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Dead Horse Bay

by John Dyson

In Dead Horse Bay, John Dyson’s novel, three unlikely characters plan to stop the goose roundup at New York’s, Kennedy Airport. The geese lives are in danger because a goose has collided with an airplane at New York’s, La Guardia Airport and all geese living within a 7-mile radius of La Guardia Airport are to be killed.

Hugo von Hector the Kids' Art Collector

by Whitney Beatty

Has your art ever disappeared from the refrigerator overnight? Where could it have gone? Find out as you peek inside the world of one frustrated artist, whose life changes when he steps through a mysterious door to find imaginative art that perfectly captures his colorful, scribbly world. Hugo von Hector the Kids' Art Collector is a funny, magical tale that finally answers the question, "Hey, where did my picture go?"

Pushing Pawns

by Dima Novak

He's got the moves. On the street and over the board.

Urban high school kid Moses Middleton hoped that chess competition could be a ticket out of mediocrity, but everything goes pear-shaped after a disastrous tournament. That’s when he meets Viktor, a mad Russian grandmaster who agrees to coach the team by revealing the secrets of Soviet chess.

Together with his crew -- charismatic psychopath P.D. Morales, gifted violinist and expert fencer Esther T... more

Adventures in Amelbria

by Kim Foale

Being a princess isn't as fun as everyone thinks. Wanting to explore the world, as next-in-line to the thrown, Erika is forbidden to leave her kingdom of Amelbria. How can she convince her parents to grant her the freedom she wants so badly? What adventures lie ahead for Erika? Will she ever be able to leave the kingdom and find the mysterious island she's heard so much about? Jyan has felt misunderstood his whole life. Will he be able to prove to the tribe that he has what it takes to be Ch... more

Trixie Bixby and Her 66 Pairs of Socks

by Angela Delf

Trixie is a spirited girl who loves her fun and colorful sock collection. She has 66 pairs! But is that too many? How can she use her socks to help others? Follow along as Trixie discovers the happiness of giving.

The Moon Food Cafe

by William Hageman

It's the early eighties and OLNEY GARKLE has returned to California after several years of itinerant travel in Europe and Asia, culminating in a failed love affair in Paris. His immediate goal is to put an end to his life of hedonism-on-a-shoestring by getting a job. With modest bills in the mailbox of a modest apartment he can then begin the book that he hopes will give vent to his greatest outrage: the triumph of politics over people, and resolve his greatest conflict: the battle between lu... more

Men of Khyber

by Om Soni

Jawar Dil is the influential and charismatic leader of a powerful Hindu clan in Khyber. His skill in maintaining peace and harmony between many different factions and amidst the complex relationships that abound in the region are legendary, but after the death of his beloved wife he decides to retreat from public life and live as a spiritual recluse in Jalalabad. \tWith the clan now left dependent on Jawar’s untested son, Jai, it isn’t long before radical elements emerge to take advantage. En... more

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by Jean Rover

Something's amiss in Oregon's backcountry. A teacher spots a scruffy stranger loitering near the Forest Lake grade school, and there's a young boy missing in a neighboring county. Then eight-year-old Cody Benson, on an outing with his grandfather in the Big Bat Wilderness area, vanishes. Ken Blake, the deputy sheriff coordinating the search for Cody thinks he wandered off and froze to death. Cally Benson, Cody's mother, and eventually, the townsfolk are convinced a registered sex offender, livin... more

Bryla's Amazing Imagination

by LaTasha Reynolds

Bryla's Amazing Imagination: Bryla Visits the Moon is centered on a 6-year old little girl named Bryla, who has a natural fascination for astronomy. Each night, Bryla's fascination grows stronger for the Moon, and playing games of hide-and-seek just aren’t enough. Bryla desires to visit the Moon but doesn't know how to reach the galaxy from her suburban home. After explaining her desires to her mother, she teaches Bryla the importance of using imagination to make dreams come true.

Crossing the Pressure Line

by Laura Anne Bird

Crossing the Pressure Line is a contemporary middle grade novel that presents a plucky, deeply reflective heroine who grieves the untimely loss of her grandfather, puts her self-confidence to the test, and learns how to listen to the courageous voice inside.

White Birch

by Paul Edmund Lessard

White Birch by Paul Edmund Lessard is a darkly humorous novel about the trappings of generational wealth and the human cost of ambition. The White Birch Hotel in the city of Tuffty Town teems with poorly kept secrets: detectives tapping lobby phones for news of banished royals; nervous lovers hiding traces of their trysts from prying eyes; captains of finance hatching plans in the thick haze of the smoking bar. We find among this clamour Henry Huvvy: bon vivant, boulevardier, and mainstay ... more

The Black Knight and the Voyage to the Dark Seas

by Marcus Donaldson

Pirates, beasts and battles! With his brother’s life at stake, the fearless Black Knight is catapulted into a rescue mission that leads him and his crew into the heart of the Dark Seas and the terrifying beasts within. Not only will he have to survive these monsters, but he must also face an enemy he thought he’d never see again.

A Flamingo's Story

by Joel Chiok

Salmon was a prominent flamingo in his community, but just as things were going well for him his life took an unexpected turn. Follow along his journey to find out what happens! This book is also based on the story of Joseph in the bible and aims to depict God’s faithfulness in fulfilling the dreams He placed in our hearts. This book contains beautiful illustrations and is targeted for children.

Sex Business Tokyo

by Alta Eva Bourne

This is the story of an Australian dancer named Angela, who travels to Tokyo seeking work in cabaret. Angela's story is set in the 1980s. It portrays the slow seduction of the naïve girl, who willingly enters her own concept of sex business amidst the busy nightlife of Tokyo's entertainment centres. It is the story of sex, money, men and the voice within Angela, who becomes the most significant identity in her journey seeking fame through prostitution. Angela is cheated, betrayed, and then be... more

The Carousel King and the Space Mission

by Leticia Ordaz

He’s too scared to ride! Can this brave Latinx boy overcome his fear and fly to the moon and back? Maxton can’t wait to try new things. So, when he spots a beautiful carousel at the zoo, he’s jumping up and down to take a turn on the super-cool dragon. But as the merry-go-round starts to spin, the startled kid jumps off terrified! After the magical fire-breathing beast appears in Maxton’s sleep with words of encouragement, he wakes up determined to try again. Now bursting with courage, h... more

Where Would Santa Go?

by Julia Inserro

If you could travel the world, where would you go? How about Antarctica, Costa Rica, Tanzania, Nepal, Egypt, Iceland and Oman? Now who do you take with you? How about the most famous world traveler who’s seen it all? Spark a curiosity for other countries and cultures in your little ones. Open their eyes to travel, geography, history and adventure! Join Santa in this playful sleigh-ful Christmas adventure as he shows you all his favorite places around the world from his magic sleigh on Ch... more

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