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Flying to the Fire: A YA Thriller

ByMichael Thal

Flying to the Fire is the second book in Elyse Salpeter’s Flying Series. The central character, Danny Anderson, a thirteen-year old deaf child with special gifts, has the unique talent of communicating with the souls of the dead. In the first book in the series, Flying to the Light, Danny is six when a crazy corrupt…

5 YA Books Critics Have Enjoyed
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5 YA Books Critics Have Enjoyed

ByMichael Thal

During these long summer days, it’s always nice to get out of the heat, sit down by the AC, sip ice-cold lemonade, and read a book. Below are five books by award-winning writer, Michael Thal. Goodbye Tchaikovsky Paperback: $9.99 IBook: $9.99 A violin virtuoso is plunged into a deaf world, necessitating him to adapt to…

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YA Fantasy About Life After Death

ByMichael Thal

Michael is a 17-year-old high school student whose only worries are tests, girls, and playing with his 6-year-old deaf brother, Danny. All of that changes when his parents are kidnapped and he and Danny must run for their lives when they are accused of being spies and murderers. Thus begins Elyse Salpeter’s riveting YA novel,…

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New Year’s Resolution: Read More…And Here’s Why

ByMichael Thal

What are you reading? It’s a simple question that could elicit a complex response and an exchange of ideas. It’s a question that can cut through all the tedious niceties and get right to the issue—the depth of your mind and that of your friend. This is our time of year for resolutions. “I’ll lose…

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Middle Grade Fiction Has Two New Award-Winning Novels

ByMichael Thal

Earlier this month the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards announced its winners in its Middle Grade Fiction category. Taking First Place was Star Sapphire and the Land of Gems: The Crystal Cavern (Book3) by Anthony Pardoe. The Second Place winner was Koolura and the Mayans (Koolura Series Book 3) by Michael Thal. The Royal Dragonfly Book…

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The Hear Center of Pasadena: Affordable hearing and speech services

ByMichael Thal

According to Hearing Health Foundation nearly 50 million Americans experience hearing loss and 1 in 5 children between the ages of 12-19 have reported hearing loss due to loud noise. I suffered a life altering hearing loss over 22 years ago forcing me out of teaching sixth graders and learning the art of the writer….