Books with author T.J. McFadden

Young Adult, SF: A 15 year old teenager, Tyler Morgan, is struck by lightning on the first day of Summer Vacation. In the aftermath, he finds a mysterious laptop that can only be a computer from the future: 130 years in the future, to be precise. He and his friends initially have fun with the Brainstormer Omnipad, the most powerful computer on the planet. Fun turns into something more serious as a mysterious figure appears, willing to do anything to take it from them. They must explore the amazing abilities of their device if they wish to keep it. But as they do so, they realize the power of the Brainstormer to change the world, for good or evil. Bound together by their secret, soon their lives are on the line and they are in a desperate race to discover: What is the true secret of the Brainstormer Omnipad?

Celtic legends of Eire-land? . . .Or true stories of Irish heroes! . . .Deidre loves the Abbey manuscripts. . . .Will she become part of the lore? . . .Will reality and myth merge? . . .Culain dares her to discover Ancestral Secrets . . .In the Enchanted Ards Forest! . . .Will Faerie Magic prevail over her doubts? . . .Can they escape the reality that stifles dreams? . . . .Are their true parents still alive? . . .Join their journey to find them! . . .Meet faeries of their hearts and minds. . . .Join Deidre all alone at Emerald Mountain. . . .Is her heart strong enough to face the Ice Queen! . . .Is the very fate of The Enchantment in their hands? . . .Turn the pages now!

Celtic legends of Eire-land? . . . Or true stories of Irish heroes! . . . Young Deidre loves the Abbey manuscripts. . . . Will she become part of the lore? . . . Will reality and myth merge? . . . Culain dares her to discover Ancestral Secrets . . . In the Enchanted Ards Forest! . . . Will Faerie Magic prevail over her doubts? . . . Can they escape the reality that stifles dreams? . . . Are their true parents still alive? . . . Join their journey to find them! . . . Meet faeries of their hearts and minds. . . . Join Deidre all alone at Emerald Mountain. . . . Is her heart strong enough to face the Ice Queen! . . . Is the very fate of The Enchantment in their hands? . . . Turn the pages now!

Dashed hopes of reunion haunt Deidre! Echoes of enchantment stir within her. . . . Are her parents still alive in Doe Castle? Can she save them and Ulster? Her new faerie skills are no match for the Dark Enchanter and his taloned horde. . . . Magical inscriptions appear in the Book of Invasions. Will the prophecy of a Champion of Ulster come true? Is the very Enchanted Forest in danger? Are Maeve and her faerie friends at risk? . . . Destiny calls Deidre and Culain to perilous tests of courage. . . . The darkness is deep!

The powerful message of this book about equality and inclusion is loved around the world. The upbeat, rhyming text and affirmations have inspired kids everywhere. Printed over 20 years ago, the positive, teachable message of The Whole Human Race© offers a pathway to discussions about community, culture, race, and religion. As part of the Imagine The World Project® the book is used by schools to support an environment of empathy and inclusion. “We are dedicated to cultivating confident, curious, and kindhearted citizens capable of asking thoughtful questions, navigating complex challenges, and connecting with the world around them. …this was an exciting and effective tool in reinforcing that mission.” Principal Kirkman, NJ — www.imaginetheworldproject.com

Dashed hopes of reunion haunt Deidre! Echoes of enchantment stir within her. Magical inscriptions appear in the Book of Invasions. Are her parents still alive in Doe Castle? Can she save them and Ulster? Her new faerie skills are no match for the Dark Enchanter and his taloned horde. Will the prophecy of a Champion of Ulster come true? Is the very Enchanted Forest in danger? Are Maeve and her faerie friends at risk? Destiny calls her and Culain to perilous tests of courage. The darkness is deep! Join their journey.

Kael is a young angel in warrior training. He commands his own training platoon under the watchful eyes of his older brothers, including his life-long hero and soon-to-be general, Archangel Michael. His hard work crumbles and his loyalty is tested when he befriends Manuel, an undefeated warrior trainee, who has an insatiable appetite for glory and fame. Their friendship unnerves the oldest and wisest of their brothers and echoes the deepest tragedy in Heaven’s history: Lucifer’s Rebellion. Only time will tell if Kael and Manuel can put their selfish desires aside and do what is right, or if history is doomed to repeat itself.

Thousands of years ago, on the island of Atlantis, there were signs of a coming disaster. The very first omens were the earthquakes.... When an earthquake strikes the village of Elffolk, an elderly elf becomes trapped in the crystal caves. Two young elves, Enna and Nissa, must save her. But their rescue mission won't be easy. A dark magic lurks within the caves, stirring up danger at every turn and leaving nothing as it seems.

Hold on to your hard hat! Readers will love learning about the careers of construction workers and the tools they use to do their job. From small tools, such as hammers and screwdrivers, to big tools, such as cranes and bulldozers, readers will get an inside look at each tool’s function and importance. Numerous visuals of tools and workers bring the construction site to life, as information-rich text delivers important facts about this essential career. A graphic organizer showing each tool is included to supplement the text and deepen the reader’s comprehension.

Whats that rattling sound? Readers will learn all about this backyard beastthe poisonous rattlesnakeand how they can keep themselves safe. This book explores the rattlesnakes habitat, anatomy, behavior, and diet, as well as its telltale rattle and hunting techniques. Color photographs and high-interest text will bring readers up close and personal with this predator of the American Southwest. Fact boxes round out the learning experience, and readers are sure to walk away with great understanding of this animal and the desire to explore other backyard beasts. This exciting book is sure to bring life sciences curricula to life.