Books with author JR Thompson

Fourteen year old Justin McLeod has learned that he is a new Titan, born five thousand years after that mythic race disappeared. Forced to flee from his home by unknown adversaries, he escapes to Sanctuary, a huge, hidden base where other teens like himself have taken refuge. There he begins to learn about his race's past, why he and the other young Titans have appeared at this moment in history, and about his powers and how to use them.But other Titans have also come into the world; older, more powerful and bent on world domination. They see Justin and the new Titans as a threat to their plans. They attack Sanctuary but, thanks in part to Justin's powers, are driven back.Soon after the failed attack, Justin learns that a family friend is being held captive by government forces. So he and his new friend, Aaron, decide to leave Sanctuary on their own to try to save him. However, they are tricked by their enemies and trapped along with six other young Titans.Following a daring escape, the eight teens find themselves stranded on the lowest level of Sanctuary, faced with a daunting task; to travel through the countless levels of this huge complex in the hope that they can reach the top level and safety. Unless, of course, Sanctuary has already fallen.

Ministering to troubled youth can easily tarnish a person's reputation.Mr. Bones, always striving to reach those falling through society's cracks, often finds his head on the chopping block.He isn't stupid; he knows all too well that it only takes one false allegation to ruin his career and his reputation throughout the community. But it's worth the risk... or is it?Carlos Estrada, his newest client, is different than most of the others the young probation officer supervises. With Carlos having a history of acting out sexually, Mr. Bones must proceed with caution.It's difficult to persuade a person to change his life around when he doesn't think he's doing anything wrong. Can Mr. Bones help Carlos before Carlos gets the best of him?If you've already read the first two books in the Worthy Battle series, you won't want to miss this one! Buy your copy of Reprogramming Carlos today to see if it's possible to redeem the teen before he ruins his own life?

History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the time of the Vikings that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers! Contains awesome illustrations! From battle-axe-wielding tribes plundering the greatest cities of Europe to powerful kings and queens ruling their dominions with iron fists, the Vikings were some of the most feared and fearless figures in European history. Find the bravest heroes, the most menacing villains, and unbelievably awesome facts and myths inside this action-packed overview that will amaze kids with tales of a people so incredible...it's hard to believe they were real. History buff and popular blogger Ben Thompson's lively storytelling style brings the Vikings back to life in this second book in the exhilarating Guts & Glory series!

Fame, clout, money, and popularity; Jade Williams, a freelance hip hop dancer, has everything any high school senior could want, including the finest, flyest basketball player in school, Mike Harrison. Raised by her rich mother to believe that as long as she has status, money, and the perfect man, her future will always be bright, Jade will do whatever it takes to uphold her mother’s expectations. That is, until she becomes curious about a not so ordinary guy, who happens to be the school’s most bullied student. The more she feeds her curiosity and and gets to know him while planning for life after high school, the more she realizes she faces an important decision: choosing a life of pettiness, pride, and popularity, or walking a path towards empathy, compassion, and love.

"Remember the Titans." Three enigmatic words received in an anonymous email that will change fourteen year old Justin McLeod's life forever.Smaller and slighter than the other teens in grade nine, Justin is the perfect target for bullies. But their taunts and abuse don't bother him, because he has a secret. After an accident at the age of twelve left him unharmed, Justin realized that he had become almost totally immune to physical pain and damage.Now he wants to stand up for himself, prove that he isn't afraid. But his mother won't hear of it. She fears that if his unique gift is discovered, the government would take him away from her and use him for their own purposes. He thinks that she's just being paranoid.And then Justin receives that mysterious email. 'Remember the Titans'? What does it mean? He's intrigued enough to research these Titans online. Once that resource is exhausted, he heads for the local library. And there things take a turn for the worse.Justin is confronted by a menacing group of brown-suited men who follow him home. Terrified, he finds himself trapped in his apartment with his mother and the custodian, Mr. Wilson. And when the strangers begin battering down the front door, Wilson offers Justin his one chance to escape to safety...using his own bathtub.

