Books with author Susan Barton

Mr. and Mrs. Bird are so excited! Their eggs are finally hatching. They will soon meet their four beautiful baby birds and listen to them sing their lovely songs. But when the littlest bird refuses to sing or even leave his nest, he’s met with mixed reactions. Mr. Bird loses his patience with his tiny baby, while Mrs. Bird remains understanding and endlessly patient. When a surprise visitor makes an appearance the baby bird surprises everyone.

Sophie lives in the silly little town of Fadoodle Falls. Everyone in Fadoodle Falls is incredibly happy about every aspect of their lives. Everything, except for the fact that it never snows! Until one day...Sophie can't wait to finally go out to enjoy the snow. Unfortunately, Sophie is soon disappointed because the adults have decided that no one should ruin the first snow in Fadoodle Falls. See what happens when a group of silly adults try to decide what to do next.

*Please be aware that this book deals with serious social issues. It includes some strong language and mature situations. ABOUT EMOTIONAL PARAMEDICS: August Gallagher is a sweet and intelligent Brooklyn girl just trying to find her place in the world during the turbulent 1960s. Unfortunately, her mother, Alis, doesn't make things easy for her. Bad choices, poor parenting and abusive men create chaos at every turn. Yet, through it all, August reluctantly remains a devoted daughter and continues to be Alis's emotional paramedic. Along the way, August finds friendship, romance and makes a few dangerous enemies. When Alis hits rock bottom, August is forced to come to terms with the fact that it's finally time to cut the dysfunctional cord to save herself from Alis's emotional grasp.INTERVIEW WITH SUSAN BARTON:How much “real life” is in Emotional Paramedics?August Gallagher and I have a few things in common. We both grew up in Brooklyn and we both loved our grandmothers dearly. We both also came across a lot of colorful characters during our teen years. I’ve used several of my own life experiences as inspiration for some of the plot details, but no characters are real.There are many social issues at play in Emotional Paramedics. Were you trying to take a stand or make a statement by incorporating them into your book?I’d be lying if I said that tackling things like homosexuality, child abuse, war and racism was not a conscious decision on my part. I definitely have views on those subjects, and since I’m human, these things most definitely made their way into my writing. I do know I’ve approached these topics subtly and my hope is that readers will make their own decisions from there. What do you say to anyone who thinks some of the dialogue and plot are a little “rough”?There’s no denying that this story is for mature teens and adults. It was important to me that the dialogue was real and that the situations were believable. That meant using mature language and having some of my characters behaving in a downright disgusting manner at times. However, I’m confident that the language and mature situations are never, ever gratuitous – they serve a very real purpose in this book.What would that “very real purpose” be?I wanted to write a story of hope. I wanted to let any other Augusts our there know that things will get better. As you read Emotional Paramedics, you’ll see there is a common thread that ties many of the characters together: While you may have been dealt a crappy hand in life, that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. It also doesn’t mean that it gives you the right to be crappy to other people because of your own unfortunate circumstances. We all have the ability to change things and, once we’ve reached adulthood, we are all responsible for our own behavior.

Gobby is a happy little ghost. He makes friends with everyone. Everyone except Globby! Globby is the meanest ghost in Ghost Town, but Gobby has an awesome idea to get Globby to stop being so mean. Will it work? This book is a wonderful jumping off point for parents, grandparents, educators and others to discuss what it means to be a friend. The "Little Ghost Who Could..." is a book with a positive message for children. One that can be shared with small children or read by early readers. There are several thought-provoking questions to discuss at the end of the book, so there is additional value even after the book is read.

This enlightening guide enables adolescent girls to address more than just weight loss—it explores concepts such as empowerment, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyle choices. Teenage girls are given the tools to recognize and break away from unhealthy patterns, including harmful diets, by discussing the many ways in which depression, anger, and low self-esteem can translate into eating and weight gain and how to find healthier, less destructive ways of coping. Supportive information details what girls can do to attain a healthy body and mind, and provides tips on how to help parents be more supportive. Educational but fun quizzes and games focus on diet and exercise, as well as coping mechanisms for dealing with the media, peer pressure, and eating disorders.

Fourteen-year-old Thrasher Magee is too young to enlist in the Confederate army, but he has his own reasons for wanting to fight in the war. All his life, Thrasher's father has made him feel weak and cowardly. Now Thrasher has a chance to become a hero-and to prove he has what it takes to be a man. But when Thrasher leaves Georgia for Virginia and embarks on his journey, his courage and strength are tested in ways he never intended.

August Gallagher is a sweet and intelligent Brooklyn girl just trying to find her place in the world during the turbulent 1960s. Unfortunately, her mother Alis doesn't make things easy for her. Bad choices, poor parenting and abusive men create chaos at every turn. Yet, through it all, August reluctantly remains a devoted daughter and continues to be Alis's emotional paramedic. Along the way, August finds friendship, romance and makes a few dangerous enemies. When Alis hits rock bottom, August is forced to come to terms with the fact that it's finally time to cut the dysfunctional cord to save herself from Alis's emotional grasp.

A true story, BEAUDY is about a no-name ranch horse, the person who rescues him, and the wondrous mystery of the communication between them. It is also about the legacy of another horse, the most famous and beloved horse character of all time. Black Beauty. BEAUDY holds many insights into horse behavior, as well as particular spiritual therapy for ages 7-11 and their adults, who are dealing with pet or human loss. LIMITED DISTRIBUTION.

