Books with author bill-thompson

"Remember the Titans." Three enigmatic words received in an anonymous email that will change fourteen year old Justin McLeod's life forever.Smaller and slighter than the other teens in grade nine, Justin is the perfect target for bullies. But their taunts and abuse don't bother him, because he has a secret. After an accident at the age of twelve left him unharmed, Justin realized that he had become almost totally immune to physical pain and damage.Now he wants to stand up for himself, prove that he isn't afraid. But his mother won't hear of it. She fears that if his unique gift is discovered, the government would take him away from her and use him for their own purposes. He thinks that she's just being paranoid.And then Justin receives that mysterious email. 'Remember the Titans'? What does it mean? He's intrigued enough to research these Titans online. Once that resource is exhausted, he heads for the local library. And there things take a turn for the worse.Justin is confronted by a menacing group of brown-suited men who follow him home. Terrified, he finds himself trapped in his apartment with his mother and the custodian, Mr. Wilson. And when the strangers begin battering down the front door, Wilson offers Justin his one chance to escape to safety...using his own bathtub.

Chris Wright ran away to live on the streets when his parents were killed only a few days apart. He had no family and didn't want to be left in the care of strangers. Three years later and now almost fourteen, Chris has discovered that he has the power to heal...and the power to harm.A gang of thugs who call themselves 'Talon' want to use Chris and his powers, but he refuses to be used, by anyone. Unfortunately, the gang won't take no for an answer and has tried to force him to join them. He escaped, barely, but now he realizes that he has to either run and hide or leave town to get away from them. And that's when he meets a man named Judge Hawkes who offers him protection...for a price.In return for a safe haven, the judge wants Chris to use his powers to fight the forces of evil. Chris is skeptical to say the least. But according to Judge Hawkes, the end of days is coming and Chris, and those like him, may be humanity's only hope of survival.So now Chris had to make a choice. Run from Talon and spend his life looking over his shoulder, waiting for them to strike, or join the judge and his crazy plan to stop the Apocalypse. Time is short and he has to choose now.

History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the time of the Vikings that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers! Contains awesome illustrations! From battle-axe-wielding tribes plundering the greatest cities of Europe to powerful kings and queens ruling their dominions with iron fists, the Vikings were some of the most feared and fearless figures in European history. Find the bravest heroes, the most menacing villains, and unbelievably awesome facts and myths inside this action-packed overview that will amaze kids with tales of a people so incredible...it's hard to believe they were real. History buff and popular blogger Ben Thompson's lively storytelling style brings the Vikings back to life in this second book in the exhilarating Guts & Glory series!

Thirteen year old Christopher Wright was a kid from the streets. When word got out that he could heal with a touch, a gang known as Talon tried to recruit him. When Chris turned them down, the gang attempted to take him by force. On the run, Chris met Judge Hawkes, the head of a mysterious group known as the Angelic Dominion. The judge informed the skeptical teen that he was one of a group of young people who had been born with the souls of angels. They had been sent to Earth to stop the forces of Hell from bringing about the Apocalypse.To escape Talon, Chris reluctantly accompanied the judge back to his home to learn that he had, in fact, been telling the truth. He met others like himself and discovered that he wasn't simply the bearer of an angel's soul. His was the soul of one of the very first archangels: Sariel, brother of Michael and Lucifer.Doomed to dwell in Purgatory and guard the Gates of Heaven, Sariel is determined to stop his Fallen brother's forces here on Earth before they can destroy humanity and march on Heaven itself.

A heart warming and empowering story of an adorable little bunny rabbit who cannot keep still. Tilley Tumble is the busiest, bounciest and bendiest little bunny in Barley Burrow! Tilley is full of energy - she leaps through the forest and she swings from the trees, and she spends most of her time upside down. But Tilley Tumble creates such a mess and poor Mommy Tumble does not know what to do. When a new gymnastics club opens in Barley Burrow, Tilley can’t wait to join. She is nervous but dreams that one day she might become a famous gymnastics superstar. Tilley soon discovers that gymnastics is not so easy for a little bunny. She thinks her ears are too long and her feet are too big, and she is too scared to jump off the vault. Will Tilley Tumble conquer her fears? And can a little bunny really become the next gymnastics superstar? In this beautifully illustrated picture book, you will follow the adventures of an adorable little bunny, as she bounces through life, overcomes her fears and follows her dreams. This is a great, fun book for girls and boys who love bunny rabbits and love being active. It encourages physical activity and will help to motivate children to get out and get active. It is aimed at children aged 3 to 11. If you like animal tales such as Angelina Ballerina, Peter Rabbit, Miffy, Hello Kitty, Peppa Pig or Lettice Rabbit, then you will love these adorable little bunnies.Tilley Tumble is the first of five books in the Tumble Tails series.

This complete omnibus collects every story from the Eisner Award-winning Scary Godmother series of kid's books and comics in one place for the first time.Enjoy this definitive collection of the hit series that has been adapted into two animated specials and a stage show, full of strange happenings, kind monsters, and Halloween adventures sure to delight and spook young and old alike!Includes the fully painted kid's books Scary Godmother, The Revenge of Jimmy, The Mystery Date, and The Boo Flu, as well as every comic-book story in the Scary Godmother canon and a sketchbook section featuring early concept art.

Scary Godmother has come down with the terrible Boo Flu! Will Halloween come at all this year? Of course it will, thanks to her good friend, Hannah Marie! This plucky little girl bites off a bit more than she can chew when she bravely volunteers to become the substitute mistress of all things Spooky. Written in delightful rhyming prose - whimsical fun for readers of all ages!

When Harry's fed-up mother kicks him out of her basement, the freeloading werewolf avoids finding an apartment and a job by preying on the hospitality of his friends. But it only takes the obnoxious Harry a few hours to destroy his neighbors' good will, leaving him right back where he started. Desperate, Harry grudgingly takes a job with Bug-a-Boo's boss as a replacement monster to scare some local lumberjacks. The results are completely unexpected and nothing short of hilarious!

This Book Will Help Your Child Cope With Grief And Find HealingThe untimely loss of a loved one is a shock to everyone - especially to a child. What happened to Grandma? Why isn't she coming back? And if she's gone to a different place, what is it like?And way too often,adults don't know how to answer these questions. You may do your best to help your child cope with their grief, but you're likely to say and do the wrong things because - let's be honest - no one ever taught you how to explain death to a child.This children's book, written by a mental health professional, will help your family cope with the loss of a loved one. It tells the story of a boy named BJ who lost his grandmother to cancer. The book clearly portrays his grief and confusion, the difficult but sincere conversations he has with his parents, and the moment of healing when BJ senses the presence of his new guardian angel.With the help of this book, you will:●Open up a difficult conversation about the loss of a loved one●Help your child understand death in an age-appropriate way●Introduce Christian concepts of heaven and afterlife●Support your child in coping with grief and loss●Help your child start the healing processThis book is aimed at families who are coping with the loss of a loved one, but it will also help school counselors, teachers, therapists, and church groups.Scroll up, click on "Buy now with 1-Click" and help your child cope with their grief.