Bøger af Hank Ellis

A forest filled with secrets, or the strange imaginings of a few townspeople. Someone is about to discover the truth.School's out and two adventurous brothers can't wait to explore their favorite place. Ages twelve and ten, Peter and David Wilson have visited the forest behind their house ever since they could walk. This day in late June begins no different than any other but ends with an astonishing discovery of an underground cavern protected from the elements for centuries. Despite the excitement of discovery, a dream convinces Peter it must remain a secret-even from his parents. More dreams and many riddles are deciphered by both boys before they meet Eli-the maker of their dreams. Through a series of strange and supernatural encounters, Peter and David Wilson rely on resourcefulness, perseverance, and love to lead them to an opportunity they could never have imagined and make a decision that will change their lives forever.The first book in "The Promise" series.Grade level 7 and up - Reading ages 10-100"Readers are kept on the edge of their seats...""...a story that will keep both younger and older readers intrigued."-OnlineBookClub.org reviews

The Exciting New Book in "The Promise" Series: Discovering Their Gifts"The tale has a timely environmental message made more exciting by the theme of developing special powers." -Kirkus ReviewsHave you ever wondered what it would be like if you were an adolescent boy or girl and you were given the incredible gift of invisibility? And suppose you could heal animals and people but you couldn't tell anyone? In this second book of The Promise series, two ordinary brothers, Peter and David Wilson, from a rural town in New England, and eventually a beautiful young girl from Brazil, are given these gifts and more. But special gifts often require extraordinary sacrifice. No one-friends, school mates, even Mom and Dad-can know of these remarkable abilities. For if they do, their gifts will vanish in an instant. Is the cost of this secrecy too high? Can they juggle everyday life with their newfound talents? Travel with these special youngsters and learn from their mysterious mentors in a fantastic adventure as they use their amazing powers to help save the beleaguered earth.Book One - The Promise: A Perilous Journey.A branch of a crashing tree pierces the ground and leaves a hole to a void below. This is all it takes for brothers Peter and David Wilson to explore the unknown-a cavern hidden from the world for millennia. The boys' dreams, persistence, and determination will solve many riddles, but their carelessness may be their ending. The adventure to meet the man called Eli is perilous indeed, but the gifts they are offered may be the opportunity of a lifetime.