Books with author R A Marshall

Even heroes need help | Ages 8-12 Hey, Riles here again. Ready for more Story Keeping adventures? Yeah, I thought so. Things are about to get medieval - a whiny prince stuck in a dragon's cave, and that's just the first few pages. It's all fun and games until I get stuck inside! I can't wait to tell you all about it right here in this book. ---- Don't miss The Night We Met a Dragon, the second of the Story Keeping Series by A.R. Marshall. If you enjoyed Land of Stories, Epic Zero, or The Chronicles of Narnia, you'll love this action-packed adventure series. Like The Neverending Story, it's been known to "pull in" the most reluctant readers...literally. Read free with Kindle Unlimited. Access to free Audiobook included.This fast-paced, family friendly, middle-grade adventure is receiving high praise:"My son is in love, so happy to find a quality adventure book that keeps him reading.""An immersive adventure that gave my daughter and I a magical experience." "The Story Keeping Series is Magic Treehouse meets The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja.""Somewhere between The Boxcar Children and Harry Potter, this series follows a sibling set in and out of books, saving happy endings. A delightful read for middle-grade boys and girls."Book 1: The Night I Became A Hero Riles, Sissie, and Little Finn tuck in for story time at grandpa's house - and everything changes. Saving space spy Drift Elwick is only the beginning.Book 2: The Night We Met A Dragon This time, grandpa's keeping secrets. Riles meet a whiny prince, a wicked magician, and a dragon who knows about grandpa. When he can't jump out, Sissie must find a way to save the story. Will she be able to save Riles too? Will the Kingdom fall? Can Little Finn stay awake?Book 3: Secrets beyond the Nile Story Keeping heroes, Riles, Sissie, and Finn help protect a witty professor as she uncovers the tomb of the Forgotten Pharaoh. Along the way, they discover surprising clues about their parents. But when thieves and a familiar foe try to steal the treasure, these siblings must save the professor - and the story. Will they protect the tomb? Or be trapped in the rubble?Book 4: Dark Water Pirates Little Finn has had enough of being left out. Frustrated, he leaps into a book and lands in the middle of dark water. When he's fished out by pirates, he must decide whom to help. Will the dark water recede? Or will this story be the first to fall? (Spring 2019)Story Keeping Series eBook Categories - Action Adventure- Books & Libraries- Chapter Books- Middle Grade- Interactive Books- Siblings- Superheroes- Virtues and Values- Historical- Fantasy-Dragon

A desperate girl on a stormy night...Rachel is searching for sanctuary from her abusive father, but finds herself a guest in the castle instead. Why does everyone assume she is important, and why do they insist that she sleep on an enormous mattress tower?Can she unravel the mystery and find a happy ending, or will she be trapped in something even worse? See for yourself in this romantic retelling of The Princess and the Pea.The Bruised Princess is book three in the Once Upon a Short Story collection.Discover a unique twist on your favorite fairy tales with these standalone adventures!This short story of 6,500 words (about 25 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.

