Genre: Children's Books Reader Views Literacy Award Winner, The Greatest Wish (An Everchanging Story): This one-of-a-kind children's book taps into the young reader's imagination in an entirely new way by asking the question, If you could be anything in the world, what would you be? Would you fly like a bird or a rocket ship? Would you swim beneath the ocean, like a shark or an octopus? With rhyming phrases moving the adventure forward, the reader is given opportunities to make simple … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Greatest Wish by Amanda Yoshida
Featured Book: Powerful You! A Life Guide for All Ages Beautiful Stories, Lessons, Tips from A-Z by Julie Frizzi
About Powerful You! A Life Guide for All Ages Beautiful Stories, Lessons, Tips from A-Z by Julie Frizzi FREE Kindle Book Promotion, Friday 7/21 - Tuesday 7/25, 2017 Powerful You is a comprehensive life-guide for families, educators, therapists, or anyone working with youth (ages 7-11). Each chapter includes a real-life story from a child who has struggled, a powerful affirmation, self-discovery journaling questions and a variety of inspiring activities/tips for children. Created by an … [Read more...] about Featured Book: Powerful You! A Life Guide for All Ages Beautiful Stories, Lessons, Tips from A-Z by Julie Frizzi
Featured Book: Hacker Gran by Pete Davies
About Hacker Gran by Pete Davies Mimi Slickton is your average suburban, law abiding granny, but when her husband dies and the bank freezes her account something incredible happens … With the help of the Ladies Organised Outings, Nights In, Event Society, or LOONIES, as they like to be known, Mimi, in the guise of Hacker Gran plans to hack into the bank and claim what is rightfully hers. What she doesn’t know is that her grandchildren, Jake and Emma are planning exactly the same … [Read more...] about Featured Book: Hacker Gran by Pete Davies
FEATURED BOOK: The Adventures of Jasmine Bunny by Kala Bryan
Genre: Children's Fiction The Adventures of Jasmine Bunny began as a tale for my granddaughter with characters knit by me as a birthday gift for her third birthday. It is a tale about a little bunny who lives in Awbrion (an anagram of Rainbow) with all of her little forest friends. She has a brother, Jasper, who has gone off to see the world on his own adventure. During a game, she loses her hat in the river and is swept away on the current to a different land where she meets strange … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Adventures of Jasmine Bunny by Kala Bryan
Featured Book: Mostly Human by D.I. Jolly
About Mostly Human by D.I. Jolly The lead singer of The Waterdogs is hiding a dark secret. Fifteen years ago, ten-year-old Alex Harris came across a strange creature on his grandparents' farm that would change the course of his life forever. Come the next full moon, the Harris family must fast become acquainted with the paranormal. What kind of life can you hope to live when being an eccentric rock star is the most normal thing about you? This YA book is available in these Formats: … [Read more...] about Featured Book: Mostly Human by D.I. Jolly
FEATURED BOOK: The Secret of the Sacred Scarab by Fiona Ingram
Genre: Middle grade fiction A quest filled with danger... Seven ancient Stones of Power... Two young heroes... This action packed Middle Grade/tween adventure tests the courage of cousins Adam and Justin Sinclair from the moment they arrive in Egypt. Can they survive a harrowing journey to discover the secret of the sacred scarab while being pursued across the desert by a deadly foe? The Secret of the Sacred Scarab is the kind of adventure readers love! The fast-paced action, the evil … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Secret of the Sacred Scarab by Fiona Ingram
FEATURED BOOK: Viking Kids Don’t Cry by Ieda Jonasdottir Herman
Genre: Young Adult Grandpa always said Viking children never cried; they howled, screamed, bellowed - but did not cry! In Iceland 1935, Didda and her two sisters, Sissi and Lilla, have a childhood of adventure but learn difficult life lessons. Like their Viking ancestors, their life is full of trolls and Hidden People and the daily chores around the farm. Life in the remote fjords of Iceland was one of danger, hard work and joy. Trolls and Hidden Folk were as real as the struggles with … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Viking Kids Don’t Cry by Ieda Jonasdottir Herman
FEATURED BOOK: Swim Season by Marianne Sciucco
Genre: Young Adult Swim Season is the fast-paced, drama driven story of Olympic hopeful Aerin Keane, starting senior year in her third high school and trying NOT to win. But can she hide her natural talent and competitive streak? Especially when a 50,000-dollar scholarship is on the line? Link to buy book Read an interview with this author … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Swim Season by Marianne Sciucco
FEATURED BOOK: How Big Is a Heart? by Holly Schindler
Genre: picture book, new baby Gavin doesn’t want a little brother. His mother will have to toss Gavin out of her heart to make room for a new baby. Yes, Gavin’s become a regular piece of junk you get rid of at a garage sale—out with the old to make way for the new. Or is he? How big is his mother’s heart, exactly? Only Memaw really knows… Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: How Big Is a Heart? by Holly Schindler
FEATURED BOOK: Hieroglyph by WJ Scott
Genre: Historical fantasy ‘A fantastical mix of history and fantasy. A GOLD medal winner and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards “Did Ancient Egyptians visit Australia?” 13 year old TC has a secret. No one knows she possesses a supernatural power. Can TC help her Uncle Max, an archaeologist; unearth enough evidence that Ancient Egyptians visited Australia, before he’s discredited in the media by those that want the past to stay buried? “Some would say that I have a gift, … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Hieroglyph by WJ Scott
