Dead Calm, Bone Dry

Dead Calm, Bone Dry is a Directors' Choice Finalist

What if you were forced to sail with pirates?
Captured and tried for piracy.
Then sentenced to hang.
Would you trade your body to the crew of the Flying Dutchman to save your soul?
Ricky did....

Even Beneath The Stars

Maggies job? Taking care of Xavier's little brother. Xave's mission? Making her quit.

When I took the nanny job for adorable Finn Rockwell, I knew his older brother was trouble. Everyone in Sandy Haven knows Xavier Rockwell—rich, ridiculously good-looking, and about as ea ...

For The Beautiful People

Adeline Jamieson has been bullied by her used-to-be best friend, Payton, since the seventh grade. She takes every chance she can to make Adeline feel worthless.

As Adeline's life begins its down hill spiral, she befriends Karlee, a captivating girl with Down's Syndrome who shows her that ...

Through the Mirror and Into Snow

When best friends Valerie and Samantha discover a magic mirror in Val’s 100-year-old barn in southern Minnesota, they eagerly go through it. Immediately they run into the young Snow White, who has just escaped the huntsman. The girls vow to help her find her father, knowing the dangers that await ...

"...A must-read for children who aspire to leave their mark in the world in an unforgettable and brilliant way..." - ReadersFavorite.com, 5-Stars

The first in a new series of hilariously funny, early reader sci-fi chapter books perfect for elementary-ag ...

Gold Star Lee

Eleven-year-old Dakota Jackson is heartbroken when her Thoroughbred mare, Canyon Starlet, escapes to join Black Coulee's wild herd. One disappointment follows another when Dakota realizes that she will grow too tall to live her dream of becoming a jockey. A year later, when the Jackson family rou ...

The Magicians' Convention

Abracadabra! This word has been used for centuries as a fantastical joke. Plenty of children have waved sticks in the air and shouted this word, claiming they can perform magic. However, for twelve-year-old orphan Toby, the playful word takes on a whole new meaning when he wakes up to find his grand ...

They thought they would have a fab time, but it wasn't all peace and love! 'Stuck 1966. No Time to Groove' is a novella set in England during the swinging sixties. This time travel adventure story begins with the Baxter children and their Uncle Archie attending a concert by the most famous pop gr ...

Brain Trains

Brain Trains help children discover the power of their thoughts.. It helps children to learn that not all thoughts are real and that they have the power to control their thoughts. Brain trains can be used as a meditation and is a successful tool to help children calm their bodies and mind.

Baby Sheep Gets a Haircut

Poor baby sheep has never had a haircut. When the farmer finally gives him a much-needed trim, he gets to see the farm for the very first time. The problem is...he doesn't know what his mommy look like or where to find her!

Bloodline: A Tale from the Town of Harmony

Enjoy another exciting follow-up to the award-winning book, Welcome to Harmony.

“This book was creative and incredibly engaging. It has a relatively unique story line, which I appreciated. There's a bit of everything in this book. There's suspense, sadness, and humor. This could be an ...

The Secrets of Worthington Oprphanage

When shadows linger and whisper their secrets, danger is never far behind…

Young orphan Darla Sue Jeffries never imagined the horrors lurking behind the pristine façade of Worthington Orphanage. No one could have.

Desperate to escape the clutches of Ruby Wor ...

Willow the Witch from Wichita -  A Barnum Bumblespeak Exclusive Interview

Be part of the viewing audience as the incomparable Barnum Bumblespeak skillfully interviews Willow, the elusive Witch from Wichita, and get a rare glimpse into the life of a real witch, her charming home and odd but lovable friends. Find out what Willow does for a living, and meet Spydear the busin ...

When a new stepmom joins the family, Jenny and Marianne's lives reel. Things look up when Jenny makes a new friend, but fall apart soon when she's caught smoking dope at school. Marianne is elected cheerleader, hoping this will provide the popularity she craves. But the head cheerleader resents her ...

Adventure for the Joyful Spirits!

The former Archangel of the arts, Lord Xuohs, has been deceiving dwellers of many lands in order to be allowed inside them. When Xuohs enters these lands, it redesigns these places in many ways, such as changing the color of the sky, repositioning rainbows, reforming flat oceans into fortresses, mak ...

Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub: Journey to the Coral Reef

Every great adventure can begin in the most ordinary of places—even in a bathtub. In "Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub," Suzanna Elizabeth Murphy transforms bath time into a gateway of wonder, imagination, and awareness. Through Mirabelle's eyes, young readers discover a hidden ocean world fil ...

