Books with author Richardson Jan Richardson

In this resource-rich book, you'll find: All the planning and instructional tools you need to teach guided reading well, from pre-A to fluent, organized around Richardson's proven Assess-Decide-Guide framework. Prompts, discussion starters, teaching points, word lists, intervention suggestions, and more to support all students, including dual language learners and struggling readers. 29 comprehension modules that cover essential strategies—monitoring, retelling, inferring, summarizing, and many others. Plus an online resource bank with dozens of downloadable assessment and record-keeping forms, Richardson's all-new, stage-specific lesson plan templates. More than 40 short videos showing Jan modeling key parts of guided reading lessons for every stage.

Are you ready for a new kind of witch? My name is Samantha Beaumont and I’m a witch. But I’m not your average dark witch. I specialize in Goetia—the ancient art of conjuring demons—and exorcisms. That’s right. I hunt and banish demons and other supernatural baddies. But not with a fancy sword or a dagger. No, I banish these suckers with good old-fashioned magic. All is well until a human girl is murdered and her soul taken by a Greater demon. It gets worse. Human bodies are dropping like flies and it’s up to me to find the Greater demon and kill it. But everyone knows it’s not that simple. I might have to reveal my secret... if it came to light, I would be dead and all my friends with me.Spells & Ashes is a fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick butt heroine, plenty of action, suspense and humor. Grab your copy today. The Dark Files series:Spells & Ashes (The Dark Files Book 1) Charms & Demons (The Dark Files Book 2) Hexes & Flames (The Dark Files Book 3)Curses & Blood (The Dark Files Book 4)

Have a demon problem? I'm your girl. I’m the best there is at what I do, and what I do isn’t pretty. If a demon crosses over to our side of the Veil, or if a werewolf goes feral and kills an innocent—they send me.It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, and the pay usually sucks. But I do what it takes to keep my belly full and a roof over my head. When the Council, the group of angel-born who’d shunned me all those years ago, offer me a job, I have no choice but to take it.Everything would have worked out fine if the Council hadn’t forced me to work the case with Jax—the devilishly handsome and mysterious angel-born warrior.I’m a bad-girl hunter for hire. He’s an angel-born golden boy. What could possibly go wrong?"Dark Hunt is a thrilling paranormal story, which will have you reading late into the night. I devoured it, and I couldn’t stop." —Boundless Book ReviewsDark Hunt is a sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy filled with demons, angels, vampires, werewolves, witches, fae, leprechauns, jinn, and shifters. If you enjoy urban fantasy books with a kick-ass heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor, then you’ll love reading Dark Hunt. Grab your copy today!

If you love Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Magnus Chase, try The Seventh Sense, the first installment in the the action-packed series by the award-winning author.Zoey St. John has always been a troubled kid. As an orphan, she's lived alone on the streets, surviving by her wits, always keeping one step ahead of the police… and the monsters. But when a mysterious group of people known as Agents show up, everything changes…Wrenched from everything she knows, she is whisked away to the Hive to be trained as an Operative for The Agency—a secret, elite group of supernatural peacekeepers.But when Zoey learns of an explosive secret, she must embark on her most dangerous mission yet, a quest that could change the fate of the world…"This book reminds me somewhat of Harry Potter. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!"--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book was action packed right from the start." --Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This is an awesome series to read. It keeps your attention and leaves you wondering what will happen next. MUSTREAD!!!!"--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"I couldn't put it down. Mystics is amazing and I can't wait to read the next book."--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book has fantasy and adventure. A rollicking good read for anyone looking for a well put together novel with a little of everything."--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★Enter a fantastic journey filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have readers clinging to the edge of their seats.

Alexa has a very big problem. She’s dead.Worse, instead of meeting her maker, she’s pulled into the world of the Guardian Angel Legion—a secret band of angels dedicated to protect mortal souls from demons.But Alexa’s life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn when she’s sent back to the mortal world to investigate a series of murders and missing souls and is attacked by a demon. But are demons responsible for the killings? Or is it something else?To make matters even worse, an ancient, evil shadow grows over the world, and with it a force more terrible and destructive than the world has ever seen. Can Alexa find a way to stop it or will it doom the mortal world forever?A fiercely entertaining fantasy filled with adventure, intrigue, and romance, the rich world of The Soul Thief is perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Dark Artifices. Books in The Horizon ChroniclesThe Soul Thief (The Horizon Chronicles Book 1)The Helm of Darkness (The Horizon Chronicles Book 2) The City of Flame and Shadow (The Horizon Chronicles Book 3)The Lord of Darkness (The Horizon Chronicles Book 4)

