When the world is full of magic, he who controls the magic controls the world. But what happens when the world wants it back? Abandoned, sorted, and assigned to the Grey Tower; Pitt knows next to nothing when it comes to spellweaving and whilst The Company is around; he never will. Downtrodden and destined to waste his life on the work floor, he discovers something which will shake the very foundations of his post-war society - a rebellion. 'Grey Skies' is the first part of 'The Height of … [Read more...] about Grey Skies by John Vallis
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
The Christmas Tree Calls by J.R. Wirth
It’s been a few years since there was any strange Christmas occurrences in the lives of Hailey and her cousins—and times were a changin’. Each member of the Christmas brigade had fallen in love with technology. From video games—played with online friends, to video chats with friends from school, to hours of YouTube watching, the cousins were hooked. Each had grown and matured as well. Isaiah had made the biggest jump, going from college student to full-time employee to help support his new … [Read more...] about The Christmas Tree Calls by J.R. Wirth
Petra Pencil Pines for Pizza by Dawn Doig
Petra is a pencil with flaws who spends her days alone in the pencil box waiting for the day she can draw. She watches daily as all of the other pencil are chosen one-by-one to spend the day with a child, writing and drawing. Then one day the pencil box gets knocked over and Petra finds herself on paper for the first time drawing her love - pizza! Suddenly plump, the other pencils think she is even more useless than before. That is until a little boy with learning needs joins the class and a … [Read more...] about Petra Pencil Pines for Pizza by Dawn Doig
Episode by Tracey Morait
Targeted Age Group:: 9-12 Alisha Dainton has severe epilepsy, so she's used to having seizures. Sometimes she even has weird visions and hears strange noises. After a particularly bad episode on holiday in Cyprus, what she sees and hears makes her think she's going mad: who is the beautiful girl with the see-through eyes, multi-coloured hair and rainbow and the half-woman, half-bird creature singing by the hotel pool, and just why has she been chosen to go back in time to ancient Sparta to … [Read more...] about Episode by Tracey Morait
FEATURED BOOK: A Green Tulip by Irina Bilan
Genre: Illustrated Fairy Tale «A Green Tulip» is a beautiful and romantic fairy-tale. This is a story of pure love, beauty and courage. A young artist presents an unknown old woman with his painting, and receives magic paints as a gift in return. Everything he depicts using these paints comes to life. The artist falls in love with a beautiful princess, but she is kidnapped by the evil and cunning Queen of the arid kingdom. The brave young man sets off on a dangerous journey in search of the … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: A Green Tulip by Irina Bilan
FEATURED BOOK: Catastrophe ~ A Highland Murder Most Fowl by Lucinda Hare
Genre: family cosy cat mystery 8 - 108 years Charming protagonists, reprehensible relatives, with an edge-of-your-seat conclusion, as seen through the eyes of the irrepressible feline hero! Looking forward to more adventures with Mary, George, and Catastrophe! Amazon.com *****review An absolutely wonderful book for children ...and adults! Very well written, and the description of the Highlands where Catastrophe lives is enchanting. As is Catastrophe himself, and his exciting tale. This … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Catastrophe ~ A Highland Murder Most Fowl by Lucinda Hare
FEATURED BOOK: The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare
Genre: fantasy & in the case of Scottish wildcat Catastrophe, cosy mystery FANTASY BOOK REVIEW 9/10 ~ Reading Lucinda Hare’s debut novel The Dragon Whisperer is like riding a dragon. You have to hold on tight during the twist and turns, take time to stop and enjoy the breathtaking view, prepare yourself for the sudden lows, enjoy the soaring heights and make sure you’re not on the wrong end of that fiery breath! A tale hatched from Hare’s real-life experiences and devotion to all kinds … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare
FEATURED BOOK: The Six and the Crystals of Ialana by Katlynn Brooke
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Middle-Grade Fantasy Six teens must uncover the secrets of their past while on the run from deadly predators and a reptilian king. At odds with each other, their goals uncertain, the Six set out on a life-altering quest across a harsh and unforgiving continent. Pursued by lethal foes, guided only by baffling and terrifying shared dreams, the Six must find and reclaim a powerful crystal lost 500 years in the past. What is their connection to this … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Six and the Crystals of Ialana by Katlynn Brooke
The Magical Adventures of Jimmy Crikey by Wallace Briggs
Targeted Age Group:: 7 to 11 Do you want to know a secret? Underneath the very ground on which you walk, there more things than you have dreamed of. There are monsters, of which to be afraid. There are magical powers wielded by witches and sorcerers, many good but some evil. There is beauty and there is also danger. One soul above all others has the courage to tackle the challenges and challengers. Mysteries are solved and mayhem is averted by the courage of one boy. Jimmy ran away to … [Read more...] about The Magical Adventures of Jimmy Crikey by Wallace Briggs
