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Letter From a Fictitious Person

by Leo Cohen

Charlie Kenway and Frank Duckworth spent their first two years together in the same babysitter's crib, and then grew up, first next door to each other and then in the same trailer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Although not brothers in blood, it was the only connection they were missing. Then fate in the form of bad luck deprives them of their father, and not much later, of their mother, spinning their life lines in completely opposite directions. It's the 1960's and Charlie Kenway ends up anonymo... more

In Freedom's Light

by Sharon Gloger Friedman

A Sweeping Saga of Faith, Friendship, and the Enduring Bonds of Family It is 1785 and enforcers of the Spanish Inquisition are still hunting down and torturing conversos—Jews who outwardly converted to Christianity, but who practiced their Judaism in secret. When nineteen-year-old converso Anica Amselem refuses a cut of pork in Valencia’s marketplace, she and her husband Efren come under the suspicion of the Church as secret Jews, endangering their lives and that of their infant daughter Isabel... more

Murder, Murder, Murder in Gilded Central Park

by Cecelia Tichi

In her Fifth Avenue mansion in autumn, 1898, silver heiress Val DeVere learns a third young woman’s strangled body has been found nearby in New York’s Central Park. The victim could be someone like Val’s late mother—or her—for the Valentine Mackle DeVere is one generation from the Irish immigrants who now risk their lives toiling in the city that promised a better life. Heartsick, Val joins her well-connected husband, Roddy (Roderick Windham DeVere), to press the mayor for action, but scandal-... more

A Fatal Gilded High Note

by Cecelia Tichi

New York’s “Diamond Horseshoe” balcony in the Metropolitan Opera House glittered with ladies’ jewels in January 1899, and Society seated in private boxes heard Mozart’s murder victim sing his song of death—unaware that the sudden death of a “Coal King” in Box 18 will be ruled a homicide. When opera-goers Val and Roddy DeVere are asked to investigate (“on the q.t.”), Val finds herself suspected of complicity in the murder. The police have “material evidence” against her. Before a jury, Val’... more

Ganesh volume -1

by Anusha HS

Lord Ganesh is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. He is the first one to get worshipped before worshipping any other god. We can say in short that there is no Hindu who doesn't perform Lord Ganesh’s worship. In Ramayana Lord Rama had worshipped Lord Ganesh. In Mahabharata Lord Krishna had also worshipped Lord Ganesh. They have become the role models to the whole world. Before the beginning of any work it is common to worship Lord Ganesh. There are many Holy hymns on Lord Ganesh. Lord Ga... more

Overspray

by Russ Thompson

HIGH-INTEREST NOVEL FOR RELUCTANT TEEN READERS. Nick Simonson is troubled, lonely, and sinking fast in high school after the death of his father. His teachers don't like him, his grades are falling, and he sees no future for himself. Additional tragedies occur that plunge him lower. Can he pick himself up and move forward? LEXILE MEASURE 520L.

Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia

by Erika Bud

Do your kids love exploring new places and getting lost in their imagination? Do they enjoy cool technology? The first book in the Travel Rangers series takes adventurous readers on a mission through Australia, where they will swim in the Great Barrier reef, climb the iconic Sydney Harbour bridge, meet some new animals, and even learn some fun Australian words and phrases. Amazing AR technology brings the book to life so everyone reading can truly experience Australia. Your kids won't w... more

Tom Sawyer Returns

by E.E. Burke

In August, 1864, the once-peaceful river town where Becky Thatcher grew up is a hotbed for sedition. When suspicion falls on her upright father, the judge, the last man she needs help from is one she can't trust. Former beau Tom Sawyer has shown up unexpectedly, injured and missing critical memories. He offers to help vindicate her father, but his involvement further entangles Becky in a web of intrigue involving her disloyal cousin, Tom’s relentless brother, and a childhood friend who offers he... more

The Adventures of Belle - Belle Meets Henry

by Kathleen Siekman

It’s all a matter of perspective... On an adventure in her neighborhood of Cady Lake, Belle the Dog meets Henry the Heron. Henry wants to show Belle what the neighborhood looks like from his perspective, but how is that possible? Belle can’t fly! She’s a dog. Will Henry and Belle be able to work together to show Belle a bird’s eye view of the world? Join Belle the Dog on her first of many adventures as she makes new friends and helps build her community through learning about and understan... more

Ew, Goo!

by Kathleen Siekman

What do you do when your runny nose just won’t stop running? When your nose is so gooey & ewwy? Snot gets everywhere and boogers abound in Ew, Goo!, the humorous rhyming children’s book written by Kathleen Siekman and illustrated by Debbie Koehler. Will our curly-haired hero have what it takes to stem the flow of goo and get better, or will her mucus take on a life of its own? Not even the cat is safe from the goo in this hilarious snot-filled story! Suitable for ages 3 to 7 years.

Harlow Learns He's Loved

by Amy Kerns

Harlow, a beloved hedgehog, is confused why he isn’t getting as much affection from Mommy & Daddy Fox after the sudden arrival of his baby brother. He wonders how he will ever get his kisses back. What's a hedgehog to do? Written by Amy Kerns and illustrated by Kim Hanzo, Harlow Learns He's Loved reinforces the love that parents have for their children—no matter who they are. Suitable for ages 2 to 5 years.

This is the Bear

by Paula Morhardt

This is the bear... But what is he up to? Join the bear with all the hair on his quest to do something nice for a friend in this humorous short story designed for young children featuring whimsical hand-drawn illustrations. Suitable for ages 3 to 7 years.

Rose Gets Her Name

by Paula Morhardt

Rose the fairy is running out of time to do her One Thing, the task she must complete to earn her name and her wings. Will Rose be able to overcome her greatest fear and pass the Fairy Council's test? Written by Paula Baysinger Morhardt and illustrated by Kayla Surface-Olson, Rose Gets Her Name tells the tale of Rose and how she learned to ask for help when she needed it. Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years.

Mausdrachen - Vapors of Sadness

by Thea Kvamme

The Vapors of Sadness can strike anyone at any time, and this time, they’ve come for Prince Krisgin. When one little gray cloud casts its dreary shadow over the young prince, it grows and he is left feeling angry, worthless, and alone. Will his friends be able to help him cast this shadow off? Will Prince Krisgin be able to see he is not alone? Join Princess Hannah, the giant winged mouse Mausdrachen, and the color-changing unicorn Selmer in their quest to help a friend in need, and join P... more

The Bedtime Rhyme

by Regina Noel Downing

The Bedtime Rhyme What's the perfect way to end any day? A little story, time for listening and sharing, and a sweet lullaby to end. Bedtime is one of the most important times of the day for our littles, and sometimes the most challenging. It can raise real fears over separation. A regular routine can be just the thing to ease such fears, and ensure a good night's rest for everyone. The Bedtime Rhyme will help you send your children off to sleep feeling truly loved, connected, supported... more

The Monster Dog - What Shall I Be When I Grow Up?

by CARMEN TRIBBETT

In The Monster Dog: What Shall I Be When I Grow Up?, Tasse ponders the possibilities of her future. Should she be a singer? Or perhaps an astronaut? The sky's the limit, after all! Beautifully illustrated in watercolor, this light-hearted exploration of career paths will entertain children and spark their imaginations. Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years.

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