Books with author William T. Holt

"Dear Mum,We have just moved into our new home, although there's nothing 'new' about it. The whole place stinks of mouldy mushrooms, and is falling to bits. There's no electricity, so I'm having to write this by candlelight. And even worse, I've got to share a room with HIM."Old and crumbling it might be, but the derelict cottage contains an amazing secret: and ancient magic power that enables Bryony and her hated stepbrother Edwin to make their wishes come true.But the children discover there are some things even magic cannot fix; and when their plans to rid themselves of each other go wrong, Bryony and Edwin must work together to save Wychetts, and the world, from the clutches of the evil Shadow Clan...

"This is not the key to a door, but the Key to Magic itself..."But there is only one Wychetts Key, and there are two Guardians!A summer holiday becomes a nightmare for Bryony and Edwin when an argument about the Wychetts Key causes a freak surge of magic energy. The Key is lost, and the children are plunged into a sinister animal underworld.On one side is the notorious Ratello Mob, the meanest rat gang ever; on the other side is the Sisterhood, a brood of venomous spiders led by the twisted Widow Splicefinger.At the mercy of the island's criminal inhabitants, Bryony and Edwin must forge rival alliances in a quest to find the Key and control its power. But a far more terrible danger waits them in the Pit..."Wychetts and the Key to Magic" is the second book in the Wychetts series by William Holley. Ideal for 9 to 12 years olds, adults will also enjoy the blend of magic and humour continued from the first novel "Wychetts".

The fifth book in the Wychetts series sees the young Guardians in their most incredible adventure yet!The Thunderstone has been stolen, and devastating storms are unleashed across the world... Things get worse when Bill is kidnapped by a race of amphibious shape-shifting goblins, and it seems even the magic of the Wise Ones won’t be enough to save the day. Bryony sets off to find her father, whilst Edwin seeks the help of the cocky Weather Vane; but a trap has been set, and it soon becomes apparent that Wychetts’ enemies are planning more than global weather chaos... Rich in magic, mystery and humour, the Wychetts series of books are stories for 9-12 year olds which adults will also enjoy. Wychetts (pronounced “Witch-etts”) is an ancient timber framed cottage which, although derelict and crumbling, contains an amazing magic power that is awoken accidentally by Bryony and her stepbrother Edwin. On discovering their new-found powers, the children embark upon a series of incredible adventures that will change their lives forever!

“Welcome to the Dungeon of Dreams... the dungeon from which there is no escape, no reprieve. You are doomed to rot in the darkness, never again to feel the sun on your face. Your emaciated body will feed the ravenous rats, and your tortured soul will linger in these foul confines for all eternity...”It’s Bryony’s birthday, and Edwin has prepared a party for his stepsister. Then a letter arrives that changes everything, and the surprise appearance of an old acquaintance sparks a journey through time in a race to save Wychetts from a deadly magic spell.Whilst in the dungeon, in the deep dark dankness, someone is waiting for Bryony…The sixth book in the Wychetts series plunges Edwin and Bryony into an exhilarating adventure in a world where everything is not as it seems. What is the secret of the dungeon? Can Bryony escape to meet up with her mother? What is 'slunge'? And why does Edwin end up wearing a pair of yellow tights? The answer to all these questions and more can be found in this penultimate episode of the Wychetts saga!

The third book in the Wychetts series is Bryony and Edwin's darkest adventure yet!“Forgive me, but you must be lost if you’re heading towards Barrenbrake Farm...”A pleasant country hike turns into a struggle to save the world, when a shortcut home takes Bryony, Edwin and their parents through a derelict farm manned by walking scarecrows.Held captive by the farm’s cruel owners, the children must face their darkest fears to prevent an old enemy raising an ancient power and plunging the whole planet into eternal darkness...

No Bullies in the Huddle is a story of how students can deal with the issue of bullying. Cameron Matthews and his family relocate from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. He loves to play the game of football and his favorite player is Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, DeSean Jackson. Shortly after arriving at his new school, Cameron has a confrontation with an older student who is jealous of his football talents and threatens to take his position on the football field. Cameron is urged by one of his new friends to confide in an adult. Good advice for students to share among each other.

