Books with author M. J. Elliott

March 1945 World War II may be ending, but for nineteen-year-old pilot Henry Forester the conflict still rages. Shot down behind enemy lines in France, Henry endured a dangerous trek to freedom, relying on the heroism of civilians and Resistance fighters to stay alive. But back home in Virginia, Henry is still reliving air battles with Hitler's Luftwaffe and his torture by the Gestapo. Mostly, Henry can't stop worrying about the safety of those who helped him escape—especially one French boy, Pierre, who, because of Henry, may have lost everything. When Henry returns to France to find Pierre, he is stunned by the brutal after-math of combat: starvation, cities shattered by Allied bombing, and the shocking return of concentration camp survivors. Amid the rubble of war, Henry must begin a daring search for a lost boy—plus a fight to regain his own internal peace and the trust of the girl he loves. L. M. Elliott's sequel to Under a War-Torn Sky is an astonishing account of surviving the fallout from war.

Ally, Josh and Brendan are part of a modern family living in suburban Melbourne, Australia. To escape problems at school and at home, the children embark on a trip with a difference… travelling back in time to c.1210 BC where they come face to face with Biblical figures! Nothing is what they expect when the children meet the spies sent to investigate the military strength of Jericho, witness the siege and falling of this impenetrable city, and meet a real life heroine, Rahab. Through this epic adventure, Ally and Josh discover that God can be trusted with the big problems of life and He is always ready to give people a second chance when they “mess up”. This book is the second installment in the "History Village" series and is crammed with adventure, conspiracy, romance and humour. It is so addictive it will have you hunting out the next adventure for these lovable characters!

Doctor Who is a fascinating programme. Over the years it has presented many adventures through time and space, all seeing the Doctor and his companions face a multitude of alien friends and menaces. But what of all the adventures we never saw? The Doctor is fond of name-dropping, and has alluded many times to meetings with historical figures, visits to alien planets, as well as knowledge and awareness of everything from sea lions to the Batmobile!In this book, Matthew J Elliott takes us on a journey through these unseen and uncharted journeys of the Doctor. Taking the television series as the main inspiration, he chronicles every time the Doctor seems to have knowledge gained off-screen, and tries to place just where and when that information might have been gained.It’s an incredible trip through the years, proving that the Doctor is arguably the most travelled and knowledgable being in the known universe ...‘A work of significant and obsessive scholarship!’ Amazon Review‘Insanely brilliant. I simply can’t recommend this book enough.’ awkwardgeeks.com

"Did you ever try to do what you thought was the right thing, but ended up getting into big trouble? I did. It was on the night of the riot."‘Snow’ Goodison works in Wanganui [New Zealand] as an errand boy for German pork butcher, Mr Schmidt. His life is care-free and includes playing rugby football and collecting cigarette cards. But, in May 1915, the passenger liner Lusitania is sunk off the coast of Ireland by a German submarine. Shocked by this horror, a group of Wanganui citizens lead a patriotic march to Mr Schmidt’s shop. It is attacked and looted. Snow was seen outside the shop during the trouble and is accused of being involved in the riot. Would he do such a thing?Based on an actual event, NIGHT OF THE RIOT is the riveting story of a 14-year old boy learning about his place in the world and standing up for what he thinks is right.Review from NZ Book Council 'The School Library' e-news: 'This delightful novel follows James ‘Snow’ Goodison from his childhood on a farm to his defining coming of age moment in the Wanganui anti-German riots of 1915. Snow becomes a shop assistant for a German butcher, and this relationship allows him to grow as a person. He learns some hard truths about the world when the shop is looted by rioters caught up in patriotic madness. The text scatters a range of carefully selected details to breathe life and context to the story, such as a tour by the Australian Rugby team and the introduction of the first Ford Model T cars to the town. These details will immerse the younger reader without suffocating them. This is a novel with a historical setting, rather than a historical novel, and the characters remain central. The earnest, upbeat tone of the text will hook young readers in. Reluctant readers will really enjoy reading this as the pages and chapters fly by in a whimsical blur. I have no doubt that anybody reading the opening will go on to read the entire text.Reviewer: Ian StewartPosition: HOD English, St Peter’s College, Palmerston NorthMATT ELLIOTT has written more than a dozen books for readers of all ages. His best-selling collaboration with illustrator Chris Slane - Nice Day for a War: adventures of a Kiwi soldier in WWI – was the 2012 NZ Post Children’s Book Awards Book of the Year, winner of the LIANZA Elsie Locke Medal and a Storylines Notable Book. Two educational stories - Grandad’s Hat and When Grandma Came to Stay - were written for the charity Alzheimer’s Research UK and produced as audiobooks read by BBC radio personality Edith Bowman.

