Books with author J. L. Mitchell

Ghalib doesn't want to leave his home. But Syria has become too dangerous, and his family has no choice but to flee. Together they start out on a terrible journey that leads them through dark and dangerous places. Ghalib comes under fire, is caught in a tear-gas attack, experiences the wretched and hopeless life of a refugee camp, and he still has to face the perils of a voyage in a boat that is far from seaworthy. Based on the experiences of real Syrian families, A Dangerous Crossing is a story of bravery and solidarity in the face of despair.

Long before cell phones or sparkly vampire boyfriends, there was Elizabeth and Jonathan.What if you were a teenage girl who traveled a hundred years into the past to a time of outhouses, old-world customs, and vintage clothes--and there you met the hottest guy you've ever known? Would you give up life in your time to be with him? What if the choice wasn't yours to make?Time travel, first love, surprise twists, hot guys, evil mother-in-law, taxidermy and an old journal that holds the key to both Elizabeth's past and her future. You'll find it all in June 15th.Experience June 15th to find the answer to Elizabeth's question...Could there really be a love that strong?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------QUOTES FROM READERS:"Such a sappy, sweet story. I loved it!""Appeals to teen girls and moms alike.""...it's like being in a time warp inside a time warp. Then you discover you were in another time warp. So cool.""If I had a guy like Jonathan, I wouldn't wanna go back either.""A great feel-good love story, complete with happy ending."

What if the feelings you felt were never your own?Jet is different. Able to feel the emotions of those around him, he chooses to spend his days in solitude, pushing out the feelings that attempt to consume him. With numbness his only relief, he’s surprised when he finds himself letting someone in, actually wanting—craving—to feel what she feels.Even though he was warned to stay away from Kalista LaFontain, Jet didn’t listen, not caring what family she came from, knowing she wasn’t like them. Somehow, she was able to make the emotions that assaulted him on a daily basis more bearable, a pleasant contrast to his usual numbness. He didn’t care how powerful or hated her family was; he’d risk it.Little did he know, that risk would change his life forever.WARNING: This book was inspired by (and is a spin-off of) Janae Mitchell's FOR ALWAYS trilogy and does contain spoilers to that series. If you have not read the For Always series, the author recommends that it be read prior to reading this book.

At least since Donald Trump became president of the United States the term “Fake News” has become a synonym for everything that’s wrong in our society. People cannot trust each other anymore and people specifically do not trust newspapers anymore. In a world where people start to trust strangers in shaky YouTube videos more than ever, we thought we must stop this development. We therefore roamed the continents and dug deep into many different subject areas on our search to uncover the real truth. The outcome is this book which tells you the facts that matter and that are far away from being fake news.We hope this will give you a plenty of joy and more than a few surprises. Enjoy the read! And in case you are interested in even more fun facts just visit our website www.onlyfunfacts.com.

Faith mouse lives in the Florida forest where she is often found playing with her friends Hope and Charity. Faith, while praying one day, receives a message from God telling her to meet him at the dock at 1:00! Faith becomes so excited she doesn’t heed to the time or her friends coaching on being obedient. Faith, feeling special, sets off on an adventure, but it doesn’t take long for Faith to learn what 1 Samuel 15:22 means.

When twelve-year-old twins Penelope and Quintus Grey Reyes are sent to Mexico to spend the summer with their grandparents, Pen creates a website advertising their services as international agents of intrigue. A mysterious client hires them. The assignment? To locate the Codex Cardona – a rare 15th century painted book.The twins discover Abuelito, their grandfather, once searched for the same book, but he gave up the search when a friend disappeared. The book is rumored to be cursed, but Pen knows curses don't exist. Quin isn't so sure, and when Abuelito is attacked at the museum where he works, both twins are certain it has something to do with the missing codex.While Pen and Quin track down the mysterious book, greasy art professor Flores follows their every move, but someone else is watching them too - someone who doesn't want the Codex Cardona to be found. The twins must draw on their combined skills of art and technology to uncover the mystery of the painted book.

“SMILE to the world and the world will smile back to you”POLKA-DOT TROT (ebook, paperback)POLKA-DOT is a very different pig because of her orange dots. She is very lonely and only wants to be accepted by the other animals. This is a story you will read to your child again and again."Polka-Dot Trot" is a perfect read right before bedtime, as you make your little kids smile:) Help kids go to sleep - read this cute friendship story.FREE for Kindle Unlimited members!Kids will enjoy the bright, colorful illustrations on every page.REVIEWS:“This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and enjoyable for the whole family as well! It is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children.”"A great book with colorful drawings and a moral and with a valuable lesson to learn."~~G.S."Sweet story that teaches us to be kind, even to those that have been unkind, and that in so doing we might make new friends."~~Amazon Customer Scroll up and grab a copy today!Learn the important value of helping others.TAGS: children's books, pigs, polka-dots, activity book, art, Picture books, Bedtime stories, True friendship, Animals book, Preschool, Lonely, helping others, smile, friends

"Reality was now a nightmare I couldn't wake up from."When a paranormal research team spends the night in the notoriously haunted Smoky Mountain Sanatorium, they imagine it will be like any other investigation. However, when the normal things that go bump in the night turn into screams, with investigators running from things they can't see, they realize it will be nothing like other investigations. Determined not to let the ghosts of the sanatorium win, they stick together and stay until morning, not leaving until the sun comes up. What the team fails to realize is that they might be able to leave the sanatorium, but they'll never really be able to get away. Once the ghosts of Smoky Mountain Sanatorium are awakened, so are your worst fears.

"This title introduces readers to the best major league ball parks in the country with AT&T Park's homeruns splashing down in the ocean and Dodger Stadium's famous Dodger Dogs among other great ball parks. The title features text boxes for each ball park, fun facts, rich photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.

Elm, an Outlander and a deserter from the army, lives in shame and fear. If the King’s men find him, he will surely be executed. His one pleasure is visiting an ancient and forgotten cave temple. There he dreams of better days, and of his landlord’s beautiful daughter.Teha, Commander of the Army, owes his position and standing to the order established by the gods. When the King takes a heretical priest as an advisor, everything Teha believes in stands in jeopardy.In a forgotten city in the mountains, an old monk uses spiritual gifts to seek an ancient prophecy of peace and justice. Aided by a mysterious old woman, he works to prevent a war in the realm of the gods that would devastate the world of men.A routine decision by the King sends these three men on a collision course that will change the world.