Books with author Kevin Pearce

*2017 Golden Quill Award Contest - Semifinalist*For as long as anyone in the world of Tridea can remember, large crystals have lined the landscape, possessing and exuding powerful magical energy.When a meteor crashes into Tridea and the crystals are infected by a darkness. The populace of elves, fae and feline races discover a great danger. A virus is released, capable of controlling all humans.Humans are vulnerable… easy to control… dangerous.For Rush, Spark and Feather, what started off as a simple scouting mission to monitor the affected humans, turns into a dangerous journey. Where their unity and endurance will not only be tested, but challenged. In the darkest of times… they must stand together.Despite their initial attitudes towards humans, they realize that if they are to survive and save Tridea, they will need to overcome their differences and face the darkness.

Octopuses, with their boneless bodies and remarkable intelligence, are truly amazing creatures. Some even use tools to hide and protect themselves from predators. Many species of octopus are featured in this book that puts reader in the place of these mollusks. As an octopus, they'll imagine themselves camouflaged on the ocean floor, masking themselves in an ink cloud, and even wrestling a shark. Fun fact boxes and carefully chosen photographs add to the fascinating text.

Tacos, enchiladas, tortillas, and even huevos rancheros are not unusual items in many American restaurants. Mexican food is loved all over the world, but Mexicos kitchens hold much more than these dishes. Some surprising ingredients and fascinating cultural facts are in store for readers and fledgling chefs. Mexicans use prickly pear cactus, plantains, and even chocolate in their meals. A salsa recipe at the end of the book gives young cooks a chance to create their own fiesta!

Oz reimagined allows the reader to create images as they imagine them to be. The graphic novel is written for you; all you have to do is illustrate.Step 1: Read the story. It is broken down into boxes.Step 2: Draw images for each scene, you can hand draw with the printed book or illustrate online with the ebookStep 3: Share. Share your completed graphic novel with friends and family, or share pages online. Step 4: Enjoy

With her mother dead, and her father lost in despair. Sarah spends her time outside of school in the town’s old library. Inside the pages of a forgotten world, a darkness calls forth a feast to feed its master. Now trapped within a world of dying stories and surrounded with characters who just don’t belong. Sarah has to fight her way through this strange world of stories, to find her way home.