Bøker av Mike Norris

"I shall speak only in truths or let me reap until I am no more than dust"What if your life was suddenly over and it wasn't even meant to happen? From the moment Benjamin May is hit by a school bus that appears from nowhere he senses something is amiss. When that same bus turns out to be driven by a Reaper who resembles the front of a heavy metal album things get considerably stranger. As it becomes clear that his death was an unfathomable mistake, the race is on for Ben to appeal his death before the most important figures in the Afterlife and return to the land of the living before it's too late. However with people in high places with a lot to lose should he win, will Ben even make it back?____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 'Reap Sleep Rock Repeat' is the debut novel by Mike Norris. Reviews: "Fun and entertaining take on death and the workings of the AfterLife... This is definitely a fun read and will keep you reading to see what happens next. Awesome story by first time author, and I can't wait to read the next book of this series!" - Amy - Goodreads reviewer "I enjoyed every page of this book! It's well written and I couldn't put it down. The range of characters were outstanding, well described and each shone through with their individuality. I recommend reading this book and I can't wait for the next one! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"

This illustrated collection of poems and nursery rhymes celebrates the art, language, and culture of Appalachia and creates a unique and magical world--for children of all ages.

The poems present classic Appalachian subjects -- leaving the homeplace to find work, mountain folklore, country life versus city life -- and touch on a wide range of broader themes, such as bullying, gender roles, the power of language, and the power of kindness.

Playing hopscotch in the schoolyard or hide-and-seek in the woods, Appalachian children once recited traditional nursery rhymes from memory. As kids do, they frequently altered the original rhymes, making them even more colorful in the process. In Mommy Goose: Rhymes from the Mountains, author Mike Norris honors this special piece of American heritage with a one-of-a-kind collection of fifty original nursery rhymes celebrating Appalachian tradition and speech. Illustrated with art-quality photographs of more than one hundred new hand-carved and -painted works by renowned folk artist Minnie Adkins, this enchanting book introduces readers of all ages to the whimsical world of Mommy Goose and shares her love of the rare music of Appalachian speech and of words in general. Mommy Goose is designed to engage young children with a series of simple and often humorous verses that gradually become more challenging as the book progresses. Readers can advance to longer, more complex rhymes as their skills develop -- at home or with the guidance of teachers. Featuring sheet music for the original song "e;Tell me, Mommy Goose,"e; this multidimensional book is certain to entertain while introducing a new generation to hallowed folk traditions.