Books with author Laurie Ward

Young Bartholomew isn’t allowed to go to school, play outside or make art... so he sketches in secret.When Bartholomew meets the skateboarding artist, Alexander DeVinci, he’s yanked into a mythical realm of living paintings and breathing sculptures: Artania. The two soon learn that the strange world, where everything seems to be possible, is on the verge of destruction.With Egyptian gods and goddesses by their side, they face daring battles and narrow skateboarding escapes. But can they defeat the evil Sickhert's army, and bring art back to the world?Praise:★★★★★ - “A fantastically original concept. Kudos."★★★★★ - “I started to read this book myself and decided it mandatory to share with my kids. There's a good moral and everything is kept family friendly, even though the story is deep enough for most adults."★★★★★ - "A great book for kids that teaches them about the importance of art and self-expression.★★★★★ - "I started to read this book myself and decided it mandatory to share with my kids. It's like watching a Pixar movie. The children love it and the parents can derive their own enjoyment from the same story. There's a good moral and everything is kept family-friendly, even though the deeper story is deep enough for most adults."★★★★★ - Wonderfully refreshing and beautifully written... What a pleasant and appreciated surprise to see the importance of art taking main stage in a young reader's book today."

Dragons have disappeared from Artania, and a threat looms over the realm.Alex, Bartholomew and Gwen return to Artania, to help bring the elusive dragons back to the sky. With battles in the skies, dangerous outlaws and enchanted scrolls, the three will need to find strength they never knew they had.But can they prevail against an overwhelming enemy, or will all of Artania turn to dust?Praise:★★★★★ - "My kids are loving this series... Greatly entertaining."★★★★★ - "Lets your imagination go wild."

The half-tree, half-human beings lived a secret existence deep in the old growth forest.Until now.When 11-year-old Daisy Castillo befriends a lost forest creature and discovers a plot to destroy its forest home, she sets off on a quest to protect them both.But danger waits in every shadow. For if the forest is destroyed, these mythical creatures will die. Fate hangs in the balance as Daisy faces her deepest fears, including heartbreak from the past, to rise up against all odds.Suspenseful, mysterious, and full of danger, Forest Secrets captures the enchantment of nature and the power of friendship in this classic tale of good vs. evil.

Ever since Bartholomew Borax III returned to being homeschooled, Mother has been so cleaning-obsessed and cruel that all he dreamed of was finding another portal to the magical Artania.Until now.With doorways opening without warning and thrusting him through time and space, he has no idea where he’ll end up next. It might be a Parisian loft with a depressed Monet, near a burning café with hunchbacked monsters in pursuit, or in the middle of an empty street at midnight.And then, the real trouble begins - his best friend falls into a coma that no one can wake him from. Everyone is perplexed but there are clues; anagrams which Bartholomew must decipher. But with Alex unconscious and time running out, will Bartholomew find the key in time?

The half-tree, half-human beings lived a secret existence deep in the old growth forest. Until now. When 11-year old Daisy Castillo discovers a plot to destroy the forest, she tries to halt the approaching evil while keeping these magical creatures from being discovered. But danger waits in every shadow. For if these corrupt men succeed, the Forest People will die. A few surprises are in store, as some unknown and undiscovered friendships hold the key to her success. Fate hangs in the balance as Daisy faces her deepest fears, including heartbreak from the past, to rise up against all odds. Suspenseful, mysterious, and full of danger, Forest Secrets captures the enchantment of nature and the power of friendship in this classic tale of good vs. evil.

Dragons have disappeared from Artania, and a threat looms over the realm.Alex, Bartholomew and Gwen return to Artania, to help bring the elusive dragons back to the sky. With battles in the skies, dangerous outlaws and enchanted scrolls, the three will need to find strength they never knew they had.But can they prevail against an overwhelming enemy, or will all of Artania turn to dust?Praise:★★★★★ - "My kids are loving this series... Greatly entertaining."★★★★★ - "Lets your imagination go wild."

Ever since Bartholomew Borax III returned to being homeschooled, Mother has been so cleaning-obsessed and cruel that all he dreamed of was finding another portal to the magical Artania.Until now.With doorways opening without warning and thrusting him through time and space, he has no idea where he’ll end up next. It might be a Parisian loft with a depressed Monet, near a burning café with hunchbacked monsters in pursuit, or in the middle of an empty street at midnight.And then, the real trouble begins - his best friend falls into a coma that no one can wake him from. Everyone is perplexed but there are clues; anagrams which Bartholomew must decipher. But with Alex unconscious and time running out, will Bartholomew find the key in time?NOTE: This is the pocket book edition of Portal Rift, convenient to both read and take with you.

Dragons have disappeared from Artania, and a threat looms over the realm.Alex, Bartholomew and Gwen return to Artania, to help bring the elusive dragons back to the sky. With battles in the skies, dangerous outlaws and enchanted scrolls, the three will need to find strength they never knew they had.But can they prevail against an overwhelming enemy, or will all of Artania turn to dust?NOTE: This is the pocket book edition of Dragon Sky, convenient to both read and take with you.

Dragons have disappeared from Artania, and a threat looms over the realm.Alex, Bartholomew and Gwen return to Artania, to help bring the elusive dragons back to the sky. With battles in the skies, dangerous outlaws and enchanted scrolls, the three will need to find strength they never knew they had.But can they prevail against an overwhelming enemy, or will all of Artania turn to dust?Praise:★★★★★ - "My kids are loving this series... Greatly entertaining."★★★★★ - "Lets your imagination go wild."