Books with author David Walke

Fourteen year-old Fancy has spent months on the trail of the people who kidnapped her four year-old sister Danni. When she found the man, he had been killed by his female accomplice.She finally found the woman, only to see her dive over the rail of the sternwheeler they were on to her apparent death when she hit the paddlewheel.Losing hope with both kidnappers gone, she gives up the search for her sister and goes to join her friend and mentor Phyllis Compton in Louisville, where Phyllis has opened a saloon with Fancy as an absent partner.

Widower Thomas P. Greene has to leave his daughters, fourteen year-old Fancy and four year-old Danni when he is called into the service of the Confederacy at the beginning of the war.He knows Fancy is a responsible kid, and he's taught her everything he could about how to run their family farm—planting, nurturing, harvesting. He hates to leave her with all that responsibility, but he has no choice.Only a few months into the war, he is captured by Yankee soldiers at Antietam. He is then taken to a prison camp at Fort Delaware, where he spends the remainder of the war, poorly fed and his wounds untreated.When the Yankees finally release him at the war's end, he is penniless and still has untreated war injuries, and he has to make his way back to Florence, Alabama on foot.Finally reaching home a year after his release, he finds his girls gone and his home and farm taken over by an unscrupulous neighbor who tries to kill him. No one knows where his girls are.Follow the adventures as Tom tries to rebuild his life and find his beloved daughters.

Devastated after the murder of her friend, mentor and business partner, Fancy can't stand the haunting memories attached to her life in Louisville, Kentucky. She needs to start a new life elsewhere.After much thought, she decided to head west. The Union Pacific is beginning to build its portion of the transcontinental railroad, and thousands of workers will be far from home out on the prairies seeking recreation.The situation should be ideal for an experienced saloon owner to build a mobile saloon and follow the construction.

What happens if socialists get everything they want? What’s the endgame?Political correctness makes us hesitate to speak for fear of offending someone and being marked as a hater. All we want is a rational discussion about things that affect our freedom and opportunities.The first Rule Monkeys understand the enormous responsibility entrusted to them by common monkeys. The new nation works and all are happy. Then, things change. Little Sani Dom ekes out a living with his fishing net. He sees discontent among the towns folk. Tension escalates and word of a secret meeting spreads. At the meeting, a wise old monkey provides some answers. But are these the answers the monkeys want to hear?“By logically imagining the consequences of given actions and behaviors, this simple story vaccinates the reader’s mind against involuntary acceptance of liberal mandates.”–From the Introduction of The Monkey Endgame (see the Look Inside feature.)Who is this book for?It’s for the young adult looking for relatable—and dare I say it fun—political fiction.It’s for parents who believe part of parenting involves schooling their children in the ways of politics. Use it to open a dialogue with your young adult about the nature of politics without boring them to death. You can even use the story to explore current events.It’s for the parent concerned about the future freedom and opportunity left to their young adult.It’s for young adults and teens wishing to avoid the social pitfalls of political correctness when discussing liberal arguments that affect their future. It’ for anyone wishing to challenge the endless liberal messages and media bias that constantly push invasive government control.It’s for teens who wonder about their own political affiliation. “Am I a young Republican or Democrat?” – and most importantly – “Why?”It’s for young adults who already identify as conservatives, particularly with respect to socialist policies and the U.S. Constitution.What is The Monkey Endgame?It’s approachable political fiction for young adults.Although it stands as a complete story on its own, it’s also the first book in an upcoming political fiction book series called Freedom Sleeps.It’s a book that awakens you to the countless biased messages you suffer from sources like the news, school, text books, TV shows, commercials and more.It’s a story that explores false compassion and political misdirection.It’s political fiction that addresses government corruption.It’s a teen fable about government, society, and Rule Monkeys!Other QuestionsIt’s a short story. Why? – Good question. The story is long enough to explore major monkey mistakes, but short enough to remain interesting and understandable.Why is a book for young adults illustrated? – There are a couple reasons for including illustrations.First, the illustrations reinforce that this is not our world. We can talk honestly about cause and effects in the monkey nation, because no one will be offended.Second, illustrations are fun for any age – and these illustrations by Zack Demirtshyan draw the reader deep into the monkey world.Third, this is a fable of sorts, and fables need illustrations!Can I read some of the content? – Absolutely! Please see the “Look Inside” feature above. The included section here will give you a better understanding of the content.“The Monkey Endgame draws its own conclusions in story form, but you don’t have to agree with them. The point is for young minds to think for themselves rather than accept media bias as fact.”

A WAR FOR MAGIC IN THE MIDDLE AGES Orphaned in the year 1380, Eamon and Caitlin flee their home in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland. The siblings can pacify savage wolves and control forces of nature, but only the murderers hunting them know why. As Eamon and Caitlin fight for survival, Teresa de Borjas, the spirited daughter of a Genovese nobleman, develops an inexplicable ability to move objects with her mind. When her brother is murdered and her father imprisoned through machinations of the reclusive alchemist, Maestro Lodovicetti, her sheltered life changes forever. Journeys of discovery and the pursuit of blood vendetta bring Eamon, Caitlin and Teresa together across the stunning backdrop of medieval Europe. The three must master their powers and defeat a cabal of the world’s greatest magi or be killed as the Age of Kings comes to an end and a tyranny of sorcerers begins.

The ultimate adventure retold for children!Odysseus must battle his way home from war with the Greek Gods pitted against him. But what will he find when he gets there?From the gory tale of the Cyclops to the trickery of the Trojan Horse, Homer's classic, The Odyssey, is filled with stories of bravery, cleverness and heroism. This picture-book retelling of Odysseus's epic journey is the perfect introduction to this essential story. "Pienkowski is a genius" Independent