Books with author JS Kennedy

JO LAROUCHE HAS lived her 13 years in the California desert with her Aunt Lily, ever since she was dropped on Lily’s doorstep with this note: This is Jo. Please take care of her. But beware. This is a dangerous baby. At Lily’s annual Christmas costume party, a variety of strange events take place that lead Jo and Lily out of California forever—and into the mysterious, strange, fantastical world of Eldritch City. There, Jo learns the scandalous truth about who she is, and she and Lily join the Order of Odd-Fish, a collection of knights who research useless information. Glamorous cockroach butlers, pointless quests, obsolete weapons, and bizarre festivals fill their days, but two villains are controlling their fate. Jo is inching closer and closer to the day when her destiny is fulfilled, and no one in Eldritch City will ever be the same.From the Hardcover edition.

Mysterious Northwest Secret Revealed in New Book There are those who have always suspected it happened, but nothing could ever be proven. Its true, a wizard, a bit of spilled magic, a young prince, and a tiny sea dragon were all involved. It all happened on a hidden island in a chain of islands now known as the San Juan’s, in Northwest Washington. The wizard was a bit careless, and magic was spilled. Not once or twice, but many times over many years magic was dripped and dropped in his workroom. It caused quite a mess in the end. A crack opened to a dim world of strange creatures far below the islands. The ripple of the spilled magic rolled through time and nearly a hundred years later a young prince Devon finds his realm has crossed the edge of magic. Strange and unusual occurrences began to seem normal. Devon’s father suddenly has ghostly blue eyes and a very different personality. Then the north wind sends him a small, but wise sea dragon to help him unravel the past events. THE FOLLOWING IS A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR YOUR SAFETY When everything seems quiet and ordinary, pay very close attention. Adventures occur when you least expect them. You could be walking on a beach, hoping to find a piece of treasure or a bit of something magical from the far north islands. And then it happens. The scent of magic fills the air. A conversation with the North Wind seems perfectly normal. The kicker is finding a tiny sea dragon waiting for you on the beach. Turning back is no longer an option. This is your last warning. Keep a well-supplied backpack with you at all times. Listen to the dragon, and dress warmly. Hope you are not on the snack list of any magical creatures. This is the story of how it happened the first time.

About the Book:The short works of literature in Acorns and Other Stories will inspire readers with timeless themes while attending to the common sensibilities of everyday life. Yes, these are fun stories, yet within each there permeates a core conflict not easily resolved. "The Bully," for example, examines bullying in and out of the school environment. "Eight Ball" explores the relationship of a father and his adolescent son. Jazzy" asks all of us to regard poverty, and "The Incident at Cupsogue" and "The Snow Book" consider autism in our communities. The Bedroom Window" brings the reader close to one teenagers tragedy. Dr. Kennedy has included his modern interpretation of Chaucer's "The Pardoner's Tale," and he has portrayed a delightful retrospective of the Beatles' impact upon a generation. Further, Dr. Kennedys stories "With Extraordinary Dexterity" and "The Girl with the Scars" are sobering accounts of individuals in pursuit of a vocation (physician and teacher respectively) that undermine superficial stereotypes. He includes an engaging true-account of the trials facing child-actors who gained celebrity in the movie Baby Boom. In short, all of his work ignites interest quickly and his originality surprises and rewards his reader at every turn.

JO LAROUCHE HAS lived her 13 years in the California desert with her Aunt Lily, ever since she was dropped on Lily’s doorstep with this note: This is Jo. Please take care of her. But beware. This is a dangerous baby. At Lily’s annual Christmas costume party, a variety of strange events take place that lead Jo and Lily out of California forever—and into the mysterious, strange, fantastical world of Eldritch City. There, Jo learns the scandalous truth about who she is, and she and Lily join the Order of Odd-Fish, a collection of knights who research useless information. Glamorous cockroach butlers, pointless quests, obsolete weapons, and bizarre festivals fill their days, but two villains are controlling their fate. Jo is inching closer and closer to the day when her destiny is fulfilled, and no one in Eldritch City will ever be the same.

Brush up on skills and review foggy details from second grade! Second Grade in Review Homework Booklet prepares children for third grade with activities that review and reinforce many of the concepts and skills taught in second grade. Reading, spelling, math, and social studies are just a few of the topics children will brush up on while completing the entertaining activities in this book! Children will be more than ready to start third grade after completing this great book! Features: • A pull-put answer key in the center of the book to make checking answers quick and easy. • This book is intended to be completed by the student with little or no help from a parent or teacher, which makes it a great resource for use at home or school. Our extremely popular Homework Booklet series is a must have for any student! Great for reinforcing, reviewing, or teaching specific skills these booklets feature step-by-step practice drills with easy-to-understand directions and highlighted examples. With over 85 titles for children in preschool to high school and covering all key subjects including math, reading, social studies, grammar, foreign language, and more, students will find the extra practice they need to succeed in all subjects! Help your student today and collect all the titles in this amazing series!

Elpida: Book Three Michael and Christy attended prom, graduated high school, and Michael leads the USATF tryouts. With Oxford University on the horizon, his future looks bright, and he believes life has returned to normal after Christy’s rescue. He couldn’t be more wrong. Christy has been free from a life of slavery for more than a year and has made remarkable progress due in no small part to the love he found with Michael. But the recent prosecution of a past abuser has shattered the life he so painstakingly built out of nothing but a mountain of horror. He now faces the daunting task of building a new life―yet again. Twelve-year-old Thimi has been missing since Christy left Greece and, unbeknownst to everyone, has hidden out in a vacant mansion in Glyfada. Learning of Christy’s survival is the only thing that brings him out of hiding. People, open spaces, even the most common of sounds frighten him beyond reason. A mere ghost of a boy, Thimi arrives in the US with no knowledge of the outside world―the only constant in his life a purple marble. Lost, shattered, and afraid, only hope gives them the strength and courage they need to begin anew.