***READERS’ FAVORITE AWARD WINNER*** Over 6,000 worldwide star reviews.Sixteen-year-old Kara Nightingale didn’t believe in angels and demons. But when she died, everything changed... As if the dying part wasn’t bad enough, she is chosen to work for the Guardian Angel Legion, a secret band of angels sworn to protect mortal souls from demons. While she struggles to understand the responsibilities of her new job, Kara realizes she is different from the other angels and discovers a mysterious inner power. Something dangerous... something dark...Determined to embrace her hidden talents, Kara undertakes a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil. Demons and monsters are real. And they’re coming for her... Don't miss this thrilling, action-packed urban fantasy adventure, perfect for Shadowhunters fans! “Love this series!!! It’s like the mortal instruments.”- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“I love this series fantastic series a must read.”- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“These are amazing books probably one of the best I have ever read.”- Emma. B, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“The series was an all in all great read!!!!!! A movie trilogy would be awesome!!! A few more books would be nice!!!!”- Russell Fitzgerald, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“I could hardly put them down. A mastery of writing to keep the focus on the storyline.”- Phillip E. Temple, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★BOOKS IN THE SOUL GUARDIANS SERIES:Marked, Book # 1Elemental, Book # 2Horizon, Book # 3Netherworld, Book # 4Seirs Book, # 5Mortal Book, # 6Reapers Book # 7Seals Book # 8

In this convenient flip-chart guide, you can easily find prompts, discussion starters, and teaching points to use when you want students to process more effectively, think more deeply, and express their ideas more thoughtfully. The self-standing guide with sturdy pages makes it convenient to use while working with small groups. Instantly, you can use these tools as starting points for in-depth inquiry based on behaviors you’re noticing in students. There are also recommendations on how to revise them as necessary to meet every reader’s needs.

New release of a popular favorite! As so many have found, this beloved companion for the season of Advent and Christmas is a treasure to return to year after year. Jan Richardson's original artwork, reflections, poetry, and prayers draw the reader into the quiet spaces of an often-frenzied season. Beautifully designed with color artwork throughout, Night Visions beckons us to encounter the God who dwells in darkness as well as in daylight.

If she can’t bond with a dragon she’ll be expelled for good… After three unsuccessful terms at Alveria’s Dragon Akademy, seventeen-year-old tamer trainee Mari has one last chance to bond with a dragon. If she fails, her dream of joining the Dragon Guard alongside the troubled Crown Prince, will be over for good. And that is not something she's willing to accept. Prince Kai has been stuck in his dragon form for two years, making any normal public life impossible. Unable to shift back into human form, he fears he will lose control of his magic as his draconian instincts grow more powerful every day. He's burnt through dozens of tamers, so when Mari appears at the palace he's intrigued by her determination, but certain it will be another flop. When a sudden sickness spreads through the land and new, shadow-born monsters terrorize Alveria, Mari and Kai might be the only people who can stop it. But Mari’s hiding a secret connection to the beasts, and it may already be too late... Can they form a bond and stop Alveria from falling into chaos?Queen of the Dragons Ava Richardson invites you to immerse yourself in a dragon-filled world with epic magic, fearless heroes and, at its heart, the deep bond between dragon and rider.

In this resource-rich book and teacher’s prompting guide, you’ll find:- All the planning and instructional tools you need to teach guided reading well, from pre-A to fluent, organized around Richardson’s proven Assess-Decide-Guide framework. - Prompts, discussion starters, teaching points, word lists, intervention suggestions, and more to support all students, including dual language learners and struggling readers. - 29 comprehension modules that cover essential strategies―monitoring, retelling, inferring, summarizing, and many others. - Plus an online resource bank with dozens of downloadable assessment and record-keeping forms, Richardson’s all-new, stage-specific lesson plan templates.- More than 40 short videos showing Jan modeling key parts of guided reading lessons for every stage.- A handy flip-chart guide with prompts, discussion starters, and teaching points for use during guided reading to inform your next step forward.

This perennial favorite is now available in a beautiful hardcover edition! Known for her distinctive intertwining of word and image, artist and author Jan Richardson (Night Visions, In the Sanctuary of Women) returns to the rhythms of the sacred year, offering a compelling book of reflections, prayers, poetry, and art that invites us to notice the presence of God in each season. From the "Cave of the Heart" in Advent through the "Daily Way" of Ordinary Time, In Wisdom's Path serves as a companion in our search for the sacred. Richardson's evocative full-color artwork appears throughout.

Focused Assessments and Targeted Lessons for Helping Every Student Become a Better Reader\n\nBy Jan Richardson\n\nTeachers facing the challenge of meeting the diverse reading needs of students will find the structure and tools they need in Jan Richardson's powerful approach to guided reading. Richardson has identified the essential components of an effective guided reading lesson: targeted assessments, data analysis that pinpoints specific strategies students need, and the use of guided writing to support the reading process. Best of all, Richardson provides detailed lessons for readers at all grade levels and at all reading stages from emergent through proficient.\n\n288 pages 8 1/2" x 11"\nGrades K-8