Books with author M. Hatfield

Karamika was your average village girl, and quite happy to stay that way, but when a beast thought only to be a myth -a dragon- comes flying through her home with soldiers on its tail, her life is turned upside down. An unwanted fiancé, a jealous best friend, a mysterious wounded stranger in the forest, and nothing being what it first appears to be have her longing to return to her formerly simple life. Karamika gets all of the adventure that she never wanted, and it's all thanks to the dragon.

After rescuing his parents, Danny returns to his old life, burying the taro that allowed him to speak to animals, trees, and the very storms that led to his adventure. Danny thinks he's left magic and mystery behind, but Sammael, a creature of terrible imagination, refuses to let him go. A strange new girl, Cath, enters Danny's world, bringing with her a message: Danny's cousin Tom has sold his soul to Sammael. It's up to Danny and Cath to find Tom and stop Sammael, who seeks to destroy humankind once and for all.

After rescuing his parents, Danny returns to his old life, burying the taro that allowed him to speak to animals, trees, and the very storms that led to his adventure. Danny thinks he's left magic and mystery behind, but Sammael, a creature of terrible imagination, refuses to let him go. A strange new girl, Cath, enters Danny's world, bringing with her a message: Danny's cousin Tom has sold his soul to Sammael. It's up to Danny and Cath to find Tom and stop Sammael, who seeks to destroy humankind once and for all.

Danny's cousin Tom has been killed―and forgotten. All memories of Tom have been erased, as though he had never existed. For a while, there is peace. Until Danny remembers.Determined to restore what has been lost, Danny seeks out Cath, living far from civilization. But other troubles loom. Shadows are spreading across the land, leaving the earth gray and lifeless. Danny and Cath must work together to set things right―but are they even on the same side? And as they close in on Sammael, the dark presence responsible for Tom’s death, will one of them pay the ultimate price?

Karamika was your average village girl, and quite happy to stay that way, but when a beast thought only to be a myth -a dragon- comes flying through her home with soldiers on its tail, her life is turned upside down. An unwanted fiancé, a jealous best friend, a mysterious wounded stranger in the forest, and nothing being what it first appears to be have her longing to return to her formerly simple life. Karamika gets all of the adventure that she never wanted, and it's all thanks to the dragon.

'This is really something special . . . don't miss it' - The BooksellerStrange shadows are appearing over Danny's town. Where they land, people are drained of all colour and hope. Cars crash; people stand, directionless.Fleeing from the shadows, Danny knows Sammael is behind this horror. Danny knows the world must be saved; he knows that to do that, Sammael must be destroyed. Once again, Danny must overcome his belief that he's not brave, and face his greatest fears. Danny needs Cath. But first he must rescue her from underneath the shadows. Their only hope might be the mysterious Book of Shadows - but they will have to make it first. And is Danny doing the right thing? Can Sammael really be destroyed?The thrilling conclusion to The Book of Storms trilogy

Danny's cousin Tom has been killed—and forgotten. All memories of Tom have been erased, as though he had never existed. For a while, there is peace. Until Danny remembers.Determined to restore what has been lost, Danny seeks out Cath, living far from civilization. But other troubles loom. Shadows are spreading across the land, leaving the earth gray and lifeless. Danny and Cath must work together to set things right—but are they even on the same side? And as they close in on Sammael, the dark presence responsible for Tom’s death, will one of them pay the ultimate price?

All the things young (and older) readers really want to know about history - the unpleasant, morbid and catastrophic bits usually excluded from history books. This book provides a tongue-in-cheek look at illness and getting better using an entertaining but informative text with humorous illustrations. The series has been created by the "Lazy Summer" team of designers, authors and illustrators, responsible for the "Spaceship Earth" and "Fantastic Journey" series.