Books with author Max Michael

"There's humor and action aplenty, but Four Corners is also a warmhearted look at how we love and forgive. Five hundred and forty-four pages never seemed so short"—People, 4 stars, People PickThe Four Corners of the Sky is master storyteller Michael Malone's new novel of love, secrets, and the mysterious bonds of families. Malone brings characters to life as only he can, exploring the questions that defy easy answers: Is love a choice or a calling? Why do the ties of family bind so tightly? And is forgiveness a gift to others...or a gift we give ourselves?In small towns between the North Carolina Piedmont and the coast the best scenery is often in the sky. On flat sweeps of red clay and scrub pine the days move monotonously, safely, but above, in the blink of an eye, dangerous clouds can boil out of all four corners of the sky...The flat slow land starts to shiver and anything can happen.In such a storm, on Annie Peregrine's seventh birthday, her father gave her the airplane and minutes later drove out of her life. Thus begins an enchanting novel that bursts with energy from the first pages, and sweeps you off on a journey of unforgettable characters, hilarious encounters, and haunting secrets.Praise for The Four Corners of the Sky: "Devoted Michael Malone fans have been waiting more than twenty years for another Handling Sin, perhaps the greatest road novel since Tom Jones. The wait is over..."— Bill Ott, editor-in-chief, Booklist"Secrets and intrigues among the honeysuckle: a sun-washed yarn of the New South, affectionately told." —Kirkus starred review "The Four Corners of the Sky is the best thing I have read in years and you can imagine how much I read. Truly, I couldn't put it down. I loved it."—Kathy Ashton, The King's English Bookshop BONUS READING GROUP GUIDE INCLUDED

Amazon Prime Members can download this book for FREE on your Kindle device Princess Sofia is missing! Where, oh where could she be? The princess’s birthday party is starting soon and all the lords and ladies of the land will be attending. Maybe Becky the servant girl can find her. But, maybe the princess does not really want to go to the party. What can Becky do? Well, first she’ll have to find Sofia! Follow along with this beautifully illustrated story about friendship and being oneself.Another quality children picture book from the father and daughter team of Michael and Rachel Yu.

This children's book feature Kindle Text Pop-Up for reading text over vivid, full-color images (double tap on the text).When Bear Came Down the Mountain is a children's picture book for ages 2 to 10.Bear wakes from his hibernation ready for something new. He comes down the mountain and meets the cows, the beavers and an old dog, but they all warn him away. How can Bear learn new things when the humans are afraid?Another quality children picture book from the father and daughter team of Michael and Rachel Yu. BONUS: FREE COLORING BOOK INSIDE ** Amazon Prime Members can download this book for FREE! **

Do you know how old is the culture of Aboriginal Australia? Some say it is 60,000 years. That is a very long time and archaeologists are finding evidence of this all the time. I have been to Lake Mungo which is near Mildura and the Murray River. It is now a dry expanse with no trees in the middle where the lake was. Did it dry up because of climate change or did something cataclysmic happen? On the edge of the lake are sand dunes and over the centuries middens of discarded shellfish are being exposed by the wind.Their story is oral so there is no written record of their lives. In this book you may read some of the stories, often to explain creation. The Australian Museum has many but they are no longer available online as the stories belong to the people retelling them.Then Captain Cook arrived and thousands died as the white man pushed further from the capital cities to find farming land and to run sheep. Now they are leaving the land because of the drought.

Amazon Prime Members can download this book for FREE on your Kindle device *** This picture ebook title features vivid, full-color layouts with Kindle Text Pop-Up ***Jay is on his way to the pretty New York City. Jay just wants to play, but anywhere a dragon's face is sure to scare. Don't give up Jay, you're on holiday! Will Jay have a good time? Will he be able to make any friends? Find out in this beautifully illustrated story told in rhyme.Another quality children picture book from the father and daughter team of Michael and Rachel Yu.BONUS: FREE COLORING BOOK INSIDE

Have you ever wanted to be included in an activity or an event, but were told you did not qualify to do so because of your size or strength? Pirate Pete is a young boy who desperately wants to be treated like everyone else. However, being the littlest pirate on the ship, he is told that he is not big enough to explore the island for the buried treasure. What will he do? Will he be big enough or strong enough for his adventure?Another quality children picture book from the father and daughter team of Michael and Rachel Yu.

