Books with author Michael Hale

With her martyr-doctor mother gone to save lives in some South American country, Poe Holly suddenly finds herself on the suburban doorstep of the father she never knew, who also happens to be a counselor at her new high school. She misses Los Angeles. She misses the guys in her punk band. Weirdly, she even misses the shouting matches she used to have with her mom.But Poe manages to find a few friends: Theo, the cute guy in the anarchy Tshirt, and Velveeta, her oddly likeable neighbor—and a born victim who’s the butt of every prank at Benders High. But when the pranks turn deadly at the hands of invincible football star Colby Morris, Poe knows she’s got to fix the system and take down the hero.With insightfulness, spot-on dialogue, and a swiftly paced plot, Michael Harmon tells the story of a displaced girl grappling with a truly dangerous bully.

Michael Hague's beautifully illustrated, best-selling collection of traditional prayers. From "The Lord's Prayer" to "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep," the nineteen verses included are familiar, comforting, and appropriate for even the youngest child, while Hague's art is full of love and spirit. Together, art and text create a keepsake that presents a reassuring vision of the world to its smallest inhabitants.

Stranger Things meets The Departed. A hugely original thriller, with film rights already snapped up by New Line CinemaDaniel Fitzsimmons seems like an ordinary American teenager. He loves his brother, his friends, his school work. But Daniel has powers. Powers that he does not understand and is not sure he can control. Daniel can't risk telling those around him what is happening, but when a mysterious stranger offers an insight into what he is experiencing, he becomes Daniel's unofficial mentor. And when a tragedy threatens to derail his life, and with the police growing ever more interested in his past, Daniel's powers will finally come into their own.

Michael Hague's beautifully illustrated, best-selling collection of traditional prayers is now available in an updated board book format. From "The Lord's Prayer" to "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep," the verses included are familiar, comforting, and appropriate for even the youngest child. The art is full of love and spirit, presenting a reassuring vision of the world.

Historic Photos of Dallas takes a look into the past of the Big D"" through striking historic photographs from the city's finest archives. From the rugged west to the largest corporate headquarter concentration in the United States, Historic Photos of Dallas provides a unique look into the city's past. With over 200 archival photos reproduced in multiple inks on heavy art paper in large format, many of which have never been published. This book is a perfect additin to any historian's collection.""

Michael Hague has long believed in magic -- the magic of unicorns. For years, his classic unicorn illustrations have sparked our imaginations, showcasing this mythical creature and its enchanted world. Here, Hague's paintings are brought together in one handsome volume and matched with excerpts from stories, poems, and legends to create a wondrous world of beauty and nostalgia. This dramatic presentation will transport you to the farthest reaches of your own imagination, and inspire you to share the magic with generations to come.

The Lord is my shepherd,I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:He leadeth me beside still waters.The Twenty-Third Psalm is one of the most widely recognized and quoted passages of the Old Testament, and one of the first prayers that children are taught at home and in Sunday School. Michael Hague brings this most comforting psalm to life with his lavish and moving paintings of the natural world in harmony: there are beatific children and sweet baby animals and, presiding over all, the peaceful and loving presence of Jesus. This is a picture book that will be a perfect gift for a new baby, a child's first communion--or for any day that thanks are given.

Beloved illustrator Michael Hague has brought together thirty-two of his favorite stories and poems in a joyous commemoration of Easter. There are entries for the oldest and the youngest family members to enjoy.The collection is divided into four sections: A Time of Faith, which recounts the story of Christ's death; A Time of Rebirth, which rejoices in the resurrection; A Time of Celebration, which extols the traditions of the Easter rabbit and painted eggs; and A Time of Love, which celebrates the wonder and new growth of the season. The anthology includes works by Gerard Manley Hopkins, Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, and many others.

In folklore, fairies have lived tantalizingly close to humans for centuries. Now, you can travel through the lands of fairies, goblins, brownies, and elves in this rich and varied collection of stories and poems. Renowned fantasy illustrator Michael Hague combines mesmerizing full–color and black–and–white artwork with the classic works of J. M. Barrie, Hans Christian Andersen, Christina Rossetti, and others to bring the magical world of fairies vividly to life. Ages 7+