Books with author John Clark

This is a book about a lost way of life when Spain was still a medieval country under the iron grip of the Franco regime and gunfire in the streets at night was normal. It’s essential reading for those who want to understand what Spain used to be like.The writer travels the country by bus accompanied by military escort to discourage bandits. He joins in the fiestas and serenades the señoritas on their balconies. He is taken in by peasants, fed and befriended, and eventually comes to live in a village where he is the only person besides the priest who can read and write, and so becomes the village ears and eyes on the outside world, before the television and a less repressive education system make him redundant.

When a great storm ravages his tropical island, the young dragon, Paradigm, is forced from the safety of his cave into the wide world he fears so much. But when he discovers that he is not the only dragon on the island his fate is set in motion, and he is swept into an adventure that will take him across the ocean and back again. But Paradigm is more than just a dragon, he is a Dream Dragon and his fate is linked with that of mankind. He must quickly learn to use his powers before a dark and terrible force can steal his soul and encase the entire world in eternal fear.

Alex lives in Chislehurst, Kent where he’s, so far, been cosseted from the harsh realities of life. He has just moved up to the Scout Section from Cubs and is so excited! He has decided to keep a diary of his new adventures.His Scout leader, John (Skip) also lives in Chislehurst. He has kept a diary for many years. However, more recently his diary has focussed on his Scouting. Not so much the adventures, but the trials and tribulations of being a Scout leader as he recounts the same situations as Alex but through a leader’s eyes and not a Scout’s, alongside his - sometimes strained - relationships and dealings with Scout parents.Sleeping Bags and Tortures is three stories in one book: the diary of a Scout, the diary of a Scout leader, and interwoven together the hilarious story of one year in the life of 3rd Chislehurst Scouts.From Alex's start in the Scout Section, he and John take us on a journey through troop meetings and outdoor activities with much of the summer holiday devoted to a daily diary kept during a trip to the Aosta Valley in Italy on a crazy camp which shows the Scouting spirit at its best.This is John Hemming-Clark's second story book, a follow up to his immensely successful "In You Go! A Year or Two in the Life of a Scout Leader."

The Penny Nichols series consists of four titles: 1. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue (1936) 2. Penny Nichols and the Mystery of the Lost Key (1936) 3. Penny Nichols and the Black Imp (1936) 4. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery (1939) Penny Nichols is the daughter of Christopher Nichols, an eminent detective. Penny's dad often disregards her ideas, but time and again she is proved right and he has to recognise that she is also a good detective. Penny is often accompanied in her adventures by her best friend, Susan Altman. These books have fabulous plots and are page turners for children of any age. Enjoy!

Penny's generosity and unbounded friendliness earn her an instant friend in Rosanna Winters, a young lady in need of advice. Rosanna has inherited the property of her late uncle, Jacob Winters, and must inspect the estate at her earliest convenience. Penny suspects that Rosanna may be the victim of a hoax, but agrees to accompany Rosanna to the Winters home. Upon arrival the girls discover two additional claimants to the estate, each with a letter from Mr. Winters' lawyer! Most troubling, Rosanna's letter has disappeared, leaving her no claim...

Breathtaking photographs and a fact-filled text bring history to life in this revolutionary series. Using an innovative computer technique that combines photographs of real locations with artifacts, costumed actors, and painstakingly detailed miniature models, the Living History series re-creates scenes from various historical periods in an exciting and engaging format. To ensure accuracy, historians and mu-seum curators have checked every detail of the text and photographs. Additionally, maps, timelines, and indexes make these indispensable reference tools sure to intrigue as they inform readers of all ages.

Penny Nichols' father is a private detective frequently called upon by the police for help on their cases. Penny, herself, a mid-teenager, has the curiosity and investigative intelligence, both to see and solve mysteries almost on a par with her elders. The setting here, is a small community, in which her father has rented a cabin for both of them (no mother nor siblings). Before they have time to settle in, mysterious things begin to happen. Both her father and Penny soon have their hands full of puzzles, requiring their efforts, to be unraveled.

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.

This book is published by Floricanto Press. Ana–which spelled backwards is “Ana”, by the way–doesn't know what a refugee is but she does miss her home in Venezuela where she had friends, and loved eating arepas! Join her on her journey to make new ones–arepas and friends in America. This is a fun and heartfelt story. Jon Clark, the author and illustrator, met a Venezuelan refugee family and was inspired to write and illustrate this profoundly sincere story of a little girl caught between her roots and awakening to the new, welcoming, and friendly place in America. Jon does not dwell in the fears and preoccupations of a young newcomer but rather in an uplifting hope for her future in America. This book deeply touches the heart and soul what has meant "coming to America." www.LatinoBook.Net