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Jack's Tales

by jim Westcott

Meet Jack!

He;s afraid that his basement is haunted. He's scared that there is a monster in the bay. He's nervous about the championship soccer game. But he's also determined to overcome his fears, even if it means serving pizza to a ghost.

Jack's Tales isn't quite a chapter book. It's not exactly a short story collection either. It's Jack's Monster when Jack is age 8. It's Jack's Pizza Ghost when he's 9.. Then it's Jack... more

Kibble Talk

by Cynthia Port

Once Tawny decides to do something, there’s no holding her back. So when her best friend dares her to eat dog kibble, down it goes. Little does she know how that dusty, tasteless lump will change her life. Suddenly she can hear what dogs have to say and talk back to them too! This might not be such a big deal, except that her own dog, an enormous and cantankerous Great Dane, has a LOT to say. He lets her know right away that his fondest wish is to be a teeny tiny lap dog with all the accessories... more

Lexi Goes on Vacation to the Outer Banks

by Janice Wills Kingsbury

Ms. Janice and Mr. Rob have vacationed in the seashore town of Duck in North Carolina for 10 years. Duck is a friendly place with sandy beaches where children and dogs romp to their hearts content. This year Lexi, a new addition to their dog family, will come too. But the vacation will be like no other and as the sun sets on the beach it promises to be a long night, one the family will never forget!

Act Normal - And Don't Tell Anyone About The Dinosaur In The Garden: Read it yourself chapter books

by Christian Darkin

Jenny’s latest experiment has accidentally turned her chickens into dinosaurs. Her brother, Adam thinks this is great. He decides to feed the same experiment to some ostriches at a local farm. This isn’t going to end well, but Jenny is used to strange things happening in her life, and thinks the best move is to just ACT NORMAL...

Kidwise: the world according to Benjamin

by Daniel Rosales

These are the things my son Ben has said, since learning he could say things. Benjamin was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma 4-s at 2 months old; he spent his entire first year of life fighting this rare form of cancer. He didn't have the strength to talk until he was well into his 2nd year and walking came soon after. I do my best to listen to my son, as it was made clear to me there's no guarantee he'll be here tomorrow, or neither may I for that matter. We live life now, creating memories fo... more

Isecas The Dream Cat

by Preston Squire

Feeling out of place, bullied and alone, Sahar doesn't want to go to school anymore. When she's given an ancient Dream Cat, it shows her she's capable of more than she'd ever dreamed possible. Isecas The Dream Cat is a heart-warming tale about a young girl's struggle to adjust to life in a new school, in a new country. She's guided through a process of self-discovery, learning confidence and self-reliance by the mysterious and mystical Dream Cat known only as Isecas. An inspiring confide... more

Absolute Mayhem

by Kelly Suellentrop

Lulu and Milo do their chores and follow the rules all week long. But what happens when Absolute Mayhem comes to play on the weekend? This rhyming read-a-loud children's book celebrates the fantasy and fun of imagination with vivid illustrations, while also subtly encouraging the need for order and balance. Children will love the adventurous mayhem Lulu and Milo find themselves in. And parents will appreciate the reminder of all things in moderation.

A Grandfather's Blessing

by John Alexander

In this second chapter book Amber and Autumn go to an estate sale in an old home and discover a secret room in the library. They purchase an ornate chest they find in the room and later uncover its hidden mysteries that lead them on an adventure they won't soon forget.

The Christmas Garden

by John Alexander

In this first in a series debut chapter book, elementary school sisters Amber and Autumn investigate wild rumors of a witch in a haunted house. Enjoy their exploits as they discover the truth and bring the whole town together in the process.

Rosabelle

by Linda Harrington

Jane Williams is an 11-year-old girl growing up in 1970s New Zealand, a farming nation at the bottom of the world. Living on the outskirts of a small rural town, her family have no telephone, no fridge, and use an outside toilet. However, Jane's family does own a promising racehorse, Jane’s pride and joy — Rosabelle. When the family falls on tough times, Jane finds out that all is not as it seems in Woodville. With the help of her Italian best-friend and Scottish teacher, will Jane b... more

Heaven Has No Regrets

by Tessa Shaffer

*Based on a TRUE STORY* Faith and Makenzie weren’t just cousins, they were best friends. And no matter what life threw at them, no matter what they lost, they would always have each other . . . until Faith got sick, and time was like its own disease. Hear each girl’s struggle and survival from their own point of view as they tell their story of life, love, and letting go. Walk with the narrator as she moves through an unwanted end, to a new beginning. Keep moving through the emotional journey to... more

Victorianne Phoenix is a Real Princess

by Kinya Shakur Travis

Victorianne Phoenix loves Princess Kristy! She has the entire collection of books, movies and dolls. Today, Victorianne wants to dress up and look just like Kristy. Simple, or so she thinks….when Mommy attempts to recreate the Princess’ look, the results are not as Victorianne expected. Disappointed and confused, Victorianne wonders if this means she’ll never look like, or be a real Princess like the one in her doll collection. Well, her Mommy knows a thing or two about Princesses from fara... more

Gabbie Flowers: And the Key to the Universe

by Dianne Caplin

Eleven year old Gabbie Flowers never imagined that winning the school mural contest would turn into a nightmare. She knew her friend could be mean, but Gabbie never thought her friend had the power to make Gabbie’s favorite things – like flying through the night sky with her invisible friend, Samuel, and visiting her mother in Heaven – come to a crashing halt. Samuel holds the key that can put the bullying to rest, but due to Gabbie's fear, she can no longer see him. Desperate, he must find a... more

Rhinoceros Summer

by Jamie Thornton

The Panchatantra Retold: Part 1 - Mitra Bheda

by Sonal Panse

The Panchatantra Retold is a collection of entertaining and enlightening folk-tales from Ancient India, originally narrated by Pandit Vishnu Sharma to the three Princes of Mahilaropya to infuse them with the much-needed worldly wisdom that traditional learning had failed to impart.

Mommy is a Worrywart

by Jenni Kaye

Does Mommy worry too much? Little Hedge thinks Mommy is a worrywart. But does she really have anything to worry about? Other than sharks, strange creatures and space aliens, that is…. Mommy is a Worrywart explores the fears of parenthood through the eyes of a mischievous little child.

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