Books with author Mike Wells

14 year old Stephen moves into a tough neighborhood and soon finds himself in love with Kristine, one of the prettiest girls in his class. Kristine appears to like him, too, but Stephen learns she “belongs” to a big, mean football player who’s three years older. Despite warnings from his best friend, Stephen moves ahead anyway. All hell breaks loose. Will Stephen allow himself to be shoved into the background, or will he win the girl he truly loves?

17 year old Rachel is crazy about Kurt, but she’s not sure the feelings are mutual. When his parents invite her and his best friend on a family vacation in Aruba, they encounter a strange object on the beach. Kurt disappears. He begins communicating in bizarre ways that shake his family to the core. Rachel realizes that he’s stuck between worlds...she’s the only one who can bring him back.

14 year old Stephen moves into a tough neighborhood and soon finds himself in love with Kristine, one of the prettiest girls in his class. Kristine appears to like him, too, but Stephen learns she “belongs” to a big, mean football player who’s three years older. Despite warnings from his best friend, Stephen moves ahead anyway. All hell breaks loose. Will Stephen allow himself to be shoved into the background, or will he win the girl he truly loves?

An exciting new series that covers the five Paper 2 topics of the IB 20th Century World History syllabus. This coursebook covers Paper 2, Topic 1, Causes, practices and effects of wars, in the 20th Century World History syllabus for the IB History programme. It is divided into thematic sections, following the IB syllabus structure and is written in clear, accessible English. It covers the following areas for detailed study: First World War (1914-18); Second World War (1939-45); Asia and Oceania: Chinese Civil War (1927-37 and 1946-9); and Europe and Middle East: Spanish Civil War (1936-9). Tailored to the requirements and assessment objectives of the IB syllabus, it allows students to make comparisons between different regions and time periods.

This coursebook covers Paper 3, HL option 4: History of Europe, Topic 11: Italy (1815-1871) and Germany (1815-1890) of the History for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus, and written by experienced examiners and teachers it offers authoritative and engaging guidance through events in Italy and Germany in the 19th century, from the impact of revolutions to the emergence of nationalism and the factors involved in the unification process.

At $4.99, this two-novel bundle is a great bargain, with the retail prices of both books totaling $10! Both novels feature daring and rebellious young heroes (both male and female) who are not afraid of impossible challenges.1. The Wrong Side of the Tracks (Books 1 & 2 - Complete Story)14 year old Stephen moves into a tough neighborhood and soon finds himself in love with Kristine, one of the prettiest girls in his class. Kristine appears to like him, too, but Stephen learns she "belongs" to a big, mean football player who's three years older. Despite warnings from his best friend, Stephen moves ahead anyway. All hell breaks loose. Will Stephen allow himself to be shoved into the background, or will he win the girl he truly loves?5 Stars! Wrong Side of the Tracks is set in the teenage hell known as high school. -- Cindy Harrison5 Stars! Very well-written, exciting, and keeps you reading till the end! -- Billie J. Copas5 Stars! a great book with a lot of turns and twists in it. -- MacKenzie BeckerFrom Dustin ReviewsThe Wrong Side of the Tracks was one of those remarkable reads that sucked this reader right out of the real world and into Wells fictionalstory book universe. When one finds such a read, it's magical. From the first paragraph, I was reminded of the 1986 American dramatic film: Stand By Me, directed by Rob Reiner. Based on the novella The Body by Stephen King which starred Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and others. Reading The Wrong Side of the Tracks was like visiting old friends that I hadn't seen in years. Although Stephen King's and Mike Wells stories are quite different, they share a similar overall feel. Wells brought the teenage (main) characters to life in a way that I felt I was actually part of the story itself, although I was a silent observer. Wells descriptions and dialogue are spot on and weaves a very realistic and believable story. The Wrong Side of the Tracks holds true to Wells reputation as a writer of 'unputdownable' novels.2. The Mysterious Disappearance of Kurt Kramer (Books 1 & 2 - Complete Story)Seventeen year-old Rachel is crazy about Kurt, but she’s not sure the feelings are mutual. When his parents invite her and his best friend on a family vacation in Aruba, they see a meteor come down on the beach. When they go to investigate, Kurt vanishes. He soon begins to communicate with Rachel and his family in bizarre ways that shake everyone to the core. Rachel realizes that Kurt is stuck between worlds...and that she’s the only one who can bring him back.Reviews:"Mike Wells has written an imaginative thriller and left us hanging on the precipice of a magnificent mystery." - Dan Glover"I really like Mike Wells's style, and this story did not disappoint. The pace is fantastic, and the plot is engaging. I could not put the book down. It did it for me, once again!" - Johanna K. Pitcairn"Mike Wells knows exactly how to craft a short story. It captures mystery, intrigue and a summer vacation. Great writing." - Ed Blythe"This book is a combination of sci-fi, mystery and a childhood romance all rolled into one gripping package." - Janice Spina

