Books with author R.M. Mitchell

Ali McMillian almost drowned. It wasn’t a run-of-the-mill accident either; a large horse jumped out of the lake and dragged her under. If it hadn’t been for Leigh Hart, it might have succeeded. She was content to chalk the incident up to a delusion, except creatures are stalking her from the shadows. Someone wants her dead, but why?Thrust into a magical world, Ali learns mythology is more than old tales. A dangerous enemy has resurfaced, and she is a target.

Princess Poppy isn't your usual type of Princess, in fact she's a very naughty little princess. Join Princess Poppy on her adventures and find out what naughty tricks she plays on her sisters, Princess Rose and Princess Daisy, in this fun filled picture story book! The perfect picture story book for younger readers. From the popular children's author R. W. Mitchell.

Hailed as a great Canadian classic on boyhood, Who Has Seen the Wind evokes the sheer immensity of the prairie landscape, from the relentless wind to the far reaches of the bright blue sky. Like children everywhere, Brian O’Connal is a curious sort, and with enchanting naïveté he bestows his unforgettable perspective on everything from gophers to God, from his feisty Irish grandmother to his friends Ben and Saint Sammy, the town of Arcola’s local madman. This is no simple, forgettable novel: Mitchell gives readers a memorable glimpse into the ins and outs of small-town life during the Depression years, always through Brian’s eyes, and in doing so creates a poignant and powerful portrait of childhood innocence and its loss.

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.

What if all the ‘Once Upon a Times’ and ‘Happily Ever Afters’ were in fact all lies? Join Zelda, one of Cinderella's ‘ugly’ sisters on her quest around the Seven Fairytale Kingdoms. Expect the unexpected in this magical adventure story as Zelda befriends the Big Bad Wolf, comes face to face with bloodthirsty blind mice, tackles dangerous pirates and battles the spiteful Cinderella and the evil Fairy Godmother. Who will win in this epic battle of good versus bad? Zelda and the Crystal Slippers is the first book in The Crystal Adventures, a major new series that is going to change the face of fairytales FOREVER AFTER!Also look out for 'Zelda and the Crystal Lamp: The Crystal Adventures Book 2

This beautifully intricate award-winning fantasy, with its feisty heroine, breath-taking action and heart-wrenching romance, will delight fans of The Lunar Chronicles and A Court of Thorns and Roses.Reality sucks. Make-believe rocks. That's been Fate Floyd's motto for as long as she's been a fantasy geek. But now she can hardly tell what's real and what's not. She's been spelled and mysteriously trapped within a deadly fairy tale world bound by the Book of Fables. Her only way home is to travel through the book's 8 unfortunate fairy tales and change them into happily-ever-afters. And if dealing with scheming sorceresses, greedy goblins and heartless faeries isn't enough to test her sanity, there's Finn. The Scottish boy who looks like he stepped straight out of her dreams. As it turns out, make-believe isn't as fun as Fate thought it would be. The reality is, her road to freedom isn't straight, and danger lurks around every bend.The Lonely Sorceress: The first unfortunate fairy tale in the Book of Fables. Fate and Finn find themselves on a magical island, where they hatch a plan to play cupid to give the sorceress a happy ending. But all the while, Fate wonders why Finn is so familiar. The closer she comes to the truth, the more she denies it.PLEASE NOTE: This title is Part 1 of 8 and is meant to be read in sequence.Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

She will die trying to return to him.He will sell his soul to be with her.Fate escaped the deadly fairy tale world of the Book of Fables, but at a terrible cost. Finn, the boy of her dreams, remains a prisoner of the cursed book. Or so she thinks. Unbeknownst to Fate, he was freed and is now searching for her. As far as she knows, her only way back to him is through a gateway within the mysterious Keep–an ancient storehouse of magical objects too powerful for ordinary realms.But when she reaches the Keep she discovers the truth of her heritage and the blood oath she must take as Keep Guardian. Even though her heart is sworn to saving Finn before all else, her oath demands that she battle unimaginable creatures of myth threatening to destroy the Keep. With her plans gone horribly awry, Fate’s only chance for salvation lies in a series of desperate quests through a maze of dangerous portals. Each of which may hold the key to reuniting with Finn, or lead to the destruction of everything she loves. Will Fate find the strength to face the sinister forces poised to claim her world?This epic fantasy sequel to, Fate's Fables, promises to leave readers breathless with heart-pounding action, richly imagined worlds, and a slow-burning romance that strains the bonds of love to the breaking point. Perfect for readers of Margaret Rogerson, Garth Nix and Philip Reeve!Her Dark Destiny Series (formerly Fate’s Journey Series):Book 1: Fate’s FablesBook 2: Fate’s KeepBook 3: Fate’s WarBook 4: Fate’s Fury (next release)Book 5: (to be announced)

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!

Princess Poppy is a very naughty little princess indeed! Will she be good because it's her birthday or will she be up to her usual naughty tricks? Find out in this fun filled picture story book for young readers.The perfect book to read and enjoy with your own naughty little Princesses!A fun and colourful picture story book for younger readers.From the Best Selling Author of the modern fairytale 'Zelda and the Crystal Slippers' R W Mitchell.Also available: Princess Poppy The Naughty Little Princess Book 1

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.

When twelve-year-old twins Penelope and Quintus Grey Reyes are sent to Mexico to spend the summer with their grandparents, Pen creates a website advertising their services as international agents of intrigue. A mysterious client hires them. The assignment? To locate the Codex Cardona – a rare 15th century painted book.The twins discover Abuelito, their grandfather, once searched for the same book, but he gave up the search when a friend disappeared. The book is rumored to be cursed, but Pen knows curses don't exist. Quin isn't so sure, and when Abuelito is attacked at the museum where he works, both twins are certain it has something to do with the missing codex.While Pen and Quin track down the mysterious book, greasy art professor Flores follows their every move, but someone else is watching them too - someone who doesn't want the Codex Cardona to be found. The twins must draw on their combined skills of art and technology to uncover the mystery of the painted book.