Books with author Joe Orlando

The Tadpole wished he was bigger. But bigger is not always better. He watched the children in school at play and was very sad that he could not join them. But with the help of the turtle and some other new friends he realized that time could not be rushed and that he should just have fun and enjoy his time as a tadpole. Because once you grow up there is no going back.

For months before leaving for Italy, 14-year-old Armand has recurring nightmares in which a dragon warns him that danger is coming. Is it just a coincidence then that Armand stumbles upon a diamond finger rumored to impose a deadly curse on anyone who so much as looks at it? Armand’s father has already been missing for months, and his Uncle Leland doesn’t show up in Rome as planned. Alone in the Eternal City, Armand makes new friends who have supernatural powers and acquires a special power of his own. Unfortunately, even the combined powers of this new group may not be enough to overcome the dragon’s forewarned danger. What can Armand do to lift the lethal curse so no one else, including possibly himself, suffers an agonizing death?

The “Legenderry Series” consists of three electrifying novels set in modern times that take place in New York, Italy, along with the mystical village of Legenderry. These three novels of the series are in addition to the prequel called “The Drums of Legenderry.” This prequel is loaded with magical stories filled with exciting background adventures about the early inhabitants of Legenderry, both human and forest-being. During primitive times, in the mystical village of Legenderry and the nearby magical forest, people didn’t know about rhythm. Discover the mythological origin of the first drum, the first weeping willow tree, and much more. Find out what really happened to the giants that once roamed the valley near Legenderry. Follow the wacky antics of the elfin brothers Jocco and Shaedo, along with their goddess mother, the Rhythm Maiden, through history to modern times.

Armand returns home from Legenderry with a special power that he must conceal from his classmates. But an urgent problem arises for Armand: a thermal mud pot in Yellowstone National Park percolates with venomous evil. Any friendly forest beings that venture too close are devoured, making the monstrous villain who resides in the bubbling water even stronger.Armand and his gang of magical friends want to help, but how are they to get from New York City to Yellowstone? Even worse, Armand’s sacred flute, given to him while in Legenderry, had been stolen. If the evil entity gets his hands on it and summons the dragon, he could become even more menacing. A sword-shaped crystal called the Totem of Aspira ends up in the hands of a stranger. Will this mysterious person provide help or cause even more trouble?

Talking birds, otters, and an alligator! Little Joey discovers that his pond is the neatest place to be. Every day he sits on the shore of the pond near his home. He always talks to the wildlife in make-believe. One sunny day, they start talking back! Harry the Heron, Ollie the Otter, and Little Al the alligator. Certainly they aren’t actually talking…are they? The animals tell Joey about a problem concerning Little Al and ask him to solve it.This story is developed to allow a child to learn problem-solving and science components skills.

The Fantastical Prequel to the Legenderry Series. During primitive times, in the mystical village of Legenderry and the nearby magical forest, people didn t know about rhythm. Discover the mythological origin of the first drum, the first weeping willow tree, and much more. Find out what really happened to the giants that once roamed the valley near Legenderry. Follow the wacky antics of the elfin brothers Jocco and Shaedo, along with their goddess mother, the Rhythm Maiden, through history to modern times.

Talking birds, otters, and an alligator! Little Joey discovers that his pond is the neatest place to be. Every day he sits on the shore of the pond near his home. He always talks to the wildlife in make-believe. One sunny day, they start talking back! Harry the Heron, Ollie the Otter, and Little Al the alligator. Certainly they aren't actually talking...are they? The animals tell Joey about a problem concerning Little Al and ask him to solve it. This story is developed to allow a child to learn problem-solving and science components skills.