Books with title Sylvester

Marigold hides from from a group of annoying children on the beach near her home and discovers a lane she has never seen before. At the end of the lane is a shop and in the shop window are an amazing group of kites, all with very realistic faces. As she stares at them, the big black one winks at her! Startles, she thinks she must have imagined it but then she meets Lewis, the grandson of Horatio the Kite Maker and is invited in to meet him and the kites; she finds they are all truly amazing and weirdly - alive. Sylvester, the big black kite proves to be very rude and naughty but she soon learns to admire his strength and courage as together with Lewis and her cousin Sonia, she embarks on a hair-raising adventure to find a precious lost kite. If they are to succeed, they have to get the better of a wicked and mysterious lady who might, or might not, be a witch.

Fifteen year old Sylvester Whitmeyer is a physically and verbally abused young man. He also has a brother who doesn't pay attention to him because of his stressful job. But Sylvester has needs and desires. His biggest need is to feel accepted. Which he doesn't. Not among his family. But his best friend introduces him to Julia, a girl from the other side of town who happens to be a Mexican. Sylvester despises her immediately. She, however is attracted to him right away. Despite his stand offish attitude toward her, she remains friends with him, especially when everyone else turns their back on him. As his father's abuse escalates, so does Sylvester's bad decisions. His desire of acceptance is so great that he dabbles with drugs, alcohol and even the occasional pornography. But little does he know about the prayers on his behalf. The question now remains: will he continue on the path of self destruction? Or will he let Julia help heal his broken heart and his shattered spirit? What will his choice be?

Many tales have been told of knights in shining armor rescuing their lady fair. But what happens when none of those brave men succeed? Who could possibly take all the risks that these 'men of steel' could not?When Princess Rosaline is captured by an evil sorceress, a peasant boy named Sylvester must summon the courage to set her free. Aided by his faithful dog Humphrey and some fantastic new friends, Sylvester will conquer any challenge, match any monster, and even face the wicked sorceress herself.This is a tale of adventure and friendship, a labyrinth of fantasy and magic. Come along with us and witness all the weird and wonderful things that await in Sylvester's Quest.

Sylvester Whitmeyer is a physically and verbally abused fifteen year old. His brother doesn't pay much attention to him because of his stressful job, but Sylvester has needs and desires. His biggest need is to feel accepted, something he just can't get from his family. His best friend introduces him to Julia, a Mexican girl from the other side of town. Sylvester despises her at first, although she is attracted to him right away, despite his stand offish attitude. When everyone else turns their back on him, she remains his friend. As his father's abuse escalates, so do Sylvester's bad decisions. Seeking acceptance is so great that he dabbles with drugs, alcohol and even the occasional pornography. Little does he know about the prayers on his behalf. The question now remains: Will he continue on the path of self destruction, or will he let Julia help heal his broken heart and his shattered spirit? What will his choice be?