Books with author Judy Donnelly

They are running for their lives, from a hideous dark menace. But when Jack Flint and his friend Kerry Malone run through a ring of ancient standing stones, something happens that will change their lives.They find they have been catapulted into the ancient Celtic mythical land of Temair. And to find their way back home, they must face the terrible dangers in this world, dangers that will threaten their lives as an ambitious chief attempts to raise the deadly demon Morrigan to conquer Temair.But there is good in this world too. The mysterious bards, the strange forest leprechauns, and a new friend, Corriwen Redthorn, orphan daughter of a dead lord who is prepared to fight to the death for her birthright.Together, they will face all the dangers in a world of myth, magic and mayhem.

Every kid dreams of having super powers. So when 12-year old Max Daely realizes he can read minds, he can’t believe his good luck. Then reality hits. His new powers not only control him, they attract a nefariously delicious cast of villains and wretches, all with dark designs on how Max can help them take over the world.This page-turning thrill-ride captures every twist and turn, transforming suburban Connecticut into an unforgettable arena of mystery and mayhem. In the rich tradition of reluctant superheroes, Max Daely is the Peter Parker of the Facebook generation – and Mind Splinters a story that speaks to the fantastical side of all of us, no matter how old we are. So, if you've ever wondered what you would do with the power to move minds, this is one you don't want to miss.

The Mind Splinters story continues, with all the twists, turns and mind bending mysteries you've come to expect from Max Daely and his menacing band of foes. In this action-packed adventure, Max finds an ancient journal left behind by a powerful telekinetic from the golden age of telepathy. The journal sets off a furious tale, featuring Max's inimitably annoying sister Freyia, a Mind Splinter-tracking robot, and the return of the baddest man this side of The Joker, Jakob Wicksin. In what's quickly becoming a Mind Splinters signature, the fast-paced action culminates with a huge finish. Will Max and company prevail over Jacob Wicksin and his twisted ways? You'll be thrilled to find out in this worthy sequel.

We want to encourage our kids to work as a team to build community and to understand that our individual strengths and differences contribute to our success and growth as a group and as individuals. There are two groups of Strummers. At the beginning of the story, each has their own way of strumming - some with pep and some slow of step! And they each stubbornly defend that their way is best. They argue, scream and yell at each other, until Bongo the drummer shows them how, in spite of their differences, are so much better, when they all work together!