Even heroes need help | Ages 8-12My name is Riles, and I’m a hero. I don’t have super speed, x-ray vision, or super strength. In fact, I’m a pretty normal fifth grader in every way except one – I’m a Story Keeper. You’ve never heard of Story Keeping? I hadn’t either. Then, grandpa opened that first magical book. The pages glowed. Awesome, right?Well, awesome until I had to help a space dude recover his memory and battle intergalactic pirates. Those guys have sweet blasters, but they’re super grumpy. Don’t worry, I’ll tell you all about it right here in this book. ---- Don’t miss The Night I Became A Hero, the first of the Story Keeping Series by A.R. Marshall. If you enjoyed Land of Stories, Epic Zero, or The Chronicles of Narnia, you’ll love this action-packed adventure series. Like The Neverending Story, it’s been known to "pull in" the most reluctant readers…literally.Read free with Kindle Unlimited. Access to free Audiobook included.This family-friendly, humorous chapter book is receiving high praise:“My son is in love, so happy to find a quality adventure book that keeps him reading.” “An immersive adventure that gave my daughter and I a magical experience.” “The Story Keeping Series is Magic Treehouse meets The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja.”"Somewhere between The Boxcar Children and Harry Potter, this series follows a sibling set in and out of books, saving happy endings. A delightful read for middle grade boys and girls." Book 1: The Night I Became A HeroRiles, Sissie, and Little Finn tuck in for story time at grandpa’s house – and everything changes. Saving space spy Drift Elwick is only the beginning.Book 2: The Night We Met A DragonThis time, grandpa’s keeping secrets. Riles meet a whiny prince, a wicked magician, and a dragon who knows about grandpa. When he can’t jump out, Sissie must find a way to save the story. Will she be able to save Riles too? Will the Kingdom fall? Can Little Finn stay awake?Book 3: Secrets beyond the NileStory Keeping heros, Riles, Sissie, and Finn help protect a witty professor as she uncovers the tomb of the Forgotten Pharaoh. Along the way, they discover surprising clues about their parents. But when thieves and a familiar foe try to steal the treasure, these siblings must save the professor - and the story. Will they protect the tomb? Or be trapped in the rubble?Book 4: Dark Water PiratesLittle Finn has had enough of being left out. Frustrated, he leaps into a book and lands in the middle of dark water. When he’s fished out by pirates, he must decide whom to help. Will the dark water recede? Or will this story be the first to fall? (Spring 2019)Story Keeping Series eBook Categories- Action Adventure- Books & Libraries- Chapter Books- Middle Grade- Interactive Books- Siblings- Superheroes- Virtues and Values

A fire. An accidental psychic. A chance for two foster kids to stop an interdimensional civil war.Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks in Oklahoma City, Jenna Two Horse and Calvin Little have led a hard-knock life. In foster care for as long as they can remember, they've learned to survive without relying on anyone else. But when their younger foster brother is threatened, Jenna and Calvin discover "survival skills" that defy imagination. As they explore their new powers, they stumble upon facts that force them to question everything they thought they knew about the world -- and themselves.Without meaning to, Jenna and Calvin get caught between two powerful men with conflicting agendas. Will they pick the right side of this fight? Or will they end up as collateral damage in an interdimensional civil war? Playing With Fire is a young adult science fiction / fantasy adventure novel. If you like great fight scenes, creepy villains, and sci-fi superpowers... but you also like a good coming of age story filled with three-dimensional characters struggling to find their place in the world, you’ll love this book.This book is set in the same universe as R. A. Marshall’s Guardians of the Portal Trilogy, but Playing With Fire marks the beginning of a new adventure.Pick up Playing With Fire today!** Looking for free YA books? Get the first two young adult sci-fi / fantasy books in the Guardians of the Portal series for free at: http://ninja-writer.com/freebooks (copy & paste into your browser) **

Kristin, Jon, and Jeremiah have made it home safely from the Mentalist world, but Layla's been left behind. Poisoned by the dangerous creatures in the forest, she's slipping in and out of consciousness when Lawrence discovers her alone in the woods.Back in Arkansas, the Shifters assume the worst for their missing pack member, but are unable to find Layla's body. Will they put two-and-two together in time to save Layla? And will Layla survive her ordeal with Lawrence's clan?In this exciting conclusion to the young adult fantasy and science fiction series, the Guardians of the Portal trilogy, meet new characters, visit new worlds, and learn more about the ongoing war between the Explorers and the Mentalists. If you haven't read the first two books (The Portal and the Panther and The Girl Between Worlds), read them for free by visiting http://ninja-writer.com.

Everything she touches turns to gold…Emily wants a normal life as a normal girl. (Finding a name for her cat would also be nice.) But the magic she inherited from her fae mother makes the life she wants impossible, and the gold she creates brings out the worst in every human she meets.When Emily is captured by a greedy king, a mysterious fae offers to help… for a price. Can she escape the king, outsmart the fae, and find a happy ending?The Curse of Gold is book five in the Once Upon a Short Story collection.Discover a unique twist on your favorite fairy tales with these standalone adventures!This short story of 9,000 words (about 35 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.

