Karen Weaver Karen Weaver i(10187940 works by)
Writing name for: Karen Mc Dermott
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Australian Animal Walkabout Karen Weaver , Jeanette Lees (illustrator), Australia : Karen Weaver , 2018 19931613 2018 single work picture book children's

'Kookaburras, emus, koalas and kangaroos are just some of the Australian animals you will doscover in this fact filled book.

'Karen Weaver educates young minds through interesting rhyming verse.

'Jeannette Lees brings those words to life by placing each animal in its natural environment.

'There's so much to learn and see.

'What's your favourite Australian animal? Look inside and find out.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon No Turning Back Karen Weaver , Waikiki : Serenity Press , 2018 18453574 2018 single work novel romance

'Sarah is a twenty-four-year-old Irish girl who falls head over heels for Brax, an Australian backpacker who convinces her to return to Australia with him for a year. Much to the horror of her overprotective mother who is devastated that her daughter will miss out on the opportunity to dance at the stage production of Riverdance. She could never of forseen what would happen on her arrival in Australia,but one thing is for certain...there is No Turning Back.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Beached Karen Weaver , Waikiki : Serenity Press , 2015 14563812 2015 single work novella romance

'Cara is nursing a broken heart. Her life has just been turned upside down. Her heart aches a physical pain that only time can heal. It should have been the best time of her life.

'Visiting her high flying aunt on the other side of the world seemed like a good idea. Just enough distance between her and her cheating ex-fiancé, Hugh. Meeting dreamy Curtis on the rebound may not seem like a good idea, but it sure does feel good. 

'Will Cara’s heart find the place it needs to heal?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Memory Taker Karen Weaver , Waikiki : Serenity Press , 2015 10201376 2015 single work novel

'Third book in the series. It is time for the Memory Taker to embark on his mission of enlightening those in need. Never in his wildest dreams would he have imagined the turn of events that is about to occur. His job is just about to get a lot more complicated, especially with the added distraction of the enchanting Arianna. She holds the key to his heart but she is also his best friend. One thing is for sure, we all have a journey and that journey will ultimately lead us to our true destination. 'There is always a shining light, if you only take a moment to see it, it will set you free"' (Publication summary)

1 The Whale Whisperer Karen Weaver , 2015 single work short story romance
— Appears in: Rocky Romance 2015;
1 y separately published work icon The Visitor Karen Weaver , Waikiki : Serenity Press , 2013 14833779 2013 single work novel fantasy

'Five women, each with their own tribulation, walk through life with their dreams that mean everything to them. The Visitor comes to make changes, to provide each a gem that, if things go well, will be the pivotal point that they yearn for. The plot twists and the enticement of what the next page may unfold will leave the reader with chores still to be done and dinner uncooked.'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Alphabet Job Buddies Karen Weaver , Karen Weaver (illustrator), Waikiki : Serenity Press , 2013 11054097 2013 single work picture book children's

'24 Alphabet Job Buddies characterised to connect children early on to the life skill of choosing a job. With characters like Alex the Astronaut, Nuala the Nurse and Clappy the Clown this book is sure to be a conversation starter. Each Job Buddy has its own special rhyme so learning can be engaging and fun.' (Publication Summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Wish Giver : The True Magic Happens When It All Comes Together Karen Weaver , Waikiki : Serenity Press , 2012 10201409 2012 single work novel

'Sometimes we may have to sacrifice something to receive something that our hearts desire. It is time for The Wish Giver to arrive. Her coming may bring unsettling times for those she visits. To receive a wish is a gift. For those who wish from a true heart their journey may be smooth, for those who do not they may find that they have too high a price to pay. On this journey The Wish Giver not only encounters change she is also made face the demons of her past . There are many journey's with many different outcomes. But one thing is for certain. The true magic is when it all comes together' (Publication summary)

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