An Empty House Doesn’t Sneeze renders life on the home front through the watchful eyes of 15-year-old Scotty Johannsen as WWII rages across the globe. Against the backdrop of blackouts, bomb shelters, rationing, and victory gardens, Scotty and his friends follow the rhythms of yesteryear, weaving their wartime worries through the “wilds” of Seattle’s Ravenna Park, where their imaginations run free. Into this fragile balance a neighborhood threat emerges: Someone is lighting fires during the … [Read more...] about An Empty House Doesn’t Sneeze by David Scott Richardson
The Crafter: The Mysterious Game by Dan Sugralinov
For Kenny, the gateway to a magical realm isn't an old enchanted door—it's his very own gaming console. Every enemy defeated and item crafted isn't just a win in-game; it empowers him in real life. As Kenny levels up in this magical world, he starts shining in school and facing down bullies. But can mastering a game truly help him conquer real-world challenges? Dive in and find out. ★★★★★ "Dan Sugralinov's 'The Crafter: The Mysterious Game' masterfully blends real-world struggles with … [Read more...] about The Crafter: The Mysterious Game by Dan Sugralinov
FEATURED BOOK: The Crafter: The Mysterious Game by Dan Sugralinov
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy For Kenny, the gateway to a magical realm isn't an old enchanted door—it's his very own gaming console. Every enemy defeated and item crafted isn't just a win in-game; it empowers him in real life. As Kenny levels up in this magical world, he starts shining in school and facing down bullies. But can mastering a game truly help him conquer real-world challenges? Dive in and find out. ★★★★★ "Dan Sugralinov's 'The Crafter: The Mysterious Game' masterfully blends … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Crafter: The Mysterious Game by Dan Sugralinov
The Chronicle Gate Vol 1. Ethereal by Nick Lang
What if you ended up on a planet. . .and had no idea how you got there? The Elouse are creatures who live on the planet Ethereal. When they find a human child lost and alone, they take him in and care for him. Sinya, the human child, struggles to remember anything about how he got to Ethereal. As Jasper, the Elousen father, searches for answers, Sinya’s new mother Ellen and her daughters Taylinn and Avigale help him adjust to life on their planet. Taylinn's dad is going on a secret mission … [Read more...] about The Chronicle Gate Vol 1. Ethereal by Nick Lang
The Princelings of the East Books 1-3 by Jemima Pett
The Princelings of the East Books 1-3 by Jemima Pett A time tunnel, a pirate king, a lost city. In three separate adventures, Princelings Fred and George set out to solve trifling problems, and uncover dangerous and sometimes desperate foes, each with his or her own agenda, threatening the peace of the Realms. The Princelings of the East: the saga starts with Fred and George leaving their cosy Castle in the Marsh. They encounter the mysterious cola vendor Hugo, the playboy Prince Lupin, and … [Read more...] about The Princelings of the East Books 1-3 by Jemima Pett
Finish the Story! Harriet Tubman’s Secret Raid by Jeffrey Bensam
Danny and Kenna are watching TV at Danny’s grandma’s house when a storm knocks out the power. They’re left with nothing to do but listen to another one of his grandma’s “when-I-was-a-kid” stories. But this doesn’t turn out to be an ordinary story for the two kids -- or for you! Danny and Kenna thought that they had learned all about Harriet Tubman in school. But the two kids quickly learn that there is a lot more to this amazing American heroine’s story as they travel with Harriet Tubman on a … [Read more...] about Finish the Story! Harriet Tubman’s Secret Raid by Jeffrey Bensam
Ayrwynn the Apprentice by Tricia Stuart
A fun story set in a small kingdom in the Middle Ages, Ayrwynn the Apprentice is the tale of a tenacious girl who wants with all her heart to be a scribe. Her loving father, Woodworker Aelfred gets her the perfect apprenticeship with Master Scribe Nicholas. Master Scribe Nicholas is a respected scribe whose clients include the Royal Family. Getting an apprenticeship is an amazing opportunity and there's only one thing that might keep Ayrwynn from fulfilling her dream....her knack for getting … [Read more...] about Ayrwynn the Apprentice by Tricia Stuart
Never Turn the Page Too Soon by Leslie R. Henderson
Think TOY STORY in a bookstore and you have the tale of Little Book, a ‘tween hero who dares to become a bestseller after his frustrated author abandons him on the donation cart in a bookstore at the close of business one night. But only twelve hours until the bookstore reopens, and the Space-arrangers growing increasingly suspicious of him, he will have to work fast to prove he can rival the best the bookstore has to offer or risk being shredded into a pile of confetti. Targeted Age Group:: … [Read more...] about Never Turn the Page Too Soon by Leslie R. Henderson
The Chronicle Gate Vol. 1: Ethereal by N. Lang
What if you ended up on a planet and had no idea how you got there? On a planet called Ethereal live creatures known as the Elouse. A couple of kids discover a human child and take him in. While their dad, Jasper, tries to find the planet “Earth” (which doesn’t exist in their galaxy) their mom, Ellen, and her girls, Taylinn, and Avigale are left to welcome and care for, Sinya, who has no recollection how he got there in the first place. Sinya tries to fit in his surroundings and make friends but … [Read more...] about The Chronicle Gate Vol. 1: Ethereal by N. Lang
Jimmy Crikey’s Adventures in the Sky Islands by Wallace Briggs
Jimmy Crikey's Adventures in the Sky Islands by Wallace Briggs Jimmy Crikey's Adventures in the Sky Islands This stand-alone story is the second in the series of Jimmy Crikey's adventures. Jimmy Crikey is the orphan alien brought up by a loving lady who lived on the edge of the forest close to Esh Village. Once bullied beyond endurance because of his strange appearance, Jimmy ran away, searching for a place where he could fit in. He found himself in the town of Roombelow, where Jimmy … [Read more...] about Jimmy Crikey’s Adventures in the Sky Islands by Wallace Briggs
