Books with author V M Jones

Ali-en loves to eat. especially his favourite soup "Pickled Smeggy". When it is taking too long his mum suggests he take a trip on his rocket, under one condition, he must be home by noon. Follow Ali-en as he returns to meet his friends from Earth to see what they eat. But with so many delicious foods to taste will he make it back in time?What Is That You Eat? Is the second title from Ny M Jones and the second instalment from Ali-en's Adventures Series. Written with a rhyming pattern for added entertainment, this beautiful picture book is also a great way to encourage, explore and introduce new food types to a young audience, as well as a great story.

A humorous depiction of a shark family's misguided fortune, leading to an adventurous encounter with shark hunters, on the way to their ultimate vacation destination.If you were to soar high up into the sky and look down from the heavens over the vastest ocean, everything above the southern shore of Calgothalry seems calm and quiet. However, far beneath the grandest sea and the deepest water rests Sharkville, a community where sharks of all sizes, shapes, and colors live. Their lives below the water bare a striking resemblance to those above the sea, although with one great difference...

This wonderful tale follows Ali-en, the alien, across earth as he embarks upon various ceremonial dressed people, who to him appear quite strange. As he explores and enquires further he comes to realise they all have a common goal and common feature. This wonderful picture book offers both non and early readers an introduction into different religious backgrounds and cultures. Unlike other books of this kind it does not alienate a reader who is not of, nor share the experiences of the discussed religion; neither does it discourage or encourage religious preference. The rhyming pattern and repetitive theme provides enjoyment and encourages joining in by all, making this book a fantastic teaching aid or personal entertainment.

Is Mason Wilson just another wimpy kid? Wimps don't embark on an unauthorized night-time trip to a strange, old factory; he'll do anything to stop his penniless family being thrown out of their home.There's a mystery to solve to win the grand prize - if you hardly ever find dead birds lying around, why are whole flocks of them starting to fall from the sky all over the place? Does the Bible really say that it’s a sign of the end of the world?Mason uncovers some gross goings-on and plans that will change the world for ever. Should he do the right thing and try and stop them? He’ll lose an opportunity of a lifetime if he does; still, when his parents find out he's gone missing, that will be the least of his worries!A quirky, yet strangely educational, adventure-mystery that the whole family can enjoy.

Al Ravien is a street-smart teen who knows how to dodge a bullet, a necessary skill for a member of the underground society, Troll Front. Troll Front's mission is to overthrow the corporate giant, Gentek. When Al and his robo monkey steal a priceless chip from Gentek, he knows that the Troll Front will finally see him for the man he is. And he is a man, despite the body he was born in. But Al's life is complicated when the disc turns out to be a rogue A.I., and a runaway Gentek heiress, Yasmina, runs away with his heart. When the Troll Front is imprisoned and Yasmina taken by Gentek tyrant, Killigan James Jr., Al enlists the help of the A.I. G.E.N.I.E to change the destiny of the downtrodden of Tekton.

As long as they can remember, Chris "Puck" Nadir and June "Bug" Deerstone have been neighbors and friends. Over the last year, the pair have grown apart. The sudden disappearance of June's beagle forces the two to understand why they had grown apart as they start a summer job at the carnival fairgrounds and launched their own investigation in what happened to the dog. The investigation leads the teens through Bleakwood, a small Northern Michigan town, and an array of suspects until they are confronted with a discovery- one that will change both of their lives.