Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco In book one of the Henry and Friends Series, somewhere in the bosque, in the open spaces near the Rio Grande, lives a covey of quail . . . In this episode, Henry wonders about many things. In particular, how to impress his first crush! When a handsome roo enters the picture, all seems doomed. Will Federico, a stranger and self-proclaimed talented flamingo dancer, foil Henry’s plan to impress Gloria? Follow Henry as he discovers the wonder of … [Read more...] about Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco
Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco
Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco Book two of the Henry and Friends series, features the flamboyant Federico who loves the spotlight, and frequently regales the covey with his exaggerated tales of daring. In this episode, Federico captures the attention of his audience with an inflated story of his bravery on the Rio Grande. Without warning, he is interrupted by the announcement of ripe hackberries. Left without an audience, Federico stomps off and accidentally stumbles onto something … [Read more...] about Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco
An Odd Bird by P.K. Butler
Hawk or hummingbird, birds find Claire Belle irresistible. In fact, they seek her out as if summoned. The question is, why? The eleven-year-old searches for answers with the help of two new friends: Victor, a Native American boy who rides her school bus, and Jerry, an old man who roams the forest. Through their friendship, Claire awakens to an almost mythical hawk with whom she must communicate to learn the secret of her destiny as a champion for birds. Claire and her mother Louise live in a … [Read more...] about An Odd Bird by P.K. Butler
Astra The Lonely Airplane by Julie Whitney
Astra The Lonely Airplane by Julie Whitney Astra is a sleek, beautiful, shiny Gulfstream (G100) airplane with a fun and playful personality, who finds herself all alone in her hangar with an uncertain fate, as she learns she will be sold. She is missing the fresh air and exercise, and wondering if she will even remember how to fly, after being flown by her sole caretaker and constant companion named Captain Dan for 12 years. She becomes sad and lonely as she sits rusting in her hangar. … [Read more...] about Astra The Lonely Airplane by Julie Whitney
Hollow Stars by Lauryn Dyan
Hollow Stars by Lauryn Dyan Discover the dire side effects of partying like a rock star. As lead singer of popular, emerging rock band, Tracing Stars, Kennedy has the swagger of a badass, or at least she used to. While caught up in the booze, passion, and chaos of her first major rock tour, her dreams are erased by a string of ever-worsening blackouts. Now, the instability of her mind has landed her in a psychiatric hospital. Despite being convinced one of her tour mates sabotaged her, she … [Read more...] about Hollow Stars by Lauryn Dyan
Featured Book: Please Don’t Turn Off the Lights by Cyrus Ridgeway
About Featured Book: Please Don't Turn Off the Lights by Cyrus Ridgeway Available for free (June 6 - June 10, 2022) A Cozy Children’s Story What do you do when you are scared of the dark? This book holds the answers. Two brothers are afraid of the dark and despise the moment at bedtime when the lights are turned off. Where do all those noises come from? Are there monsters under the bed? The boys wonder when laying in bed… In the middle of the brothers’ fearful thoughts, their … [Read more...] about Featured Book: Please Don’t Turn Off the Lights by Cyrus Ridgeway
That’s How It Was by Hazel Pacheco
That's How It Was by Hazel Pacheco Best described as slyly funny and heart-warming, That’s How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers is uniquely written in letter format. Written from a ten-year-old boy's perspective, Randy Ray’s letters prove to be captured moments in time just waiting to be discovered by his daughters thirty-seven years later. These treasured memories allow his daughters to get to know the boy who became their father. … [Read more...] about That’s How It Was by Hazel Pacheco
Featured Book: Think Like A Computer by Terysa Ridgeway
About Featured Book: Think Like A Computer by Terysa Ridgeway Limited Time Free Promotion (5/15 - 5/19) Looking for an engaging book to teach girls about Computer Science? This is it! Eight-year-old Terysa loves to solve problems. Give her some time and she'll figure out how to solve anything. So when Terysa is given an older computer for her birthday, she faces her biggest challenge yet: Can she make it talk? Terysa is full of good ideas, but will any of them work, or does she … [Read more...] about Featured Book: Think Like A Computer by Terysa Ridgeway
Journeys: the Archers of Saint Sebastian by Jeanne Roland
Journeys: the Archers of Saint Sebastian by Jeanne Roland 15-year-old Marieke disguises herself as a boy to hide in the all-male archers' guild of Saint Sebastian to escape her father's killers. Soon she's determined to discover the truth about her father's mysterious past at the guild, and to help the most charming young Journeyman archer in the place win the annual guild trials - without ever letting him discover her secrets. Robin Hood meets Princess Bride and Mulan in this historical … [Read more...] about Journeys: the Archers of Saint Sebastian by Jeanne Roland
Featured Book: If Not You Then Who? We’re Going Green! by David and Emberli Pridham
About Featured Book: If Not You Then Who? We're Going Green! by David and Emberli Pridham FREE Children's Kindle from April 11-15, 2022 Calling All Young Inventors! The Inventor’s Fair is finally here and this year’s theme is Going Green! Noah has been tinkering for weeks but he’s worried...Can one invention make a difference? Join Noah and the rest of the Young Inventor’s Club to learn about the different ways we can all go green and make the world a better place. From solar energy … [Read more...] about Featured Book: If Not You Then Who? We’re Going Green! by David and Emberli Pridham