Books with author Michael G. Montgomery

A young girl arrives at a creative solution for peaceful coexistence with the creatures that enchant her but frustrate her father. Elizabeth treasures the rabbits who dance on the lawn in front of her family's summer cabin. On hot, sleepless nights, she goes out to the porch and watches a magical scene: gentle rabbits frolick in the grass to a chorus of evening sounds. But the rabbits are eating the grass that her father has cared for all summer, and Elizabeth must come up with a plan to protect the rabbits and help her father. Praise for NIGHT RABBITS: "Montgomery's detailed, dynamic paintings nicely complement the text, and capture the sense of place so well you'd swear you could hear the crickets chirping yourself." --The New York Times Book Review "There's a twist to this gentle tale: A child teaches her parent about the wonders of nature." --Sesame Street Parents

An action-packed and heartwarming story of a dog in gold rush-era Alaska.After escaping from his brutal and merciless owner, Murphy is taken in by a young girl named Sally. She and her mother have just arrived in Nome, Alaska, intent on joining the other gold seekers and making a new life. Yet even with Murphy at their side, Sally and Mama find living in the mining town harsh and forbidding. When it seems they may have to give up, Sally and Murphy decide to strike out on their own, hoping to find gold and make a permanent home. But dangers await them― not only blizzards and grizzly bears, but also Murphy’s original owner, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.In the second installment of their “Dog Chronicles” series, Alison Hart and Michael Montgomery bring readers an exciting tale exploring the roles that dogs played during the Alaskan gold rush.

What does Santa do with his hard-earned vacation time? The same stuff you would do―and a whole lot more!In this uproarious tale, Santa recovers from a hectic December by embarking on an hilarious campaign of adventure and self-improvement―from sumo wrestling to international espionage to continuing education (including Elf Esteem and Basic Reindeer Labor Laws). But no matter where he goes or what he does, he’s still our beloved Santa Claus. So, thanks, Santa, for all your hard work. Go ahead and take the rest of the year off!With popular author and Simpsons writer Mike Reiss’ sparkling rhyme scheme and Michael Montgomery’s expressive and energetic oil paintings, this unique, pre-holiday story is perfect for children who are curious about what Santa does all year.

An action-packed and heartwarming story of a hardened old sea dog on Magellan’s journey to Spice IslandAfter three ocean voyages, Leo knows not to trust anyone but himself. But when he sets sail with Magellan on a journey to find a westward route to the Spice Islands, he develops new friendships with Magellan’s scribe, Pigafetta, and Marco, his page. Together, the three of them experience hunger and thirst, storms and doldrums, and mutinies and hostile, violent encounters. Will they ever find safe passage?In the fourth book of their “Dog Chronicles” series, Alison Hart and Michael Montgomery bring readers an exciting tale of friendship and loyalty.

An action-packed and heartwarming story of a dog in the Cherry Mine disaster of 1909.When Thomas’s family needs money, he’s forced to go to work in the coal mines, even though neither of his late parents wanted that for him. His only comfort is his dog Finder, a failed hunting dog who now pulls a cart in the mines. When disaster strikes, can Thomas and Finder escape from the fires deep below ground?In the third installment of their “Dog Chronicles” series, Alison Hart and Michael Montgomery bring readers an exciting tale exploring the roles that dogs played during the Cherry Mine disaster of 1909.

Post Apocalyptic Survival As Never Told BeforeWe became greedy. Money became worthless.The cities fell silent. Power hungry men took control of the ruins.The division between us grew.The Reset ushered forth the apocalypse, setting all accounts to zero rendering money worthless. Having already come from nothing, Scott saw the end of days as a second chance to be his own man. Unbound by the rule of law he takes what he wants, when he wants, from who he wants with only three exceptions:No kids.No cripples.No women.Running jobs for the gangs has helped him survive a divided Chicago, but he wants to leave the ruins for good. One last job, a final opportunity to enact his liberation. A heist sending him deep into the cop controlled northside will test the extent of his thin morals and dwindling humanity.Locked behind the walls of his family's estate, Andrew questions living lavishly while others are made to suffer. A prisoner of safety his parents leave his questions without answers. This creates a desire to prove himself a man capable of surviving a doomed world. Leaving the luxury he has known his entire life, Andrew seeks to discover how The Reset collapsed society.Dani left behind her diary - a catalogue of events leading to the global economic collapse known as The Reset. Through these pages she accounts the one who caused all the money to vanish, as well as those responsible.Wealth was our obsession, an intoxicating addiction to rule our ambitions. And then the dollar failed.Crypto became our salvation, a flawless currency of impregnable encryption. Until it all vanished.

Learn to Throw: The Beginner's Guide to Yo-Yoing is comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of yo-yo play. This guide includes all the basic information necessary for anyone looking to learn how to yo-yo and covers 10 beginner tricks to get you started.An excellent product for kids, teens, and young adults. This book will kick start your journey to becoming a master yo-yoer.

An action-packed and heartwarming story of a hardened old sea dog on Magellan’s journey to Spice IslandAfter three ocean voyages, Leo knows not to trust anyone but himself. But when he sets sail with Magellan on a journey to find a westward route to the Spice Islands, he develops new friendships with Magellan’s scribe, Pigafetta, and Marco, his page. Together, the three of them experience hunger and thirst, storms and doldrums, and mutinies and hostile, violent encounters. Will they ever find safe passage?In the fourth book of their “Dog Chronicles” series, Alison Hart and Michael Montgomery bring readers an exciting tale of friendship and loyalty.

An action-packed and heartwarming story of a dog in the Cherry Mine disaster of 1909.When Thomas’s family needs money, he’s forced to go to work in the coal mines, even though neither of his late parents wanted that for him. His only comfort is his dog Finder, a failed hunting dog who now pulls a cart in the mines. When disaster strikes, can Thomas and Finder escape from the fires deep below ground?In the third installment of their “Dog Chronicles” series, Alison Hart and Michael Montgomery bring readers an exciting tale exploring the roles that dogs played during the Cherry Mine disaster of 1909.

An action-packed, heartwarming story of a World War I canine heroWhen the British military asks for dogs to help the war effort, Darling’s family reluctantly sends her to be trained as a mercy dog. Through gunfire and poisonous gases, it’s Darling’s job to find injured soldiers on the battlefield and fetch help from the medics. After saving the lives of numerous soldiers, Darling suddenly finds herself in need of rescue. Will she ever make it back to England?This wartime adventure, the first installment in Alison Hart’s Dog Chronicles series, is a touching and exciting introduction to World War I. Darling’s story of bravery and devotion reminds readers that dogs can be so much more than pets.

An action-packed, heartwarming story of a World War I canine heroWhen the British military asks for dogs to help the war effort, Darling’s family reluctantly sends her to be trained as a mercy dog. Through gunfire and poisonous gases, it’s Darling’s job to find injured soldiers on the battlefield and fetch help from the medics. After saving the lives of numerous soldiers, Darling suddenly finds herself in need of rescue. Will she ever make it back to England?This wartime adventure, the first installment in Alison Hart’s Dog Chronicles series, is a touching and exciting introduction to World War I. Darling’s story of bravery and devotion reminds readers that dogs can be so much more than pets.