Kid Docs is an experimental new program that trains young children to become doctors. Currently, 165 children, ages two to fourteen, are enrolled in the program. When they are ten years old, Kid Docs begin working in the hospital, using their skills on real patients. Kid Docs tells the story of ten-year-old Doctor Connor Hansen’s first days as an emergency room doctor. Connor experiences his first pangs of love (toward eleven-year-old obstetrician, Cassie), deals with his moody older brother … [Read more...]
Interview with Joshua Kriesberg – Book Author
Author Bio: Joshua Kriesberg lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and two sons. His sons were willing listeners to countless "make-up" stories, which eventually formed the novel Horatio's One Wish--one of the top-rated children's animal novels released this year. Kriesberg has written for most of his life. He has an affinity for animal characters in fiction. "Although I wrote the book for children," says Kriesberg, "the story's characters and universal themes of friendship, loyalty, … [Read more...]
Delilah Dusticle by A.J. York
Delilah Dusticle has special powers and can completely eradicate dust. With her quiver pouch of special dusters she is soon promoted to Chief Dust Eradicator and Remover at the Fenchurch-Whittington House. Until one day a broken heart leads to her powers taking an unexpected turn. This is a touching and charming tale about the magic of friendship and self-discovery. Targeted Age Group: Middle Grade and Up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The inspiration behind Delilah Dusticle and … [Read more...]
Horatio’s One Wish by Joshua Kriesberg @JoshuaKriesberg
Horatio has lived alone as long as he can remember. His only friend is a river otter named Rollic, who visits him nearly every day. But when Rollic goes missing, Horatio knows he must try to find him. With the help of hamster twins, Whisklet and Whimser, Horatio embarks on an adventure beyond anything he could have dreamed. Along the way, Horatio meets Leala, a champion archer from the hedgehog village--a village Horatio never knew existed. Leala opens a door to a home Horatio has yearned for … [Read more...]
Seed Savers: Treasure by S. Smith
In a future where growing your own food is against the law, three young friends risk their safety by studying the illegal subject of gardening. The children's mentor, an elderly acquaintance named Ana, entices the children with her description of the food she knew as a child--food unlike the square, processed, packaged food they have always known. Constantly watching, however, is GRIM, the government agency that controls the nation's food source and keeps in check all potential … [Read more...]
From Goats Gruff to Glory by Rik Ravado
From Goats Gruff to Glory’ is one of the funniest novels to appear in 2013. Find out how lazy, stinky Eric the Troll is discovered by a female troll more formidable than the Iron Lady herself, is forced into marriage, uprooted from his bridge, and transformed into a successful citizen and a local hero. Here you’ll discover an exotic world full of strange characters from Boris the Spider with a head for PR and copyrighting to ‘Cheesy‘ Spread, a chimpanzee with a whole raft of dodgy business … [Read more...]
Interview with L. R. W. Lee – Book Author
Author Bio: Since the age of eight, L. R. W. Lee knew she wanted to write a book. Fortunately or unfortunately, she required of herself that she have something significant to say; she sought to contribute to others in a way that could change their lives. Because a degree in Accounting at Cedarville University, as well as work in public and corporate accounting, did not provide riveting fodder for a best seller, she waited. She founded and, over a decade, grew a company. During part of this … [Read more...]
Andy Smithson: Blast of the Dragon’s Fury (Book 1) by L. R. W. Lee
From the After Life, ten-year-old Andy Smithson’s relatives initiated a curse 500 years ago. Now they no longer agree it should continue and one is willing to sacrifice Andy’s life to end it. Unaware of the disagreement and with no say in the matter, Andy is unexpectedly and magically transported from his home. He finds himself in the Land of Oomaldee, facing mortal danger at every turn as he seeks to find a scale from a rare red dragon, the most ferocious of dragon species, to break the … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Corn Kid by Marcy Blesy
Guys Against the Girls by Lauren Baratz-Logsted @LaurenBaratzL
There's trouble at Hat City Middle School! This first volume in an exciting new series by the author of the popular Sisters 8 series introduces readers to the six guys and six girls who make up a special class at Hat City Middle School. When a substitute teacher says something she shouldn't, the girls are outraged. Then their regular teacher makes matters worse, and everyone is outraged. Soon the guys and girls are facing off about everything, but will it end in victory or disaster? Told in … [Read more...]
