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Troublemakers

by Gregg Maxwell Parker

"We hate school, but trust me, it doesn’t like us either"
- Carlos in "Troublemakers"

There's the athletes, the straight-A students, the computer club... and then there's these kids. Meet Carlos, Tina, and Byron, three sixth graders who have two objectives in life: to avoid homework at all costs and to make lots of money so they can buy a sweet car and learn to drive it. Their knack for get-rich-quick schemes and clever ... more

Noodle loses Dad

by Sarah Corbett Lynch

“Noodle Loses Dad” is just launched and was presented on the Late Late Toy Show in Ireland going out to 1.7million people recently. Through her character “Noodle” Young Author Sarah (13) transforms her own life story into something that can be understood by other children coping with loss, grief, blended families or being re-homed through her characters The Bear and Fox Family. Sarah lost her mother at 12 weeks old to an asthma attack. She moved to North Carolina with her brother Jack an... more

Gouster Girl

by David E. Gumpert

Maybe because they are young and innocent, cute black Valerie Davis and nerdy white Jeffrey Stark are late to realize that falling in love on Chicago’s South Side in 1963 is a highly risky business for an interracial couple. Racial tensions are intense and white flight is in full force. At first, they help each other out of tough racial fixes—he saves her from attack at an all-white amusement park and she saves him from injury in a racial brawl at school. But as their romance becomes more seriou... more

The Llano Kid: Dead Man's Gold

by Paul Brown

Dead Man's Gold: Drifting west to see the coast, the Llano Kid is suddenly burdened with a dying man's cache of gold along with a last wish to free his daughter from bondage! On a frontier of cunning thieves, hard-bit bandits, sly warriors, and shifty gamblers, come ride with our Irish-Cherokee hero on an adventure you ain't never had! Set in Prescott, AZ 1876 Written for young adults and anyone who enjoys a good western tale.

The Llano Kid

by Paul Brown

Ride with the Llano Kid into Texas in the 1870s as he faces hostile whites and Indian warriors, the scorching hills, and highway robbery, while learning the cattle business on a ranch that has its own share of trouble. The Kid, an Irish/Cherokee drifter, inspires in all of us self-reliance, resourcefulness, and courage. The series is written for young adults and anyone who enjoys a good western! Here is the 1st of four Llano Kid titles.

Matchbox Dreams

by Douglas Schwartz

Matchbox Dreams is a children's book with a collection of short stories developed to be read by an adult or older sibling to a child between the ages of 3 and 12 years old before a nap or bedtime. Many of the stories will simultaneously be informative and entertaining for both children and readers. Woven into the stories are examples of good behavior, positive character traits and other messages that will reinforce children to be honest and respectful of others.

Merlin Meets the Man in the Moon

by Frank Yeager

Merlin loved the moon and stars! But when Daddy let him look through a telescope, what he saw led him on an awesome adventure!

Introduction

by Charlotte Wiggins

Everybody Just Be Quiet

by Jennie Wiley

No matter how hard she tries, Miss Liza Mabel can't fall asleep. There is too much noise, and she needs everybody to just be quiet. Can Liza get everyone to stop whining and crying ad bleating and tweeting? Will she ever get some peace and quiet on the farm?

The Richest Kid in Babylon: The Secret Letter

by Chris Drennen

On a field trip to the Museum of Natural History, Sophie and Max encounter a strange artifact from the past that sends them on a wild, time-traveling adventure to the Long-Lost City of Babylon! Join them on this expedition in meeting the Richest Kid in Babylon, Targus, and learn the secrets of his success! What's in the Secret Letter from Targus and how will they ever get back home? Age Level 7 and Up, The Richest Kid in Babylon is an entertaining adventure book in entrepreneurship, his... more

The Monster Dog: A Small Dog with a Big Heart Learns About Alzheimer's Disease

by CARMEN TRIBBETT

The second in a series of books for children, The Monster Dog is narrated by 'Tasse' the Shih Tzu. Tasse's story teaches children about Alzheimer's Disease and the changes it can cause in their loved ones. Suitable for young readers, ages 3 to 7 years.

The Land of Far Far Fart* Away

by A.L. Milstein

Poor Prince Lucas has a big and smelly problem. He farts when he talks. We have all had that very uncomfortable situation where we fart at a very inconvenient time. Just imagine it happening every time you talk. Will the unhappy Prince ever find happiness and true love? Read on to find out and be sure to have fun using your own sound effects.

What People Do: The Jobs to Be Done (The Adventures of Taylor and Ryan)

by Alex Lee

Join siblings, Taylor and Ryan, as they play a magical game that leads them on an adventure exploring what people do, and the tools to help complete the job that needs to be done.

Trevor's Trucks

by Indigo Love

For his sixth birthday, Trevor's mother surprises him with a new set of toy trucks. Once Trevor opens the box, he immediately selects the little yellow dump truck as his favorite!

WHY BALL WOULDN'T BOUNCE (Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other)

by Ron Roecker

This is a story about Ball who desperately wants to fit in with the popular balls but feels totally alone because he doesn’t bounce like the rest of them. It doesn’t matter how hard he tries to change; he still gets laughed at or ignored. Deflated, Ball rolls far away to hide his bounce and his tears. Eventually he meets the unlikeliest of new best friends who gives him a birds-eye view of what it really means to be unique. Because of their differences, the two friends learn valuable lessons ab... more

The Tiny Little Christmas Bulb