Small town. Unrequited love. Unhinged father. Runaway sister, presumed dead. Basketball. Best friend. Best friend’s car. Best friend’s girlfriend. Racism. Custodian. Life makes no sense. God makes no sense. Paxton has no one to explain either. His sister, Amethyst, ran away when he was nine, leaving a note promising to find him when he goes to college and swearing him to secrecy. He is failing spectacularly at becoming a basketball star and succeeding, narrowly, at surviving his emotionally fractured parents. He needs to escape his minefield home life as well as the claustrophobia and gossip of a town that knows his business better than he does—without knowing him at all. He's applying to Princeton and UCLA but can't afford junior college. After four years, he's now setting the stage for potentially his greatest humiliation: asking out Guinevere—brilliant, musical prodigy, gorgeous, long-time friend.Jeff, the one person who has encouraged Paxton with Guinevere, begins pursuing Emily, who lives on a Reservation, and Paxton's not racist—no, really—it's just that Emily is psycho, even by his family's standards. But Emily also knows something about Amethyst...maybe.Is escape possible? What happens if a hopeless cause isn’t? Can a screwed-up guy handle success without sabotaging it? Or are lofty goals just a means of splattering from greater heights?

Small town. Unrequited love. Unhinged father. Runaway sister, presumed dead. Basketball. Best friend. Best friend’s car. Best friend’s girlfriend. Racism. Custodian. Life makes no sense. God makes no sense. Paxton has no one to explain either. His sister, Amethyst, ran away when he was nine, leaving a note promising to find him when he goes to college and swearing him to secrecy. He is failing spectacularly at becoming a basketball star and succeeding, narrowly, at surviving his emotionally fractured parents. He needs to escape his minefield home life as well as the claustrophobia and gossip of a town that knows his business better than he does—without knowing him at all. He's applying to Princeton and UCLA but can't afford junior college. After four years, he's now setting the stage for potentially his greatest humiliation: asking out Guinevere—brilliant, musical prodigy, gorgeous, long-time friend.Jeff, the one person who has encouraged Paxton with Guinevere, begins pursuing Emily from the Reservation. Paxton's not racist—no, really—it's just that Emily is psycho, even by his family's standards. But Emily also knows something about Amethyst...maybe.Is escape possible? What happens if a hopeless cause isn’t? Can a screwed-up guy handle success without sabotaging it? Or are lofty goals just a means of splattering from greater heights?

The activities of Baby-sitting and supernatural investigating don’t usually go hand in hand, but there’s nothing usual about Stella. In her second adventure, Stella Sedgewick is in deep when Potato, the boy she’s baby-sitting goes missing, right from under her nose. Now the case is personal, and she’ll have to use all investigating skills to find her missing ward, even if it means searching a haunted carnival to save the boy from an untimely cooking. She wants the truth, but she must get Potato back, and getting either is going to be all in a night's work.