Books with author Seth Thompson

"Remember the Titans." Three enigmatic words received in an anonymous email that will change fourteen year old Justin McLeod's life forever.Smaller and slighter than the other teens in grade nine, Justin is the perfect target for bullies. But their taunts and abuse don't bother him, because he has a secret. After an accident at the age of twelve left him unharmed, Justin realized that he had become almost totally immune to physical pain and damage.Now he wants to stand up for himself, prove that he isn't afraid. But his mother won't hear of it. She fears that if his unique gift is discovered, the government would take him away from her and use him for their own purposes. He thinks that she's just being paranoid.And then Justin receives that mysterious email. 'Remember the Titans'? What does it mean? He's intrigued enough to research these Titans online. Once that resource is exhausted, he heads for the local library. And there things take a turn for the worse.Justin is confronted by a menacing group of brown-suited men who follow him home. Terrified, he finds himself trapped in his apartment with his mother and the custodian, Mr. Wilson. And when the strangers begin battering down the front door, Wilson offers Justin his one chance to escape to safety...using his own bathtub.

Meet Tilley Tumble, the bounciest, busiest and bendiest little bunny of Barley Burrow. More than anything in the world Tilley wanted to be a gymnast. She practiced flips and tricks every day and every night, and dreamed of winning the World Bunny Gymnastics Championships.When a new gymnastics club opens, Tilley can’t wait to join. She learns how to balance on a beam, spin on the bars, jump off the vault and leap through the air.But can a little bunny really become the next gymnastics superstar? If you like animal tales such as Angelina Ballerina, Peter Rabbit, Miffy, Hello Kitty, Peppa Pig or Lettice Rabbit, then you will love these adorable little gymnastics bunnies.

Chris Wright ran away to live on the streets when his parents were killed only a few days apart. He had no family and didn't want to be left in the care of strangers. Three years later and now almost fourteen, Chris has discovered that he has the power to heal...and the power to harm.A gang of thugs who call themselves 'Talon' want to use Chris and his powers, but he refuses to be used, by anyone. Unfortunately, the gang won't take no for an answer and has tried to force him to join them. He escaped, barely, but now he realizes that he has to either run and hide or leave town to get away from them. And that's when he meets a man named Judge Hawkes who offers him protection...for a price.In return for a safe haven, the judge wants Chris to use his powers to fight the forces of evil. Chris is skeptical to say the least. But according to Judge Hawkes, the end of days is coming and Chris, and those like him, may be humanity's only hope of survival.So now Chris had to make a choice. Run from Talon and spend his life looking over his shoulder, waiting for them to strike, or join the judge and his crazy plan to stop the Apocalypse. Time is short and he has to choose now.

Meet Tilley Tumble, the bounciest, busiest and bendiest little bunny in Barley Burrow. Tilley loved gymnastics more than anything in the world and dreamed of becoming the next gymnastics superstar.It was Christmas time in Barley Burrow, and Tilley and her friends planned an extra special surprise for their coach, Miss Hoppa. Can the bunnies raise enough money to put on the biggest surprise party Barley Burrow has ever seen? And can they keep it a secret? Join Tilley and her friends as they plan a spectacular Christmas party and meet a surprise guest, dressed in red. If you like tales of animal adventures, such as Angelina Ballerina, Lettice Rabbit or Peter Rabbit, you will love this book of adorable little gymnastics bunnies.

Thirteen year old Christopher Wright was a kid from the streets. When word got out that he could heal with a touch, a gang known as Talon tried to recruit him. When Chris turned them down, the gang attempted to take him by force. On the run, Chris met Judge Hawkes, the head of a mysterious group known as the Angelic Dominion. The judge informed the skeptical teen that he was one of a group of young people who had been born with the souls of angels. They had been sent to Earth to stop the forces of Hell from bringing about the Apocalypse.To escape Talon, Chris reluctantly accompanied the judge back to his home to learn that he had, in fact, been telling the truth. He met others like himself and discovered that he wasn't simply the bearer of an angel's soul. His was the soul of one of the very first archangels: Sariel, brother of Michael and Lucifer.Doomed to dwell in Purgatory and guard the Gates of Heaven, Sariel is determined to stop his Fallen brother's forces here on Earth before they can destroy humanity and march on Heaven itself.

