Books with author James Barke

A MILESTONE IN GAY FICTIONPhillip Froelich is in trouble. The year is 1946, and he’s traveling to Seattle where he will face a court martial for acting insubordinate to a lazy officer in the closing days of World War II. On the way to Seattle he meets Tim Danelaw, and soon the court martial is among the least of Phillip’s concerns....So begins Quatrefoil, a novel originally published in 1950. It marked a milestone in gay writing, with two of the first non-stereotyped gay characters to appear in American fiction. For readers of the Fifties, it was a rare chance to counteract the negative imagery that surrounded them.Today, Quatrefoil ranks as a classic work of gay writing, a novel that is still as gripping and enjoyable as ever. It is of extra interest to the modern reader for the vivid picture it draws of what life was like for gay men in our recent but little-known past.

"This book is part Wizard Of Oz, part The Hobbit and part Alice In Wonderland, but all amazing." — Amie, GoodreadsMinno received 44 5-star and 4-star ratings from Goodreads readers. Kids who read succeed! Readers 8 to 14 are loving this inspiring, funny, fantasy adventure of the spirit while improving their reading skills. Kid-tested, parent and teacher approved, Minno is a feel-good coming-of-age series about two 13-year-old girls who become reluctant heroes. In its own quirky way, Minno helps mold kids to: ★ Believe in themselves ★ Face adversity with a never-give-up determination★ Cultivate meaningful friendships through compromise and cooperation★ Nurture strong family values★ Respect all living thingsThe Minno audiobooks are perfect chapter-book primers for children 6 through 8, or for reluctant readers. They are also ideal for hours of fun listening in the car.Red Carpet Book Awards 2014 Young Adult Readers' Choice Nominee.Visit jmbarlog.com to meet Minno, Hailey, Commander Dulfay, and the hilarious Oogly brothers.Here's just some of what Goodreads readers had to say:"Minno is an adventurous, compelling story of friendship between two girls who just don't fit in." — Barb, Goodreads"The book is one of those teaching the meaning of true friendship, the fact that the stereotypes are to be broken and that to succeed in life you have to trust people... or some more or less strange creatures :)" — Emilia, Goodreads"I would definitely recommend this book to middle grade readers." — April, Goodreads"I loved the ending and I hope there is a second book coming out. This book should be made into a movie! Great plot." — Tianna, GoodreadsIt isn't easy being 13 ...And being raised by your grandfather ... and having a name like Minno ... and then having to journey through a strange land to rescue your parents. But Minno is doing the best she can. For all her young life Minno believed her parents were dead. Then she learns they're alive, but they're in grave danger. Her friend Hailey thought she was having a sleepover at her friend's house. Now she's Minno's ally and partner on their incredible quest. The girls embark on the adventure of a lifetime to face a veritable menagerie of strange creatures, both friendly and unfriendly to their cause. Oh, yeah, there's also one evil high minister Craveaux, who must stop Minno while he steals all the magic in the kingdom for his own sinister purposes. Minno must save her parents and along the way discover who she really is.The Minno book series is a roller-coaster adventure ride for elementary, middle-grade and young teen readers of Gordon Korman, James Patterson, and John Grisham. Fans of the Harry Potter books and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series will also appreciate the smart writing. Pick up the series that everyone's talking about and help your young readers on their way to a brighter future!

"This book is part Wizard Of Oz, part The Hobbit and part Alice In Wonderland, but all amazing." — Amie, GoodreadsKids who read succeed! Readers 8 to 14 are loving this funny fantasy adventure while improving their reading skills. Minno is a feel-good coming-of-age series about two 13-year-old girls who become reluctant heroes. In its own quirky way, Minno inspires kids to:★ Believe in themselves ★ Face adversity with a never-give-up determination★ Cultivate meaningful friendships through compromise and cooperation★ Nurture strong family values★ Respect all living thingsThe Minno audiobooks are a perfect chapter-book primer for younger children 6-8, or for reluctant readers. They are also ideal for hours of fun listening in the car.Red Carpet Book Awards 2014 Young Adult Readers' Choice Nominee.Visit jmbarlog.com to meet Minno, Hailey, Commander Dulfay, and the hilarious Oogly brothers.Minno received 44 5-star and 4-star ratings from Goodreads readers. Here's just some of what they had to say:"Minno is an adventurous, compelling story of friendship between two girls who just don't fit in." — Barb, Goodreads"The book is one of those teaching the meaning of true friendship, the fact that the stereotypes are to be broken and that to succeed in life you have to trust people... or some more or less strange creatures :)" — Emilia, Goodreads"I would definitely recommend this book to middle grade readers." — April, Goodreads"I loved the ending and I hope there is a second book coming out. This book should be made into a movie! Great plot." — Tianna, GoodreadsIt isn't easy being 13 ...And being raised by your grandfather ... and having a name like Minno ... and then having to journey through a strange land to rescue your parents. But Minno is doing the best she can. For all her young life Minno believed her parents were dead. Then she learns they're alive, but they're in grave danger. Her friend Hailey thought she was having a sleepover at her friend's house. Now she's Minno's ally and partner on their incredible quest. The girls embark on the adventure of a lifetime to face a veritable menagerie of strange creatures, both friendly and unfriendly to their cause. Oh, yeah, there's also one evil high minister Craveaux, who must stop Minno while he steals all the magic in the kingdom for his own sinister purposes. Minno must save her parents and along the way discover who she really is.The Minno book series is an action-packed adventure for elementary, middle-grade, and young teen readers of Gordon Korman, James Patterson, and John Grisham. Readers of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series will also appreciate the smart writing.Order the Minno series today for your preteen readers and help them on their road to success!

Published for the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns on 25 January 2009, The Wind that Shakes the Barley is the classic novel of his life and times. Although he died at the age of just 37, Robert Burns had an extraordinary life. Born into poverty and hardship, the family somehow managed to hire a tutor for the young Robert and his intelligence and passion were obvious from an early age. It was the start of a journey that would see him become one of the most talented and respected writers we have ever produced. The Wind that Shakes the Barley is the first book in James Barke s quintet of novels about Robert Burns and brings his early years vividly to life. The quintet was Barke s life s work and this is the finest and most accessible novel about Robert Burns ever written.

The adventure continues ...Minno 2 packs more zany adventure, more creatures, and new characters into this thrill-a-minute sequel. Every chapter sweeps you along in the strange and marvelous world of Ambrosia.For Minno and Hailey there's no time to rest. They must forge alliances to take on even more bizarre adversaries.The bond between Minno and Hailey is about to be tested. Can the girls' unlikely friendship survive another harrowing exploit in an unfamiliar land?Hugely engaging, the Minno series is the perfect one-two punch of excitement for middle school and young adult readers.

The fun funny adventure continues …Minno 2 packs more zany adventure, more creatures, and new characters into this thrill-a-minute sequel. Every chapter sweeps you along in the strange and marvelous world of Ambrosia.For Minno and Hailey there's no time to rest. They must forge alliances to take on even more bizarre adversaries.The bond forged between Minno and Hailey is about to be tested. Can the girls' unlikely friendship survive another harrowing exploit in an unfamiliar land?Hugely engaging, the Minno series is the perfect one-two punch of excitement for middle school and young adult readers.