Bøger af Debbie Watson

When hidden powers awaken, two unsuspecting teens are drawn into a world of danger and magic.Whitney and Edward are ordinary teenagers, but their lives are about to take an extraordinary turn. Little do the teens know, they possess incredible powers that are entwined with the fate of a distant world called Yagdi.When a vengeful Ancient's quest for power threatens Yagdi and the life of its young dragon prince, dormant gifts awaken in the two young chosen ones. Plagued with haunting images of a distant world in peril, the teens are confused and frightened. The arrival of mysterious visitors brings hope, something Whitney and Edward desperately need. Embracing their newfound talents, the teens navigate a world of magic and peril as they risk everything to save the future king.Fearing the clever teens could block her path to power, the formidable Ancient concocts a devious plan to eliminate her young adversaries. Whitney and Edward face grave danger, but a fierce defender has vowed to protect them.Will they risk everything to defend Yagdi from a devious enemy? Embarking on this dangerous journey will shape their destinies forever, and Whitney and Edward will discover the true power of friendship. Fans of "The Last Dragon Chronicles, "The Chronicles of Narnia," and "A Wrinkle in Time" will love "The Polar Bear and the Dragon." This is Book 1 in a coming-of-age fantasy adventure series for ages 10 and up. Click "Read Sample" to begin Chapter 1 today.

Whitney, her mom, and their unique cat live on a sandy bluff overlooking Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Whitney has enjoyed a normal childhood, unaware of the unique gifts lying dormant deep inside her. But the summer of her thirteenth birthday changes everything! Strange new talents surface that can't be ignored or explained. On top of all that, she suddenly misses a father she never knew. A Chicago fireman, her father died tragically on the night she was born. Whitney loses sleep over frequent and frightening nightmares, and her disturbing new skills are baffling her. She needs help, and her mom, Susan, seems like the perfect confidant. They're very close and never keep secrets from each other. Yet a sudden instinct warns Whitney not to say anything. Doing so might put Whitney's mom in grave danger. Realizing she must find a way to deal with everything by herself, Whitney feels lost and alone. Powerful and strange new allies arrive without warning and in the nick of time. These new friends help Whitney cope with her nightmares and guide her toward understanding, and even welcoming, her unique abilities.

"Extract from Merleau-Ponty M. (2002). Phenomenology of perception"--Title page verso.

This book is a challenge to the concept of wellbeing as applied to children, suggesting that it should be understood at the level of the child, rather than a list of things that are needed in order to live well.