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Welcome to the Home of John McFadden’s Books
A Collection of Timeless Reads
Mirror, Mirror
"Mirror, Mirror" is a beautifully illustrated picture book perfect for reading to young children. This lyrical story is about a generous and wise wizard named Windra who grants a group of friends each one wish. As the story unfolds, each child figures out what their one wish will be until something much more important changes their minds. "Mirror, Mirror" is a moving tale of true friendship and generosity where everyone gets their wish. "Mirror,Mirror" also features a new word introduction page, three coloring pages, a search for missing items, and a connect the dots challenge.
Just Like Me
Max was having a great time in school, but no one around him was. Then a new kid showed up at school, and Max's whole world turned around. "Just Like Me" is a funny and inspiring story about how Max found a better version of himself; he just needed a little help finding it. “Just Like Me” is a beautifully illustrated picture book and features a new word introduction page, three coloring pages, a search for missing items, and a connect-the-dots challenge.
Ladybug Ball
When the best ladybug band in the land gets bounced from playing at the Ladybug Ball, Beni and his bandmates figure out a way to get back to the main stage. Little did they know that they would wind up in the middle of a disaster that could wipe out the whole ladybug kingdom. Ladybug Ball is an exciting, fast paced story for young readers about courage,determination, and that everyone matters.
Treviana I – “Holiday Stories for the Young Reader”
Three wonderful stories: Patches - an Easter Bunny Story, Wings - a Mother's Day Story, and Digger, Dug, Baxter, and Stinx - a Christmas Story. A fun and fascinating cast of characters work with Treviana to make Easter, Mother's Day, and Christmas the fantastic events that they are. Each story adds more characters, vocabulary, and more complex ideas to gently improve the young reader's comprehension skills. Treviana makes problem-solving fun for everyone!
Treviana II – “The Soaring Eagles Trilogy”
“Head, Heart, Hands”follows Trevi, a gifted teen at an elite performing arts school, as she and her talented friends stand up to bullies and overcome stage fright and sabotage.
“Sofia’s Wish” reunites the beloved characters with a new family, as a blood feud pushes them into a life-or-death showdown. Perfect for Escape Room fans.
“Uncle Dracula” pits Trevi’s crew against a ruthless villain, with drones, rattlesnakes, tech geniuses, and gangsters colliding in this thrilling battle.
Treviana III – “LoveTap”
"LoveTap" is the seventh story in the Treviana Series and the gloves are off. Trevi and her crew accept a seemingly simple job to find a lost cabin in the deep woods of Northern California. There was only one problem, the mob boss that hired them didn’t mention that they weren’t the only ones looking for the cabin. If you thought Uncle Dracula, Trevi’s last villain, was a nasty piece of work, just wait until you meet Amora.
Treviana IV – “Kellie McCaffery - Now Courage Has a Name”
The year is 1870. The place is Eastern Pennsylvania. The story is about Kellie McCaffery, twenty-four, widowed with three small children, who lives in a small mining town that did everything it could to destroy her—and failed.
Frank and Adele - From Soup To Nuts
Frank and Adele fell in love and got married in a memorable ceremony where it was said by all that they were made for each other, and for the most part they were...but that's not where the funny is. This book is about the other parts, the shaky ones, because that's where hilarious lives.
Zora’s Compass
“Zora’s Compass” is a compelling story about the intense and possibly unsolvable conflict between a soldier’s duty to fight and a doctor’s pledge to heal. Dr. Ezra Talon’s worlds as soldier and doctor collide in an unspeakable tragedy on a battlefield in Afghanistan, leaving him exiled from both…until he finds hope in a holy woman with the power to save him. Armed only with an ancient artifact and a promise, Talon embarks on a worldwide search for redemption that ends in a life-or-death climax in the foothills of Utah.
Freddie’s Grapes
Freddie was a nice fox. He always shared what he had, didn’t get into fights, and was really smart. But was he smart enough to get that luscious bunch of grapes that hung way above his head? Was he smart enough to not get thrown off the farm by the huge guard dog or eaten by an alligator…and what about the raging river that washed out the bridge? Was he smart enough to figure all that out? Let’s hope so, because Fanci Fox, the prettiest fox in the forest just loves grapes, and Freddie was going all out to bring them back for her.
Jenny
A discarded doll brings a bit of magic back into a young girl’s life that had recently been turned upside down.
Five Nuts, One Banana, and a Hat
When Joey, the Australian tree kangaroo, was preparing to move out of his mother’s pouch for good, it was obvious that he was going to need some help. One day, while wandering around the rainforest, he found a very small, very funny, and very smart partner on his road to growing up. All they had to do was not get eaten by something bigger than them…which was just about everything in the rainforest.
Reviews
Here’s what readers are saying about these captivating stories.
- Engaging and multi-dimensional storytelling
- Fast-moving plots and colorful, memorable characters
- Funny, heartfelt, and smart dialogue
Lovetap: Treviana III
“From medicine to psychology, and high tech to ballistics, this story has it all! Sprinkle in a dusting of romantic relationships and puppies, and voila! a recipe for a page turner. An exciting plot, interesting characters and great writing make this book a fun read that will brighten up a dull afternoon. Looking forward to the next adventures of Treviana and her friends.”
-AMA Mom
Kellie McCaffery: Now Courage Has a Name
“Mr. McFadden captures both the indomitable spirit of the protagonist, Kellie, and the historical backdrop of his story in a concise and highly entertaining manner. The writing is poignant, funny, and authoritative all at once. Hats off to the author for a rousing and thoroughly enjoyable read…”
-Judy H.
Kellie McCaffery
“Wow! This book had me from the first page. The author seamlessly weaves together the stories of two strong and fascinating women: one, a widowed miner's wife desperately trying to survive in the 1870s, and one, a very modern UCLA forensics professor tasked with solving a mass murder that happened during the same post-Civil War period. As in the author's other books, "Kellie McCaffery" features very clever and engaging dialogue and vivid descriptions of characters and scenes throughout. Highly recommended." ”
-Susan K
Lovetap: Treviana III
“I was so excited to see another installment of Treviana and this did not disappoint. I love the characters and their development throughout these fun and thrilling adventures. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite series of all time.”
-Thomas M.
Treviana: Holiday Stories for the Young Reader
“Treviana is a beautifully written book that can be enjoyed by a wide variety of ages. The characters are described in such detail and are very entertaining. I look forward to sharing the many adventures of Treviana with my grandchildren.”
-Howard R.
Treviana III: LoveTap
“This is an excellent book that defies you to put it down, so I read it in one sitting. I can always sleep later. Great writing on every page. Now I have to search for Treviana II!”
-Mary D.
“I bought this book for my son and he told me I had to read it. Both he and I found this book so entertaining and vastly interesting. I love tech and was impressed by Mr. McFadden’s depth of knowledge of everything from bullets to blood. I started this book and didn’t put it down until I finished it. Great read.”
-Michael F