Books with author Kate Marshall

Mokes Mines and Mayhem is the wonderful debut novel of author Kate Marshall. Young readers and their parents will relish this tale of a New Zealand family spending Christmas in the wilds of the Australian Outback. The Dixon family travels to the Australian Outback to spend Christmas with family. Eleven year old James and his younger brothers, Scott and Cameron delight in the quiet freedom that the remote region offers. James soon learns to drive his cousin's Mini Moke, a robust, little Jeep, around the opal mining fields that are indigenous to the area. The children revel in the country's beauty and the adventures they have, so different from their lives in rural New Zealand. The last morning before leaving, James and his cousin embark on one last adventure, and without telling anyone where they are going, drive the Mini Moke out around the minefields. After several hours, the boys haven't returned and the family begins a frantic search to find them. What happened to James and his cousin? How will their family find them? This heartwarming story combines delightful characters, family values, and an exhilarating conclusion that will resonate with young readers.

Max Masters is a curious boy with a wild imagination. Follow his adventures with his two best friends, Piper and Tristan, as they explore their hometown of Arcadia and beyond. In this first installment of the series, we are introduced to the main characters as they encounter an alien at their school and desperately try to figure out what to do next. Comedy ensues as our hero, Max concocts a bold plan to fight off an invasion with an army of students. Will he succeed? Packed full of mysteries, educational dialogue, and exciting adventures, this book series is perfect for young readers who are ready for chapter books and expanding into new vocabulary.

Max Masters is a curious boy with a wild imagination. Follow his adventures with his two best friends, Piper and Tristan, as they explore their hometown of Arcadia and beyond. This volume contains the first three books of the Max Masters series. Packed full of mysteries, educational dialogue and exciting adventures, this book series is perfect for young readers who are ready for chapter books and expanding into new vocabulary. THIS VOLUME INCLUDES: “MAX MASTERS and the Alien Substitute Teacher”, “MAX MASTERS and the Museum Thief”, and “MAX MASTERS and the Weekend Warriors”.

Whale Ho!!! We all love to see whales in the ocean. This fun coloring book is for whale lovers everywhere. Coloring is great way to reduce stress in our children's world. As they color they can use their imaginations and see the whales underwater in the sea and imagine all the amazing things they see in their travels. Grab a copy for your ocean loving kids today!

Yum! Whats that delicious smell? Readers of this delightful guide to baking will soon be filling their own kitchens with aromatic wonders. The perfect introduction to a tasty hobby, this book introduces readers to the equipment, tools, techniques, and ingredients theyll need to become masterful bakers. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations make this guide accessible and fun. Each savory--or sweet!--activity helps readers develop essential skills. As they gain confidence in their abilities, theyll be eager to expand their baking repertoire. Cool tips encourage readers to experiment to give recipes their own spin!

Little Lion is chasing frogs again! And when he stops, he finds himself all alone. He sees some footprints. They could be his mom's ... or a crocodile's ... or even an elephant's! But how on earth will Little Lion find his mom when there are so many feet to follow? This gentle fun-filled adventure will encourage little ones to take new steps of their own.

What do you do during Thanksgiving? What does it symbolize? This book is designed to help your child understand the true meaning of the celebration. Since it's a coloring book, you can expect learning to come from a child's perspective. It's self-paced so there's absolutely no pressure on your child. As a matter of fact, frequent exposure will make a child fall in love with learning even more.

Celebrate St. Patrick's with much gusto by coloring the images in this coloring book. Root Beer steins and clovers abound! Coloring is a well-loved activity that introduces new concepts to the young. It unlocks the creativity and widens the imagination, while improving knowledge acquisition and language development too. So encourage fun and grab a copy today!