** You can download this book for free by signing up for the author newsletter. Copy & paste into your browser: http://bit.ly/girl-free **At first glance, Kristin Krull is just your ordinary high school cheerleader. Pretty, popular, and smart, her main concerns in life include squabbling with her boyfriend and working through her complicated feelings for her childhood best friend, Jon Parker.Kristin doesn't remember anything about the night that intruders from another world took her family hostage. She doesn't remember seeing Jon transform into a panther before her eyes. All she knows is that she's been having horrible nightmares for the past six weeks.Everything changes one night when Kristin discovers she has a talent no one knew about or expected. It's a talent that leads her into other worlds, unlocks the mystery of her nightmares, and forces her into an alliance with her worst enemy. Suddenly she has more to navigate than the high school social scene; lives are on the line, and if Kristin doesn't learn how to control her new ability soon, she'll have blood on her hands.About Guardians of the Portal, a YA Fantasy SeriesThe Portal & the Panther is the first book in the young adult contemporary fantasy series, the Guardians of the Portal. The second book, The Girl Between Worlds, is already available through Kindle Unlimited. Portal ends on a cliff-hanger, but fear not! Girl picks up the story where Portal leaves off. The third book, The Rook & the King will be out in May 2015. When you sign up before March 15, 2015, you can get Rook for free. Copy & paste into your browser: http://bit.ly/1xLhLAbWhat Readers Are Saying"This book grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go... Kristin is young, well off and beautiful. What kind of problems could SHE have?... But that's just the beginning! Kristin discovers that she's not exactly an ordinary person, either..." - Ginny"Liked this book even better than the first. Seemed it moved faster and kept me wondering what was next." - Dee Twyman"Second books in a series aren't often better than the original, but this one is! Kristin is a self-destructive mess and barreling toward disaster with her foot on the gas... At the end of book 1, she gets caught up in the secret world of Jon, Layla, and the other shapeshifters... She's forced to dig deep inside, take responsibility for all the damage she's done to herself and others, and do something good for once. She is a character you will scream at, feel sorry for, and cringe at, but you won't forget her." - Jim WindowGuardians of the Portal eBook Categories- Young adult fantasy series- Contemporary fantasy- Coming of age fantasy- Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age

Age: 7 and up | Grade: 3 and up | ASOT: 4.6Story time with grandpa changed everything.Scoundrels prepare to overthrow the King, and Prince Winthrop is stuck in Vilgor's mountain. Only the Story Keepers can save the Kingdom. When Riles gets trapped inside the story, it's up to Sissie and Finn to save him too.Will they find a way before the last page turns?Find out in this action-packed, humorous, adventure chapter book.Story Keeping Series | an endearing adventure series, entertaining for kids, middle school students, and adults.“The best book for kids I've ever read. An immersive adventure that gave my daughter and I a magical experience.” "Somewhere between The Boxcar Children and Harry Potter, this series follows a sibling set in and out of books, saving happy endings. A delightful read for middle grade boys and girls." “A wonderful read filled with adventure, suspense, courage, and bravery!” “The Story Keeping Series is Magic Treehouse meets The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja.”*Access to Audiobook included.Interview with the AuthorQ - What makes the Story Keeping series so special? A – Probably best to ask other readers. I like the series because Riles brings an honest voice to these wild adventures. He is also incredibly passionate about reading.I love seeing Riles and his siblings work together save happy endings. Q - What age children is the book written for? A - I've heard great things from parents of children 5-7 who read it to their kids, and from parents of kids in the 8-10 or 9-12 range who read it on their own. The books are written at a 3rd grade reading level, introducing age appropriate themes for children 6-8 mixed with just the right amount of humor. Riles tells these stories in a family friendly way. My own "beta-readers" include a 9 year old boy, 7 year old girl, and 5 year old boy.Q - What order should I read the books in?A - Each book can stand alone, since each adventure comes from another book. But there is something larger going on. Reading the whole series reveals a number of additional clues. Can you piece the bigger picture together?Book 1: The Night I Became A Hero Everything changes when Riles, Sissie, and Finn tuck in for story time at grandpa’s house.Book 2: The Night We Met A Dragon Grandpa is keeping secrets as the kids meet the whiny Prince Winthrop, a wicked magician who wants to be King, and a dragon who remembers the white light. Book 3: Secrets beyond the Nile Story Keeping siblings help a witty professor dodge preserve priceless treasures and dodge an ancient curse. Along the way, they discover surprising clues about mom and dad.Q - Can I use these books for education?A - Absolutely. A number of reviews from teachers suggest it's well paced for 3rd grades, and the accompanying parent guide helps adults ask the right questions to get children thinking about the story's themes. There is a link to the parent guide just before the table of contents. An audiobook is also available at no cost to support varying learning styles.Story Keeping Series eBook Categories:-Action Adventure-Superheroes-Siblings-Interactive Books-Books & Libraries-Chapter Books-Virtues & Values-Historical-Fantasy-Dragon

