.

Amalee’s world is out of order. She’s used to things being all over the place, because of the frequent presence of her father’s bantering, bickering group of friends. But now everything is a big question mark. School isn’t what it used to be, and Amalee’s not really sure she likes her friends anymore. Life is a mystery that’s weighing her down. Then Amalee’s dad becomes seriously ill, and life becomes even more complicated. The world quiets to a whisper... until Amalee finds help from some very unexpected places. “A poignant, funny debut... readers will be charmed by Williams’ eccentric, lovable characters and her sharp observations about the world of both middle-schoolers and adults.” ―Booklist “An uplifting story that will grab young readers.” ―Horn Book