Books with author Kathleen J Shields

“I see dead dogs.”As a toddler, Jamie is pulled from the clutches of death by his loving dog Sal. His return brings with him the gift of sight, the ability to see ghost dogs.Growing up with this gift has its ups and downs; harsh conversations, difficult choices, and a unique responsibility to do something good. Understanding why will always be a curiosity. Doing the right thing, may come at a cost.

Allison Catsworth (nicknamed Ally Cat) discovers she has a problem... After being knocked from a cliff, she sees not her life flash before her eyes but her reflection. A moment of fear brings about transformation into a cat that enables her to land on all four paws, which saves her life. Yet it is in that moment, that everything for Ally changes. A search for answers leads to hypnotic life regression, where she discovers past lives of a lab assistant connected to World War II and feline DNA that is changing her own DNA. While dodging the press and various cults she starts ticking down her ‘nine lives’ in hopes of finding the answers and the solutions to this mystery before her time is up.

We start our lives as a blank canvas. It's our diverse experiences that add color and definition to our painting.Gerald's world was often harsh and challenging. Feelings of loneliness and isolation were normal for him. The people in his life didn't understand him and as a result, often ignored him, or refused to make time for him. However, the nature that surrounded Gerald inspired the most sympathetic and caring young child you could ever know.It was Gerald's love of the world’s creatures and all of its beauty that enabled the magic of his painting to come to life. The personal growth and the steps Gerald took to protect his creation is what truly made him exceptional.

Dandy Lion - A Legend of Love & Loss is a Christian-based story that follows a young lion named Dandy throughout the course of his life.Wanting nothing more than to be accepted and loved by his pride, Dandy instead is the recipient of laughter and ridicule when his long sought after mane grows in and is anything but normal. White thick fur, frayed at the ends his head looks more like a white fluffy dandelion flower than a lions mane.However, this does not deter Dandy from helping those in need or touching the lives of others, solving problems and helping the sick. After he saves three lion cubs from a stampede his father tells him how proud he is of him which starts a life long journey towards doing good. Yet, throughout his life, his best friend Doti begins to notice how after each life he touches a wisp of his frayed hair is whisked away by the wind. By the end of his life he is completely bald but he is able to look down at the valley of those he left behind, those lives he helped save, and what he sees is a field of vibrant yellow dandelion flowers blooming as brilliantly as the sun. Each chapter ending with scripture, this story will fill your soul with hope and ambition and help others accept the end of life.

“I see dead dogs.”As a toddler, Jamie is pulled from the clutches of death by his loving dog Sal. His return brings with him the gift of sight, the ability to see ghost dogs.Growing up with this gift has its ups and downs; harsh conversations, difficult choices, and a unique responsibility to do something good. Understanding why will always be a curiosity. Doing the right thing, may come at a cost.

What would you do if you could do anything? This is the question Parker, Justin, Blake, Owen, Kaylee and Ryan ask themselves, when they arrive in the dream world. Of course they had to face their own fears first. Nightmares consisting of being chased, falling and arriving in class wearing just your underwear were keeping them all awake at night. But Ryan’s mom had taught him about dreams including how to control his dreams, so helping these five was just the beginning. Once inside the dream, the ultimate challenge began. Gathering for an epic, out-of-this-world adventure, the group discovers a place that is literally impossible to wake up from.

We start our lives as a blank canvas. It's our diverse experiences that add color and definition to our painting. Gerald's world was often harsh and challenging. Feelings of loneliness and isolation were normal for him. The people in his life didn't understand him and as a result, often ignored him, or refused to make time for him. However, the nature that surrounded Gerald inspired the most sympathetic and caring young child you could ever know. It was Gerald's love of the world’s creatures and all of its beauty that enabled the magic of his painting to come to life. The personal growth and the steps Gerald took to protect his creation is what truly made him exceptional.

Allison Catsworth discovers she has a problem... While falling to her death she sees not her life flash before her eyes but her reflection. A moment of fear brings about transformation into a cat that enables her to land on all four paws, which saves her life. Yet it is in that moment, that everything for Ally changes. A search for answers leads to hypnotic life regression, where she discovers past lives of a lab assistant connected to World War II and feline DNA that is changing her own DNA. While dodging the press and various cults she starts ticking down her ‘nine lives’ in hopes of finding the answers and the solutions to this mystery before her time is up.

What would you do if you could do absolutely anything? This is the question Parker, Justin, Blake, Owen, Kaylee and Ryan ask themselves, when they arrive in the dream world. Of course they had to face their own fears first. Nightmares consisting of being chased, falling and arriving in class half naked were keeping them all awake at night. But Ryan’s mom had taught him about dreams including how to control them, so helping these five was just the beginning.Once inside the dream world, the ultimate challenge begins. Gathering for an epic, out-of-this-world adventure, the group discovers a place that is literally impossible to wake up from.

A giant scorpion, a crab attack and a killer wolf – what do these three have in common? The zits on Jared’s face.The night a red meteorite crash lands in the woods, Jared’s world gets turned upside down. Each time the zits appear his friends connect the dots and discover they create the pattern of an actual constellation. Looking up the myths behind the stars, they realize the stories are coming true! It’s up to them to figure out why it’s happening, how to stop it and how the new red-haired substitute teacher (from Mars) is connected.It’s a crime what’s happening – a constellation crime.

Kate has just turned 11 and is about to have the adventure of a lifetime. While out playing one day she accidentally steps into a rainbow and is magically transported to another place on the planet. As she continues to ‘ride the rainbow’ attempting to get home, she meets other children and learns about their cultural beliefs about rainbows. By the time she gets home she has quite an amazing story to share but there are some who don’t believe her. Yet in the end, the proof arrives just in time and leaves even the adults in her life with dropped jaws and shocked expressions.

Kate has just turned 11 and is about to have the adventure of a lifetime! While out playing, she steps into a rainbow and is magically transported to another place on the planet. Everywhere she goes, she meets a child of a different nationality who tells her about their cultural beliefs about rainbows. When she finally gets home, she has quite an amazing story to share, but there are some who don’t believe her. Yet in the end, the proof arrives just in time and leaves the adults in her life with dropped jaws and shocked expressions. “A magical journey that feels so real it’s as if you are with her.” Book Review