Books with author Shannon

Best-selling creator David Shannon walks the line between childish and grownupish in his playful and brilliantly accomplished new picture book.When Mr. Nogginbody has to babysit, he thinks it should be straightforward: give the child a chocolate soda so he’ll do his homework. Unfortunately for Mr. N, he follows those steps in that order, and the child refuses to study, teasing his sitter and jumping on the couch just out of reach. Determined to put a stop to the childish shenanigans, Mr. Nogginbody jumps up after him. But he quickly discovers just how much fun being a kid can be.The ovoid hero of Mr. Nogginbody Gets a Hammer, which “has the timeless exuberance and psychological profundity of a great comedy” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), returns in another humorous tour de force from beloved picture book creator David Shannon. Grownupish grownup . . . What in the world does that mean?!”

BOOKS 1-3 OF THE NORA ABBOTT MYSTERY SERIESThis suspenseful mystery series has hooked fans of James Patterson, C.J. Box, and J.D. Robb.★★★★★ “...full of action, danger, suspense…”★★★★★ “If you like smart outdoorsy heroines...you'll soon become a fan of Nora Abbott.”★★★★★ “Ms. Baker is an excellent writer, creating real life characters in totally believable circumstances. If you are fans of Sue Grafton or Sara Paretsky, this new series is for you.”Murder mystery, intrigue, and Native American culture, combine for exciting and satisfying novels.____________________________________Book1: Height of DeceptionIn the remote mountains of Arizona, Nora Abbott’s husband has just been found dead.These ancient lands hold a murderous secret. A rural town, filled with Native American history, is being torn apart by corporate interests and corruption. Nora Abbott is caught in the middle, struggling to keep her small business from going bankrupt.But when Nora’s womanizing husband is murdered in cold blood, gossiping locals and law enforcement suspect she might be responsible. As allies become enemies and friends become suspects, Nora takes it upon herself to find out who really killed him.But in this unforgiving terrain, the price of truth may be too steep…____________________________________Book 2: Skies of FireNora Abbott is looking for a peaceful reset to her crazy life. But in the mountains of Colorado, murder and conspiracy await.Nora’s new job in Colorado working for a brilliant scientist at an environmental research firm seems too good to be true.Come to find out, it is.The longer Nora works, the more convinced she becomes that something is off about the place. And she begins to find alarming clues. Suspicious accounting irregularities. A former director disappearing without a trace.Compelled to unravel the mystery and plunging headlong into mounting danger, Nora risks all to find answers, uncovering a trail of corruption and a dangerous plot to wreak unthinkable destruction.But some questions aren’t meant to be asked…____________________________________Book 3: Canyon of LiesAs Nora investigates a suspicious death in the desert of southern Utah, she uncovers the dark past of a polygamist sect.When Nora’s best friend, a film director, dies in a hiking accident, Nora suspects foul play. Could a controversial film project have played a part? Intent on finding out, Nora struggles to piece together the truth.What she finds is shocking.What is the connection between a secretive polygamist sect, Native American lore, one of the world’s richest men, and her own mother’s surprising past?Her race to weave together these seemingly unrelated threads leads Nora into harm’s way. She soon finds herself at the dangerous crossroads where ancient prophecy, modern political ambition, and desperate fanaticism meet.In the stark Utah wilderness, long-held secrets come to light. But can Nora unmask the killer in time to prevent disaster?____________________________________

A New York Times BestsellerIn this third book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series, Miri goes from student . . . to teacher!Miri has spent a year at the king's palace, learning all about being a proper princess. But instead of returning to her beloved Mount Eskel, Miri is ordered to journey to a distant swamp and start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family. Unfortunately, Astrid, Felissa, and Sus are more interested in hunting and fishing than becoming princesses.As Miri spends more time with the sisters, she realizes the king and queen's interest in them hides a long-buried secret. She must rely on her own strength and intelligence to unravel the mystery, protect the girls, complete her assignment, and finally make her way home.Don't miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale:The Princess Academy trilogyPrincess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten SistersThe Books of BayernThe Goose GirlEnna BurningRiver SecretsForest BornBook of a Thousand DaysDangerousGraphic Novelswith Dean HaleIllustrated by Nathan HaleRapunzel's RevengeCalamity JackIllustrated by Victoria YingDiana: Princess of the AmazonsIllustrated by LeUyen PhamReal FriendsBest FriendsThe Princess in Black seriesFor AdultsAustenlandMidnight in AustenlandThe Actor and the Housewife

"When David gets in trouble, he always says . . . 'NO! It's not my fault! I didn't mean to! It was an accident!'" Whatever the situation, David's got a good excuse. And no matter what he's done "wrong," it's never really his fault. Soon, though, David realizes that making excuses makes him feel bad, and saying he's sorry makes him feel better. Once again, David Shannon entertains us with young David's mischievous antics and a lighthearted story that's sure to leave kids (and parents) laughing.

Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike--and loves it!FORMAT: Paperback book & CDNARRATOR: Walter MayesOne day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow. But what she thought was, "A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen!" And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals.

Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kildenree, spends the first years of her life listening to her aunt's stories and learning the language of the birds, especially the swans. As she grows up Ani develops the skills of animal speech, but is never comfortable speaking with people, so when her silver-tongued lady in waiting leads a mutiny during Ani's journey to be married in a foreign land, Ani is helpless and cannot persuade anyone to help her. She becomes a goose girl and must use her own special, nearly magical powers to find her way to her true destiny. From the Grimm's fairy tale of the princess who became a goose girl before she could become queen, Shannon Hale has woven an incredible and original tale of a girl who must find her own unusual talents before she can lead the people she has made her own.

25% of all royalties goes to support animal charities!Sheriff Lil Eller is juggling a relationship, a new deputy, and the usual pressures of enforcing the law in Crazy, Virginia. Then a land use controversy literally blows up, revealing one of Crazy’s darkest secrets. There’s a killer in town – and he’s left Lil and her feline deputy Boris the mystery of his identity, and the identities of his victims.

The exciting paperback edition of Shannon Hale's classic Ever After High story, The Storybook of Legends. At Ever After High, an enchanting boarding school, the children of fairytale legends prepare themselves to fulfill their destinies as the next generation of Snow Whites, Prince Charmings and Evil Queens...whether they want to or not. Each year on Legacy Day, students sign the Storybook of Legends to seal their scripted fates. For generations, the Village of Book End has whispered that refusing to sign means The End-both for a story and for a life.As the daughter of the Evil Queen, Raven Queen's destiny is to follow in her mother's wicked footsteps, but evil is so not Raven's style. She's starting to wonder, what if she rewrote her own story? The royal Apple White, daughter of the Fairest of Them All, has a happy ever after planned for herself, but it depends upon Raven feeding her a poison apple in their future.What if Raven doesn't sign the Storybook of Legends? It could mean a happily never after for them both. ©2017 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.

Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have quarried stone and lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her small village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince himself will come and choose his bride from among the girls of the village.The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires.

Fourteen-year-old Miri lives on a mountain where her ancestors have quarried stone and lived in poverty for generations. Then just before winter's first snowfall, a delegation from the lowlands arrive with exciting news. The king's priests have divined that her small village is the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will come himself and chose his bride from among the girls of the village. The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, where every girl of age will be sent to learn the skills of a princess. But there is no way Miri can prepare herself for what lies in store.