Max Elliott was born with Down Syndrome. His mother, Mary Elliott, is on a loving crusade to help children and adults realize that Max is really just like them. They don't need to be afraid of Max because he looks and acts differently. He is smart, kind, funny, and gentle. He loves sports and spending time with other children. *Hi, My Name is Max!* is a delightful teaching and learning book for all ages. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to the development of the Max Wade Children's Academy, where other children like Max can play, learn, and excel.

For thirteen–year–old Nathaniel, an indentured servant in colonial Virginia, life is hard. Though things improve with the help of a kind master named Basil–who shares music, books, and philosophies on equality–around him the climate is heating up. It's 1775 and colonists are enraged by England's taxation. Patrick Henry's words "give me liberty, or give me death" become the sounding call and the American Revolution is about to errupt. Nathaniel and Basil must make a choice about joining the fight and face a larger conundrum about the true meaning of liberty. L. M. Elliott crafts a stirring narrative for middle grade readers–conveying the hopes and dilemmas of this crucial era in American history.

[Young Adult Historical Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Elizabeth Wiley]This suspenseful and relatable novel by award-winning New York Times bestselling author L. M. Elliott breathes new life into a troubling chapter of our history.It's 1953, and the United States has just executed an American couple convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. Everyone is on edge as the cold war standoff between communism and democracy leads to the rise of Senator Joe McCarthy and his zealous hunt for people he calls subversives or communist sympathizers. Suspicion, loyalty oaths, blacklists, political profiling, hostility to foreigners, and the assumption of guilt by association divide the nation. Richard and his family believe deeply in American values and love of country, especially since Richard's father works for the FBI. Yet when a family from Czechoslovakia moves in down the street with a son Richard's age named Vlad, their bold ideas about art and politics bring everything into question.Richard is quickly drawn to Vlad's confidence, musical sensibilities, and passion for literature, which he shares. But as the nation's paranoia spirals out of control, Richard longs to prove himself a patriot, and blurred lines between friend and foe could lead to a betrayal that destroys lives.

[Young Adult Historical Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Elizabeth Wiley]This suspenseful and relatable novel by award-winning New York Times bestselling author L. M. Elliott breathes new life into a troubling chapter of our history.It's 1953, and the United States has just executed an American couple convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. Everyone is on edge as the cold war standoff between communism and democracy leads to the rise of Senator Joe McCarthy and his zealous hunt for people he calls subversives or communist sympathizers. Suspicion, loyalty oaths, blacklists, political profiling, hostility to foreigners, and the assumption of guilt by association divide the nation. Richard and his family believe deeply in American values and love of country, especially since Richard's father works for the FBI. Yet when a family from Czechoslovakia moves in down the street with a son Richard's age named Vlad, their bold ideas about art and politics bring everything into question.Richard is quickly drawn to Vlad's confidence, musical sensibilities, and passion for literature, which he shares. But as the nation's paranoia spirals out of control, Richard longs to prove himself a patriot, and blurred lines between friend and foe could lead to a betrayal that destroys lives.

When Henry Forester is shot down during a bombing run over France, the World War II pilot finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. In constant danger of discovery by German soldiers, Henry begins a remarkable journey to greedom. Relying on the kind ness of strangers, Henry moves from town to town--traveling by moonlight, never asking questions, or even the names of the people who help him along the way. Through his journey, Henry gains an understanding of the French and their struggle; and of his own place in a war that will change the face of Europe forever.