Author: Amber Jo Illsley
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452526966
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
This is the first in a series about author Amber Jo Illsley's cat, Reilly, whose full name is Seamus O?Reilly. A semi-fictional, illustrated story, Reilly ? A Dreadful, Adorable Cat centers around the cat's antics and witty repartee with the author, inviting occasional interjections from the sleepy and long-suffering Katie O?Brien, Reilly's girlfriend. From Reilly's viewpoint, the world is a fascinating place, and he views himself as the most fascinating part of it. A chauvinist to the worst degree, Reilly still manages to ingratiate himself with many of the people he comes in contact with?providing he leaves his claws sheathed?but he is more than content to make enemies of most other cats, except Katie. And even she is not exempt from Reilly's bullying ways, although she does have some subtle methods of her own in getting around Reilly. Reilly is both a bully and an adorable cat, hence the name for the first in this series: ?Reilly ? A Dreadful, Adorable Cat?.
Reilly - A Dreadful, Adorable Cat
Author: Amber Jo Illsley
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452526966
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
This is the first in a series about author Amber Jo Illsley's cat, Reilly, whose full name is Seamus O?Reilly. A semi-fictional, illustrated story, Reilly ? A Dreadful, Adorable Cat centers around the cat's antics and witty repartee with the author, inviting occasional interjections from the sleepy and long-suffering Katie O?Brien, Reilly's girlfriend. From Reilly's viewpoint, the world is a fascinating place, and he views himself as the most fascinating part of it. A chauvinist to the worst degree, Reilly still manages to ingratiate himself with many of the people he comes in contact with?providing he leaves his claws sheathed?but he is more than content to make enemies of most other cats, except Katie. And even she is not exempt from Reilly's bullying ways, although she does have some subtle methods of her own in getting around Reilly. Reilly is both a bully and an adorable cat, hence the name for the first in this series: ?Reilly ? A Dreadful, Adorable Cat?.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452526966
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
This is the first in a series about author Amber Jo Illsley's cat, Reilly, whose full name is Seamus O?Reilly. A semi-fictional, illustrated story, Reilly ? A Dreadful, Adorable Cat centers around the cat's antics and witty repartee with the author, inviting occasional interjections from the sleepy and long-suffering Katie O?Brien, Reilly's girlfriend. From Reilly's viewpoint, the world is a fascinating place, and he views himself as the most fascinating part of it. A chauvinist to the worst degree, Reilly still manages to ingratiate himself with many of the people he comes in contact with?providing he leaves his claws sheathed?but he is more than content to make enemies of most other cats, except Katie. And even she is not exempt from Reilly's bullying ways, although she does have some subtle methods of her own in getting around Reilly. Reilly is both a bully and an adorable cat, hence the name for the first in this series: ?Reilly ? A Dreadful, Adorable Cat?.
Reilly – Running Full Circle
Author: Amber Jo Illsley
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452530882
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
This is the third book in the trilogy on Seamus OReilly the cats exploits. He can talk and still has plenty to say, despite growing older and seemingly more mature. But mature is a dirty word in Reillys opinion. As far as hes concerned, hes ageless. To the adorable and yet chauvinistic Reilly, the world is a fascinating place and he is the most fascinating part of it. Reilly manages to ingratiate himself with many of the people around him, provided he leaves his claws retracted. Caught in the middle of the big pussycats capers is Reillys owner, who already knows that there is no one the ornery feline is more protective of than her. In this semi-fictional story, accompanied by illustrations and poetry, Reilly continues with his carefree adventures, entertaining antics, and witty repartee, initially with girlfriend Katie and later on with his new girlfriend, Chloe Arabella, and his owner.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452530882
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
This is the third book in the trilogy on Seamus OReilly the cats exploits. He can talk and still has plenty to say, despite growing older and seemingly more mature. But mature is a dirty word in Reillys opinion. As far as hes concerned, hes ageless. To the adorable and yet chauvinistic Reilly, the world is a fascinating place and he is the most fascinating part of it. Reilly manages to ingratiate himself with many of the people around him, provided he leaves his claws retracted. Caught in the middle of the big pussycats capers is Reillys owner, who already knows that there is no one the ornery feline is more protective of than her. In this semi-fictional story, accompanied by illustrations and poetry, Reilly continues with his carefree adventures, entertaining antics, and witty repartee, initially with girlfriend Katie and later on with his new girlfriend, Chloe Arabella, and his owner.
