Books with author John Richardson

Over 1,200 pages of adventure and danger in this young adult, dragon fantasy box set!It’s an all or nothing fight for the kingdom.When a mysterious sickness spreads throughout the land and monsters terrorize Alveria, tamer trainee Mari Asadottier and Prince Kai Afkarr-Younger might be the only ones who can stop it. But after three unsuccessful terms at Alveria’s Dragon Akademy, seventeen-year-old Mari only has one last chance to bond with a dragon. And after two years stuck in his dragon form, Prince Kai’s draconian instincts are growing as powerful and uncontrollable as his magic, leaving him unable to claim his ill father’s throne when Alveria needs him most.These two unlikely heroes must find a way to bond, and fast, for the enemy has a wicked plan to destroy the Primal Sources of Magic forever.And plunge Alveria and the world into Chaos.This exciting dragon fantasy box set includes the entire trilogy of the Reign of Chaos series:Dragon’s GuardianDragon’s SourceDragon’s MagicQueen of the Dragons' Ava Richardson invites you to immerse yourself in a dragon-filled world with epic magic, fearless heroes and, at its heart, the deep bond between dragon and rider.

In order to embrace her true nature, a young Dragon Rider must accept who she is—and where she came from. Lila knows her people’s way of life is dying, but trying to get Raiders to become Dragon Mercenaries is no easy task. Although the world around them is changing, many among the Raiders still cling to the old ways of piracy. When a desperate message arrives from the West Witches, Lila and her new friend, the eccentric, unseasoned magician Danu, must risk a mission to the island of Sebol to learn what they can of the new danger they face, a threat that menaces all the Western Isles.To face it, Lila must leave her Raider past behind and become the leader Danu knows she was born to be. Knowing the crown of Roskilde holds the key to her destiny, and perhaps the key to defeating the deadly threat that is upon them, Lila must seize it. But to do so, Raiders and dragons will have to learn to trust each other—and Lila—as she leads the charge. Can Lila let go of fear and doubt and face the future, or will the only life she’s known be destroyed?

Jan Richardson's latest thinking on Guided Reading helps teachers take the next step forward to pinpoint instruction that supports every reader. Richardson uses the Assess-Decide-Guide framework to take a deep dive into each guided reading stage, covering PreA to Fluent readers, their needs, and the best ways to support and challenge them. A master reading teacher at all levels, Richardson skillfully addresses all the factors that make or break guided reading lessons: support for striving readers, strategies for reaching ELLs, making home-school connections--all with an unwavering focus on reading for deeper comprehension, to develop thoughtful, independent readers. The book includes dozens of must-have record-keeping, assessment, and reference forms, as well as how-to video links that provide show Jan in action with diverse readers.

This stunningly original series will be loved by fans of The Mortal Instruments."This book is a definite page turner, loved it from the beginning to the end. 5 stars."-- Sylvia H. for Readers Favorite Book Reviews and Awards ContestWhen seventeen-year-old Kara Nightingale is suddenly struck by lightning and dies—yet again—she finds herself back in Horizon, where angels, oracles and other supernatural beings occupy a mystical world unknown to humanity. But when Kara accidentally strikes an angel with her newfound powers and nearly kills him, she is banished to the angel prison Tartarus. What’s more, Kara soon discovers her mother’s soul has been taken by Demons. Hunted by the Legion, Kara takes refuge with a new band of angel friends. She finds herself torn with her feelings for David—when angel romance is forbidden. And when Kara decides to venture into the Netherworld to find her mother’s missing soul, will her powers be enough to save her mother and save the mortal world?

Grab the next three books in the Soul Guardians series and save 20%. From the award-winning author comes a gripping, supernatural adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. NETHERWORLD (Book 4)Kara had only just begun to enjoy her life as a mortal with David—when they are pulled back suddenly into the world of the supernatural. The Legion has made an important discovery: a new Elemental child, whose whereabouts are unknown. Kara immediately prepares herself for battle, and comes face to face with the evil Seirs—a group of mortals devoted to the Netherworld. What’s worse, someone close to her is taken. Kara and her friends embark on another dangerous journey to seek out this child. But is this kid really an Elemental—or something else entirely? SEIRS (Book 5)Having just accomplished her last mission, Kara learns that the evil Seirs are slaughtering Sensitives that refuse to swear an allegiance to Lilith—the Netherworld’s princess and her diabolical half-sister. While on assignment, Kara discovers that Lilith is searching for an ancient weapon that can destroy mankind. With the help of her friends, Kara finds herself on another dangerous mission entrusted to her. But can Kara find the weapon before Lilith annihilates the entire human race?MORTAL (Book 6)As Kara settles back into the world of the living, she gets an unexpected surprise and finds herself back in Horizon—the Legion has given her a second chance. Kara and her friends face a new enemy: a Dark warlock, an ancient and evil adversary of the Legion. But when Kara finds out that their GA weapons have no effect on Dark magic, can she defeat the warlock and save the mortal world from Darkness? What’s worse, the Legion orders Kara to carry out her new mission undercover, as someone she never expected…"One book you won't put down till you finish." "This was one of the best series I have read in along time." "This book will have you reading all night! I loved every second that I was reading." "This book was seriously AMAZING! Genius. I can't wait to read the sequel!" "This was one of the best books I have ever read.I read it in two hours and couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read the rest (:!""This is one of the best books I have ever read!!!! This is a must read for all of you!!""The story had I thought the perfect amount of humor, romance, excitement and chills."

