Books with author Douglas M. Rife

New Orleans, 2006. Sixteen year old Eliza Felding desires perfect looks, a dashing romance and all the popularity and prestige in the world. Yet sadly she is not getting it, as she is simply average....That is...until a magical organization discovers her, and offers her an invitation she cannot refuse. Now with the help of magic, Eliza's life suddenly turns around, as she can now make herself beautiful and attract the love of her life, which she does. Yet Eliza suddenly discovers that there is a significant price to pay for joining the organization; a price that has her screaming to leave the exclusive and egotistical magical society. But she cannot. So Eliza, along with the love of her life, Seth, shockingly decide to rebel. Little does Eliza know that her rebellion will take her across her hurricane ravaged hometown, to places she has never been before. Little does she know that she will be facing magical dangers that could end her life any second. Will Eliza Felding survive? With the aid of her rebellious friends and the true love of her life, there is no other option. This is the first book of the Eliza Felding Trilogy.

The Secret of the Dogs, a.k.a.. “The Big Paw Book,” is a fantasy adventure novel about a dog named Leroy. Trouble starts when Leroy discovers his human friend, a boy also named Leroy, is being abused by his father. Therefore Leroy, along with the independent Diggy, the adorable Pooky and the speedy Ms. Quickfeet, attempt to rescue the boy. Guided by their powerful canine creator, The Great White One, Leroy and his companions are given clues to find the boy. But they face opposition from Brick, an angry Mastiff, and his two canine assistants that have six inch, knife-like claws! The novel will please adults and children alike. Readers will discover mysterious underground tunnels, secret worlds only dogs can see, the terrifying pound, and much more.

The year is 2019. The Watchers maintain a state of constant surveillance: guns are outlawed, media is censored, and unmanned drones patrol the skies. Derrion Parsing is a high school senior and the son of an ex-Army Ranger. Unlike his classmates, he has access to information from the time before the Invisible War, when the government shut down the Internet, reformatting into a propaganda tool. When Derrion attempts to use this information as part of a school project, he awakens to his worst nightmare.

The Secret of the Dogs, a.k.a.. “The Big Paw Book,” is a fantasy adventure novel about a dog named Leroy. Trouble starts when Leroy discovers his human friend, a boy also named Leroy, is being abused by his father. Therefore Leroy, along with the independent Diggy, the adorable Pooky and the speedy Ms. Quickfeet, attempt to rescue the boy. Guided by their powerful canine creator, The Great White One, Leroy and his companions are given clues to find the boy. But they face opposition from Brick, an angry Mastiff, and his two canine assistants that have six inch, knife-like claws! The novel will please adults and children alike. Readers will discover mysterious underground tunnels, secret worlds only dogs can see, the terrifying pound, and much more.

New Orleans, 2006. Sixteen year old Eliza Felding desires perfect looks, a dashing romance and all the popularity and prestige in the world. Yet sadly she is not getting it, as she is simply average....That is...until a magical organization discovers her, and offers her an invitation she cannot refuse. Now with the help of magic, Eliza's life suddenly turns around, as she can now make herself beautiful and attract the love of her life, which she does. Yet Eliza suddenly discovers that there is a significant price to pay for joining the organization; a price that has her screaming to leave the exclusive and egotistical magical society. But she cannot. So Eliza, along with the love of her life, Seth, shockingly decide to rebel. Little does Eliza know that her rebellion will take her across her hurricane ravaged hometown, to places she has never been before. Little does she know that she will be facing magical dangers that could end her life any second. Will Eliza Felding survive? With the aid of her rebellious friends and the true love of her life, there is no other option. This is the first book of the Eliza Felding Trilogy.

Searching for creative ways to teach about the unique treasures, histories, cultures, and people of each state? Discover fun and fascinating facts about the United States with this comprehensive resource covering all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. Each of the 51 units includes Fun Facts with details about the state, “Did You Know?” things of interest, and a craft project that teaches students something unique about the state. Let the journey begin!