Books with author David Hall

From the floodlit TV studios of Mumbai to the glittering Rajput courts, Vikram, Amanjit, Deepika and Ras must battle the sorcerer-king Ravindra: his power is growing, and so is his evil reach . . . The second in award-winning author David Hair's series The Return of Ravana.Mumbai, 2010: Everyone's talking about Swayamvara Live!, the TV reality show recreating the ages-old custom where young men compete for the hand of a noble bride. In this case, the bride is Bollywood stunner Sunita Ashoka, who is pledged to marry the man who wins the on-screen contest. For Vikram Khandavani, it's a chance to draw out his nemesis Ravindra, the reincarnated sorcerer-king - but he's taking a deadly gamble.Delhi, 1175: King Prithviraj Chauhan is about to storm the swayamvara of the beautiful Sanyogita - but he's not the only one fixated on the bride-to-be: Ravindra-Raj is coming too, and he's riding at the side of a fierce invader. Only Chand Bardai, in another life known as Aram Dhoop, the Poet of Mandore, stands between Ravindra and all the thrones of India.'David Hair hasn't just broken the mould. He's completely shattered it' - Bibliosanctum on The Pyre

A gripping novel for young adults that captures both the daring and the everyday realities of serving in the Air Force during the Second World War. Pete and Paul yelled together. 'Bandit! Nine o'clock! Bandit!' Jack spun to stare. There was the Messerschmitt on their left, streaking straight at them. Eighteen-year-old Jack wanted to escape boring little New Zealand. But he soon finds that flying in a Lancaster bomber to attack Hitler's forces brings terror as well as excitement. With every dangerous mission, he becomes more afraid that he'll never get back alive. He wants to help win the war, but will he lose his own life?

Neil is sick of his boring life. He should be famous by now. Especially since he traveled trillions of light-years through space and returned with all of the answers to the universe. Neil’s bad decision has left one of his classmates stranded on another planet. Neil and Marie must rescue their friend before the creature that is stalking him gets their first. Race Through Space: Event Horizon continues the adventure from highly rated Race Through Space Trilogy and introduces creative new worlds and the creatures that inhabit them. Race Through Space is a kid-centered sci-fi series that pays homage to the adventure movies from the 1980’s and to the real life scientists that have expanded our understanding of the universe.

There is no escape from destiny . . . is there? 'Riveting! Like its reincarnated heroes, I was drawn again and again to David Hair's gripping, blood-soaked tale' - Chris Bradford, author of Young SamuraiFor four young men and women trapped in its story-cycle, the Ramayana is not just a legend: it is their fate!In every life they have ever lived, Vikram, Amanjit, Rasita and Deepika have been persecuted and killed by Ravindra on his quest to reincarnate as Ravana, the Demon-King. Now Ravindra has captured Rasita, and demonic beings are rallying to his cause. His triumph is looking certain. Vikram and Amanjit must rescue Rasita - but in every past life, Vikram has died at Ravindra's hands. This time, failure is not an option. This time, if Ravindra wins, it will be for ever.'David Hair hasn't just broken the mould. He's completely shattered it' - Bibliosanctum Ages-old mysteries must be uncovered and forgotten powers regained as the fight to defeat Ravindra moves toward the final, heart-stopping climax and a finalé that is as startling as it is electrifying.

It's New Zealand, 1914, and the Great War is raging on battlefields in Europe. King and Country are calling! William eagerly enlists for the army but his younger brother, Edmund, is opposed to the whole idea of war and he refuses to join up.While William trains to be a soldier, Edmund is arrested and put in prison as a conscientious objector. Both brothers discover that the shocking realities of war are a far cry from what they had imagined.And what they experience challenges each of their tightly-held beliefs to the maximum. This book is a triple award-winner by acclaimed New Zealand writer of YA fiction, David Hill.'...there are stories that need to be told over and over again, to introduce a new generation of readers to important ideas and to critical times in their country's history...' --New Zealand Post Book Awards'Real, raw ... and fabulous all at the same time.' --Adele Broadbent, writer/reviewer'Beautifully written and deeply engrossing...' --Otago Daily TimesDavid Hill is one of New Zealand's leading writers for children and young people. He studied at the Victoria University of Wellington and initially became a high school teacher, teaching both in New Zealand and the UK. David's books have been published internationally and his short stories and plays for young people have been broadcast worldwide.He has won numerous awards for his writing in New Zealand and overseas and was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2004.

