Books with author Michael Stewardson

Reaching for her dream, Limpy unleashes a cute, fluffy, NIGHTMARE ...Keep in a cold, dark place. That’s what’s written like some ancient law on every bag of potatoes the family farms. And it’s where Limpy fears she will always remain.It’s also carved on a box of spheres she discovers in the cellar. Spheres that hatch.Cute at first, the creatures begin to grow. Then the chickens disappear. The cat is hunted. And something sets the barn ablaze. To survive, Limpy will need to face her greatest fear. The whole family will. Or they may end up in a cold, dark place indeed.

A book for anyone who secretly loves motivational posters of sunrises and mountaintops. Grandma’s last will and testament names Ray to inherit the trailer park. It’s a million-dollar estate with one hitch: to prove he’s not as aimless as he seems, Ray must discover the meaning of life by the end of the month. (She left the answer in an envelope.) If he fails, the camp goes to his estranged family.How does anyone find the meaning of life while running a park full of misfit miners, would-be truck racers, and one demanding little girl? There’s a bear too. A grizzly. Maybe that’ll help?"A tale spins its answer to an age-old question into an inclusive, hilarious, and thought-provoking yarn.”--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

After his twin sister, Minnie, dies in an accident, Emmitt's world goes sideways. He’s lost his best friend and it feels like the family is falling apart without her. But Minnie was an organ donor and Emmitt soon receives an anonymous thank you letter from one of the transplant recipients. Inspiration strikes, and he decides to try and put his sister back together, in spirit. He’s going to track down each organ recipient and film them to show his parents the results of Minnie’s selfless act and help them move on. But when each recipient falls short of his expectations and the star of his film, the girl who received his sister’s heart, refuses to meet him, Emmitt has to turn to extreme measures to find her. What he doesn’t know is that his "heart sister" is hiding an agonizing secret, one that could push Emmitt to the breaking point.

Grandma’s Last Will and Testament names Ray to inherit the trailer park. It’s a million-dollar estate with one hitch: to prove he’s not as aimless as he seems, Ray must discover the meaning of life by the end of the month. (She left the answer in an envelope.) If he fails, the camp goes to his estranged family.How does anyone find the meaning of life while running a park full of misfit miners, would-be truck racers, and one demanding little girl? There’s a bear too. A grizzly. Maybe that’ll help?

Winner of the Claymore Award! Rated a "Best Book for Kids and Teens" by the Canadian Children's Book CentreWarning - Rated Kids-Only for Bug GrossnessJarrod can view the memories of any bug. He just has to eat it. It's not the tastiest of superpowers and, let's face it, fly memories aren't all unicorns and rainbows. Eating insects also doesn't net him many friends, but Jarrod's ready to prove that he and his bugs are worth more than ridicule.When he swallows a fly while biking, he's in for a shock. The bug saw a room stacked full of sick dogs and puppies in crates. It's a puppy mill, and Jarrod needs to save the animals. But the flight range of the common housefly is five miles. Even if the police believed him, with no evidence, they can't help. It's up to Jarrod.Trained cockroaches survey neighborhood basements. A fly taped to a window makes an excellent sentry. Every ant, mosquito, caterpillar--don't eat the fuzzy yellow ones--and beetle is his edible sidekick.Will Jarrod save the dogs? Or is it all too much to swallow? Features a clever 11 year old boy in a coming of age with a bugalicious twistCan be read independently by young readers, ages 8-10 (3rd, 4th, and 5th grade)Makes a great bedtime story for kids ages 6-8 years old who love adventures and mysteries"An unlikely hero with some unusual sidekicks. It's creepy crawly fun." - LauraT ★★★★★Best for kids who ...Adore realistic fiction books told with humor.Enjoy mysteries and adventures. Can identify with characters who love animals and bugs."I have no hesitation in highly recommending to competent young readers and teachers as well as parents." - Elaine ★★★★★Great for gift-givers, parents, and educators looking for ...Entertaining stories with themes based on overcoming adversityA Funny, heartwarming storyBooks for kids that encourage critical thinking, self-worth and friendship. "I would like to recommend The Boy Who Swallows Flies to anyone who loves a book that is filled with mystery, suspense and a little sleuthing with some insects as partners.." - Nancy ★★★★★