Amongst the one hundred folktales are such familiar tales as The Three Billy-Goats Gruff, Haensel and Gretel, Sleeping Beuaty, and some perhaps not so familiar, The Magic Bird, The Goose Girl, and The Pancake."If you can buy only one fairytale book a year, buy this. Why? Because the chooser knows more about the folktales of all countries than anyone else in the world, and the choice is the flower of the flock." ―New York Times Book Review"Just relax and enjoy these delightful tales from all over the world―or better yet, read them aloud to some of your favorite children." ―Quartet"Should remain the standard tale anthology in English for years to come." ―Folklore Forum

An inspirational illustrated book on what it means to hold onto hope.These 24 pages are full of beautiful images that move the reader alongside the inspiring corresponding words. The emphasis of this book is about what happens when you let yourself believe in hope, feed into the hope to allow it to grow, and let the hope nourish you back during difficult times.This book is appropriate for children of all ages with its simple message and artwork.The hardback makes a wonderful coffee table book to easily flip through in a short time.A wonderful gift size book for loved ones going through hard times.

Before he inherited his father’s wolf’s tooth necklace, Jasper Lilla considered himself to be the most ordinary guy in Boone, North Carolina. He’d have done anything to please Riley Lyons, the girl with the strawberry lip gloss, but why would a girl like her be interested in an ordinary guy like him? To please her, he put on the necklace, and his life became anything but ordinary. Despite the disapproval of his mother, Jasper takes a job as an errand boy at Lion Pharmaceuticals. A man dies in his arms. A panic attack sends him to the ER. He nearly gets killed…twice. Was the necklace responsible for that, or did the necklace save him? Could the necklace have something to do with the uncanny appearances of the white wolf? What is its connection to the weird security guards at Lion Pharmaceuticals? A deeper confusion comes when Jasper discovers his father’s journal. Did his father really believe the necklace had some sort of magic power over wolves? Could it be a talisman used by the Nicatani, a legendary Cherokee priestly clan? Could the necklace hold the key to who he and his family really are?

Meet Tilley Tumble, the busiest, bounciest, and bendiest little bunny in Barley Burrow. Tilley could walk on her hands before she could walk on her feet!She practiced flips and tricks every day and every night, and dreamed of winning the World Bunny Gymnastics Championships.When a new gymnastics club opens in Barley Burrow, Tilley can’twait to join. She learns how to balance on a beam, spin on the bars, jump off the vault and leap through the air.But can a little bunny really become the next gymnastics superstar?

The Pirate Queen, Acantha is forced to acquire a fabled soul-controlling pendant to barter for her sister’s life from the powerful Wraith King.Acantha settles that she must play pawn to ensure the protection of her family’s secrets, which could lead to their annihilation…. But, instead of playing the game straight—she chooses a dangerous road that could possibly grant the power over life, death, and destiny. The New Recruit, Young Mr. Basile leaves his comfortable, yet harshly controlled life for a position on a pirate ship called The Dark Eve. He sets off with the dreams of living independently and on his own terms—only to be surprised to find out that the Captain is a woman, but not just any ordinary woman. Acantha turns out not only to be infamous, but a coldblooded and fearless adversary. When Basile figures out that questions concerning her unwelcome, he becomes consumed by her mystery and success. Without understanding his actions, he finds himself probing deeper and deeper into her life, which proves to be difficult and life threatening if she were to discover him.If you love fast-paced adventure enveloped in a dangerous and visceral fantasy world, you’ll love The Dark Eve: A New Recruit. For exclusive offers and other books in the series go to www.tkthompson.com. And, for a limited time, you can get a complimentary digital book. Watch the Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU34zt2sM28Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheDarkEveOfficial Website: http://thedarkeve.com/

“Saving” The Giving TreeAs part of my Bachelor of Education degree (over twenty years ago now!) we were asked to write a children’s story. I chose to rewrite Shel Silverstein’s classic, The Giving Tree, in a brighter light. I always felt this touching story was a little too sad. I also felt it missed the opportunity to impart an important perspective; the messages of stewardship and symbiosis, central to First Nations and Aboriginal cultures the world over.This is the message I hope this book can share with new generations of young people. As a Canadian of Metis heritage, I feel it is an important message. There are other parts of First Nations culture touched upon as well. I have taken literary license in their incorporation. Tobacco and smudging are sacred rites, and they are meant to show respect, just not necessarily in the way they are portrayed here. Flutes and love songs are also a part of many cultures as are canoes and the use of lodge poles. I hope this book can also act as a springboard for further study. This story offers a different perspective on the friendship that can exist between human (the boy Meekwun) and nature (as personified through the tree). Informed from the First Nations’ perspective of stewardship over the Earth, this re-imagining is one that offers a view of interdependence and encourages young readers and adults alike to be more thoughtful in their interactions with our living home. It is meant to be read and enjoyed by individual readers and as a sharing opportunity for discussion between children and their care-givers, teachers, friends and classmates as they define their own relationship to our home. It has been particularly rewarding to use this book as a comparative literature study with my students over the years when read in contrast to Mr. Silverstein’s book as well.Sean Thompson, 2020