Books with author ML Spencer

Spinne the Spider returns in a brand new adventure - this time in her own backyard. What happens when there's a mouse in the house, and he hasn't asked permission to be there? How do rule-followers handle this the right way? Find out when Spinne and her best friend, Joe, meet Oscar and find themselves in a tough situation in Spinne the Spider's Indoor Adventure.

Goblin Boots is a fantasy story created for family readership. The tale tells of a Boot Maker, a Goblin and many pairs of boots, oh yes, and a wife. Some may say they know how the story ends. You will only find out, if you read for yourself!This peculiar story came to mind after recalling a favourite tale from my own childhood, and choosing to share my own version, an adaptation, with the family. I hadn’t realised so many of my conscious story recalls were based upon the Brothers Grimm Tales. I bought a copy of the Grimm Tales to share more stories with my family directly and couldn’t believe how terrible they were, when I say terrible, I mean shocking. I would often read them aloud, changing the odd word and detail as I went to make it more child friendly. Thank goodness most of the content is pure fantasy.This story may create a lot of questioning from a child listener, so be prepared, and only read it to them if you feel prepared to answer the questions yourself. The beauty of a book: you can read it when YOU’RE ready.Did you ever hear the story about the shoemaker selling shoes, all hand crafted by Elves? If not, you’ve missed out on one of very many good stories told by the Brothers Grimm. Although, Grimm stories were often missing something, for in this peculiar adaptation of a tale, there weren’t elves, but for a single Goblin.And…When you mess with a Goblin… WOAH! They don’t like people knowing their business especially when a deal turns bad. Goblins are happy when they are winning, but hate to lose.Thank you for choosing to read Goblin Boots.

Quite a while back my father went on an excursion with a mythical beast to the island of Tangerina. On the way he came across and saw excellent seashells . Soon my dad saw a tiger with crooked stripes. "What is wrong with your stripes?" He asked. Why are they so crooked?” The Tiger said, “Some other animals came along some time ago and drew these crooked stripes on me! He inquired as to whether the Tiger will concur and might want him to help make them straight. "Yes" said the Tiger, "Everyone on this island laughs at me when they see my crooked stripes” My father than erased all his stripes and painted new stripes on him. The Tiger loved his new stripes and everyone in the island was amazed at his beauty. My dad proceeded on his adventure on the back of the mythical serpent in search for a new adventure.

Thirteen-year-old Fredrik has just made a choice that will change his life and the lives of everyone he knows. Rather than fight, possibly to the death, he chooses The Second Rite. He must leave the compound where he has lived all his life, enter the ruins of a dead city and bring back an artifact. If he returns without it, he will be killed by the other boys. Fredrik knows if he is caught leaving the compound, he will be severely punished. But a dream gives him courage - that he might find a whole book, a forbidden possession, to bring back for his mother. Fredrik does indeed find a book, the Holy Book of God, but he has been taught that God is the source of all their misery. Dare he believe what this ancient book tells him? Is keeping it safe worth losing everything? Dare he believe that the land beyond the dark wall is the true reality? Can he really complete the task for which he has been chosen?

SPINNE THE SPIDER'S ZOO ADVENTURE Spinne, our friendly six-legged spider, is back. This time, she and her friend, Joe, are on a field trip to the zoo. What happens when you forget the rules and get separated from your mom and your best friend? How do you stay safe and find your way back? Spinne finds herself in this very situation. Will quick thinking and fast feet be enough to save her? Find out in Spinne the Spider's Zoo Adventure.

Born with only six legs, Spinne is a unique spider. Through hard work she's living life the same as any other spider, without letting her disability disable her. With the love and support of her family, she knows she can accomplish great things. Lately she has been dreaming of an adventure all her own. One day when she's older, her mom says, she will have plenty of adventures. Knowing this doesn't keep her from dreaming. After accidentally falling asleep on a car, Spinne finds herself zooming from the country to the big city. Looks like that big adventure is going to happen sooner than she realized. Is she ready? Find out in Spinne the Spider's Big City Adventure!