Books with author Frances Lee

There’s some truth to the adage ‘you can’t judge a book by its cover,’ but it’s impossible to ignore the impact a great cover can have. The cover of a graphic novel draws readers in and sets the tone for the whole novel. This informative volume, teaches young artists how to create the perfect cover for their graphic novel. Easy-to-understand language guides readers through the steps to making a great first impression for their novel.

'You're a young lad, almost a man, you need your mother to help you in the world, not fuck it all up by going mental'... Brian is almost fifteen years old and wishes he had a normal mum. Then maybe he could deal with stuff like school, girls, parties, exams, bullies, friends, and all the other things that teenage boys should be thinking about. But his mum isn't normal. She's not coping with life right now and this has drastic repercussions for Brian. Will he ever get his mother back?

Circe Kellar is the only person ever to witness spontaneous human combustion when she sees her grandmother consumed by fire.Soon after her grandmother's death, a mysterious young man, Evan Royce, appears claiming to have known Circe's grandmother, even though he is much too young. Was Circe's grandmother a Promethean, a member of a nearly extinct race that gave birth to the phoenix legend, and has Circe inherited those powers?A series of inexplicable events forces Circe to confront Evan's outlandish claims and the possibility that she has special powers, not to mention her growing attraction to the powerful stranger.

Step into the magical world of Girls and Dolls. For girls who love dolls here is a colourful collection of pictures and stories to enjoy. There are fashion dolls, fairy dolls. Dancing dolls, delicate dolls, tiny dolls, tempting dolls, bygone dolls, baby dolls, grand dolls and girl friends who want you to join them. Come inside for a magic time.About the AuthorBee Frances has a business background which developed into factual writing in the field of corporate training. She started writing children’s books in more recent years, her first eBook being ‘Natures Secret Tales’.

Nature’s Rhyming Tales are good funFor girls and boys and dads and mums;So enjoy all that Nature bringsInside this book of living things.Nature’s wonderful world comes to life in 40 rhymes about many kinds of animals,birds and insects. This picture book has a colourful collection of creatures that will entertain the whole family; so come and meet Wilf, the greedy bookworm, and a very sticky, slippy snail; then there’s Eddie, an earwig with a hobby. Share the adventures of Winnipig and Mike, and find out about the rabbit with a habit. Discover why a magpie chases a squirrel and a peacock is named Prowdy.There are also farmyard tales featuring Marmalade, the farmer’s cat; Billy andNanny; Glen, a wily sheepdog; a dreamy frog; a herd of cows; some hungry pigs; a henhouse of happy hens; ducks and drakes and a gaggle of geese, plus many more characters, both wild and tame. Short tales, long tales, sunny tales, funny tales and even tales about tails; they’re all here for all the family.

This poignant yet funny saga should relate to any teen, who has fantasised about an unavailable crush. Door and her twin sister Dee live with their eccentric parents in a London flat. They just about tolerate each other. They have to as they share a bedroom. Door is tall and skinny like a beanpole. Her sibling is petite and beautiful. Door wants to pay the drums. Dee is a budding ballerina. Door has a crush on a pop star. Dee is infatuated with a movie star. The twins are so different, how on earth can they be blood related? Door has a brooding suspicion about her entire family. She has nothing in common with any of them. Her mother is a frustrated artist, who wears a paintbrush in her hair. Her father writes at home dressed in a dressing gown. Door suspects she's from another planet, and is determined to prove she's adopted. She is the ungainly sibling who suddenly transforms into an original swan before discovering the incredible secret of her birth!

Sammy was a 12-year-old boy, who lived in a grand log cabin with his grandparents and six-year-old dog, Buddy, in the outskirts of the town Poxville. Sammy and Buddy were inseparable, but one rainy evening, Buddy is nowhere to be found. While searching for him outside, Sammy was confronted by Mother Nature. A tornado watch had been in effect until 7:00 p.m., but almost nobody thought it would strike Poxville. When it does, Sammy began to run like there is no tomorrow. He had no other choice than to run into a forest that is still avoided by almost everybody in town, as it has been rumored to be haunted. What happened next took Sammy through a journey in the future, full of unexpected situations.Frances Luna is a freelance writer, who has written thousands of articles for numerous clients. Raised and residing in the Lone Star State, she holds an undergraduate degree in early childhood education. Besides writing articles, she finds time to read forgotten books, perfect her French, and write stories that take place in unique settings. One of her main goals in life is to write one-of-a-kind stories in order to share them with those individuals who want to dream a little.

Heroes whoosh through the air and villains too must be quick on their feet. Showing movement and action are essential in creating a graphic novel. This helpful volume shows readers how to make the fight between good and evil thrilling. Readers will learn to make their characters jump, fly, and run using the to easy-to-follow steps featured in this exciting volume.

From muscle-rippled do-gooders to high-flying heroes, every graphic novel needs an inspirational lead. Capes, utility belts, and muscles are all covered in this engaging volume that shows young artists the basics to drawing their very own heroes and heroines. Important drawing techniques are introduced and explained with clear, precise text and step-by-step instructions that will lead readers to creating the heroes of their dreams.