Most Popular Books by James McDonald

Greyson Forrester was born and raised to be a powerful wizard. Then it all came crashing down when friends and family were killed when he was a teenager and he got the blame. His powers bound and banished from his home, he was given seven years to figure out what happened and to try and clear his name. The clock has almost run out and he is chasing dead end leads when an old friend calls in a marker. Two girls have been kidnapped, and the few powers he has left to him have made him one of the best trackers in the supernatural world. With his reputation following him, Greyson has made some interesting friends and influential enemies on this side of the veil, and beyond. And they all seem to have their hands in this case. Or tentacles. The Home Summonings series is a dark comedy set where gods and monsters, angels and demons, and obnoxious faerie are all trying to make their way in the world that has dismissed them as myth, or worse forgotten them. Now, some of them want to be remembered.

Learn about the amazing changes that frogs go through, and how their lives are uniquely tied to ours.Frogs don''t start out as the hopping, green creatures that we might see sitting on a lily pad or under a leaf. They go through an amazing change.I Am a Frog introduces kids to basic biological concepts about this awesome amphibian. Big, vibrant illustrations capture the attention of children ages 3-7. Large print and easy to follow words make this a great book for parents introducing kids to science, as well as for teachers reading to a preschool or elementary school classroom.

"A recurring theme is that of open secrets facts well known to historians and other academics in the Church, but kept from the faithful masses. These open secrets are not actively denied, just avoided so as not to cause offence to those who are familiar only with the Sunday-School version of events. Many Christians see their system of belief as dating from the earliest times, but this idea becomes difficult to sustain in the light of when and how key doctrines were established. Many ordinary Christians would be shocked to discover, for example, the prominent role played by violence and forgery in developing and promoting Christian doctrine."--Amazon website.

A miracle cure has been discovered that can eradicate every disease known to man. Yet there are powerful forces that will stop at nothing, including murder to stop the cure getting to the sick... Who are these people, and what is their agenda?

Ten-year-old Gabriella''s brother is a jerk, and his best friend and their neighbor is worse, Daddy just brought home a Nancy in the Nook doll that''s even creepier than the Ned in the Nook, and all she wants is to protect her back-yard domain and survive gymnastics. Now, Grandmother is visiting from her Austrian village to visit for the holidays, bringing heirloom decorations, her famous stöllen recipe, and a family legacy.When her grandmother gives her a special gift, will she use it to save her brother, or follow an ancient power?

Sami and Thomas Learn to Read Book 2 gives more learning material for beginning readers to confidently build their reading skill. Vocabulary development combined with entertaining stories that have simple sentences keep children engaged and excited about their reading accomplishments. Using a combination of words that can be sounded out and common sight words, Learn to Read with Sami and Thomas is the perfect continuation of your child''s reading journey. Vibrant images with captivating characters help young readers want to read again and again. For Beginning Readers ages 5 and up

John Bolt had destroyed the biggest human trafficking ring in Europe...Singlehandedly. Deprived of the assets of MI5, Bolt finds that the very men whom he had disgraced were using all their considerable power to bring him down. But Bolt had unfinished business.

On a sunny day, With two kids at play, A problem comes about. But rather than fight, And use their might, They decide to figure it out. Come along with Sami and Thomas on their adventure of cooperation, where a brother and a sister learn that working together makes for a much brighter day.

Arthur McKinnon had succeeded in prospering in America. Now there was one more thing he had to do. See the last of the hated Redcoats who had devastated his family

Grey Forrester is trying to use the few powers he has been left with to make a way in the world while he tries to find out why he has been banished from his home, and facing a trial for his life. Looking for any hint as to what happened nearly seven years earlier, a marker gets called in and he has to find two girls that have been kidnapped. As always, there is more than the obvious when you open the curtains on the veiled world.

Sami and Thomas continue their adventure in this vibrantly illustrated collection of contemporary poems for children. Whether it''s celebrating the value of family and friends or trying to quiet kittens with pairs of mittens, these poems will make you laugh, remember and imagine.

When the Nazis came to power in Germany, they persecuted all the Jews. It mattered not to them that a great number of Jews were non practicing and considered themselves as proud Germans first and Jews second. A lot of these Jews had fought for Germany in the Great War. This is the story of one such family.

The Alphabet by Cockroaches is a great book for kids who like to laugh at the gross and gooey side of life. Kids in preschool and kindergarten will learn their ABCs through the funny antics of a trio of silly cockroaches that match their favorite things with each letter of the alphabet. This is the perfect book for children 3-6, who are learning the alphabet, and like to laugh at creepy, crawly critters. Help your child learn their ABCs with a humorous alphabet book that explores the world of cockroaches. Wonderfully comical illustrations will keep kids engaged and laughing while they learn their letters.

John Bolt was on a rampage through Europe. Enraged by the killing of his friend and the kidnapping of his wife, He was on a killing spree which would only end when he had his revenge on the men responsible. Despite the police and the security forces arrayed against him, Bolt was determined to finish the job once and for all.

A complete book on breeding and marketing the most popular species of pet birds for the pet industry. The author has 25 years of experience in the field of exotic birds.

Calling all young space explorers, rev up your rockets! It¿s time to help Alpha rescue the alfurbets in this awesome ABC adventure book. Learning the alphabet is out of this world fun as Simon, the computer helps Alpha, the Alpha-bot keep the galaxy safe. It¿s an alphabet book that young astronauts will love! Travel through the entire alphabet in this ABC book that tells a story of spaceships, aliens and a super smart robot determined to rescue every missing letter! And to wrap it all up, sing along with Alpha and his alphabet song.A toddler ABC comic book that makes learning the alphabet an exciting space adventure.Comics for kids are a fun way for young children to learn their ABCs. For ages 2-5.

After the cold of Winter, comes the warmth of Spring. I Am Spring takes young children on a journey through the many important events that occur uniquely in the beautiful growing season of Spring. From sprouting seeds to buzzing bees, children, preschool through first grade, will learn the important changes that happen during this season of rebirth.Bright and colorful pictures of busy landscapes full of life are great for keeping the attention of kids ages 3-7. Large print and illustrations make it a perfect classroom book for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. I Am Spring is a vibrant nonfiction book that represents the science of the season of Spring in a storytelling fashion that is excellent for kids 5-8.When the day becomes longer than the night, and the leaves begin to sprout on the bare branches, and bugs and animals that were hiding start to reappear, get ready, because that means Spring is here!

Prepare children for kindergarten with Tracing Letters on the Alphabet Sea.Filled with pages of giant upper and lowercase letters that make it easy for little hands to learn pencil control, followed by pages of smaller letters for repetition and motor skill development.Over 100 illustrated practice pages that are sure to keep kids engaged while learning the alphabet.For children who are ready to advance in printing, check out Learn to Write with Sami and Thomas for more printing practice, basic word and sentence building.And for children just beginning to memorize the alphabet, check out Planting ABC in a Garden of Memory.