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Books with author Victoria LK Williams

  • The Boy with the Butterfly Mind

    Victoria Williamson

    eBook (Kelpies, Sept. 12, 2019)
    Jamie Lee just wants to be normal but his ADHD isn't making it easy. If only he could control his butterfly mind then he'd have friends, be able to keep out of trouble, live with his mum and not be sent to stay with his dad.Elin Watts just wants to be perfect. If she could be the best student and daughter possible, then maybe her dad would leave his new family and come back to Glasgow to live with Elin and her mum, happily ever after.When Jamie and Elin's families blend, the polar opposites of chaotic Jamie and ordered Elin collide. As their lives spiral out of control, Jamie and Elin discover that they're actually more alike than they'd admit. Maybe there's no such thing as normal, or perfect. And perhaps, just like families, happy-ever-afters come in all shapes and sizes.Uplifting and moving, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind is an inspiring story of acceptance, blended families, and discovering that in the end, being yourself is more than enough.
  • Science Made Simple: A Complete Guide in Ten Easy Lessons

    Victoria Williams

    Hardcover (Portable Press, Oct. 6, 2020)
    Explore the incredible world of science with this colorful and illustrated guide.Science Made Simple will help children understand science topics taught at school and also encourage them to dive deeper and discover more about the world around them. With accessible text, colorful illustrations, and handy graphs, this guide will develop readers’ knowledge and confidence—and expose them to the amazing world of science. Ten chapters discuss topics such as earth science, biology, physics, and chemistry, and explore the links between them. Each chapter also contains several short quizzes, allowing readers to test their knowledge.
  • The Boy with the Butterfly Mind

    Victoria Williamson

    Hardcover (Kelpies, Nov. 5, 2019)
    Jamie Lee just wants to be normal but his ADHD isn't making it easy. If only he could control his butterfly mind he'd have friends, be able to keep out of trouble and he could live with his mom, not be sent to stay with his dad. Elin Watts just wants to be perfect. If she could be the best student and daughter possible, then maybe her dad would leave his new family and come back to live with Elin and her mom, happily ever after. When Jamie and Elin's families blend, the polar opposites of chaotic Jamie and ordered Elin collide. As their lives spiral out of control, Jamie and Elin discover that they're actually more alike than they'd admit. Maybe there's no such thing as normal, or perfect. And perhaps, just like families, happy-ever-afters come in all shapes and sizes. Uplifting and moving, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind is an inspiring story of acceptance, blended families, and discovering that in the end, being yourself is more than enough.
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  • The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle

    Victoria Williamson

    Paperback (Kelpies, Sept. 4, 2018)
    Reema runs to remember the life she left behind in Syria.Caylin runs to find what she's lost. Under the gray Glasgow skies, twelve-year-old refugee Reema is struggling to find her place in a new country, with a new language and without her brother. But she isn't the only one feeling lost. Her Glasgwegian neighbor Caylin is lonely and lashing out. When they discover an injured fox and her cubs hiding on their estate, the girls form a wary friendship. And they are more alike than they could have imagined: they both love to run. As Reema and Caylin learn to believe again, in themselves and in others, they find friendship, freedom and the discovery that home isn't a place, it's the people you love. Heartfelt and full of hope, The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle is an uplifting story about the power of friendship and belonging. Inspired by her work with young asylum seekers, debut novelist Victoria Williamson's stunning story of displacement and discovery will speak to anyone who has ever asked 'where do I belong?'
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  • Killer Focus

    Victoria LK Williams, Karen Kalbacher

    eBook
    A pink slip, a birthday card, new neighbors...Piper Avery thought her week was bad-then she found the body on the beach!Piper had no intentions of getting involved, but undercover cop Joel Stevenson, inadvertently challenged her. And, well, she had no choice, did she?Piper and the spaniel Daisy, a surprise birthday gift and a bit of a diva, begin to investigate and are soon caught up in more than they are prepared for. Joining forces with Joel and his K-9 partner, Scout, they work to solve the murder-before Piper becomes the next victim.And while Piper is looking for the murderer, she is also adjusting to her mother and mother-in-law as neighbors while getting her photography gallery ready to open. It might turn out to be more of an adventure than Piper is prepared for.Grab a copy and find out if Piper makes it through her first adventure!
  • The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle

