Books with author M. M. Atkinson

It's the sweetest day of the year! Join sisters, Anna and Bella, as they discover how easy it is to be kind in book 12 of the Fun in Flower series. "My sister, Bella, made the most beautiful Valentine’s Day cards for her friends. She’s so excited to hand them out at school today. But before she can, disaster strikes, and I accidentally ruin every single one of them. After breaking the bad news to Bella, I expect tears and disappointment. Instead, I get a smile and a big hug. How can Bella be so happy when I just ruined her Valentine’s Day? I soon realize it’s because she has a plan . . . a very magical plan!"This heart-warming story will inspire readers to be kind by holding open a door, saying 'thank-you', lending a helping hand, or brightening someone's day with a simple smile.The Fun in Flower series focuses on positive relationships. Each book also contains a common issue, and solution, that children experience. Among the topics tackled are: going firstincluding othersshynesssibling rivalryperseveranceIn addition, with easy-to-read language, and no evil/mean/scary characters, even the most sensitive child can immerse themselves in the stories, making the books ideal for bedtime. Appeals to ages 4-9.Spark your child’s imagination with the Fun in Flower series. Soon they’ll be dreaming about magical gems, soaring through the sky, swimming with dolphins, and buzzing around like bees.Books in the Fun in Flower Series:ANNA & BELLA and the Puppy ProblemANNA & BELLA Go BananasANNA & BELLA and the Lost CharmANNA & BELLA Get IcyFun in Flower 4-Books-in-1 (books 1-4)ANNA & BELLA's Bee-utiful SummerANNA & BELLA Princesses for a DayANNA & BELLA and the Missing PumpkinsANNA & BELLA's Festival FunFun in Flower 4-Books-in-1 (books 5-8)ANNA & BELLA's Big Break ANNA & BELLA's Late NightANNA & BELLA and the Sunken TreasureANNA & BELLA's Sticky ValentinesFun in Flower 4-Books-in-1 (books 9-12)ANNA & BELLA's Magical QuestANNA & BELLA Catch the FluANNA & BELLA's Happy Hoppy EasterANNA & BELLA Go CampingAbout the AuthorFor 14 rewarding years, Jane Atkinson taught high-school math. When her daughters were born, she decided to switch careers and become a full-time mom. Years later, after many family adventures, Jane began to write the Fun in Flower series. The books are a perfect combination of Jane's imagination and her family's real-life experiences. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Milton, Ontario.

The third installment in Kate Atkinson's wildly beloved series of Jackson Brodie Mysteries: a complex tale of murder, coincidence, and connected lives."As a reader, I was charmed. As a novelist, I was staggered by Kate Atkinson's narrative wizardry." --Stephen King On a hot summer day, Joanna Mason's family slowly wanders home along a country lane. A moment later, Joanna's life is changed forever...On a dark night thirty years later, ex-detective Jackson Brodie finds himself on a train that is both crowded and late. Lost in his thoughts, he suddenly hears a shocking sound...At the end of a long day, 16-year-old Reggie is looking forward to watching a little TV. Then a terrifying noise shatters her peaceful evening. Luckily, Reggie makes it a point to be prepared for an emergency...These three lives come together in unexpected and deeply thrilling ways in the latest novel from Kate Atkinson, the critically acclaimed author who Harlan Coben calls "an absolute must-read."

A delightful, funny story of friendship, ghost chores, a spooky house and a professional haunter.Meet Sir Simon, Super Scarer. He's a professional ghost who has been transferred to his first house. And just in time! He was getting tired of haunting bus stops and forests and potatoes. And to top it off, this house is occupied by an old lady -- they're the easiest to haunt!But things don't go as planned when it turns out a KID comes with this old lady. Chester spots Simon immediately and peppers him with questions. Simon is exasperated. . . until he realizes he can trick Chester into doing his ghost chores. Spooky sounds, footsteps in the attic, creaks on the stairs -- these things don't happen on their own, you know! After a long night of haunting, it seems that maybe Chester isn't cut out to be a ghost, so Simon decides to help with Chester's human chores. Turns out Simon isn't cut out for human chores either. But maybe they're both cut out to be friends . . .

Sometimes Tim feels invisible at school—until one day, when Tim meets Sam. But Sam isn't just any new friend: he's a blue whale, and he can't find his way home! Returning Sam to the sea is hard work, but Tim is determined to help. After all, it's not every day you meet a new friend!This picture book about the power of friendship by new talent Cale Atkinson is brought to life by charming, dynamic illustrations.

Oliver has always dreamed about where he will fit. Will he be in the mane of a unicorn? The tentacle of a pirate squid? The helmet of an astronaut? When he finally goes in search of his perfect place, he finds that trying to fit in is a lot harder than he thought. But like any puzzle, a little trial and error leads to a solution, and Oliver figures out exactly where he belongs. Where Oliver Fits is a sweet and funny story that explores all the highs and lows of learning to be yourself and shows that fitting in isn't always the best fit.

