Books with author Gud

Timothy Top is a grade school kid going through a hard time. His parents are constantly quarreling, and he's feeling like an outsider among his classmates. His fascination with nature and superheroes makes for an unusual combination that few of his peers can relate to. But when a crooked businessman moves into the neighborhood with plans to “reinvent the local park” into a concrete monstrosity devoid of nature and life, Timothy sets out on a mission to save a famous tree from the bulldozers. Being just a kid, he doesn't know how he'll be able to go about this, until one night he discovers that he's been given the power of a magical green thumb that can heal and grow plant life! He's a superhero! But will he be able to use this power to save the park or the relationship between his parents?A simple tale but with many layers, this first volume supports respect for the environment, as well as dealing with bullies, quarreling parents, and school expectations. Future volumes tiptoe into other topics such as discrimination, forgiveness, and commitment.

In this second book of the series, little Timothy starts to make new friends in school; other kids who are teased for their clumsiness, physical appearances, or peculiar interests. And, it seems, who also have special elemental powers of their own! But even with their hidden talents, they have to deal with bullying . . .Meanwhile, the evil Mr. Plumbee is abducted by aliens who conspire with him to forge a new diabolical plan for yet another attack on the town of Bratisbona, starting with the kidnapping of Timothy's parents and sister . . . !Will Timothy Top be able to save his city and resolve the discrimination in his classroom? Above all: will he succeed in bringing his parents back to planet Earth?

Timothy Top has been kidnapped by aliens along with his entire family, and his super-powered friends, Electra Allen, Silvia, and Tony, have all been frozen as statues by the wicked Super Mr. Plumbee. The pompous megalomaniac has turned the town of Bratisbona into concrete, covering even the last petal of the last flower in view, and now, accompanied by the sweet touch of snow, is preparing to conquer the world. But it seems Plumbee is shaken by loneliness and a distant pain, while Timothy, locked in a cell in space, grows plants on command for his alien captors. Will he be able to escape and save his friends and the rest of the world? Gud closes the exciting children's saga with an episode where the grace of saving memories alternates with action, bringing out the best of human beings and of the whole planet.

Timothy Top is a grade school kid going through a hard time. His parents are constantly quarreling, and he's feeling like an outsider among his classmates. His fascination with nature and superheroes makes for an unusual combination that few of his peers can relate to. But when a crooked businessman moves into the neighborhood with plans to "reinvent the local park" into a concrete monstrosity devoid of nature and life, Timothy sets out on a mission to save a famous tree from the bulldozers. Being just a kid, he doesn't know how he'll be able to go about this, until one night he discovers that he's been given the power of a magical green thumb that can heal and grow plant life! He's a superhero! But will he be able to use this power to save the park or the relationship between his parents? A simple tale but with many layers, this first volume supports respect for the environment, as well as dealing with bullies, quarreling parents, and school expectations. Future volumes tiptoe into other topics such as discrimination, forgiveness, and commitment.

In this second book of the series, little Timothy starts to make new friends in school; other kids who are teased for their clumsiness, physical appearances, or peculiar interests. And, it seems, who also have special elemental powers of their own! But even with their hidden talents, they have to deal with bullying . . .Meanwhile, the evil Mr. Plumbee is abducted by aliens who conspire with him to forge a new diabolical plan for yet another attack on the town of Bratisbona, starting with the kidnapping of Timothy's parents and sister . . . !Will Timothy Top be able to save his city and resolve the discrimination in his classroom? Above all: will he succeed in bringing his parents back to planet Earth?

Timothy Top is a grade school kid going through a hard time. His parents are constantly quarreling, and he's feeling like an outsider among his classmates. His fascination with nature and superheroes makes for an unusual combination that few of his peers can relate to. But when a crooked businessman moves into the neighborhood with plans to "reinvent the local park" into a concrete monstrosity devoid of nature and life, Timothy sets out on a mission to save a famous tree from the bulldozers. Being just a kid, he doesn't know how he'll be able to go about this, until one night he discovers that he's been given the power of a magical green thumb that can heal and grow plant life! He's a superhero! But will he be able to use this power to save the park or the relationship between his parents? A simple tale but with many layers, this first volume supports respect for the environment, as well as dealing with bullies, quarreling parents, and school expectations. Future volumes tiptoe into other topics such as discrimination, forgiveness, and commitment.  

In this second book of the series, little Timothy starts to make new friends in school; other kids who are teased for their clumsiness, physical appearances, or peculiar interests. And, it seems, who also have special elemental powers of their own! But even with their hidden talents, they have to deal with bullying . . .Meanwhile, the evil Mr. Plumbee is abducted by aliens who conspire with him to forge a new diabolical plan for yet another attack on the town of Bratisbona, starting with the kidnapping of Timothy's parents and sister . . . !Will Timothy Top be able to save his city and resolve the discrimination in his classroom? Above all: will he succeed in bringing his parents back to planet Earth?