Books with author Jean Flowers

Is God Real or Pretend? is the story of young Franklin's engaging and enlightening journey to answer this age old question. Franklin's grandmother, Dr. Wendy Knowles, a professor of astronomy, first provides Franklin with the basic scientific means of determining what is real and what is not and how science distinguishes questions it can answer and those it cannot. Franklin's mission of discovery continues as he meets a kindly professor of Greek mythology who offers a historical-cultural prospective on the question. Here Franklin meets the Greek Gods and their timeless myths. Once armed with these new ideas, Franklin is introduced to representatives of the world's five major religions: Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian and Muslim. These knowledgeable teachers from each of the great religions charm and delight as they shine positive lights on their religion. Franklin asks probing questions, while learning to appreciate and admire the diversity and beauty of these religious traditions. Ultimately, Franklin's dynamic school report on the immensity and magnificence of the universe becomes the backdrop for his consideration of these important questions. This book is designed for anyone and everyone, young and old, religious or not, who wants to know more about these five great religions. It's the most unforgettable journey, one every thoughtful child (and the curious adults in their life) will enjoy.

Mary Poppins Retires is an exciting, fun and funny take on the original story... After having spent the bulk of her life force fixing kids, Mary Poppins discovers she faces the diminishing powers that come with age. It is, she decides, time to retire. She and her parrot Longjohn go about the happy business of building a dream house made of seashells on the seashore. Meanwhile, Jeremy Abrams, African American, eight and three quarters years old, faces seemingly insurmountable problems. His dad died in the war, and his mom, a once popular math teacher, but now burdened with a broken heart, succumbs to drug addiction. Jeremy lives with his grandmother, Adeline, who unfortunately has “the Alzheimer’s.” Our hero suffers from night terrors, experiencing frightening visions in his sleep. Perhaps the young man’s biggest problem arises from his terrifying encounters with the gang comprised of the three meanest kids in town.Jeremy’s grandmother has always loved Mary Poppins (since the long ago release of the popular movie and the books before that.) Realizing that Jeremy needs help, she begins writing letters addressed to her heroine. Longjohn, the parrot, delivers Adeline’s letters to his mistress, though he argues (rather passionately) against intervening in Jeremy’s troubled life. Of course Mary Poppins has to help. She arranges for Jeremy’s mom—quite far gone now--to find a giant puppy and leave this incredible present on Jeremy’s doorstep on Christmas Eve. Jeremy’s mom hopes the dog provides her boy with the love she cannot give him.It is indeed love at first sight; Jeremy names the dog Oso. At first it seems the remarkable canine has solved all of Jeremy’s problems. Jeremy is no long bothered by night terrors. The gang admires Jeremy’s big and courageous dog, and at last they leave Jeremy alone. Jeremy is able to concentrate on school and his beloved math club until—Jeremy’s grandmother dies.Overwhelmed with grief, Jeremy is thrown into foster care. Worse, Oso is taken to the pound. Jeremy’s new foster ‘mother’, Ms. Rail, is a four hundred pound woman who does nothing but eat ice-cream and cake and watch TV. She won’t let Jeremy outside and even insists on ‘homeschooling’ him. She only humors Jeremy’s extreme anxiety to get Oso back. Desperate to save his beloved dog, certain he could survive anything if only he could get Oso back, Jeremy tries to escape, to no avail, until…From the kitchen window, he notices his new next-door neighbor moving in. An older woman with gray hair and a parrot, she arrives in an old station wagon. Despite her troubling power surges and black outs, Mary Poppins sets about helping Jeremy. This involves soliciting support from the gang, an old purple bike with hidden exhilarating and dangerous powers, a special Mary Poppins app on one of the boy’s phones, giant magic balloons, all mixed together in adventure of hair raising excitement. The ending of the story packs a powerful emotional punch. With a little help from our heroine, Ms. Rail becomes as dedicated to fitness as she once was to ice-cream and cake, the three boys in the gang are individually transformed by the adventure and a bit of Mary Poppins’ magic. Still, suddenly, the wind changes. Jeremy knows what this means. Terrified of being abandoned again, he rushes home. Mary Poppins and Longjohn are indeed gone. Unbeknownst to Jeremy, Mary Poppins had maneuvered Jeremy’s once loved mom toward help and just as he begins to experience this loss, a knock comes at the door and he opens it to find his mother at last…

Rosita, The Journey Home tells the story of how a tiny Chihuahua, born in Mexico, was rescued by a missionary and how she came to live in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. She longed for two things: a name that belonged only to her and a family to love and care for her. Along the way she faced permanent separation from her native home and family, loneliness, fear, and an encounter with danger in the desert. She was also introduced to an invisible, wonderful friend named God.

2017 eFestival of Words Best Fantasy Finalist!Details at bardsandsages.com/efestivalofwords/2017-finalistsAzrael's a wingless angel, and if that wasn't bad enough, she's the only one with a functioning conscience. Her bi-color eyes mark her as a moral hybrid, and when she breaks her enslavement to Manor Saffron by making a deal with a demon, she doesn't expect to become Queen. She’ll have to survive her new royal magic, convince a legion of angels she’s worth fighting for, and find the breach in her Faustian deal, or risk a new master with horns. This is the 2017 Cover Edition

