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
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
Josiah’s Apple Orchard by Katherine L. Holmes
Besides music, Vivvy loves green apples. She and her brother Matt go on morning apple raids until, one fall, their father drives them to a pick-your-own orchard. The cross old Josiah inhabits another time where pixies might appear like uprooted saplings. In the early, eventful 1960s, Vivvy takes the flute from Mr. Fortray, a band teacher who plays jazz. Detours confuse another apple picking trip and Josiah is angry about progress. Yet if Vivvy wants to do what she loves, she must think beyond … [Read more...] about Josiah’s Apple Orchard by Katherine L. Holmes
The Visitor’s Choice: A Search to Make Things Right by Alexander Davidson
Being dumped at a stranger’s house for the summer wasn’t the worst thing to happen to high school student and reluctant reader David Wilson. Waking up in a mysterious place isn’t a treat either. Inside Mr. Linden’s library, David discovers a book that allows him to travel back and forth to the medieval world of Ethelrod, a land that is not particularly welcome to visitors. On his first visit, David is forced to fight in a traditional contest and wins, in turn making a choice that will change … [Read more...] about The Visitor’s Choice: A Search to Make Things Right by Alexander Davidson
Not Just For Breakfast Anymore by PV Lundqvist
Benny wants a pet-a dog or a cat. You know, the kind of pet every else has. But other kids don't have his mom. She likes to do things differently. So Benny doesn't know what to expect when he first opens the pet carrier. Certainly not that his neighbors will want to kick his family out of town-he just got here! And he was just about to make the baseball team, too. Will he fight for his pet or back down? Targeted Age Group:: 6-13 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My first pet … [Read more...] about Not Just For Breakfast Anymore by PV Lundqvist
Becoming Anorak Nid (Book One) by Alix B Macey @alixbmacey
Hurrah! This is the first in the Becoming Anorak Nid series by Alix B Macey. Perfect for 8+ children + reluctant readers. Psst.. she’s not fussy, she’ll even take (reluctant) 38 year olds! But hey, stop...you don’t want to read about the fact that it’s a fictional children’s story that will propel you full pelt into the sporadically funny, celestial life adventures of a persecuted, orphaned spider called Nid - with a fantastical fantasy twist and funny (not entirely ha ha) scrolls? You … [Read more...] about Becoming Anorak Nid (Book One) by Alix B Macey @alixbmacey
Interview with Katherine L. Holmes – Book Author @klouholmes
Author Bio: Katherine L. Holmes lives in Duluth, Minnesota, where she does much of her writing in the winter. She also works with used books. Her first published book, The House in Windward Leaves, became a Finalist in the 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and in the NIEA awards. She's had three other books published. Those and more about her can be found at her website: https://sites.google.com/site/katherinelholmesauthorprofile/ What inspires you to write? Experiences inspire me, … [Read more...] about Interview with Katherine L. Holmes – Book Author @klouholmes
Interview with Stacy Juba – Book Author @stacyjuba
Author Bio: Stacy Juba has written about reality TV contestants targeted by a killer, an obit writer investigating a cold case, teen psychics who control minds, twin high school hockey stars battling on the ice, and teddy bears learning to raise the U.S. flag: she pursues whatever story ideas won’t leave her alone. Stacy’s titles include the adult mystery novels Sink or Swim and Twenty-Five Years Ago Today, the children’s picture books The Flag Keeper and the Teddy Bear Town Children’s Bundle … [Read more...] about Interview with Stacy Juba – Book Author @stacyjuba
