Books with author Michelle Lyons

IN 12 YEARS, MICHELLE LYONS WITNESSED NEARLY 300 EXECUTIONS.As a reporter and then spokesperson for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Michelle was a frequent visitor to Huntsville's Walls Unit, where she recorded the final moments of death row inmates' lives before they were put to death by the state. Michelle witnessed some of the most notorious criminals, including serial killers, child murderers and rapists, speak their last words on earth, while a cocktail of lethal drugs surged through their veins.Misgivings began to set in as the execution numbers mounted. She came to know and like some of the condemned people she saw die, and began to query the seemingly arbitrary nature of the death penalty. Do executions actually make victims of us all?'Haunting, dark and hard to put down' Houston Chronicle'A portrait of what it's like to be surrounded by death... a memoir of perseverance in the face of routine tragedy' The Daily Beast

Relive the highlights of Hiccup, Astrid, and Toothless’s adventures in this retelling of the DreamWorks Animation movie How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World! How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World flies into theaters on February 22, 2019​!As the new Chief of Berk, Hiccup is faced with his biggest challenge yet: A dragon hunter named Grimmel who will stop at nothing to capture Toothless. While Hiccup tries to decide if it’s time to leave Berk for good to keep the dragons and villagers safe, Toothless has something (or someone) else on his mind. As soon as he meets the Light Fury, a dragon with glimmering white scales and special abilities, she is never far from his thoughts… Relive the magic of the movie in this beautiful storybook retelling! How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Playtime means very different things to these two spirited friendsPip is full of ideas for what to play: Dress up! Magicians! Dolls! Only, Nico doesn’t want to play any of them, and Pip gets mad. REALLY mad. But don’t worry—Nico finds the perfect way for them to play together. Michelle Lee’s irresistible characters show that finding a way to play together will always hit the right note.

From USA Today bestselling author Michelle Lynn comes a dystopian tale of family, freedom and love.My name is Dawn Nolan, and I grew up on the military-controlled streets of London. Now, the one person I could always count on has been taken from me. Gabby is pushy and a real pain -- but she's the reason I've survived this long. She's my sister. And now she's gone.Criminals are sent to the colonies to work as slaves. There is no escape. I know that it's a savage place, especially for a teenage girl from the wrong side of London.I might die trying. I'll probably never see London again. But they've taken my sister, and I'm going to get her back.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "An excellent start to a promising series."★★★★★ - "Good editing, excellent world building. I couldn't put it down."★★★★★ - "The writing is fast-paced and the pages fly by as you try to learn what is happening. The revelations are doled out in a satisfying way... A very entertaining read."

Safety is an illusion.We’re back to where we started – two sisters living under a government we can’t trust. The rest of our friends are dead or missing. Texas should be our safe haven, but have we traded one prison for another?There are larger things at work; more allies and enemies to be found. They all look the same to us. The Texans want us to fall in line. The rebels want us to fight.The colonies are more dangerous than we imagined, and we’re caught in the middle. Not all of us are meant to be soldiers, but the time for indecision has passed.Sides must be chosen. Bonds must be broken. And the war will begin.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "The narrative is tightly focused and although this is dystopian fiction, Lynn has crafted a very believable story - one that readers can lose themselves in."★★★★★ - "A great series that keeps you wanting more. Enjoyable from start to finish."★★★★★ - "YA dystopian fiction at its best."

They took my childhood. They took my country. But when then they tried to take my sister, it led to their downfall.You grow up fast when leading a rebellion. You learn who to trust - sometimes the hard way. You become hard because you have no other choice.Whatever it takes. That’s what it’s come down to, but it didn’t start out this way. They’ve given us no options; no safe path to tread. They’ve imprisoned us. We’ve had to watch our friends die. But it ends now.We’re no longer alone. One fight is over, but another has just begun. Not all of us will make it, but there’s a weapon that is more dangerous than anything we’ve ever seen. We have our mission: stop them from destroying everything we have and come back to help build everything we could hope for. A new world.This wasn’t the life anybody imagined, and we’re going to do something about it.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "Excellent piece of storytelling from a writer I hope to hear a lot more from in the future."★★★★★ - "A thrilling, darkly complex conclusion to an excellent YA series."★★★★★ - "An emotionally charged, brilliantly powerful novel."

Bert Jovin is an amateur motocross racer. Learn what it takes to be successful in this high-intensity sport and practice using rational numbers on the ride. Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this adrenaline-boosting book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students to develop their math skills. A problem-solving section at the end of the book prompts students to reflect and apply what they've learned. Demystify math with this leveled book that makes learning math fun and accessible for kids ages 10-12 and appeals to reluctant readers.

Playtime means very different things to these two spirited friendsPip is full of ideas for what to play: Dress up! Magicians! Dolls! Only, Nico doesn’t want to play any of them, and Pip gets mad. REALLY mad. But don’t worry—Nico finds the perfect way for them to play together. Michelle Lee’s irresistible characters show that finding a way to play together will always hit the right note.

When I was young just like you, I saw something small and funny too. I could call him if he had a name. If he came to me, we could play a game. I thought of a name that was new. I decided to call him Ding a Dong Doo! This charming story is sure to be hit with younger readers, who will not only love the beautiful illustrations, but will enjoy trying to find Ding a Dong Doo in each picture. There will be a donation made to the Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Societies with every purchase of this book. Thank you for supporting us and in helping to make a difference.