Books with author Meg Wilson

Ryan and Kendra have come to Maple Harbour on the BC coast to spend their summer holidays with their aunt and uncle. They're expecting a leisurely holiday swimming and playing on the beach with their cousins Claire and Nathan. Claire, however, has other ideas - exploring islands in her sailboat and searching for sunken treasure. But what's hidden on mysterious Whalebone Island? Have the four of them come across a secret that others don't want discovered?Children aged eight to twelve will love this classic tale of adventure that recalls an earlier era of outdoor fun, leisure, and independence. In today's over-scheduled society, Adventure on Whalebone Island stands apart for its celebration of the childhood joys of exciting outdoor exploits away from technology and the watchful eyes of parents. Filled with striking illustrations, Adventure on Whalebone Island is already a favorite of children, parents, and teachers alike.Shortlisted for the 2017/18 BC Readers Choice Children's Book Award (Chocolate Lily Award) and 2018 Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards (Diamond Willow Award).

The premise of the marvelous mashup is simple. Take elemental bits and pieces of history and modern pop culture and remix them. Author Melissa G. Wilson brings readers her own version of this entertaining art form with her book series History Mashups for Teens. She takes two famous figures separated by time and circumstance, mixes up their stories, and explores the unlikely similarities that present themselves as their lives unfold. In this mashup, you will explore the remarkably similar life journeys of two of the most skilled and popular baseball players who ever lived: Lou Gehrig and Derek Jeter. Both of these famous athletes overcame adversity in order to pursue their amazing destinies. Both lived in the public spotlight and had to endure a less-than- glamorous life on the road. Both came from humble beginnings and became household names. If you like this athletic remix, check out all the History Mashups for Teens too!

Days are long, hot and hard when scrapping for plastic out on the patch. Any distractions serve as a welcome respite and a large burgeoning fire out on the water is no exception to that rule. Esposito and his father Charlie use this unique opportunity to meet up with fellow scrappers and gawk at the spectacle from the safety of their makeshift flotilla. The day soon evolves however, as Esposito and his friends, desperate for excitement, hatch an unbelievable plan that is so brazen, bold and foolish that the implications of their actions are as intangible as the plumes of smoke that have interrupted their sense of reason. Follow Esposito and his rag-tag group of pirates as they navigate a commandeered vessel through the muddled waters of the patch and find themselves confronted with the dangers of their folly.

The adventure begins when an out-of-work college graduate is hired by a secret organization to head their computer department. What the young man discovers, however, is that this secret organization is literally out of this world! The Galactic Seven is a space-traveling special forces corps devoted to promoting peace throughout the galaxy and to defend against any evil forces that might threaten the universe. But as war erupts between the benign Rigellians and the diabolical overlord Lotrell, our hero begins to wonder if his first mission with The Galactic Seven might be his last!

The premise of the marvelous mashup is simple. Remix elemental bits and pieces of history with modern pop culture. Author MG Wilson brings readers her own version of this entertaining art form with her book series History Mashups for Teen in which she takes famous figures separated by time and circumstance, mixes up their stories, and explores the unlikely similarities that present themselves as their lives unfold. In this “lifestyles of the rich and famous” mashup, Wilson dishes on the lives of these extraordinary princesses. Though royalty brought each a lofty position in society, none achieved their “happily ever after” without weathering adversity and overcoming obstacles. Many of the juicy facts revealed about their lives will surprise you. If you like this remix, check out all the History Mashups for Teens! They make history fun and accessible for teenage readers.

What do Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, and Madonna, Queen of Pop have in common? Both are no strangers to opulence and public scrutiny, but how do their lives truly compare? Both were influenced by headstrong mothers and deep religious upbringings. Each was inspired and molded by the cultural and artistic norms of their times and struggled to break the barriers imposed on them by men. This mashup examines the turning points for both of these powerful and iconic queens, the people that influenced them, and the major events that revealed their true character.This book is part of MG Wilson's History Mashups for Teens series. The premise of the marvelous mashup is simple. Remix elemental bits and pieces of history with modern pop culture. In each book, Wilson takes two famous figures separated by time and circumstance, mixes up their stories, and explores the unlikely similarities that present themselves as their lives unfold. The series makes history fun and accessible for teenagers.If you like this cultural remix, check out all the other History Mashups for Teens!