Her mint and jasmine scent had the wolf going crazy, but the sound of her blood flowing through her veins was making the other animal even more insane. They both wanted her, and I would have to comply. In a world where vampires, werewolves, and witches run rampant, no one is truly safe. Adela is a normal human in a supernatural world, and that’s how she wishes to stay.At the end of her shift one night, she takes a shortcut home, not thinking about her safety. She runs into an elderly man that promises her a gift if she would help him get to his house just on the other side of the woods.Taking a chance on an old man, she takes him home. Little does she know that the gift comes with a price—a price she’s not ready to pay. Adela not only enters the supernatural world; she runs straight through it and crashes into everything in her way. With the help of her friends, Gabriel and Millicent, she tries to adjust to her new life.Just when she thinks she has enough problem to deal with, a series of big revelations continue to unveil, and now she has to curb her bloodlust, fight off enemies, and engage in a love life that is double the trouble.How will Adela get through this crappy situation she now calls life? This supernatural story full of twists will surely keep you at the edge of your seats. Grab a copy now!

Even heroes need help | Ages 8-12My name is Riles, and I’m a hero. I don’t have super speed, x-ray vision, or super strength. In fact, I’m a pretty normal fifth grader in every way except one – I’m a Story Keeper. You’ve never heard of Story Keeping? I hadn’t either. Then, grandpa opened that first magical book. The pages glowed. Awesome, right?Well, awesome until I had to help a space dude recover his memory and battle intergalactic pirates. Those guys have sweet blasters, but they’re super grumpy. Don’t worry, I’ll tell you all about it right here in this book. ---- Don’t miss The Night I Became A Hero, the first of the Story Keeping Series by A.R. Marshall. If you enjoyed Land of Stories, Epic Zero, or The Chronicles of Narnia, you’ll love this action-packed adventure series. Like The Neverending Story, it’s been known to "pull in" the most reluctant readers…literally.Read free with Kindle Unlimited. Access to free Audiobook included.This family-friendly, humorous chapter book is receiving high praise:“My son is in love, so happy to find a quality adventure book that keeps him reading.” “An immersive adventure that gave my daughter and I a magical experience.” “The Story Keeping Series is Magic Treehouse meets The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja.”"Somewhere between The Boxcar Children and Harry Potter, this series follows a sibling set in and out of books, saving happy endings. A delightful read for middle grade boys and girls." Book 1: The Night I Became A HeroRiles, Sissie, and Little Finn tuck in for story time at grandpa’s house – and everything changes. Saving space spy Drift Elwick is only the beginning.Book 2: The Night We Met A DragonThis time, grandpa’s keeping secrets. Riles meet a whiny prince, a wicked magician, and a dragon who knows about grandpa. When he can’t jump out, Sissie must find a way to save the story. Will she be able to save Riles too? Will the Kingdom fall? Can Little Finn stay awake?Book 3: Secrets beyond the NileStory Keeping heroes, Riles, Sissie, and Finn help protect a witty professor as she uncovers the tomb of the Forgotten Pharaoh. Along the way, they discover surprising clues about their parents. But when thieves and a familiar foe try to steal the treasure, these siblings must save the professor - and the story. Will they protect the tomb? Or be trapped in the rubble?Book 4: Dark Water PiratesLittle Finn has had enough of being left out. Frustrated, he leaps into a book and lands in the middle of dark water. When he’s fished out by pirates, he must decide whom to help. Will the dark water recede? Or will this story be the first to fall? (Spring 2019)Story Keeping Series eBook Categories- Action Adventure- Books & Libraries- Chapter Books- Middle Grade- Interactive Books- Siblings- Superheroes- Virtues and Values

