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Elly Robin On the Road (The Ordeals of Elly Robin)

by PD Quaver

While rambling through Kansas in the year 1912 in her Model T Roadster, Elly Robin and her pal Jimmy McGann, along with Jimmy's young wife Sara and her little brother Jonah, fall in with a troupe of down-at-heel actors. Thirteen-year-old Elly's sensational ragtime playing revives the troupe's fortunes, and both Sara and Jonah discover talents that help keep the troupe afloat. But a brutal murder and a flash flood lead to Elly's dependence on a remote community of ex-slaves and their descendants ... more

The Fallible

by David Ewald

A teen discovers a gun in the trunk of his car. A spider exposes a weakness a son has never seen. A young woman reaches a breaking point with her partner while traveling in Egypt. A serial philanderer uses the personal tragedy of September 11th to his advantage. In these stories and more, the author of He Who Shall Remain Shameless takes readers down paths punctuated by the mistakes of parents and children, teachers and students, spouses and significant others--imperfect people driven by love, y... more

Little Moe can't Fly

by Pria Dee

Little Moe is worried about surviving cold weather, for he is not ready to fly south and winter is coming. His flock leaves but little Moe keeps trying until one day he soars in this tale of survival.

Introducing Charming Holly Chrystal

by Personal Wordsmith

Introducing Charming Holly Chrystal is the story of a darling girl who struggles to understand the idioms often used to describe her. Beautifully illustrated and written in whimsical verse, this children's nursery rhyme book is perfect for a short, bedtime read.

Fearful Breakers

by Janice Sebring

Since his youth, José Albañez has wanted only one thing — to follow his father into the joiner’s trade. His uncle Domingo, however, drawn him unwillingly away form his comfortable life in Havana into his Caribbean web of trade and smuggling. He struggles to escape a life at sea, but his uncle’s plans, and the arrival of a British fleet in 1762 to besiege Havana, threaten to take the choice out of his hands.

MELISSA DISCOVERS MAGIC AND WITCHCRAFT

by JOSE LUIS AREVALO

"Melissa Discovers Magic and Witchcraft”. A captivating work narrates Melissa's extraordinary journey through the realms of magic, healing, and spirituality. This book will immerse you in Melissa's life and experiences, a woman whose path leads her to discover the hidden powers of the world and embrace her true essence. Throughout its pages, readers will witness how Melissa delves into the world of magic, exploring ancient rituals and esoteric practices that have endured through the centuries... more

THE ALIEN ISLAND FRIENDSHIP

by JOSE LUIS AREVALO

"The Alien Island Friendship" is an adventure novel that delves into the mysteries of a remote island off the coast of Chile. The story follows Captain Lewis and his team of Parapsychologist Monica, archaeologist Esteban, and oceanographer Fernando as they explore the secrets of Friendship Island. As they unravel the enigmatic island, they discover connections beyond conventional science, including extraterrestrial entities, dimensional portals, and an intergalactic conspiracy. While the novel i... more

Guess How Marion Feels

by Miss Kaye

Marion is a kind, creative, and easy kid...but he's faced with BIG emotions. Help Marion identify those BIG feelings in this interactive children's picture book. This book is made to celebrate and honor the feelings of every little one, foster open communication, and create inclusive learning with our neurodivergent kids.

Cotton-Top Tamarin's Most Hairific Day (Endangered and Misunderstood Animals Book 5)

by Terri Tatchell

Book 5 in the "Endangered & Misunderstood" series is packed full of laughter and adventure as Cotton-Top sets out to fix the jungle's hair. Her disastrous attempts with a sloth, tapir and snake are nothing compared to what happens when she meets her first human! All proceeds from this series are donated to the conservation of the lesser-known endangered creatures featured in each stand-alone book.

The Patriarch and the Lord

by Dennis Wammack

In the final book of The Beginning of Civilization: Mythologies Told True, the mythologies of ‘Pharaoh Djoser and Queen Hetephe, Isis and Osiris, Set and Horus, the Lady of Byblos, Abraham and Sarai and Hathor, Yahweh and Asherah, Moses and his Lord all intertwine to provide origination stories for the Sphinx, the Ark of the Covenant, misogyny, the evolution of the gods of Canaan, the emergence of Mecca and the Ishmalites, plus, the nature of death and God are posited. These multiple secondar... more

A Hip Hop Christmas

by Lori Nelson Lee

It’s Christmas time in the city, and these two siblings are excited to fill the days leading up to Santa’s arrival with lots of holiday spirit. But not just any holiday spirit – HIP HOP holiday spirit! Where rhythm, style, and flavor inspire their holiday flow.

Istara's tale

by ARS Nipun

Istara is a superearth. Its people are stuck in the age of exploration. Will our hero, an earthling, survive his mission on this novel world where there's day, night and a daypause? Or will he succumb to Istara's strange beasts and even stranger phenomenon?

TWITCH

by Debra Pehrson Haun

Twitch is a lonely gray squirrel who has vowed to take care of a tiny leaf bud until his friends return from their winter migration. Twitch soon prepares for winter by gathering twigs to warm Little Bud, eating lots of acorns only to return to see Little Bud has scales. He calls on the chickadees for advice who stay all winter long. The struggle of winter sets in, “only to be awakened by snowflakes. Twitch thought, Little Bud will never be a green leaf with snowflakes around.” Winter wanes and t... more

Nite Nite, Puppies Buenas noches, cachorros

by Jane E Ruth

Nite Nite, Puppies is for toddlers 1-3 years old. It is a bedtime story with the toddler saying goodnight to ten different breeds of puppies. Adults reading the story will enjoy learning the various breeds also. The illustrations are adorable, with each puppy showing his personality.

The Falls

by Janet R. Macreery

It wasn't her choice to go. But from the moment the bush plane splashed down on the Alaskan lake, there was no turning back for 11-year-old Monty. Her widowed father's job brought them to the edge of wilderness. Her journey that summer of 1953 would take her through rugged terrain, dangerous wildlife and unlikely friendships to the wonder and mystery beyond the Falls.

Stella's Brave Voice (The Stella & Paige Series)

by Marissa Bader

Our favorite twins from The Only Me are back! Being a twin has its ups and downs. On one hand, it’s great to have a built-in friend, on the other, people forget that they’re different people… …with their own thoughts and opinions. In Stella’s Brave Voice, Stella begins reflecting on deeper levels about what it means to be a twin and what it means to be herself. While she may be the more timid and soft-spoken twin, it doesn’t mean she likes Paige speaking on her behalf. After numerous... more

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