Books with author John Jackson Miller

Adventures of Handom is a children's picture book written by John R Miller, who was diagnosed with Autism as a child. His book is based on his stim that involved the wrestling of his hands. The book is the first of its kind where John unveils the mind of an autistic wonderland that exemplifies imagination and creativity. "Handom" is a small colorful colony located on the fictional planet, H-13, which is ruled by Captain Hank. Capt Hank is a kind leader who receives help from brothers, Bob and Tony, who all meet their match in Captain Hank’s evil brother, General Arnold. This story follows their lives when they are separated from their parents during a terrifying sandstorm. TestimonialsMy preschoolers have been enjoying “Adventures in Handom” at bedtime. It’s been a welcome addition to our little home library. The boys adore the vivid colors and the fun aliens shaped like hands. John’s story is well paced and engaging — my sons love the message of redemption, and of kindness winning over all. I appreciate that the story has action and intrigue that will grow with them! This is such a fun story by a talented young man who happens to be an excellent role model for my sons.- Gina M, Sp Ed teacher and mother of two, Windham NH“John Miller’s Adventures in Handom is a joy to read. The story of the people of Handom captures the innocence of childhood, with delightful illustrations in brilliant colors. The book delivers the all-important message to kids everywhere that conquering obstacles in life depends not so much on the darkness on the outside as the love that is on the inside. All children, including those with disabilities, will find inspiration between the covers of this wonderful tale of brotherhood, devotion and perseverance.”-Peter C Raffalli, MD, FAAP, Child Neurologist, Boston Children’s Hospital/ Asst Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School.Like all distinctively American writers, John R Miller’s subject is grounded in his own experience. In his first book, Adventures in Handom, the young writer explores how his autism enchances his vision of the world we all live in. It is a perceptive, tender, and triumphant book.-Jay Atkinson, Author, BU lecturer, Methuen MA

Who can be saved? What must be sacrificed? Kerra Holt will decide once and for all what it means to be a Jedi in the concluding issue of Aflame! Sith Lord Odion and his army arrive at Chelloa prepared to take over the mining planet, but upon arriving, Odion finds a terrible surprise from his brother, Lord Daiman. World-devastating war is inescapable, but Kerra knows that when all hope is lost, that is when the Jedi are needed the most! From the Publisher: More than 1,000 years before Luke Skywalker, the galaxy experiences a dark age as an ineffectual Republic abandons entire systems to Sith control. On her first mission, eighteen-year-old Jedi Kerra Holt has joined a band of Jedi volunteers traveling behind enemy lines. She thinks she is prepared for anything, but when the mission goes awry and she is left in Sith space without any support, Kerra realizes just how wrong she was . . . But she can't abandon the mission or the colony that the Jedi came to help!Spotlight, a division of ABDO Group, publishes the most popular licensed fiction in the highest quality library editions. We use the original publisher's digital files to adjust each book's layout so no artwork or text is lost in the gutter in our printing and binding process. We also use the best glossy or acid-free paper, reinforced end sheets, side-sewn bindings, and laminated covers to withstand the circulation Spotlight will get in your library! FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.