Books with title The summer of the swans

Twelve-year-old twins Eric and Susan are off on wild another adventure with Aunt Sally and Uncle Merle in Summer of the Sharks, Volume 2 of the Treasures by the Sea series by author Sally Streib. When Aunt Sally is asked to conduct a reef study on the remote island of Eleuthera, Bahamas, she invites the twins to join her. Susan is excited. She can’t wait to discover new creatures under the sea. Eric, her twin brother, must overcome his fears of the deep and learn to trust God to take care of him. Will Eric and Susan be able to meet the challenges on Eleuthera? Will a new friend help Eric overcome his fear? Jump into the sea with the twins and their new family. Discover new lessons from nature and the Bible. Discover how Spotted Eagle Rays help Eric overcome his fear of the deep. Learn what happens when Susan and Aunt Sally encounter a shark in the fish pond channel. Like Eric and Susan, you can learn how to overcome fear and trust in God’s plans for your life.

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . .

'That's not a bird,' Mari said, disbelievingly. 'That's another dragon . . .'A year after she discovered a tiny dragon on the beach, life is getting back to normal for Mari Jones and Gweeb, when two unexpected events turn it upside down again.First comes the news that Mari's mum Rhian is expecting a baby, meaning that her boyfriend Gareth and Mari's best friend Dylan will be moving in with them on the farm. Even more incredibly, Gweeb's family have returned to lay their eggs in the same cave where Mari first found her secret dragon.With tourists flocking to the beach for the summer, Mari has her work cut out to keep the dragons hidden and safe, especially when disgraced scientist Dr Griff Griffiths turns up on the hunt for a story. And when Griff manages to find and steal Gweeb's precious egg, Mari must stage a daring rescue mission before it's too late . . .

The old smelter had stood abandoned as long as Ron and his friends, Donny and Steve could remember. Ron and his friends are in for a surprise as the summer begins. Their plan to enter the scary smelter grounds and prove their bravery turns into a nightmare as they discover something totally unexpected. A body is found near the fence that surrounds the old smelter and a murder investigation begins. Ron’s brother Vern and his friend Gary who are experts at exploring the old smelter tell Ron and his friends a strange tale. They take Ron and his friends to the smelter where they are confronted by something that defies the imagination. As more bodies and it seems the police are stumped Ron and his friends begin to suspect that a werewolf is in their midst. A frightening story ensues as Ron and his friends try to kill the werewolf.

Childhood summer vacations are always special, but the summer before a life-changing event like your first year of high school can be particularly memorable. The great unknown of venturing out of your neighborhood comfort zone and meeting new friends can be stressful but also holds out the promise of meeting lifelong friends.The Summer of 1964 tells the story of Marty McAlynn, a fourteen-year-old boy, as he experiences his last summer before entering secondary school. As the summer develops, it is shaping up as the greatest summer of his young life for several reasons. His favorite team, the almost always hapless Philadelphia Phillies, are defying all expectations and are in the thick of a red-hot pennant race. Marty is also indulging his creative passion and love of the classic Universal horror movies by making his very own home movie, a monster film about Frankenstein and the Wolfman. Marty lives in the heart of South Philadelphia with his large family headed by his dad, Martin Senior, a Philadelphia fireman; his mom, Veronica, a stay-at-home mother of ten children; and his maternal grandfather, Adolph, a World War I veteran and refugee from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Marty discovers the joys and heartache of a summer that will never be forgotten. It is also a bittersweet tale of how baseball can bind three generations with agonizing thrills, heartbreaking defeats and lifetime memories.