So many of us dream of another life – a life of excitement and danger. What if, in the darkest depths of despair, you suddenly had a chance to live that life? Would you have the courage to chase that dream, even if you had to leave your friends, family and everything you knew behind? Would you take that chance? Theopolis James Logan is about to get that chance. The Universe is about to come knocking on his door. Targeted Age Group: 10 years and upwards Book Price: … [Read more...] about The Star Agency by Richard Weber @reweber1965
The Adventures of Sleeping Meadows by Lemar Knight
Set in a small town of Sleeping Meadows. This hilarious tale follows a group of curious kids who decide to investigate the suspicions of a Creepy neighbor of theirs named Mrs. Halloway. Only in their journey to discover does their true adventure really begin. Their story leads you to a world full of twists and turns with an underlying message of friendship and honesty. But more importantly the gift of forgiveness...For not only others, but for yourself. Targeted Age Group: 9-12 Book … [Read more...] about The Adventures of Sleeping Meadows by Lemar Knight
Escape from Cold Ditch by Alan Davidson
First published in hardback in 1995 with numerous cartoon illustrations by JOHN RICHARDSON & a brilliant audio version narrated by actress JOANNA LUMLEY [in aid of Compassion in World Farming], this funny, fast-moving allegorical adventure story has been in print ever since. The regular price of both the paperbook and eBook version is $5.99 and the special offer on the Kindle edition will run only until Christmas. "Animal rights supporters from 9 upwards will love ALAN DAVIDSON's Escape … [Read more...] about Escape from Cold Ditch by Alan Davidson
A Girl Between by Marjorie Weismantel
This is a story of Tess, a 16 year old girl who finds herself an unwitting participant in a series of disturbing events. Tess’s life changes drastically when her abusive step-uncle dies under mysterious circumstances. She is forced to pick up and move across the country with her aunt and cousins to her grandmother’s house in Woodley, Connecticut. Upon arriving, she experiences a strange feeling of familiarity, as if she’s lived there before; but that would be impossible, wouldn’t it? As Tess … [Read more...] about A Girl Between by Marjorie Weismantel
Becoming Anorak Nid (Book One) by Alix B Macey @alixbmacey
Hurrah! This is the first in the Becoming Anorak Nid series by Alix B Macey. Perfect for 8+ children + reluctant readers. Psst.. she’s not fussy, she’ll even take (reluctant) 38 year olds! But hey, stop...you don’t want to read about the fact that it’s a fictional children’s story that will propel you full pelt into the sporadically funny, celestial life adventures of a persecuted, orphaned spider called Nid - with a fantastical fantasy twist and funny (not entirely ha ha) scrolls? You … [Read more...] about Becoming Anorak Nid (Book One) by Alix B Macey @alixbmacey
Jellybean the Dragon by Elias Zapple @EliasZapple
Jellybean is a clumsy dragon. As a matter of fact, all dragons are clumsy. So when Jellybean falls from the sky and lands in front of Emma, a 10 year-old astronaut, naturally a series of calamitous events occur forcing Emma to eventually leave her land and meet more clumsy dragons. However, Emma is not only patient, she's a fighter and she learns to live with Jellybean and experience a whole new and exciting life. Targeted Age Group: 6+ Book Price: $0.99 … [Read more...] about Jellybean the Dragon by Elias Zapple @EliasZapple
How to Chanukah by Sarah Mazor @MazorBooks
How to Chanukah is a children's picture book that explains why we celebrate eight days of Chanukah every year. Lovely and lighthearted rhymes describe the miracle of the one little untainted can of oil found in Holy Temple, with enough oil for one night's lighting, which lasted for the full eight days. How to Chanukah also recommends that Chanukah gifts should be of the literary kind, and urges parents to purchase books with good values for their children. Targeted Age Group: 3-8 Book … [Read more...] about How to Chanukah by Sarah Mazor @MazorBooks
Discretion by David Balzarini
The past defines us. For one man, it’s inescapable. Fifteen years ago...On a beautiful September afternoon, Colin Wyle was boating with his girlfriend Natalie Merian when she disappeared. Natalie’s politician father assumed the worst. A media storm ensued, causing panic in the area and Colin came under suspicion. Desperate to find his love, he sought help from a mysterious source, forcing Colin to make the hardest choice of his life: commit a crime or lose her forever. Now, Colin has a … [Read more...] about Discretion by David Balzarini
Haunting Joy by Lena Goldfinch @lena_goldfinch
Joy's new dress has a secret - one with a little supernatural history, one that's a little more than she expected. It all starts one ordinary afternoon, as seventeen-year-old Joy tries on some thrift-store clothes her grandmother gave her. The little white dress fits perfectly. Trouble is, now it won't leave her alone. Soon Joy is swept up in an extraordinary journey to help a ghost complete some unfinished business. If only that didn't involve Joy driving through dangerous … [Read more...] about Haunting Joy by Lena Goldfinch @lena_goldfinch
Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard by Lars Guignard @Lars_Gu
Zoe and Zak are lost in exotic India, where gods and magic still exist. Before they can find their way home, they have to do one little thing: Save a mythical creature from an ancient evil that wants to rule the world. When Zoe Guire goes along on her mom's business trip to India, things get very weird, very quickly: an elephant-god speaks to her from the bottom of a swimming pool; she and her classmate Zak get locked in a trunk and shipped off to the Himalayan foothills; and a snake charmer … [Read more...] about Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard by Lars Guignard @Lars_Gu
