Books with author G. A. Shannon

In the voice of an unforgettable heroine, V.A. Shannon explores one of the most harrowing episodes in pioneer history—the ill-fated journey of the Donner Party—in a mesmerizing novel of resilience and survival. Mrs. Jacob Klein has a husband, children, and a warm and comfortable home in California. No one—not even her family—knows how she came to be out West thirteen years ago. Jacob, a kind and patient man, has promised not to ask. But if she were to tell her story, she would recount a tale of tragedy, mishaps, and unthinkable choices—yet also sacrifice, courage, and a powerful, unexpected love . . . 1846: On the outskirts of Cincinnati, wagons gather by the hundreds, readying to head west to California. Among the throng is a fifteen-year-old girl eager to escape her abusive family. With just a few stolen dollars to her name, she enlists as helpmate to a married couple with a young daughter. Their group stays optimistic in the face of the journey’s hazards and delays. Then comes a decision that she is powerless to prevent: Instead of following the wagon train’s established route, the Donner Party will take a shortcut over the Sierras, aiming to clear the mountains before the first snows descend. In the years since that infamous winter, other survivors have sold their accounts for notoriety and money, lurid tales often filled with half-truths or blatant, gory lies. Now, Mrs. Klein must decide whether to keep those bitter memories secret, or risk destroying the life she has endured so much to build . . .

In the voice of an unforgettable heroine, V.A. Shannon explores one of the most harrowing episodes in pioneer history—the ill-fated journey of the Donner Party—in a mesmerizing novel of resilience and survival. Mrs. Jacob Klein has a husband, children, and a warm and comfortable home in California. No one—not even her family—knows how she came to be out West thirteen years ago. Jacob, a kind and patient man, has promised not to ask. But if she were to tell her story, she would recount a tale of tragedy, mishaps, and unthinkable choices—yet also sacrifice, courage, and a powerful, unexpected love . . . 1846: On the outskirts of Cincinnati, wagons gather by the hundreds, readying to head west to California. Among the throng is a fifteen-year-old girl eager to escape her abusive family. With just a few stolen dollars to her name, she enlists as helpmate to a married couple with a young daughter. Their group stays optimistic in the face of the journey’s hazards and delays. Then comes a decision that she is powerless to prevent: Instead of following the wagon train’s established route, the Donner Party will take a shortcut over the Sierras, aiming to clear the mountains before the first snows descend. In the years since that infamous winter, other survivors have sold their accounts for notoriety and money, lurid tales often filled with half-truths or blatant, gory lies. Now, Mrs. Klein must decide whether to keep those bitter memories secret, or risk destroying the life she has endured so much to build . . .

Wilder Kids: I Really Want to Go to College is an audiobook about African American and Hispanic children who enjoy talking about attending high school and college, and who are strongly influenced by their families to attend college. This book is about four ambitious children: Charles, Ashley, Juan, and Rosa. One day walking to school, they talk about attending high school and college. Charles and Ashley are African American siblings who have an older brother, Vernon. He attends a community college. Their mom once attended a community college and hopes to return back to school. She is raising Charles and Ashley alone. The conversation in Charles and Ashley's household is from their mom on how important it is to finish high school and college. Charles loves to talk about education and he finds educational activities to keep him busy. Vernon is attending a community college and hopes one day to become a computer specialist. Juan is Mexican and a sixth grader, like Charles and Ashley, who tells his story about his brother, Raoul. He graduated from college after serving in the army and completed college. He works as sales representative. Juan's dad attends immigration classes to help him become a United State Citizen. Rosa has migrated from Mexico with her mother. She attends the Wilder School and in the same class with Charles, Ashley, and Juan. She talks less about attending college, but she has a desire to finish high school and college. Ms. Dudley, their sixth grade teacher, believes strongly that minority children should complete their education with high school and college.

Warning! Bullies and Strangers: My name is G. A. Shannon. I've been teaching martial arts for the last 30 years. Through those years of training I've had some great experiences and I’ve been able to save many lives including my own. A police officer for the last 25 years, I work with and protect children and have seen many children become victims because they were not prepared.Once in a while I see kids who escape from bullies, gang members and kidnappers by showing courage and making the right decisions, but sadly there are also stories of children who never return home and are unable to escape from these situations.Many tragedies can be prevented if children learn some basic safety tips and self-defense techniques. For this reason I’m recommending this book to you and your children. It’s time to fight back.2013 KidzFightBack.com - All Rights ReservedChildren are the most victimized segment of our society. On average 2,185 children are reported missing each day. While both boys and girls can be abducted, more than 66% of reported child abduction victims are girls. Protecting children my chosen mission, is a lifetime responsibility for parents and guardians. At different ages the risks to children's safety changes. Some risks are constant, and some change as the child grows.While there is no guaranteed way to ensure a child's safety, parents and guardians must do what they can to decrease the risk. Parents and guardians are the key to children's safety and future.There are a few things that can be done to make our children safer. Parents and caretakers should improve their knowledge of safety concerns for their children when it comes to bullying and stranger awareness. They can improve the self-confidence and assertiveness skills of their children. As a result the children will be safer, be able to see danger signs, and stay away from potential offenders. That’s the purpose of this book. Parents and caretakers can work through the contents of this book along with their children to increase awareness of the dangers of bullying and how to deal with it; the realities of stranger danger and how to keep safe from it; and the basics of self-defense.These important subjects deserve our full attention. Our children’s lives are at stake.

