Books with author Joe Fitzpatrick

I began to notice little things about him that no one else noticed, and got to be quite fond of the little beggar ... perhaps it was because he was always cheerful and plucky and it seemed as if there might be some good stuff in him after all.' Before the turn of the twentieth century, when the lure of gold was bringing men from all corners of the earth to the Transvaal, a young man from Cape Town goes to the Lydenburg goldfields to seek his fortune. On realising that a good hunting dog would be a great advantage in the Bushveld, he decides to find himself a puppy - but to all his companions' astonishment, it's not the prettiest or the strongest puppy that catches his eye. Instead, he chooses an ugly little bull-terrier called Jock, the runt of the litter, who eventually surprises everyone by growing up to become one of the most famous hunting dogs in South African history. With his master, Jock shares the excitement of a transport rider's life; they become close companions and all Jock's skill and intelligence are needed in many thrilling and dangerous encounters with big game. Through the story of Jock and his master, a vivid picture of the Bushveld unfolds, as together they discover its birds and beasts and men. Now regarded as a classic, Jock of the Bushveld is still as fresh and exciting as it was when it was first told.

A coloring book featuring images of saints and feast days from throughout the Liturgical year: 4 images per month. The drawings are iconic in style and intended to look like stained-glass windows. (Fenestrae Fidei means Windows of Faith.) While this book is intended as a companion for Catholic Mosaic by Cay Gibson, it may be used by anyone wanting beautiful images for coloring. The cover piece was colored by a student.

This is an adventure tale about resilience and agency—building one and realizing the other—and a survival story that will empower young people ‘We’ll be on the ground shortly, Spence,’ he said into his headset. ‘Thanks for coming up with me. Can’t imagine a better flight companion.’Spencer grinned at him. ‘Don’t lose it now, Dad. Get this thing back on the ground safe and sound, okay?’ Spencer Gray is 12 and finally old enough to join dad in his glider. His friends are going to be so jealous! Going up is awesome, but when disaster strikes, Spencer will need to be nothing short of amazing.

"Fascinating. . . . One of the best books ever written on the rise and fall of a great college football coach."—Allen Barra, San Francisco ChronicleThe Lion in Autumn takes readers inside Penn State’s storied football program as legendary coach Joe Paterno fights to turn his struggling team into a winner once again. In more than a half century at Penn State, Paterno has won more bowl games (21) than any other coach and more games (354) than all but one, en route to two national championships and five perfect seasons. But in the new millennium hard times arrived in Happy Valley. His Nittany Lions had losing seasons in four of five years, dropping sixteen of twenty-three games in 2003 and 2004. There were boos at Beaver Stadium and increasing calls for the aging Paterno to step down.Award-winning sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick followed JoePa through the 2004 season as the beloved coach struggled to save himself and his storied program. Fitzpatrick trailed Paterno from fund-raisers to the spring practices to the sidelines, detailing how the coach endured another losing season while building a team that would win the Orange Bowl and compete for the national championship in 2005. Interweaving stories from past seasons into the narrative, Fitzpatrick fleshes out the legend of Paterno.

"Awaken Your Inner Hero, Volume One" features 50 YOUth Heroes from across Canada who have created positive change within their home, school and or community. Also featured are their mentors, teachers, coaches and influencers who champion each YOUth Hero to share their courageous stories with the world. From Global Peace Prize recipients, water advocates, Diana Award winners, to youth mental health activists, this book showcases the courage, resilience and tenacity of each featured co-author. This compilation of hopes and dreams for the world is a true testament to the magnificence that children of all ages encompass. These stories will inspire youth and adults around the world to look within and Awaken their own inner Hero!

Spencer Gray is just an ordinary kid, but he manages to get in to some pretty extraordinary situations. Playing soccer at school with his mates he accidentally uncovers a sinister animal smuggling operation and rescues a super-endangered potoroo. But when the smugglers discover him trying to release the potoroo , he risks becoming super-endangered himself. Trussed up and left in the bush, he needs to use all his inner strength and ingenuity to break free and get help – for himself, and for the animals. With good friends and a great family to back him up, Spencer manages to triumph in the end. A page-turning adventure story for middle readers.

Combining an engaging and confrontational story about growing up with a twist of adventure, this novel centers on Joel and Craggs, two loyal friends who drink together, commit robbery together, and, when Craggs turns violent, face the consequences together as well. When Joel's dad finally makes a deal with the cops, his son ends up in solitary confinement while Craggs is sent off to juvenile detention. Contending that the past is never truly buried, this tale portrays the influence of peer pressure on teenagers and both the positive and dangerous choices they must face.

Deliveries do not come late on a school night. They don’t come in a speeding car. And they don’t cry. When Poppy Campbell’s dad opens the front door to find a small, very distressed child clinging to a green blanket, the family try their hardest to do the right thing. They make the little girl comfortable, call the police, and look after her while the authorities search for her family.

Let your imagination run wild in these charming fantasy books filled with oversized pictures and amazing stories! The heavy duty covers and great big pages will make these a parent and child favorite! Product Features: * Attention getting illustrations * Classic stories told to promote the joy of reading through illustrations and shared experience of reading together * Supports hand / eye coordination * Padded board construction for quality and long life with a soft touch * Child safety tested