Books with author Leon Cunningham

Silver medalist, Mom's Choice Awards. Eco-fantasy action is the name of the game in The Glass Table by new author Leigh K Cunningham. As compelling as it is sublime, this affable thriller written for young readers is a disquiet mystery with an important and timely lesson about protecting our freshwater lakes and rivers. When twelve children disappear while swimming at Lake Como during the summer holidays, the police chief is baffled, unconvinced that a resident witch, displeased with the annual onslaught of polluting holidaymakers, is to blame. She casts a spell, which divides her young captors into either wood spirits or river spirits. The river spirits can escape the spell and return home as children, but only with dire consequences for the wood spirits. They learn that it is only through trust, camaraderie, and teamwork do they have a chance to survive, but when a wood spirit named Faith turns into bubbles, all bets are off, even though a greater threat emerges on the banks of the river Kai.

Arthur "Artie" MacArthur is a tenacious twelve-year-old with good detective instincts, somewhat questionable judgment, and two very good friends: Jenny Adams—tofu-eating and quick-witted, with a large dose of common sense and a sarcastic wit; and Sam Franklin—bologna-eating, sports-loving, mystery-hating, but always there in a pinch. From Artie and Sam's outrageous sandwich-making contests (the sight and smell of which makes Jenny nauseous), to the danger that lurks around every corner once Artie and his friends decide to solve a case, the humor and excitement is nonstop. In The Ghost Car, a number of mysterious sightings of a priceless antique car stolen 25 years earlier from a local car show has the town in an uproar. Is it a "ghost" or the real car? And why, after all these years has it reappeared? Artie is determined to get to the bottom of it and find the car—and in the process solve a 25-year-old mystery the police say is hopeless.

"These books should be available in every home and school.""WOW! I absolutely loved these books! What a great teaching tool.""Cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons.""A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen." ---Can the Ginormous family find room in their hearts to love another and create a bond with a new family member? Ginormous Jo and her pet family love the life they live with Mary, but when she comes to them with a request, they fear their lives will change forever. A kitten needs a new home. The pets have a decision to make.Throughout the Series, Jo and her cute pet family entertain children with their fun-loving antics and meaningful life lessons. Lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. A valuable teaching tool constructed to speak to children between the ages of 3-12 yrs, at their level, enabling grown-ups to open a dialogue about some of life's toughest issues in an age appropriate way with ease. A wonderful addition to any child's home or teacher's read-aloud library. ---ABOUT S C CUNNINGHAM Owned by a loving daughter, 3 dogs and 2 cats, Cunningham writes Suspense Thrillers for grown-ups and Picture Books for children. The Ginormous Series is an educational teaching tool based on her beloved family pets. Something she wishes she'd had access to as a single mum decades ago. An ex-model, British born of Irish roots she married a rock musician and has worked in the exciting worlds of Music, Film, Celebrity Management and as a Crime Investigator and Intelligence Analyst for the Police. She supports causes for: Veterans. MH. Child, Animal & Planet Protection.

Arthur "Artie" MacArthur is a tenacious twelve-year-old with good detective instincts, somewhat questionable judgment, and two very good friends: Jenny Adams—tofu-eating and quick-witted, with a large dose of common sense and a sarcastic wit; and Sam Franklin—bologna-eating, sports-loving, mystery-hating, but always there in a pinch. From Artie and Sam's outrageous sandwich-making contests (the sight and smell of which makes Jenny nauseous), to the danger that lurks around every corner once Artie and his friends decide to solve a case, the humor and excitement is nonstop. In The Mysterious Stranger a burglar is on the loose in the small town of Plainville, and Artie is determined to crack the case! When he runs into an odd, dangerous-looking stranger in town, Artie is convinced the man is up to no good. Lacking any proof, Artie tails him, enlisting the help of his friends Jenny and Sam. But is the scary stranger the burglar the police are looking for, or has Artie found himself in a mess of trouble?

GINORMOUS JOE'S BROKEN BARK written & read by S C Cunningham A stunningly illustrated children's picture book about a big white huggable rescue dog who learns to stand up to a bully. Ginormous Joe is the size of a lion but has the courage of a mouse. Through his story we learn to care for animals, that good wins over bad and family love conquers all. Joe is a big white huggable dog owned by a man called Nasty Nik. Nik is not a good dog owner, he is mean to the lovely Joe, so eventually Joe loses his confidence and his bark. One day Nik abandons Joe on the streets, but luckily the kind Tuttle family find and rescue him. With plenty of love, hugs and humour,they bring back his confidence. Joe shares with us his funny look on life; 'Why does Mrs Tuttle pick up my poos, it's SO embarrassing?' 'Why do the Tuttles changes their clothes every day? I have one white fur coat and it suits me just fine'. Young Mary Tuttle becomes his best friend and helps him through the embarrassment of being the size of a lion, but having no bark. The other dogs laugh at him, he is fed up and feels useless. Mary believes in him, she gives him love, hugs and courage. When a burglar visits the Tuttle's house, can love mend Ginormous Joe's Broken Bark? ARTWORK by Contemporary Artist Scarlett Raven - scarlettraven.com AUTHOR S C Cunningham - Free Audio Book - sccunningham.com@GinormousJoe - @sccunningham8AMAZON REVIEWS "Hooray for GinormousJoe! What a great story. Pure love really doeshave redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joeand give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!" Jennifer Talbot Ross, 4* "This was the cutest book thattouched my heart. I have a Great Pyrenees named Angel that I adopted from ananimal shelter and this story really hit home for me. The author did anoutstanding job on this children's book. I enjoyed it and I think that anychild would love this story too." 5*

Captain Colt Harding, grief-stricken and hungry for revenge, sets out to destroy White Eagle, the Indian who killed his wife and son. White Eagle roams the land raping, pillaging, and murdering, showing no mercy. Captain Harding takes it upon himself to see that this savage be fed to the scavengers. Only with the help of Pony Soldiers, some of the vilest people in existence, will Captain Harding be able to avenge the deaths of his wife and son and rescue his daughter from a life of servitude.

It is not always easy being brave, particularly in the face of something scary. It's time again for Theodore to return to the Children's Research Hospital for his monthly chemotherapy treatment. However, Theodore has never liked visiting the hospital for chemotherapy and has never felt brave at all. This time, though, he has promised his mother that he will be brave because he wants to be a big boy. Joining Theodore today is his puppy, Wire, who provides him with comfort and adventure during his hospital visit.

Kids can imaginatively stencil favorite Spider-Man 2 scenes again and again.Includes 10 stencils and 4 coloring pencils for hours of play.30 matching stickers let kids embellish stenciled drawings.Colorful, 3-D style backgrounds help kids draw Spider-Man climbing on walls, hanging upside down, and more.Encourages creative drawing skills for young artists.Background designs and stencils printed on sturdy, durable fiberboard.