Books with author Philip Hood

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Based on extensive interviews with Claudette Colvin and many others, Phillip Hoose presents the first in-depth account of an important yet largely unknown civil rights figure, skillfully weaving her dramatic story into the fabric of the historic Montgomery bus boycott and court case that would change the course of American history.

Evelyn Hernandez is a high school junior who reads Shakespeare for fun, sews her own dresses, and keeps a sketch journal of her daily life. When Varsity quarterback Garvey Valenzuela breaks her heart, she sends him to the emergency room with a busted hand. Add black magic to her resume... Evelyn embarks on a dark journey of revenge when she discovers she has the power to make bad things happen by drawing them. Her emotional pain, isolation, and self-hatred lead her down a self-destructive path with dire consequences.

Around school, Evelyn Hernandez is known as the Revenge Artist, or la bruja, the witch. She’s the girl who out-bullied her bullies. The one with the long dark hair and blunt cut bangs who only wears dresses and is forever drawing in her mysterious black book. People say she can help you with your own bully problems … for a price.Evelyn is content to ignore the gossip. Let people think what they want. She won’t be a thug for hire. But when a little girl is found running down the middle of the street late at night in only her nightgown, the police enlist Evelyn to sketch a mugshot of her suspected abductor.What happens next sends Evelyn into a downward spiral of self-doubt. She makes bad things happen by drawing them, but does it always have to be this way? Can she use her abilities to create and not destroy? Can she be a voice for the voiceless without losing herself in the process?

Around school, Evelyn Hernandez is known as the Revenge Artist, or la bruja, the witch. She’s the girl who out-bullied her bullies. The one with the long dark hair and blunt cut bangs who only wears dresses and is forever drawing in her mysterious black book. People say she can help you with your own bully problems … for a price.Evelyn is content to ignore the gossip. Let people think what they want. She won’t be a thug for hire. But when a little girl is found running down the middle of the street late at night in only her nightgown, the police enlist Evelyn to sketch a mugshot of her suspected abductor.What happens next sends Evelyn into a downward spiral of self-doubt. She makes bad things happen by drawing them, but does it always have to be this way? Can she use her abilities to create and not destroy? Can she be a voice for the voiceless without losing herself in the process?

Evelyn Hernandez is a high school junior who reads Shakespeare for fun, sews her own dresses, and keeps a sketch journal of her daily life. When Varsity quarterback Garvey Valenzuela breaks her heart, she sends him to the emergency room with a busted hand. Add black magic to her resume... Evelyn embarks on a dark journey of revenge when she discovers she has the power to make bad things happen by drawing them. Her emotional pain, isolation, and self-hatred lead her down a self-destructive path with dire consequences.

The rumor at school is that after the varsity quarterback broke her heart, Evelyn Hernandez broke his hand. Then she demolished his car, beat up his girlfriend, and smashed all the windows in his house—or so the story goes. Some say that under the long hair and blunt cut bangs, beneath the cute dresses and colorful tights, and behind the pretty face and big brown eyes … hides a black-hearted, spell-casting, evil witch. Only Evelyn doesn’t care what people at school say, or think. She couldn’t be happier. Her bullies have been brought to justice, her parents trust her, and she has a boyfriend who adores her. She’s even returned to drawing in her journal … but that’s when the nightmares begin. Evelyn believes her violent dreams are messages from the future. Something terrible is going to happen at her school and only she can stop it—but how, and at what price?

The rumor at school is that after the varsity quarterback broke her heart, Evelyn Hernandez broke his hand. Then she demolished his car, beat up his girlfriend, and smashed all the windows in his house—or so the story goes. Some say that under the long hair and blunt cut bangs, beneath the cute dresses and colorful tights, and behind the pretty face and big brown eyes … hides a black-hearted, spell-casting, evil witch. Only Evelyn doesn’t care what people at school say, or think. She couldn’t be happier. Her bullies have been brought to justice, her parents trust her, and she has a boyfriend who adores her. She’s even returned to drawing in her journal … but that’s when the nightmares begin. Evelyn believes her violent dreams are messages from the future. Something terrible is going to happen at her school and only she can stop it—but how, and at what price?

The Island begins where Book One, Earth, leaves off. Syrena and Serakan now live on the island sanctuary of Abdul Sha’aabi, the last rune-Master. He trains the pair in advanced magic to help them survive a perilous future. To defeat the nefarious Rogues, they make an epic journey through Morocco, Eastern Europe and many exciting lands of the ancient and modern world; traveling by jet, train and hot air balloon. Intense battles, high drama and a great adventure await the two young spellcasters, who begin to realize their unique calling and surprising heritage.

When young Syrena-Rose inherits a strange sweater from her great-grandmother, her idyllic life begins to change. Sewn into the garment’s fabric are dozens of runes, the lost language of ancient spellcrafters, true Wizards of a bygone age. With the help of her best friend, Serakan, the two teens embark on a journey to decipher the symbols and help save their families. They are invited into a secret spellcasters’ Guild, to develop their skills and learn how to defend themselves against forces that threaten the Earth. The Rune Master Series is an epic adventure that will take you across the Earth and to worlds beyond. It’s about family and friends who fight for survival against impossible odds. If you love heroic tales of common people who discover they can do extraordinary things, this series will bring you into a world of magic based on simple science, yet filled with epic battles and uncommon valor. Each volume is fully illustrated with over 60 dramatic color illustrations!

Book 2, Part 2, Visitor, is the 3rd book of 5 in the exciting Rune Master Series. This is an epic story about two young teens who discover their magical roots and begin to explore their developed powers. They are trained by Abdul Shaabi, the last Rune Master of the modern era, who must protect the children and lead them into a new age of peace. Visitor is filled with intense action and drama, surprising heroics and a journey that takes you around the world. It is a classic tale of good vs evil, combining myth with fantasy and science to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Rune Master Series is for young adults and adults who love reading novels about common people who find courage despite impossible odds. The characters come to life as you delve into the mysteries of magic, history and legend. Find out what happens to young Serakan; will he escape the Rogues' lair? Will Abdul, Syrena and the other Guild memberscome to his aid in time? And what final adventure is ahead when the mysterious Visitor arrives on Earth?This book has 100 black and white illustrations. The kindle version has full color illustrations, and the iPad version has color illustrations, sound and animations, for a unique reading experience!