Books with author Kathy Parkinson

"Like Siberia itself, this story is wild, mysterious, full of danger—and then, quite unexpectedly, captivates you with its beauty. I was so glad I went on the adventure." —Goldy Moldavsky, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Boy BandNotes from My Captivity is a sharp, sensitive, and darkly funny novel perfect for fans of Libba Bray’s Beauty Queens and Adam Silvera’s More Happy Than Not.Adrienne Cahill cares about three things: getting into a great college; becoming a revered journalist like her idol, Sydney Declay; and making her late father proud of her.So when Adrienne is offered the chance to write an article that will get her into her dream school and debunk her foolish stepfather’s belief that a legendary family of hermits is living in the Siberian wilderness, there’s no question that she’s going to fly across the world.But the Russian terrain is even less forgiving than Adrienne. And when disaster strikes, none of their extensive preparations seem to matter. Now Adrienne’s being held captive by the family she was convinced didn’t exist, and her best hope for escape is to act like she cares about them, even if it means wooing the youngest son.

Grace's name may be a bit of a misnomer, for graceful she is not. She wants to be a ballerina, but dancing is not her forte. "Give it up, Grace," the other girls tell her. Saddened, Grace turns to drawing--and when she does, she starts to feel better. Grace is good at drawing and the other girls love her artwork. Grace finds a way to be part of the ballet using her true talent--she paints the sets! But the indefatigable Grace also keeps dancing in this easy reader that encourages youngsters to celebrate their own special gifts.

Mean Girls meets Life of Pi in this darkly humorous, compulsively readable teen novel that’s perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Andrew Smith. A hilariously dark and twisted story that sparkles with a remarkably fresh voice, The Lifeboat Clique is Kathy Parks's irreverent yet insightful novel about how to survive in the most unthinkable circumstances. Some people might say that Denver has a death wish. Why else would she dare to sneak into a Malibu beach party where she’d be surrounded by enemies?Oh yeah. Croix. Denver never thought in a million years he’d ask her out, but who is she to question this miracle of fate?Well, that isn’t the only surprise fate has in store.During the party a tsunami hits the coast of California, and Denver and a handful of others escape death and are swept out to sea. Of course, one of her fellow castaways is none other than her ex-BFF, Abigail, who can barely stand the sight of her.Trapped on a small boat with the most popular kids in school and waiting to be rescued, Denver wonders what might kill her first—dehydration, sunstroke, or the girl she used to think of as a sister?

"Like Siberia itself, this story is wild, mysterious, full of danger—and then, quite unexpectedly, captivates you with its beauty. I was so glad I went on the adventure." —Goldy Moldavsky, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Boy BandNotes from My Captivity is a sharp, sensitive, and darkly funny novel perfect for fans of Libba Bray’s Beauty Queens and Adam Silvera’s More Happy Than Not.Adrienne Cahill cares about three things: getting into a great college; becoming a revered journalist like her idol, Sydney Declay; and making her late father proud of her.So when Adrienne is offered the chance to write an article that will get her into her dream school and debunk her foolish stepfather’s belief that a legendary family of hermits is living in the Siberian wilderness, there’s no question that she’s going to fly across the world.But the Russian terrain is even less forgiving than Adrienne. And when disaster strikes, none of their extensive preparations seem to matter. Now Adrienne’s being held captive by the family she was convinced didn’t exist, and her best hope for escape is to act like she cares about them, even if it means wooing the youngest son.

Darkness veils the sight.The Final Battle is imminent.The ruler of the Dark has escaped the prison that has held him for centuries and this time he will not fail.The Ninth shall lead them with Light's Aid beside.Tolen knows he's the last hope for both Hidden and human kind. But as the prophecy unfolds, and hidden truth is revealed, he must accept that the reality of his and Macy's entwined destinies is not at all what he'd come to believe.Faced with the task of removing the veil that has shrouded demons and monsters from human eyes, Tolen and Macy are tempted to ignore the prophecy and find another way. Because while it may have been destiny that brought them together, it was love that united them, and the path ahead may require a sacrifice neither of them are willing to make.To death or victory in the coming tide.

Grace's name may be a bit of a misnomer, for graceful she is not. She wants to be a ballerina, but dancing is not her forte. "Give it up, Grace," the other girls tell her. Saddened, Grace turns to drawing--and when she does, she starts to feel better. Grace is good at drawing and the other girls love her artwork. Grace finds a way to be part of the ballet using her true talent--she paints the sets! But the indefatigable Grace also keeps dancing in this easy reader that encourages youngsters to celebrate their own special gifts.

USA Today Bestselling Author K.A. Parkinson continues the story of Tolen and Macy in book two of The Chosen Chronicles...Tolen Parks gave up on his attempts at a normal life the moment Macy Burdow showed up at his door. While his peers were measured for caps and gowns and submitting college applications, he’s been fighting the evil forces of the Dark and learning to tap into powers he once feared. With Macy’s guidance and friendship, he’d begun to accept his unsettling new reality—but recent tragedy has turned Macy cold and distant, and now he must move forward on his own.Plagued by visions of his father trapped in the Shadow Prison, Tolen vows to train hard and become strong enough to rescue the only family he has left. But as the days pass, it’s clear Tolen needs more time, while his father’s is running out. He’s forced to make a choice: Stay with his trainers and become the Chosen the world needs, or run from his destiny straight into the Shadow Realm where demons rule and darkness breathes to save his father from a fate worse than death.