Books with author Mike Kennedy

What happens when fun turns to fright? When does boldness become true bravery? Author K. M. Kennedy answers these questions in the release of The Sound Prince and the Pocket Dragon, her first book in the middle grade fantasy adventureseries Sound Prince.Devon is a lonely, 11-year old prince of the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest. After anordinary hunt for beach treasures turns up Iz, a pocket-sized dragon who loves nothing more thana good argument, the North Wind sweeps the pair into a mysterious world populated by strangeand magical creatures who teach Devon the true meaning of friendship and honor.In this series debut, Kennedy captures the magic of childhood, where preconceptions andjudgement have no place. A career artist and illustrator, Kennedy delivers a storyline about thehidden world between land and sea.“A delightful read,” said D. Donovan, senior reviewer at Midwest Book Review. “The story’s windingcomplexity is most definitely not a light picture book production. It includes gorgeous drawings and aplot replete with humor, fantasy, adventure and fun, making it a recommendation beyond its middleschool readership, extending to elementary levels. Young adults – indeed, anyone young at heart whoenjoys a rollicking, good fantasy adventure. “The Sound Prince and the Pocket Dragon introduces young readers to a new hero who willchallenge their thinking and tickle their hearts.IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE!When everything seems quiet and ordinary, pay very close attention.Adventures happen when you least expect them!Keep a well-supplied backpack with you at all times, listen to the dragon, and dress warmly.Stay positive, and hope you are not on the snack list of any magical creatures.

Royalty, warriors, deities, giants, monsters, and wizards of Celtic myth and legend join forces. Travel to enchanted islands, battlefields, standing stones, bustling cities, and other intriguing sites. Hundreds of entries illuminate the culture. Each entry includes a detailed definition, its origin, alternate spellings, and extensive cross-referencing. Fascinating information is provided on both well-known characters, such as King Arthur, St. Patrick, and Jack the Giant-Killer, as well as lesser-known individuals.

Royalty, warriors, deities, giants, monsters, and wizards of Celtic myth and legend join forces. Travel to enchanted islands, battlefields, standing stones, bustling cities, and other intriguing sites. Hundreds of entries illuminate the culture. Each entry includes a detailed definition, its origin, alternate spellings, and extensive cross-referencing. Fascinating information is provided on both well-known characters, such as King Arthur, St. Patrick, and Jack the Giant-Killer, as well as lesser-known individuals.

Mysterious Northwest Secret Revealed in New Book There are those who have always suspected it happened, but nothing could ever be proven. Its true, a wizard, a bit of spilled magic, a young prince, and a tiny sea dragon were all involved. It all happened on a hidden island in a chain of islands now known as the San Juan’s, in Northwest Washington. The wizard was a bit careless, and magic was spilled. Not once or twice, but many times over many years magic was dripped and dropped in his workroom. It caused quite a mess in the end. A crack opened to a dim world of strange creatures far below the islands. The ripple of the spilled magic rolled through time and nearly a hundred years later a young prince Devon finds his realm has crossed the edge of magic. Strange and unusual occurrences began to seem normal. Devon’s father suddenly has ghostly blue eyes and a very different personality. Then the north wind sends him a small, but wise sea dragon to help him unravel the past events. THE FOLLOWING IS A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR YOUR SAFETY When everything seems quiet and ordinary, pay very close attention. Adventures occur when you least expect them. You could be walking on a beach, hoping to find a piece of treasure or a bit of something magical from the far north islands. And then it happens. The scent of magic fills the air. A conversation with the North Wind seems perfectly normal. The kicker is finding a tiny sea dragon waiting for you on the beach. Turning back is no longer an option. This is your last warning. Keep a well-supplied backpack with you at all times. Listen to the dragon, and dress warmly. Hope you are not on the snack list of any magical creatures. This is the story of how it happened the first time.