All she wants is to save a friend's life. But will she have to reap it instead?Ayla doesn't believe in things that go bump in the night, and nothing can convince her otherwise. Not her grandfather's insistence that he's a druid. Not the spine-tingling stories of witchcraft and dark magic that her best friend spins. Monsters just don't exist. Period.Then she gets 'the text'. It demands she visit an abandoned Gothic cathedral in the middle of town. At midnight. Alone. And since it's from that best friend who disappeared without a trace years earlier, she knows she has no choice. Sarah is in trouble. There's no way Ayla is going to let her long-lost friend face danger alone. That's not how she's hard-wired. She knows to expect the unexpected when she gets to the church. She prepares danger.But she couldn't possibly have prepared herself what she does find…

Join Anna and Bella for their second fun-filled adventure in Flower - with mermaid Kate"Bella and I have been waiting forever to go back to Flower. Well, maybe not forever, but it sure does feel like it. So when we learn that our next adventure is with mermaid Kate, we can't wait to get started. Maybe we'll swim with the dolphins. Or better yet, go for a ride on a whale! But then Kate arrives and tells us we're going banana picking. Banana picking? How does a mermaid pick bananas?”The Fun in Flower series focuses on positive relationships. Each book also contains a common issue, and solution, that children experience. Among the topics tackled are: going firstincluding othersshynesssibling rivalryperseveranceIn addition, with easy-to-read language, and no evil/mean/scary characters, even the most sensitive child can immerse themselves in the stories, making the books ideal for bedtime. Appeals to ages 4-9.Spark your child’s imagination with the Fun in Flower series. Soon they’ll be dreaming about magical gems, soaring through the sky, swimming with dolphins, and buzzing around like bees.Books in the Fun in Flower Series:ANNA & BELLA and the Puppy ProblemANNA & BELLA Go BananasANNA & BELLA and the Lost CharmANNA & BELLA Get IcyFun in Flower 4-Books-in-1 (books 1-4)ANNA & BELLA's Bee-utiful SummerANNA & BELLA Princesses for a DayANNA & BELLA and the Missing PumpkinsANNA & BELLA's Festival FunFun in Flower 4-Books-in-1 (books 5-8)ANNA & BELLA's Big Break ANNA & BELLA's Late NightANNA & BELLA and the Sunken TreasureANNA & BELLA's Sticky ValentinesFun in Flower 4-Books-in-1 (books 9-12)ANNA & BELLA's Magical QuestANNA & BELLA Catch the FluANNA & BELLA's Happy Hoppy EasterANNA & BELLA Go CampingAbout the AuthorFor 14 rewarding years, Jane Atkinson taught high-school math. When her daughters were born, she decided to switch careers and become a full-time mom. Years later, after many family adventures, Jane began to write the Fun in Flower series. The books are a perfect combination of Jane's imagination and her family's real-life experiences. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Milton, Ontario.

Rome's protection has been withdrawn.Britain's underbelly is exposed.The Dark Ages have begun...Rome has abandoned Britannia, leaving its people undefended. Anglo Saxon warriors, previously employed as mercenaries, now see themselves as conquerors. The scene is set, as more war bands cross the North Sea to take British gold, slaves, and land.One Briton, alone in the forest, wanting only to live as a hunter and trapper, is about to have his life changed forever. Dominic will become the hope of abandoned Britons. Dominic the wolf slayer will become the nemesis of any evil that enters his forest realm.Click to look inside...

WINNER of the Living Now Bronze Medal for "Books for a Better Tomorrow" - WINNER of the Nautilus Awards Silver Medal for "Books That Are Changing the World" - LETTERS TO SURVIVORS has been chosen by counseling programs and women's centers across America as their first-recommended book for survivors of rape and sexual abuse. What if you really aren't alone? What if you knew there is hope that things can get better? What if you could connect with other amazing women who have been through it too, and could share their hopes, advice, wit, and wisdom with you? LETTERS TO SURVIVORS offers you that. Women from around the world, from teen to adult, have gathered to give you their personal message of hope after rape. That makes LETTERS TO SURVIVORS one of the most uplifting, life-changing books you may ever read. Every letter is presented as a work of full-color art, alongside the printed text of each letter for ease of reading. Each woman's letter addresses a different aspect of recovery from rape, such as recovering trust, coping with depression and suicidal thoughts, self-injury, spirituality/God, how to find support, how to recognize toxic so-called "helpers," how to work effectively with your therapist, how to handle discouragement, and how to find hope again. Nothing in the book is "triggering"--there is no harsh language or dark imagery. "Letters To Survivors" can be read by a person at any stage of healing, and there is no other book like it.

On the 16th of December, 1944, in the frozen forests of the Ardennes, the German army attacked American Allied forces, launching a final bid to turn the tide of World War II. Thus began the long, hard slog of a battle that was nicknamed by the media as the Battle of the Bulge. Lasting more than a month, it led to tens of thousands of casualties. Sir Winston Churchill called it "the greatest American battle of the war and . . . an ever-famous American victory." Atkinson skillfully guides his audience through the attacks and counterattacks, the advances and retreats of this terrible bloodbath. Whether history buffs or newcomers to the topic, young readers will appreciate the author's clear and accessible prose, as well as the many fascinating facts, photographs, and statistics.A historical exploration of World War II's Battle of the Bulge from Pulitzer Prize–winner and New York Times–bestselling author Rick Atkinson.This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

December 16, 1944. In the frozen forests of the Ardennes, a surprise attack by the German army on American Allied forces launched the long, hard slog that was the Battle of the Bulge. Sir Winston Churchill called it "the greatest American battle of the war and . . . an ever-famous American victory." In clear and accessible prose, World War II historian, Pulitzer Prize winner, and New York Times-bestselling author Rick Atkinson skillfully navigates the attacks, counterattacks, advances, and retreats of this terrible bloodbath. Whether history buffs or newcomers to the topic, young readers will appreciate the many fascinating facts, photographs, and statistics included in this book, and thrill in this real-life account of victory against all odds.This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.