Books with author Rick Barnes

In this middle grade novel by Derrick Barnes (Ruby & the Booker Boys), two thirteen- year-old African-American boys become friends during a three-day stint in an after-school suspension. They were both involved in two unrelated incidents with the same person, the resident menace at Alain Locke Middle, Tariq Molten. Robeson Battlefield is from a two-parent household, where both parents are highly successful and educated. Academic achievement, social consciousness and responsibility are reinforced daily in the Battlefield household. Pacino Clapton comes from a single parent household; his mom works two fulltime jobs. Pacino has a ton of responsibilities, including cutting hair to help pay bills, and taking care of his twin five- year-old sisters. During this three-day span, the young men visit each other's home, and chop it up on a multitude of subjects including respect of self and Black women, the dire state of hip-hop music, the use of the dreaded N word, and masculinity. Before long, the three boys are on a collision course. And when they do intersect, their lives are changed forever. We Could Brothers addresses the presence and lack of positive male leadership in the home, and how it dictates the way young African American men view themselves, each other, and the world around them. Mentorship, brotherhood, and an emphasis on that old adage each-one-teach-one; are very real and tangible themes in this middle grade literary masterpiece.

They were known as the outcast club. Leo, Kate and Samuel sat together each day at the peanut allergy table doing their best to avoid the school bullies, Daniel and Ernie. Daniel and Ernie were monsters who found daily enjoyment beating anyone smaller than themselves, which happened to be everyone else in the school.Just when Leo thought things couldn’t be worse for him and his friends, Leo accidentally spilled a lunch tray all over the leader of the goon duo, Ernie. After a chase through their school the kids found a tunnel leading them into a world inhabited by magical creatures where they are quickly captured by an army of orcs, after being mistaken as part of the Army of the Unicorn.The five unlikely allies are forced to put aside their differences and work together if they wish to escape the dangers to find their way home--all while being stalked by a talking wolf and their creepy school janitor (who seems to be hiding some terrible secret).But that’s just the beginning of the threats that await them. The Unicorn Horn is the first book in the Outcast Club series, the adventures of the young students of Stark Middle School and their journey through a magical passageway located under their school’s auditorium. The dark mysterious tunnel holds secrets unlocked in this book series that will sure to delight readers of all ages. Turn the pages and join Leo and his friends as they begin their adventures.

The Outcasts are back!Inspired by a book cover, Ernie gets the gang back together, determined to search for the Dragon Lord’s treasure. Ernie, Leo, Kate Samuel, and Daniel, plus a new kid, set out to find the dragon’s hoard. They return to the tunnel under the school’s auditorium on their newest adventure. They are joined by other friends, both old and new, including Flutter, the pixie, Gel and Bog, the two-headed ogre, and Lucius, the wolf.Their treasure hunt does not go as well as planned when Guize, the Dragon Lord, escapes from the fallen mountain. As Guize seeks her vengeance for being trapped, the kids find themselves in the midst of a gathering army. If they are not careful, they will be trapped in a land at war, where danger awaits them at every turn.Follow the gang's continued adventures in this second book in the Outcast Club series.

The Outcasts are back!Inspired by a book cover, Ernie gets the gang back together, determined to search for the Dragon Lord’s treasure. Ernie, Leo, Kate Samuel, and Daniel, plus a new kid, set out to find the dragon’s hoard. They return to the tunnel under the school’s auditorium on their newest adventure. They are joined by other friends, both old and new, including Flutter, the pixie, Gel and Bog, the two-headed ogre, and Lucius, the wolf.Their treasure hunt does not go as well as planned when Guize, the Dragon Lord, escapes from the fallen mountain. As Guize seeks her vengeance for being trapped, the kids find themselves in the midst of a gathering army. If they are not careful, they will be trapped in a land at war, where danger awaits them at every turn.Follow the gang's continued adventures in this second book in the Outcast Club series.

They were known as the outcast club. Leo, Kate and Samuel sat together each day at the peanut allergy table doing their best to avoid the school bullies, Daniel and Ernie. Daniel and Ernie were monsters who found daily enjoyment beating anyone smaller than themselves, which happened to be everyone else in the school.Just when Leo thought things couldn’t be worse for him and his friends, Leo accidentally spilled a lunch tray all over the leader of the goon duo, Ernie. After a chase through their school the kids found a tunnel leading them into a world inhabited by magical creatures where they are quickly captured by an army of orcs, after being mistaken as part of the Army of the Unicorn.The five unlikely allies are forced to put aside their differences and work together if they wish to escape the dangers to find their way home--all while being stalked by a talking wolf and their creepy school janitor (who seems to be hiding some terrible secret).But that’s just the beginning of the threats that await them. The Unicorn Horn is the first book in the Outcast Club series, the adventures of the young students of Stark Middle School and their journey through a magical passageway located under their school’s auditorium. The dark mysterious tunnel holds secrets unlocked in this book series that will sure to delight readers of all ages. Turn the pages and join Leo and his friends as they begin their adventures.

Join Carter on his journey to becoming the owner of a car dealership. Carter started working a part-time job in the detail department of the car dealership. He went to school, while he worked in the car dealership. He graduated and started working as a salesman at the car dealership, eventually he became the highest selling salesman. Later he purchased the dealership from his boss and hired others and taught his children the business.

In this much anticipated middle grade novel by author Derrick Barnes (Ruby & the Booker Boys) two thirteen- year-old African-American boys become friends during a three day stint in an after school suspension. They were both involved in two unrelated incidents with the same person, the resident menace at Alain Locke Middle, Tariq Molten. Robeson Battlefield is from a two parent household, where both parents are highly successful and educated. Academic achievement, social consciousness and responsibility are reinforced daily in the Battlefield household. Pacino Clapton comes from a single parent household; his mom works two fulltime jobs. Pacino has a ton of responsibilities, including cutting hair to help pay bills, and taking care of his twin five- year-old sisters. During this three day span, the young men visit each others home, and "chop it up" on a multitude of subjects including respect of self and Black women, the dire state of hip-hop music, the use of the dreaded "N" word, and masculinity. Before long, the three boys are on a collision course. And when they do intersect, their lives are changed forever. We Could Brothers addresses the presence and lack of positive male leadership in the home, and how it dictates the way young African American men view themselves, each other, and the world around them. Mentorship, brotherhood, and an emphasis on that old adage "each-one-teach-one" are very real and tangible themes in this new YA literary masterpiece.

Diego is a sixteen-year-old boy with a problem. He loves his girlfriend, Roxy. And when they suddenly break up due to Diego's own insecurity issues, the boy is crushed. How ever will he win Shorty back? On the trusty advice of his (crazy) best friend, Diego invents an alter ego known as Dr. Truelove. A sex and relationship e-columnist, Truelove is smooth where Diego is gawky, skilled where Diego is clueless. Truelove is, quite clearly, the way back into Roxy's heart. Or so it seems. . . .

In just one book you will find all the practice tests your child will need for their 11+ test. This book contains two complete mock tests, each one containing a maths paper, an English paper, a reasoning paper (verbal, non-verbal and spatial) and writing. It has been written by an experienced 11+ tutor with over 25 years of teaching experience. Included are full answers and explanations. The questions are challenging and will ensure that your child is ready for the real test.

As a ninth grade outsider, good natured Rey Naresh finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy at his high school involving a billionaire, a dark secret from decades ago, and a medication that controls minds. Crossing the line from outcast to boyfriend of Christy Lane, and possibly the only one who can save the ninth grade from the effects of the medication, Rey battles an increasingly dangerous situation that puts the entire country at stake. To help everyone, Rey will have to answer the question: what is ninth grade all about?