Books with author Lisa Allen

My book is about a pumpkin family that just loves Halloween-all except for the youngest pumpkin, Franky. He has a hard time getting into it as he feels bad for being a pumpkin. He feels that being a pumpkin is dumb and that all the other Halloween creatures have a more exciting existence. Then one day he realizes that one should never be ashamed of what they are, as each of us poses a special quality about us.

A humorously heroic adventure in the vein of The Phantom Tollbooth. He was destined to become a writer – but first, he needs to become a hero! Deep in a cavern, far beneath the Black Mountain, the Demon rages!.Out there, somewhere, is a very special kind of author fated to write a one-of-a-kind story. Driven by a seething, ages-old revulsion to imaginative stories and the joy they bring to young readers, the Demon vows to stop this aspiring writer in his tracks. And who is this aspiring author and unlikely hero? It is Ottomotto, an unassuming Counting Gnome who toils at his dreary job at Amalgamated Rejects where he counts defective candies such as Tootsie Roll Pops with no tootsie in middle. He knows nothing of the Demon, or writing, when he is approach by an enigmatic muse – a Northland fairy named Esmeralda (who by the way, has some very serious self-esteem issues of her own). At first, Ottomotto is torn. On the one hand, the lure of writing electrifies him, bringing purpose to his duller-than-dishwater life. On the other hand, it terrifies for it means revealing a shameful secret. At last, Ottomotto decides, but it is too late for the Demon has struck, kidnapping a motley trio of misfit characters in search of a very special kind of author. Tragically, Ottomotto must return to the tedium of Amalgamated Rejects. Or perhaps not. Maybe, just maybe, he’ll choose to become a hero – the kind willing to sacrifice his life to attempt a seemingly impossible rescue. If Ottomotto does choose, his only hope for success will lie in a place called Storyhaven, home to the ancient Tree of Tales. Meanwhile, in the caverns beneath the Black Mountain, the Demon waits... This is a story for readers of all ages seeking the courage and enduring fortitude to pursue their creative dreams.

Excerpt from A Thrilling Sketch of the Life of the Distinguished Chief Okah Tubbee: Alias, Wm; Chubbee, Son of the Head Chief, Mosholeh Tubbee of the Choctaw Nation of IndiansIt is difficult to arrive at a correct conclusion as to the origin of the Indian race; it is supposed by historians sacred and pro. Fans, ancient and modern, that all the races which have been, and are now upon the earth are derived from Noah, that from Shem, Ham and Japheth sprang whtte, red, and black men, and from them the great variety of nations, kindreds and tongues. Some suppose that the Indians are descended from some of the lost tribes of Jews, that they pursued a northern course as far as Behrring Straits and constructed some kind of floating raft, and crossed over where it is only about nineteen miles to one Island, and about nineteen to another, and took possession ot the country before it was discovered by Americus Vespucius, or Christopher Columbus indeed, there is strong evidence to sup= port this View, from tradition, and a similarity of features.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Fans of Monday's Not Coming and Girl in Pieces will love this award-winning novel about a girl on the verge of losing herself and the unlikely journey to recovery after she is removed from anything and everyone she knows to be home.Moving from Trinidad to Canada wasn't her idea. But after being hospitalized for depression, her mother sees it as the only option. Now, living with an estranged aunt she barely remembers and dealing with her "troubles" in a foreign country, she feels more lost than ever.Everything in Canada is cold and confusing. No one says hello, no one walks anywhere, and bus trips are never-ending and loud. She just wants to be home home, in Trinidad, where her only friend is going to school and Sunday church service like she used to do.But this new home also brings unexpected surprises: the chance at a family that loves unconditionally, the possibility of new friends, and the promise of a hopeful future. Though she doesn't see it yet, Canada is a place where she can feel at home--if she can only find the courage to be honest with herself."Allen-Agostini uses frank yet gentle prose...[in this] hopeful story about finding one's place and the sometimes-difficult journey to self-acceptance."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred review"An accessible look at teen anxiety and depression...[Home Home] shines in its depictions of the physical and emotional aspects of anxiety and depression...[and] teens of color coping with mental illness will find common cause with this Trini girl's journey toward self-actualization and healing."--Booklist"Allen-Agostini depicts the culture of her homeland with honesty and enlightening details,...delivering important messages about acceptance and mental illness."-SLJ

Excerpt from A Thrilling Sketch of the Life of the Distinguished Chief Okah Tubbee: Alias, Wm; Chubbee, Son of the Head Chief, Mosholeh Tubbee of the Choctaw Nation of IndiansIt is difficult to arrive at a correct conclusion as to the origin of the Indian race; it is supposed by historians sacred and pro. Fans, ancient and modern, that all the races which have been, and are now upon the earth are derived from Noah, that from Shem, Ham and Japheth sprang whtte, red, and black men, and from them the great variety of nations, kindreds and tongues. Some suppose that the Indians are descended from some of the lost tribes of Jews, that they pursued a northern course as far as Behrring Straits and constructed some kind of floating raft, and crossed over where it is only about nineteen miles to one Island, and about nineteen to another, and took possession ot the country before it was discovered by Americus Vespucius, or Christopher Columbus indeed, there is strong evidence to sup= port this View, from tradition, and a similarity of features.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.