Books with author Russell Roberts

David, the poisonous adder, is the black sheep of his family. He is always in trouble, picking fights, doing all the things that he is not supposed to do. But beneath this fierce façade, lurks an insecure little snake. Insignificant, small and terribly alone.At the depths of his despair, he sets out on a journey – a journey of self-discovery, if you will – and he learns that life is a wonderful gift, but first of all, you must find out who you are…

How much should a man's freedom weigh? It has been ten years since the crime shocked the small island community. Now strange clues are appearing and it looks as if justice might not have been served after all. Once again the children have found themselves neck-deep in mystery - and this time it's personal.In the midst of wars and oil spills, comes this tale of A Jail for Justice. In it five children, using their wits and wisdom, uncover an old injustice and reunite a family. The adults in the book form a non-interfering backdrop. The reader spends time primarily with these young people who gather together each summer to renew their friendships and discover truths about the world. The mystery begins with a sealed box that has sat in an empty house for ten years. What it contains begins the journey. Highly recommended. Those who have read the first book in the series, Summer Island: A Prince in Peril, will want to continue the relationship with Seymour, Zoe, Dinora, Daniel, and Greta. After reading the first two books, one will be anxious for Summer Island: A Karst in Kweilin.

You should buy this book ONLY if:1. You have plenty of time on your hands, because you won’t be able to put it down. Not because it’s really good—because it’s not really good, it’s just pretty good—but because you won’t believe what happens. And just when you think it can’t get any stranger or more inappropriate...it does.2. You have a stomach of steel. If you don’t know what that is, you probably don’t have one and you also probably don’t have a dictionary. So if you have the money to buy this book, you should do yourself a favor and buy a dictionary instead.3. You think the ideas of little girls huffing gasoline, a mother from another planet and kidnapping your own sister are funny. Alex RoyP.S. You should consider READING this book if you either bought the book or “acquired” the book without paying for it.I could not care less if you buy this stupid book. - Casey Roy“Hey! I’m in this book! My name is Sammy Roy!” - You Know Who!

Ideal for advanced readers.Over the centuries, the famous Fatima Tiara has mesmerized and intrigued all who have stolen it. What started as a daughter's whim and a father’s quest for forgiveness has transformed into endless years of subterfuge and violence. Now there is one last hope for peace and national reconciliation in Morocco. And if the children succeed, they may even save love. However, on this adventure they’ll need much more than their wits and their courage. This time they’ll face their most dangerous opponents yet: themselves.

Ideal for advanced readers, vocabulary improvement and multicultural awareness. When the five children arrive to spend the summer with Tia on The Island, international intrigue and adventure are the last things on their minds. But there is an unexpected guest and curious events unfold. Strangers in town are asking questions and someone is watching the house. How long before the five wonder - is this boy more than what he seems?

Upper elementary and early middle school students looking for a guide about voting in America can look no further then this new series. Written in easy-to-read narrative , these four titles introduces readers to the background and history of the Democratic and Republican Parties, along with fascinating information about notable party members and the ever-changing platforms through the years.Written for readers ages 8-12 years old.

Meet the quirky and lovable Roy Family. Jillian is a forward-thinking mother who hails from Planet Arvon. Walt is a renaissance man who waxes philosophical at the dinner table. Casey, the middle child, is “utterly devastated beyond imagining” on an hourly basis, especially by Ancient-Aunt-Hattie, who is "absolutely diabolical" with her non-stop drinking, smoking and sticking her nose into other people's business for crying out loud. Sammy, the youngest, alternates between experimenting with household appliances and serving in the capacity of The Family Dog. And Alex, the eldest, who is on the brink of having an early-life crisis, manages to keep it together long enough to narrate and survive the shenanigans, the debacles and close-shaves. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for The Cat.