Books with author Derek Matthews

Snappy Magnetic Fun books take the Snappy tradition to a whole new, highly interactive level. They feature the same bright colors and lovable characters from the phenomenally popular Snappy series and add a variety of sturdy magnetic pieces that encourage reader interaction and story participation. Moveable magnetic characters and objects stick wherever kids put them! Each time the story is a little different as key illustrations appear in new locations. The 20 different magnets in each book come with a box to keep them safe and organized. This highly interactive format will delight and entertain parents and children alike. Snappy Street runs through Snappy Town. As young readers walk along, they'll notice smiling faces abound. The magic of magnets is put to great use as children ship for toys and groceries. When the trip is through, it's time to play at Snappy Park, but only until it gets dark!

THE PAST IS A FRAGILE THINGFor Shade, returning to Taralius is like a homecoming she never wanted. She soon finds that old relationships are changed and past contacts have turned sour. Worse yet, a bitter enemy stalks the streets—a venomous assassin who’s sworn to deliver Shade to her own sending.Meanwhile, others in the city are delving into their own pasts. While Second Corporal Avendor Tarcoth re-establishes contacts from the shadowy life he thought he’d left behind, Tiberius follows the trail of an unexpected message toward an equally unexpected encounter. Neither man is aware of the dangers that stalk them.Far across the Realm, the man calling himself Carvesh Tarne leads a small company through the depths of Jadenwood in search of answers surrounding the shadowbeasts that nearly destroyed his home and family. But answers aren’t always what they seem. Sometimes they fight back.