Books with author Jan Stewart

A little boy loves to make things, but they never turn out right. So he decides to buy an aeroplane kit: with instructions and everything, what could possibly go wrong? But instead of an aeroplane he ends up with a very big, very hairy, real-life mammoth that can FLY! So begins an amazing, breath-taking adventure to the Arctic and back... and this little boy finally begins to appreciate his talent for making the wrong thing! A joyful celebration of the creative impulse and the power of the imagination -- wherever it may lead!

Terry Fox desires to live a normal teenage life like any other kid his age. Instead of focusing on his studies, a transfer to a private school, and his enrollment into sports, the teenager loses his family at the arrival of a zombie apocalypse. Now he has to surmount to finding other survivors in the infected world, as well as coping with an unexplained manifestation of psychic abilities.

While returning home from a short break, John and Jenny's car broke down on a remote country road, in the middle of a thunder storm. As they faced having to seek refuge from the storm at the only property in sight, an old, eerie mansion house, they felt like they were stuck in the middle of a typical horror movie from the 1970s. As the night progressed, their fears were eventually forgotten, until they returned home, where their worst nightmare became reality.This short story is also available in the book 'Terror Twister - Horror Stories with a Twist'

The first of the three-part All Saints series introduces Jimmy, a kid with a whole lot of problems. Adulthood glitters on a distant horizon, beyond the bored gazes of distracted parents and teachers, and the blood, dust and taunts of the playground. But perhaps freedom isn’t out of reach, after all. When Jimmy changes schools he encounters a pack of boys who seem to be everything he isn’t; strong, fearless, and just as untouchable as the adults in their exclusive mystical universe. More than anything, Jimmy longs to belong. Surrounded by petty crims, racists, bullies and the broken dreams of every generation before him, true friendship is a rare commodity. Jimmy might prove himself worthy, but the relentless weight of survival could test even the strongest loyalties.

School is out and Jimmy is finally free. In book two of the three-part All Saints series, we find our young hero flipping burgers in a grease joint. But for all the cow guts and blow flies, life has never been sweeter. He’s in a band, meeting girls and generally doing everything he can to abuse the freedoms of adulthood, without being encumbered by its responsibilities. Of course, every story needs a bad guy. When rival band De-Funkt hit the scene with their bullish front man Kane and his new wave electro, Jimmy is determined to show them—and Kane’s girlfriend, Anna—what real music sounds like.It was all meant to be a bit of fun, but in Jimmy’s world a lark can turn serious with a single look. Kane has secrets to keep, and the last thing he needs is a loud mouth sniffing around Anna, or the money she makes him. Both boys will do anything they can to win, and the battle of the bands may just spill out onto the streets

The Grand Canyon's stunning path is visible from space and attracts more than 5 million people each year. Grand Canyon National Parkexplores the park, including its geology, plant and animal life, the peoples who have called it home, and its main attractions. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Nothing is as it seems, especially for Seth Roderick.His father was always a sensitive subject for Deloress, his mother. Of course, that was before the dreams began and men with strange eyes started knocking at their door.Guided by the disembodied voices of his ancestors and an inscrutable little old man, Seth begins to discover the story of his own mysterious origins, the reasons behind his father's unexplained absence, and the truths that everyone is so intent on keeping hidden from him.Together with his mother and his best friend Jeffry, Seth must flee from an army of faceless villains, a fire breathing madman, and a frozen soul relentless in her pursuit of icy vengeance; all while protecting a sacred stone that contains the power of a bloodline and the fate of an entire magical world.Scarlet Legacy: The Ancestor's Call is the intro to an epic tale for fantasy readers of any age. In the vein of wonderful series like Harry Potter and Fablehaven, The Ancestor's Call captures its readers with charming characters to love and fearsome villains to despise. Full of heart pounding action and intrigue this magical journey promises to deliver on all fronts.