Books with title Island of Fortune

Mythical creatures, shapeshifters, and magic – a gripping fantasy series for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Narnia.A hidden island shrouded in fog. That unseen place Out There on the mainland where something terrible happened years ago. Only a handful of people left in the world...Or so the children are told.When Hal and Robbie make an astonishing discovery in the woods, they realize the adults of the small community have a dark secret. And the arrival of a mysterious woman at school proves it. Who is she? Where on earth did she come from? The classmates are more determined than ever to find out what their parents are hiding.But their lives are turned upside down when a girl in class reveals a secret. According to her, the children are slowly changing into monsters of myth and legend! Are they freaks of nature, or subjects of a sinister experiment?"I recommend these books. Read them with your children." —NYT bestselling author Piers Anthony

Put down your bestsellers, it's time for a little Pirates 101. How does anyone know about a pirate if he takes no prisoners, leaves no witnesses and shows no mercy? Fifteen-year-old Samuel Burke would like to know. Life has a funny way of answering questions. Sam was living out his fantasy as a midshipman aboard the Dolphin when Captain Silversword attacked. He quickly learns the truth when he is press-ganging into service aboard the Black Flag. Armed with the knowledge of the pirate's only weakness, Sam must face his fear and confront Silversword again to save his life, his friends and spare England, and the world for that matter, from the pirate’s tyranny or die trying. Fog of Fortune is book one of the Silversword Chronicles, a historical adventure series with a fresh spin on the business of pirating. Rediscover the thrill of the sea in this clean action adventure story. Experience the romance of a time gone by. Feel the lust of pirate's treasure. Find the strength to walk away from the temptation.Enjoy Book One

In 1620, teenager Ethan Williams sails from England to Canada to hunt sea cows in order to help support his struggling family. Ethan takes to the life quickly and learns everything he can from his uncle Cedric, the men, the ship’s captain, and a local native tribe, which includes the beautiful and mysterious Aponi. But a powerful storm separates Ethan from his crew on the eve of their departure, and he soon finds himself stranded. With only a few leftover supplies, a wild dog as a companion, and the skills he’s learned along the way, Ethan has to find a way to survive the winter so he can rendezvous with the ship when it returns the following year. But it’s more than just the lack of food and shelter that he has to cope with; there are also violent natives, pirates, freezing temperatures... and the French. The Islands of Fortune and Misfortune is a smart and exciting tale of one boy’s ingenuity in the face of incredible adversity and his determination to see the spring and the faces of his family again.

How do you know about a pirate if he takes no prisoners, leaves no witnesses, and shows no mercy? Captain Silversword attacks during the Dolphin's maiden voyage. In a moment of weakness, he breaks his own rule and press-gangs Samuel Burke into service aboard the Black Flag. Armed with the knowledge of the infamous pirate’s only weakness, Sam must face his fear and confront Silversword to save his life, his loved ones and spare the world from the pirate’s tyranny or die trying. Fog of Fortune is a Young Adult Historical Fiction with a fresh spin on the business of pirating. Rediscover the thrill of the sea. Experience the lust of pirate treasure. Find the strength to walk away from temptation.

In 1620, teenager Ethan Williams sails from England to Canada to hunt sea cows in order to help support his struggling family. Ethan takes to the life quickly and learns everything he can from his uncle Cedric, the men, the ship’s captain, and a local native tribe, which includes the beautiful and mysterious Aponi. But a powerful storm separates Ethan from his crew on the eve of their departure, and he soon finds himself stranded. With only a few leftover supplies, a wild dog as a companion, and the skills he’s learned along the way, Ethan has to find a way to survive the winter so he can rendezvous with the ship when it returns the following year. But it’s more than just the lack of food and shelter that he has to cope with; there are also violent natives, pirates, freezing temperatures... and the French. The Islands of Fortune and Misfortune is a smart and exciting tale of one boy’s ingenuity in the face of incredible adversity and his determination to see the spring and the faces of his family again.

Eight children on a foggy island begin to experience frightening physical transformations. Are they freaks of nature, or subjects of a dark, sinister experiment? With its ever-present fog, the island is a gloomy, dismal place. But according to the adults, the rest of the world is long dead; the island is all that's left. So when Hal and Robbie discover that the fog pours out of a hole in the ground in the middle of the woods, naturally they want to block it up. Imagine life without fog! However, a terrifying creature appears out of nowhere and chases them away. Then their attempt to leave the island on a raft is thwarted by a gigantic sea serpent. But this just the beginning. Before long, the children begin to experience changes. It starts with an itchy rash, or a hairy knuckle, or a few sharp fangs, and soon develops into full-blown transformations that astound and terrify the children. Then, inexplicably, a stranger arrives on the island...

In 1620, teenager Ethan Williams sails from England to Canada to hunt sea cows in order to help support his struggling family. Ethan takes to the life quickly and learns everything he can from his uncle Cedric, the men, the ship’s captain, and a local native tribe, which includes the beautiful and mysterious Aponi. But a powerful storm separates Ethan from his crew on the eve of their departure, and he soon finds himself stranded. With only a few leftover supplies, a wild dog as a companion, and the skills he’s learned along the way, Ethan has to find a way to survive the winter so he can rendezvous with the ship when it returns the following year. But it’s more than just the lack of food and shelter that he has to cope with; there are also violent natives, pirates, freezing temperatures... and the French. The Islands of Fortune and Misfortune is a smart and exciting tale of one boy’s ingenuity in the face of incredible adversity and his determination to see the spring and the faces of his family again.

The Wheel of Fortune GameBook is reproducible and allows kids to guess on geography, hypothesize on history, explore economics, speculate on civics and bet on biographies. The Wheel of Fortune GameBook can be used by an individual or by teams who tally their own scores. Having a wheel to spin to establish point values for questions adds a fun element to the game. This book covers fascinating state facts and meets state standards. The book includes game instructions, a pattern for making a Lazy Susan Wheel and prize suggestions.