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Bullies, Coasters, Hermits, and Heroes

by Suse Wilcox

Summer vacation is supposed to be full of fun and adventure, right? Sarah and Jamie would agree. They have just stepped off the school bus and are eager to put their summer plans into action. And their plans would have worked smoothly if they didn't have to contend with the hermit and the neighborhood bully as well as extraordinary circumstances. Join Sarah and Jamie during their summer adventure, and be part of their quest for heroes and for answers to some of the perplexities of life.

Lucy Finds a Home

by Rolynda Tassan

Stories of Yesteryear: Horse and Buggy Days

by Stephen Brown

The New England old colony Plymouth farming community of Fullertown may have a hard scrabble past, but it was never in short supply of reasons to smile. And no one captured the humor and heart in quite the way Harry H. Brown did, a farmer and folklorist who penned the popular story collection, Stories of Yesteryear–Horse and Buggy Days. One of the last of the swamp Yankee storytellers, Brown breathes new life into the now long gone day-to-day world of Pilgrim descendants at the turn of the twe... more

Heart of the Nagual

by P.E. Pence

Patch and Yacey travel to Central America to learn more about their nagual heritage. With the help of an Albino bling daddy named Michin, they are Swept away in a torrent of non stop action, keeping one step ahead of the dark nagual underground. Now 17, Patch and Yacey travel to Honduras and get caught up in that ageless battle, trying to do their duty while struggling to understand the opposite sex. When Paul disappears, they travel to the land of the Mayas and learn the evil secrets of the... more

Eye of the Nagual

by P.E. Pence

For 5 millennia, Native Americans relied on tribal guardians called Naguals; humans who transformed into stealthy and powerful animals. They were revered by each tribe as protectors, and were immortalized by their tribal totems. Some naguals could appear before an enemy with weapon in hand and strike, then disappear before their rival hit the ground. On Dec. 21, 2012, at 11:11am, twin brothers are re-born to Professors Paul and Maya McCorckle. This singular event begins the 5th cycle, another 51... more

A Tree with Only One Leaf: Multiple Vertices Connected By One Path (Volume 1)

by Cassandra Welch

Volume I of a 12 short mini series- A Tree with Only One Leaf: The First Page in a Tale that Spans Decades. Raw, Compelling New Series of Short Stories Explores Racial Discord in America Based on the life and experiences of author Cassandra L Welch, 'A Tree with Only One Leaf: Multiple Vertices Connected By One Path' masterfully blends fact with fiction in what is the start of twelve short stories set to educate a generation about not only Welch's achievements, but also illuminate the civil ... more

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

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

Legend of a Wolfdog

by larry delarco

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

Nicki Noel and the Curious Christmas Truck

by L.M. Williams

The spirit of Christmas is in serious danger. A towering Christmas tree that once stood tall in the city has been missing for the past eight years. Without the tree, the city has slowly forgotten the magic that is Christmas. Everyone except for one little girl. Nicki Noel loves two things: trucks and Christmas. She’s always felt drawn to them, despite being told that girls can’t drive trucks. But when her mother needs to leave town for work, and Nicki goes to stay with old friends of... more

Stinky Toot Boy Saves the Day

by Stephanie Marlett

Jaxton has a problem - he toots when he's in a jam. Now Pete the Bully is after him, and Jaxton smells trouble! But when Pete needs his help, will Jaxton have to toot to save the day?

15 Letters to Santa

by Kerry Anna Stenke

Henry Bonk Doodle has a bedroom crammed full of toys he’s all but forgotten—but it’s not enough. Greedy Henry devises a plan to get Santa to bring him more and more and more presents. Can he do it? Henry finds out in this rhyming children's Christmas story. Along the way, he also discovers that maybe 'things' aren't everything.

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