Books with author Maxwell

If you think growing up now is tough, see what the 17th century has in store for a young man in Wales.John Roberts, a young Welshman, struggles to pull his mother and younger brother out of poverty. “Oh, God, make me someone important,” he prays as he dreams of becoming an officer in the Royal Navy, admired for his heroic deeds. By chance, in the middle of a violent storm, he meets the legendary buccaneer captain of the Abemarle, and, trusting in the Lord, embarks on an amazing sea journey of self-discovery, peril, and adventure. With the help of friends he meets along the way including a formidable pirate of African descent, a streetwise teenager from his homeland, and a plucky farm girl, he takes on the aristocracy, a murderous slave trader, and a naval captain intent on his destruction. Roberts fulfills ambitions and defeats foes, but his greatest triumph is not realized until he learns what is really important and stakes everything to secure it. Readers who’ve ever made a bad decision, ever faced unjust accusations, dashed hopes, and unreturned love will sympathize with Roberts’ plights and exult in his victories. This novel includes historical events and characters.

Steve and Carl are ducks. Steve likes cans. Carl likes socks. But Steve and Carl don't like being called dumb by seagulls. Steve and Carl don't get mad. Steve and Carl don't get angry. Steve and Carl get even, though not in the way they originally intended. Maxwell Eaton, creator of the Max and Pinky books, introduces us to two lovable and quirky ducks who kids are sure to cheer for in this clever anti-bullying book.

“Ethan had a strange sense that there was something important in that cave, something that tickled the back of his mind like a forgotten dream.” Ethan Whitehead knows he’s supposed to be nervous on his first day of eighth grade, but he’s mostly excited to be reunited with his best friend, Nick. Nick’s dad is the billionaire inventor of the world’s top Virtual Reality system, and he’s created a new technology that makes you feel like you’re really in the virtual world. The boys meet two girls in philosophy class, and they become the first kids to try the SPECS. They’re amazing! But then Ethan starts seeing a mysterious glowing blue cave, and he feels a strong urge to go inside. Beyond the cave lies an adventure they never could have imagined! Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson!

Before Juliet Capelletti lie two futures: a traditionally loveless marriage to her father's business partner, or the fulfillment of her poetic dreams, inspired by the great Dante. Unlike her beloved friend Lucrezia, who looks forward to her arranged marriage into the Medici dynasty, Juliet has a wild, romantic imagination that takes flight in the privacy of her bedchamber and on her garden balcony.Her life and destiny are forever changed when Juliet meets Romeo Monticecco, a soulful young man seeking peace between their warring families. A dreamer himself, Romeo is unstoppable, once he determines to capture the heart of the remarkable woman foretold in his stars.Watch a Video

Delicious PB& J sandwiches, meetings in the restrooms, wandering in the hallways, inappropriate behavior on the playground, giants in the lunch room and the best sleepover ever; what is going on at Rydell Elementary? Well there’s nothing Kia and Marcus Young of The Young Detective Agency can’t handle. New to the Detective scene, this sister and brother duo are on the case, helping their friend Dennis find out who has been taking his lunch, not just any lunch, a lunch that could make any and everyone at Rydell Elementary a suspect.

In the spring of 1917, Walter “Pat” Lusk sits at his desk shuffling papers and dreaming of glory on the battlefield. Frustrated, he’s convinced the Great War will remain forever out of reach until one day his friend Aubrey arrives with the thrilling news that the United States has finally declared war on Germany! With his path to adventure now clear, Pat immediately enlists in the Army, where he trains as a surgeon’s assistant. Sent to France with Evacuation Hospital No. 4, will Pat finally attain the glory he seeks treating desperately wounded soldiers through the war’s darkest days? Will he ever win over the redoubtable Nurse Oberholtzer? Will the Armistice bring peace to the boys of Evac 4, or does a time of even greater testing await Pat and his friends? Now with ten thought-provoking questions from the author designed to help you or your book club get to the heart of this coming of age novella. "Maxwell's prose is straightforward and effective, and there is a refreshing lack of grandiosity in the experiences of Pat and his fellow medics..." Teresa Devine, Historical Novel Society

Kate Maxwell almost drowned at the age of five. After that, she never felt the same again. She was urged to write her story by a famous researcher of childhood near-death experiences, P.M.H. Atwater, who takes her book on tour with her to help people understand the after-effects of childhood NDEs. According to research, many kids have had NDEs and might not even know it. It's reported that 80% ofchildren whose heart has stopped will have an NDE. Some of the after-effects include the following:* Incresed intelligence;* Hunger for knowledge;* Increased psychic ability;* Unable to tolerate violence;* Difficulty relating to children their age;* Interest in universal love vs. love of specific people;* Increased spirituality;* Desire to be of service to others.By writing her story, Kate hopes to help other kids who might be dealing with some of the same issues she had growing up.

“A little girl is a wonderful thing,” sighs Kirby after Professor Blue Jay explains that a little girl of the human species just saved him from the claws of her beloved cat.Once Kirby learns to fly he enjoys sitting high up in his favorite tree, a giant Ponderosa Pine, and singing to the little girl, but she never looks up.One day, the ravens swoop into the nearby Cottonwood tree to lure the cat to its doom, but Kirby comes to the rescue by using his amazing acrobatics, a talent he inherited from his family of Pygmy Nuthatches. “The little girl loves the cat and I love the little girl,” Kirby explains to the angry ravens, which fly away in confusion.Now will the little girl look up when Kirby sings to her?

For Max and Pinky every Saturday is Adventure Day. Today is Saturday, but where is Pinky? Has he gotten lost or carried away by bunnies—or is he just off somewhere stuffing himself with marshmallows? Watch Max dive into mud, question a polar bear, and be dissed by a horse named Chuck. Nothing will stop him from finding his pink pal—because a guy will do anything for his best bud!