Warning! Bullies and Strangers:My name is G. A. Shannon. I've been teaching martial arts for the last 30 years. Through those years of training I've had some great experiences and I've been able to save many lives including my own. A police officer for the last 25 years, I work with and protect children and have seen many children become victims because they were not prepared. Once in a while I see kids who escape from bullies, gang members and kidnappers by showing courage and making the right decisions, but sadly there are also stories of children who never return home and are unable to escape from these situations. Many tragedies can be prevented if children learn some basic safety tips and self-defense techniques. For this reason I'm recommending this book to you and your children. It's time to fight back.Children are the most victimized segment of our society. On average 2,185 children are reported missing each day. While both boys and girls can be abducted, more than 66% of reported child abduction victims are girls. Protecting children my chosen mission, is a lifetime responsibility for parents and guardians. At different ages the risks to children's safety changes. Some risks are constant, and some change as the child grows. While there is no guaranteed way to ensure a child's safety, parents and guardians must do what they can to decrease the risk. Parents and guardians are the key to children's safety and future. There are a few things that can be done to make our children safer. Parents and caretakers should improve their knowledge of safety concerns for their children when it comes to bullying and stranger awareness. They can improve the self-confidence and assertiveness skills of their children. As a result the children will be safer, be able to see danger signs, and stay away from potential offenders. That's the purpose of this book. Parents and caretakers can work through the contents of this book along with their children to increase awareness of the dangers of bulling and how to deal with it; the realities of stranger danger and how to keep safe from it; and the basics of self-defense. These important subjects deserve our full attention. Our children's lives are at stake. 2013 KidzFightBack.com - All Rights Reserved.

Like fantasy? An exciting new world awaits you!You're never as alone as you think.Kittu Hugal, the last great battle, has long since passed...and the world slept...until now... The old races are once again on the move, vying for control of that ancient land while humans finally begin to see all that they have lost.John, the first true explorer in Innisfaille in generations, never thought he was an explorer; and was quite certain he was no hero. But everything changed the day he took a chance, the day he followed his heart instead of the demands and complaints of the village and all of the people who never really saw him anyway. Joined by the enigmatic elf Arandor, and his first true friend, Yotam, John struggles to find his way in this land as it awakens and shakes off the trappings of religion for faith...power for loyalty...and whispers for truth.Regent's Redemption - the Saga begins...Follow the peoples of Innisfaille on their search for freedom, and themselves!

Sam loves to design things! She plans to be a landscape architect―to make the world green. Follow along as she designs parks, gardens, and more to improve her community. Sam is full of ideas and uses her imagination to solve problems in her city. Part of a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Sam the Landscape Architect shows kids how they can take something they love and are passionate about and use it to make the world a better place. Perfect for encouraging critical and creative thinking! Spatial analysis and critical thinking skills in K-12 students better prepare them for success, especially in science, engineering, and mathematics. For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary. The STEAM at Work! series brings awareness to exciting, fun STEAM careers and opens children up to new ideas for channeling their passions. Each book demonstrates different environmental and social issues the characters use their skills to solve, encouraging critical and creative thinking about the world. Like its characters, readers will be inspired to make a positive difference in their community now and in their future careers. BONUS: Download free fun activity pages, teaching materials, and more at STEAMatWork.com. Copyright © Bolton & Menk,Inc.

Evie Shepard’s nightmare begins when she finds herself buried alive, with no idea how she got that way. As she struggles to remember what happened to her, she begins to notice changes about herself. Her senses are heightened, her movements are quicker, she is incredibly strong….her heartbeat has stopped. It’s then she makes a disturbing discovery. She wasn’t buried alive. She was murdered. Somehow she has come back…And she wants revenge.

(Mature Young Adult)New Edition Added Dec 6th.Seventeen year old Ethan awakes to find himself strapped to a medical gurney after being rescued from an attack from creatures that should not exist. Exhausted, and in disbelief, he soon learns that he has unwillingly been selected to take part in a government program that will transform him into a creature from his nightmares.Guided by another of the Created, Ethan must deal with the rules of his new world, a burgeoning romance with a girl no longer of his kind, learn how to become a vampire and fight to stay alive.