Books with author Stephen Davis

An African Romeo and Juliet. Blood & Ink is a thrilling story set against the backdrop of the 2012 capture of Timbuktu. Kadija is the music-loving daughter of a guardian of the sacred manuscripts of the ancient city of Timbuktu, Mali. Ali is a former shepherd boy, trained as a warrior for Allah. Tonight, the Islamist rebels are coming for Timbuktu. They will install a harsh regime of law and tear apart the peaceful world within the mud walls of the city. Television, football, radios, even music, will be banned. Kadija refuses to let go of her former life. And something in her defiance draws Ali to her. Which path will he choose?

From muddy estuary to tangled kelp forest, the shorelines that fringe Earths oceans teem with some of the planets most diverse plant and animal life. With gorgeous, color illustrations, and informative diagrams, this book offers a comprehensive look at the variety of animals that make their homes along the oceans shore, while also exploring the steps we can take to preserve their at-risk habitats. Fact-filled sidebars will intrigue reluctant readers, and writing prompts will encourage students to engage with the topic and offer material for discussion.

From muddy estuary to tangled kelp forest, the shorelines that fringe Earth’s oceans teem with some of the planet’s most diverse plant and animal life. With gorgeous, color illustrations, and informative diagrams, this book offers a comprehensive look at the variety of animals that make their homes along the ocean’s shore, while also exploring the steps we can take to preserve their at-risk habitats. Fact-filled sidebars will intrigue reluctant readers, and writing prompts will encourage students to engage with the topic and offer material for discussion.