Books with author Schreiber

It's his senior year and Will Shea has conned his way into one of the country's most elite prep schools. But he soon runs into Andrea, a fellow con-artist. With the school not big enough for the both of them, they make a bet that whoever can con Brandt Rush, the richest, most privileged student in the school out of $50K, gets to stay at the school. Will starts setting up his con (an online poker scam) with his uncle who's one of the best grifters in the business, but also with the unwanted help of his father. The plot thickens as Will starts falling for fellow student Gatsby, and some of Will's lies start to catch up with him.In this twisty tale of scams, secrets, lies and deception, it hard to figure out who's conning who!

With cryptic secrets and cravings, this eighth installment in the popular Vampire Kisses series is a romantic and mysterious thrill ride.Jagger plans to open a new club in Dullsville.But is it Raven's dream come true or a nightmare?The morbidly monotonous Dullsville has finally become the most exciting place on earth, now that Raven is madly in love with Alexander and a crew of vampires has taken up residence in Dullsville's old mill. But Raven can't decide whether Jagger's plan to open a new club, the Crypt, is a good one. Can Raven convince Jagger to listen to her plans to make the Crypt the morbidly magnificent party space it could be? Will it be safe for mortals and vampires alike?And as Sebastian and Luna's relationship heats up, Raven wonders about her own amorous fate: Will Alexander ever turn her? Does he crave her and does he want to spend eternity together? And what does she really want?

As a mortal girl dating a vampire, Raven knows that love isn't always easy. Now that Alexander's parents have returned to Romania, Raven and her dreamy vampire boyfriend are happy to resume their cryptic romance. But soon another visitor comes knocking: Sebastian, Alexander's best friend, arrives for a stay at the mansion. At first Raven is wary, then thrilled—this is the perfect chance to learn more about her darkly handsome boyfriend and his past. Raven has been wondering whether Alexander will ever bite her and make their love immortal, and Sebastian could be her guide to the love habits of Alexander and his kind. But when Sebastian falls for a particular Dullsvillian, will another mortal beat Raven to the bite?With suspense, danger, and a fabulous vampire party, this seventh book in the bestselling Vampire Kisses series continues the exciting nocturnal romance of Raven and Alexander.

When a terrible beast threatens the peace of the eastern lands of Britain, and all attempts by the Fisher King to save his realm, his lands and his people fail, he is left with no choice but to count on the courage of King Arthur's knights.The Wild Boar of Corbenic: an adventure in the times of King Arthur is an adventurous tale of knighthood; a never before told quest of the Knights of the Round Table, full of wonder, magic, and love."In the morning, the King wished them Godspeed, and the six rode down to the castle of Corbenic, in the realm of the Fisher King, upon the eastern coast far from Camelot. The courier and the two squires rattled with excitement of setting out on a real quest; but deep in their hearts, they felt terrified of what they heard about the boar monster..."Cover art: "None durst approach nigh for fear of being torn to pieces", by Frank T. Merrill, 1910 Source: A Knight of Arthur's Court or the Tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knighthttp://d.lib.rochester.edu/camelot-project

The most important night of the year is drawing near . . . but not without a little trouble from the UnderworldDullsville's newest night-faring intruder may be only a tween, but Raven knows that Valentine Maxwell, the younger sibling of two nefarious vampires, is a full-size menace. Valentine becomes even more of a threat when he befriends her brother, Billy. Raven must try to shield Billy, even as the biggest excitement of the year approaches . . . attending prom with her immortal love, Alexander. And while Alexander is one kind of vampire—sweet—Raven soon learns Valentine is another. Could Valentine somehow know Raven's private thoughts about turning into a vampire?

Immortal Hearts concludes Ellen Schreiber’s romantic, exciting Vampire Kisses series.In Immortal Hearts from the popular Vampire Kisses series by Ellen Schreiber, Alexander’s little sister Athena “Stormy” Sterling comes to Dullsville, stirring up the immortal world. Her visit gives teen goth-girl Raven a clearer picture of what life as a member of Alexander’s vampire family would be like.Nothing she sees lessens her desire to become a vampire. She adores Alexander. She’s sure spending every night with him and sleeping in his arms in his coffin every day would be the perfect life. But she hasn’t been able to convince her vampire love that he should turn her. At least not yet…Fans won’t want to miss the last chapter in Raven and Alexander’s love story.

Annabelle is a sensitive, happy little girl with a spirit of adventure. She is curious and enjoys her daily walks with her Fairy Godmother. She is forever asking questions about whatever captures her attention. Wise Fairy Godmother Abrianna has just the way of answering that makes her think. Hmm. She guides Annabelle with a gentle hand as she discovers new insights and helps Annabelle see things from another perspective. She awakens Annabelle's compassionate nature as they talk while taking a stroll. This book is for those with imagination who see things not readily apparent to others. It is along the lines of The Little Prince who had adventures and was a bit of a stranger being around those that didn't understand him. Annabelle is a sweetheart who feels for other people/children. She is a wise old soul in a child's body. I believe sensitive people will appreciate the awareness and lessons she learns along her path to use in their own life. Even though it's a children's book, I feel it will appeal to the Innerchild within. I hope parents, teachers or friends will read this book to children and start a conversation about seeing the world through different lenses as a way to bring people together. It is Annabelle's plan to have a Tea Party inviting those who might not have any friends. Annabelle learns many lessons as they stroll along the path of desserts and each one is delicious.