"A fun, fast-paced thriller guaranteed to distract teens from Facebook ..." --Kirkus ReviewsMEET JAN ROSE.Jan’s a hacker who would like to find out what lies on your hard drive. It’s a hobby that’s about to get her into a lot of trouble.Readers love this series, with over a 100 four and five star reviews. This OMNIBUS edition contains ALL THREE books. Over 600 pages of Jan awesomeness.“Great writing, fabulous story, amazing premise, awesome characters. What more can a lover of books and stories ask for? Nothing!” SandraBook 1—ASSURED DESTRUCTIONYou can learn a lot about someone looking through their hard drive ...Sixteen-year-old Jan Rose knows that nothing is ever truly deleted. At least, not from the hard drives she scours to create the online identities she calls the Shadownet.Hobby? Art form? Sad, pathetic plea to garner friendship, even virtually? Sure, Jan is guilty on all counts. Maybe she’s even addicted to it. It’s an exploration. Everyone has something to hide. The Shadownet’s hard drives are Jan’s secrets. They're stolen from her family’s computer recycling business Assured Destruction. If the police found out, Jan’s family would lose its livelihood. When the real people behind Shadownet’s hard drives endure vicious cyber attacks, Jan realizes she is responsible. She doesn’t know who is targeting these people or why, but as her life collapses Jan must use all her tech savvy to bring the perpetrators to justice before she becomes the next victim.“Stewart wasted no time building this incredible story for us. I love our lead character Jan. She has got to be one of my favorite leads.” Diana“This was a really great book that I would recommend to anyone. I’m heading out now to start the second one.” Shelly“...if you like computers, a whole funny bunch of avatars arguing through twitter, some crazy spy girl in search of a criminal, some romance and some emotional family resolving then you’re set in this book.” ElenBook 2—Assured Destruction: SCRIPT KIDDIEWINNER: Best YA novel at INSPIRE: Toronto International Book FairJan Rose no longer steals data from the old computers she recycles. She doesn't need to. As the newest member of the police department’s High Tech Crime Unit, the laptop of a murderer has landed on her desk. Her job: to profile and expose a killer.But that’s not all. A creep lurks in the shadows, stalking a friend, and Jan must stop him before the hunt turns deadly. The clock counts down for Jan to save her friend, her job, her boyfriend--maybe even her life.“Script Kiddie is even better than Assured Destruction was.” Hercules“As far as this being the second book it the series it is a standalone novel that is better than the first.” M“This time, the sequel's equal and in some ways, even better.” GunnarBook 3—Assured Destruction: WITH ZOMBIESJan Rose may already be expunged from the police department's High Tech Crime Unit. Her mother's hospitalized, and Assured Destruction's on the cusp of bankruptcy. But Jan doesn't wait on anything, she seeks out the customers who used to keep the family business afloat. That's when everything starts to go wrong. A computer virus--aka the Zombie Worm--threatens not only her school and Shadownet, but the entire city. A skull with a chain running through its socket links a powerful gang to her former customers, and holds the secrets to why her father left and the identity of her mother's boyfriend. To save her family and the business, Jan must determine who is friend and who is foe. And decide what type of hacker she wishes to become: Gray, white, or black. Not only her life hangs in the balance.“Everything built up to this book and this book paid off!”

The Breakfast Club meets Grimm's Fairy Tales in the lair of an adolescent psych ward.Milly’s evil stepmother commits her to a pediatric psych ward. That’s just what the wolf wants. With bunk mates like Red, who’s spiraling out of control; Pig, a fire-bug who claims Milly as her own—but just wants extra dessert—Vanet, a manic teen masquerading as a fairy godmother with wish-granting powers as likely to kill as to help; and the mysterious Wolfgang, rumored to roam for blood at night; it doesn’t take long for Milly to realize that only her dead mother’s book of tales can save her.But Milly’s spells of protection weaken as her wolf stalks the hospital corridors. The ward’s a Dark Wood, and she’s not alone. As her power crumbles, she must let go of her magic and discover new weapons if she is to transform from hunted to hunter.

