Books with author M.J. Evans

Be it known throughout the land that the rightful heir to the throne of Crystonia will be the wearer of the Silver Breastplate with its four Stones of Light: The Stone of Mercy, The Stone of Courage, The Stone of Integrity and The Stone of Wisdom.Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is conquering fear for the sake of doing what is right. A young Duende girl named Carling is in possession of the coveted Silver Breastplate, but the breastplate is only partially complete. The green Stone of Mercy, which Carling found on her first quest, is nestled securely in its place on the breastplate. Now, the Wizard of Crystonia sends her on her second mission to find the red Stone of Courage in the foreboding region known as the Northern Reaches. The assignment will be difficult because the stone is under the guardianship of a reclusive Tommy Knocker named Shim, who has no intention of relinquishing it to the young Duende girl or to anyone else. The Stone of Courage is the second tale in the Award-Winning Centaur Chronicles series. This book continues the compelling adventure that began with The Stone of Mercy as Carling attempts to gain another stone on her way to becoming the righteous ruler of Crystonia. In The Stone of Courage, Carling faces her fears in the form of the Tommy Knocker, Ogres and evil Heilodius Centaurs, all of whom attempt to prevent her from fulfilling her destiny to become the Queen of the land.Immerse yourself in another fantastic adventure created by Award-Winning author M.J. Evans.

The Rising Mist is a 2014 Gold Medal Winner of the Mom's Choice Award!The evil unicorn Hasbadana is defeated in the second book of The Mist Trilogy: "Mists of Darkness." He is sent back to his Dark Kingdom, his head bowed in shame. But will this defeat be permanent or just a temporary set back?While Hasbadana stomps around his castle, Valhalla, and plots his next move, the Legion of the Unicorn continue serving the animals on the earth. Bethany is inducted into the Legion and becomes Shema's rider. Time after time, she and Nick ride their unicorns through the mist to help injured and dying horses. Their travels take them to the Island of Chincoteague to help the ponies with their annual swim. They help polo ponies, a police horse and circus animals. They even become involved in an international scandal as they work to rescue the famous Lipizzan Stallions from a band of kidnappers holding them for ransom. It is tiring but rewarding work for the two riders and their unicorns.But alas, a sad day arrives in Celestia. Nick and Lazari return from their assignment only to be summoned to meet with Urijah, the Lord of the unicorns. The kind, wise leader informs the boy that Hasbadana has taken Nick's sisters into his Dark Kingdom. Nick knows that he must return to the Dark Kingdom to save them. With Bethany by his side, he faces the evil unicorn once again. Unfortunately, Hasbadana is ready for them. Now, only Urijah can save them by trading his life for theirs'. Will Urijah spend the rest of eternity as Hasbadana's prisoner? Read "The Rising Mist" to find out."The Rising Mist" is the perfect story for horse and fantasy lovers of all ages. Read all three books of The Mist Trilogy: "Behind the Mist - Book One of The Mist Trilogy," "Mists of Darkness - Book Two of The Mist Trilogy" and "The Rising Mist - The Final Book of the Mist Trilogy."

The Stone of Mercy is the Award-Winning first book of the Centaur Chronicles series. It was awarded the first place/gold medal from the Feathered Quill Book Awards for Juvenile/Young Adult fiction and the Silver Medal from the Literary Classics Book Awards. It has also been awarded the Five Star Award from the Reader's Choice Awards.Be it known throughout the land that the rightful heir to the throne of Crystonia will be the wearer of the Silver Breastplate with its four Stones of Light: The Stone of Mercy, The Stone of Courage, The Stone of Integrity and The Stone of Wisdom. By tradition, the ruler of Crystonia will be the one in possession of the Silver Breastplate. Yet the rightful heir has not appeared and the throne that sits atop Mount Heilodius has stood empty for a century and a half.The kingdom is being torn apart as the biggest and strongest races battle for control. Even the herd of peace-loving Centaurs has splintered into two factions, one awaiting the promised bearer of the breastplate, the other seeking power and control over the land. Unbeknownst to all but a very few, the Silver Breastplate has been created. In due course, it is presented to a sixteen-year-old Duende girl named Carling, one of the tiny descendants of the fairies that once filled the land. But the silver breastplate is not complete. In order for its wearer to have the skills to rule the land righteously, the young Duende needs to find the four stones of light that are needed to finish this magical source of power and authority. This is the riveting story of Carling's quest. She, along with her friends, must risk their lives to save their land and fulfill the assignment given to them to complete the silver breastplate.Award-Winning Author M.J. Evans takes the reader on another fantastic adventure. Immerse yourself in her fantasy world of Centaurs, Cyclops, Ogres and the Duende.

