Books with author John Clark

Christopher Nichols travels to Knob Hill for a much-needed vacation. Penny unenthusiastically accompanies him, expecting a boring vacation in their secluded destination. The vacation proves to be far from boring.First, there is the strange man who asks for a ride and then suddenly disappears. Next, old Herman Crocker appears to be imprisoning and abusing his grandson. The housekeeper, Mrs. Masterbrook, is caught snooping in Mr. Nichols' belongings, and a young man arrives at Knob Hill claiming to be looking for old Mr. Crocker, yet is unwilling to go see him.

"Plants & Animals" is one of four titles in the Mad About Science series. This is a bright, colourful series designed to help Key Stage 2 children (7-11s) develop their scientific skills and knowledge, mainly by learning at home in support of their National Curriculum classroom studies.Each book is packed full of easy-to-perform experiments illustrating basic scientific theories and processes. No special equipment is needed for the experiments; everything required can easily be found in the average home. As well as the experiments there are lots of Amazing Facts and Did You Know? boxes to intrigue and amaze.The books are fun and stimulating and make science truly accessible and enjoyable.

Set against the vividly described Prairies in the heart of a cloistered religious sect, this is a gripping novel from a beloved Canadian author.Fifteen-year-old Jim Hobbs, alienated from life in Toronto, hitchhikes to the Prairies on a whim, where he finds shelter in an abandoned farmhouse. There, he encounters his neighbours, members of Majestic Farm, a group that abides by an old-fashioned, ultra-conservative set of rules enforced by their ruthless pastor. When Miriam, one of the pastor’s daughters, secretly befriends Jim, they must hide their blossoming love for one another — or face terrifying consequences. In helping Miriam to escape her religious imprisonment on the farm, Jim must risk everything.

His classmates have identified him as a friend of Jackson's, who has autism, and now Tyler is trying to understand what that means in terms of his own personality. Over the course of this highly readable and swift-moving middle-grade novel (2nd to 6th grade), Tyler realizes that Jackson is a true friend who has enriched his life. Other students get to know Jackson across the school year. The book celebrates individual differences in all people and fosters an environment or acceptance. Written by a speech-language pathologist who works with children with autism spectrum disorder, this novel belongs on the library shelf of any middle-grade classroom.

Specifically for today's teenagers, this powerful mentor-in-a-book really works! Filled with practical advice on good choices, decision-making, and the impact of influences, Getting Out delivers step-by-step action plans and proven mentorship tips to help your teen graduate from high school. The perfect gift for teenagers, Getting Out is a one-way discussion and an awesome course on setting and achieving goals. This book can forever change the direction of your teen's life! From his series of books on "Accept. Adapt. Achieve.®," author John H. Clark III has created the ultimate guide for today's students. Two books in one, Getting Out provides an actual, real-life plan for navigating the lives of today's teenagers, while sharing the true story of how a wayward teen overcame a troubled life in a working-class neighborhood. Middle-school and high-school students will benefit from this "mentor-in-a-book." BONUS: The last four chapters are an actual step-by-step college application plan, providing step-by-step guidance to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Getting Out is a one-way discussion and a breakthrough course on setting and achieving the goals of a lifetime... an absolutely stunning book!