Books with author Peter Gletzakos

In the untamed days of the American frontier, one family is forced to abandon its New England farm to forge a future in the roughest stretch of Montana, confronting everything from Indian fights to Buffalo hunts along the way. However, when a parent falls gravely ill there, only one pioneer can venture out to save them all from certain peril. "Courage" is the historic adventure novel for readers grades 4 to 8 that charts the travails of one young soul through punishing conditions and constant menace.

Magar Invasion is a fast-paced young-adult science fiction novel that follows the exploits of Matthew and Dillon, two teenage boys from North Boston who join their local resistance movement to fight the alien forces that have occupied Earth.With the rebel forces desperately low on weapons, ammunition, and morale, the boys are asked to take on the mission of contacting a resistance sympathizer who has signaled that he has vital intelligence on an alien weapons convoy the rebel forces plan to attack. The fate of the movement will rest on the shoulders of the two young heroes—should they accept this risky mission.Ready and willing to do anything for the cause, Matthew and Dillon set out, trying to alleviate their fear and apprehension by constantly engaging in clever dialogue. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of a Boston in ruins, they must use their wits and courage to escape alien patrols, fight for their lives, and get back to the rebel camp.Featuring nonstop adventure, sharp dialogue, and a touch of romance, Magar Invasion will keep sci-fi readers of all ages riveted from the first word to the last—eagerly awaiting the upcoming sequel.

In the untamed days of the American frontier, one family is forced to abandon its New England farm to forge a future in the roughest stretch of Montana, confronting everything from Indian fights to Buffalo hunts along the way. However, when a parent falls gravely ill there, only one pioneer can venture out to save them all from certain peril. Courage is the historic adventure novel for readers grades 4 to 7 that charts the travails of one young soul through punishing conditions and constant menace. With rich historic detail brought to life by its colorful characters and stunning landscape, this vivid and enthralling novel is the ideal resource to engage preteen readers in our nation’s history, while also teaching the value of perseverance, hard work, and unflagging determination. Anyone seeking to capture the imagination of a young mind, and share the fascinating back story of America during the Oregon and pioneer trails, will find a genuinely fun, and highly educational resource in this fast-paced tale of conviction and courage. In addition, the surprise ending will challenge common notions about just who is the fiercest individual on the great frontier.

Magar Invasion is a fast-paced young-adult science fiction novel that follows the exploits of Matthew and Dillon, two teenage boys from North Boston who join their local resistance movement to fight the alien forces that have occupied Earth. With the rebel forces desperately low on weapons, ammunition, and morale, the boys are asked to take on the mission of contacting a resistance sympathizer who has signaled that he has vital intelligence on an alien weapons convoy the rebel forces plan to attack. The fate of the movement will rest on the shoulders of the two young heroes—should they accept this risky mission. Ready and willing to do anything for the cause, Matthew and Dillon set out, trying to alleviate their fear and apprehension by constantly engaging in clever dialogue. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of a Boston in ruins, they must use their wits and courage to escape alien patrols, fight for their lives, and get back to the rebel camp. Featuring nonstop adventure, sharp dialogue, and a touch of romance, Magar Invasion will keep sci-fi readers of all ages riveted from the first word to the last—eagerly awaiting the upcoming sequel.