The fourth book in the Wychetts series.“The Tome Terriblis is different to most spell books,” explained Inglenook. “Instead of reading the spells, you have to write them yourself. The power in the Tome takes the words and turns them into magic.”Bryony’s lips curved into a smile. “So whatever I write would actually happen?”“Indeed. But as I said, the book is not for lending. If the Tome Terriblis fell into the wrong hands, the results could be catastrophic.”Secretly ‘borrowing’ the Tome from the Wychetts library, Bryony uses its magic to make her the brainiest pupil in her class, and unwittingly wins a place at a special new school for intellectually gifted children.Suspecting Bryony of cheating, the jealous Edwin discovers the Tome and takes Bryony’s place. All seems to be going well when he makes a new friend, but Edwin soon realises the green haired girl called Maddy is not all she seems, and that the Schrunkopf Institute is hiding a sinister secret.Unable to use their own magic, Bryony and Edwin must stop the crazed Professor Schrunkopf conducting his twisted experiments, and prevent the power of the Tome Terriblis being unleashed by a vengeful witch...

Bryan Fuller had been in the boys’ orphanage for 14 years. The other boys didn’t like him; they were jealous because he was bigger, stronger and smarter than all of them. Years earlier the FBI had told him his mother died when he was born. They said that his father had stolen millions in a bank robbery and later died in an FBI shoot-out. He thought there was something fishy about their story but he couldn't figure out what the truth was. Bryan was supposed to start high school in the fall but now an old widow in Arizona had chosen him to be her Foster Child. He thought maybe this would solve all of his problems and give him a fresh start in life. But, when he got there, a greater mystery awaited him. Why wouldn't she let him in the house? Why did she try to feed him dog food? Why did he have to sleep in the barn? Why was there a secret room buried deep under the barn, complete with all facilities and even a computer system? Who had lived there and why had they obviously been gone for years? Why had someone been digging holes all over the barnyard; what were they looking for? Why was there a boat-trailer by the lake but no boat anywhere in sight? In Bryan’s quest to solve these mysteries he would use his intelligence and strength to make friends, home-school himself, overcome a group of bullies, invent something that helped people worldwide, learn to fly an airplane and become the richest teenager in America. And, just when he thought girls would never like him, he would win the heart of the prettiest girl in the state. Everyone knew there was something amazing and special about Bryan. But, after seeing what Bryan had accomplished in just four years, they were all going to be even more amazed to find out what his next adventure would be. Bryan was going to need a Passport!

This volume was published in 1900 and is a series of short sketches of statesmen, military captains, orators, jurists, preachers, men of literature, etc. George Washington Patrick Henry Thomas Jefferson Henry Lee James Monroe John Marshall James Madison John Sevier Andrew Jackson Peter Cartwright John Pendleton Kennedy Edgar Allan PoeHenry Clay John C. Calhoun John Randolph Robert Y. Hayne Thomas H. Benton Sam Houston William Henry Harrison John Tyler George F. Pierce John Bell John B. McFerrin James K. Polk Roger B Taney Zachary Taylor David Crockett Jefferson Davis Abraham Lincoln Robert E. Lee Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Enoch M. Marvin William E. Munsey Alexander H. Stephens Paul H. Hayne Henry Timrod Augusta Evans Wilson Andrew Johnson Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) Albert Taylor BledsoeHenry Watterson George W. Cable Holland N. McTyeire Sidney Lanier Mary Murpree Joel Chandler Harris James Lane Allen From the book's Introductory:The most enlarging of all studies is the study of human history, and all history is at bottom only biography. It was with this view that the editor of the Children' s Visitor, in which the following sketches first appeared, arranged for their preparation. Mr. Will T. Hale, who has acquired a national reputation for both his prose and poetic writings, was chosen to do the work on account of his genius for historic treatment, combined with a broad and generous spirit, which was a guaranty against any offensive sectionalism.It was deemed wise to establish such a series as that which bears the title "Great Southerners" for the purpose of more accurately informing our children and young people touching those men who in various life works have reflected credit upon the land which gave them birth.