Books with author Michael Denman

Want to know what guys to stay away from, and why? Want to know how to know if a guy is really a good guy? Want to know who your true friends really are? Want to know how to survive the pitfalls of life? Then "Real Talk for Girls - A Life Guide" is the book for you. Read "the secrets" given from the heart of a loving father to save the daughter he loves. These secrets are guaranteed to to save you from the pain and heartache caused by bad relationships, friendships and choices. Why waste your time with drama you can avoid. Why waste your feelings on guys who don't deserve your love. Why waste time listening to "so - called" friends who behind your back are trying to hurt you or come between you and your guy. Why frustrate yourself by trying to "learn life the hard way". "Real Talk" will give you the answers. Above all..."Real Talk" can save your life (for real). There are dangers out there you need to know about, and avoid. There are "creepy guys" out there you should never let in your life. These "creeps" will place your life in danger. There are "situations" you should never let yourself get in. These "situations" (if not handled properly) can destroy your future. There are things you need to know, because not knowing isn't an option if you want to live a happy successful life. "Real Talk for Girls" will give you the answers. Hear the loving advice from a father to his daughter. Advice only a loving father will give to his "princess". "Boys" won't tell you the truth, but "Dads" will. Trust me. This book is honest, straight-forward and "real". Written in love to empower you to live a happy love filled life.

In a village full of selfish inhabitants, the idea that making stone soup would bring them all together might be hard to swallowliterally! With a few stones as the initial ingredients, three famished soldiers cleverly convince the villagers to contribute all of the items needed for a delicious pot of soup. In this spirited adaptation of the beloved folktale, preparing a simple pot of soup teaches the villagers that sharing brings happiness and celebration. After reading this heart-warming tale, children will certainly want to make a pot of their own stone soup. Because it makes a great activity for the classroom, suggest it to a favorite teacher, and remember that individuals can accomplish more when working together.

According to the adults who rule his existence, the boy is guilty of asking questions, of wanting to live his own life, of being a misfit. At the age of twelve, he's sent on a mission that he must complete if he is to move on with his life. When he returns home, he's judged a failure. He's adjusted and sent off to work in a garbage dump for the rest of time. His daring escape returns him to the land of his mission. His arch enemy pursues him. The boy knows that if he's caught, he'll be taken back and turned into illuminated drool. Instead of hiding, he risks it all to find the human who means the most to him.

Albert Rosegarden is a boy in desperate need of an adventure. Then Wendell, the grandfather he's never met, shows up. Wendell is an old ex-con of mixed ancestry. A reformed swindler with one last score to settle. With his mother's reluctant permission, Albert is allowed to spend a weekend in Seattle with his grandfather. Joined by former colleagues, Wendell and Albert con a con man who has it coming. The Bamboozlers is about love and the passing of wisdom. And, as Wendell tells his grandson, "This is going to be the most fun you ever had."

Newboy hasn't spoken in three years. By the age of twelve he's lived in eleven foster homes. His present situation is the worst yet. The time has come for him to flee the coop and make his way in the world on his own. He escapes with only a few possessions and $27.50. He knows he has to keep an eye on everything. His former foster parents will be looking for him. He's part of their meal ticket. The police could pick him up and return him. The streets are dangerous. Filled with villains. Then, in a Dumpster, he finds a dirty, ratty ventriloquist dummy with no hands, backward feet, a chunk of its nose missing and a permanently closed right eye who he names Stinko. With the discover of Stinko, Newboy has met the first of several new friends who will help him not just survive, but triumph.

When Miles Freely falls out of a tree, his life begins to take unexpected turns, in small and not so small ways. He experiences failure and success, surprise and heartbreak. Miles shares his ups and downs with his mother and grandfather and his two best friends, Snoddy and Bloom. At the the end, when Miles is at his lowest, he achieves his greatest goal.