Little Piggy Won't Eat Veggies - Until He Does:  Vegetables Are Good Too

Meet Little Piggy, the pickiest eater in town! He loves sweets and treats but says a big, loud "NO!" to anything green.

Through playful rhymes and adorable mischief, follow Little Piggy’s journey as he discovers that veggies aren’t so scary after all. Hidden pies, funny tricks, and a f ...

Welcome to Harmony

Ever feel like you don't belong? Try being a thirteen-year-old werewolf, especially when your human parents are less than thrilled about your "condition." 

Set in a small town with a supernatural twist, this coming-of-age story follows a young werewolf as he navigates ...

The Dragon Way Home

Jamison is a Gold Coast boy who desperately wants to visit his dad in Paris. When a friendly dragon he meets on the beach offers to help with his quest, Jamison has no idea what is in store.
He must deal with four eccentric dragons. Also, he must survive a hot air balloon c ...

Hey! I’m not a Book! I’m really… a MONSTER!

Hey! I’m not a Book! I’m really… a Monster! is definitely NOT an extraordinary monster that cleverly disguises itself as a funny, easy to read kid’s book! Or is it?   Determined to prove it is a scary monster, the "monster" tries to scare young readers with the turn of each page. However, no matte ...

The Star of Atlantis

Fourteen-year-old Swift loves the study of medicine. His interest is almost a match to his fascination for sea myths—particularly for the Star of Atlantis, a lost relic from Welsh pirate history. In struggling to “grow up,” Swift sets his sights on competing for a seat in a highly selective internsh ...

Ivan the Giant

Ivan Morrow has spent his short life waiting for things to happen. Now something has happened. An unknown ancestor has entrusted him with something of great value and it has gone missing. But who stole it and how to get it back? He's grown extraordinarily over the last year since turning eleven, but ...

The Fifth Cycle: A New Hero is Forged

Colin has always wanted to know who his father was. He’s shocked to learn it is  Lugh, the Irish god of light, and that he’s the reincarnation of Ireland’s greatest hero, CuChulainn. Colin is destined to bring back the Irish gods before an event known as the Fifth Cycle begins.  

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Planning Your Day 101

Planning Your Day 101: Helping Preteens Make the Most of Every Day (Weekend & Summer Edition) This workbook serves as a creative space for tweens to build their own schedule for weekends and summer days. As they work through the book, preteens will learn important life habits like planning, time ...

The Nosey Charlie Adventures Boxset

The Nosey Charlie Adventures Boxset combines 3 books in one for your reading pleasure. The amazing Nosey Charlie Adventures will make you laugh, and sniffle, and hold your breath. In book # 1, you meet Charlie, a spunky little squirrel who grew up in the country. He became an orphan and moved to the ...

The Aboriginal Cameleer

1930’s rural Australia. Baddar, a wild hearted 7 years old would tell you he is special. As the blood grandchild of the last Afghan cameleer and his wife, Rose, an aboriginal woman, Baddar knew he was destined for more. Bored of small-town life and overwhelmed by childlike curiosity, his ancestor's ...

Eudora Space Kid: The Lobster Tale

"... the comical wish fulfillment of being let loose on a starship." - Kirkus Reviews

The greatest lobster heist in space! The second in the Eudora Space Kid series: a hilariously funny, early reader sci-fi chapter book perfect for elementa ...

Nosey Charlie Comes To Town

Meet Nosey Charlie, a spunky little squirrel who grew up in the country. He became an orphan and moved to the city to live with his aunt, uncle, and his cousin, Pete. Charlie desperately wants to know everything about the people and strange objects in the city, and he doesn’t understand that he can’ ...

Charlotte's Website (The Red Ink Mysteries Book 3)

Proofreader Maggie Velam finds herself in the middle of murder and mayhem . . . again. This time she’s wrapped up in the death of a client, famed horror writer Charlotte Collins. Strange online messages and offline clues abound but never seem to add up. Will Maggie be able to figure out what’s reall ...

Esme's Wish: A wondrous world awaits

When Esme Silver objects at her father’s wedding, her protest is dismissed as the action of a stubborn, selfish teenager. Everyone else has accepted the loss of Esme’s mother, Ariane – so why can’t she? But Esme is suspicious. She is sure that others are covering up the real reason for her mother’s ...

Down with the Dance

Middle School Mayhem: Down with the Dance is the first book in this action-packed, hilarious series. Meet Austin Davenport, whose fabulous luck landed him on this earth only eleven short months after his brother, Derek, putting them in the same grade. While Austin's brain power is unmatched, it appe ...

