Virgil the Hound by Tere Albanese Virgil is a royally bred foxhound. However, he refuses to hunt foxes or anything else for that matter. The Master of Hounds treats him quite cruelly. Virgil takes it in stride and stays true to himself. On one particular hunt, Virgil did what he always does. The hounds went one way and Virgil went the opposite way. The Mater of Hounds sends one of the huntsmen after Virgil and tells him to tie his whip to Virgil’s collar and drag him back. But when the … [Read more...] about Virgil the Hound by Tere Albanese
FEATURED BOOK: Diablo by Fallacious Rose
Genre: Children's - Animals What if you got your dearest wish - and it turned out to be more of a nightmare than a dream come true? Kim's always wanted her own pony, but when she buys Diablo, she gets more than she bargained for. Sure, he can talk - but he doesn't say anything nice. But a naughty pony isn't Kim's only problem. She also happens to have a big brother who behaves like a grumpy two year old - and a new stepfather who makes her do her own cleaning up! Clearly, training the … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Diablo by Fallacious Rose
FEATURED BOOK: Winter Wonder by C. M. Huddleston
Genre: Anthology-Children's Holidays & Celebrations Eleven holiday stories from nine amazing authors! Winter Wonder brings you a confection of Christmas stories by an array of well-loved authors featuring characters drawn from their award-winning books. Eleven new stories spanning all ages from the young to the young at heart will whisk you away on a snowstorm of delight to worlds of fantasy, adventure, history, and even outer space with tales celebrating the magic of Christmas or … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Winter Wonder by C. M. Huddleston
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
