Books with author Shannon Eric Denton

Short Tales introduce entertaining, easy-to-read books to children in the hopes that they will acquire a love of reading that will last a lifetime. For centuries, stories have been told that explain the world and all of its secrets. The Short Tales Norse Myths explore the most famous Norse tales in a simple writing style for young readers. The brilliant illustrations bring the kingdom of the gods and goddesses to life.In ancient Asgard, a redheaded boy was born to Odin, All-father of the Norse gods. The story of how Thor proved himself to be the mightiest of all Asgard’s warriors is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Norse myth.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are brothers and sisters—and they’re orphans. The only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. One night, during a storm, the children find an old red boxcar that keeps them warm and safe. They decide to make it their home. This is just the beginning of their graphic novel adventure as The Boxcar Children! Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 4-8.

Strange events and odd physical changes lead a young man named Marshall to discover that he is actually part werewolf! As he uncovers more about his heritage, Marshall learns that the werewolf race is divided into two camps: those who choose to co-exist peacefully with mankind, and those who hope to feast upon it. When he chooses to side with humanity, Marshall unleashes a centuries-old blood feud that once threatened us all and soon will again!

Ancient Greece was a place of incredible myth and legend. Unknown to modern man those stories were real...even if they had been twisted in the ages since they first began. Several young people are drawn to the same small town and soon learn they are each descendants of ancient and powerful race who once defended mankind. They must quickly harness their new abilities as the ancient evil their ancestors protected mankind from has returned to finish what it started long ago!

Young street tough Conner Mack must take on the mantle of an ancient hero despite his wishes. In doing so, he’ll inspire his city’s gangs of lost children as he attempts to defeat the supernatural forces that lurk there. These shadowy forces have been killing those who have chosen to oppose them for centuries and will do the same to Conner if he doesn’t rise to the occasion.

Against his mother's wishes, Gibson Cross secretly meets his great grandmother Evangeline, who informs him of his long family history with voodoo. He has inherited the ability to communicate with the Lwa, immortal spirits capable of giving him otherworldly powers to use for good. But when the forces of black magic kidnap his family, Gibson must use these untested powers and team up with his brilliant young friend, Rav Wallace, to not only save Gibson's parents and young sister but their entire town as well.