All Due to Reilly
Author: Amber Jo Illsley
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452529019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Seamus OReilly can talk and he has plenty to say. To the adorable feline and notorious male chauvinist Reilly, the world is a fascinating place and he is the most fascinating part of it. Reilly manages to ingratiate himself with many of the people around him, providing he leaves his claws retracted. However Reilly, who is filled with feline attitude, is more than content to make enemies of most catsexcept his demure girlfriend. Katie OBrien, who is prone to becoming stuck on neighbours rooftops, must rely on subtle methods to overcome Reillys pushy ways and win him over. Caught in the middle of the big pussycats capers is Reillys owner who already knows there is no one the ornery feline is more protective of than her. In this semi-fictional story accompanied by illustrations and poetry, Reilly the cat continues with his carefree adventures, entertaining antics, and witty repartee with his girlfriend and his owner.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1452529019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Seamus OReilly can talk and he has plenty to say. To the adorable feline and notorious male chauvinist Reilly, the world is a fascinating place and he is the most fascinating part of it. Reilly manages to ingratiate himself with many of the people around him, providing he leaves his claws retracted. However Reilly, who is filled with feline attitude, is more than content to make enemies of most catsexcept his demure girlfriend. Katie OBrien, who is prone to becoming stuck on neighbours rooftops, must rely on subtle methods to overcome Reillys pushy ways and win him over. Caught in the middle of the big pussycats capers is Reillys owner who already knows there is no one the ornery feline is more protective of than her. In this semi-fictional story accompanied by illustrations and poetry, Reilly the cat continues with his carefree adventures, entertaining antics, and witty repartee with his girlfriend and his owner.
Muse on the Discerning Cat
Author: Amber Jo Illsley
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504301315
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
This is a book of poetry about much loved cats; their individual photographs included. From tiger tabbies and tortoiseshells, to red tabbies, Orientals, little black cats, Persians, a Blue Cream Shorthair Persian, a Norwegian Forest Cat, a Himalayan and others. All are precious and have their individual personalities that enrichen our lives so much.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504301315
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
This is a book of poetry about much loved cats; their individual photographs included. From tiger tabbies and tortoiseshells, to red tabbies, Orientals, little black cats, Persians, a Blue Cream Shorthair Persian, a Norwegian Forest Cat, a Himalayan and others. All are precious and have their individual personalities that enrichen our lives so much.
Regards From Aunty Jane
Author: Amber Jo Illsley
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1946540188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Ruby-Jane Ryan is a hardworking freelance journalist in Christchurch, New Zealand, who is widely traveled in her profession. She has friends who are prone to gossip, and though Ruby-Jane is fond of them, they also annoy the heck out of her. One of them is constantly trying to woo her into ascending new heights with him, preferably in his spa pool. Another stretches their friendship with his complaints as well as his problems with various unsuitable women he finds online. She finally gets moral support and love from a gorgeous Irish occupational therapist she meets during the course of her work. Ruby-Jane’s additional work as an advice columnist written by “Agony Aunt” is kept secret from her gossipy friends. It’s through her column that she’s able to exact a form of revenge on her persistently annoying pals. After all, why should she take advice when she’s the one dishing it out?
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1946540188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Ruby-Jane Ryan is a hardworking freelance journalist in Christchurch, New Zealand, who is widely traveled in her profession. She has friends who are prone to gossip, and though Ruby-Jane is fond of them, they also annoy the heck out of her. One of them is constantly trying to woo her into ascending new heights with him, preferably in his spa pool. Another stretches their friendship with his complaints as well as his problems with various unsuitable women he finds online. She finally gets moral support and love from a gorgeous Irish occupational therapist she meets during the course of her work. Ruby-Jane’s additional work as an advice columnist written by “Agony Aunt” is kept secret from her gossipy friends. It’s through her column that she’s able to exact a form of revenge on her persistently annoying pals. After all, why should she take advice when she’s the one dishing it out?
Best Regards From Aunty Jane
Author: Amber Jo Illsley
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 198229793X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Ruby-Jane Ryan is a hardworking and widely travelled freelance journalist in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has friends who are prone to gossip and although Ruby-Jane is fond of them, they also annoy the heck out of her. One of them is constantly trying to woo her, without success, into ascending new spiritual heights with him, preferably in his spa pool. Another stretches their friendship with his complaints as well as his problems with various women he discovers on dating dates online. Additional work for Ruby-Jane is as an advice columnist, written by an 'agony aunt' and who is kept secret from her gossipy friends. It's through her column that she's able to exact a form of revenge on her persistently annoying pals who write to her column, not knowing she is, in fact, 'Aunty Jane'. For relaxation and a good laugh, Ruby-Jane loves to watch old movies, amusing documentaries and old, cheesy ads on TV...
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 198229793X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Ruby-Jane Ryan is a hardworking and widely travelled freelance journalist in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has friends who are prone to gossip and although Ruby-Jane is fond of them, they also annoy the heck out of her. One of them is constantly trying to woo her, without success, into ascending new spiritual heights with him, preferably in his spa pool. Another stretches their friendship with his complaints as well as his problems with various women he discovers on dating dates online. Additional work for Ruby-Jane is as an advice columnist, written by an 'agony aunt' and who is kept secret from her gossipy friends. It's through her column that she's able to exact a form of revenge on her persistently annoying pals who write to her column, not knowing she is, in fact, 'Aunty Jane'. For relaxation and a good laugh, Ruby-Jane loves to watch old movies, amusing documentaries and old, cheesy ads on TV...
