Books with author Edi Holley

Have you ever had an almost supernatural experience and wondered, "Did this really happen or was I dreaming that I flew over the Blue Mosque of Bagdad?"These stories will leave you convinced that you were right there alongside the characters whirling on a giant merry-go-round with the eight immortals and vanishing into a rainbow of tiny lights on Orion.Through her special knack for anthropomorphism, poet/artist, Edi Holley gives her characters endearing (and quirky) human traits and dialogue which captures our most basic emotions and needs, especially love. But be assured, these are not simple children's stories. Unwrap each one to find a valuable lesson in life.

These stories, written in the tradition of Roald Dahl, will leave you convinced you were there right alongside the characters; riding Sheila the dragon over the North Pole to save the narwhal, and listening to their songs of praise. Poet/artist Edi Holley gives her characters endearing (and quirky) human traits and dialogue which will capture our most basic human emotions and needs, especially love.

"The story is incredibly imaginative and quirky...""Inspired...""Unabashedly goofy, the well-written, action-packed story doesn't end here; it's only the first of a three part series.""Cat and magic fans, unite!" -Kirkus ReviewsSagira's story begins in ancient Egypt, in the land of pyramids and pharaohs. Legend says that in an instant she could burst into flames, become invisible, move faster than the deadliest snake, and even bend minds to her will. They say she could see things before they happened...When she died, Sagira left behind a book of prophecies and five children. As their power grew, human worship turned to fear, and the Children of Sagira were hunted almost to extinction. To this day, they remain hidden, even from their own brothers and sisters.Born into a modern world of house cats, Duncan possesses the magic of Sagira but struggles to control his growing power. With the help of an unlikely companion, he embarks on a journey in search of answers. But as he finds his answers, Duncan begins to wonder whether the greatest danger to the ones he loves comes not from others, but from himself...Duncan, Son of Sagira is the first book of the Children of Sagira trilogy. Book #2 will be published in 2013.

On the first morning of Jonah Drake’s summer holiday on the Welsh Borders, an enormous dog attacks him, and then weird creatures appear. An old legend of the area comes true and the last Great Dragon of Wales wakes from beneath the Radnor Forest. The people of the valley discover that terrifying Night Creatures want to take over the modern world. Only dragon-fire can destroy them – and Jonah finds that he is the only person who can control the Great Dragon.

"The story is incredibly imaginative and quirky..." "Inspired..." "Unabashedly goofy, the well-written, action-packed story doesn't end here; it's only the first of a three part series." "Cat and magic fans, unite!" -Kirkus Reviews Sagira's story begins in ancient Egypt, in the land of pyramids and pharaohs. Legend says that in an instant she could burst into flames, become invisible, move faster than the deadliest snake, and even bend minds to her will. They say she could see things before they happened... When she died, Sagira left behind a book of prophecies and five children. As their power grew, human worship turned to fear, and the Children of Sagira were hunted almost to extinction. To this day, they remain hidden, even from their own brothers and sisters. Born into a modern world of house cats, Duncan possesses the magic of Sagira but struggles to control his growing power. With the help of an unlikely companion, he embarks on a journey in search of answers. But as he finds his answers, Duncan begins to wonder whether the greatest danger to the ones he loves comes not from others, but from himself... (Duncan, Son of Sagira is the first book of the Children of Sagira trilogy. Book #2 will be published in 2013.)

When Jonah Drake and Ffyrnig, the Red Dragon of Wales, defeat the demons of the Underworld that attack Hereford, everyone in the area thinks that normality will return. But within two days there is the dreadful news that the Night Creatures have swarmed towards London. Accompanied by SAS Air Troopers, who ride eight of the Lesser Dragons of the Marches, Jonah and the Great Dragon fly to London, where they find that they must fight a monstrous water serpent. But the streets around St Paul's Cathedral and the Millennium Bridge are deserted. Where are the Night Creatures? When the demons are discovered, the dragons use their firepower to try to drive them back underground. But an appalling accident happens. The UK's only hope now of ridding the country of the Night Creatures comes in a stray remark made by the Great Dragon. Much against the Prime Minister's better judgement, Jonah and Ffyrnig must fly alone to the Arctic to look for help.

When Jonah Drake and Ffyrnig, the Red Dragon of Wales, defeat the demons of the Underworld that attack Hereford, everyone in the area thinks that normality will return. But within two days there is the dreadful news that the Night Creatures have swarmed towards London. Accompanied by SAS Air Troopers, who ride eight of the Lesser Dragons of the Marches, Jonah and the Great Dragon fly to London, where they find that they must fight a monstrous water serpent. But the streets around St Paul's Cathedral and the Millennium Bridge are deserted. Where are the Night Creatures? When the demons are discovered, the dragons use their firepower to try to drive them back underground. But an appalling accident happens. The UK's only hope now of ridding the country of the Night Creatures comes in a stray remark made by the Great Dragon. Much against the Prime Minister's better judgement, Jonah and Ffyrnig must fly alone to the Arctic to look for help.

On the first morning of Jonah Drake’s summer holiday on the Welsh Borders, an enormous dog attacks him, and then weird creatures appear. An old legend of the area comes true and the last Great Dragon of Wales wakes from beneath the Radnor Forest. The people of the valley discover that terrifying Night Creatures want to take over the modern world. Only dragon-fire can destroy them – and Jonah finds that he is the only person who can control the Great Dragon.

This is a charming collection of short stories by poet/artist Edi Holley. It demonstrates that what appeals to children can also delight and inform big people in a big way. Couched within Holley's colorful assortment of four-legged friends and purple aliens are some bits of sage advice for grown-ups too. Whether you've just graduated Kindergarten---or have filed for Social Security, you will be tickled pink by these original and heartwarming vignettes, written in a poet's voice with an artist's keen understanding of the world and all its shiny objects.

This is a charming collection of short stories by poet/artist Edi Holley. It demonstrates that what appeals to children can also delight and inform big people in a big way. Couched within Holley's colorful assortment of four-legged friends and purple aliens are some bits of sage advice for grown-ups too. Whether you've just graduated Kindergarten---or have filed for Social Security, you will be tickled pink by these original and heartwarming vignettes, written in a poet's voice with an artist's keen understanding of the world and all its shiny objects.