Mists of Darkness is a 2014 winner of the Mom's Choice Awards!Having braved the evil powers in the Dark Kingdom and rescued a lost soul in Behind the Mist, the first book of the Mist Trilogy, Nick and Jazz proved themselves worthy to become members of the Legion of the Unicorn. In a ceremony passed down through the ages, Jazz is endowed with a glowing, amber-colored unicorn horn and a new name: Lazari. Nick becomes his partner as the first-ever unicorn rider. However, the celebration is short lived as word reaches Celestia of an ominous, dark mist that descended upon Churchill Downs in Kentucky. When the mist dissipated, several horses had vanished. The unicorns knew immediately that this was the work of the ruler of the Dark Kingdom, Hasbadana. This wicked unicorn’s desire is to conquer the earth and rule everything on it, including mankind, with an iron hoof.Again and again, the mist of darkness descends at horse venues around the world. Horses, of all types, breeds, and sizes, disappear in its oppressive gloom. Urijah, the Lord of Celestia, and his Council of the Twelve Ancients watch helplessly, never knowing where it will strike next. Hasbadana’s mist of darkness comes down upon horse shows, herds of wild mustangs, polo matches and rodeos, anywhere there are numerous horses. And when the mist is gone, so are the horses.Deep in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Hasbadana begins training his army of horses, controlling them through fear and intimidation. The lord of the Dark Kingdom drills his army relentlessly as he strives to prepare them to conquer the earth, one barn at a time, one house at a time, one town at a time.Will the Legion of the Unicorn be able to stop him? Read Mists of Darkness-Book Two of the Mist Trilogy to discover what happens to Nick and Lazari in this exciting continuation of the acclaimed fantasy, Behind the Mist.

“Everyone grows under Evans' hand, making The Stone of Integrity a satisfying fantasy ofachievement, change, danger and adversity, considering different forms of blindness thataffect each character, challenging their beliefs and goals. Carling's experiences give hersome of the wisdom and integrity she'll need to be a queen, while readers receive somepowerful insights wound into an adventure quest that is thoroughly absorbing.”Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWS____________________Upon returning from her quest to gather the Stone of Courage, Carling, thefuture Queen of Crystonia, is summoned by the historian of the Minsheenherd of Centaurs. He entrusts Carling with a rare, ancient map. After a harrowingjourney back home to her village, she is visited, once again, by Vidente,the Wizard of Crystonia. He tells her it is time to collect the purpleStone of Integrity for her royal Silver Breastplate. With the map in hand, Carlingand her faithful companions set out to discover the mysterious island ofHy-Basilia, an island that no one knows exists. Frightening sea creatures,menacing Centaurs, a handsome young fisherman, a crafty witch, and Fairieswho hide behind masks….who can be trusted? Another quest, another stone,and many more invaluable lessons to learn. Don’t miss one word of this brilliantfantasy adventure by Award-Winning author, M.J. Evans.

Be it known throughout the land that the rightful heir to the throne of Crystonia will be the wearer of the Silver Breastplate with its four Stones of Light: The Stone of Mercy, The Stone of Courage, The Stone of Integrity and The Stone of Wisdom. Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is conquering fear for the sake of doing what is right. A young Duende girl named Carling is in possession of the coveted Silver Breastplate, but the breastplate is only partially complete. The green Stone of Mercy, which Carling found on her first quest, is nestled securely in its place on the breastplate. Now, the Wizard of Crystonia sends her on her second mission to find the red Stone of Courage in the foreboding region known as the Northern Reaches. The assignment will be difficult because the stone is under the guardianship of a reclusive Tommy Knocker named Shim, who has no intention of relinquishing it to the young Duende girl or to anyone else. The Stone of Courage is the second tale in the Award-Winning Centaur Chronicles series. This book continues the compelling adventure that began with The Stone of Mercy as Carling attempts to gain another stone on her way to becoming the righteous ruler of Crystonia. In The Stone of Courage, Carling faces her fears in the form of the Tommy Knocker, Ogres and evil Heilodius Centaurs, all of whom attempt to prevent her from fulfilling her destiny to become the Queen of the land. Immerse yourself in another fantastic adventure created by Award-Winning author M.J. Evans.

