Books with author M T Ross

The Word and the Sword series, Book OneFound floating in a stream as an infant by peasants, with no past and no last name, all twelve-year-old Finian wants in the world is to find out what happened to his parents.So when his step-sister provides him with the only clue - the corner of a cloak he'd been swaddled in when she found him - he realizes finding them might actually be possible.What Finian couldn't begin to suspect was that such a search would drag him into a larger and more perilous world than he could ever have imagined. His quest will lead him into a great conflict that has raged for millennia, an ancient mystery thought lost long ago, and bring him face to face with unimaginable evil.The Book of Secrets begins a sweeping and unforgettable new fantasy epic in the grandest classical tradition.

WAR IS COMINGAs the Skull King's armies mass on Nulor's border, Finian and his friends return to the Paideia. With them comes the Steward-King himself, with all his retinue and soldiers. The Paideia is the best staging point for Nulor's armies.While the whole kingdom braces for war, Finian is plunged into the world of politics, intrigue, and rivalries between mages, Lords, servants, acolytes, and elvish thralls.To make matters worse, an unknown traitor lurks in their midst, using their prejudices and suspicions to turn would-be allies against one another. It is only together that they can hope to survive the coming storm.Following *The Book of Secrets* and *The Mirror of Life*, *The Soul Stone* is full of captivating characters, mystery and intrigue, and an explosive finale that will leave you breathless.

Based on the traditional folk tale "The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen", this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favorite in every home. Join the little red hen on her travels as she tries to outsmart the sly fox again and again. Part of the Ladybird "First Favourite Tales" series, this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It is ideal for reading aloud and sharing with preschoolers.

Found floating in a stream as an infant by peasants, with no past and no last name, all twelve-year-old Finian wants in the world is to find out what happened to his parents. So when his step-sister provides him with the only clue - the corner of a cloak he'd been swaddled in when she found him - he realizes finding them might actually be possible. What Finian couldn't begin to suspect was that such a search would drag him into a larger and more perilous world than he could ever have imagined. His quest will lead him into a great conflict that has raged for millennia, an ancient mystery thought lost long ago, and bring him face to face with unimaginable evil. The Book of Secrets begins a sweeping and unforgettable new fantasy epic in the grandest classical tradition.

These stories were taken from a recording in 1978 of my Grandparents for a Social Studies class in High School. This was their life during the toughest and most impossible years.They worked at everything, just to send some money home to feed and provide for younger siblings.There was no money to speak of and few good paying jobs.Most men worked in the camps of Northern B,C. and were on road crews.Either repairing them or clearing snow.My Grandfather would remark years later that the snow was a blessing for the work under Government contracts.It was steady and continuous.He worked at 50 to 60 different jobs during those years because you had to try it anyway since there were few choices around.My Grandmother worked in fish canneries but during the 1930's before she met my Grandfather, stayed home and helped the family with work.Canning fish was the past time in the small village in North Delta.Her Mom would cook the meals while the rest did chores and kept the garden going.Root cellars were an asset during this time and the canning of fruit,vegetables and fish was a remarkable feat .Never a shortage and if someone came knocking at the door to work for a meal, they would find themselves sitting down to hot soup, bread and a slightly used pair of shoes before any mention of a work detail would be discussed.That was the charity of my Grandmother's side, from a tight knit Norwegian/ Canadian family that knew about struggle and always helped their fellow man,woman or child whenever possible.My Grandmother's father was a fisherman and food wasn't a problem but making it last was hard work and stretching a budget for a family of 12 was difficult but soups ,stews and bread making were always a labour of love.They were successful in their lives, both of them because they knew how to look after everything that they had and as my Grandfather told his grandchildren ,me included. "Look after your pennies and the dollars will look after themselves." R.M.Ross