Books with author Patrick Arrasmith

From the author of A Land Remembered...Dave Warren lives a hard life eking out an existence with his mother on a backwoods farm in the bayou. A young man too early thrust into the shoes of his father after he died, he yearns for respect from the local men who scorn him and acceptance in the eyes of Lucy Willicot, the prettiest girl in the county. Consumed by the story of the white deer and mocked by the townspeople for it, he makes the decision to hunt, kill and bring back the elusive white deer of legend in an attempt to prove himself. Is the white deer real or merely a figment of local lore? What he encounters on his dark quest changes him and reveals his true self.This coming of age story takes place in a time long gone however its theme of a young man discovering his true character and in the process, growing up resonates today. The hard scrabble existence of Dave Warren shows up in many of Patrick Smith's works, from his first novel, The River Is Home to Angel City to his acclaimed, A Land Remembered. You also see hints of the character Dave in Smith's social outsider Toby Tiger in Allapattah as well as traces of his determination and naiveté in Zech MacIvey of A Land Remembered

Come along and experience Firefighter Ronny Daniels’ first day as a firefighter. Ronny and his fellow firefighters race into a burning building to save a woman. Surrounded by fire and thick black smoke they move swiftly searching for her. Will Ronny and his team find her in time or will they all become trapped?Ronny’s quick thinking saves the day in this fast paced adventure about dreams coming true.

Will Besting and the other teens whose phobias were "cured" at Fort Eden have been summoned back by Mrs. Goring. Her dying wish is to see them together one last time. Or is it?Ensnared in a dangerous, ever-deepening mystery, Will must lead his friends through a perilous underground trap masterminded by two devious souls at war with each other. It's a game of cat and mouse, and not everyone will be alive when it's over. Can Will outwit both Rainsford and Goring, ending their reign of fear forever?Patrick Carman'sDark Eden: Eve of Destruction offers a harrowing journey into the depths of fear, love, revenge, and—ultimately—redemption.

From the author of A Land Remembered...All Cathy Flanagan seemed to dream about were those blue shoes. They were THE most beautiful pair of shoes ever created, a pair of exquisite blue patent leather shoes on display in the fly-specked window of Banks Mercantile Store. The only problem was they cost more than her impoverished family could afford. But Cathy was determined they would be hers, so she set about figuring out a way to make that happen. What she learns in the process, what a person can endure in the pursuit of their dreams and the unfairness of life, teaches her an important lesson.Readers of Smith's novel, Angel City, will see one of Smith's themes of the struggles of poor people in the south. A Pair Of Blue Shoes was written decades before Smith gained international fame as a writer; those familiar with his acclaimed work of Florida historical fiction, A Land Remembered, will see him developing the writing style in this tender story that led to the awards and accolades that came later in his career.

From the author of A Land Remembered...In this short story, Bester Boo Boo regales us with a first hand account of the adventures of a scruffy alley-cat who has his adoptive family wrapped around his finger, er paw. Mischievous and a bit too wise for his own good, Bester lives the good life until his curiosity gets the better of him.Told in a classic Patrick Smith narrative, this whimsical tale reads like a children's story. In fact, the character of Bester Boo Boo was based on his family's pet cat of the same name and was written with his children in mind. You can see in this story the pleasure he took in writing and the seeds for his future literary works, most notably his best known novels, Forever Island and A Land Remembered.

Come along and experience Firefighter Ronny Daniels’ first day as a firefighter. Ronny and his fellow firefighters race into a burning building to save a woman. Surrounded by fire and thick black smoke they move swiftly searching for her. Will Ronny and his team find her in time or will they all become trapped? Ronny’s quick thinking saves the day in this fast paced adventure about dreams coming true.

When Will Besting approaches Fort Eden for the first time, he knows something isn't right. With more terrifying secrets at every turn, he discovers a hidden fear deep inside himself, a dark mystery a thousand years in the making, and the unexpected girl of his dreams. But can he save everyone from the dangers of Fort Eden before it's too late?Patrick Carman's Dark Eden is a provocative exploration of fear, betrayal, the power of memory, and the mystery of love.

Move over Wonder Woman and Supergirl, make room for Firefighter Rita Delaney! She might not have the flashy costume or super powers; but she represents the day-to-day acts of bravery being performed by first responders around the world.What's her kryptonite? A FEAR OF HEIGHTS. Follow Rita as she overcomes her fear and performs a roof rope rescue. This is the second installment of the Firefighter's series entitled, Firefighters: The Rescue. It's vivid imagery and text illustrate how everyone, even brave firefighters, are afraid of something - but it doesn't have to limit you. Kids will relate to Rita as she struggles to make her family proud despite her fear.ALSO ON SALE - FIREFIGHTERS: A DREAM COME TRUE.

In this best-selling novel, Patrick Smith tells the story of three generations of the MacIveys, a Florida family who battle the hardships of the frontier to rise from a dirt-poor Cracker life to the wealth and standing of real estate tycoons. The story opens in 1858, when Tobias MacIvey arrives in the Florida wilderness to start a new life with his wife and infant son, and ends two generations later with Solomon MacIvey, who realizes that the land has been exploited far beyond human need. The sweeping story that emerges is a rich, rugged Florida history featuring a memorable cast of crusty, indomitable Crackers battling wild animals, rustlers, Confederate deserters, mosquitoes, starvation, hurricanes, and freezes to carve a kingdom out of a swamp. But their most formidable adversary turns out to be greed, including finally their own. Love and tenderness are here too: the hopes and passions of each new generation, friendships with the persecuted blacks and Indians, and respect for the land and its wildlife. A Land Remembered was winner of the Florida Historical Society Tebeau Prize as the Most Outstanding Florida Historical Novel.