A year after the death of his father, fifteen-year-old Traphis stumbles across his father’s hidden collection of books. Forbidden from learning magic at a young age, he resolves to read the books in secret. Doors to a dark and formidable world begin to open, and a treacherous adventure awaits both him and his newfound friends. In their journey to fight the power of lies, betrayal, and greed, they discover that no matter how well they master their magic skills, they are powerless without the most … [Read more...] about Traphis: A Wizard’s Tale by James D. Maxon
Bella the Blue Crab by A.G. Vlahos
Bella the Blue Crab is a wonderful story of a brave little She-crab who helps save the Chesapeake Bay. Bella is a positive role model helping others with acts of kindness and bravery. Bella's story comes alive through the beautifully animated pictures of the Chesapeake Bay, where the Maryland blue crab is celebrated and enjoyed. Targeted Age Group:: 2-6 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My daughter, was the inspiration for writing this book, and emulates the qualities of the heroin … [Read more...] about Bella the Blue Crab by A.G. Vlahos
After the Green Withered by Kristin Ward
After the Green Withered by Kristin Ward They tell me the country looked different back then. They talk of open borders and flowing rivers. They say the world was green. But drought swept across the globe and the United States of the past disappeared under a burning sky. Enora Byrnes lives in the aftermath, a barren world where water has become the global currency. In a life dominated by duty to family and community, Enora is offered a role within an entity that controls … [Read more...] about After the Green Withered by Kristin Ward
A story about… A Monkey and a Bear by Savannah Lo
A great bedtime story that empowers your child's learning ability and visual memory. Targeted Age Group:: 0-5 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? This story was a nightly bedtime game by Savannah and her dad for a couple of years, starting when she was just two years old. With the help of dad assisting with the visuals and graphic layout, she has now proudly published the storybook. Links to Purchase Print Books Link to Buy Print Edition at Amazon Link to Buy Print Edition … [Read more...] about A story about… A Monkey and a Bear by Savannah Lo
Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Hidden Jewels by Carrie Cross
A deserted mansion perches on a steep hillside, overlooking a rocky canyon. Tattered curtains hang behind broken windows, and a turret stretches toward the sky. Three years ago the owner disappeared suddenly, leaving behind a house full of secrets: A mysterious note, tantalizing clues, a hidden floor, one piece of a treasure map, and a missing fortune in diamonds. Armed with her detective kit, and with the support of her BFF Alexa and a team of secret agents, Skylar embarks on a new and … [Read more...] about Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Hidden Jewels by Carrie Cross
Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action by Darlene Foster
Alongside her best friend Leah, Amanda is in Holland to see all the sights: tulips, canals, Anne Frank House, windmills, and even a wooden shoe factory. She is also keen to find out what happened to her great uncle, who never returned from World War II. What she doesn’t expect is to find and fall in love with an abandoned puppy named Joey. While trying to find a home for him, she meets Jan, a Dutch boy who offers to help, a suspicious gardener, a strange woman on a bicycle, and an overprotective … [Read more...] about Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action by Darlene Foster
A Snowman Named Pistachio?! by Linda Boulanger
When Sophie makes a late winter snowman, she gets concerned about how quickly he starts melting. Her mom helps her find a way to keep him forever... sort of. What she learns is that nothing ever really goes away if you keep it close to your heart. Targeted Age Group:: 5-8 year olds What Inspired You to Write Your Book? This book was inspired by my son eating pistachios on an unusually snowy day in March. I also had a dear friend who loved working in polymer clay who told me she was going … [Read more...] about A Snowman Named Pistachio?! by Linda Boulanger
Our Heaven Baby by Leah
A comforting and hopeful book to help children understand miscarriage and give them hope. Our Heaven Baby embraces the joy of pregnancy, gently portrays miscarriage, and imagines the wonders and hope of Heaven. Five-year-old Abel and his little sister Roni find out the exciting news that they are about to have a new baby in their family. They are so excited! But soon they find out that the baby has died and is now in Heaven with Jesus. This opens up a whole new world of ideas for them as they … [Read more...] about Our Heaven Baby by Leah
FEATURED BOOK: TALI NOHKATI, THE GREAT CROSSING by KOZA BELLELI
Genre: Action & Adventure Loosely based on true events and on Native American Indian legends, "Tali Nohkati, the Great Crossing" is a powerful story of survival and resilience. Its main character, a young boy named Tali, was here, on the American continent, at the beginning of times, before all of us. "Tali Nohkati" tells the readers of his growing up in the wild in search of his people. His odyssey from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego takes him to meander into unknown territories, to … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: TALI NOHKATI, THE GREAT CROSSING by KOZA BELLELI
Slumber by Becky Bird
Cute and wholesome YA retelling of Sleeping Beauty suitable for ages 10+ On his quest to find Sleeping Beauty, a shallow prince must rely on a tomboy peasant girl for his survival. Prince Thomas cannot take the throne without a queen. Though the problem isn’t his lack of suitors but his refusal to marry a princess that is less than perfect. The cardinal presents him with an opportunity: a quest to find the most beautiful princess in the land who has been in slumber for a century with the … [Read more...] about Slumber by Becky Bird