"A fun, fast-paced thriller guaranteed to distract teens from Facebook ..." --Kirkus Reviews for Assured Destruction (Book 1)Jan Rose no longer steals data from the old computers she recycles. She doesn't need to. As the newest member of the police department’s High Tech Crime Unit, the laptop of a murderer has landed on her desk. Her job: to profile and expose a killer.But that’s not all.A creep lurks in the shadows, stalking a friend, and Jan must stop him before the hunt turns deadly. The clock counts down for Jan to save her friend, her job, her boyfriend--maybe even her life."Stewart seamlessly incorporates the fast-paced world of social media into a unique writing style that perfectly captures the world of a modern teen. Janus’ complicated web of computer networks is intricate enough to leave readers thoroughly engrossed by her hacking acumen while remaining accessible to even the least tech-savvy readers. Many teenage girl readers will find unconventional, strong Janus to be an intriguing role model, but as a clever, talented and often slightly dark hacker, she transcends gender stereotypes and will find fans among teen boy readers as well." --Kirkus Reviews for Assured Destruction (Book 1)

If you are a Harry Potter or Percy Jackson fan, you definitely should be reading this one!Lexi Smith is an orphan, 14 years old, unconventional and definitely a bit wacky!She tries to get through life as best she can, although it’s not always easy when you’re a geek and a loner. If you’re regularly tormented and bullied as Lexi is, every day can be tough; but what happens when you’ve finally had enough?One day Lexi is pushed too far and she snaps!That’s the day Lexi realises she has hidden powers. Powers that can and will change the world.Not only does Lexi find out she’s a wizard, she soon discovers she is one of the most powerful wizards on earth. However, the discovery also uncovers a dark and sinister secret about her past.Join Lexi in her adventures as she befriends another young wizard – Gregor McGregor – and is helped by a mysterious old man who lives in a remote Scottish castle. Together they explore their new magical world, battle with ghostly sea serpents, travel in time to witness the assassination of JFK, rescue Gregor’s mother from a sinister zombie inhabited castle in Svalbard and finally face a chilling death at the bottom of an icy seaAlong the way Lexi discovers that she is linked to legendary figures from the past and is the subject of an ancient prophecy; but there are others who want Lexi’s new powers and they will stop at nothing to get them. The first story in the exciting and magical Lexi Smith series

Winner of the Claymore Award! Rated a "Best Book for Kids and Teens" by the Canadian Children's Book CentreWarning - Rated Kids-Only for Bug GrossnessJarrod can view the memories of any bug. He just has to eat it. It's not the tastiest of superpowers and, let's face it, fly memories aren't all unicorns and rainbows. Eating insects also doesn't net him many friends, but Jarrod's ready to prove that he and his bugs are worth more than ridicule.When he swallows a fly while biking, he's in for a shock. The bug saw a room stacked full of sick dogs and puppies in crates. It's a puppy mill, and Jarrod needs to save the animals. But the flight range of the common housefly is five miles. Even if the police believed him, with no evidence, they can't help. It's up to Jarrod.Trained cockroaches survey neighborhood basements. A fly taped to a window makes an excellent sentry. Every ant, mosquito, caterpillar--don't eat the fuzzy yellow ones--and beetle is his edible sidekick.Will Jarrod save the dogs? Or is it all too much to swallow? Features a clever 11 year old boy in a coming of age with a bugalicious twist- Can be read independently by young readers, ages 8-10 (3rd, 4th, and 5th grade)- Makes a great bedtime story for kids ages 6-8 years old who love adventures and mysteries"An unlikely hero with some unusual sidekicks. It's creepy crawly fun." - LauraT ★★★★★Best for kids who ...- Adore realistic fiction books told with humor.- Enjoy mysteries and adventures. - Can identify with characters who love animals and bugs."I have no hesitation in highly recommending to competent young readers and teachers as well as parents." - Elaine ★★★★★Great for gift-givers, parents, and educators looking for ...- Entertaining stories with themes based on overcoming adversity- A Funny, heartwarming story- Books for kids that encourage critical thinking, self-worth and friendship. "I would like to recommend The Boy Who Swallows Flies to anyone who loves a book that is filled with mystery, suspense and a little sleuthing with some insects as partners.." - Nancy ★★★★★

Danny Spence plans to stay in Gila Creek for only one night, but then he gets mistaken for a snake named Zeke Tolan, and from then on it is just one damn thing after another. He falls foul of the evil Ma Cole, gets himself on the wrong side of the vicious Hernando Ortiz and his sadistic bodyguard Bracho - and somehow this is all wrapped up with a train full of money that's rolling south of the border, right into the middle of the Mexican revolution.