Books by Mike Hoornstra

An unusual coin. A manuscript of questionable credibility. A lost city swallowed by a rainforest. A jewel-encrusted candelabra. A series of journals. Ular, hero of The Saga of Diaxophas books, uses these relics to piece together stories from Diaxophas' long-forgotten past. Five novellas tell stories from ancient Diaxophas. Discover the truth behind the first days of Diaxophas. Find out the connection between Vayle Forest's initial enchantment and the divisions of the Four Kingdoms. Witness four ruthless rulers battling for dominance. Learn why the divided kingdoms reunited. Explore the truth behind the Sopher Six. Uncover Diaxophan history in The Last Conqueror.

The Primary Source Analysis collection examines primary sources and secondary source narratives that bring to light certain eras of U.S. History. Each PSA contains resources to help students interact with the text and gather evidence to defend an argument in answer to the PSA question. Each PSA includes the full PSA with embedded questions, an abridged PSA, interactive notebook questions, graphic organizer, and writing planners for two, three, and four paragraph essays.

The Primary Source Analysis collection examines primary sources and secondary source narratives that bring to light certain eras of U.S. History. Each PSA contains resources to help students interact with the text and gather evidence to defend an argument in answer to the PSA question. Each PSA includes the full PSA with embedded questions, an abridged PSA, interactive notebook questions, graphic organizer, and writing planners for two, three, and four paragraph essays.

The Primary Source Analysis collection examines primary sources and secondary source narratives that bring to light certain eras of U.S. History. Each PSA contains resources to help students interact with the text and gather evidence to defend an argument in answer to the PSA question. Each PSA includes the full PSA with embedded questions, an abridged PSA, interactive notebook questions, graphic organizer, and writing planners for two, three, and four paragraph essays.

For millennia, the medieval world of Diaxophas has lived in peace. But when a scientist named Dyven shares his discovery with the High Council of Diaxophas, he and all its members soon turn up either dead or missing. What did Dyven discover and why was he silenced? Who is behind this treachery and why are they targeting the Royal Family itself for blame and scandal? Why is a haunting childrenÕs nursery rhyme suddenly on everyoneÕs mind? There are few clues to go on other than whispers of a mythical race of shape shifters and DyvenÕs hand scribbled drawing of a goatÕs eye. Aglar, the High King of Diaxophas, must solve this mystery and find his missing daughter in order to save a people on the brink of civil war. Welcome to the last days of Diaxophas!

The raw, dark inclination of humanity is for a person to elevate himself at the expense of another human being. Diaxophas is a dog-eat-dog world in which everyone is trying to claw their way to the top for his own purpose. One man's fate often rests in the hands of those whose actions may have wide-reaching and unforeseen ramifications. In this collection of stories, the fate of the Tempests is delicately intertwined with the actions of Sharpknife, King Aglar, Tasch, Malef, and Xeveryn. Come wallow in that gray area where wrong looks right, right looks wrong, and heroes and villains dance with similar cadences. Come experience the comedy, adventure, and intrigue of the Tempests. Come descend into the maelstrom.