Books with author Sam Hamilton

On a cold, miserable night in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a night that wouldn't feel so unusual if it wasn't the Fourth of July, an antique wooden boat runs full-speed into a line of old railroad pilings in the shallow waters of Waishkey Bay. When Alex McKnight helps rescue the passengers, he finds three men. The driver is out cold, the other two are dazed but conscious. When they're all finally back on dry land and sent away in an ambulance, Alex figures he'll never see them again.He couldn't be more wrong.It's not enough that Natalie Reynaud, the woman who has become the center of his life, is five hundred miles away, working a dangerous undercover operation in Toronto. Now Alex has even more problems when the men from the boat get tangled up with his best friend, Vinnie. It's all Alex can do to keep Vinnie from killing them or being killed by them.With Vinnie in danger on one side of the border, and Natalie in just as much danger on the other, what comes next will be the absolute darkest hour of Alex's life, beyond anything he's ever faced before.Steve Hamilton surpasses his previous works with this suspenseful page-turner that delves into the darkness and determination of the human spirit. If you thought you knew Alex McKnight and how far he'll go for the people he cares about . . . think again.

Prophecy's Quest is the second book in the Andarean Realms series and picks up Brynn's story from Prophecy's Deception as he makes his way back to the Caradon rebel base with his newest companion, Sariah. Their journey is fraught with danger though as they find themselves being pursued by the ruthless Thane of Ancoulan, Nathan Kennelm. Brynn and Sariah are forced to retrace their steps back into Andarea where the danger of confronting Abbarane patrols is high.During their travels, Brynn discovers that not one, but three members of the highly-respected Elvan House of Debanikay are being held captive by the Abbarane regime. It had been thought that the entire bloodline had been extinguished and Brynn realises that the only way to guarantee they survive is to get the whole family free. He conceives a risky plan to rescue them with the aid of his may-en-ghi allies, a dragon-cat race who have magic of their own. But the path he plans to follow is narrow, and if the young mage is not careful, he may end up forfeiting his life.Along the way, Brynn is ever-mindful that he must find the key to The Prophecy. Little does he know, he has already found it, and let it go. Will he retrieve it again? And can he find it before his enemies do?Prophecy’s Quest is the second book in the Andarean Realms Prophecies series and will be followed by Prophecy’s Diversion. The first book in this series, Prophecy's Deception is also available on Amazon.More details on all my books can be found on my website: www.ashamilton.com.

Kellie and her horse Dylan are up in the mountains of Colorado filming a low-budget movie about a group of pioneers in the 1800s. The location is so remote that the cast and crew are camping out in tents, and Kellie's enjoying being part of the team. But when disaster suddenly strikes, there's only one person who can save the day. Does Kellie have what it takes to step into the spotlight? Discussion questions, writing prompts, and nonfiction information on horses complete the chapter book.

"Sparkling like an aged emerald, the wolf’s eyes glistened under the moonlight. He stared down the mountain into the snowy depths of the valley before him. 'What does it mean?' His snout raised to the broken clouds, 'What does it mean?'" Hidden from man. Ruled by wolves. Watched by gods. This is the Kingdom of Vaal. Short of food and with the weather closing in, the Silver Manes must decide whether or not to leave their home and hunt farther afield - But, starvation is not the only thing that threatens them... Discover the truth, the treachery and the dark secrets behind the legend of The Howling Throne. The journey begins...

The Ultimate Assertiveness Toolbox for Kids is a practical manual to help children cope with teasing, meanness and bullying. Presenting twenty different assertiveness tools that are proven to work, this accessible book aims to build your child’s assertiveness skills, foster independence and boost their self-confidence.An educational psychologist and qualified primary school teacher with over twenty years experience working with children and their families, Jo Hamilton has developed this extraordinary Assertiveness Toolbox from workshops she has successfully run with kids, both privately and at schools.Each tool comes with instructions on how it can be used, as well as clear descriptions of when not to use it and what to watch out for. A section dedicated to tools for bystanders will help children who witness instances of bullying know how to make a difference. Parents and children alike are given tips on how to combat and avoid cyberbullying, including suggestions on how best to manage electronic devices in the family.

Prophecy’s Deception is quest fantasy about a nation enslaved, awaiting the arrival of a saviour who is prophecised to return their freedom. Brynn – an elvan mage – just may be that saviour.When the humans conquered the elvan lands of Andarea, they enslaved the elvan population and executed any elvan mage not willing to pledge their loyalty to the new government. The elvan rebellion has been training mages though, readying for The Prophecy to be fulfilled.Young Brynn is on his first mission: to seek the seer Toormeena who is imprisoned in the city of Sal-Cirus by the Abbarane government, and to find out the full details of The Prophecy. With his loyal companion and horse, Sershja, Brynn finds himself at the centre of the fast-paced action, run down by patrols, rescued by blind warrior, Sariah, extracting slaves, jumping gorges, and crossing deserts in attempting to achieve his goals.Fortunately, he has the support of the may-en-ghi, a dragon-cat race with magic of their own, as well as rebel leader, Riqu, and warriors like Kassan Death-Wielder and renowned archer Sarre Tiengara. Will they be enough to help him avoid the patrols the ruthless thane, Nathan Kennelm, has scouring the country for him? And what of the mages working for the Great Lord Malithorn Abbarane? If the young mage is forced into a confrontation with Colnba and Nisari, he will face the fight of his life.Prophecy’s Deception is the first in the Andarean Realms Prophecies series and will be followed by Prophecy’s Quest and Prophecy's Diversion.

This title introduces young readers to the catfish, the fish with whiskers! Easy-to-read text examines the catfish's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the catfish's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its keen senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Catfish prey is discussed, as are the catfish's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.