Books with author Mallory

Robert Service's time in the Yukon, at first as a transplanted bank clerk and later living off the royalties of poems like "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee," is the core of a fascinating life. Starving in Mexico, residing in a California bordello, farming on Vancouver Island and pursuing unrequited love in Vancouver were only preludes to his Yukon years and his first poems.Words were Robert Service's lifelong passion, and he set them on many stages. But it was his McGrew, McGee and other players of the Great White North who glittered with a golden glow and forever made him the "Bard of the Yukon" and the de facto poet laureate of Alaska. Robert Service sheds light on on aspects of Service's life that have been sketchily covered by other biographers, focusing on his years in the western U.S. and Canada. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Songs of a Sourdough, was the most successful poetry book of the 20th century.

Cade, a teen raised alone in the wilderness, is thrust into civilization in this modern retelling of Tarzan.No one knows the forest better than Cade, who has spent his entire life there, foraging, hunting, and surviving. Raised to believe no one else is left in the world, he is shocked when he encounters Dara, a modern girl on a camping trip in his woods. And when an accident forces him back into society with her, he begins to question his entire life. Together, Cade and Dara attempt to handle their newfound celebrity as the media closes in. But the truth of Cade's past might be too much for either of them.Alex Mallory's action-packed and romantic tale is told from both Cade's and Dara's point of view and is perfect for fans of contemporary and dystopian YA as well as classic survival stories such as Hatchet, Lord of the Flies, and Tarzan.

Nine-year-old Polly and her younger brother, Sam, find a corked bottle at the beach. Inside is an ancient parchment promising three wishes. Before their adventure is over, older brother Joe will disappear and Polly and Sam will have to journey under the sea to get him back! This first book in the new Magic Elements quartet combines magic and adventure in an easy-to-read format perfect for the in-between reader.

Ramona Bean Scott is ready to dive into her senior year at Mount St. Mary’s the same way she has every year––nearly invisible between her two best friends: Veronica the cheerleader and Veronica’s twin brother, Jimmy. Oh, and still silently pining after her mega-crush, Ryan Applebaum. After Ramona Bean’s birthday morning pep talk things start to shift––she starts to become visible…in the most embarrassing and awkward way possible. She falls in front of her crush and then gets chastised in History class. But between all the trips, slips, and mumbles, all Ramona really wants to know is how she can stop her mom from disappearing. When new friends, old friends, new boys, and old boys collide nobody is safe from being hurt. Friendships break, alliances are made, promises are shattered, and secrets abound. Sometimes what you thought you wanted isn’t what you want at all. Sometimes the ones you love need to go away in order to come back. *The author encourages honest reviews. Please review the novel if you feel so inclined. It would be very helpful to other readers!

Total decimation. That’s how Emerald Evans-Green feels after “The Dan Thing” happened. He destroyed her self-confidence, and left her eating cartons of ice cream while listening to Beyonce’s "Lemonade" every day. To make matters worse the enigma, Paxton Wright, who has done nothing but hassle Emmy for years, has increased his obnoxious teasing. Luckily Emmy’s best friend, Ricky Rodriguez, is there to help Emmy pick up the pieces and remind her of who she really is: a confident leader and talented artist. Yet, Emmy still isn’t so sure. Everyone else seems to be moving on with their lives; so why can’t Emmy? With constant reminders of Dan’s betrayal, her dad dating, and Paxton’s mind games, she can’t possibly move on; not after her heart has been shattered too many times. Or can she?

Thank you for watching my earth child. In an emergency, please call me. . . . So begins the mysterious note Polly and Sam discover in the woods near their grandparents’ farm. There’s no child in sight, but they do find a most unusual rock. Polly and Sam drag it home, but the strange-looking stone won’t stay put! Before long, it is clear that something magical is happening to them again!

Fire Travel Directions, Part 1: With first light use copper, at daylight use gold, at moonlight use silver. This is the message the fire delivers to Sam, Polly, and Joe. But what exactly is fire travel, and where will it take them? Without fully understanding what they’re getting into, the three kids prepare to follow the glowing parchment’s instructions. But it’s always dangerous to play with fire, especially when it’s magic. . . .

Three feathers fall out of the sky into the hands of Joe, Polly, and Sam. It’s clear that magic is touching their lives again when they see words written in the clouds—promising them the ability to fly! What more could kids wish for? But the threesome will soon find out that the power of flight is not only fabulously fun, but also deadly dangerous. . . .

Words were Robert Service's lifelong passion, and he set them on many stages. But it was his Sam McGee, Dan McGrew and other players of the Great White North who glittered with a golden glow and made him forever the "Bard of the Yukon" and the de facto poet laureate of Alaska. Service spent the decade prior to the First World War traveling across North America. Later, he lived in France with his wife and daughter; during the Second World War they summered in Vancouver, BC, and wintered in the Los Angeles area. An intensely private man, Service remained an enigmatic character until his passing in 1958. Robert Service sheds light on aspects of the poet's life that have only been sketchily covered by other biographers, focusing on his years in the western US and Canada. This new softcover edition also features a selection of some of Service's most popular poems, including "The Cremation of Sam McGee," "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," "The Call of the Wild" and "The Spell of the Yukon."

The true story about the author and her husbands trip to Alaska. It was a lifelong dream coming true. Travel from one corner of our country to the other, all the way to Alaska in a small RV. The narrative contains interesting chapters about the trip and their adventures along the way. The trip culminates with her husband collapsing on the deck of a fishing boat. God’s plan unfolds in the events of the following days. Although unexpected, God worked in miraculous ways to bring about His will.Based on the theme of remembering how God always provides help in our difficult times. 'Thus far hath the Lord helped us' I Samuel 7:12 . The book tells just how much the Lord helped and directed the events of their lives in that summer of 1989. In spite of numerous difficulties beyond human control. God took every problem and turned it around showing everyone that He was ultimately in control.

When four young friends get a strange late-night visitor, little do they know that it will start an adventure that will take them beyond their imaginations. Along the way they meet amazing friends and encounter terrifying enemies, all as they discover unexpected things about the world they thought they knew… and even about themselves.Join George, Isobel, Oliver and Felix in the first thrilling adventure of the Black Prince Trilogy.

Fire Travel Directions, Part 1: With first light use copper, at daylight use gold, at moonlight use silver. This is the message the fire delivers to Sam, Polly, and Joe. But what exactly is fire travel, and where will it take them? Without fully understanding what they’re getting into, the three kids prepare to follow the glowing parchment’s instructions. But it’s always dangerous to play with fire, especially when it’s magic. . . .