Books by Jason T Shapiro

Jacob Roth suspects his uncle, Ostaf, an outcast, may be the inventor of a new product Jacob's father has successfully marketed and is claiming credit for.During the final weeks of the summer before he starts college, Jacob embarks on a mission to ensure Ostaf receives any recognition and financial compensation he deserves. Jacob's persistence and unconditional love for his uncle will eventually guide him to the truth.Ostaf's basement full of inventions hides other secrets that will change Jacob's life, and the world, forever.The Magnificent Mind of Ostaf is a story that celebrates the misfits and dreamers whose passions and ideas make the world a better place.

Today, Josh is bringing home his new pet, a lion, named Brian. While his family is excited, Josh is worried and nervous. He's afraid that his pet could be WILD andFEROCIOUS.From the moment Brian charges through the open front door, all of the worries that Josh imagined begin to come true.After finding a quiet place to hide, Josh finally takes a break andbegins to calm himself.Later that day, when Josh discovers that his new pet is also relaxed, a heartfelt lesson is learned.Brian, My Pet Lion is a story about how our imagination can create fear and how peaceful thoughts can change the channel in our minds.