Books with author Martin Hall

Charlie is just a tiny little lamb when the farmer finds him in a snowstorm and brings him home. Tess is the farmer's sheepdog, and she takes charge of raising Charlie, teaching him to play fetch and even sharing her doghouse. Sometimes Charlie acts so much like a dog that the farmer and his family wonder if he knows he's a sheep. Eventually, Charlie shows them he can be a little of both.

A story filled with mystery, excitement, and friendship. For sibling rivals Ethan and Collie, it will be an unforgettable Summer. Upon arriving at Lake Arrowhead for the Summer, both will embark on an adventure filled with mystery and clues. Figuring out the clues will lead them to an old cabin, which has sparked their curiosity. While they befriend an old man named Lawrence, they get more than they bargain for. As Ethan and Collie build their own relationship, they discover that something is oddly wrong with their new best friend Lawrence. What is it? Why is Lawrence beginning to forget things? Ethan and Collie are forced to find the answers and cope with the truth. A compelling story that's not to be missed.

Sometimes heroes can be found in the most unlikely places. Fourteen-year-old Clarence Feather knows no world beyond desolate Mayfair Heights. Three years ago, his mother was killed before his eyes by a stray bullet. When his father becomes unable to keep the family afloat, Clarence is manipulated into running drugs. But he longs to be a good person, in spite of the seemingly impossible odds. Wandering through his neighborhood, Clarence meets Mona, a huge albino Great Dane. The two develop a deep bond. When he is forced to attend a dog fight as a rite of passage, Clarence realizes that Mona isn’t safe, and neither is he. Can he find a way to protect Mona? Can he survive life in Mayfair Heights and still become the person his mother wanted him to be? A novel about self-reliance, difficult choices, and imagination in the face of danger and isolation, Wirewalker is a masterfully written debut that blends gritty realism with moments of fantastical escape.

Sometimes heroes can be found in the most unlikely places. Fourteen-year-old Clarence Feather knows no world beyond desolate Mayfair Heights. Three years ago, his mother was killed before his eyes by a stray bullet. When his father becomes unable to keep the family afloat, Clarence is manipulated into running drugs. But he longs to be a good person, in spite of the seemingly impossible odds. Wandering through his neighborhood, Clarence meets Mona, a huge albino Great Dane. The two develop a deep bond. When he is forced to attend a dog fight as a rite of passage, Clarence realizes that Mona isn’t safe, and neither is he. Can he find a way to protect Mona? Can he survive life in Mayfair Heights and still become the person his mother wanted him to be? A novel about self-reliance, difficult choices, and imagination in the face of danger and isolation, Wirewalker is a masterfully written debut that blends gritty realism with moments of fantastical escape.

Be aware! Sharing this book with children may save lives and be very enjoyable no matter how many times it is read and practiced. Fire Dog Bailey’s Kid’s Book of Fire Safety shares six vital, fire-safety lessons (with practice exercises) for kids of all ages. Bailey a big, furry Golden Retriever, worked with author Harry Martin and their firefighter friends teaching hundreds of children these important lessons in assemblies, classrooms and fire stations. Join Bailey in these heart-warming and life saving lessons with your loved ones. With ever increasing demands on classroom time and limitations in fire department fire prevention budgets we can’t assume these fire-safety lessons will be taught in our schools. This powerful little book shares the lessons in a way that invites the full involvement of everyone, just as Bailey the Fire Dog did in his classes. Although written with younger children in mind the lessons are relevant for all ages besides being a special treat for dog lovers.