Books with author H. Blackman

Still haunted by the events in "Revenge of the Sith", Darth Vader must set aside his past for a mission to the Ghost Nebula to rescue a missing Imperial expeditionary force. But this opportunity to lose himself in duty is complicated by a wilful yet highly competent co-commander, and the fact that the officer they are being sent to locate is the son of Vader's rising nemesis, Moff Tarkin.

Ritchie the Cosmonaut is a novel aimed at children 12yrs and older, as well as adults. It's for the little men-to-be with big dreams. For their fathers who dream a better dream for their sons beyond their own truncated imaginations. For the mothers who want to cheer them both on, see their men emerge as heroes above the adversity of their ever-present nemeses. For the little sisters who are finding their way and will neither be outshone, nor outdone. For the beacons of understanding whom they encounter along the way to make it all happen. Ritchie the Cosmonaut. A story of an imperfect family living in an imperfect world, yet determined to do better, be better, and touch the face of the moon.

Baseball is a simple game that is, at the same time, a fascinating and complex sport. Why was the baserunner called out? What is the infield fly rule? Why was the batter able to go to first base without a ball being pitched to him? "The New Baseball Made Easy" does what it says. It makes the game easy to understand and follow. The book opens Baseball to being more than the team that scores the most points or runs, wins. Written in a way that is easy to follow together with lighthearted illustrations for clarity, it gives you a full overview of the game. It translates Baseball phrases and terms and by explaining plays, rules and procedures it unlocks the mysterious logic for the action on the field. Since 2014, Major League Baseball has been changing some of the rules every year to pick-up the pace of the game. These changes are included and explained in this book. Whether you are a life-long fan or a new-comer to the sport, "The New Baseball Made Easy" is a quick read with short histories for background and little known facts that make it entertaining as well as informative.

**Fast-paced adventure story, in which dinosaurs are back - and they're better than ever!**** With page-turning action and beautiful illustrations to encourage young readers** Brave schoolboy Marlin Maxton has discovered an amazing secret. At his local museum he found a forgotten room - full of dusty, life-sized dinosaur models. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparked these metallic model dinosaurs - called Dinoteks into life! But now Marlin and his new dinosaur friends are in terrible danger. Their enemies are hunting the Dinoteks, determined to trap and destroy them. Marlin and the dinosaurs must escape from the museum. But how? And where to? In this story, Marlin must find the courage to take his place in a fearsome battle and the resourcefulness to free his friends and lead them to safety. And he still has a mystery to solve - how to wake his favourite Dinotek - the old centrosaurus, Protos. This is the second book in the Dinotek series. Dinosaur fiction - where the dinosaurs are not only back - they're better than ever! As awesome as the prehistoric creatures and able to talk, feel and face their enemies as a team. Best of all they befriend Marlin and together boy and dinosaurs enjoy thrilling adventures. A beautifully illustrated, chapter book for kids - an action packed, book for boys, girls and adventure fans of any age. These stories combine science fiction, mystery, adventure and of course, dinosaurs. Book 2 includes a recap of all the excitement from Book 1 - so readers can plunge straight in to this adventure! Independent readers will love this series which combines science fiction, action-adventure and of course, dinosaurs. A must for children who enjoy Roald Dahl, Dinosaur Cove or The Animals of Farthing Wood. Age Range: 6+ (depending on reading ability)

**A fast-paced adventure, full of action, excitement and great characters – short chapters and great illustrations encourage young readers** A T-Rex in town? Raptors in the garden? ....Impossible! That's what Marlin Maxton thinks, until a trip to a museum where Marlin discovers a forgotten room with a dusty old dinosaur display. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparks the huge models into life! These are more than dinosaurs though – they are life sized animals and metal machines combined. As awesome as their prehistoric predecessors – and able to talk, feel and work together as a team. Best of all, they befriend Marlin. Together boy and dinosaurs embark on a series of thrilling adventures – the first being to escape from their enemies – hunting humans who feat the dinoteks and want to destroy them. A new series: children's chapter books, combining action adventure, with magic and humour. An exciting story – young readers, whether newly independent or confident readers, will love the detailed illustrations. Early readers, who enjoy: Jack Stalwart, Dinosaur Cove or Beast Quest, will enjoy this new series. Age Range: 6 - 10 (depending on reading ability)