Books with author Rich Taylor

Drawn into a world of where nothing is as it seems, four young teenagers are have only their wits to deal with conspiracies that threaten their lives. Can they ignore the pleas of a mysterious Colonel X to help rescue an alien whose ship has crash landed on earth? No one can help because no one will believe them. Time is running out for the alien who might soon end up as nothing more than dissected body parts if the kids don't find a way of getting off the Air Force Base. But what do they do with him if they can get him out? Aliens aren't that easy to hide. Join in the adventure of the Conspiracy Page.

"When the lights are off And the stars are out, Only shadows move about" When Nicky goes to bed, the familiar objects in his room start to take on scary new shapes. Is that a creepy, crawly snake at the end of the bed? Is there a tall, dark stranger standing by door? Don't worry! The snake is only Nicky's sock and the menacing figure is just his robe hanging on the back of the bedroom door. If you have ever thought there might be someone hiding in your closet or peculiar things underneath the bed, this gentle little book will comfort you and take away all those night-time fears. "But do not fear For they'll be gone, When the switch is turned And the lights are on"

Serena is the mermaid princess of an underwater palace called Dylana, where she is loved by all the mer-people and sea creatures within the kingdom. One day, while exploring the bottom of the mystical ocean, Serena finds a dazzling, but mysterious crystal of two mer-people who look like they are in love! Join Serena on her adventure to learn more about the figures in this unexpected treasure.

Volume 3. Alaskan Cruise, 46 pages, 38 pictures. The Chispita books are written on the premise that an adult reader can use the experiences of Pita to teach and enhance the life experiences of a growing child as well as the fun of games, puzzles and adventures that the world has to offer. Volume three "Alaskan Cruise" finds Chispita taking her Pita Kid's on an adventure cruise from Vancouver Canada to Alaska, but the story does not begin here. No! First we must learn again about Pita the working dog and understand the duties required by this amazing animal. A Pita game called "Circle, Triangle and Square where is your home" entertains the reader as the anticipation grows for the Bon Voyage party, of course little Chispita would not miss a opportunity to use this game for a language lesson, but the cruise awaits. Seven days aboard ship will give the Pita Kid's time to learn about Boats/Ships, Orcas, singing whales and also gravy boats, as they explore Ketchikan, with its Misty Fjords, Pita pillar and float plane adventure. Juneau gives us the Mendenhall glacier by dog sleigh, the brass dog story and Dutch night fun as well as an exciting helicopter ride. A ship race will push us further north to the town of Skagway, punctuated by a history lesson of the eighteen nineties gold rush days. A train ride to Chilkoot pass begins with a chug-chug-chug and a whooo-whooo-whoooo but makes little Pita think she has gone blind. Returning to Skagway! Strange images will intrigue Chispita's Kid's and the formal night dinner party makes Pita sparkle in her Diamonds. The voyage on north thought Glacier Bay to Seward Alaska only adds to this adventure of a lifetime, all punctuated by graphic photos, "enjoy".