Finn's summer vacation plans didn't include leaving the planet. Whether surfing or snowboarding, Finn's up for any challenge. He loves racing and engineering for speed. Little sister Gabi dreams of becoming an astronaut, and being hard-of-hearing never slows her down. So both kids head to Kennedy Space Camp where Finn can design rockets and Gabi learns to pilot them. But a shocking countdown is ticking behind the scenes and Gabi goes missing. Finn is determined to find her. As always, friends Axel and Burrito jump in to help him on his mission, out of the country and beyond. Lucky for Gabi, Finn will do anything and go anywhere to get her back--even the International Space Station. Don't miss the action of another high-velocity Finn adventure!---------------------------Review by Carol Anderson, author of Glad, Sad, SorryDelightful middle grade fiction about a brother and sister who have an incredible experience during Space Camp at Kennedy Space Center.The story is well paced and full of twists and turns, a brave rescue in the rip current on Florida’s shores, glacial snow boarding in Sweden, and a very dangerous mission to the abandoned International Space Station where several space tourists meet a fateful end as their commercial rocket blows up.I recall a course in children’s literature in grad school where my term project was to read all the Newberry and Caldecott award winning books from inception to the then current time. This book could be among them. The fact that it will be as interesting to girls and boys is an added advantage for the author’s marketing plan. I find the International family elements charming as well. I wonder if the Finn books are selling abroad, translated into German, etc.I visited Kennedy Space Center this spring with 7 and 10 year old grandchildren, the first time in many years, and I could see how excited they were to be there and to learn about the history of the space program. I enjoyed all the descriptions of the paces in the book as I could put myself in various settings. I think the older boy will enjoy this book tremendously. He is more a non-fiction reader than fiction lover and this is so full of interesting space center information, I think it would keep him enthralled.The main characters we know from other Finn books, but if someone read just this one, they are well drawn, believable. The sister, Gabi, is well evoked with her little girl, emerging big girl self mixture of kid and tween. Taking here “lovie” to camp was charming and very realistic as was the push-pull emotions evoked in wanting to GO to camp, but being nervous about leaving her parents. We see her little girl self struggling with her growing up self in the return trip to earth…I was on the edge of my seat hoping she would evacuate the capsule in time….though I knew she would in the end…a Finn book wouldn’t end badly for the protagonists. I thought the interaction between the nice and mean girls pretty right on. Kids can be cruel to each other especially at that age. Actually, I thought Gabi was more clearly drawn than Finn, who we know in several iterations. His love for his sister and willingness to go to any lengths to save her is charming and very Disneyesque. This would, by the way, make a great kids movie! Just enough fantastical plot elements but without monsters and transformers. Though Finn and his buddies can drive, go off on their own, etc., we don’t see them in any but a positive light…no smoking, drinking, sex…no girls really but for the top of the mountain and that didn’t get much play.I thought the characterization of the Commander and nurse were excellent. The antagonist(s) was(were) demented and evil, but pretty human, and damaged by the program.--------------------------Buy Finn's Rocket, a quick read for kids who love action and adventure.

Ferris Bueller meets La Femme Nikita in this funny, action-packed young adult novel.It’s prom night—and Perry just wants to stick to his own plan and finally play a muchanticipatedgig with his band in the Big Apple. But when his mother makes him take Gobija Zaksauskas—their quiet, geeky Lithuanian exchange student—to the prom, he never expects that his ordinary high school guy life will soon turn on its head. Perry finds that Gobi is on a mission, and Perry has no other choice but to go along for a reckless ride through Manhattan’s concrete grid with a trained assassin in Dad’s red Jag.Infused with capers, car chases, heists, hits, henchmen, and even a bear fight, this story mixes romance, comedy, and tragedy in a true teen coming-of-age adventure—and it’s not over until it’s “au revoir.”

It's tough for love-struck Raven to imagine what's keeping her nocturnal boyfriend from returning to Dullsville. So there's only one thing to do—find Alexander. Along the way, Raven can't resist the spot where she feels most at home, the Coffin Club. But when she stumbles upon a secret door in the club, she descends into a dim catacomb—to a hidden hangout where the house drink happens to be type A or B. Drawn to one of its shadowy members, Raven suspects she's in over her head. But exploring the covert club is too tempting, even after coming face-to-face with Alexander's trouble-stirring enemy. Can Raven delve further into the Underworld unbeknownst to Alexander—and also solve the mystery of her true love's own secrecy? Ellen Schreiber's sizzling Vampire Kisses series continues with its darkest installment yet.

There's a new vampire in town. His name is Valentine Maxwell. Goth-girl Raven knows this latest intruder can only mean trouble—he's the younger sibling of two vampires she fought to drive out of Dullsville. But when her brother, Billy, befriends this dangerous tween night prowler, the stakes are suddenly higher. Though torn by the excitement of every teen girl's fantasy—attending the prom with her boyfriend—Raven must do everything she can to protect Billy. Valentine's appearance may pose even further threats. Could he somehow know Raven's innermost feelings about becoming immortal for her true love, Alexander? The far-from-ordinary romance of these two teen outsiders takes another surprise-filled spin in the fourth book of Ellen Schreiber's applauded Vampire Kisses series.