Books with author N. A. Campbell

Have a ghost problem? Brown is the dog for the job. Normally used to herd sheep, her Border Collie Eye works on ghosts, too. Follow her adventures as she and her human, Elliott, hunt ghosts all over the old west. They find their first real ghost in a saloon in Miller, Colorado, and from there her nose leads her to more adventures. Brown fights ghosts on trains, boats, and in old mines. She discovers that some ghosts are friendly when she and Elliott need extra help fighting a magical construct. There may be friendly ghosts, but there are no friendly Martians, and Brown has to take the ultimate adventure to save Elliott from their nefarious clutches, meeting new friends along the way. Packed full of adventure, this weird western anthology contains seven short stories and one never before published novella.

Book One in Tales of the TravelersYoung Adult/Teen Fantasy novelTo Anna, horses were more than a fascination, they were everything. Luckily, she had the opportunity to spend every summer on her grandmother’s horse ranch in Colorado. Life was perfect, until she received the devastating news that her grandmother had been tragically killed. Anna knew she was the only member of her family who could take over the ranch and hopefully find new homes for her grandmother’s beloved Arabians.Anna wasn’t alone for long. Her grandmother had hired a local teenage boy to help tend the horses for the summer. Anna didn’t stand a chance against Cody’s quiet charm and the two rapidly become friends. However, even with the responsibilities of the ranch, Anna quickly discovers the secrets her grandmother had been hiding and a legacy that sends her on an adventure she never thought possible. An adventure in the saddle of a horse that wasn’t a horse at all. Sabaska, her grandmother’s favorite Arabian, was a Traveler; a magical being that could travel between worlds. With Anna at the reins, they find themselves trapped in a fight against evil with the highest of stakes… Their very survival.BOOK 2, Sabaska's Quest is now available!

In Biology, Exploring Life, the authors talked with many students and teachers about how a book and other materials could help students learn biology better. Resulting from a pilot program of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the result was a unique 3 part program combining a shorter textbook, interactive activities, and interesting, creative labs.

Myndri, a Ml'vado priestess, is ready to commence her pilgrimage of blessings. To become a full fledged prophetess, Myndri must visit the four shrines of the gods of Ml'vadoism scattered throughout the island nation of Tiburonda. Each shrine will test Myndri's knowledge, as well as her physical powers.Breeze, a teenage street urchin, has spent the first thirteen years of her life in search of her mother that disappeared while she was an infant. In an attempt to earn money for her homeless “family," she is instructed by the local thieves guild to steal a lost weapon. When things go wrong, Breeze is forced to flee. During her escape, she meets Trebor, a Nepelite chieftain and disciple of Yavo who teaches her about his beliefs.With the same destinations, Myndri and Breeze cross paths and decide to travel together. Frequent discussions about the gods of Tiburonda bring the girls together and they quickly become close friends. Meanwhile, rumors of war, corruption, and deceit plague the land.Volume one of the Holy War of Tiburonda Saga, Pilgrimage of Blessings is a fantasy bursting with love and hate, loyalty and treason, humor and drama. You will be immersed in mystical lands with horrifying monsters and whimsical characters. Join Myndri, Breeze, and their comrades as they uncover several truths that will change their lives forever.

Last summer, Anna's world got turned upside-down. It's hard to believe her travels to different worlds and fantastic yet dangerous adventures really took place. Little things, like the twinge of pain from her healing ribs, and a few relics, remind her that her journeys did actually occur. David, a ghost she met on her travels, suddenly reappears, bringing both old friends and foes back into her life. To help Sabaska, Anna must attempt to rescue captured Travelers from a Vanir stronghold, and still get home in time for school. An easy task compared to dealing with her mixed feelings for Cahir.Uncovering a Vanir plot to find a powerful lost mage will test her strength and dedication to the Travelers. With the help of new and old friends, they set out in search of the mage. He could tip the balance of the war in either side’s favor and it’s up to Sabaska and Anna to get there first

Together Saga and Jarl managed to survive their years at school, guarding their secrets from even their closest friends. When Jarl graduates as a full mage and Saga becomes a weapons master, it is time for them to return to Vanaheim where Jarl will continue his studies as future ruler. This training includes extensive travel in the countryside so Jarl can meet many of his future subjects and practice his Wayfarer skills.Saga, feeling confined after so many years at the school, can’t wait for the adventure and freedom the travel will bring. Hints they may be in danger doesn’t deter her enthusiasm. Especially when they discover her people may be behind the rumors.Jarl, also excited about the adventure, is a bit more apprehensive about the danger they may face. He worries how his parents will react if Saga’s people are present on his world, and fears for Saga’s safety.They start their adventure together, but will they end it apart as they face the ultimate test of their loyalty and friendship.

