The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare Amanda Craig The Sunday Times ~ "One of the most captivating new books to be published for 8+ for some time . . . It made me laugh, cry and remember exactly what's so special about the time when you or your child live in hope of finding a dragon of your own" Shortlisted 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books Silver Medal Winner 2013 ~ Moonbeam Children's Book Awards The Bookbag ~ I thought this was an absolutely gorgeous little book. It's … [Read more...] about The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare
Sferogyls by Mit Sandru
Sferogyls by Mit Sandru Evil empire attacks a peaceful planet. Fight or be enslaved. On Earth, Tim Andrus was a science-fiction writer, who, after dying, had his head preserved cryogenically – just in case he’ll get a second chance to live again. He was resurrected, not by doctors but by gods. To his surprise he’s not a mere mortal, but a god himself and his god-name is Timurud. Unfortunately, the life of a god is not all heavenly. Timurud, the god, must protect the good against the evil, … [Read more...] about Sferogyls by Mit Sandru
The Blue Unicorn’s Journey To Osm Illustrated Book by Sybrina Durant
The Blue Unicorn's Journey To Osm Illustrated Book by Sybrina Durant Everybody loves unicorns! OK maybe not everybody but if you are one that does - this book has an interesting and fun story for teens and older readers plus tons of illustrations to feast your eyes on. It's the tale of a little unicorn who is born into a tribe of magical metal horned unicorns. The poor little thing feels like an outcast because he just doesn't fit in with the rest of them. The story is about his journey to … [Read more...] about The Blue Unicorn’s Journey To Osm Illustrated Book by Sybrina Durant
Story Tree: Early Chapter Reader by Carole St-Laurent
Story tree: early chapter reader by Carole St-Laurent 5 early chapter book stories filled with adventure, intrigue and fun. Meet ugly space pirates, a boy who talks to animals, penguins, dinosaurs, and dragons! All tales are pulled from author Carole St-Laurent’s book collection. The five stories are: •Dinosaur totem pole : Adventure! Adventure! Dinosaur totem pole is a story for dinosaur lovers and avid sports player. A tale about a young boy who loved sports even though he wasn’t very … [Read more...] about Story Tree: Early Chapter Reader by Carole St-Laurent
The Land without Color by Benjamin Ellefson
The Land without Color by Benjamin Ellefson Floating into the air with an enormous gum bubble, Alvin lands in a strange world where everything is gray. The trees, the flowers, the dirt, the sky, the animals, and even the people are all missing their color. Confronted with the mystery of the missing color, Alvin teams up with some unexpected friends to battle man-eating plants, outsmart the bumbling Crimson Guards, cross the Sugar Desert, overcome the two-headed dragon, and find the … [Read more...] about The Land without Color by Benjamin Ellefson
The Gemstone Chronicles Book One: The Carnelian by William L Stuart
The Gemstone Chronicles Book One: The Carnelian by William L Stuart When Aidan and Maggie find a fairy cross while rock-hunting with their grandfather, it's just an oddity. But when they discover an elf imprisoned in the stone and set him free, they and their grandparents, Nana and Beebop, are attacked by Dark Elves and forced to flee to the magical world of Celahir. In Celahir, Findecano - the elf the children freed from the fairy cross - leads them on a quest to recover gemstones stolen … [Read more...] about The Gemstone Chronicles Book One: The Carnelian by William L Stuart
The Adventures of Tucker and Cutter – Tucker’s Snow Day by Chase Cline
The Adventures of Tucker and Cutter - Tucker's Snow Day by Chase Cline The Adventures of Tucker and Cutter are the stories of two real-life dogs as they explore the world and embark on crazy adventures. What will they get into next!? Cutter the dog loves sledding and goes super fast down the big hills, but his older brother, Tucker, is scared. Can Cutter convince him to try sledding!? Dog lovers of all ages will love this story of overcoming fears and learning that it's always best to try, … [Read more...] about The Adventures of Tucker and Cutter – Tucker’s Snow Day by Chase Cline
Fly Away Snow Goose by Juliet Waldron and John Wisdomkeeper
Fly Away Snow Goose by Juliet Waldron and John Wisdomkeeper In the early 1950's four 1st Nation's children are taken to the Indian Residential School in Ft. Providence, NWT. Two believe this will be a good thing. The other pair are older, almost grown, and so far they've avoided white man’s school. On a visit to town, however, they are captured by Indian Agents. A winter of suffering and abuse follows, for the school’s mission is to “Kill the Indian inside the child.” Sascho, the oldest boy, … [Read more...] about Fly Away Snow Goose by Juliet Waldron and John Wisdomkeeper
Conducting the King by Julie Guardado
Conducting the King by Julie Guardado Audrey Loveday dreams of becoming a symphonic conductor, but under the guidance of her father, she is closer to having a mental breakdown than leading an orchestra. Gut instinct and a bit of courage pushes her to break away in search of a female conductress to mentor her. Instead, she meets an elderly Southern man, an Elvis Tribute Artist, and a fiery backup singer, all of whom have dreams of their own and are counting on Audrey’s help to reach those … [Read more...] about Conducting the King by Julie Guardado
Featured Book: War Unicorn by S. L. Carlson
About War Unicorn by S. L. Carlson Aldric is content working in his family’s apple orchard—or as content as a fourteen-year-old-boy can be doing chores and dreaming up new magic—when he digs up an antique ring and releases a rude spell-bound unicorn. She claims she belongs to the king, but after her long imprisonment, she can’t tell Aldric which king that might be. Aldric promises to take her to the capital, and suddenly a simple three-day trip becomes an adventure. War is building on his … [Read more...] about Featured Book: War Unicorn by S. L. Carlson
