Books with author Mark Anthony Wilson

From award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson, a stunning celebration of the beauty and majesty of whales.In the warm tropical waters off the north Australian coast, a very special whale is born: Migaloo, the only all-white humpback whale in the world. As he and his pod make their annual migration to Antarctica, Migaloo discovers the beauty, wonder and danger of a whale's journey.Mark Wilson's exquisite illustrations capture the grace and intelligence of these extraordinary creatures, who enchant whale-watchers around the world.

An inspiring story of animals at war, written and illustrated by award-winning author Mark Wilson.Flapper, VC is based on the true story of an Australian carrier pigeon during World War II. Raised and trained in Australia, Flapper is sent off to war in the Pacific. While on patrol deep in the jungle, Flapper's unit find themselves surrounded by enemy troops. With no other means of communication, the men's only hope of survival is Flapper, who has to evade enemy snipers and machine guns to get a message through to save the patrol.Flapper was awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross for his actions that day, and his medal is proudly displayed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.This memorable tale, illustrated with Mark Wilson's beautifully crafted and evocative artwork, is a moving story of animals in war.

Maze Book Doesn't Have To Be Boring!"The Four Seasons Maze Book: Colorful Maze Book For Kids, With Stories! Maze Book For Kids Ages 4-8" is a colorful from the front cover, the inside content until the back cover.Inside "The Four Seasons Maze Book: Colorful Maze Book For Kids, With Stories! Maze Book For Kids Ages 4-8", you will find:20 simple maze puzzles for children.Short stories for kids of ages 4-8 years old revolving around seasons of the year.Colorful pictures of cartoon animals and landscapes in 4 seasons.In this book, children of ages 4-8 years old will learn:How to solve simple maze puzzlesNames of 4 seasons in a yearElementary words of a few animalsHow to count from 1 to 5"The Four Seasons Maze Book: Colorful Maze Book For Kids, With Stories! Maze Book For Kids Ages 4-8" is a great book with the intention for kids to use their creativity to solve maze puzzles, learn the number 1 to 5 and be familiar with the four seasons of the year and how these seasons are in order (through illustration and maze game work).Parents should buy "The Four Seasons Maze Book: Colorful Maze Book For Kids, With Stories! Maze Book For Kids Ages 4-8" not only for their kids to have fun but also to get you solve the maze puzzles together with their kids -- a great way to bond.

John is a child convict, transported to New South Wales for stealing a shirt. Life is grim in the fledgling colony and when food runs short, John once again has to steal to survive. Starving and alone, he is taken in by Australia's first schoolteacher, Isabella Rosson. In her simple classroom, John learns to read and write and soon becomes her star pupil - until he is discovered by the soldiers and again sent away in chains.Yet John never forgets Isabella's lessons, the power of words - and the hope for a brighter future.Inspired by the life of convict Isabella Rosson, the first teacher in the colony at Port Jackson, and John Hudson, the youngest First Fleet convict, this touching story is illustrated with Mark Wilson's vividly realistic and evocative artwork.

A failed attempt at leaving this planet and going home has left the Little People once again stranded in strange surroundings. Now with the Elder gone, Jameson has become their leader. Now living on the top floor of a retirement home, they have encountered many dangers that they have never seen before. Along the way, they befriend another Giant who helps the Little People learn how to survive here. However, by using the blue crystals to heal the sick and injured, the Little People have drawn attention to the building they are living in. A young newspaper reporter is sent to investigate these amazing occurrences. Unknown to the Little People and the young reporter, their paths had crossed once before, many years ago. A nurse at this retirement home has gotten the young reporter’s attention. When this nurse gets injured and is dying, a locket containing a secret may be the only way to save her.

Gut Instinct: Diets Missing Link teaches the skill of healthy eating and achieving healthy weight without dieting. It speaks to the quiet majority of people who are sick of the cult diets and tired of the standard dogma. The present epidemic of obesity and the current controversy over which popular diet is best, Atkins, South Beach, The Zone, Dr. Phil, and endless others is the result of an oversight at the foundations of nutrition. Gut Instinct reveals what everybody overlooked in their mad dash to the top of the diet heap. It explains why carbohydrates are so controversial, how to use them effectively, and why the popular cult diets do more obscure the problem of obesity than to solve it.

A greedy Mayor has removed an old man from his house, and put him in a nursing home; ignoring the stories that says this old house is haunted and only the old man can live there. Now as the Mayor tries going inside, he begins to get the feeling that he isn’t alone. The spirits in the old house do not like the Mayor and they try scaring him away. What will happen to the Mayor when a ghost comes after him? Will the old man ever come home

A moving story of hope and sacrifice in wartime from award-winning author/illustrator Mark Wilson.The Afghanistan Pup is the story of an Afghani schoolgirl fighting for her education, an Australian soldier struggling to survive, and an abandoned Labrador pup who touches the lives of both of them.With powerful impressionistic illustrations and honest writing, Mark Wilson introduces young readers to the tragedy of war in an accessible yet realistic way, showing not just the dark side but how hope can be found even in the most difficult places.

Synopsis:A strange fog transports two young brothers back in time to a mysterious world where time seems to stand still. This unfamiliar land has green skies and starless nights but, as Brian and Luke escape from ruthless cowboys, fight blood thirsty conquistadors, and battle prehistoric beasts, it’s clear this is no paradise. The boys escape death time after time, but their luck is running out. And their only hope of getting home rests with a man from the future…with whom they have an unusual connection. Filled with adventure, mystery and twist after turning twist, The Legend of Crawley Creek keeps readers guessing as they turnthe pages…About the Author:Mark A. Wilson began writing when his young sons were bored with fairy tales. Instead, he made up exciting and scary tales to share with them. Mark wrote this story, The Legend of Crawley Creek, 20 years ago for his children, but recently polished it up and added some new characters. He and his wife, Brenda Kay, reside in Neillsville, Wisconsin