Books with author Steve James

A Reimagining of The Pilgrim's ProgressAfter a chance encounter with a man whom 16-year-old Kadin believes is a wizard, his life and health begin to deteriorate. Out of desperation he embarks on an epic journey to a land no one in his village believes exists, to be healed of a disease no one thinks he has.His quest for truth leads him to a fantastical world of witches, dragons, giants, danger, and deception. Tracked by an evil lord and accompanied by only one friend, Kadin must face his greatest fear to find the healing he longs for most.A stand-alone fantasy novel, Quest for Celestia is a complete re-imagining of one of the bestselling books of all time, first published more than 300 years ago--The Pilgrim's Progress. If you think you know the story, think again. Twists lurk around every corner. The journey begins now. Destiny awakes in the hills.

Billy Bloom is gay, but it’s mostly theoretical, as he hasn’t had much experience. When he has to move to Florida, he can’t believe his bad luck. His new school is a mix of Bible Belles, Aberzombies, and Football Heroes, none of which are exactly his type. Billy’s efforts to fit in and stand out at the same time are both hilarious and heartrending. In this novel from adult author and media personality James St. James, readers are in for a wild ride as he tells Billy’s fascinating story of bravado, pain, and unexpected love, inspired by his own experiences.

“Why is this guy waving his prosthetic leg in my face you ask? That is a question I wish Iknew the answer to!”Running away to join the circus is a thought that crosses many kid’s mind. Now, you can relive the true story of Steven, a guy who actually did...well, kind of.Runawayland follows Steven through his first five years working at some of the world’s most notable, popular, and famous amusement parks. Filled with insane guest interactions and heart-wrenching personal stories and topped off with a little bit of the author’s morbid sense of humor, Runawayland features moments of Steven’s coming-of-age journey with everything from personal struggle to professional lessons, all while working in a one-of-a-kind industry.

Here is James Stevenson's follow-up to his popular poetry collection, Sweet Corn, which School Library Journal labeled in a starred review "A book to savor." Inside this volume are poems to make you laugh and poems to make you dream...and wonder ...and think. Some are exuberant and some are quirky and some are sad, but each and every one will leave you hungry for more. So open the book, dig in-and enjoy!