This is the laugh-out-loud sequel to L. A. Campbell's Cartboy and the Time Capsule. Hopelessly hapless Hal Rifkind, a.k.a. Cartboy, is off to summer camp. And not just any old camp, but history camp. Campers have to learn how to churn butter, plant maize, and carry water from the stream―or they get punished for not doing their chores. What else could possibly go wrong for Cartboy? Read Hal's journal to find out!Filled with photos, drawings, and timelines, Hal's journal chronicles his hilarious adventures at Camp Jamestown―where nothing has changed in 400 years.

Doc has everything a border collie could possibly wish for. Two humans he loves, sheep to herd every day, squirrels to chase... until one terrible night changes everything. A vampire kills his humans, banishing Doc to a sheep-less new life in the city. Out for revenge, Doc has to hunt for clues while avoiding both the Stray Gang and the Catcher, all while keeping his quest a secret from his new human. His luck finally changes when he finds a kitten named Mika, who reeks of vampire. Together with some two-legged help, Doc and Mika must track down and stop the vampires once and for all.

“Annie Campbell's The Whore Next Door is simply magical. Part road story part confessional, The Whore Next Door is a tender, joyful, heartbreaking and hilarious illustrated memoir about sex, drugs, work, motherhood, mistakes and triumphs, men and boys. This visually rich and compelling coming of age tale will keep you laughing and enthralled and sometimes cringing. Campbell's subtly powerful tale will draw you in, like sitting at the table with your favorite wild, baby-boomer aunt while she tells you about her youthful travels, romances and struggles. I'm convinced the secrets to survival are contained in these pages.” —Cara Hoffman, author of Be Safe I Love YouWho except for Annie Campbell tells stories with such a winning matter-of-factness and paints paintings with such a comic and baroque exuberance? No one I know of. The Whore Next Door is a double-barreled delight. —Lamar Herrin, author of FracturesA Journey depicted with wonderful illustrations. It leaves an indelible impression of a positive take on life's ups and downs.—Bob Potts, Kinetic SculptorAnnie Campbell, a self-taught painter and writer, lives with her husband Harley, in Trumansburg, New York.

Hi Almost Cool Girls and Boys, This book combines Book 1 and Book 2 of the Diary of an Almost Cool Girl series. In Book 1, you get to meet the main character, Maddi and find out what happened at her old school (before she was asked to leave). Hope you enjoy this prequel to the BEST SELLING Diary of an Almost Cool Girl Series. Included after Book 1 is Book 2 - Diary of an Almost Cool Girl: My New School...A new school...a new start. Well, that is what Madonna is hoping for. She is a "normal" girl, well kind of. Not in the cool group and not a nerd either. Just in between and trying to fit in. Follow her hilarious adventures at her new school. Bet you can relate to heaps of them! This book is suitable for girls or boys aged from 8 to 12 years of age. If you liked Diary of a Wimpy Kid, you'll probably like this book. It is about a girl who is "almost cool", kind, resilient and very very funny.Almost Cool Kids Rock!

This is the laugh-out-loud sequel to L. A. Campbell's Cartboy and the Time Capsule. Hopelessly hapless Hal Rifkind, a.k.a. Cartboy, is off to summer camp. And not just any old camp, but history camp. Campers have to learn how to churn butter, plant maize, and carry water from the stream—or they get punished for not doing their chores. What else could possibly go wrong for Cartboy? Read Hal's journal to find out!Filled with photos, drawings, and timelines, Hal's journal chronicles his hilarious adventures at Camp Jamestown—where nothing has changed in 400 years.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Cartboy and the Time Capsule by L. A. Campbell is a laugh-out-loud debut novel for young readers about sixth-grader Hal Rifkind-unfortunately nicknamed "Cartboy"-and his horribly historic, hilarious year. Hal hates history class-it literally bores him to tears. But his father is a big history buff, and unless Hal gets a good grade this year, he'll never get his own room. Sixth grade gets off to a horrible start when history teacher Mr. Tupkin gives the class an assignment to write journals that will be buried in a time capsule at the end of the year. Things get even worse when his dad makes him take his neighbor's old shopping cart to school, earning him the nickname "Cartboy." What else could possibly go wrong? Read Hal's journal to find out! Filled with photos, drawings, and timelines, Hal's time capsule journal chronicles a year in the life of the hopelessly hapless Cartboy.