Scary Stories for Kids: Book 1 - 3 includes three short story collections:SCARY STORIES FOR KIDS is a macabre collection of five stories that includes ghosts, haunted paintings, zombies, and killer robots. The collection includes:THE OPEN GRAVETHE CORNER WITCHTRACKING DEATHOVERTIMEMOORE’S TREASURESCARY STORIES FOR KIDS 2 is a macabre collection of seven stories that includes ghosts, flying demons, witches, assassins, and a secret society. The collection includes:THE DEMON OF DEATH SKIESGHOST REPORTTHE WALKING DEADSOCIETY OF THE BLACK SKULLTALK OF DEMONSTHE NEEDLE'S REVENGETHE WITCH BREWSCARY STORIES FOR KIDS 3 is a macabre collection of eight stories that includes ghosts, wizards, witches, vampires, and a talking snakes. The collection includes:GHOST BANKRUPTTIME OF DEATHTHE GHOST’S RED JACKETA LAND CURSEDDEATH AMONG THE STARSSEEING THINGSSPEAKING TO SNAKESTHE GHOSTLY LOOT

Inside you will find 9 hidden object games suitable for children. The first six games are finding the differences between two similar pictures. The last three games are finding hidden object amid a full page of fun pictures (similar to I Spy or Where’s Waldo). All hidden picture games are in full color that can easily be seen on black and white or color devices. A link is also provided in the back of the book to large images visible on the Internet for those who would like more detail or to download the images. All games are provided with solutions.**Please note: This is not an app or containing interactive content. All pictures are static as you would find in a paper book. Formatted best for Kindle. Please download a sample as image size may vary depending on device.**

Neil Webb is a nerdy, brilliant kid from a small town in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The only thing that is on Neil’s mind is how is he and his best friend Marie are going to spend their summer vacation. His life is upended when he receives a mysterious message from his scientist father. Now, he must decide whether to save his father or change the course of human evolution. RACE THROUGH SPACE is a kid-centered sci-fi series that pays homage to the adventure movies from the 1980’s and to the real life scientists that have expanded our understanding of the universe.

Life began to make sense in the summer of 1971. With his best friend George, the author travels to England where they buy BSA motorcycles tor a trip lasting the summer and crossing a dozen and a half countries. Sleeping on the ground, eating at markets and traveling the back roads, they see a continent of magnificent beauty, full of fascinating people. While traversing Czechoslovakia they see the misery caused by communist rule. First on the scene of a fatal traffic accident, they learn how fragile life is. From a farm family in Austria they find kindness and friendship more powerful than cultural and language differences. This is the true story of a summer spent by an eighteen-year-old boy who grew up quickly in those three months. The author shares what life was like during one summer of youth, how he felt and what he learned as he crossed the threshold to adulthood.

Neil is sick of his boring life. He should be famous by now. Especially since he traveled trillions of light-years through space and returned with all of the answers to the universe. Neil’s bad decision has left one of his classmates stranded on another planet. Neil and Marie must rescue their friend before the creature that is stalking him gets their first. Race Through Space: Event Horizon continues the adventure from highly rated Race Through Space Trilogy and introduces creative new worlds and the creatures that inhabit them. Race Through Space is a kid-centered sci-fi series that pays homage to the adventure movies from the 1980’s and to the real life scientists that have expanded our understanding of the universe.

Ravindra is back, and close to his dream of becoming the Demon King Ravana once and for all - unless Vikram, Amanjit, Deepika and Ras find their own powers, evil will overwhelm the world . . .Bollywood superstar Sunita Ashoka's reality show Swayamvara Live! has ended in bloodshed and disaster, and Vikram, Amanjit and Rasita are on the run, accused of her murder. And just like the heroes of the Ramayana, they soon find themselves beset by the same perils as Rama, Laksmana and Sita.When an unexpected death forces Vikram into the open, they start to despair - but there is some hope: Amanjit's warrior skills are returning, Rasita is beginning to remember her own past lives, and Deepika is awakening to terrifying new powers. But the enemy, Ravindra, has also found allies: the nightmarish Rakshasa army.Memories and legends are coming alive all over India. The fight to the finish has begun . . .'David Hair hasn't just broken the mould. He's completely shattered it' - Bibliosanctum on The Pyre