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Discovering Sharlie: Case of the Missing Sea Serpent (Lucky Penny Detective Adventures Book 1)

by Craig Vroom

A Nasty old zookeeper, shifty and mean.

Sea serpent monsters, longish and green

Vanishing — gone — without leaving a trace.

Yes, this would be a most difficult case!

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Olivia and “Jenny the Great” team up with Scotland Yard when Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, goes missing. Using their Super Transducer Blaster to search for underwater clues, t... more

Odus and the Long Way Home

by Dare DeLano

Odus and the Long Way Home is the first of the Book Keeper books, a series that retells the classics of literature for lower middle grade readers.

When Liz’s eccentric Aunt Gertrude comes to visit, she warns Liz and her little brother Charlie not to touch any of her things. But Charlie picks up a mysterious looking book, and the children are magically transported inside its pages. To get home, they must travel through the book, The Odyss... more

Emily's Room: Creating Spaces that Unlock Your Potential

by Katherine Allen

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Emily’s Room is a charming story of a bright and unique little girl who transforms an empty bedroom into a beautiful space of her own. Emily begins to understand more about herself as she explores how she wants her room to look, feel and function. By incorporating her favorite colors, textures, and elements of nature, she is able to create an environment where she can thrive.

Tap into your highest potential by ... more

Amelia's Dream - A Colonial Girl's Adventures

by Jami Borek

As an orphan, a servant, and worst of all, a girl, Amelia’s dreams weren’t very realistic for 1771 Virginia, but that wasn’t going to stop her. A sudden move from Fredericksburg to Colonial Williamsburg, however, brings drastic changes that upset her hopes and plans. Amelia’s Dream: A Colonial Girl’s Adventures, the sequel to Amanda’s Secret, likewise tells an engrossing tale in an authentically detailed historic context, appealing to readers of all ages but especially suitable for ages 8 –... more

Beethoven's Encore in the 21st Century

by C C. Vaughan

A companion piano CD with relevant music is available on Amazon. It's titled Beethoven's Encore in the 21st Century.

My life, that is this life now, began some time after my death in 1827. I don’t know how long I slept. The only thing I remember was that I was walking with Wolfgang Mozart in a beautiful green meadow studded with fragrant white flowers. That was where I decided my future, for better or worse.

“Wolfgang, how long ... more

Amanda's Secret - A Colonial Girl's Story

by Jami Borek

The heartwarming story of Amanda, a twelve-year old colonial girl, whose comfortable life is turned upside down by the revelation of a long-hidden secret about her past. Amanda's Secret is set in and around Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia in 1771-1772 and is full of authentic historical detail. 127 pages with 28 color illustrations.

Box Camera Chronicles

by Pearl Atkins Schwartz

The characters in BOX CAMERA CHRONICLES reflect the noble dreams of people who confront the conflicts between the old and the new worlds. The stories take place in the 20th century. Several are about immigrants who arrived in New York City around the turn of the century; others are set in such diverse places as Mexico and Egypt and capture the allure of different cultures.

The Boy Who Spoke To The Earth

by Chris Burkard

The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth is a tale about a young boy who asks the Earth where he can find happiness. The Earth responds and sends the boy on a journey to some of the landscapes that make the Earth most proud. In the end, the boy learns that happiness is harder to find than he expected. This children’s book is written by surf and adventure photographer Chris Burkard, and illustrated by Disney Interactive artist David McClellan.

Bear-faced lies and other fictions

by B. Mamatha

DISCONCERTING, DOUBLE-EDGED & BITTERSWEET: six stories that are both preposterous and entirely believable - they linger long after the telling. B. Mamatha (‘The House They Couldn’t Build’) deconstructs modern life to create allegories, twisted fairy tales and inventive, memorable fiction. Counting Kafka, Carver, Angela Carter, Ray Bradbury and Borges as her literary influences, Mamatha’s take is long-form short stories that feature the surreal and darkly comic.

Sons of Fate Origins

by Jean-Paul Deshong

Entitled ‘Sons of Fate’, the story takes place in Japan, deep in the throes of the Tokugawa era. Having suppressed the rebellions of their people, the Shogunate have set their sights on expanding their dominance throughout the globe. General Daiki Jinjaku is commissioned to lead a small fleet seaward in order to seek out new trade routes and chart waterways to distant lands. Proud and courageous, the General leaves behind his wife and son and sets off on a journey that will change his life – ... more

Champion Bubbler

by Jules Mitchell Bailey

Mercedes Ford, affectionately called Bubbler, left the inner-city ghetto of Kingston to dance in a club in the tourist resort area of Montego Bay. She caught the attention of the club owner, Danny, who sought her help in managing the club. He was busy with an undercover business and did not have the time to manage both businesses. An incident at the club brought Bubbler and Danny closer and a romance developed. At the same time, she was also in love with Greg, a German tourist, whom she first me... more

Heart Picked: Elizabeth's Adoption Tale

by Sara Crutcher

Six-year-old Elizabeth is excited to have her dad visit school for “Family Week” but worries some of her classmates might notice they don’t look alike. How will Elizabeth respond when her friend says, “That’s your dad? You don’t look like him.”

The Narrow Gate

by Janet Roberts

“Elise Delcroix was coming home after eleven years for the recognition and retribution she knew she deserved.” When family suspicions turned toward her, rather than her brother, after he denied embezzling money from the bank where their father, Emil, is a vice president, Elise left her small hometown in Western Pennsylvania for New York City, furious, unforgiving, and vowing never to return. Now, after the death of her father (and in hopes of sharing in his fortune), Elise has finally returne... more

My Pal Buddee:

by Vivienne K Munn

Buddee, an active six year old, who just wants to be outside, running and playing. When his friend, Kyle shows up with a board game, Buddee isn't sure he wants to try it; this isn't his idea of fun. But Kyle is set on showing him his own version of fun. Buddee is always eager to learn new things, two young boys disagree about what to play, whether indoors or outdoors, will there be a clash, conflict or will the two play together?

Join Buddee and Kyle in this unique picture and a... more

Aiden Pike: On the Sourdough Trail

by Mary C. Ryan

The first book in the Dewey Decimal Adventures chapter book series. Fourth grader Aiden Pike has a school research project. When his parents give him permission to use the library resources by himself after school, he learns about his topic using the Dewey Decimal System in a way that he never anticipated.

He Knew a Firefly

by Smita Bhattacharya

Six-year-old Akshara watches her mother die. At thirteen, she watches her best friend die. She’s heartbroken, but their deaths don’t surprise her. She has a secret ─ she can glimpse into the future of those she loves. For her it’s not a blessing, but a curse; every life she touches is thrown into turmoil, friends abandon her, and she is overwhelmed by more guilt than she can bear. Then, one day, she sees her own unhappy fate. Does Akshara bring upon her loved ones the misfortunes they blame ... more

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