Books published by publisher Lightningsource

For the mother and son who crave a rule-free, creative way to connect with each other. This engaging prompt journal is the perfect tool to strengthen your mother son relationship. Record memories together, swap stories, compare perspectives, and explore common and unique interests. Letters back and forth and interactive lists invite you both to reflect, write, and doodle about topics timely to your life as he builds self-confidence and improves his penmanship. Let master storycatcher Katie Clemons help your son unearth the power of his story and best of all . . . discover a great bond with his mom. For ages 9 and up.

A wheelbarrow, a cable drum, gardening tools, and a pickaxe are unusual items on a wedding registry, but that’s what Mac and Siggy, a German professional couple, needed in order fulfill their dream to start organic gardening, then emigrating to Ireland to seek a healthier and simpler life in an unspoiled country.It’s the 80's, the height of the Cold War, and a time of rearmament and potential political disaster. When Chernobyl blows up in 1986, they are scared enough by its fall-out to opt out of their comfort zone and make fundamental changes to the lives of their young family.More than just fleeing the nuclear threats, they want to blaze a new path to a more self-sustaining and wholesome lifestyle. A period of intense learning and acquiring new skills follows: How to raise chickens, pluck geese, breed cattle and sheep, and how to grow all kinds of vegetables. Soon they find out that farming means a never ending workload.. A strict, inflexible routine is required on the farm; their roles change sharply with day-to-day demands and problems they never envisioned. Even cultural differences between Ireland and Germany contribute to their stress. They almost kill themselves (and each other) to produce healthy food.Lovers of Ireland, arm-chair gardeners and travelers experience a real life account of the most ancient and mysterious European cultures instead of the prevailing shamrock- and -leprechaun image.

Eighth graders Sonny and Breanne look nothing alike--a short black boy, a tall white girl. Their special friendship develops when they discover they both have psychic powers: they can read minds, and ghosts communicate with them. Sonny's and Breanne's special gifts are even stronger when they work together. Follow them as their spirit friends help them solve mysteries.

The You Cans and their teachers go on an adventure. While on the adventure they learn more about themselves and their teammates. Together they work through challenges and celebrate victories. They also learn who to listen to and who not to listen to. Many lessons are learned by those that read this adventure! As a result of reading this book, many insightful conversations occur with students and their mentors!

Ginger is a happy kitten. He likes his school friends, loves playing pawball and even enjoys his lessons! Until Tiddles comes to Felix Street School. Yes, There's a new cat at school - and he doesn't look friendly. When Tiddles joins the class, it soon becomes clear he may be the biggest bully the school has ever seen. This edition includes the first three Ginger Ninja stories bound together. This well-loved author's classic tale is big on themes of bullying and friendship - handled with care and humour. Perfect for newly confident readers. Black and white with integrated illustrations on every page.