Books with author L. L. Reynolds

The year is some indeterminate time in the future; Micky Grant and Anna Enesco are involved in special studies for people who have shown extraordinary ESP talent. Their progress is as frightening as it is incredible.But when our government sends them on missions that become increasingly dangerous and difficult, are their lives the price of their special pre-knowledge?

In the summer of 1795, a teenager was exploring a tiny island in Nova Scotia's Mahone Bay when he came across a curious depression in the ground. Driven by visions of lost pirate treasure, he later returned to the spot with shovels, pickaxes, and two friends. The trio began to dig, and in so doing launched what would become one of the most famous treasure hunts of all time. For over 200 years, the baffling mysteries of the Oak Island treasure have captured countless imaginations they have also been the cause of bitter rivalries, dashed hopes, and tragic deaths.

Robyn Howard, a senior high school student, clashes with Mr Smallfield, her school principal over the role of women in history. Upset, she quarrels with her boyfriend and her mother (who had promised to take her to an archery tournament). A violent thunderstorm results in her being knocked unconscious, and she wakes up to find herself in medieval Sherwood Forest.A group of young women, armed with bows, arrows and swords greet her as "Robyn Hood". Initially confused she eventually becomes their leader in their battle against the forces of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham (who bears a strong resemblance to Mr Smallfield). After a series of confrontations and adventures, Robyn is captured by the Sheriff's men and put on trial in the Nottingham marketplace. The townspeople, although initially supportive of her, are intimidated by the Sheriff's soldiers and Robyn is condemned to be hanged for treason. Escape seems impossible.

Atticus Hobart couldn’t feel lower. He’s in love with a girl who doesn’t know he exists, he is the class bully’s personal punching bag, and to top it all off, his dad has just left the family. Into this drama steps Mr. Looney, a 77-year-old substitute English teacher with a most unconventional approach to teaching. But Atticus soon discovers there’s more to Mr. Looney’s methods than he first thought. And as Atticus begins to unlock the truths within his own name, he finds that his hyper-imagination can help him forge his own voice, and maybe--just maybe--discover that the power to face his problems was inside him all along.

This Student's Book, for Cambridge Secondary 1 English, is fully matched to the Curriculum Framework, Cambridge Checkpoint Tests and the Cambridge Progression Tests.Renowned for its clarity and accessible approach, it has been written to provide guidance to students from around the world, with extracts taken from a wide variety of texts, cultures and historical periods. It also includes essential support for your students with speaking and listening activities and a 'Key skills' section in each chapter.

A young boy with golden eyes called Lukas is kidnapped from his snowy village by an evil pirate.He is whisked away to the Hopstone Islands: a tropical paradise of bright blue sea's and white sandy beaches. It sounds nice but Lukas soon discovers that this is no holiday! Not only does he have to escape from the pirate, he finds his strange new world is surrounded by the dangerous but magical ocean known as the 'Shadow Sea.' And even weirder still: Lukas is sure that he is somehow connected to it.Join Lukas on his fantastic adventure as he discovers the island of Zei, befriends Summer the smart, bossy tavern girl and her sister Winter, a little girl with a big secret. Not to mention Chino, a kind-hearted pirate and his courageous giant-penguin Pendolo.Will Lukas make it home? What is the Shadow Sea? Find out in Pirates and Penguins.Pirates and Penguins is the first novel in the Shadow Sea series. Its a fast paced and fun fantasy adventure for readers of all ages. Its a series full of wonderful characters, amazing places, stunning magic and... pirates who ride the oceans on the backs of giant-penguins (what more could you need?).