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HOLY MOLY ROLY POLY

by Steve Duman

Polly B. Roly isn't like the other roly polies. She's a racer. And she's been training for today's race, the Over-the-hill and Leg-burner 10K. But all of the other racers are bigger and faster. Betty Bear. Honey Hamster. Bob Mole. Ollie Ostrich. A Who's Who of the racing world, and they're not afraid to make fun of her as they pass her on the way up the big hill. As a roly poly, Polly has a simple solution: curl up into a ball. But Polly has worked too hard for this. She has to keep going, no... more

This Little Piggy

by Carol Ruth Simon

Carol Ruth Simon has presented five irresistible portraits of the pigs from the popular children’s nursery rhyme This Little Piggy.

She has created a sort of written tableau, which invites readers to take a glimpse into a day in the life of each pig. They are all grown up now and not much has changed. We visit with Henry at the market. We see Harry at home tending to his flowers. Hank is throwing a party for charity. Hubert is trying to provide for his huge family. And Hall, the last pi... more

The Tower

by Lynn Yvonne Moon

Childhood is much more than the simple act of innocent role-playing. Our young are now subjected to physical and emotional abuse from other children face-to-face, as well as, from inside the mysterious cyber-world of social media. Young Pete (Petunia) learns all too fast that life just might not be all that it’s supposed to be – innocent and fun. Instead, she must deal with the daily struggle of whether living is really worth all the pain. She experiences things that adults would have troubl... more

The Witches of Moonlight Ridge

by Ramey Channell

The second book in the Moonlight Ridge Series follows the adventures of Lily Claire Nash and her cousin, Willie T. Nock, two precocious children in the woods of 1950s Alabama. Ghosts, hauntings, scary tales told 'round the evening fire, witches, and famous legends weave a story of mystery, romance, and tragedy.

Sweet Music on Moonlight Ridge

by Ramey Channell

Music drifts across the mountain ridge above the tiny rural Alabama town of Eden. What are the secrets hidden on the mountain paths, under the ancient trees, and under the mysterious moon of Moonlight Ridge? Follow in the footsteps of two will-o-the-wisp children, Lily Claire and her cousin Willie T., hear the whispery secrets, and feel the ancient magic in the deep woods and on dusty red-dirt trails, as these young explorers look for answers and follow their hearts out on the mount... more

DLee's Snow Day

by Diana Lee Santamaria

A winter tale featuring the character DLee, her brother Angel, and her curious cat, Mr. Mustache. Published as a bilingual story, in both English and Spanish, this story captures the beauty and magic of a child's first snowfall.

Santa Are You Hot In That Suit

by Cassandra Whitfield

Nyah is a 6 year old multiracial little girl. She is very inquisitive, and sometimes asks too many questions which gets her into trouble. One day, the family travels to the mall to see Santa Claus. When Nyah sits on Santa's lap, her curiosity gets the best of her and she asks him an inappropriate question. How does Santa respond to such a question? What is her family's reaction after they've told her to watch her mouth? Additionally, This book also breaks racial boundaries. Readers will be surp... more

The Call of Destiny: Secrets of the Lost Scrolls

by John J Pietrangelo

This is like “The DaVinci Code” for the seriously spiritual reader. Fascinating religious/spiritual historical research and thought-provoking perspectives spun within a tale of intrigue, abductions, betrayal and more.

Elephants in the Room

by Charlene Wexler

ELEPHANTS IN THE ROOM is award winning author Charlene Wexler's collection of short fiction and essays that examine life, love,and the tragedy and comedy of human beings. It is divided into five categories, COMING OF AGE abought growing up in the fifties and sixties. IN FAMILY AND FRIENDS you will most likely identify some of the same characters in your life. PETS! What would life be like without our animal pals.?. THE PASSING PAARADE Observations on the changes in our world. SENIOR YEARS Lau... more

Legend of a Wolfdog

by larry delarco

Born for Adversity

by Keith Julius

When nine year old Aaron Reed has an accident at a local playground it seems like a routine emergency room visit. The case becomes more than routine when signs of child abuse are discovered. The young boy and his family find themselves embroiled in events that threaten to tear the household apart, as suspicion deepens and trust disappears. Court Appointed Special Advocate Larry Kendall arrives on the scene to discover things are not always what they seem, as the secrets behind the fa... more

Catch a Falling Star

by Keith Julius

Aleisha Turner is young and attractive, a wife and the mother of three beautiful children. Aleisha is also an addict. Following a heroin overdose that nearly takes her life away her children are taken from her. Aleisha finds herself in a rehab center, the first step in what will prove to be a difficult recovery. She faces a long road ahead to restore normalcy to her life and bring her family back together. Beverly Stone works as a CASA volunteer, a Court Appointed Special Ad... more

The Game Changer

by Dave Dröge

The illustrious company doctor Henk van Wijnen-Swarttouw, a born entrepreneur and flamboyant self-made man, gets in trouble when the justice department accuses him of corruption and tax evasion. At that same moment his daughter Julia begins her sabbatical after high school. Soon, she manages to make a name in the art world, using her devotion for a better, sustainable world as a driving force. She presents her art in the famous Witte de Withstreet. Through her art she is challenging her fathe... more

In the Heart of a Mustang

by M.J. Evans

Everyone needs loyalty, love, and at times healing. Lucky is the soul who finds all three In the Heart of a Mustang. A boy is told that his father was a brave and virtuous man, a soldier who traded his life to save the lives of countless others. He was the man that Hunter needed to emulate. The only problem is the whole story is a lie, all of it. The truth, which Hunter discovers as he begins his sophomore year of high school, is that his father has actually spent the boy’s entire life in... more

Best Laid Plans & Other Disasters

by Amy Rivers

A year after she is elected mayor of a prosperous Colorado city, Gwen's career and life are fully on track, all according to plan. So why is she in such a slump emotionally and physically? New conflicts keep boiling over in city government, and her earlier allies no longer support her. She and her boyfriend have an ideal relationship, which she finds inexplicably dissatisfying. Without telling her, he decides to take a new job that has him traveling out of state every week. Suddenly unexpected d... more

Dreams from the Heart: Tales of Hope & Love

by C. R. Sturgill

A loving husband finds his life cut tragically short. A lovelorn schoolteacher finds unexpected passion in the stories she “red-pens.” A down-and-out writer takes a chance on a dream. With humor, heart, and beautifully crafted prose, Dreams From the Heart is a collection of nineteen short stories by C. R. Sturgill that offers a fresh male perspective on love, romance, family, and hope. Anyone who has been in love, or seeks love, will find a treasure trove of compassion and tender expressions of ... more

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