Books with author Michelle M. Barone

At last Jordan Elliott has a gift. He can disappear, but at what price? The Beggar King never gives without taking. Jordan is about to discover that everything has an underside: even magic, even him.A political coup on Jordan's fifteenth birthday brings the disappearance of many Cirrans, including his mother. Brinnian guards have imprisoned them at an unknown location. The time is also coming for Jordan to choose a vocation and take his robes, and not a single talent has revealed itself besides a gift for mischief. On his sixteenth birthday he risks everything in a defiant act punishable by hanging. The guards spot him; he is doomed. When the Beggar King offers him the gift of disappearing, he has no choice but to accept. Who is this man, anyway? No one believes there's such a thing as a Beggar King. But there is, and he means to bring back the undermagic, a dangerous dark power from long ago. Jordan needs this power to save his mother, so he agrees to help the sorcerer. But he discovers that the undermagic is difficult to give up once you've tried it. And there is always a price, a terrible price, which the Beggar King does not name in advance.

When, Hamnet, a tiny boy trapped in a stone promises Will Blyton time travel, he thinks his problems are over. When a 14th century monk becomes his Stinking Shadow, he realises the trouble has just begun. Find out how Will stops the malicious shapeshifter, Ravensmite, from returning Hamnet to his cursed existence whilst, at the same time, plotting to send The Stinking Shadow back in time. Amidst the chaos and dark humour is the story of a boy battling with his own self worth and the start of a strange and powerful friendship.

When Hamnet, a tiny boy trapped in a stone, promises Will Blyton time travel, he thinks his problems are over. When a 14th century monks becomes his Stinking Shadow, he realises the trouble has just begun. Find out how Will stops the malicious shapeshifter, Ravensmite from returning Hamnet to his cursed existence whilst plotting to get rid of The Stinking Shadow. Although, Will Blyton and The Stinking Shadow is an hilarious comedy, it explores one boy's journey from being bullied to learning a precious lesson about both himself and his tormentors. Step back in time to the 1970s and the strange seaside town of Groaningsea. There you will join Will in the adventure of a lifetime and find out how he becomes The Alternative Detective.

“The world is merely wallpaper. Hide behind it. ”At last Jordan Elliott has a gift. He can disappear but at what price? The Beggar King never gives without taking. Jordan is about to discover that everything has an underside: even magic, even him.A political coup on Jordan’s fifteenth birthday brings the disappearance of many Cirrans, including his mother. Brinnian guards have imprisoned them at an unknown location.The time is also coming for Jordan to choose a vocation and take his robes, and not a single talent has revealed itself besides a gift for mischief. On his sixteenth birthday he risks everything in a defiant act punishable by hanging. The guards spot him; he is doomed.When the Beggar King offers him the gift of disappearing, he has no choice but to accept. Who is this man, anyway? No one believes there’s such thing as a Beggar King.But there is, and he means to bring back the undermagic, a dangerous dark power from long ago. Jordan needs this power to save his mother, so he agrees to help the sorcerer. But he discovers that the undermagic is difficult to give up once you’ve tried it. And there is always a price, a terrible price, which the Beggar King does not name in advance.

A fairy who does not believe in girls, a pippin who wants to kick ass and a brownie who taught Lady Macbeth about being sweet are all ingredients that will demand a young girl’s attention. Sprinkle in that the fairy cannot fly and is also in danger of losing everything and pages will turn. Dragged out of bed on the first morning at her new job by Buxom Bertha Brownie, Fairy Luna is threatened with losing her home and occupation because a giant shoe has been left on the pathway of the Lost Property Shop where she works. Bertha is off to an important meeting but if the shoe has not been ticketed and placed in the shop by the time she returns, Luna will be out for good. ‘The Fairy That Did Not Believe in Girls’ is a comedy adventure story aimed at girls aged 7 – 11. With constant conflict and humour to keep the reader turning the page, the book invites children to explore loss while making it a fun and exciting experience. Scenes include: • Flying to the marshes to get something from Professor Topple (Luna’s Dad) to sort the hound out in Carlotta, Mrs Topple’s (Luna’s Mum) invention. • Getting an ointment off Professor Topple that will make the hound think that Luna is a cat and so will obediently follow her wherever she wants it to go. • Finding a silver whistle on the ground when Carlotta disappears. A sprite tells them that the goblins have stolen Carlotta. • Being arrested in Goblin Grove and flung in front of Grim Gordon, the goblin king. • Escaping from Goblin Grove with a band of furious goblins after their blood. • Thinking it is the end as she lies in the jaws of the dog. • Quarrelling with the giant. • Choosing being savaged by a dog or believing in girls. • Moving the shoe. • The ground shaking as the builders move into Chancey Woodland Gardens as they renovate the house into a school for girls.

When, Hamnet, a tiny boy trapped in a stone promises Will Blyton time travel, he thinks his problems are over. When a 14th century monk becomes his Stinking Shadow, he realises the trouble has just begun. Find out how Will stops the malicious shapeshifter, Ravensmite, from returning Hamnet to his cursed existence whilst, at the same time, plotting to send The Stinking Shadow back in time. Amidst the chaos and dark humour is the story of a boy battling with his own self worth and the start of a strange and powerful friendship. Come to the 1970s and the strange seaside town of Groaningsea to join Will in the adventure of a lifetime. Find out how he becomes The Alternative Detective.

Freddie is all set to interview Superhero Stan for his magazine ‘Freddie Finds’. It is going to be the best scoop ever but then Freddie has to take his ‘Importance of Swimming Badge’ at the same time. When he finds out that his arch enemy, Tarquin the Terrible is after the same scoop, Freddie comes up with a plan that means he will steal the scoop from under Tarquin’s nose. To get his scoop, Freddie has to save his sister and her friends from a snarling hound; rescue Police Weasel Wilbert from up a chimney and save a rabbit from drowning. He soon realises that you don't have to be a superhero to help people. Set on the Planet Fusion in Forest End, we meet the humalls that are part animal and part human. Having a hero that likes writing is a great way to get kids wanting to write their own reports. This book is aimed at 6 - 9 year olds. It also promotes the importance of being able to swim.