Books with author Jacob Turner

Two sisters go in search of a father who doesn't know they exist. How will they get from Nevada to Idaho while avoiding the Amber Alert?When Riley finds her grandmother dead, she knows her world is about to collapse. Determined to find the father she knows only by an address, Riley and Mia take off on a journey with so many twists and turns Riley begins to doubt they’ll ever find a real home. She ignores the question that keeps popping into her mind–if they do find her father, will he even want them, or will he send them away?Riley has been responsible for Mia since their parents died. She took care of her at the children's shelter and protected her from the mean Grandma, who took them in for money. Now Grandma is dead, and Riley sees an opportunity to search for a father she has never known.The girls are tested at every turn on their adventure. They meet great people and scary people. They grow in strength and tenacity and learn that family is a much broader concept than they initially thought. Join Riley and Mia as in the first exciting installment of The Finding Home Series!

MY NAME IS MARK AND THIS IS MY FIRST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL!Freshman year in high school can be scary, even in Minecraft. These are the adventures of Mark during his first year of MINECRAFT HIGH SCHOOL.JOIN Mark and his friends as they try to get good grades in Parkour and Zombie Defense Tactics Class, battle bullies, zap zombies, catch chickens and learn to live life as an adventure."Minecraft High School Book 1" is the first in a new series of books, great for kids ages 5 - 12. It addresses important topics like bullying, overcoming fears and choosing friends wisely.WELCOME TO THIS UNOFFICIAL MINECRAFT ADVENTURE SERiES!

At long last, Riley and Mia have reached the place they've been dreaming about: Riley’s father's ranch. After a warm welcome, the girls settle in, happy and relieved. Then things start to go horribly wrong. Ranch life is harsher than Riley expects, she never gets to spend time with her father, and their new grandmother doesn't seem to like them. Then a mystery boy appears to haunt her dreams and Riley starts to wonder if this new family is really going to work out. After all, they still don’t know if the courts are going to allow Mia to be adopted by Riley's new family.What will happen if the courts say no?Come along as Riley and Mia struggle through more surprising twists and turns to discover if they have finally found their forever family!

If you've never experience Halloween in Minecraft, you're in for a treat.Or a trick.Because it's Halloween in Minecraft, and zombies are around every corner.Mark is a freshman in high school and, like every high school student, he has to figure out how to not die from zombies, how to save their high school and village from a giant attack, and how to deal with his bullies.Get this book, if you dare.But be careful, because you might get scared.FRIGHT NIGHT is a great book to get your kids reading. They won't be able to put it down -- it's better than Halloween candy.

Cracker: A journey of self-discovery in this alternative history where everything is turned upside down.History is turned upside down when a virus attacks white slave owners, and blacks come to power. Fast forward to today, where African American's have power and privilege, and Caucasian American's are an oppressed minority.Ann faces what she hates most, the first day at a new High School. She looks for the quiet table in the loud and colorful cafeteria, to find the other white kids. There she meets Jim, white, gay, and Jewish. He calls it, "The trifecta of discrimination."Jim has secrets of his own, and his offer to pretend to be Ann’s boyfriend, keeps them both safe, for a while. When Ann meets Kayode, things change, and suddenly it has never been so important for Ann to find her voice against the prejudice and systemic injustice she's been born into. When Ann learns the truth about her father, she must make a decision. Is it time to speak out against the injustices keeping her people oppressed, even though she could end up in jail? Ann keeps hearing that things are changing, but it is true? Is the world ready to accept her for who she is and whom she wants to love?Author’s note: This book comes with a discussion guide to begin a dialogue about things like systemic injustice, microaggression, bullying, and privilege. My hope is that we can all learn together how to rise up against racism and oppression.

Shipwrecked has so many twists and turns -- it might make you seasick! Hold on to your life vest, it's going to be a bumpy ride!Jillie's day starts when the ship she's traveling on sinks in shark-infested waters. With her parents missing, she's left solely responsible for her spoiled little sister, Ruby. When a strange boy named Omar pulls them from the water, Jillie is at once grateful and suspicious. Omar seems to be hiding something, and Jillie wants to get to the bottom of it. Strange people cross their path to give them wisdom, or is it misdirection? Join the adventure as Jillie and Ruby navigate a mysterious island where they must battle wild animals, crazy weather, and creepy people while searching for the girls' parents. When no one is who they say, and nothing is as it seems, family is all you can trust. Author’s note: This book was created in a unique way. Students in Idaho read the first chapters and were given three paths to choose from for the author to follow, then the author wrote the next three chapters. Each time, the students picked the way the author least wanted to go, which made the book much more spontaneous and fun than it might have been. Young children will love this zany adventure story!Follow the twists and turns, enjoy the journey!

From the Amazon best-selling author, Jacci Turner, comes the second book in the Finding Home Series. In "Bending Willow" we meet Riley and Mia who are orphaned and in search of a father who doesn't know they exist. They cross two states while avoiding the Amber Alert and find a family happy to receive them. But now…...Riley and Mia suffer crushing disappointment when they learn they won't be able to go live with their father…yet. Staying at Nana's farm seems like a wonderful solution until they learn they have to go to school and Riley receives another heart-rending shock. Join Riley and Mia in their continued adventure as they face new challenges, make new friends, and get downright stretched!

When Javier and River help with the spring cattle drive, Riley feels like the rope in a tug-of-war between two dogs. She can't wait for summer vacation and the long-awaited visit to Nana's farm, where there’s nothing to worry about besides relaxing and having fun with Nana.But things never turn out the way Riley expects, and this summer is no different. Join Riley and Mia as their adventures continue!

Four students – thrown together in a high school summer class. Tyrell tells of a dream he’s been having, a girl needs help. Sam realizes she’s getting the same information, from her own sketches! Where is this information coming from? What is the Blue Group to do about it? Join Ty, Tiff, Sammy and Lando as they navigate the complicated world of high school friendship, romance and sex trafficking!

Ari Wren has a great life: Two best friends and a family she loves.Cade Waters is by far the most popular guy at Sierra High School. Why then has he suddenly noticed Ari, a freshman nobody? Her friends are surprised by his attention and more than a little jealous. As Ari finds herself falling for Cade, his requests become more intimate and personal. Ari feels confused and unsure about what to do.Follow Ari as she navigates budding romance, tough decisions, betrayal, and a trip to an island in this young adult story of growing up the hard way.

Four students – thrown together in a high school summer class. Tyrell tells of a dream he’s been having, a girl needs help. Sam realizes she’s getting the same information, from her own sketches! Where is this information coming from? What is the Blue Group to do about it? Ty, Tiff, Sammy and Lando navigate the complicated world of high school friendship, romance and sex trafficking!