Books with author Paul Davis

Stanley is a very unhappy boy indeed. Not only has he been forced to leave all his friends behind in Scotland, but Chipping Ghastly appears to be the worst seaside town ever. Local factory owner Kenneth Krapps is hiding a deadly secret and seagulls are dropping dead left, right and centre. Can Stanley and More Blessing solve the mystery before Krapps catches up with them? Will the people of Chipping Ghastly ever cheer up?A laugh out loud detective romp perfect for readers aged nine and up.

The Kid learned the hard way that you can try to be a pacifist in a world full of clenched fists, stiff upper lips and mean looks, but it won’t get you far—and it might get you killed.Olebark—The Kid—grew up in a community infested by fighting, bullying, organized fight clubs, gambling, and hoodlums. A world of few laws and fewer smiles and the backdrop to the incident that changed him forever. Traumatized and beaten at the age of six, The Kid decides to take things into his own hands—in fact, his own fists.A fictionalized account of a true event, Bully Shack takes you on the intrepid journey of a boy that was initiated into his childhood through a brutal beating at the age of six. Traumatized and terrified, he vowed to fight his way out of his rotten world.While The Kid fights his own battles, the institutionalized bullying and unwilling-sex-in-return-for-protection go on around him, ensnaring almost everyone he knows in its horrid web. Girls “put out” so that they are exempt from being mistreated, beaten and raped. Other boys are dragooned into a nightmarish Fight Club world—where nobody talks about it because they are too intimidated to do so.To tell is to risk all.In this true tale, one boy’s courageous battle against intimidation and emotional, spiritual and physical torture inspires those around him to rise up and fight—to fight for their lives.

Sneak peak: Snippy would think of all sorts of crazy ways to try and hide his shell. one day he draped a large clump of moss over it, thinking no one would recognize him. Snippy joined in with the other snails sliding down wet blades of grass. Then, with one quick SWOOSH, the moss flew right off. Snippy’s having a bad day at the playground. He is bullied, teased, and almost eaten by a huge beetle! He learns to stand up to a bully in the playground and finds his courage. Snippy the Square Back Snail includes hidden characters on each colorful page. Educational snail facts also included. Highly recommended among librarians, parents and school teachers on the subject of bullying

When industrious Sydney Clair Wilcox finds herself lonely in the summer of 1965, she determines to do something about it. With her best friends, Vicky and Ann, Sydney Clair sets off on an enterprise to make money to purchase her heart’s desire: a fun-loving golden retriever. Join Sydney Clair as she finds for herself mishaps, merriment and meaning. Similar to the American Girl series model, Girls ’n Grace follows several characters who are set in modern decades. The unique aspect of this series is not only will girls from other continents be featured but all of the characters in their series of books will come to know fully the grace that only God can provide.

ENIGMA! REVENGE! REVELATION! THE BRAND NEW Trilogy From the International Bestselling Author of The Cortés Enigma and The Templar Agenda ***Two Brand New Thrillers*** ***One International Bestseller*** Trilogy Edition includes: The Cortés Enigma - new and revised edition, May 2016 The Cortés Revenge - new release, May 2016 The Cortés Revelation - new release, May 2016 FROM THE BACK PAGE Mexico 1520: As the Aztec Empire burns to ash at Hernán Cortés's feet, in another part of the country a great treasure lies hidden in a sacred place watched over by its keepers. Throughout the land, a strange legend has long told of an ancient people dwelling deep within the jungle whose possessions include a precious set of stones with the potential to bring unlimited power to its owner. As well as wealth beyond their wildest dreams . . . 1904: In an old graveyard in a remote part of the Isles of Scilly, a distinguished academic makes a surprising discovery. The inscriptions on the gravestones are unlike any he has ever seen, at least in that part of the world. The clues point to an astounding possibility. A forgotten Spanish legend. And a four-hundred-year-old cover-up! Present Day: History lecturer Dr Ben Maloney is sitting in his office when the phone rings. A call from his cousin is rarely anything out of the ordinary, but today what he has to say is anything but normal. Their great-great-grandfather's body has been discovered in a boat near a deserted island in the Isles of Scilly. With a bullet through his skull! Dropping everything, the cousins' decision to visit the site of their ancestor's demise soon proves to be one that will change their lives forever. With nothing but a hundred-year-old diary and legends from the past to guide them, Ben soon realises their quest to solve the riddle of their ancestor's death will require them to take on an altogether greater mystery that will lead them not only halfway across the world delving deep into humanity's bloodiest past but potentially to their own deaths. An unimaginable treasure remains undiscovered - one with the ability to change the world for better or worse. And some will stop at nothing to find it . . .

Sydney Clair Wilcox is a determined, curious ten-year-old trying to keep up with all the changes around her. The year is 1965 and her beloved, big sister, Penny, is moving away to college. In the middle of the civil rights, women’s rights and environmental movements, Sydney Clair’s world is changing. Discover how her heart is made ready for the next season of her life and how she prepares for a fragrant friendship that blooms. Similar to the American Girl series model, Girls ’n Grace follows several characters who are set in modern decades. The unique aspect of this series is not only will girls from other continents be featured, but all of the characters in their series of books will come to know fully the grace that only God can provide.

Back in the day before the hip hop sound, There was an old school rapper named Old School Brown. He was cool as can be, but got older in time, Here he is now still busting a rhyme. He loves his job as our school bus driver, Taking us to school to be smarter and wiser. Thus starts the story featuring Carver Academy's favorite school bus driver with a talent for telling fantastic stories done in rhyme. In this tale told for Halloween he takes the kids back to the 80's were he was confronted by non other than Dracula. Can a young Old School Brown defeat the vampire in a battle of rap and rhyme? You will find out in this fun and beautifully illustrated story.

A glimpse at the beginning of a new trilogy in the massive global gaming franchise, featuring a stunning array of concept art, character sketches and much, much more.Halo 4 is the next blockbuster installment in the iconic franchise that shaped entertainment history and defined a decade of gaming. Set in the aftermath of Halo 3, it marks the beginning of a new trilogy as the Master Chief confronts an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe.Awakening: The Art of Halo 4 will give gamers an in-depth look behind the scenes at the creation of the stunning worlds of Halo 4, with commentary from the art director and game designers throughout. Concept art, character sketches, detailed environments and an additional section on the forthcoming multiplayer game make this the definitive guide to 343 Industries' take on the Halo universe.