Forever Bountiful
Author: Amber Jo Illsley
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982296984
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
The very learned, intuitive and crafty Dr Ulan Kavoski and his dodgy friends Grannie O’Shaunessy and Jock McFadden continue their humorous story in this second book set in the beginning of the new millennium. They are three very unlikely friends and as part of their modus operandi with others, that interaction is either for good, or more likely for bad...
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982296984
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
The very learned, intuitive and crafty Dr Ulan Kavoski and his dodgy friends Grannie O’Shaunessy and Jock McFadden continue their humorous story in this second book set in the beginning of the new millennium. They are three very unlikely friends and as part of their modus operandi with others, that interaction is either for good, or more likely for bad...
Unconditional Rose 2
Author: Amber Jo Illsley
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504303148
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A selection of 101 poems in this illustrated collection take you through the varying dimensions of the spiritual realm, cat antics, the blues, legends, rediscovering friendship, tongue-in-cheek humor, nostalgia, and tributes to important people. I have known Amber Jo Illsley for many years. I am a very prosaic kind of writer, but we need a poet of Ambers talents to bring to our attention the wonders of our environment. Her book of poetry will bring to life for you a very wide range of topics, from humor to spiritual in nature, being expressed in her own distinctive way for your enjoyment (Gary Laughlin Jeffery, BSc, writer, apiarist, and animal rights supporter.)
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504303148
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A selection of 101 poems in this illustrated collection take you through the varying dimensions of the spiritual realm, cat antics, the blues, legends, rediscovering friendship, tongue-in-cheek humor, nostalgia, and tributes to important people. I have known Amber Jo Illsley for many years. I am a very prosaic kind of writer, but we need a poet of Ambers talents to bring to our attention the wonders of our environment. Her book of poetry will bring to life for you a very wide range of topics, from humor to spiritual in nature, being expressed in her own distinctive way for your enjoyment (Gary Laughlin Jeffery, BSc, writer, apiarist, and animal rights supporter.)
Eleven
Author: Patricia Reilly Giff
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 0307522857
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Sam is almost 11 when he discovers a locked box in the attic above his grandfather Mack’s room, and a piece of paper that says he was kidnapped. There are lots of other words, but Sam has always had trouble reading. He’s desperate to find out who he is, and if his beloved Mack is really his grandfather. At night he’s haunted by dreams of a big castle and a terrifying escape on a boat. Who can he trust to help him read the documents that could unravel the mystery? Then he and the new girl, Caroline, are paired up to work on a school project, building a castle in Mack’s woodworking shop. Caroline loves to read, and she can help. But she’s moving soon, and the two must hurry to discover the truth about Sam.
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 0307522857
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Sam is almost 11 when he discovers a locked box in the attic above his grandfather Mack’s room, and a piece of paper that says he was kidnapped. There are lots of other words, but Sam has always had trouble reading. He’s desperate to find out who he is, and if his beloved Mack is really his grandfather. At night he’s haunted by dreams of a big castle and a terrifying escape on a boat. Who can he trust to help him read the documents that could unravel the mystery? Then he and the new girl, Caroline, are paired up to work on a school project, building a castle in Mack’s woodworking shop. Caroline loves to read, and she can help. But she’s moving soon, and the two must hurry to discover the truth about Sam.
Big Whopper
Author: Patricia Reilly Giff
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0553494694
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
The author of the beloved Kids of the Polk Street School series introduces a new generation of readers to a multicultural group of kids who enjoy all the activities of an after-school center. It’s Discovery Week at the Zigzag Afternoon Center! Everyone writes their discoveries on a big sheet of paper in the hallway. But Destiny Washington can’t think of anything new to discover. Before she knows it, Destiny has told a BIG whopper. And snooty Gina, who’s great at discovering things, knows all about it. Destiny has to find a way out of the whopper. In the end, she makes the best discovery of all. In this delightful new series, award-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff introduces readers to a quirky, lovable group of kids, capturing all the excitement and surprises of new friends and after-school fun.
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0553494694
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
The author of the beloved Kids of the Polk Street School series introduces a new generation of readers to a multicultural group of kids who enjoy all the activities of an after-school center. It’s Discovery Week at the Zigzag Afternoon Center! Everyone writes their discoveries on a big sheet of paper in the hallway. But Destiny Washington can’t think of anything new to discover. Before she knows it, Destiny has told a BIG whopper. And snooty Gina, who’s great at discovering things, knows all about it. Destiny has to find a way out of the whopper. In the end, she makes the best discovery of all. In this delightful new series, award-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff introduces readers to a quirky, lovable group of kids, capturing all the excitement and surprises of new friends and after-school fun.