Books with author R W Mitchell

When W.O. Mitchell died in February of 1998, millions mourned his passing. Our loss was the lead item on the national news, many newspaper obituaries ran for a full page, and as an extraordinary mark of respect, flags outside government offices across the land flew at half-mast. The man they mourned – and everyone in the Canadian book world whose life he had touched was personally saddened – was known above all as the author of Who Has Seen the Wind. And this edition – containing the full text – marrying W.O. Mitchell’s text with the art of William Kurelek, has established itself as a classic.Since its publication in 1947, Who Has Seen the Wind has established itself in the hearts and minds of millions as a Canadian classic. The reasons for the book’s classic status are not hard to find. As readers enter the world of four-year-old Brian O’Connal and his family and friends, they find characters that radiate life so convincingly that the book has a life of its own. No ordinary simple novel, it is the ageless story of childhood told with tenderness and humour and without sentimentality, and the picture of a small town anywhere, drawn with realism and understanding.This handsome edition marries W.O. Michell’s prose with the inspired illustrations of one of Canada’s finest and most popular artists, the late William Kurelek. The 8 full-colour paintings he produced, like the 32 black-and-white sketches that adorn the first page of every chapter, all come specifically from the text, and are illustrations in the very best sense. This edition is a collector's piece, a beautiful book that is also a joy to read, again and again.

I first discovered my teachers were monsters on my first day of school. Can you imagine that? When you're four years old, not even old enough to do up your own shoelaces and you discover that not only is your teacher a monster but all the teachers in the entire school (except one) are terrifying, horrifying and generally really rather ugly monsters. Join Herbert Fidget in this hilarious, side splitting, monster adventure!

There once was a boy who was being threatened by a big, bad giant who was much larger and stronger than him. The boy had to make a choice to either face the giant or run away. He knew that if he ran away the giant would always be a threat to him and those he loved, but if he chose to face the giant, he might conquer him and live in peace.The only defense the child had against the giant was a slingshot and Five Stones. You could say each stone represented a super weapon. The first stone represented Prayer, the second stone Powerful Promises, the third Faithfulness, the fourth a Positive Attitude, and the fifth Helping Others.With these Five Stones the boy chose to fight and he conquered the giant! Ever since, boys and girls all over the world have been inspired to take up these same stones and conquer the giants in their own lives.Bedrock Bedtime Stories is dedicated to helping parents instill values in their children. These principles will equip your child to handle any challenges that come their way.In this story, Ben learns how to show kindness even though his friend hurt his feelings.

Trouble is brewing in the Land of the Seven Fairytale Kingdoms and Zelda finds herself in the middle of it. With knights going missing in Queen Rapunzel's realm, it's down to Zelda, Sinbad, Wolf and Francis the pig to solve the mystery before the Queen's Crystal Comb falls into the wrong hands. Packed with adventure, magic & danger at every turn Zelda must get to Queen Rapunzel's Tower before the evil Fairy Godmother and her minions do. Zelda and the Crystal Comb is the third book in The Crystal Adventures, a major new series that is going to change the face of fairytales FOREVER!

We all know the traditional 'Twelve Days Of Christmas' but I bet you don't know the Piggy version! 'A Very Piggy Christmas' is a fun new version of the classic song with wonderful piggy pictures and colourful festive illustrations. If you love Christmas and you love piggies why not combine them both and enjoy this book with your loved ones this Christmas. Perfect for younger readers to enjoy and count the piggy pictures! From the popular children's author R. W. Mitchell.

With the Crystal Slippers now on her feet, Zelda has claimed the first of the seven Crystal objects but with the evil Fairy Godmother hot on her heels can she hold on to them? Join Zelda, Sinbad, Wolf and Francis the Pig as they enter the 'Great Desert Games' in their quest to find Aladdin's Crystal Lamp! With three deadly challenges and five skilful opponents facing them, can Zelda and her friends win the 'Great Desert Games' and get their hands on the magical Crystal Lamp? 'Zelda and the Crystal Lamp' is the second book in The Crystal Adventures, a major new fantasy adventure series that is going to change the face of Fairytales FOREVER!

Abandoned by his parents when he was just three years old, Rob Mitchell began his journey as one of the last “lifers” in an American orphanage. As Rob’s loneliness and rage grew, his hope shrank. Would he ever find a real family or a place to call home?Heartbreaking, heartwarming, and ultimately triumphant, this true story shows how, with faith, every person can leave the past behind and forge healthier, happier relationships.Now, Rob’s story has been turned into a compelling audiobook narrated by Paul Rothery. Listeners will be encouraged to find hope in every situation as they follow Rob through his life journey.

There once was a boy who was being threatened by a big, bad giant who was much larger and stronger than him. The boy had to make a choice to either face the giant or run away. He knew that if he ran away the giant would always be a threat to him and those he loved, but if he chose to face the giant, he might conquer him and live in peace.The only defense the child had against the giant was a slingshot and Five Stones. You could say each stone represented a super weapon. The first stone represented Prayer, the second stone Powerful Promises, the third Faithfulness, the fourth a Positive Attitude, and the fifth Helping Others.With these Five Stones the boy chose to fight and he conquered the giant! Ever since, boys and girls all over the world have been inspired to take up these same stones and conquer the giants in their own lives.Bedrock Bedtime Stories is dedicated to helping parents instill values in their children. These principles will equip your child to handle any challenges that come their way.In this story, Max has a frightful night after not listening to his parents and giving in to peer pressure.

There once was a boy who was being threatened by a big, bad giant who was much larger and stronger than him. The boy had to make a choice to either face the giant or run away. He knew that if he ran away the giant would always be a threat to him and those he loved, but if he chose to face the giant, he might conquer him and live in peace.The only defense the child had against the giant was a slingshot and Five Stones. You could say each stone represented a super weapon. The first stone represented Prayer, the second stone Powerful Promises, the third Faithfulness, the fourth a Positive Attitude, and the fifth Helping Others.With these Five Stones the boy chose to fight and he conquered the giant! Ever since, boys and girls all over the world have been inspired to take up these same stones and conquer the giants in their own lives.Bedrock Bedtime Stories is dedicated to helping parents instill values in their children. These principles will equip your child to handle any challenges that come their way.In Dodging Domino, Mikey is challenged to conquer his fear of a frisky Dalmatian named Domino.In Mueller’s Meal, George Mueller teaches us that even when we have nothing, we can be filled by giving thanks.In Poor Lori, Lori learns how to handle some mean bullies at school.In Max’s Horror Movie, Mas has a frightful night after not listening to his parents and giving in to peer pressure.In Baseball Fever, Ben learns how to show kindness even though his friend hurt his feelings.