    Victoria Williamson

    language (Kelpies, April 19, 2018)
    Reema runs to remember the life she left behind in Syria. Caylin runs to find what she's lost.Under the grey Glasgow skies, twelve-year-old refugee Reema is struggling to find her place in a new country, with a new language and without her brother. But she isn't the only one feeling lost. Her Glasgwegian neighbour Caylin is lonely and lashing out. When they discover an injured fox and her cubs hiding on their estate, the girls form a wary friendship. And they are more alike than they could have imagined: they both love to run. As Reema and Caylin learn to believe again, in themselves and in others, they find friendship, freedom and the discovery that home isn’t a place, it’s the people you love. Heartfelt and full of hope, The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle is an uplifting story about the power of friendship and belonging. Inspired by her work with young asylum seekers, debut novelist Victoria Williamson's stunning story of displacement and discovery will speak to anyone who has ever asked 'where do I belong?'
  • Killer Focus

    Victoria LK Williams

    Paperback (Independently published, June 3, 2019)
    A pink slip, a birthday card, new neighbors...Piper Avery thought her week was bad-then she found the body on the beach!Piper had no intentions of getting involved, but undercover cop Joel Stevenson, inadvertently challenged her. And, well, she had no choice, did she?Piper and the spaniel Daisy, a surprise birthday gift and a bit of a diva, begin to investigate and are soon caught up in more than they are prepared for. Joining forces with Joel and his K-9 partner, Scout, they work to solve the murder-before Piper becomes the next victim.And while Piper is looking for the murderer, she is also adjusting to her mother and mother-in-law as neighbors while getting her photography gallery ready to open. It might turn out to be more of an adventure than Piper is prepared for.Grab a copy and find out if Piper makes it through her first adventure!
  • Killer Focus

    Victoria LK Williams, Karen Kalbacher

    Paperback (Independently published, June 2, 2019)
    A pink slip, a birthday card, new neighbors...Piper Avery thought her week was bad-then she found the body on the beach!Piper had no intentions of getting involved, but undercover cop Joel Stevenson, inadvertently challenged her. And, well, she had no choice, did she?Piper and the spaniel Daisy, a surprise birthday gift and a bit of a diva, begin to investigate and are soon caught up in more than they are prepared for. Joining forces with Joel and his K-9 partner, Scout, they work to solve the murder-before Piper becomes the next victim.And while Piper is looking for the murderer, she is also adjusting to her mother and mother-in-law as neighbors while getting her photography gallery ready to open. It might turn out to be more of an adventure than Piper is prepared for.Grab a copy and find out if Piper makes it through her first adventure!
  • Day of Darkness, Night of Light

    C. L. G. Martin, Victoria M. Williams

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Jan. 1, 1989)
    Thirteen-year-old Daniel helps to save his town of Menominee, Michigan, from a devastating fire that swept through the dry western Great Lakes states on October 7, 1871
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  • Snapper and the Hiccups

    Kay Williams, Danna Victoria

    Paperback (Cambria Books, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Snapper And The Hiccups Fifth book in the series of Adventures In The Pond It is a lovely day and all the fish are enjoying themselves. Amelia was up the garden looking after her fish. Something made Snapper laugh so much, he got the hiccups. Can one of the fish come up with an idea how to cure Snapper? Follow the adventures of Fido, Gizmo, Tiddles, Jaws, Snapper and Bob. A fun filled adventure for parents to read to the children, or children to read themselves. The Fifth book in a series for children's aged 4-8 by Kay Williams, illustrations by Danna Victoria.
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  • Bob and the Duck

    Kay Williams, Danna Victoria

    Paperback (Cambria Books, Nov. 1, 2016)
    Since Amelia had put the plastic duck into the pond, the fish could not enjoy any games. They were frightened of the duck. Someone had to come up with a plan to get rid of the duck. Did the plan work? Follow the adventures of Fido, Gizmo, Tiddles, Jaws, Snapper and Bob. A fun filled adventure for parents to read to the children, or children to read themselves. The sixth and last book in this series for children's aged 4-8 by Kay Williams, illustrations by Danna Victoria.
  • Gizmo Escapes

    Kay Williams, Danna Victoria

    eBook (Cambria Books, Dec. 14, 2016)
    A fun filled adventure for parents to read to the children, or children to read themselves. The second book in the series of books for children of ages 4-8 by Kay Williams. Illustrations by Danna Victoria.Amelia is going on holidays for two weeks; it is up to Tom who lives next door to care for the fish.While Amelia is away the fish play some risky games.A big storm causes havoc.Will all 6 fish be safe?Follow the adventures of Gizmo, Tiddles, Jaws, Snapper, Bob and Fido