Books with author David Drape

BOOK TWO Here in Book Two, the story continues. A new problem arises for Tommy - somebody is out to kill him. His new assailant - The Mutant Stranger - makes no attempt to hide himself or what he's about. He also has super powers (including lethal, laser vision) and has pledged his allegiance to Antipathy, Tommy's evil adversary in the first book. How will Tommy be able to change such a single-minded bad guy into one of the good guys - or will he?

CHILDREN 3 - 8 FICTION These four, delightful, short stories demonstrate how being helpful to others has its own special, wonder-filled rewards. Uniquely, each story allows the child to "make the book beautiful" by inserting his or her own drawings.It becomes a family treasure for the ages. ' Little Wheel is lonely and feels useless until the old man across the street needs his help. ° Old Mr Muckanstuff - the trash man - has been there to help those in need for six decades. When he needs help, the town folks come to his aid. ' Little Leaf willingly worked hard all spring and summer making food for his tree and clean air for the animals and people nearby. When fall arrived he began a grand adventure he had never dreamed of. ' The Rainbow Princess left her Rainbow Castle (which was against the rules) to play with the animals in the meadow. When her rainbow disappears, her new animal friends help her search for it. KIND WORDS FROM REVIEWERS "Four wonderful stories with four memorable casts of diverse characters. I love the "Make me beautiful" aspect. Georgia Haster, Children's librarian "Kids can't help but see the value of helpfulness as depicted in these four outstanding stories." Jerri Darling, Preschool teacher "What a wonderful idea ~ 'Make the books beautiful'. My son makes a new set every time we read the stories. We're doing it with other books now, as well." Sally Ford, Appreciative Mom ABOUT THE AUTHOR David Drake has been writing for children and teens for more than thirty years. He feels it keeps him young and up-to-date. His message often follows the same theme: The good and rewarding life involves neighbors, freely and eagerly helping neighbors.