Books with author Richard Layman

It started as a game. Six college kids at a party. Then someone suggested they try the Ouija board. The board that Corie had hidden in the back of her closet and swore never to touch again. Not after what happened last time. Not after Jake's death…They were only playing around, but the Ouija board worked, all right. Maybe too well. A spirit who called himself Butler began to send them messages—and make demands. Butler promised them a hidden treasure if only they would follow his directions and head off to a secluded spot in the mountains...a wild, isolated spot where anything could be waiting for them. Treasure or death. Or Butler himself.

It started as a game. Six college kids at a party. Then someone suggested they try the Ouija board. The board that Corie had hidden in the back of her closet and swore never to touch again. Not after what happened last time. Not after Jake's death…They were only playing around, but the Ouija board worked, all right. Maybe too well. A spirit who called himself Butler began to send them messages—and make demands. Butler promised them a hidden treasure if only they would follow his directions and head off to a secluded spot in the mountains...a wild, isolated spot where anything could be waiting for them. Treasure or death. Or Butler himself.

Originally published by Scholastic in 1980, Laymon's young adult novel visits Janice, a sophomore in high school who has received a letter in the mail from an unknown secret admirer.Is it her secret crush, Mike? The creepy guy from marching band, Glen? A hobo from the park? In any case, her best friend Susan thinks the guy is nuts. Or, is Susan playing a prank?Even before the internet, perverts always found a way...

It started as a game. Six college kids at a party. Then someone suggested they try the Ouija board. The board that Corie had hidden in the back of her closet and swore never to touch again. Not after what happened last time. Not after Jake's death…They were only playing around, but the Ouija board worked, all right. Maybe too well. A spirit who called himself Butler began to send them messages—and make demands. Butler promised them a hidden treasure if only they would follow his directions and head off to a secluded spot in the mountains...a wild, isolated spot where anything could be waiting for them. Treasure or death. Or Butler himself.

Who was the shooting star with a very generous heart? Who cultivated the first round pearl? Who was the first woman doctor in America that became a medical pioneer? In Biografeats, author Richard Lam shares 24 short biographies of 12 men and women who found the courage to overcome many adversities on their path to success. This collection narrates the life lessons of some of history's greatest achievers - from artists and athletes, to entrepreneurs and humanitarians, as well as lawyers, teachers, and scientists from eleven different countries. These stories feature individuals that exemplify courage, persistence, perseverance, sacrifice, desire, determination, diligence, attitude, and belief. Each selection begins with the subject's childhood and then progresses through a course of events filled with challenges, adversities, failures, and successes, finally ending with a major achievement. Biografeats demonstrates that regardless of culture, race, nationality, gender, or circumstance, anyone can succeed in life and realize their dreams.Richard Lam lives to inspire and be inspired. He is a financial advisor in Chicago. Go to www.Biografeats.com for more info on the author, teacher resources, where to buy, etc.