Books with author Suzy Turner

After the inexplicable disappearance of Lilly Taylor's parents, she has no choice but to move to Canada where she unravels some frightening yet intriguing family secrets... Her whole life had been based on a lie. Lilly had grown up in a loveless home with a father who she had barely ever seen and a mother who was... well, not very motherly. After they mysteriously disappear without a trace, Lilly is sent to Canada where she finds a whole new way of life. A life filled with love and people who care for her. But that's not all she discovers, Lilly also finds out that she isn't who, or what, she thinks she is. Lilly has a very special ability and it's just a matter of time before her true self starts to shine. And when it does, her life will never be the same again. Raven is a fantasy novel for children and young adults set in the beautiful province of British Columbia.

On her 15th birthday, December Moon discovers she is the descendant of a family of witches, kept in the dark her entire life in an effort to protect her. But when Lilly, her best friend, finds herself in danger from one of the world's most evil vampires, December will do everything in her power to stop him. December Moon is a fantasy novel for children and young adults set in BC, Canada.

School’s out for the end of the world.Anna and the Apocalypse is a horror comedy about a teenager who faces down a zombie apocalypse with a little help from her friends.Anna Shepherd is a straight-A student with a lot going on under the surface: she’s struggling with her mom’s death, total friend drama, and the fallout from wasting her time on a very attractive boy. She’s looking forward to skipping town after graduation―but then a zombie apocalypse majorly disrupts the holidays season. It’s going to be very hard to graduate high school without a brain.To save the day, Anna, her friends, and her frenemies will have to journey straight to the heart of one of the most dangerous places ever known, a place famous for its horror, terror, and pain…high school.This novel is inspired by the musical feature film, Anna and the Apocalypse―sing and slay along at home with the VOD release!An Imprint Book

December and Lilly have got their work cut out for them. Not only are they desperately trying to figure out the identity of the Lost Soul, and track him down, they've also got to investigate why Powell River's newest resident has got all of their men falling at her feet. But when they learn that the Nephilim might be involved, it becomes clear that they're all in extreme danger...

Adopted sisters Lana Beth and Emma Jane are polar opposites, but when the same strange 'tattoo' suddenly appears and winds its way up their bodies within days of each other, they soon realise there's more to their relationship than they could ever have imagined. Sent off to London for two weeks of 'work experience', the Morgan Sisters soon find themselves being initiated into the ancient Praxos Foundation, one that protects the innocent while fighting evil, both human and supernatural. At the same time, Lana Beth and Emma Jane must also investigate why the sweet but sometimes pesky ghost of Josiah Grimshaw just won't leave them alone.

Long ago in a kingdom nestled deep in the ancient Fuchun Mountains, an old king knew his days on earth were soon to be complete. The king possessed but one worry. He must choose the next leader of his beloved land. How would the king decide? Whom would he choose? Flowers provide the surprise ending to this timeless tale. Asian folktale, retold for ages 5 to 10. Readers' Guide questions included for family and classroom discussions.

This book speaks to the power of love in all beings and how the exterior does not matter when love is formed. it speaks to the interconnected web of life that flows through all nature and how when two creatures find one another and love each other deeply, nothing is impossible. The subject matter deals with surviving loss and finding hope, struggling with hurt and finding life. It talks about how when magic is found, it is found through love and compassion.

A hungry little cowpoke and his faithful dog sit at the table, decked out and ready for a scrumptious dinner. The little cowpoke dreams of tomatoes and potatoes, snails and lobster tails, blueberries and cherries. Trays of food go rushing by, but no one pays the little cowpoke any mind and nothing appears on his plate. Terribly hungry and increasingly frustrated, he's finally had enough. Does the hungry little cowpoke ever get his dinner? And why must he wait so long? Picture book. Large illustrations and labels assist children in learning and recognizing food names. Rhyming words and phrases. Great for toddlers and pre-schoolers, too.

RAND Criminal Justice conducted a randomized experimental evaluation of the South Oxnard Challenge Project (SOCP), a collaborative project between county, city and private non-profit agencies based on the Corrections of Place (COP) model. The project targets youth who live in South Oxnard or Port Hueneme, are between 12 and 18 years old, have a citation or violation of probation, and score at least 12 points on a risk assessment instrument.