Books with author Mark Smith

Since a deadly virus and the violence that followed wiped out his parents and most of his community, Finn has lived alone on the rugged coast with only his dog Rowdy for company.He has stayed alive for two winters—hunting and fishing and trading food, and keeping out of sight of the Wilders, an armed and dangerous gang that controls the north, led by a ruthless man named Ramage.But Finn’s isolation is shattered when a girl runs onto the beach. Rose is a Siley—an asylum seeker—and she has escaped from Ramage, who had enslaved her and her younger sister, Kas. Rose is desperate, sick, and needs Finn’s help. Kas is still missing somewhere out in the bush.And Ramage wants the girls back—at any cost.Finn, Rose and Kas try their hardest to look after each other in the harsh post-apocalyptic world. They suffer setbacks, difficulties brought on by adults but also sometimes as a consequence of their own poor decisions. They’re kids—they make mistakes. They stuff up but they find a way through. There are no superheroes, no magical powers to help them out of life-threatening situations.A novel about honor, friendship and love, and a gripping realist teen survival narrative.Mark Smith runs outdoor education programs for young adults. His writing has won a number of awards. The Road to Winter is his first book. He lives in coastal Victoria, Australia.

What are other parents saying about this lizard book?”I never knew lizards were so cool!" ”This has become my son's favorite ebook."Animal books for kids can be one of the best ways to teach young children about the many creatures that call our planet home. In this fully illustrated picture book, best selling children's book author Mark Smith shows children what makes lizards so incredible. Kids will learn what lizards eat, where lizards live and what makes lizards different from every other animal on our incredible planet. It is all about exploration and learning in a fun way.Your children will love the full color photographs that spring to life on every model of the Kindle. Ten beautiful lizards are featured with facts, color photos and more. Children will consider themselves experts on lizards when they finish reading this fun filled lizard book for kids.Here is what your children will learn about!Table of Contents Intro How Are Lizards Different? Lizards Are Reptiles Where Do Lizards Live? What Do Lizards Eat? Where Do Lizards Come From? Are Lizards Important? Amazing Lizard Facts! Mole Skink Six Lined Racerunner Gila Monster Texas Horned Lizard Bearded Dragon Iguana Gecko Agama Lizard Chameleon Komodo Dragon Leave a Review More Adventures This book has been designed with younger children in mind, but older kids will love the great pictures. What are you waiting for? Start exploring this lizard fact book today.

Making New Friends Can Be Tough...Oopie is a lonely dragon. All he wants to do is make a new friend. One day, he finds an injured butterfly and decides to help him. Oopie's kindness leads to a very bright future!Find out what happens next...Excellent for beginning and early readersGreat for reading aloud with friends and familyIllustrated storybook great for a quick bedtime storyThis book is especially great for bedtime, traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home. Also available in paperback and audiobook formats!Scroll up and click 'buy' and spend some quality time with your child!

Finn, Kas and Willow have survived the winter. Storms have kept the Wilders away. Now that spring has come, they’re being hunted again. Ramage wants their blood. But Finn and Kas made a promise to Rose―to find her baby and bring her back. And finding Hope means finding the dangerous Wilders. As the trio walk into the arms of danger its the girls who prove themselves to be brave, adaptable and tough. A worthy sequel to the author's Kirkus-starred debut.

“I read the entire book in one day. I just couldn't put it down. Great characters. Great settings. What an awesome adventure!” - Kat“I love playing video games. This story was great!” - Jason“The part with the Zombie King and The Dark Lord was creepy! Loved it!” - AmberHave you ever imagined what it would be like to be magically transported into a video game?Jason is just your average kid who plays video games, lots of video games. With a sword in his hands he spends hours fighting the hideous monsters that inhabit his favorite video game world. He is brave and fearless! All of that is about to change when he is somehow magically transported Into the Game.Amber spends her free time building awesome structures in the game world. Her creations are always big beautiful buildings that stretch to the sky. They are admired by everyone who finds them on her server. She has no need for a bow and arrow or a sword, but all of that is about to change when she gets magically transported Into the Game.What brought them Into the Game and why?Will they be able to survive the hoards of skeletons, zombies, monsters and the Zombie King?Will they make it through their first night in the game? Grab a copy and find out what its like to magically STEP INTO THE GAME.

It is time to Explore Our Incredible World! In this fully illustrated book, children will find out what makes alligators & crocodiles so incredible. They will find out what they eat, where they live and what makes them different from other animals. It is all about exploration and learning in a fun way.Your children will love the full color photographs that spring to life on every model of the Kindle. Children will consider themselves experts on alligators & crocodiles when they finish reading this fun filled adventure.Here is what is inside.Intro How Are Alligators Different? Alligators and Crocodiles Are Reptiles! Where Do Alligators and Crocodiles Live? What Do Alligators and Crocodiles Eat? Where Do Alligators and Crocodiles Come From? Are Alligators and Crocodiles Important? Incredible Alligator and Crocodile Facts Are There Different Kinds of Alligators and Crocodiles? The American Alligator The Saltwater Crocodile Chinese Alligator Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman Spectacled Caiman American Crocodile Australian Freshwater Crocodile Nile Crocodile Mugger Crocodile Indian Gharial Leave a Review More Incredible Animals This book has been written with children in mind, but parents will need to help their children read some of this book. Parents and children, prepare to be amazed by some truly incredible alligators & crocodiles that can only be found by exploring our incredible world!