Odette is running out of time...Odette's curse will turn her into a swan permanently if Prince Siegfried doesn't propose to her by midnight. But when the clock begins to chime, he's dancing with someone else.Can Odette convince him of her true identity and take her place by his side?More important... Does she want to?Swan Song is book six in the Once Upon a Short Story collection.Discover a unique twist on your favorite fairy tales with these standalone adventures!This short story of 1,800 words (about 5 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.

Age: 7 and up | Grade: 3 and up | ASOT: 4.4Story time with grandpa changed everything.Dr. Charlotte Bell discovered it - a map lost for centuries. Finally, she can unravel the mystery surrounding Egypt's Forgotten Pharaoh. She'll need help from the Story Keepers along the way.Will Riles, Sissie, and Finn find a way before the last page turns?Find out in this action-packed, humorous, adventure chapter book.Story Keeping Series | an endearing adventure series, entertaining for kids, middle school students, and adults.“The best book for kids I've ever read. An immersive adventure that gave my daughter and I a magical experience.” "Somewhere between The Boxcar Children and Harry Potter, this series follows a sibling set in and out of books, saving happy endings. A delightful read for middle grade boys and girls." “The Story Keeping Series is Magic Treehouse meets The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja.”Interview with the AuthorQ - What makes the Story Keeping series so special?A – Probably best to ask other readers. I like the series because Riles brings an honest voice to these wild adventures. He is also incredibly passionate about reading.I love seeing Riles and his siblings work together save happy endings. Q - What age children is the book written for?A - I've heard great things from parents of children 5-7 who read it to their kids, and from parents of kids in the 8-10 or 9-12 range who read it on their own. The books are written at a 3rd grade reading level, introducing age appropriate themes for children 6-8 mixed with just the right amount of humor. Riles tells these stories in a family friendly way. My own "beta-readers" include a 9 year old boy, 7 year old girl, and 5 year old boy.Q - What order should I read the books in?A - Each book can stand alone, since each adventure comes from another book. But there is something larger going on. Reading the whole series reveals a number of additional clues. Can you piece the bigger picture together?Book 1: The Night I Became A HeroEverything changes when Riles, Sissie, and Finn tuck in for story time at grandpa’s house.Book 2: The Night We Met A DragonGrandpa is keeping secrets, as the kids meet whiny Prince Winthrop, a wicked magician who wants to be King, and a dragon who remembers the white light.Book 3: Secrets beyond the NileStory Keeping siblings help a witty professor dodge thieves and discover a lost mystery. Along the way, they discover surprising clues about mom and dad.Q - Can I use these books for education?A - Absolutely. A number of reviews from teachers suggest it's well paced for 3rd grades, and the accompanying parent guide helps adults ask the right questions to get children thinking about the story's themes. There is a link to the parent guide just before the table of contents. An audiobook is also available at no cost to support varying learning styles.Story Keeping Series eBook Categories:-Action Adventure-Superheroes-Siblings-Interactive Books-Books & Libraries-Chapter Books-Values & Virtues-Dragons-Fantasy-Historical