Books with author Ron Wilson

Holly Brown thought that moving from New York to a small farm would be enough adventure. But when Holly purchased the farm, she got much more than she bargained for, including an array of farm animals and two magical corgis.After moving in to her new home, Holly began receiving urgent letters from someone named Christopher Heatcott with an eerily similar address. Annoyed by the constant mail, Holly sets out with her two corgis to find the mysterious residence and deliver the letters. Upon her travels, Holly stumbles across a magical place called The Lands. Once there, she must find Christopher Heathcott and save him from impending doom....

Eight-year-old Jimmy is not like most boys his age. He has seen the inside of a hospital more than anyone he knows; even so, he is still curious, happy, and unaware that his doctor has painted a bleak picture of his future. Jimmy has no idea he has leukemia. Innocent of the reason for his parents' gloom, Jimmy seeks out companionship every evening from a small owl who perches in the oak tree outside his apartment. Even though Jimmy knows owls cannot talk, he can understand Pippy perfectly. It is not long before Jimmy's nightly chats with Pippy lead to dreams of remarkable adventures where he can fly and perch in a tree-just like Pippy! As the tiny owl and the vulnerable little boy fly over churches, rooftops, they laugh, scream, and become best friends in no time at all. Now all he has to do is convince his parents that his dreams are not dreams at all. In this adventurous and inspirational tale, a boy and an owl soon discover the power of friendship and the glory of miracles as dreams and reality unexpectedly meet and cause an unforgettable chain of events.

Poland has an incredibly rich history, spanning as far back as the 10th century. The Polish are known for many unique festivals such as Saint Johns Kupala in which people jump over firesa tradition that predates Christianity. Through photos, maps, and plenty of useful and intriguing information, this book brings the ninth largest country in Europe a little bit closer to home.

Ten Short Tall Tales For Children is packed with fun characters. Meet the spoilt King Ziz who expects all his loyal subjects to give him cream cake, and the naughty Gremlin who makes gadgets break. You can even get to know Mup and Ming, the garden gnomes who keep a friendly eye on the family they live with. Every story’s a treat, so grab a drink and enter a world of magic and wonder.