Books with author Kelly Thompson

Join Old Bob the sundowner and his two small friends, Roddy and Susan, as Bob shares the vast lore of the bush, gained during a lifetime of wandering.For over 60 years readers of Australian nature stories have recognised that "Thompson and truth" are synonymous. He writes about his birds and animals as they are and not as fancy would fashion them; thus, "Old Bob", though a great bird lover, does not see his feathered friends through rose-tinted glasses. Like humans, says "Old Bob", the birds all have their little faults. Some of them, indeed, are real villains.Written in the author's usual captivating style, these stories cannot fail to have a wide appeal. Needless to say, they are well leavened with the irresistible Thompson humour.A library without this book of our better-known bush birds is a library incomplete.

“Maggie the Magnificent” is something entirely different in children’s nature stories. Readers of previous books by this author have realised that he approaches the popular theme of Australian bird and animal lore from an angle never before attempted by a writer of Juvenile books—sheer entertainment deftly combined with authenticity of detail.The birds do not talk, but they LIVE. “Maggie the Magnificent” is an exceedingly well-written story of Australia’s most popular black and white bird, the magpie. Though Maggie himself is the chief character and his life and adventures are portrayed faithfully, we meet a number of humans who are drawn so naturally that they might be your next door neighbours.There is real human interest as well as bird interest in “Maggie.” The episodes range from grave to happy, many being of such laughter-provoking quality as to go down in juvenile fiction history.Though designed primarily for the child mind, adults will appreciate the story as a rich page torn from the diary of their grandparent's childhood.

Burlington, Vermont author M.K. Thompson is a DJ (known as Fattie B). His first book, 'I Was A 400-pound '80s DJ' is a hilarious collection of true short stories of his time behind the decks in a small town dance club. 'I Was A 400 Pound 80's DJ' is not a book about how cool it is to be a DJ. Rather, it is a collection of short tales shared through a life-long connection with 80's music that boldly bounce from surreal to silly (all while setting the record straight on proper patron-to-DJ etiquette). While most believe a DJ's life is all 'hands in the air' and V.I.P. parties, this book is here to show the underbelly and the reality of its ugly truth. As the resident DJ of a weekly 80's dance party in Burlington for the last 17 years, Fattie B has seen and heard just about everything. Each chapter of this book begins with a few lyrics from an 80's song, followed by a short story about an experience that relates to each songs' message. As a rapper in a touring band and a DJ for over 20 years, Fattie shared the stage with such talents as: The Roots, Kool & The Gang, A Tribe Called Quest, Black Eyed Peas, The Wailers, Morris Day & The Time, Maceo Parker, Busta Rhymes, KRS-One, DJ Z-Trip, Slick Rick, Africa Bambaata, The Pharcyde, Jurassic 5, Common, Big Daddy Kane, Talib Kweli, DJ Questlove, DJ Rob Swift and DJ Revolution. Pick up this hilarious, touching and entertaining book today!

No matter where you are on our planet, you will find fish. There is a huge variety of fish everywhere. It seems we were meant to eat fish by design.Fish is a healthy superfood and undoubtedly one of nature’s gifts. It is filled with protein, important omega-3 fatty acids, and many other nutrients that our body and brain need to remain strong and healthy. Eating more fish helps reduce heart diseases and stroke, and it improves brain function.With the fish recipes in this book, you will learn the tastiest way to prepare fish. Enjoy our fish recipes once or twice a week for a happier, healthier you. What other food can make that promise? Low in calories, fish is also an excellent weight-loss tool.The fish recipes in this book are easy to prepare. Many of them come with a wonderful sauce that will make you want to eat fish as often as possible.

Beldagar grew up experiencing strange premonitions within the dark gold mines near his primitive village. The only break in his life comes at a festival for the gods where he meets Rose. When his life feels like it is finally altering, a cursed sorceress comes revealing his fate and foretelling Rose’s death. He must choose the sorceresses deal or to take matters into his own hands. But, what if the final cost is murder?

CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2016) — CommendedAfter defeating the forces of evil in Eldritch Manor, Willa must rebuild the manor — and her family.Can Willa rally her supernatural friends to defeat an invasion from beyond?After battling and defeating the forces of darkness, Willa is looking forward to a little well-earned peace and quiet. Unfortunately, her recent adventures have given birth to new problems, not the least of which is the task of rebuilding Eldritch Manor, a retirement home for supernatural beings, from the ground up. And no one is behaving themselves: Mab’s fairies have declared war on the dwarf construction crew, Willa’s Mom and Belle are feuding, Baz is running amok, Horace is living in the woods, the phoenix squawks all night long, and there’s never a dragon around when you need one. To be perfectly honest, Willa is starting to think the forces of darkness were easier to handle than her family and friends — until those forces start to rise again!Trouble is definitely brewing, and the source lies very close to home, Who can Willa trust? Who will betray them? Who will open the door for the darkness to enter?

As spring comes to Eldritch Manor, Willa deals with the King of the Fairies, a terrifying creature, and the usual family drama.Spring comes to Eldritch Manor, bringing with it all kinds of mayhem. The arrival of the King of the Fairies throws the resident fairies into a romantic tizzy. Mab neglects her knitting, resulting in holes in time through which any manner of evil can enter their world. Nature, weather, and time itself are all out of whack, and everyone is freaked about Willa’s upcoming “unlucky” thirteenth birthday. On top of everything, Willa makes a shocking discovery about her mother, which supports Belle’s claim that Willa is part mermaid!Willa is plagued with questions. How can she be a mermaid if she doesn’t have a tail and is terrified of water? How long do dragons hibernate? Why are there time holes in the pool, and where do they lead? Why are the backyard plants invading the house? And why does she keep dreaming about a sinister Green Man?

Magic, ghosts and legend link the past to the present in this second installment of the Keeper Saga. The year is 1765 when eight-year old Eleanor Brown begins the fatal journey that leaves her orphaned. Befriended by a wolf, and adopted by an Indian tribe, Ella soon learns to believe in the magic around her. Though she grows up to find a love that will endure all time, she must also find the courage to live without that love when the Fire Witch returns. When history falls into legends nearly forgotten, the Keepers must search for the truth and find the answers before the same evil that nearly destroyed their people comes back for her revenge. Will the power of The Wolf be enough to save them... Or will the fate of their ancestors be their own destiny?

A moment in the Life Adventures of Charlie and Jay: Reining Cat and Dog. “Christmas With Charlie and Jay” or “Wake up, Jay! Its Christmas”, a joyous sing along as a child is born into the family. Charlie and Jay are your typical house pets. Or are they? They can and do get into the same adventures and misadventures as the children in their audiences. Charlie, short for Prince Charlemagne de Coquille, a French Briard puppy, and Jay, short for Jaida de les Etoiles (Pronounced: Aye-twaa-lay), which is French for Jaida of the Stars, is a Persian Red Point cat. Charlie and Jay wake on the eve of Christmas. They become deeply embroiled in their breeding credentials as Jay teaches Charlie the art of singing Christmas carols. They continue singing, which disturbs and wakens Master and Mistress. Unknown to them Mistress is pregnant with their first child, and it is due momentarily.The play takes place in the living room of a middle-income family home in Yourtown, USA. Jay has been the queen of the house for seven years. Charlie is a newly acquired puppy. They have the run of the house.