Books with author Laban Carrik Hill

An exciting story of war, love, and art from National Book Award finalist Laban Carrick Hill * Historical fiction that resonates with our own time * Appealing blend of romance and action Napoleon Crossing the Saint Bernard, one of the most famous paintings in Western art, is a piece of war propaganda--for example, Napoleon didn’t ride a rearing stallion to cross the river on his campaign; he rode a donkey. Napoleon relied on the artist Jacques-Louis David to polish his public image. The truth behind the propaganda is revealed by acclaimed author Laban Carrick Hill in a compelling story of fifteen-year-old Jean, whose idealistic view of the leader comes under fire when he begins working in David’s studio. As he battles with Louis, David’s cowardly son, it becomes clear that their fates mirror the course of the French Empire. Blending romance, drama, and history, Napoleon’s Sitter is a dynamic addition to the popular Art Encounters series.

A mysterious snowboarder has been wreaking havoc on the slopes. When he cuts off veteran ski bum Bob Williams on a double diamond run, breaking Bob's leg. Jamil's dad is fed up. He bans snowboards from all double diamonds in his ski resort, bumming out Jamil and his friends and quickly making Jamil the most hated kid in school. Jamil must unmask this rude rider and teach him some slope etiquette- before snowboarding is banned from the resort forever.

HALF PIPE RIP-OFF Wall and the crew have just finished building a totally rad half pipe in his backyard. The half pipe is so popular with the skate rats at school that kids start tagging it with some cool graffiti. At the same time, Wall's English teacher, Ms. Delillo, finds that someone is tagging her classroom, and even her house. Ms. Delillo and the cops think a skater did it, and since Wall in barely scraping by in English, they're beginning to suspect him. The crew have to nail the vandal to clear Wall's name - before he is suspended.