Books with author Michael Parker

Eden looked at the fence. A ball flew over the wooden fence and landed near his feet. The roar of the crowd, just beyond the backyard fence. He carefully pushed some plants aside, revealing the hole in the fence.Eden gripped the fence and watched as the two groups of men fought over the ball. He was so close to the action that he could see the sweat on one man’s broad forehead, his long hair wringing wet. The crowd on the other side of the fence, lining both sides of the field, cheered wildly. Eden loved how they ran. He wanted to run with them. He cupped his hands on either side of his mouth and shouted: “Goal!”Eden Hazard - The Wonder Boy is about a loving family dedicated to each other, to the beautiful game, and the magical rise to the top of one of the world’s best players.Michael Part’s biographies about the top soccer players in the world are translated into 17 languages worldwide. Ages 9 and up.

Neymar the Wizard is the fascinating coming-of-age story of Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, the skinny kid from Mogi das Cruzes, who has been called the next Pelé. Neymar has taken Brazil and the world by storm and continues to inspire millions of fans around the world with his talent, heart, and winning smile. Following the international bestsellers, The Flea the Amazing Story of Leo Messi and Ronaldo The Rise of a Winner, by Michael Part, Neymar The Wizard is the heart warming and emotional story of a father and son, who, against all odds, made the journey from the edge of poverty, to international stardom, through love, conviction, and a young boy s belief in himself.

TONGUE TWISTERSSome of these tongue twisters look easy on paper, but when you try to say them out loud... Oh boy they can be tricky! Test your skills and the skills of your family and friends with the tricky tongue twisters within. If you find a tongue twister particularly easy, just try to repeat it a few times quickly and it will be sure to challenge you! This book is sure to provide hours of challenging fun for the whole family. Enjoy trying these testing tongue twisters today!

Awesome Man can shoot positronic rays out of his eyeballs, fly as straight as an arrow, and hug mutant Jell-O! Even villains like Professor Von Evil and the Flaming Eyeball are no match for this caped crusader.But Awesome Man also has a secret. . . . Can you guess what it is?The first picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon perfectly captures the fantasy life of young superhero fans.A great gift for the superhero obsessed, this book also models for kids a fun way to deal with their emotions—by being positronic!

A black tunnel began to form around me. My room started to spin. Desperately I tried to cry out but I couldn't make a sound. Then, like shattering glass, I crashed straight through the tunnel and out to the other side. Propelled out of his safe, ordinary world, Andrew is caught in the midst of a desolate city, torn apart by vicious gang wars. Here, the rules of survival are simple – you follow the pack, or you die. Dragged into one gang's brutal takeover campaign, Andrew has no choice but to embark on an unthinkable mission, in an attempt to sever the connection between the two worlds forever. If he succeeds, he will destroy everything in his life. But if he fails, hundreds will die – in both worlds.

Luis Suarez is one of the world’s most accomplished soccer strikers of our time. The kid from Uruguay made his living as a street sweeper when his amazing talent was discovered. He shot into stardom while struggling to balance his love for the game with his stormy personality. This is a story about dreams that came true and one boy who was able to bounce back from despair to achieve great success.

Awesome Man can shoot positronic rays out of his eyeballs, fly as straight as an arrow, and hug mutant Jell-O! Even villains like Professor Von Evil and the Flaming Eyeball are no match for this caped crusader.But Awesome Man also has a secret. . . . Can you guess what it is?The first picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon perfectly captures the fantasy life of young superhero fans.A great gift for the superhero obsessed, this book also models for kids a fun way to deal with their emotions—by being positronic!