Raining Robots

Hi, I’m Ben, and all I’ve ever wanted is a dog. Boy, do I have a story to tell about how I finally got one, and not just an ordinary one. My dog came with a twist—I got D.O.G., a high-tech robot dog. Little did I know my dream of having a dog was about to become a thrilling, high-stakes mission t ...

10 Kind Kittens: Which One Are You Today?

Meet ten cute kittens, and let them inspire kindness in your kids! In an era when bad manners, rudeness, and intolerance are sadly part of daily life, Sylvie Starkweather's picture books make learning traditional family values a pleasure for today's children. Bright, retro styles make her books ente ...

Lady Humble Bee

Lady Humble Bee is a very shy little bee who loves her flower friends more than anything. While other bees busily work without appreciating the sweet smell and colorful beauty, Humble Bee plays and naps amongst the flowers she so loves. When she awakens she is greeted by the wee folks of the magical ...

Gonzales The Dog Cat

One Small Leap for a Cat. One Giant Lesson in Cat-titude. A Backyard War About to Explode. Gonzales was once a king of the streets, but his new life is a minefield of domestic terrors, including vacuum cleaners, cars, and a trip to the mountains. Every day is a battle for dignity. Tethered by a h ...

He’s loved her for so long, and she’s ignored him all along. When disaster strikes, will he lose his life to keep her alive?

Young and ambitious Earmon has climbed up the ladder in Levitor city to become the Queen’s topmost advisor. He seems to have everything he’s dreamt of but for one th ...

Lights Out

How To Prepare Your Child To Cope With The Life and Death Situation Arising From A Home Emergency.

Accidents and emergencies can unravel even the strongest of us, and can be exceptionally frightening to a child. Family pets have often proved to be rescuers and a calming source of strengt ...

The Wizard's Key

Petulya, a fairy on the world Fyelda, wishes to become a wizard. She steals a magical item from her local wizard and flies through a portal to another world, where she is chased around by dragons.

The Wild Boys by rick kurtis

Think “Stand by Me” with “Star Wars.” (The Wild Boys) is that adventure. It’s about three young boys, ages ten, eleven, twelve, that see a spacecraft crash into the woods. They find a dying alien and get involved in all sorts of hair-raising trouble. People will be intrigued to read because of the s ...

Mitch and Mooch Try Swimming

Mitch and Mooch are about to test the water in a new adventure – swimming lessons! Will the funny funky monsters sink or swim as they conquer their fears and overcome the unexpected? The perfect book to introduce your child to swimming, this charming story includes helpful tips on how to prepare, wh ...

HAPPY TOWN'S HAPPY HOLIDAYS

HAPPY TOWN’S HAPPY HOLIDAYS is filled with hope and joy.

Obluvium: Sanctuary

Eleven-year-old Elise converses with animals. Her twin brother, Frankie, unwittingly opens portals to other worlds. As if fitting in with their strange abilities at St. Dominic’s Children’s Home wasn’t hard enough, sinister men appear one day in search of the twins. Aided by their formidable librari ...

Claire Larkton, an ADHD-brained writer, sees color through sound.

Colton Myers, an autistic prodigy, hears music within chaos.

Best friends since third grade, the two of them have spent every summer on horseback between their raches, and their las ...

The Storytellers

Winner of Spark Award Winner of the Moonbeam Award Gold Medal USA Book Award Finalist 12-year-old Elena Barrios' father has AIDS, a new disease in 1992 with a 100% fatality rate. Rather than face certain ridicule and ostracism, Elena tells her friends anything but the truth, fabricating stories ...

A Curse of Mayhem

History, like magic, has a habit of repeating itself It’s been six months since thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy left magic behind for good. Or so she thought… Then the enchanted objects that protected her disappear. Now a skeleton named Errol has cursed her with magical powers that keep getting he ...

Barking Orders: A Dog’s Diary of Chaos, Loyalty, and Squirrel Surveillance

A funny dog’s-eye-view book from Roxy, an Australian Cattle Dog who believes humans require supervision. Perfect for dog lovers, cattle dog fans, and anyone who knows the dog is really in charge.

Nightrage Rising

A street-level fantasy-adventure with a healthy splash of Nancy Drewish mystery—mixed with a dollop of wit and snark. Essie Brightsday is blind. But that hasn’t kept her from curses, dragons, or rock basilisks in the past. Now her family lives in the bustling capital of Plen, a far cry from their sm ...

