Books with author Kat Nicholson

When a boy with grey eyes tells you it’s not your time to die, do you listen?Ever since the day her baby brother Axel died, Carson has been dreaming of the same boy—the one who told her it wasn’t her time to go when her family’s lift crashed through a bridge railing and sank to the bottom of a river, shattering her life forever. Trapped by the new divide between her and her parents, and by their drastic measures to shelter the only child they have left, Carson escapes into her dreams every night, floating among the clouds with the grey-eyed boy who saved her. Until her eighteenth birthday—when fate sends her family home up in flames, leaving her waking world flipped upside down.Suddenly, Carson finds herself on the other side of the country in the big city of Terigon, alone for the first time in her life and dropped into the only waking dream she’s ever had: to attend Yorker Specialty School. But sinister forces are at work beneath the surface of her world, and as the grey-eyed boy slips away from her dreams—only to be replaced by nightmares of flame—Carson finds herself engulfed by a world of deathly secrets and haunting shadows . . . one that makes her the key player in the ultimate game of fates.

When a boy with grey eyes tells you it’s not your time to die, do you listen?Ever since the day her baby brother Axel died, Carson has been dreaming of the same boy—the one who told her it wasn’t her time to go when her family’s lift crashed through a bridge railing and sank to the bottom of a river, shattering her life forever. Trapped by the new divide between her and her parents, and by their drastic measures to shelter the only child they have left, Carson escapes into her dreams every night, floating among the clouds with the grey-eyed boy who saved her. Until her eighteenth birthday—when fate sends her family home up in flames, leaving her waking world flipped upside down.Suddenly, Carson finds herself on the other side of the country in the big city of Terigon, alone for the first time in her life and dropped into the only waking dream she’s ever had: to attend Yorker Specialty School. But sinister forces are at work beneath the surface of her world, and as the grey-eyed boy slips away from her dreams—only to be replaced by nightmares of flame—Carson finds herself engulfed by a world of deathly secrets and haunting shadows . . . one that makes her the key player in the ultimate game of fates.

Sophia Morganthal’s senior year is full of surprises. A family she never knew existed, magical powers she never even dreamed of, and a legacy she’s not sure she wants. Amidst all of the upheaval in her life, Sophia also finds one source of happiness – Connor. The last thing she needs is more complications, but Connor is the only person who makes her feel wanted for herself and not for what she stands for. As Sophia learns more about herself, and what being initiated into Blackthorne coven really means, she discovers more questions than answers. After a devastating revelation, Sophia knows she needs to make a choice—support her family or follow her heart. Either could have deadly consequences. Will she play it safe or play to win?

Sophia Morganthal is in over her head. Her struggles with trying to run a corporation and lead her coven cause havoc in Sophia's personal life -- mostly with her boyfriend, Connor.Amidst the chaos, a neighboring coven is attacked, pushing Sophia to assume her place on the local council. On the brink of a supernatural war, Sophia must take action as some of the coven leaders seem to have their own agenda.Running out of options, Sophia seeks help from the last group the council wants to involve. Will the risk be worth the reward or will she lose everything she fought so hard to attain?

Every morning when the rooster crows, Greenhill Farm springs to life! Join the ducklings, cows, and sheep for a busy day on the farm in this DK Level 1 Reader.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Fool Me Once is the first book in the Fool Set. Morgan McGowan is counting down the days until she can escape her small town and head to art school to study photography. After all, she's eighteen now and, with an absent father and a neglectful mother, there isn't much reason for her to stay home.Until two mysterious strangers show up at school. Both men are gorgeous and both seem interested in Morgan, but one of them is hiding an ulterior motive.Already with a possible stalker, a frightening chain of events may send Morgan over the edge. And all that's before Morgan finds out she's half-fae.With more questions than answers, Morgan is forced to make some life-changing decisions about her future...and her heart.

From the author of 'I Don't Like Spiders, But They Seem to Like Me', 'Because I Can Read', 'Sometimes My Friends Don't Look Like Me... Sometimes They Don't Look Like You', comes the charming story which reminds children and parents how friendships can grow when minds and hearts are open to others. We are all 'different' in size, height, weight, hair colour, skin colour, physical and mental ability. What matters most is inclusion and acceptance.

Sophia Morganthal has been through a lot in the past year. Still reeling from the death of her best friend, she is also dealing with the emotional repercussions from the life she took and the betrayal of her family. When she receives a phone call about the loss of another friend, Sophia is shocked but rallies to help search for the killers.As everyone around her gets into the holiday spirit, Sophia finds herself unable to do the same. Can Connor, Sydney and their families show Sophia the true meaning of the holidays and help her move on?This holiday short story is approximately 40 pages long. Enjoy the holidays with Sophia, Connor and the rest. Due to spoilers, books one and two of the Secret Set (Family Secrets and Deadly Secrets) should be read first.

Aspen is super excited about a fashion show that her school is going to have. She went to sleep thinking about it, and woke up with Fashion on the brain! As usual, her dad wakes her up for school. He is just as excited to see what she decides to wear for the fashion show as she is. Aspen's grandmother made her a very beautiful and busy blue dress for Christmas. This is the dress that Aspen decides to wear for the fashion show. Aspen leaves for school feeling confident and very sure of her decision.When Aspen arrives at school she is greeted by a group of her peers. These little girls are all dressed very similar. Looking out into the school yard, you get lost in a sea of purple and pinks. Aspen, being the kind and gentle child that she is, immediately starts to acknowledge her friends' dresses and offers compliments. Aspen's world changes at that moment, she has to face one of the hardest realities of life, criticism!Aspen and the Blue Dress tells an important and relatable story. It pays homage to single fathers and introduces you to a family that you can't help but love!

Once upon a time, there was a misty blue mountain. Below the misty blue mountain was a wild, dark forest and by the wild, dark forest was a village.The village had a stream and a duck pond and an old red apple tree and it was home to Aladdin and his fairytale friends. The Fairytale Friends series brings fairytales into the modern day and features scenarios young children can relate to and learn from. Each story in this new picture book series focuses on a different fairytale character, a different strength or core virtue and a challenge to overcome, often with the help of their friends. Readers will enjoy spotting characters from other books and recognizing key elements of the original fairytale while enjoying the new twist. Notes and questions at the back of the book will summarize what the character has learnt and prompt further discussion while activities will provide more fairytale fun.