Philip Bones — living proof that nice guys don’t finish last. Working in the juvenile justice field and striving to make the world a better place, it’s no wonder he’s in a committed relationship with a gorgeous co-worker. But things are likely to take a few unexpected turns.Driven by compassion, the young probation officer invests a VAST amount of his free time in Alden, a fiery-tempered thirteen-year-old who’s setting himself up for a life behind bars. With a bit of tough love, he’s certain he can do for Alden what the legal system cannot — rebuild the boy’s character and give him a better chance of securing a successful future.Helping Alden comes with a cost. Philip’s girlfriend doesn’t like coming in second place to a rebellious teen. His boss and co-workers disapprove of him spending his personal time with a client. But for Philip, Alden is worth fighting for — no matter the price.If you enjoy clean, inspirational, life-changing novels, get Rebuilding Alden, the first book in the Worthy Battle Series, today.

Abbey and her best friend, Bee, set out to solve another mystery with its roots deep in Southern history in this follow-up to J. E. Thompson's The Girl from Felony Bay. For the first time in a long time, things are looking up for Abbey Force. She lives on Reward Plantation with Bee, and her father has just recovered from his coma. But then their neighbor's dog, Yemassee, is kidnapped, and they are the only witnesses. They decide it's their job to find the men who took him.This dognapping, though, will lead Abbey and Bee into something much deeper. And before they're through, the girls will once again have to dig through the hidden history of their South Carolina home in order to set things right.

The Girl from Felony Bay is a fresh, vibrant, funny, and heartwarming debut in the vein of Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky and Clare Vanderpool's Moon over Manifest. Set on a southern plantation, it's about a young girl named Abbey, her best friend, Bee, and a hundred-year-old mystery.The last year has been a rough one for Abbey Force. Her father has been in a coma since his accident, in which he was framed for a terrible crime he didn't commit. And their home, Reward Plantation, had to be sold to pay off his debt to society. So Abbey is stuck living with her Uncle Charlie, who isn't exactly an ideal role model. But things just got more interesting. The new family who moved in to Reward Plantation has a daughter named Bee, and she's just as curious as Abbey is about the No Trespassing signs and holes being dug out of Felony Bay. It seems like someone has been poking around a mystery that dates all the way back to the Civil War—and it just might be the same someone who framed Abbey's father.

Chris Wright ran away to live on the streets when his parents were killed only a few days apart. He had no family and didn't want to be left in the care of strangers. Three years later and now almost fourteen, Chris has discovered that he has the power to heal...and the power to harm.A gang of thugs who call themselves 'Talon' want to use Chris and his powers, but he refuses to be used, by anyone. Unfortunately, the gang won't take no for an answer and has tried to force him to join them. He escaped, barely, but now he realizes that he has to either run and hide or leave town to get away from them. And that's when he meets a man named Judge Hawkes who offers him protection...for a price.In return for a safe haven, the judge wants Chris to use his powers to fight the forces of evil. Chris is skeptical to say the least. But according to Judge Hawkes, the end of days is coming and Chris, and those like him, may be humanity's only hope of survival.So now Chris had to make a choice. Run from Talon and spend his life looking over his shoulder, waiting for them to strike, or join the judge and his crazy plan to stop the Apocalypse. Time is short and he has to choose now.

Before the legend of the Keepers, came the story of the Wolf.Once upon a time, there lived a man whose fate would rest with two sisters. One will hold his heart. With her, he will find a love that will last forever, though it will come with a price.But the other sister holds the power to destroy all he holds dear. For as easily as one sister captures his heart, the other will trap his soul.Recommended reading order for the Keeper Saga:Hidden Moon (Book 1)Once Upon a Haunted Moon (Book 2)The Wolf (Book 3, a short story)Wynter's War (Book 4)Charmed (Book 5, a short story)The One (Book 6. Slated for release late summer 2016)

Thirteen year old Christopher Wright was a kid from the streets. When word got out that he could heal with a touch, a gang known as Talon tried to recruit him. When Chris turned them down, the gang attempted to take him by force. On the run, Chris met Judge Hawkes, the head of a mysterious group known as the Angelic Dominion. The judge informed the skeptical teen that he was one of a group of young people who had been born with the souls of angels. They had been sent to Earth to stop the forces of Hell from bringing about the Apocalypse.To escape Talon, Chris reluctantly accompanied the judge back to his home to learn that he had, in fact, been telling the truth. He met others like himself and discovered that he wasn't simply the bearer of an angel's soul. His was the soul of one of the very first archangels: Sariel, brother of Michael and Lucifer.Doomed to dwell in Purgatory and guard the Gates of Heaven, Sariel is determined to stop his Fallen brother's forces here on Earth before they can destroy humanity and march on Heaven itself.