Apprentice Cat

A magical partnership between a cat and a boy. A mysterious plot years in the making. Will they uncover the truth before it’s too late? If you love edge-of-your-seat action, intriguing espionage, and a bit of magic, then you’ll love this animal adventure story for ages 9 and up.

Yes, Mrs. Holstein, There Are Purple Peppers

Yes, Mrs. Holstein, there Are Purple Peppers" is based on a true story. It is a story about learning new things. Coby learns and appreciates that we are always learning new information. He and his friends learn how we all have different preferences. Coby learns to make good choices, to overcome his ...

Sam's Top Secret Journal: We Spy

Join Sam as she embarks on her first big adventure in this middle-grade mystery full of fun, suspense...and just the right amount of spying! Sam is a middle school girl living a normal life-except when she is occasionally bullied for the differences kids perceive in her. Sam has Down syndrome. See h ...

The Strider and the Regulus

A famed pirate relic—the Star of Atlantis—lies forgotten on the rugged Welsh coast, where waves and stone clash and where creatures of legend hold sway. When thirteen-year-old Swift finds a map to the treasure, he sets out to claim it and prove his worth to his skeptical brothers who seem determi ...

We Are All the Color of God

We Are All the Color of God tells a beautiful and true message. No matter who or what you are, no matter what color skin you have, no matter what color eyes you have, no matter what color hair you have, no matter where you go or where you have been: you are a divine being. We are all unique, but we ...

A Baseball Story

In this highly rated, briskly paced novella involving far more than America’s pastime, an older man befriends an angry young boy following one of his disastrous practices. The boy is clearly the worst player on his team, yet he is desperate to improve. So the man sets out to give him some pointers a ...

When You Can't Sleep

There were nights when Leslie was young where she would wake up after having a bad dream and wasn't sure how to get back to sleep. One night, she let her mind wander and the outcome became this book. When You Can't Sleep is the inspiration of those times when you allow your body to relax, let yo ...

A Problem With Donuts

Elizabeth loves donuts—maybe too much. When her Dad says, “No donuts today,” she pouts, smells the donuts next door, and sneaks in the donut shop. There she sees hundreds of donuts…whizzing by. Every kind she could imagine. And Elizabeth had to have one. But when she has MORE than one, strange and h ...

Red Pandas The Ultimate Book

"Discover the Enchanting World of Red Pandas!" Welcome to Red Pandas: The Ultimate Book, an unforgettable journey into the captivating lives of these charming creatures. This beautifully illustrated and engaging guide is perfect for curious minds aged 9 and up, as well as for adults who share a l ...

Sensation: A Superhero Novel

Like millions of other kids, Jim grew up wanting to be a superhero. Unlike most of his contemporaries, however, Jim actually had the goods: a plethora of super powers that would have been the envy of any meta on the planet. But when his tryout with the Alpha League - the world's premier group of ...

Bonnie Bear and the Grand Starlight Tree

Welcome to the Magical Yarnwood Forest. A place where magic is real and everything is made from yarn. 

In Bonnie Bear and the Grand Starlight Tree, Bonnie Bear and her adventurous brother, Billie, set off to explore the enchanted forest. Guided by Bonnie’s gentle heart and Billie’s f ...

Being Proud, Not Loud

Review from a teacher: 

Highly engaging!

I read Being Silly, Not a Bully to my 1st graders. It is the first one in the Discovering The Difference series and a short chapter book that is highly engaging. The children were buzzing about the topics and had a lot in common with t ...

The Mysterious Bat-Bee

A family full of magical secrets. An enemy who practices the dark arts. Can Thomas and Julia defeat a fearsome foe and find an enchanted cure? Living with their grandparents, Thomas and Julia's quiet life is cruelly disrupted when their grandfather is stung by a creepy large bee with bat wings. Upse ...

Cute for kids, a bit twisted and funny for adults! A Guppy??

But I wanted a Puppy! Guppy Butter is the darkly humorous tale of a young girl's wish for a puppy, but who ends up getting a Guppy instead.

She tries her best to meet her father's demands that if she can keep a fish aliv ...

Shower in the Rain

It's a rainy day...what's a kid to do? Play outside in the rain of course! Mom is usually willing to enjoy the fun, but today, she hasn't even showered yet. When her daughter persists, mom gives in and simply showers in the rain! Join in on the fun any mom can have by going back to being a kid at he ...

Ehtaria

Ever wonder where your pets go when you let them out to play? Step into the pages of this book to discover the answers...with your guide, Felicia Feline.

