Books with author Mary Sullivan

Don’t think there’s anything worse than not getting what you want for Christmas? Try finding out that you’re getting that gift you always dreamed of — only to have it taken away. That’s exactly what happens to seventh-grader Mitch Murphy. Just hours after discovering that he’s finally getting a Playstation 4 for Christmas, Mitch’s cousins get into a blowout Thanksgiving food fight and lose their Christmas presents as punishment. A mere bystander in the brawl, Mitch receives no mercy and is caught in the collateral damage. Stripped of the gift he spent the past two years obsessing over, all hope is lost for Mitch ... that is until he discovers where all of their presents are being stashed. With new life and one shot at his Playstation, Mitch must corral his motley crew of cousins to help him steal their presents back. But if they want to stand any chance of pulling off their holiday heist, they must first learn to work together.Middle grade comedy fans will love this hilarious holiday heist. This soon-to-be Christmas classic captures the true spirit of the season and the importance of family in a fun and fast-paced story that's enjoyable for children and parents alike.PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This book contains a couple of jokes about the big guy from the North Pole. The last thing we would ever want to do is potentially spill the beans on old Saint Nick and ruin the magic of Christmas for any child. If you think there is even the smallest chance your child still believes in Mr. Kringle, we recommend holding off a holiday season before buying this book. Don't worry, it will still be around and just as entertaining next year.

Alice Carroll hardly remembers life before the plague. When the undead first crawled from their graves, it was like a nightmare. When they killed her mother, the nightmare became shockingly real. Now her sister Dinah has contracted the ‘un-deadly’ virus and without a cure, soon she’ll be worse than dead.She’ll be Momerath.To save her sister, Alice must leave the safety of the Sector and venture into Momerath territory in search of an antidote - if it exists. Chasing a rumor about a mysterious doctor with a cure, Alice falls down the rabbit hole into Wanderland, where ravenous Momerath aren’t the only danger lurking.

Don’t think there’s anything worse than not getting what you want for Christmas? Try finding out that you’re getting that gift you always dreamed of — only to have it taken away. That’s exactly what happens to seventh-grader Mitch Murphy. Just hours after discovering that he’s finally getting a Playstation 4 for Christmas, Mitch’s cousins get into a blowout Thanksgiving food fight and lose their Christmas presents as punishment. A mere bystander in the brawl, Mitch receives no mercy and is caught in the collateral damage. Stripped of the gift he spent the past two years obsessing over, all hope is lost for Mitch ... that is until he discovers where all of their presents are being stashed. With new life and one shot at his Playstation, Mitch must corral his motley crew of cousins to help him steal their presents back. But if they want to stand any chance of pulling off their holiday heist, they must first learn to work together.Middle grade comedy fans will love this hilarious holiday heist. This soon-to-be Christmas classic captures the true spirit of the season and the importance of family in a fun and fast-paced story that's enjoyable for children and parents alike.PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This book contains a couple of jokes about the big guy from the North Pole. The last thing we would ever want to do is potentially spill the beans on old Saint Nick and ruin the magic of Christmas for any child. If you think there is even the smallest chance your child still believes in Mr. Kringle, we recommend holding off a holiday season before buying this book. Don't worry, it will still be around and just as entertaining next year.

The scariest thing about Wanderland isn’t death--it’s the momerath. And now Dinah is one of them.***Alice Carroll has spent the better part of her life avoiding Wanderland--and the momerath--at all costs. But now with her sister gone, Alice has only one place to go.Back to Wanderland.Armed with only her blade and a raging vendetta against the traitorous Red Queen, Alice storms the undead wasteland to find Dinah and atone for her mistakes. But with relentless momerath and a ruthless Queen encroaching, will Alice’s determination be enough? Or will she fall down a new rabbit hole searching for revenge?

Parents, teachers and children will love The Story of Max. Max is a hairless cat who becomes a bully after having to move to a new home. Max’s whole world has been turned upside down, and he doesn’t know how to accept the changes. While at his new home, he becomes a bully to one of his new family members Lilly. Thankfully, Lilly has learned how to take responsibility for her life and through a heart-to-heart conversation, she teaches Max how to gain a new perspective and start his own self-awareness journey. Max learns the importance of developing a strong value system and how to treat others the way that he wants to be treated by following the Golden Rule. The author draws on over twenty years of experience in the classroom to present issues in a way that children are able to make connections with, giving parents and teachers an opportunity to engage children in having difficult conversations. The book can be read for pure enjoyment or it can be used as a social story to teach about a variety of critical issues that children may experience today. It includes a number of learning connections at the end of the book and a Reader’s Guide that can be downloaded at maggiesullivan.ca.