Book 2 Light of Orion Releasing July 2020! A New YA Supernatural Fantasy packed with Action and Adventure!If you like sinister demons, warrior angels, supernatural powers, ancient lineages, with a twist of deception and ruthless revenge... then you don't want to miss this new exciting page-turning seriesThree Teens...Three Fallen...Humanity's future is at stake.Seventeen-year-old Olivia has seen some wild things living in Las Vegas-but never a demon- until one attacks but fails to kidnap her. Left with a celestial mark on her chest, Olivia sets out on a treacherous journey with two friends who share her mystical lineage, only to find herself blindsided by the unwelcome return of her absent father. Now she must unravel her parents deceit and grapple with her painful past all the while unlocking the powerful secrets that will forever change her world.Except she's also fighting her growing attraction to one of her friends while thrust into the unending war between the Fallen and Angels. When the Fallen maliciously strike against her and plot revenge upon those she loves, Olivia finds herself faced with an impossible mission.Can she leave her life behind and enhance her powers to master the supernatural skills needed to slay the Fallen while guarding the secrets of Orion?Of course. Not a problem!Except if she fails, the balance between Heaven and Hell will shift-leaving mankind at the mercy of the ultimate evil and his bloodthirsty horde.Mark of Orion is the first book in a YA fantasy series, Guardians of Orion, by author S.L. Richardson.Read Mark of Orion to unlock this adventure today! Order now!

Enter the world of Soul Guardians with this great collection of Kim Richardson’s best-selling series. This bundle includes the last two books. REAPERS (Book 7)Kara has lost her elemental power, and with her guardian angel days behind her, all is back to normal—or so she thought. But when she's injected with a mysterious substance by a shadowy man, she begins to change…but into what? As Kara deals with the change that brews inside her, a new menace threatens the angels and the mortal world: Reapers. And now back in Horizon, it's up to Kara and her friends to figure out who is powerful enough to control the Reapers and how to stop them. What's worse, rumors of something far worse than Reapers surface, of beings more sinister and evil. Something that the Legion believed they had banished forever is now resurfacing—creatures rumored to be so powerful they could destroy Horizon forever.SEALS (Book 8)Kara has survived the threat of the Reapers, but an unspeakable cost—the Archfiends have escaped their eternal prisons. Now, with the mortal world on the brink of the apocalypse, with the threat of evil beings as powerful as gods, she must break the rules and travel across the mortal world on an unauthorized mission. Along the way she must face her darkest truth . . . a truth about the change inside her, a truth that she cannot stop. Meanwhile, the Archfiends and their brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on Earth, intent on enslaving the mortal world, and to destroy Horizon and all the angels. Will Kara find the strength to not only fight her inner demons, but to take on the evil that is about to be unleashed?

Read the next book in the bestselling Soul Guardians series, perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments and Supernatural.Kara had only just begun to enjoy her life as a mortal with David when they’re pulled back suddenly into the world of the supernatural. The Legion has made an important discovery: a new Elemental child, whose whereabouts are unknown. Kara immediately prepares herself for battle, and comes face to face with the evil Seirs—a group of mortals devoted to the Netherworld. What’s worse, someone close to her is taken. Kara and her friends embark on another dangerous journey to seek out this child. But is this kid really an Elemental or something else entirely?

Can a sixteen-year-old girl save the world? When Kara heads out to the local art gallery for her presentation, she didn’t expect to be hit by a bus—much less to wake up in the world of the Guardian Angel Legion—a secret band of angels dedicated to protecting mortal souls from demons.Yes, Kara is dead. But that’s the least of her troubles. To complicate matters, a mysterious mark appears on her leg, and soon Kara discovers she possesses unique powers—powers that she must keep hidden. The future of the world is at risk. A darkness is brewing and it’s up to Kara to stop it. To succeed on her quest, she will discover truths about herself, about a special gift, and a great destiny that’s been waiting for her. Over 900 pages of action, adventure, and romance. Grab this box set and join the thousands of fans who have discovered the award-winning Soul Guardians Series. *** READERS’ FAVORITE AWARD WINNER *** What readers are saying: “I love this series fantastic series a must read.” ★★★★★“These are amazing books probably one of the best I have ever read.” ★★★★★“Love this series!!! It’s like the mortal instruments.” ★★★★★“The series was an all in all great read!!!!!! A movie trilogy would be awesome!!! A few more books would be nice!!!!” ★★★★★“I could hardly put them down. A mastery of writing to keep the focus on the storyline.” ★★★★★ The rich world of Soul Guardians is perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Dark Artifices.