Journey To Osm - The Blue Unicorn's Tale

Facing extinction, the Metal-Horned Unicorns of MarBryn are desperate for hope. Any hope. . .So when the Oracle reveals the prophecy promising just that, the remaining members of the tribe pin their future on the birth of a young foal. Hope becomes despair when the baby unicorn is born without metal ...

To Kill an Emperor

Doctor Who meets Outlander in this fast-paced time-travel adventure! Once again, Gwyn must save history. To do so, she must kill a man. Not just any man – Emperor Domitian is a feared tyrant, paranoid of plots and assassins. Can Gwyn find the plotters and help them succeed, or will she be betraye ...

Boos Shoes - A Rabbit And Fox Story: Learn To Tie Shoelaces

No Laces! That’s what Boo, the bunny, always says. He doesn’t want to learn to tie them. He has plenty of shoes for every occasion and none of them have laces or strings. So, what’s the point of learning to tie? His friend, Farah Fox, convinces him that it’s a skill he can use. . . and one that migh ...

Hippo For Christmas

'Ellie listened to the song's lyrics as she watched me squirm. She smiled, a real smile, for the first time since I'd sat down. It was a deep, satisfying smile, like from a cat who had just revenge-vomited into your favorite slippers. (It's a thing, I work in a pet shop.) "All right, I know wha ...

The Riverbank Box

A secret treehouse is a great hiding place for the locked box the boys are trying to open, but there are others after it. A strange man hiding in the shadows at the old cemetery – friend or enemy? Carson and Luke discover an old locked trunk, revealed by the rushing river waters from a flood tha ...

Jack goes to Hospital

An epic adventure! Egypt: the shimmering sun beats down on the Nile. The sands are shifting in the searing hot desert, but so is time. The Baxters travel back a hundred years in a race to discover an ancient artefact before one of the siblings succumbs to a fatal disease. The trail starts in the ...

Super Agnes

Super Agnes is a children's superhero story, which introduces a child superhero named Agnes! Readers get to join Super Agnes as she goes through some hard times, only to discover that she has been granted some exceptionally powers. Agnes wears a costume with the letter "A" inscribed on it, and comes ...

Find Us In The Forest

In the 1950’s, five boys from Washington State run away and embark on a harrowing journey to Alaska. Pushed by their dreams of mental liberation and oneness with nature, they come face-to-face with the hardest of challenges–being there for one another and overcoming the unknown and unexplored.

BAILEY BRAVES NEW BEGINNINGS (The Grow Series Book 1)

Bailey Braves New Beginnings – A Heartwarming Story to Help Kids Face Challenges with Confidence! “Bravery isn’t about being fearless—it’s about taking that first step, even when you’re scared.” Starting something new can be scary. Big emotions like worry, fear, and self-doubt can overwhelm yo ...

The Amazing Adventures of Toby the Trilby

2015 Summer Book Awards Winner from Book of the Day A fable for all ages. Adventure Seekers, Young and Old, Join Toby, Small, but Bold ... He was born underground, at the edge of the world’s destruction. Twelve years old, Toby has never seen the sun. Created by six scientists who accidentally gave h ...

The LoGlas Theater

A junior higher dares to direct the school play. Can she handle her cast of peers? Aimi Wilby has a never-say-quit spirit. Arriving early and staying late at the theater, the 8th-grader is determined to stage a successful production. Not even an absent mentor, infighting cast members, an apathetic s ...

Winner of the Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award, in the Young Adult Fiction category. Award-Winning Finalist in the "Children's Fiction" category of the 2015 International Book Awards, Award-Winning Finalist in the 2015 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. "I woke up this morni ...

Skyclyffe

Rex Bright enjoys drawing in notebooks and dreaming. He’s thirteen, and his life is ordinary. Until he sees a face in a cloud which changes everything. Rex glimpses the girl from an airplane window while travelling to his aunt and uncle’s farm for the summer. Her features are so perfect, Rex can’t b ...

Cooper Goes to the Vet

Cooper the Golden Retriever does not like to go to the Vet, but with a little help from some treats, he get through it just fine. He should relax a bit because he got his shots, but when he gets home, he acts like a big goofy dog? Cooper doesn't like to visit the Vet, but his appointment goes quite ...

Inspiring Stories Every Boy Should Read

This book has 10 different short stories that are thoughtfully written with young readers in mind. Making it easy for young readers to connect with the characters and their journey. The anthology of stories showcases the remarkable journeys and achievements of boys from diverse backgrounds, offering ...