Books with author Steven J. Givens

Magic and adventure abound in this second book in the Dragon Lad trilogy.The Tale of the Talisman follows our young dragon-hatched hero as he seeks his parents, his past and his destiny in Roman-ruled Britannia. A boy without a history—at least one that he can remember—Dirk turns to his shape-shifting friends for help. They launch him on a quest involving the one clue he has to his previous existence: a magic talisman. The wizard Beldor gives Dirk a ring that allows him to re-enter the realm he thought he'd left behind. Armed with this ring and a magic map, he travels a trail leading to a raging dragon, a slippery mermaid, two grasping sorcerers and a legion of Roman soldiers. He also discovers a long-lost friend and powers he never imagined.Fast-paced and funny, Dragon Lad: Tale of the Talisman is a modern classic that can be read alone or as a companion to the first novel in the trilogy, Dragon Lad: The Thirteenth Egg.

Have you ever really known a goat? Looked into the quizzical sparkle of its eyes; understood the trust or alarm in the angle of an ear? Whether the answer is yes or no, let us follow this small herd of intelligent, humorous, sometimes mischievous creatures - real characters, every one. After this journey the word "goat" will have a very special meaning for you.

The night of Samhain may be behind them, but Yuki and her friends have only begun to face the challenges of their paranormal gifts. Tensions are rising--in the pack, at school, and within their tightly knit group of friends. The tragic death of Wakefield High student Dylan Jacobs has emotions boiling over. The J-Team, Yuki's arch nemesis, have turned the entire football team against her. They claim that Yuki is a witch and blame her for the death of their fellow teammate. Will Yuki be able to solve the mystery of Dylan's death, and the legend of Witchtrot Road, before tempers flare and things turn violent? Surviving agitated ghosts, irritated witches, angry werewolves, and the horrors of high school has never been so hard.

Have you ever really known a goat? Looked into the quizzical sparkle of its eyes; understood the trust or alarm in the angle of an ear? Whether the answer is yes or no, let us follow this small herd of intelligent, humorous, sometimes mischievous creatures - real characters, every one. After this journey the word "goat" will have a very special meaning for you.

Tom is just an ordinary kid planning on going on a fishing trip with his father, at least that was what Tom thought initially, until he discovered a whole new world through a magic tent that he discovers in his father’s garage. Tom takes a trip with unexpected turns and twists, and he finds himself almost married to a goblin princess. This book explores a boy’s journey into a dark, hidden world, where he must think fast, persevere, and be resilient during hard and unpredictable times.

Magic and adventure abound in this second book in the Dragon Lad trilogy. The Tale of the Talisman follows our young dragon-hatched hero as he seeks his parents, his past and his destiny in Roman-ruled Britannia. A boy without a history-at least one that he can remember-Dirk turns to his shape-shifting friends for help. They launch him on a quest involving the one clue he has to his previous existence: a magic talisman. The wizard Beldor gives Dirk a ring that allows him to reenter the realm he thought he'd left behind. Armed with this ring and a magic map, he travels a trail leading to a raging dragon, a slippery mermaid, two grasping sorcerers and a legion of Roman soldiers. He also rediscovers a long-lost friend and powers he never imagined. Fast-paced and funny, Dragon Lad: Tale of the Talisman is a modern classic that can be read alone or as a companion to the first novel in the trilogy, Dragon Lad: The Thirteenth Egg.