Books with author Fleury Mills Sommers

Alice has never, ever been in the enchanted forest by herself. All the children of the village and the castle race freely through the forest. Travelers from distant lands travel safely through it. But, Alice is a princess and the only child of the king and queen and they’re very protective.When Alice finally enters the forest alone, she will learn the truth about her family, question what she knows and learn the real meaning of injustice.Written for children ages 6-8 (depending upon reading ability), the book combines myth, magic and realism to introduce young readers to the Middle Ages. The book touches upon the relationship of children to their parents, everyday life and one of the most enduring and cherished legends of the period.A reader’s guide is included for parents and teachers and includes a brief overview of the era and a guide to unusual words and their meanings.

Arundel and Cuthbert have nearly completed the brutal regime to become squires, the last step toward knighthood. But they jeopardize their dream when they break training just before the king’s annual grand tourney. To regain their places, they will have to complete a commission for the foremost knight in the kingdom. Failure means expulsion from the castle, disgrace, dishonor, and the obliteration of their dreams. To succeed, they’ll have to put aside their rivalry and make the choice between personal ambition and the code of a knight.Illustrated and replete with accurate historical detail, the book includes a reading guide to the Middle Ages for parents, teachers and readers. The guide includes a dictionary of unfamiliar words and their meanings and a brief overview of the Middle Ages. Other books by Fleury Sommers have received rave reviews from readers. Suitable for ages nine and up, “Heart and Head” is also appropriate for parents to read to younger children.

Arundel and Cuthbert have nearly completed the brutal regime to become squires, the last step toward knighthood. But they jeopardize their dream when they break training just before the king’s annual grand tourney. To regain their places, they will have to complete a commission for the foremost knight in the kingdom. Failure means expulsion from the castle, disgrace, dishonor, and the obliteration of their dreams. To succeed, they’ll have to put aside their rivalry and make the choice between their own ambitions and the code of a knight. Illustrated and replete with accurate historical detail, the book includes a reading guide to the Middle Ages for parents, teachers and readers. The guide includes a dictionary of unfamiliar words and their meanings and a brief overview of the Middle Ages. Other books by Fleury Sommers have received rave reviews from readers. Suitable for ages nine and up, “Heart and Head” is also appropriate for parents to read to younger children.

Called “heart-warming,” “delightful,” and “wonderful” by readers, “Sam & Me” is the third in the series, “Granny, Magic and Me.” In this story, which can be read as a stand-alone, Eric begins to resent the fact that everyone in his family has magic…except him. And, although he knows he shouldn’t be jealous, he is, especially when he’s helpless to change the consequences of real evil. What Eric doesn’t know is that he’s slowly growing into his magic and when he discovers it, he will also discover what’s most important.

What happens when there is a monster in your room and your Mom won’t listen? Eric embarks on a magical journey where not everything is as it appears, including his own Granny. Book one of the three book series "Granny, Magic and Me." Approximately 2700 words, thirteen original illustrations. Appropriate for ages 7-12, depending upon reading level. Wonderful for reading aloud.

When Eric and his Mom take Granny to her home, Eric discovers new friends and a world where magic doesn’t have to be hidden. But magic can’t work unless it’s used. When tragedy looms Eric’s Mom will have to make a choice between her belief that magic isn’t normal and averting a grievous loss.Approximately 3,500 words. Nine original images. Suitable for ages seven to twelve. “How Mom Got Her Magic Back” is the second in a three-part series, “Granny, Magic and Me.” The first book in the series is “Granny and the Monster in My Room.” The third book, in which Eric will discover his own magic, is due out in July.

Alice has never, ever been in the enchanted forest by herself. All the children of the village and the castle race freely through the forest. Travelers from distant lands travel safely through it. But, Alice is a princess and the only child of the king and queen and they’re very protective.When Alice finally enters the forest alone, she will learn the truth about her family, question what she knows and learn the real meaning of injustice.Written for children ages 6-8 (depending upon reading ability), the book combines myth, magic and realism to introduce young readers to the Middle Ages. The book touches upon the relationship of children with their parents, everyday life and one of the most enduring and cherished legends of the period.A reader’s guide is included for parents and teachers and includes a brief overview of the era and a guide to unusual words and their meanings.

Three children’s books in one although each book can be read as a stand alone. In Granny and the Monster in my Room (Book One), Eric embarks on a magical journey where he discovers everything is not as it appears, including his own Granny.In How Mom Got Her Magic Back (Book Two), Eric discovers new friends and a world where magic doesn’t have to be hidden. But magic can work unless it’s used, and Eric’s Mom must make a choice between her belief that magic isn’t normal and averting a grievous loss. In Sam and Me (Book Three), Eric slowly grows into his magic but not before learning that even magic can’t change real evil. When he does discover his magic, he will also discover what is most important.