One cat. One person. Many problems.12 Summery tales, told with humour, mischief and wit.The 1st collection of stories in the brilliant Tales of Mister Pushkin series.Light-hearted and easy to read, these 12 SUMMERY TALES are perfect for anyone who believes that cats have their own opinion on life.Whatever your age, once you’ve stepped into the quirky world of Mister Pushkin (an adorable, opinionated cat), you’ll never want to leave!Ideal for children aged 8-13."Lively and whimsical!" - Awarded 5-stars by Readers' Favorite Mister Pushkin always knows what’s good for Klem. But Klem only thinks he knows what’s good for Mister Pushkin.With luxuriant blue fur and golden eyes, Mister Pushkin is not like other cats. And although his instinct is usually reliable, his ability to see things others can’t can be a mixed blessing.Avoiding the vet’s thermometer may be impossible, but somehow, he must find a way to escape Klem’s short leash. If he tries really hard, sometimes his wishes can come true...Contents:Tale 1. Mister Pushkin’s Shadow Of Doubt – Mister Pushkin realises that something isn’t quite right...Tale 2. Mister Pushkin’s Tunnel Vision – An escape attempt doesn’t go to plan...Tale 3. Mister Pushkin Saves The Day – Mister Pushkin does his best to protect Klem from danger...Tale 4. Mister Pushkin Sees The Light – Being deprived of his beloved salmon leads Mister Pushkin to take drastic action...Tale 5. Mister Pushkin Drops A Hint – Mister Pushkin shows Ruth what he really thinks of her...Tale 6. Mister Pushkin & The Copycat – A cat at the window fascinates Mister Pushkin...Tale 7. Mister Pushkin Knows Best – A trip to the vet isn't all it seems...Tale 8. Mister Pushkin Loses A Life – Another escape attempt leads Mister Pushkin into a dangerous situation...Tale 9. Mister Pushkin & The Flying Mouse – Mister Pushkin explores Emma's garden, and brings Klem a delightful gift...Tale 10. Mister Pushkin Sees A Ghost – Mister Pushkin sees something Klem can't...Tale 11. Mister Pushkin Calms The Storm – Mister Pushkin and Klem encourage Emma to forgive her brother...Tale 12. Mister Pushkin Makes A Wish – Does Mister Pushkin’s wish actually come true...?Many tales will leave you with a lingering smile, whilst others will induce a hollow laugh, or even a shiver of gratification.You should read Mister Pushkin’s stories for 5 very good reasons:1. You’ll never meet a feistier cat than Mister Pushkin, nor a cat with such a loveable owner, and so many problems.2. Each tale consists of a single adventure, with Mister Pushkin learning new things, getting into trouble and having a lot of fun.3. A different aspect of Mister Pushkin’s life is covered in each tale... every situation leading to hilarious results.4. Many memorable, inspiring and poignant themes are interlaced throughout the tales, which you’ll pick up on subconsciously.5. The tales are interconnected, a wider story building as each tale is read.The cat who’s always right!(Except for when he’s wrong). To find out more, visit www.misterpushkin.comRed Headed Book Lover“Mister Pushkin is an adorable, but sassy cat... His attitudes and perspectives are brilliant!”“AC Michael is an impeccable author, who has written a flawless, well-developed series of short stories that will captivate readers’ imaginations.”5 starsReaders’ Favorite“Each tale delivers a different aspect of Mister Pushkin’s lively and whimsical life.”“Great for a variety of ages, with playful language, witty humour, whimsical style and mischievous tone.”5 starsOnlineBookClub“AC Michael’s descriptive writing is amazing!”“There’s no chance of you getting bored.”4 stars

If elephants had wings, bird poop would be the least of your worries. This humorous children’s book explores the animal kingdom with outside-the-box ideas. How fast could turtles move if they had their own set of wheels? What if lions got haircuts? Could whales still get beached if they had arms?! Kids love the wacky thoughts matching the wacky illustrations. Teach children to think out-of-the-box with these utterly absurd amendments to the animal kingdom. This picture book is great for infants, toddlers, kindergarteners, and animal lovers alike.

Eric hates taking a bath. Eric hates brushing his teeth. Eric hates putting on his pajamas. Let's face it, Eric hates getting ready for bed. Thankfully, Eric's mom and dad have the perfect plan to help their little boy. Find out what a plate of chocolate chip cookies and a monster has to do with it. A fun and beautifully illustrated book with a surprisingly sweet ending that all readers will surely enjoy.

Have you ever wondered how and why Unicorns poop Rainbows? As it turns out, there’s a science behind it. Pin the Penguin teaches Trunksy the Elephant how to make it happen. First, you need to feed a unicorn a rainbow. This involves getting kids to identify all the different colors of a rainbow. Watch out! Once the Unicorn has eaten every color of the rainbow, it’ll be ready to EXPLODE! Good luck containing it. Use this goofy book to teach your kids the rainbow. And of course, Unicorn pooping science.

Street-smart and straightforward police chief Cuddy Mangum and his refined homicide detective Justin Savile V are determined to keep their town's cultural, political and racial divisions stable...even peaceful. But when a young black activist is murdered while in the process of fighting for his brother's freedom from death row, the lines keeping Hillston, North Carolina, in balance start to crumble. Thrust into a dirty political campaign and torn between his morals and his love for the wealthy and beautiful wife of an up-and-coming politician, Cuddy must uncover the secrets that lie in his own backyard.From high-powered and elegant country club ballrooms to dark and dangerous bar room corners, Malone weaves a mystery of plot and place where the difference between good and evil and right and wrong sometimes become indistinct.

When you make learning fun, you make learning easier than it would be otherwise. This is good news! The easier it is for your child to pick up the concepts he or she needs to pick up in preparation for school, the more quickly you can go on to complex topics – or take an afternoon off to hang out and have fun together! From the lion to the elephant to the hippopotamus, the animals in this story are full of life and character, and your child will take to them immediately. They are eager to start playing, eager to get out onto the field and see just who the best animal is, but what they find is that each animal is the best in their own way. The elephant belongs in the goal, of course, and the giraffe can whack the ball, so long as it can reach down far enough! This book tells a story about a football team comprised of animals, each animal playing a specific role on the team. As you follow along, you will see that each animal connects to a number, making this book an engaging and original method for teaching counting. Learn to count – while you and your new animal friends enjoy a football match!