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Keno Deane and the Trouble with Teensie

by Phoenix Hocking

Keno Deane's new neighbor, Teensie Henderson, is in big, big trouble. Keno is sworn to secrecy, but soon discovers that a secret can tear apart your whole world, especially when you're just twelve years old. The year is 1959, a time when a promise made was a promise kept. But will keeping Teensie's secret destroy an entire family?

Becoming Grace

by Phoenix Hocking

The year is 1960. Unmarried, pregnant girls only have one choice - to be sent to a maternity home to have the baby, and give it up for adoption. Such is the case for thirteen-year-old Minerva Henderson. Forced by the nuns to change her name to Grace, life at St. Margaret's Maternity Home is unbearable. But when Grace runs away, hitching a ride with two young boys, has she jumped from the frying pan into the fire?

To Crown a Queen (Empire)

by Isla Wright

Spanish princess, Isabella I of Castile, has been taught that a woman is best positioned behind a man. As a member of the royal family, her brothers must determine her future and find her a good match. Isabella is prepared to follow tradition, but when the future of her kingdom is threatened by male ambition and her family torn apart by male pride and lust, the future queen prepares to break tradition and take matters into her own hands.

Apollo Dreams

by Syd Gilmore

Apollo Dreams was written by Syd Gilmore, a former Hollywood special effect makeup artist and screenwriter. Set in April 1970, with Apollo 13 and The Beatles disbanding as backdrop, Apollo Dreams is the story of a precocious boy named Billy celebrating his 9th birthday. Beset by bullies and a temperamental adolescent brother, Billy finds escape into an outer space fantasy world through the magic portal of the family clothes dryer, becoming starship commander Captain Apollo. When fantasy and real... more

Katie Mouse and the Christmas Door

by Anne L Watson

Christmas is coming for Katie Mouse and the rest of the Mouse family! On Christmas Eve, Santa Mouse and his mouse elves arrive to leave gifts for Katie and Dylan. But Alvar, the newest elf on the sleigh, wanders off to explore, and winds up meeting the Katie and her little brother, Dylan, face to face. Can Alvar help Katie discover her deepest Christmas wish? And can Katie help Alvar, when Santa Mouse accidentally leaves him behind? For ages 4 to 9.

Raccoon Rescue

by Christa M. Miller

Roxy, Rufus, and Renae are three young raccoons who are slowly learning how to live in the world beyond their den. But when humans come to their creek, the world suddenly expands far beyond what they thought was possible -- or what their Mama was prepared to teach them. Before long the humans' and raccoons' paths cross ways once more, with unintended and potentially disastrous consequences.

Super Rooster and Wonder Cat

by Alma Hammond

Besties Rooster and Cat ramble down to the beach to practice their superpowers! There they meet up with Ray, Crab, and Shark. At first the two friends are frightened, but soon realize the other creatures are deserving of respect and have pretty special superpowers of their own, and all of them are real! The book is interactive and helps kids find the answer to, "What is My Super Power?" Bonus is additional fun facts about the creatures at the end of the book.

The Trouble with Antlers (a.k.a. Melvin's Rampant Rack): Season 1, Episode 1, Special Illustrated Edition (Shifter High)

by A.J. Culey

In a high school full of shifters, it's the one inquisitive human who poses the biggest threat. When a human is the only applicant for town veterinarian and moves to Shifterville with his teenaged daughter, Amelia, the town residents conspire to keep the humans in their midst from discovering their secret. If only they can keep Melvin away from Amelia. Melvin Moose has a problem. Anytime a girl gets too close, his antlers go on walkabout, popping out of his human head at the most inopportu... more

Revenge of the Tiger (Tyrabbisaurus Rex Book 2)

by A.J. Culey

The tiger's been gone for ten gazillion years, which is great news for T-Rab. He successfully defended his territory from the tiger spy. Yes! Wait a minute! How'd that tiger get back in the classroom? And why are the students so happy to see him? Don't they know he's up to no good, plotting against their beloved Tyrabbisaurus Rex? Well, it's a good thing T-Rab's got a plan to save the world from that dastardly spy of a tiger! Warning: This book contains bunny poop, fierce Tyrabbisaurus ... more

How to Get on the Naughty List

by Nic Rock

It's nearing Christmas time and Chooka Chunk is about to have her name written on the Naughty List. Santa already warned her after she ate his cookies last year but it seems as if she can't help but misbehave. Will she end up on the list or won't she?

I Like You Like This

by Heather Cumiskey

In 1984 Connecticut, sixteen-year-old Hannah Zandana feels cursed: She has wild, uncontrollable hair and a horrid complexion that she compulsively picks, and as if that weren’t bad enough, her emotionally unavailable parents mercilessly ridicule her appearance and verbally shame her. Wanting to change her pathetic life, Hannah attempts to impress a group of popular girls—an ill-fated effort, except that she captures the attention of Deacon, a handsome and mysterious boy who also happens to be... more

A Pardon for Tommy

by Patricia Nmukoso Enyi

Chelsea is a survivor – she watched her city self-destruct during Hurricane Katrina and watched her father become swept away by floodwaters during the aftermath. After relocating to Houston, Chelsea begins a new life, but she never lets go of the hope that one day her father will return to them. Meanwhile, her loyal companion, Tommy the turkey, is due to end up as Thanksgiving dinner unless there is some type of divine intervention. Will Chelsea save Tommy in time, or will Tommy be the one to sa... more

Princess Emma's trip to the park & Princess Emma's trip to the cake shop

by susan law

Princess Emma goes out for trips to everyday places and in both stories bumps into Indi the dog. Once Indi gives Princess Emma a big wet kiss on her cheek the misadventures begin as loveable Indi manages to get into all kinds of trouble. . The stories have a unique theme in that only one parent is involved in each story so that the book will be welcomed by one parent families.

Renaissance Wonders and Humanist Wisdom

by bernard andre ANCEL

In 1506, Andrea, a Florentine student travels in Alsace, Bruges and Paris. He admires wonderful sites and masterpieces, becomes fan of polyphonic music and observes the rapid development of the printing industry. In Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, he meets the initiators of a map where a new continent is given a name : ‘America’ ! In this turning point of the Renaissance movement, the Imperial cities in Alsace are experiencing a period of properity thanks to their mutual solidarity and the dynamism of t... more

Do You Ever Wonder What Happens in the Barnyard at Night?

by Christina Taber- Tabuchi

A delightful rhyming tale of fun and curiosity. Children follow Eliza the little white mouse hidden on each page as she travels around the barnyard at night. Horses, goats, chickens and more all come to life in in ways you may have never imagined!

A Thief's Game

by Caylen D. Smith

In a time of misfortune and loss, the kingdom of Bullan is ruled by a greedy and murderous king. He demands exorbitant taxes of his people and when his demands are not fulfilled, the consequences are severe. Death knocks on every door sooner or later, and unfortunately it was sooner for young Emersyn Hale. When the king’s guards killed her twin brother and her father, Emersyn was forced to hide and listen while Death did his work. Now, nine years later, eighteen-year-old Emersyn is a di... more

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