"North Mystic" is the 2014 First Place Winner of the Purple Dragonfly Award for excellence in children's literature in the Science Fiction/Fantasy category. Leprechauns in running shoes, trolls who are afraid of the sunlight, and three children unwittingly prepared to lead a revolution... A small assemblage of Leprechauns makes their home in a land they name North Mystic. The tiny species are the descendants of immigrants who escaped from Ireland during the siege of Viking pirates in the 900's by stealing away in one of the Viking's own longships. For several years, they live in peace and prosperity, harvesting their gold from the roots of their shamrock fields. But, alas, all does not remain so idyllic. A band of Vikings crosses the treacherous North Sea and arrives at their shores. The big brutes kidnap their children and demand a tax of all their gold, promising to return the next year with their children if the ransom of the next year's crop of gold is paid to them. Meanwhile, living in a condition of opulent neglect, the three Callahan children are, unwittingly, preparing to perform a great work. While their parents carry on their busy lives without them, the children are raised under the careful supervision of cameras, microphones and computer screens. On an otherwise ordinary day, the eldest child, Evelynd, discovers a trap door in the floor of the linen closet. Curiosity leads the adolescent and her two younger siblings, Avery and Drew, on an amazing adventure to North Mystic where their arrival have been foretold for hundreds of years. Will the three children be able to help the Leprechauns secure their freedom? Read "North Mystic" to find out! Looking for a fun way to teach your nine to thirteen year old about the Revolutionary War? "North Mystic" is a parody of the battle for freedom from Great Britain by the thirteen original colonies. A lesson plan devised for the purpose of using "North Mystic" to help children learn about the origins of our country can be obtained from the author, a former middle school and high school teacher, by contacting her at mjevansbtm@gmail.com.

Included in this e-book are ten nature inspired craft projects that use simple supplies easily found around your house. Step by step instructions and a picture of the final project are included to help you create something special. All of the crafts in this book were inspired by nature, classical literature and the characters found within these classical books. As you read books like The Secret Garden, Anne of Green Gables or maybe Alice in Wonderland and do the crafts in this e-book the stories are sure to become more memorable and truly come alive!

Leprechauns in running shoes, trolls who are afraid of the sunlight and three children unwittingly prepared to lead a revolution... A small assemblage of Leprechauns makes their home in a land they name North Mystic. The tiny species are the descendants of immigrants who escaped from Ireland during the siege of Viking pirates in the 900’s by stealing away in one of the Vikings’ own longships. For several years, they live in peace and prosperity, harvesting their gold from the roots of their shamrock fields. But, alas, all does not remain so idyllic. A band of Vikings crosses the treacherous North Sea and arrives at their shores. The big brutes kidnap their children and demand a tax of all their gold, promising to return the next year with their children if the ransom of the next year’s crop of gold is paid to them. Meanwhile, living in a condition of opulent neglect, the three Callahan children are, unsuspectingly, preparing to perform a great work. While their parents carry on their busy lives without them, the children are raised under the careful supervision of cameras, microphones and computer screens. On an otherwise ordinary day, the eldest child, Evelynd, discovers a trap door in the floor of the linen closet. Curiosity leads the adolescent and her two younger siblings, Avery and Drew, on an amazing adventure to North Mystic where their arrival had been foretold for hundreds of years. Will the three children be able to help the Leprechauns secure their freedom? Read this award-winning fantasy to find out.

Included in this e-book are ten nature inspired craft projects that use simple supplies easily found around your house. Step by step instructions and a picture of the final project are included to help you create something special. All of the crafts in this book were inspired by nature, classical literature and the characters found within these classical books. As you read books like The Secret Garden, Anne of Green Gables or maybe Alice in Wonderland and do the crafts in this e-book the stories are sure to become more memorable and truly come alive!

"In the Heart of a Mustang is one of the finest books ever written for teens and preteens." Literary ClassicsIn the Heart of a Mustang has been awarded the Gold Medal for Young Adult Fiction from the Literary Classics Book Awards, a Silver Medal for Young Adult Fiction by the Nautilus Book Awards, a Silver Medal for Young Adult Fiction from the Readers' Favorite Book Awards and the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.Everyone needs loyalty, love and at times healing. Lucky is the soul who finds all three In the Heart of a Mustang.A boy is told that his father was a brave and virtuous man, a soldier who traded his life to save the lives of countless others. He was the man that Hunter needed to emulate. The only problem is the story is a lie, all of it. The truth, which Hunter discovers as he begins his sophomore year of high school, is that his father has actually spent the boy's entire life in jail, paying his debt to society, but not mending his ways. A wild mustang mare is rounded up by the BLM. The spring rains had been sparse, the forage on the plains even more so. The mare and her herd are rescued from certain starvation and placed for adoption. In a sandy corral at Promise Ranch, a home for troubled teenage boys, the boy and the mare meet. A weathered old cowboy brings them together - a mentor for one, a trainer for the other.The bond that forms between boy and horse becomes one that saves the lives of both.

Paul's sister makes his life a misery. When he finds a magic carpet in his gran's dusty loft, he plots revenge . . . but gets a lot more than he bargained for.“A brilliant, captivating story which includes good biblical truths about forgiveness, mercy and being a follower of Christ. I really enjoyed reading it and couldn't wait to get to the next chapter!” - Naomi“Very engaging. I understood from it the importance of forgiveness.” - Reuben