Books with author R. Sarah Richardson

COME LOOK WITH ME: THE ARTIST AT WORK introduces children to twelve magnificent works of art. More importantly, it offers both children and adults a whole new way of encountering any work of art, one which engages the imagination as much as the eye. Well suited for both individual and classroom use, THE ARTIST AT WORK pairs quality art reproductions with thought-provoking questions, encouraging children to learn through visual exploration and interaction. Thoughtful text introduces the world and work of the artist, making the most of a child's natural curiosity.

Evil is gathering strength. When she learns the truth, it could cost her life.Las Vegas. Seventeen-year-old Olivia Drake never asked for the mark of Orion on her chest. Training in secret with her two friends after their hard-won victory over the Fallen, she struggles to master her powers and gain respect as the only woman on the team. But their little band of warriors is more well-known than they think when she’s brutally attacked by a demon and left for dead.Although she escapes, Olivia fears the poison dagger used against her can only mean Lucifer is coming for them. And a horrifying family connection will make her more vulnerable than she knows…Can Olivia survive the ultimate betrayal with the fate of humanity on the line?Light of Orion is the second book in the thrilling Guardian of Orion YA Christian Fantasy series. If you like clean-but-gritty stories, jaw-dropping surprises, and age-old battles, you’ll love S. L. Richardson’s epic adventure.Buy Light of Orion to fight the Damned today!

First published in 1748, "Clarissa" is the long and tragic tale of the ever-virtuous Miss Clarissa Harlowe. Though her family, newly wealthy, wishes to enter the aristocracy, they can only do so by marrying Clarissa to an unrefined and loveless man. She is soon offered protection from the selfish motives of her family by Robert Lovelace, who tricks Clarissa into running away with him. Though witty and urbane, Lovelace soon proves himself a villainous rake, eager to strike out at the Harlowes by making sexual advances on their highly moral daughter. Clarissa repeatedly refuses the vague offers of marriage Lovelace gives her, deceiving herself by denying her physical attraction to him, yet holding true to her belief in virtue, even as she grows increasingly ill from the stress of her situation. A masterful epistolary novel, "Clarissa" is a tragic heroine who remains true to her quest for virtue to the very end. Contained in this book is the first of two volumes.

A New YA Supernatural Fantasy packed with Action and Adventure!If you like sinister demons, warrior angels, supernatural powers, ancient lineages, with a twist of deception and ruthless revenge... then you don't want to miss this new exciting page-turning series!Three Teens…Three Fallen…Humanity's future is at stake. Seventeen-year-old Olivia has seen some wild things living in Las Vegas—but never a demon—until one attacks but fails to kidnap her. Left with a celestial mark on her chest, Olivia sets out on a treacherous journey with two friends who share in her mystical lineage, only to find herself blindsided by the unwelcomed return of her absent father. Now, she must unravel her parent’s deceit and grapple with her painful past all the while unlocking the powerful secrets that will forever change her world.Except she’s also fighting her growing attraction to one of her friends while thrust into the unending war between the Fallen and Archangels. When the Fallen maliciously strike against her and plot revenge upon those she loves, Olivia finds herself faced with an impossible mission.Can she leave her life behind and enhance her powers to master the supernatural skills needed to slay the Fallen while guarding the secrets of Orion?Of course. Not a problem. Except if she fails, the balance between Heaven and Hell will shift—leaving mankind at the mercy of the ultimate evil and his bloodthirsty horde.Mark of Orion is the first book in a YA fantasy series, Guardians of Orion, by author, S. L. Richardson. If you like fantasy with sinister demons, warrior angels, supernatural powers, ancient lineages with a twist of deception and ruthless revenge… then you won’t want to miss this exciting page-turning series.Discover Mark of Orion to unlock this adventure today! Order now!

Book 2 Light of Orion Releasing July 2020! A New YA Supernatural Fantasy packed with Action and Adventure!If you like sinister demons, warrior angels, supernatural powers, ancient lineages, with a twist of deception and ruthless revenge... then you don't want to miss this new exciting page-turning seriesThree Teens...Three Fallen...Humanity's future is at stake.Seventeen-year-old Olivia has seen some wild things living in Las Vegas-but never a demon- until one attacks but fails to kidnap her. Left with a celestial mark on her chest, Olivia sets out on a treacherous journey with two friends who share her mystical lineage, only to find herself blindsided by the unwelcome return of her absent father. Now she must unravel her parents deceit and grapple with her painful past all the while unlocking the powerful secrets that will forever change her world.Except she's also fighting her growing attraction to one of her friends while thrust into the unending war between the Fallen and Angels. When the Fallen maliciously strike against her and plot revenge upon those she loves, Olivia finds herself faced with an impossible mission.Can she leave her life behind and enhance her powers to master the supernatural skills needed to slay the Fallen while guarding the secrets of Orion?Of course. Not a problem!Except if she fails, the balance between Heaven and Hell will shift-leaving mankind at the mercy of the ultimate evil and his bloodthirsty horde.Mark of Orion is the first book in a YA fantasy series, Guardians of Orion, by author S.L. Richardson.Read Mark of Orion to unlock this adventure today! Order now!

This new edition of the award-winning Art in a Box is an ideal way to stimulate children's artistic creativity and teach them about some of the greatest artists of all time, including Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Alexander Calder. Packaged in a sturdy box, this activity pack includes twenty large cards, each depicting a work of art from the world-famous collection of the Tate, with a range of related art activities detailed on the reverse, including painting, collage, textile, photography, and sculpture. Ideal for entertainment at home or as a resource for teachers, Art in a Box makes learning about art fun.

Written and hand drawn by award-winning author Sarah Richardson, Make Your Mark functions as a drawing aid, taking its readers on a creative journey. Beginning with the joys of scribbling, children learn how to create tone, line, shape, texture, and pattern, eventually arriving at the more sophisticated principles involved in drawing animals and people and mastering perspective. Sarah Richardson, a well-regarded art educator, brings a vitality and freshness to the book’s pages with her own drawings and photographs, which are as inspiring as her concise and pithy texts. Through its wide range of activities and creative challenges, this book will help young artists discover their own potential, giving them the confidence to go ahead and make their mark.