Books with author Louis J Marino

One Christmas many years ago, Louis's stepson gave him a Christmas tree ornament, a wood carved Santa sitting astride a chicken. He couldn't help wonder what the story was behind such a ridiculous ornament. He tried to find some clue as to its origin but found nothing. So to satisfy his own curiosity, he wrote this poem to give the Santa life. He would read it to his grandchildren every Christmas until they grew up. Now since his oldest grandson, Louis Lonsway, has grown into a talented illustrator, he suggested to him that he illustrate the story and that together, they would try to produce a new Christmas legend.

From the playful pen of Lou Marquet comes a rollicking tale of two astronomy students cast under the shadow of a mysterious asteroid group from deep space. Will they successfully document the space rocks impending earthly encounter or will the planet fall into turmoil first? Will Rodger woo Alyaa or is he destined to be a laughingstock? Will she find her destiny in a passion for the cosmos or is all for naught? Theses questions and more hang in the balance in this tale chock full of scientific intrigue, international plots, and good old fashioned one liners, Who Is Looking Back?

One Christmas many years ago, Louiss stepson gave him a Christmas tree ornament, a wood carved Santa sitting astride a chicken. He couldnt help wonder what the story was behind such a ridiculous ornament. He tried to find some clue as to its origin but found nothing. So to satisfy his own curiosity, he wrote this poem to give the Santa life. He would read it to his grandchildren every Christmas until they grew up. Now since his oldest grandson, Louis Lonsway, has grown into a talented illustrator, he suggested to him that he illustrate the story and that together, they would try to produce a new Christmas legend.

On Christmas Eve, one of Santa's reindeer informs him that all of his reindeer have come down with the flu and will be unable to pull his sleigh that night. Santa panics and wonders how he will be able to deliver all the toys to the children this Christmas. While searching for answers, he stumbles upon a little white chicken who informs him that he has the solution. He tells Santa that he has just spoken to Prancer, the lead reindeer, and Prancer reveals to the chicken that the jingle bells that the reindeer wear when they pull the sleigh provide the magic that allows the reindeer team to fly. The chicken takes the bells to Santa and tries to convince Santa that the bells will work for him. Santa is not convinced until the chicken puts the bells on himself, and in a blink of an eye, the chicken grows to be ten feet tall. Santa then mounts the chicken and with his sack full of toys, completes his mission that night. The story is told in rhyme and is brilliantly illustrated by the author's grandson, Louis W. Lonsway.

On Christmas Eve, one of Santa's reindeer informs him that all of his reindeer have come down with the flu and will be unable to pull his sleigh that night. Santa panics and wonders how he will be able to deliver all the toys to the children this Christmas. While searching for answers, he stumbles upon a little white chicken who informs him that he has the solution. He tells Santa that he has just spoken to Prancer, the lead reindeer, and Prancer reveals to the chicken that the jingle bells that the reindeer wear when they pull the sleigh provide the magic that allows the reindeer team to fly. The chicken takes the bells to Santa and tries to convince Santa that the bells will work for him. Santa is not convinced until the chicken puts the bells on himself, and in a bnlink of an eye, the chicken grows to be ten feet tall. Santa then mounts the chicken and with his sack full of toys, competes his mission that night. The story is told in rhyme, and is brilliantly illustrated by the author's grandson, Louis W. Lonsway.

A story, written in verse, about how a small chicken comes to Santa's rescue on Christmas Eve when all of Santa's reindeer come down with the flu and are unable to pull Santa's sleigh. The chicken talks to Prancer, the lead deer, and Prancer reveals that the jingle bells that he wears are the power that enables the reindeer to fly on Christmas Eve. The chicken takes the bells to Santa, and after a brief discussion, grows to ten feet tall and is able to carry Santa and all of the toys on his back so Santa can complete his mission that night. The story is beautifully illustrated by the author's grandson, Louis Lonsway, a professional ilustrator.

Grieving the loss of his wife and ten-month-old daughter, twenty-four-year-old Roy Johnson seeks a change in his life. He leaves his job as a heavy equipment operator in Bentlyville, Pennsylvania, to be nearer to his family in Kansas. Linda Powers mourns the death of her husband Jeff, who died in Spain at the hands of terrorists. When she abandons her job and friends in Litchfield, Ohio, she's not sure exactly where she's going. Lonely and sad, Roy and Linda each embark on their personal odyssey and can not predict what their futures hold. Surely, they will never be able to replace their loved ones. As they drive separately toward St. Louis, Missouri, their paths cross at several rest stops. Their interactions are friendly and polite. But soon, Mother Nature intercedes. When torrential rain storms sweep through the Midwest and a huge levee breaks, water envelops their vehicles and they are forced into the fierce elements. As Roy and Linda depend on each other for survival, their love grows. They wish to spend the rest of their lives together, but they must first survive the brutal flood waters.

Grieving the loss of his wife and ten-month-old daughter, twenty-four-year-old Roy Johnson seeks a change in his life. He leaves his job as a heavy equipment operator in Bentlyville, Pennsylvania, to be nearer to his family in Kansas. Linda Powers mourns the death of her husband Jeff, who died in Spain at the hands of terrorists. When she abandons her job and friends in Litchfield, Ohio, shes not sure exactly where shes going. Lonely and sad, Roy and Linda each embark on their personal odyssey and can not predict what their futures hold. Surely, they will never be able to replace their loved ones. As they drive separately toward St. Louis, Missouri, their paths cross at several rest stops. Their interactions are friendly and polite. But soon, Mother Nature intercedes. When torrential rain storms sweep through the Midwest and a huge levee breaks, water envelops their vehicles and they are forced into the fierce elements. As Roy and Linda depend on each other for survival, their love grows. They wish to spend the rest of their lives together, but they must first survive the brutal flood waters.