Books with author Michael Gabriel

15-year-old Justin Spencer is a loner with a tragic past, whose devotion to his deceased father is threatened by his mother's remarriage to an abusive alcoholic. Justin has long accepted his father's death, but the fact that his mother was willing to put both of their lives at risk for a man created turmoil between mother and son. Determined to stop the abuse and heal their relationship, Justin's mother schemes up a plan to escape with Justin and start a new life in an old house in the quaint fishing town of Sherbrook, Maine. It is here that Justin befriends Natalie Boyer, an attractive yet enigmatic 16-year old girl. But when Justin discovers that his new friend is hiding a dark secret and needs his help, it will lead him down a dangerous path of discovery, and one which he will have to walk alone if he is to uncover the truth and help his new friend before it’s too late.

The Nutley Velodrome will present a complete history of cycling in northern New Jersey, featuring the Nutley Velodrome, the site of the final chapter of the golden age of cycling in the United States. The book seeks to shed light on a lost history of professional cycling, which had been a major spectator sport during the early decades of the 20th century. As such, it examines the culture and noteworthy figures of this period in northern New Jersey. The story of the Nutley Velodrome is that it is the final chapter in cycling's golden era. It is, quite literally, where and when the golden age came to an end. It is a lost" history, which is why the story needs to be told."

Vazdoo is honored to announce that Goodbye Poonjab has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award®. Goodbye Poonjab has been nominated for a total of 8 awards. In Gabriel McMichael’s debut book, Goodbye Poonjab, children follow the story of a young boy, named ELIJAH (age 7), who suffers the loss of the family dog; Poonjab. ELIJAH, with the help of his parents, struggles to overcome the difficulties of losing the beloved family pet. He learns he cannot shut the door on love, and he must find the courage to allow love back into his life through a new dog. Goodbye Poonjab is a timeless, heart-filled story about the courage to love. Gabriel's detailed, hand illustrated artwork adds a special warmth to this tale. This book was written and illustrated with four purposes in mind: - To tell and illustrate a good, solid story that both children and parents will enjoy - A book that parents can use to help a child deal with the loss of the family pet - A book that can also aid children in the grieving process of losing a friend or family member - Lastly, it highlights the importance of adopting animals from local shelters

✔ Konka was a male turtle who had his home in an African meadow. The reptile, calm and conformist, had always felt very proud to live in that beautiful place until things changed and began to consider emigrating to never return. The reason was that because of the drought of recent months almost no fresh grass grew and there were barely any bugs among the stones. Due to food shortages, Konka was hungry.✔ Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > Values Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Self-Esteem & Self-Respect Books > Children's Books > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths > Collections Books > Children's Books > Animals > Turtles and Self-Esteem