Books with author J. C. Roberts

Moments after several huge earthquakes shake every continent on Earth, something strange starts happening to some people. Michael can only watch in horror as an incidence of road rage so extreme it ends in two deaths unfolds before his eyes; Clementine finds herself being hunted through the small town she has lived in all her life, by people she has known all her life; and Mason is attacked with a baseball bat by a random stranger. An inner rage has been released and some people cannot fight it. For those who can, life becomes an ongoing battle to survive - at any cost! Since mankind began, civilizations have always fallen - now it's our turn!

After the earthquakes came the infectious rage, turning friends into deadly enemies. For survivors Michael, Aries, Mason and Clementine the battle to stay alive is about to get even tougher. The new world is organising itself, with camps that promise protection for the uninfected. But the reality of the sites is far more sinister. Besides, nobody is safe from the rage within their own soul . . . For fans of GONE, or 28 DAYS LATER – not to be missed!

Zac is a smart, athletic, twelve-year-old who enjoys life, having fun, spending time with his friends, and especially playing baseball. His world turns topsy-turvy one spring break when his dreams begin. The dreams are so real, he's not sure if he's dreaming or actually traveling to these unusual places.After one dream, he wakes up with black-and-blue marks on his arms. Could they possibly be from the pirate he ran into during his dream? Zac's discoveries leave him knowing he's involved in a very serious fight for leadership between the aliens, the Mayans, and the current world as he knows it.Zac finds out he's a descendant of the Mayans, but there's no one to ask about how to deal with his unique capabilities. He's on his own; he doesn't have a clue how to address the issues and save his family and his world. When his mother gives him a book, handed down through the generations and not opened for more than one hundred years, it may help him through these struggles. Or does it just make the situation more confusing?

"The Road" meets "28 Days Later" in this heart-stopping, page-turning saga of rage, hope and survival. Moments after several huge earthquakes shake every continent on Earth, something strange starts happening to some people. Michael can only watch in horror as an incidence of road rage so extreme it ends in two deaths unfolds before his eyes; Clementine finds herself being hunted through the small town she has lived in all her life, by people she has known all her life; and Mason is attacked with a baseball bat by a random stranger. An inner rage has been released and some people cannot fight it. For those who can, life becomes an ongoing battle to survive - at any cost! Since mankind began, civilizations have always fallen - now it's our turn!

Fairalon explores themes of trust, friendship, self-reliance with a sprinkle of budding romance. Three troubled preteens stumble into a magical world where they encounter fantastic creatures and face real dangers together. Fairalon takes its readers through a myriad of mysterious twists and turns where anything can happen. Eleven year old Iris risks her life to help a complete stranger find his lost little brother. Through their trials and triumphs they learn to a lot about themselves and each other. Fairalon is a MG/YA fantasy novel with 30 full color illustrations.

Fairalon explores themes of trust, friendship, self-reliance with a sprinkle of budding romance. Three troubled preteens stumble into a magical world where they encounter fantastic creatures and face real dangers together. Fairalon takes its readers through a myriad of mysterious twists and turns where anything can happen. Eleven year old Iris risks her life to help a complete stranger find his lost little brother. Through their trials and triumphs they learn to a lot about themselves and each other. Fairalon is a MG/YA fantasy novel with 30 full color illustrations.

Why did people go to the forum? Why did the emperor Hadrian have a wall built in Britain? Who gave an eyewitness account of the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii? Who was the Roman god of exits and entrances? Ancient Rome is a dynamic reference book for children. Detailed, atmospheric illustrations, revealing photographs and lively descriptions engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves a part of the world's exciting history. Every page is designed to capture the imagination and stimulate curiosity. A dramatic four-page foldout and vivid drawings take young readers into the heart of the topic.