Books with author Jean Davidson

The Ghost Network is a new 3-book epic adventure series in which a group of teenage hackers get to work to save the world from disasters in the Dark Web as man takes on machine. Age Level: 10-13 Grade Level: 4th and upDespite coming from different ends of the world, John, Slack, Akane, and Salome, age 12, have plenty in common. They love computers, coding, hacking, gaming—it literally flows through their veins. One more thing: they are all technically dead. The group comes together at the Wolf's Den in deepest Alaska, one of several top-secret schools for technological excellence around the globe. The place seems like a coder's dream come true at first, but things take a dark turn when the group realizes they are not like the other kids there. They uncover that the center is working on a potentially dangerous, secret project known as Project 31. What's worse, the guinea pigs are the kids themselves. The gang realizes that John's father implanted artificial intelligence in their bloodstream, in order to protect them, before going missing under mysterious circumstances. They are not only wanted by those in power, but are now being hunted. There's only one way out: to escape across the brutal Alaskan tundra where the truth will be revealed.

Reboot is the second book in the thrilling adventure series, The Ghost Network, in which a diverse group of teenage hackers use their extraordinary abilities to fight a legendary tech icon who's seeking total control over their bodies and minds.Age Level: 11-14 Grade Level: 5th and upThe secret is now out about the Ghost Network's identities . . . and everything is in danger of going up in smoke. With evil tech icon, Roy Lykos, on the prowl, John and the gang head to a top-secret center in the Sahara desert to prepare for battle. This center is a bit different though—every student has the same special implants and the competition is sky-high. As the day of reckoning approaches, the Ghost Network gang will need every bit of help they can get from their extraordinary classmates if they are to wrestle back control of their minds and bodies.

A hidden society exists among us. Some ordinary people have the power to transform from mortals into elemental beings. They could be your banker, neighbor, fellow student, or even your school teacher. 16-year-old Brisnay Caplin doesn't think such beings exist. What's more, she doesn't know she is something more than human. She doesn't know she is destined to be queen of the Merrows capable of conjuring frozen weapons from water with a simple thought. Brisnay is miserable. Her father is abusive and her mother is too scared to leave. Life gets interesting when she meets Nickolaus...but that love is forbidden by her father. Then a mysterious book turns up in her parents' closet...this is the first clue that she could be something else. But as the queen-to-be investigates, she finds the elemental world forbids her love as well. Can Brisnay change the norm in the elemental world while confronting the shocking truths of her existence?

Eli Learns It Is Good to Belong In Eli Learns It Is Good to Belong your children enter the world of a young goose named Eli, who loves nothing more than exploring. This love for exploring, though, often takes him off by himself. The adventures, struggles, and mishaps he experiences help him to learn that life is much more enjoyable when you enjoy it with others. Enjoy meeting Abby, Emmett, and the gang as they learn to live their lives together. About the Series The Sense God Gave a Goose The old saying "The Sense God Gave a Goose" comes to life in this delightful series of books. The God-given "sense" includes values we all would like our children to learn. Forgiveness, encouraging and caring for each other are just some of these wonderful qualities. Come along on many adventures with our favorite geese, Allie, Sam, Eli, Annabelle, and many others as they venture through experiences where someone who is hurt needs help, someone needs a friend, and other things that young geese learn to help them live together in a community of mutual support.

The secret is now out about the Ghost Network's identities . . . and everything is in danger of going up in smoke. With evil tech icon, Roy Lykos, on the prowl, John and the gang head to a top-secret center in the Sahara desert to prepare for battle. This center is a bit different though—every student has the same special implants and the competition is sky-high. As the day of reckoning approaches, the Ghost Network gang will need every bit of help they can get from their extraordinary classmates if they are to wrestle back control of their minds and bodies.

Despite coming from different ends of the world, John, Slack, Akane, and Salome, age 12, have plenty in common. They love computers, coding, hacking, gaming—it literally flows through their veins. One more thing: they are all technically dead. The group comes together at the Wolf's Den in deepest Alaska, one of several top-secret schools for technological excellence around the globe. The place seems like a coder's dream come true at first, but things take a dark turn when the group realizes they are not like the other kids there. They uncover that the center is working on a potentially dangerous, secret project known as Project 31. What's worse, the guinea pigs are the kids themselves. The gang realizes that John's father implanted artificial intelligence in their bloodstream, in order to protect them, before going missing under mysterious circumstances. They are not only wanted by those in power, but are now being hunted. There's only one way out: to escape across the brutal Alaskan tundra where the truth will be revealed.

A series of mysteries. An explosion of truths.The Explosionist: Someone sets off a bomb outside fifteen-year-old Sophie's boarding school, but no one can figure out who. The Medium: Soothsayers and séance leaders are regular guests at her great-aunt's house in Scotland, but only one delivers a terrifying prophecy, directed at Sophie herself.The Murder: When the medium is found dead, Sophie and her friend Mikael know they must get to the bottom of these three mysteries in order to save themselves—even as the fate of all Europe hangs in the balance.Set in a time of subversive politics, homegrown terrorism, and rapidly changing alliances, The Explosionist is an extraordinarily accomplished debut novel for teens that delivers a glimpse of the world as it might have been—had one moment in history been altered.

A series of mysteries. An explosion of truths.The Explosionist: Someone sets off a bomb outside fifteen-year-old Sophie's boarding school, but no one can figure out who. The Medium: Soothsayers and séance leaders are regular guests at her great-aunt's house in Scotland, but only one delivers a terrifying prophecy, directed at Sophie herself.The Murder: When the medium is found dead, Sophie and her friend Mikael know they must get to the bottom of these three mysteries in order to save themselves—even as the fate of all Europe hangs in the balance.Set in a time of subversive politics, homegrown terrorism, and rapidly changing alliances, The Explosionist is an extraordinarily accomplished debut novel for teens that delivers a glimpse of the world as it might have been—had one moment in history been altered.

Alison Allbright has always sought refuge in day dreams - of having a glamorous mother and a lovely home, of being an exciting person, of doing all the things that the others at high school do - and more. When Mrs Considine appears, spinning her amazing web of fantasy and making those dreams come true, Alison is completely bewitched....until she discovers the catch. First publication in e-book of Alan Davidson's modern classic."What a lovely novel.... Simply a joy to read....a wonderful gift for a child ten or above" -- Ionia Martin [Amazon Top 500 Reviewer]'An irresistible combination of dream indulgence and unsettling nightmare' - CHICAGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE'A starkly surreal world. The strange story of Alison's transformation will linger long in the readers' mind' - PUBLISHERS' WEEKLYALAN DAVIDSON's other MG/YA suspense novels now available in Kindle include MARINA IN A GREEN DRESS and QUEEN RIDER. Also available are some of his notable humor titles such as A FRIEND LIKE ANNABEL and ESCAPE FROM COLD DITCH.

Now available in an updated second edition, SEAFOOD OF SOUTH-EAST ASIA is the third volume in Alan Davidson's award-winning seafood trilogy. Having been British ambassador to Laos, Davidson brings his extensive scientific and cultural knowledge to bear on this authoritative guide to the fish and shellfish of South-East Asia. The new edition provides detailed, illustrated descriptions of nearly 200 species, complemented by 150 traditional recipes from Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia, among other countries. This delightfully written guide equips readers with the information and recipes they need to appreciate the rich and varied cuisines of the area. • The only identification and recipe guide devoted to the seafood of South-East Asia. • Over 150 authentic recipes, 250 line drawings, and extensive coverage of essential pantry ingredients.