Mary Poppins Retires is an exciting, fun and funny take on the original story... After having spent the bulk of her life force fixing kids, Mary Poppins discovers she faces the diminishing powers that come with age. It is, she decides, time to retire. She and her parrot Longjohn go about the happy business of building a dream house made of seashells on the seashore. Meanwhile, Jeremy Abrams, African American, eight and three quarters years old, faces seemingly insurmountable problems. His dad died in the war, and his mom, a once popular math teacher, but now burdened with a broken heart, succumbs to drug addiction. Jeremy lives with his grandmother, Adeline, who unfortunately has “the Alzheimer’s.” Our hero suffers from night terrors, experiencing frightening visions in his sleep. Perhaps the young man’s biggest problem arises from his terrifying encounters with the gang comprised of the three meanest kids in town. Jeremy’s grandmother has always loved Mary Poppins (since the long ago release of the popular movie and the books before that.) Realizing that Jeremy needs help, she begins writing letters addressed to her heroine. Longjohn, the parrot, delivers Adeline’s letters to his mistress, though he argues (rather passionately) against intervening in Jeremy’s troubled life. Of course Mary Poppins has to help. She arranges for Jeremy’s mom—quite far gone now--to find a giant puppy and leave this incredible present on Jeremy’s doorstep on Christmas Eve. Jeremy’s mom hopes the dog provides her boy with the love she cannot give him. It is indeed love at first sight; Jeremy names the dog Oso. At first it seems the remarkable canine has solved all of Jeremy’s problems. Jeremy is no long bothered by night terrors. The gang admires Jeremy’s big and courageous dog, and at last they leave Jeremy alone. Jeremy is able to concentrate on school and his beloved math club until— Jeremy’s grandmother dies. Overwhelmed with grief, Jeremy is thrown into foster care. Worse, Oso is taken to the pound. Jeremy’s new foster ‘mother’, Ms. Rail, is a four hundred pound woman who does nothing but eat ice-cream and cake and watch TV. She won’t let Jeremy outside and even insists on ‘homeschooling’ him. She only humors Jeremy’s extreme anxiety to get Oso back. Desperate to save his beloved dog, certain he could survive anything if only he could get Oso back, Jeremy tries to escape, to no avail, until… From the kitchen window, he notices his new next-door neighbor moving in. An older woman with gray hair and a parrot, she arrives in an old station wagon. Despite her troubling power surges and black outs, Mary Poppins sets about helping Jeremy. This involves soliciting support from the gang, an old purple bike with hidden exhilarating and dangerous powers, a special Mary Poppins app on one of the boy’s phones, giant magic balloons, all mixed together in adventure of hair raising excitement. The ending of the story packs a powerful emotional punch. With a little help from our heroine, Ms. Rail becomes as dedicated to fitness as she once was to ice-cream and cake, the three boys in the gang are individually transformed by the adventure and a bit of Mary Poppins’ magic. Still, suddenly, the wind changes. Jeremy knows what this means. Terrified of being abandoned again, he rushes home. Mary Poppins and Longjohn are indeed gone. Unbeknownst to Jeremy, Mary Poppins had maneuvered Jeremy’s once loved mom toward help and just as he begins to experience this loss, a knock comes at the door and he opens it to find his mother at last…

Ever get that sense you just don't belong?I should be happy. It's my sixteenth birthday and my best friend and boyfriend are pulling out all the stops. No parents, plenty of friends, and a wild party that'll test my relationship with Nimrock Ohio's local small-town police.Nothing exciting ever happens at Nimrock.At least, not before James arrived.He came blazing in on his motorcycle with entirely inappropriate leatherwear for the hot climate, but when he takes off his jacket those tattoos would make any good girl question her life choices.There's something about James that I can't shake.I'll soon find out James is my knight in shining armor... and I'm the dragon he's meant to slay.Daughter of Dragons is Book 0 in the Dragonslayer Academy series, a paranormal duel-world fantasy where dragon shifters are real, knights of the round table have been keeping humanity safe, and not all hot guys are as tame as they seem. This novel is appropriate for teen audiences and contains a love triangle where the main character will choose one love interest by the end of the series.Scroll up and One-Click this hot new YA novel today!

Rosita, The Journey Home tells the story of how a tiny Chihuahua, born in Mexico, was rescued by a missionary and how she came to live in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. She longed for two things: a name that belonged only to her and a family to love and care for her. Along the way she faced permanent separation from her native home and family, loneliness, fear, and an encounter with danger in the desert. She was also introduced to an invisible, wonderful friend named God.

Rosita, The Journey Home tells the story of how a tiny Chihuahua, born in Mexico, was rescued by a missionary and how she came to live in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. She longed for two things: a name that belonged only to her and a family to love and care for her. Along the way she faced permanent separation from her native home and family, loneliness, fear, and an encounter with danger in the desert. She was also introduced to an invisible, wonderful friend named God.

Enchanted by a Liar... The infamous pirate Black Garrett learns his much loved brother had been murdered because of a flirtatious chit, the devastating loss consumes him and he swears revenge. Tracking down the brazen young wench, Garrett steals her aboard his grand ship, planning to ruin her reputation and use her brutally. Yet, he is greeted by an innocent beauty. Convinced it is a ruse, as he rudely kissed her lips and roughly felt her curves, as he relentlessly pleasured his captive, he was transformed, bewitched, brought to a magical shore... Hypnotized by the infamous outlaw... Bewildered and betrayed, sable haired Juliet Stoddard had no idea why the world's most terrifying outlaw had kidnapped her, promising a punishment worse than death. Although she had no experience with men, he seemed convinced she was someone she was not, and ignored her pleas for mercy. Then the blue eyed beauty felt his hands where no one had ever touched her before and she nearly swooned with fear... and something else, something large and powerful and previously unimaginable. Hating the rouge and herself even more, Juliet was powerless to escape his the sensual web he spun... Set on the grandest sailing ship on the seven seas, a ship populated by hardened, war weary men and a mystical panther as frightening as his master, Juliet is force to join on the secret mission to save England and realizes too late, Black Garrett's mysterious powers were about to save her as well...