Here is what others are saying about Incredible Sea Turtles!“I just finished reading Mark Smith's other sea turtle book and I was excited to see this one. It is just as good! Thanks for sharing such incredible stories with me!”“Great color pictures. Great facts about sea turtles and great personal stories!”“Mark Smith has done it again. Incredible Sea Turtles has become my son's favorite night time read.”Animal books for kids can be one of the best ways to teach children of all ages about the many creatures that call our planet home. In this fully illustrated book, five time best selling children's book author Mark Smith teaches us about the Incredible Sea Turtle. Find out what makes these awesome creatures different from other creatures in the animal kingdom.Your children will love the full color photographs that spring to life on every model of the Kindle.NOTE: Kindle Fire users can double tap the high definition images and zoom in to get a closer look!Parents and children get ready to learn about all seven species of sea turtle. Here is what is inside!An Incredible Rescue! A Closer Look Sea Turtles Are Reptiles Conservation Trash in the Ocean Sea Turtle Facts Sea Turtle Species Loggerhead Sea Turtle Green Sea Turtle Leatherback Hawksbill Kemp's Ridley Olive Ridley Flatback Sea Turtle More Books This book is exclusive to Amazon and the Kindle. Grab a copy now before the price goes up!

Sir Nathan and the Troublesome Task is a silly fantasy adventure, written for both boys and girls ages 8 through 14 and for the young at heart. The book is written to encourage children to read with their parents and to expand their vocabulary in an exciting and humorous story. Once again, Queen Gobbledeegook has called upon Sir Nathan, Hero of Mariskatania, to help in her time of need. The Royal Twins have gone missing and it seems as if only the Hero can find them.Sir Nathan finds his mission difficult as he encounters dragons and witches and an entire tribe of ogres, but he's even more troubled by a tag-along who wants to be a knight, but hasn't taken the required two-hour Basic Knight Training Class.

Finn and Kas are surviving on the coast―more than surviving: they’re enjoying the surf, the summer and being together. And now, the lights of Wentworth mean life could soon be back to normal. Finn is cautiously optimistic, but Kas knows she can never escape her status as a refugee, and that a return to slavery is a very real possibility. She’s nervous. And it turns out she’s right to be. When Kas is captured and taken inside the fences, Finn faces his greatest challenge yet. Taut and compelling―an exceptional conclusion to the Wilder Trilogy for teens, about resilience and self-reliance.

Here is what others are saying about this fun ebook for kids."These animal dads are incredible!""I never knew that there were such incredible animal dads out there.""Hive five for animal dads. They just plain rock!"Animal books for kids can be one of the best ways to teach young children about the many creatures that call our planet home. In this fully illustrated book, best selling children's book author Mark Smith teaches children about 20 of the greatest animal dads on the planet. These animal dads go above and beyond their fatherly duties to make sure that their children survive another day. You will be amazed to learn what some of these dads will do to ensure that their children survive. What amazing things do frogs eat to make sure their babies survive?How cold does it get when the Emperor Penguin dad has to keep his egg warm?What animal dad plays hide and seek with his babies?What animal dad has teeth that are over 3 inches long?Find the answers to these incredible questions and more as we explore what could only be the 20 greatest animal dads on the planet in this fun ebook for kids.Loaded with full color images that will keep you and your kids entertained as you turn every fact filled page. You can't have a book about the top animal dads without featuring some of the cutest animal babies on our planet too. Get ready to fall in love with some of these little cuties, or be grossed out by the beauty that only a dad could love. This book has been written with children in mind, but parents will need to help their children read some of this book. Parents and children, prepare to be amazed by some truly incredible animal dads that can only be found by exploring our incredible world!

“My kids loved the silly illustrations and the interactivity. It has become a favorite. Thanks!” - Jeanne “My 7 year old son didn't want to stop until the last page was turned. Fun until the end.” - Rick “Behind all the silliness there are some great lessons in this book. Clocks, colors and good eats. Great combination.” - Harold “What kid doesn't like goofy monsters? Finding out what they love to eat was awesome!” - Jane “Each page was a laugh out loud experience for both of my kids. They really loved trying to find the hidden worm on every page.” - Marty “My entire Kindergarten class was thoroughly entertained all the way to the end. We need more books like this that make reading fun!” - Christine Best selling children's books author Mark Smith answers the question that every child wants to know in this rhyming coloring book that gives kids the chance to unleash their inner artist. What Do Monsters Eat? Find out for yourself in this fully illustrated rhyming coloring book with a catchy rhythm that kids will fall in love with. Will monsters eat green bug cheese? Do they like dirty carrots? Do they like mushy peas? Do they like peanut butter and jellyfish toast? This big monster says, "Yes! I like that the most!" Will monsters eat spinach that is green and leafy? Monster Franks says, "Yes." “It makes me strong and beefy.” What about a huge worm filled pie? "Yum, yum, yum," says this big purple guy. Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fully illustrated, fun and interactive book. This book has been created with early readers in mind, but the whole concept will appeal to the kid in all of us. What Do Monsters Eat? What are you waiting for? Grab a copy and find out for yourself!