Wim Coleman

What do we lose when a great story goes missing? How do the myths, legends and stories we grow up with affect our daily lives? Middle-schoolers Gregory Guest and Yolanda Torres are about to find out As the only kids in Bainesboro who see that the world has gone horribly wrong, they must travel into the King Arthur legend to save today's "real" world from a legendary threat. Each one discovers that they have special skills that that can help right the wrongs that threaten the lives of their friends and families.

In 1807 at the age of 13, Brenton Dixon lived in Albany, New York, and expected to become a blacksmith's apprentice. Then one day he and his friends saw something strange out on the Hudson River, approaching from downstream. Many were sure that it was a fire-breathing monster and the sight created havoc on shore and on the water. It was Robert Fulton's pioneering steamboat the Clermont, making its maiden voyage from New York City to Albany.

Jim Hawkins discovers an old treasure map and sets out on a harrowing voyage to a faraway island, and runs into the violent sea along with many dangerous men seeking the same treasure. Written in graphic-novel format. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers."

An ancient myth is happening right now, changing all who discover it. Near the end of the Terminal Classic Mayan period, a high priest commits a murder where a sacrifice is needed. The consequences of his deed will reach across worlds and ages. In our own time, Lydia Rosenstrom is a master translator working with an archeological team in Yucatan and on a virtual reality simulation of the ancient site. She is drawn into a dangerous convergence of realities. This tightly-woven tale blends mysticism, technology, archaeology, and authentic Mayan history. This is not a saga about supposed prophecies of the end of the world! it is instead an engrossing story of challenges, consciousness change, and transformation. Living Now Book Awards--Mayan Interface won the Silver Medal for Adventure Fiction! "Modern science and ancient magic take on new and exciting meanings." -- Fred Alan Wolf, physicist and author "A fascinating exploration into a mythic past and technological future."-- N.Katherine Hayles, Professor of Literature, Director of Graduate Studies, Duke University "The circular nature of time and the need for change are recurring themes in this well-researched novel" -- Sharon Sullivan Mujica, former Director, Yucatec Maya Program, UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University