Books with author Jordan Scott

The Story of Your `Ukulele is a fascinating and true account of how the instrument came to be, from the men who created it, to its adoption into the Hawaiian culture. Based on the latest research, and told by a descendant of its inventor, this easy-to-read short story will follow Augusto Dias, Manuel Nunes, and Jose do Espirito Santo, on a perilous journey across the ocean, and through the creation of the instrument. The Story of Your `Ukulele is a great reference guide to a widely misunderstood period of cultural history, and a perfect bookshelf addition for anyone who owns or appreciates the `ukulele.

Five agonizing years have passed since the tragedy in the creature filled Below World under Mt. Katart. Missing townspeople, creature sightings, and the discovery of a magical black opal make Josh Boone wonder if the time is right to return to the Below World and discover what happened that terrible day? Will his friends go on another dangerous adventure with him? Will Josh reunite with Kroggy, the giant cat-frog creature he met in the Below World five years ago? Will anybody survive the Curse of the Black Opals?

What began as a fun April vacation adventure to find a lost boy for teenage brothers Josh and Eddie Boone, turns into a death-defying adventure of survival and heroism inside mysterious Mount Katart. The boys draw two reluctant classmates. Bre and Higgins, into peril. Bre, the most popular girl in school, a karate black belt, and soccer captain, and Higgins, the British boy genius. Together, they get pulled into an alternate fantasy world full of danger and ferocious creatures. Will they find the lost boy? Will they all get out alive? Join them on an exciting adventure to see what happens!

The Story of Your `Ukulele is a fascinating and true account of how the instrument came to be, from the men who created it, to its adoption into the Hawaiian culture. Based on the latest research, and told by a descendant of its inventor, this easy-to-read short story will follow Augusto Dias, Manuel Nunes, and Jose do Espirito Santo, on a perilous journey across the ocean, and through the creation of the instrument. The Story of Your `Ukulele is a great reference guide to a widely misunderstood period of cultural history, and a perfect bookshelf addition for anyone who owns or appreciates the `ukulele.

Five agonizing years have passed since the tragedy in the creature filled Below World under Mt. Katart. Missing townspeople, creature sightings, and the discovery of a magical black opal make Josh Boone wonder if the time is right to return to the Below World and discover what happened that terrible day? Will his friends go on another dangerous adventure with him? Will Josh reunite with Kroggy, the giant cat-frog creature he met in the Below World five years ago? Will anybody survive the Curse of the Black Opals?

The world is in the grasp of the God of Chaos, his only mantra: Do as Thou Wilt. In the slums of Tuilar, Dirge is an apprentice to the Brotherhood of Assassins who worship the god of Death. His only friend Jacob, a jovial young man, feels at home in the world as it is, but Dirge craves structure.When Chaos orchestrates the Cleansing, a mass slaughter of children, people stand up against him. Amid the revolt, the Prophet of the forgotten God of Order appears. Dirge is intrigued with the ways of Order, and finds himself at odds with those who raised him. The gods of Chaos, Death, and Order clash, their followers facing off in bloody battle, and Dirge must decide whether to honor his adopted family or the calling to his heart. Jacob believes they should stay out of the fray, wanting nothing to do with any of it.Hope and honor are Dirge’s shield as he wallows in uncertainty and remorse. The gods are at play, and the world is their game-board. How can Dirge choose when men and gods alike are deceitful? The decision he makes may well damn him.

Amber and the Mystery of the Ginger Cat, is the second book in the Amber Mystery and Adventure series. These books are for teens, young adults and anyone who enjoys a clean and wholesome mystery and adventure story. Amber is an unusual 14 year old girl who lives with her grandparents, after her mother dies. In the first book she meets Ginger the Cat, who Amber is positive spoke to her. In this book, Amber has the opportunity to stay with Ginger. This gives her the opportunity to discover what is going on, so she is able to help Ginger, the talking cat.