"Sullivan builds tension and excitement in this space opera refashioning of Peter Pan." -Publisher's WeeklyWendy Darling worked her entire life to rise through the ranks of the prestigious Londonierre Brigade. Now as a Captain, she has everything she's always wanted, including a ship and crew of her own. But when the Brigade receives a strange transmission from the legendary James Hooke, lost a hundred years earlier in uncharted space and presumed dead, Wendy is willing to risk it all to rescue her hero. She races to the planet known only as Neverland; her mission to find the long-lost crew and bring them home.But there is more to Neverland than meets the eye, and more to Hooke than what was written in history books. When Wendy crash lands on the ominous planet, she quickly discovers Neverland's dark secret; a malevolent being known as The Shadow that's looking for a host body to escape its eternal prison. To fulfill her mission, Wendy must decide whether to trust the dashing Hooke or the mysterious Fleet mechanic who goes by the name of Pan--and she has to decide quickly...Before the darkness consumes them all.

The gospels portray women as significant and influential members of Jesus followers. This Bible study presents six examples of women in the gospelsdisciples who encountered Jesus and spread his message of love. Sessions focus on Elizabeth, Marys cousin and the mother of John the Baptist; Anna the prophetess who saw the baby Jesus in the Temple; the women who followed Jesus from Galilee; the mother of the sons of Zebedee; the Samaritan woman at the well; and Mary of Bethany. This study will help you discover how you can better follow Jesus and proclaim his love to the world. Each session provides the full Scripture text and a short commentary; questions for reflection, discussion, and personal application; In the Spotlight sections featuring wisdom from the saints and the church, root meanings of Greek words, and fascinating historical background.

It’s time to meet Mr. Rabbit, a friendly cuddly rabbit, who lives in the cribs of all the little ones across the world. Whenever it is nap time and night-night time Mr. Rabbit snuggles with you. While you are asleep he takes you and your little one on an adventure of the grandest scale. The Adventures with Mr. Rabbit takes the reader on several grand adventures in the world of Mr. Rabbit. From the park, to the zoo, and even to the giant aquarium, little ones will be swept away with all the fun and adventures Mr. Rabbit plans for them. Mary Ann Sullivan creates a whimsical and magical world for kids, young and old alike, to become carried away into. Once you and your little one begin, you will go on wonderful adventures! Will you be ready? Mr. Rabbit will be ready to snuggle with you again! Sleep Little One and dream about The Adventures with Mr. Rabbit.

His name is Jimmy. They told us not to call him Dad any more. It might freak him out.The accident changed everything. Once, my Dad was the perfect father. We were the perfect family. Now he's got the mind of a ten-year-old.From one crazy day to the next, we lose a little more of the man we knew and loved. And then a shocking discovery about his past makes us question everything . . .

Five teens connected by fate. An age-old battle between good and evil. A war that only the Orphans can end.It was an accident. That was what the authorities said killed Charlie Kim's parents. And in Charlie's mind, that was how it had to be. An accident meant closure. It meant that the driven fifteen-year-old could move on, reassemble his life, and return to pursuing the carefully planned future that he had mapped out for himself. However, when memories of his parents begin to vanish and suspicions arise, calling the accidental nature of their deaths into question, Charlie can't help but begin to doubt himself, his plans, and those around him. Doubt leads to discovery as Charlie locates four fellow orphans whose parents met similar ends. The teens quickly find themselves thrust into the center of an underground battle between good and evil that dates all the way back to the War in Heaven. With the scales in this conflict tipping toward the side of darkness, it’s up to the Orphans to save humanity. But, if they hope to stand a chance against the ultimate evil, they must first overcome the demons within. This fast-paced fantasy thriller not only entertains but also enlightens through a gripping tale of loss and rebirth that introduces mindfulness and meditation as a means to overcoming anxiety and finding happiness.