Books with author Lyall Russell

Danger lurks in the mist. Twig and Ben are unicorn riders--guardians whose job it is to keep the last free unicorn herd safe. But a new danger is threatening the beautiful, mysterious creatures of Lonehorn Island. A thief from Terracornus has snuck onto the misty island and stolen Ben's loyal unicorn, Indy. There's only one path for Ben and Twig--straight into the secret, shadowy heart of the island and through the passage to Terracornus. But their rescue mission is unexpectedly complicated by a secret Ben has been hiding. A secret about the Queen of Terracornus who has enslaved all the unicorns of Ben's homeland. A secret that could save them all--or start a war.

A page-turning sequel continuing the traditions of children's Spiritual Fiction Fantasy adventures, Noobie Habits (book 2) in the Lineman and the Cook Series is a highly fueled and entertaining magical fairy-tale fantasy that keeps rebellious first-year students at Saint Raphael's in trouble.Taffy Tongues, Curfew Curses, Sadie Fawkes, Hallow Eve, and more are about to add trouble for some troublesome students who refuse to follow Mother Nicodemus rules. Saint Raphael's NOT so traditional school has first-years, or Noobies, start their first class...Scavenger Hunting. They must solve clues to find their way to the next class as the adventure continues with more secrets. Join Mem MacCleary and her teammates in this fantasy adventure sequel and enjoy Saint Raphael's captivating world of special gifts and mysteries. Young readers will enjoy the magical mysteries and adventures while still being protected with the help of The Lineman and the Cook.

Delightful debut of children's old-world fairy tale charm appeal of a young couple, Jack and Carol MacCleary, living a simple life until they are chosen to protect St. Raphael’s unique island inhabitants with incredibly special powers. Keeping in tradition of this fairy tale adventurous fantasy, Unexpected Habits sets the tone for more exciting adventures to come. Buffaloberry? Pogonip? Unigrams? Seriously? Very unexpected habits are about to happen for one young couple who are expecting their first child! Not everyone wanted the young couple to succeed. Dark forces were working to destroy Jack, Carol, and Saint Raphael's. The lineman and the cook would come to play a vital role ensuring the safety and care of St. Raphael's unique inhabitants. They were about to meet their destiny as the Lineman and the Cook prepare for very Unexpected Habits. Young readers can begin their new adventure.

Students are flying! School’s in session with more secrets. Mem MacCleary and her mates have their wings and a very important mission. This fairy tale fantasy adventure series by K. L. Russell continues in book four of the Lineman and the Cook Series, The River Flows. Third-years enter Dux House learning more than leadership and mentoring their Noobie charges. One well guarded secret leads an uninvited guest into the mentoring care of Mem and her teammate. Saint Raphael’s is in danger from other-world sources and HABs are polluting their life source and waters on Saint Raphael’s.Mem and her friends are desperate to save their beloved school and Saint Raphael’s island from unclean souls.

Deep in the heart of a mist-shrouded island, an impossible secret is about to be discovered. Twig is used to feeling unwanted. Sent to live on a pony ranch for "troubled" girls on a misty, haunted island, Twig is about to discover the impossible — someone who needs her. Jolted awake from a bad dream, Twig follows the desperate whinny of a terrified horse out to the stables. There in the straw is a bleating little scrap of moonbeam. A silver-white filly with cloven hooves and a tiny, spiraling horn. A baby unicorn. Now Twig knows what secret is hiding in the island's mist: the last free unicorn herd. And a mysterious boy named Ben who insists that this impossible creature is now Twig's to care for. That she needs Twig's love and protection. Because there's something out there in the deep, dense shadows that's hunting for them... "R. R. Russell's Wonder Light dares to explore a world where unicorns are creatures of wonder and power, and girls can find both strength and courage to be themselves." -Robin Hobb, International bestselling author

What if you could save those hanged for witchcraft in 1692—but you had to bargain your own soul to do it? November Atwood has spent the first thirteen years of her life in privilege. But, this year is different. Her parents decide it’s time for her to spend the school year with her two aunts and twin cousins in Danvers, Massachusetts—an “ordinary” family. What starts off as a dull introduction to family life in the burbs soon becomes anything but ordinary when the cousins find an ancient box buried neath the roots of a withered tree in the shadows of the abandoned Danvers Asylum for the Insane. Clues on a weathered vellum document lead the trio into the tunnels beneath the moldering asylum where they encounter Hob, the keeper of The Rings, a portal that will transport them back in time to 1701 Salem Village where November learns she is the “Predicted One,” the one foretold to bring to an end the diabolical bargain signed in blood more than 300 years in the past. And where she will meet Thomas Parris, the sixteen year old son of Samuel Parris—crafter of The Bargain. November and Thomas are destined to forge a link that spans time, but first she must overcome both fear and physical challenge to confront the demon Astaroth, the embodiment of corruption itself and wager her very soul to bring an end The Bargain of Witches.

A modern-day classic told in fairy tale magic, this fantasy adventure series continues in book three of the Lineman and the Cook Series. Second-years enter Gopher House and begin their year of service and duty. Saint Raphael’s is full of secrets, and friends are desperate to save their doomed classmates as they get sucked through one door in Saint Raphael’s kitchens and tossed out another into the revolting other-world river district. Harpies now rule and a last refuge to save a bully and an almond-eye boy lead to more mysteries, and a race for Mem, David, and Moira to figure out clues to rescue their classmates.Mem and friends soon learn their former teammate has become the dodgy leader of the river district, and perhaps the most powerful evil to emerge in the other-world. For Mem, David, and Moira it will take all of their Saint Raphael’s training and special gifts to escape the Harpies and return home!

Delightful debut of old-world charm fairy tale appeal of a young couple, Jack and Carol MacCleary, living a simple life until they are chosen to protect St. Raphael’s unique island inhabitants with incredibly special powers. Keeping in tradition of this fairy tale adventurous fantasy, Unexpected Habits sets the tone for more exciting adventures to come. Buffaloberry? Pogonip? Uni-grams? Seriously? Very unexpected habits are about to happen for one young couple who are expecting their first child! Not everyone wanted the young couple to succeed. Dark forces were working to destroy Jack, Carol, and Saint Raphael's. The lineman and the cook would come to play a vital role ensuring the safety and care of St. Raphael's unique inhabitants. They were about to meet their destiny as the Lineman and the Cook prepare for very Unexpected Habits.

A page-turning sequel continuing the traditions of Spiritual Fiction Fantasy adventure, Noobie Habits (book 2) in the Lineman and the Cook Series is a highly fueled and entertaining fantasy adventure that keeps rebellious first-years at Saint Raphael's in trouble.Taffy Tongues, Curfew Curses, Sadie Fawkes, Hallow Eve, and more are about to begin at Saint Raphael's NOT so traditional school. First-years, or Noobies, start their first class...Scavenger Hunting. They must solve clues to find their next class as the adventure continues with more secrets. Join Mem MacCleary and her teammates in this fantasy adventure sequel and enjoy Saint Raphael's captivating world of special gifts and mysteries. You'll be protected with the help of The Lineman and the Cook.