Books with author Kathleen Hales

The Using the Standards: Building Grammar and Writing Skills Series was developed to help students achieve the goals outlined in the IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language. These standards encompass all types of language skills--reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing. Since this book focuses on grammar and writing, it emphasizes the standards most directly applicable. However, since reading and writing are inextricably linked, aspects of all 12 standards are included. The table of contents includes a listing of the related IRS/NCTE Standards that are addressed in that activity. The activities in the first half of this book focus on improving grammar skills; the second part includes activities to develop better writing skills.

What would you do if your nightmares came true?Thanks to her ability to mind-drop, sixteen-year-old Cassie Duncan can hear the thoughts of everyone around her. But sometimes her telepathy is more of a curse than a psychic "gift," especially when it comes to high school football star, Will Rossi.Reason #1: He pushes his thoughts at her, whether she wants to hear them or not.Reason #2: She doesn't want drama from his vindictive ex-girlfriend.Reason #3: Will's dimples are absolutely, 100% distracting.To her surprise, Cassie feels drawn to Will, who happens to be an intuitive and talented artist. Yet, as she falls in love with him, she begins to have dreams that come true in horrifying ways. Always the keeper of secrets, Cassie risks everything to keep her nightmares from becoming reality. Cassie must learn to trust Will, or she won't be able to prevent the tragedy that she sees coming.This captivating novel comes from debut author, Kathleen S. Harsch, the first in the Children of the Psi series about teens with amazing abilities.

Set in the Cumberlands of East Tennessee during the 1950s, Saving Superman follows Pete, a ten year old boy, through a year of terror. When Pete runs away, he’s still a child – ill-equipped for the challenges ahead, haunted by terrifying nightmares and visions, and confused by Pa’s rage and Ma’s abandonment. With help from Jake, a veteran turned hobo, Pete confronts the secrets hiding in his mind and learns important facts his Ma and Pa have long concealed. But if Pete shares his dangerous knowledge with the Feds, will it kill or unite his troubled family?