Books with author Joe Burke

Earhart grew up at a time when many believed that men alone had the right to experience the thrill of adventure—but, from the moment she saw her first airplane, she knew it was her destiny to fly. She made record-setting flights across America, the oceans, and, ultimately, around the world, earning more fame and admiration with every boundary she broke. Even today, her tragic and mysterious disappearance over the Pacific remains one of the great unsolved mysteries. This fascinating biography captures Amelia Earhart’s grit and unwavering determination to chart her own path.

One of the most famous aviators of all time, Amelia Earhart took the golden age of flying by storm! Taking her first flight lesson in 1920, Earhart would go on to set the world altitude record, be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone, and many more feats. Who knows what she could have accomplished if not for her mysterious disappearance while attempting to fly around the entire world in 1937.This incredible history of Amelia Earhart is written especially for young adult readers. It is loaded with full color illustrations, comprehensive timelines, fascinating sidebars, and info on key figures in Earhart's story. Perfect for any kid interested in flying, or strong, important women in history!

'Here was the real culprit, the one who ought to have been in the dock: here the criminal whose folly and extravagance had led Peter into trouble....'Hardworking Laura Swanton, a local G.P., has lavished all her affection on her wastrel twin brother. But then he is sent to prison and his wife — of whose existence Laura has been unaware — comes to live with her and her mother. Laura’s initial contempt for this woman curdles into vicious dislike, which finally becomes an obsession. She believes that she is the one who got Peter into trouble in the first place.Somehow she must avert this threat to the very foundation of her existence. Somehow — but how?Praise for John Burke"Murder, conspiracy, secrets....it's got everything!" - Thomas Waugh ‘Polished, professional and highly inventive’ – Irish Times‘Fearsome picture of Bright Young Things of Today’ - The GuardianJohn Burke was born in Sussex in 1922. He served in the Royal Air Force, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and the Royal Marines during the war. After working for the publishers Museum Press and the Books for Pleasure Group, he was a Public Relations and Publications Executive for Shell (1959–63) and Story Editor for Twentieth Century-Fox (1963–65) before becoming a full-time writer in 1966.

Earhart grew up at a time when many believed that men alone had the right to experience the thrill of adventure—but, from the moment she saw her first airplane, she knew it was her destiny to fly. She made record-setting flights across America, the oceans, and, ultimately, around the world, earning more fame and admiration with every boundary she broke. Even today, her tragic and mysterious disappearance over the Pacific remains one of the great unsolved mysteries. This fascinating biography captures Amelia Earhart’s grit and unwavering determination to chart her own path.

'Here was the real culprit, the one who ought to have been in the dock: here the criminal whose folly and extravagance had led Peter into trouble....' Hardworking Laura Swanton, a local G.P., has lavished all her affection on her wastrel twin brother. But then he is sent to prison and his wife — of whose existence Laura has been unaware — comes to live with her and her mother. Laura’s initial contempt for this woman curdles into vicious dislike, which finally becomes an obsession. She believes that she is the one who got Peter into trouble in the first place. Somehow she must avert this threat to the very foundation of her existence. Somehow — but how? Praise for John Burke "Murder, conspiracy, secrets....it's got everything!" - Thomas Waugh ‘Polished, professional and highly inventive’ – Irish Times ‘Fearsome picture of Bright Young Things of Today’ - The Guardian John Burke was born in Sussex in 1922. He served in the Royal Air Force, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and the Royal Marines during the war. After working for the publishers Museum Press and the Books for Pleasure Group, he was a Public Relations and Publications Executive for Shell (1959–63) and Story Editor for Twentieth Century-Fox (1963–65) before becoming a full-time writer in 1966.

It’s Halloween and Nora is facing her first ever beginners witch test. The dreaded Ms. White will be taking notes and watching her every move.Nora’s two friends happen to be monsters and the focus of a test section. But she and Ms. White have very different ideas of how they should be treated in the test, and as creatures altogether.Choosing between her heart and her future was not something Nora counted on.What will she choose? And how will it affect the lives of her and her friends?

Mouse is about to head off on an adventure - only he doesn’t know it! Desiring only to do something kind for a friend, Mouse is met with roadblocks and challenges no matter which way he turns. How will he overcome these obstacles and make it home safely? And will he ever accomplish what he set out to do?Friendship. Adventure. Surprises. It all awaits inside. You only need to open the book to begin the journey.