A true story, BEAUDY is about a no-name ranch horse, the woman who rescues him, and the wondrous mystery of the communication between them which never dies. It is also about another horse, the most famous and beloved horse character of all time. Black Beauty. BEAUDY gives many insights into horse behavior, and particular spiritual therapy for ages 7-11, and their adults, who are dealing with pet or human loss.[NOTE: Inherent to the Kindle process, a chance page break between a photo and its descriptive text can occur.]

The first book in this series, DREAM WEAVER was just awarded the bronze medal in the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards!!Another 5 Star book in the Dream Weaver Series by Su Williams!! The sci-fi love story continues with Emari Sweet, and Dream Weaver Nickolas Benedetti. Music, magic, memories & monsters: Rock Star - a dark young adult/new adult romance, and adult supernatural novel.Ever dreamed of being a rock & roll star? Emari Sweet has...and now she's living the dream...the life of a rocker babe in an elaborate memory weave constructed by Dream Weaver, Sabre James. But her rock star world crashes around her and she returns to reality and the memories of Nick and his betrayal. Thomas, the Nightmare Wraith, returns to haunt their minds and twist their dreams. Even Eddyson, Em's trusty teddy-beagle pup can sense the Wraith's presence. And Thomas is not alone. He’s brought a friend with him this time.... an old friend of Sabre's, who seeks retribution for the death of his beloved sister at Sabre's hands. Emari faces her own mortality at the hands of this vengeful Wraith.A new magic enters Emari's life and she begins to discover treasures beyond her wildest dreams in the form of a titanium and ruby spider with all the paranormal powers of Dream Weavers and more. Immortality and magic unearth treasures and secrets that some would rather keep buried. And the biggest secret of all could destroy everything.***The award-winning first ebook, DREAM WEAVER, and BREAKING NORMAL, the final book in the Dream Weaver Novels trilogy, are now also available online in paperback and in ebook on Kindle!***5 Star Book Reviews for Rock StarChristoph FischerManipulation of memories and dreams is a really fascinating concept and Williams knows how to make it interesting. Just as sophisticated and clever as the first installment of this YA survival story. Emari is a great character with strength and confidence but also some weakness, her adventure as a rock star is quite convincingly portrayed and the dark paranormal aspects of the story unfold nicely throughout the book. Very clever and very enjoyable.James MoserThe writing is just really strong. I love the realistic performance scenes. So the story is cool, the characters you want to root for, the dream sequences are completely riveting, and, most important of all, Williams is just a flat-out good writer--better than most in this genre.Rock Star is the second book in the Dream Weaver series - a young adult paranormal fiction/action adventure that's a bit on the dark side. The Onar Caphar (translated Dream Weaver) are descended from the Nephilim - the offspring of angels and humans. They are almost immortal and have the power to command memories and dreams. This suspense/thriller, written about realistic pseudo-scientific memory and dream manipulation, is set in the Pacific Northwest. A beautiful, atmospheric survival story that is sci fi meets teen fantasy meets dark romance. A YA paranormal love story receiving 5 star reviews from readers of all ages, and a bronze medal award winner in the Readers Favorite International Book Awards.The story of Emari Sweet, Nickolas Benedetti and Sabre James was inspired by authors of great books to read for girls and women like Richelle Mead, Stephenie Meyer, Lisa McMann and Maggie Stiefvater.DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF ROCK STAR BY SU WILLIAMS NOW!

BREAKING NORMAL is the final book in the Dream Weaver Novels. The story wraps up the saga of Dream Weavers Emari Sweet, Nickolas Benedetti and Sabre James. Dream Weavers (Onar Caphar) are quasi-immortals with the power to manipulate memories and dreams. And their arch nemesis, Thomas, the Nightmare Wraith (Rephaim) is still out for their blood. Thomas continues to plague the Weavers throughout the series, but his torments escalate in Breaking Normal as he drags Em's friends, Jesse and Ivy into the mix, and lures her pup, Eddyson into peril.Since the death of her parents, Em has only wanted her life to return to ‘normal’, but with the chaos her life has become, ‘normal’ doesn’t exist anymore. She slogs through the phases of grief, and with Nick’s betrayal, rage festers in her heart. Will she ever be able to forgive this man she’s grown to love? Using her new Caphar gifts and her magical spider Ari, Em teams up with Officer Molly and the Spokane Police Department to solve open cases, both cold and new. Finally, Emari is able to channel the anger and sorrow into something productive. She hones her body and skills to become a daunting contender in the war against the Wraith.Get your copy today.And read the whole story for just 99cents each!Dream Weaver - http://amzn.com/B00BWJB37MRock Star - http://amzn.com/B00HV5HQDQWOW! Excellent pace, wonderfully flowing narrative, and an ethereal sense of excitement throughout! - Mark Wilson, Author of dEaDINBURGH with Paddy's Daddy Publishing**Another great story from Williams. This book phased me from fantasy skeptic to fantasy believer! Looking forward to more work from this author. I will follow her anywhere! - James Moser, author of Chasing Prophecy**The Dream Weaver story was inspired by authors of great books to read for girls and women like Richelle Mead, Stephenie Meyer, Lisa McMann and Maggie Stiefvater.