Some people say that Alfie Slider is a bit weird, but he thinks that weird just means different. Weird is good! Living with his 'different' family is never predictable for Alfie, but nothing could prepare him for what happens when he finds a strange key on his way home from school. This is no ordinary key – it seems to break the laws of physics! Once he's figured out how to use it, Alfie is caught up in adventures that are literally out of this world. This story has evil grannies, flame-throwing … [Read more...] about Alfie Slider vs the Shape Shifter by Sarah Dixon
War and Money, Book 1 by Sofia Diana Gabel
War and Money, Book 1 by Sofia Diana Gabel The alien wars are unending. In 2187, Earth has the Katarga trapped on the moon, refusing to allow them to escape. The Piltrak and Jurale are pending threats, which forces Global Command to recruit 15-year-olds as soldiers. Dax, low-status and a non-conformist, never imagined she’d be a soldier, yet she was hand-picked by gruff Commander Viteri, taken from her parents, never to see them again. She doesn’t want to kill aliens, and suspects there’s … [Read more...] about War and Money, Book 1 by Sofia Diana Gabel
Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace by Evonne Blanchard
Amelia opens a very strange present, that turns out not to be a present. No, it’s a funny alien from Pluto, called Uglesnoo. His sister is very ill and he desperately needs help. Should Amelia go with him into outer space? A rollercoaster of an adventure follows, filled with aliens, space travel, and the unraveling of the mystery of the Sapphire Palace! Targeted Age Group:: 5-10 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? One chilly winter's day I showed my daughter a map of the solar … [Read more...] about Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace by Evonne Blanchard
Visitors by WJ Scott
Twelve-year-old Brody, and his kid brother, are sent to stay with their reclusive Aunt Sally, when their mom falls seriously ill. But, they soon discover things are not as they appear, and a strange phenomenon is happening in the small retro town. What mystery is Tucker’s Mountain hiding? Unsure of who or what they can trust, the boys embark on a hunt for answers that reveals more than they bargained for. Targeted Age Group:: 9-12 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Years ago, … [Read more...] about Visitors by WJ Scott
H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath by Natalie Wright
H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath by Natalie Wright H.A.L.F. #9 is the product of genetic engineering, a hybrid of human and alien DNA. Kept secret in an underground lab, he was engineered and trained to be a potent weapon in a secret war we don't know is coming. But #9 has escaped the lab into the Arizona desert. He's never felt more alive, more powerful or more deadly. Erika Holt is hanging out in the desert with some friends on a Saturday night completely unaware that there are things more … [Read more...] about H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath by Natalie Wright
FEATURED BOOK: Things from Other Worlds by Anne E. Johnson
Genre: fantasy, science fiction, short stories "Enchanting!" -Ellie Ann, New York Times bestseller Many strange things wait inside these pages. There's a fuzzy ball of kindness, camped out on a grumpy man's porch. A chewed piece of gum with a mind of its own. A smart Alec who actually stands in line twice when they're handing out brains. A girl who isn't afraid when all the plants in her neighborhood come to life. This collection of 15 science fiction and fantasy stories for kids by … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Things from Other Worlds by Anne E. Johnson
FEATURED BOOK: The Tindou Tablet by P.R. Newton
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy The first double digit birthday is an exciting milestone. For Oliver, his tenth birthday is the start of a great adventure as he travels the universe and learns about his special place as Keeper of the Tindou Tablet and protector of the dinosaurs. But through all the adventures, the one thing he needs to protect the most, is the one who has always protected him, his Papa Eddie and fellow Keeper of the Tindou Tablet. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Tindou Tablet by P.R. Newton
FEATURED BOOK: The Quest of Narrigh (The Other Worlds Book One) by S.K. Holder
Genre: YA Science-Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fantasy, YA Action and Adventure THE OTHER WORLDS: where the realms of science-fiction and fantasy collide... Connor is playing an online computer game, The Quest of Narrigh, when without warning he finds himself in another world. He played the game well on his brother’s laptop. He defeated his enemies with his acts of defiance and bravery. Narrigh is now a reality. It is a world governed by magic, filled with hostile races, warring factions … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Quest of Narrigh (The Other Worlds Book One) by S.K. Holder
Free eBook 11/27/2015: Max and the Gatekeeper by James Cochrane @jtcochrane
This book is free on these days only - 11/27/2015 at midnight PST until 11:59 pm on 12/31/2015. If the dates are the same that means the book is free one day only. About the Book: A war has been waging for centuries; a magical and technological battle between good and evil. This conflict will affect life everywhere, but not everyone is aware it exists. When twelve-year old Max Rigdon is sent to stay with his grandfather for the summer, he unwillingly enters the fight. The day Max steps … [Read more...] about Free eBook 11/27/2015: Max and the Gatekeeper by James Cochrane @jtcochrane
The Incredible Time Travelling Marble Contraption by Fiona Mackinnon
Targeted Age Group:: 8-13 Have you ever dreamt of travelling through time? Andy and Hayden Abercrombie hadn't, but it happened to them anyway. From racing in a chariot to being chased by a T-Rex, from singing with mediaeval knights to fighting hungry snake dragons, the brothers squabble their way through one extraordinary adventure after another. If the brothers can stop fighting each other they may be able to find, damsel in distress, Blythe Fairweather’s missing brother and work out a way … [Read more...] about The Incredible Time Travelling Marble Contraption by Fiona Mackinnon
