Books with author Terry James

Is new always better than old? When a brand new Zamboni arrives at an old ice rink, he's just not impressed. He's much too new and shiny for the worn down rink, and he's much faster and smoother than the old Zamboni, who's been left outside in the cold. The new Zamboni protests, only polishing the ice when he feels like it. Nobody, not even the mechanic, can make the Bad Zamboni work properly. But before long, an observant little boy with a silver helmet catches on to the Bad Zamboni's tricks... Is the Bad Zamboni really bad? This book teaches us about empathy, kindness, and most of all, that we each have the power to change things for the better.

No victory comes without sacrifice. With newfound proficiency in True Sight, Lon Marcs has helped the Rayders to retake their homeland, but at a terrible price. His family has disowned him, his betrothed despises him, and Lon has become the greatest enemy of Appernysia. But living among the Rayders presents its own challenges for Lon. Mutiny swells in the shadows of Taeja's ruins. Only a handful of Rayders remain loyal to their Beholder, so Lon must exercise constant vigilance as he selflessly labors to rebuild the once-glorious city for the arrival of their immigrating nation. Above all else, the greatest question on everyone's mind is who will rise victorious as the new Rayder commander. Appernysia fairs no better. Its civilians are defecting to Taeja every week, fleeing from their own deteriorating kingdom. However, as an Itorean handmaiden, Kaylen Shaw realizes that Appernysia's flaws are far more complex than the rulings of a misguided monarch. The last hope for Appernysia dwells with Mellai Marcs, but can she find the courage to oppose her own twin brother? And an old threat lurks in the west, looming in the shadows of the Forest of Blight.

Denise and Lee are suddenly ripped apart in a mysterious car accident on the eve of their high school dance where they were to share their first kiss. Seven years later, Adam and Lisa stumble upon an abandoned cemetery where the now "deceased" Denise is still waiting for that kiss. With time running out quickly for Denise and her "corpse" family, Adam and Lisa must figure out what truly happened the night of Denise's demise and reunite the lost lovers before the devious plans of a local funeral director can come to pass.

Tales speak of a long awaited magic returning to the kingdom of Appernysia, found in a young child from a distant village. Even the enemy has joined in the hunt, frantic to recruit him first. But no one can find this rumored Beholder. Years later, in a desperate attempt to save his twin sister's life, 17-year-old Lon Marcs discovers he is this Beholder. He rescues Mellai with an intimidating display of power, but the act only brings an onslaught of further pain and suffering. If Lon doesn't learn how to control this magical gift named True Sight, he will kill himself and everyone he cares for. Only one option remains. Lon must journey deep into the enemy's territory, searching for a scholar with ample knowledge of True Sight. But this also means Lon has to leave everything behind, including his beloved Kaylen. Although this is the hardest decision Lon has ever made, it is only the first of many that will test his strength and challenge his interpretation of right and wrong.

Tabby,s ordinary world is turned upside down when she discovers that her ex-childhood friend, now the most popular boy in school, has transformed into a hideous hunchbacked creature. With the help of her friends, and a few mythical creatures, Tabby races against time to restore her friend's good looks before an ancient spell caster can use him in his plot to enslave mankind.

This is a collection of short stories about children and young people in Jamaica. Full of wonderfully atmospheric background detail combined with the rhythms and patterns of speech, these contemporary narratives bring to life a culture highly relevant to multi ethnic Britain. Stories include "Becky and the Wheels and Brake Boys"; "A Thief in the Village"; "Tukku Tukku and Sampson"; "All other Days Run into Sunday"; "The Mouth Organ Boys"; "Elias and the Mongoose"; "The Pet, The Sea and Little Buddy"; "Fanso and Granny-Flo"; and, "The Banana Tree".