Books with author Michael Lui

Turn off your lights, get ready for frights! When the clock strikes midnight and the moon's full and bright, it's time for dread and fear. For Mr. Midnight is here with two stories, double the danger and twice the terror! STORY ONE: When Priscilla and her friends visit an old fortune teller, they learn that their future is fraught with fear and danger. Join them at THE CARNIVAL OF HORRORS - if you dare! STORY TWO: THE BOY WITH BLOOD RED-EYES steps ashore on the beach at night. But when he takes Rahul, Pui Min and their friends for a swim, their lives are changed forever!

Welcome to wonderful Wigworth! A magical place where lots of fantabulous things happen. Your guide to this whimsical world is young Eric, who will introduce you to his many friends who live in the village and in the woods beyond.There are all kinds of extraordinary happenings in Wigworth - Savoy the Squirrel's birthday party, exciting visits to the circus and adventures to discover the flower changer at Buxton Barrow. When Eric's Aunt Clarissa comes to visit, there is fun and excitement aplenty.Wigworth is home to many friends and when their world is threatened, they all join together to save an enchanting way of life.So all you need to do is pack your colourful imagination in your travel case and join Eric and his friends on their fantastical journey.

DOGMERICA Humanity suddenly vanishes. It is up to four time-traveling dogs to solve the mystery. Their adventures span thirty-thousand years and lead them on a perilous chase across ancient Egypt, the lost continent of Atlantis, Mt. Olympus and prehistoric America. Action, danger, betrayal and sacrifice dog their every step. Picasso, Geegee, Franz and Chopper risk life and limb to find out that freedom exacts a steep price. But, will every dog have its day? Will they succeed where their masters failed?

The wolf was enormous. Its ravenous jaws were open wide, its eyes glared fire.When Sams aunt rescues a lost dog, Sam knows that something incredible is going to happen. Jenny the Jack Russell may be a stray, but she is no ordinary dog. Jenny is more special than Sam could ever imagineBut Jenny is in danger, and now Sam, Jenny and a gang of fellow runaways face an extraordinary journey. The sky wolves are on their trail, and they won't stop until the rest of the world is destroyed.A gorgeously written, mystical adventure that will appeal to fantasy and animal fans alike from 9 years upwards.

Joe and his little sister Annie escape from a farm where they are treated like slaves to make their way to Manchester in hopes of reuniting with their mother. They get help from a kind stranger and a mysterious dog-woman before finding a place with a traveling fair. Trouble is, Annie fits in with the fair—especially once they learn she can speak to the dead—but Joe doesn’t. He leaves her behind to join a street gang, but living rough is more dangerous than he thought, and he ends up being taken in by a rich man as a social experiment on educating the poor. The food and housing aren’t enough to contain Joe, though, and he flees to the employ of a reformist newspaperman, vowing to find Annie again. In true Victorian fashion, this epic novel is sure to grip readers from the first page.

Kailouie and the Snorkel Monster is a Hawaiian Adventure about the animals of the sea. Children will learn the importance of mutual respect between mankind and animals as they are enjoying the tale of a little reef fish who goes on an adventure. While living in Hawaii, Mike Daciek often snorkeled in Kailua Bay. It was on one such occasion that he discovered a small reef fish floating in a Styrofoam cup. The adventure of the little fish is presented in this brightly illustrated book, which incorporates authentic Hawaiian phrases and mythology to create an exciting tale. This book is recommended for children ages 3-13.

Over the past decades, the demand for nature-based tourism has increased drastically, with a particularly high demand for whale and dolphin watching. This study examines environmental values, attitudes and behaviour of tourists on dolphin tours in New Zealand, and how they relate to their on-tour experiences. A demographic profile of participants formed the basis for these analyses, which employed the New Environmental Paradigm (NEP) scale, the Environmental Concern (EC) scale, and the General Measure of Ecological Behavior (GEB). Factors contributing to the visitor experience, including interpretation and education, tourist satisfaction, and perceived crowding were also addressed. Results indicate that tourists on dolphin tours generally embrace high environmental values and attitudes, although their environmental behaviour does not consistently reflect this. Demographic characteristics have insignificant influence on both the environmental consciousness, and the on-tour experience. Tour staff have good knowledge about dolphins, but respondents expect more information about the wider marine environment. Crowding is a minor problem that does not seem to influence the experience.

Kailouie and the Snorkel Monster is a Hawaiian Adventure about the animals of the sea. Children will learn the importance of mutual respect between mankind and animals as they are enjoying the tale of a little reef fish who goes on an adventure. While living in Hawaii, Mike Daciek often snorkeled in Kailua Bay. It was on one such occasion that he discovered a small reef fish floating in a Styrofoam cup. The adventure of the little fish is presented in this brightly illustrated book, which incorporates authentic Hawaiian phrases and mythology to create an exciting tale. This book is recommended for children ages 3-13.