Books with author Gabrielle Michael

15-year-old Justin Spencer is a loner with a tragic past, whose devotion to his deceased father is threatened by his mother's remarriage to an abusive alcoholic. Justin has long accepted his father's death, but the fact that his mother was willing to put both of their lives at risk for a man created turmoil between mother and son. Determined to stop the abuse and heal their relationship, Justin's mother schemes up a plan to escape with Justin and start a new life in an old house in the quaint fishing town of Sherbrook, Maine. It is here that Justin befriends Natalie Boyer, an attractive yet enigmatic 16-year old girl. But when Justin discovers that his new friend is hiding a dark secret and needs his help, it will lead him down a dangerous path of discovery, and one which he will have to walk alone if he is to uncover the truth and help his new friend before it’s too late.

The Nutley Velodrome will present a complete history of cycling in northern New Jersey, featuring the Nutley Velodrome, the site of the final chapter of the golden age of cycling in the United States. The book seeks to shed light on a lost history of professional cycling, which had been a major spectator sport during the early decades of the 20th century. As such, it examines the culture and noteworthy figures of this period in northern New Jersey. The story of the Nutley Velodrome is that it is the final chapter in cycling's golden era. It is, quite literally, where and when the golden age came to an end. It is a lost" history, which is why the story needs to be told."

Taryn Toad Tosses Pebbles is a highly acclaimed children's book that contains depth and content. The story gives parents a "daily tool" to help their children with self concept by emphasizing positive feelings. This book is quality from cover to cover with beautiful hand-drawn color illustrations as well as inspiring word content that reaches into children's hearts to let them know that they are "special" and they "matter". This charming story captures those magical moments that parents need with their children. This hard bound book contains 30 plus durable pages. Taryn Toad also has her own dictionary in the book which increases children's vocabulary, depth, and understanding. This book has received enthusiastic and supportive reviews from teachers who felt that it had both psychological and entertainment values. It is presently being developed for lesson plans to support school curriculum applications. Watch your child glow through understanding as Taryn Toad teaches all of us how to toss sad feelings away.