Books with author Crystal Marcos

2018 Florida Book Festival, Honorable Mention in the Children's Category2017 New Apple Book Awards, Official Selection in the Children's Picture Book Category2017 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, Winner Best Books in the Children's Category2017 Northern California Book Festival, Honorable Mention in the Children's Category2017 Southern California Book Festival, Honorable Mention in the Children's Category2017 Halloween Book Festival, Runner-Up in the Children's Category A humorous rhyming picture book for ages 4 and up by award-winning author Crystal Marcos features a distinguished little zombie who just wants to be your friend.Dive head-first into the infectiously charming pages, oozing with whimsical verse and stricken with colorful and amusing illustrations. Bartholomew Buggins: A Zombie with Different Cravings is a unique, fun book that will have kids and adults shrieking with delight.

BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale Awards & Honors:2013 B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree2012 USA BEST BOOK AWARDS Award-Winning Finalist in both categories of Children's Fiction & Children's Book Series2011 READERS' FAVORITE International Book Awards, Silver Medal in its category2010 Nominated for the CYBILS AwardsA lip-smacking, mouthwatering, absolutely delectable debut, Bellyache: A Delicious Tale by Crystal Marcos is a literary feast for ages seven and up. In the vein of Roald Dahl's best-loved adventures, Marcos offers a mystical, character driven escapade that intertwines strands of reality with a larger-than-life fantasy world.When Peter Fischer sets out to help his grandfather at Papa's Sweet Shop, he will quickly learn that sneaking sweets and covering up his sugar-dusted tracks will have major consequences. As Peter is transported to a mysteriously delicious, faraway land, a curious people known as the Candonites, some of whom have no time for a non-Candonite, will teach Peter a lesson on what it means to be different and what it means to forgive.Look for Marcos' exciting second book in the children's series, HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE.

Recipient of 13 HONORS!A survival story ideal for Hunger Games, Divergent, and Cinder fans. Crystal Marcos delivers Novus, a riveting novel set in a dystopian future of action-adventure, suspense, and romance. Intriguing characters and a gripping storyline keep the reader turning page after page.Seventeen-year-old Cayden expected to live out his days with the dysfunctional Human family he was assigned to serve. One fateful night, however, landed him in Gavaron, the home of maimed, elderly, or defiant.Beyond its borders is the Den, an area much more dangerous than Cayden ever imagined. He unwittingly becomes involved in a conspiracy and is one of a handful of survivors fleeing a deadly attack. They set off on a perilous journey in search of refuge and the truth. Along the way, Cayden begins to comprehend the difference between fully living and merely surviving, while trying to balance his emotions and a forbidden love.2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist in the Action/Adventure category2016 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards, Bronze Medal Winner in the Young Adult - General category2016 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, Winner Best Books in the Young Adult category2016 Book Excellence Awards, Finalist in the Young Adult category2016 indieBRAG, B.R.A.G Medallion Honoree2016 New York Book Festival, "Honorable Mention" Winner in the Sci-Fi category2015 New Apple Book Awards, "Official Selection" Winner in the E-Book Young Adult category"Honorable Mention" Winner in the Young Adult category:2017 Florida Book Festival2017 Great Northwest Book Festival2017 Los Angeles Book Festival2016 Hollywood Book Festival2016 Northern California Book Festival2016 Southern California Book Festival

BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale Awards & Honors:2013 B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree2012 USA BEST BOOK AWARDS Award-Winning Finalist in both categories of Children's Fiction & Children's Book Series2011 READERS' FAVORITE International Book Awards, Silver Medal in its category2010 Nominated for the CYBILS AwardsA lip-smacking, mouthwatering, absolutely delectable debut, Bellyache: A Delicious Tale by Crystal Marcos is a literary feast for ages seven and up. In the vein of Roald Dahl's best-loved adventures, Marcos offers a mystical, character driven escapade that intertwines strands of reality with a larger-than-life fantasy world.When Peter Fischer sets out to help his grandfather at Papa's Sweet Shop, he will quickly learn that sneaking sweets and covering up his sugar-dusted tracks will have major consequences. As Peter is transported to a mysteriously delicious, faraway land, a curious people known as the Candonites, some of whom have no time for a non-Candonite, will teach Peter a lesson on what it means to be different and what it means to forgive.Look for Marcos' exciting second book in the children's series, HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE.

The magical adventure continues in the spine-tingling fantasy-adventure, HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE! Crystal Marcos delivers another whimsically entertaining escapade for ages seven and up. Readers will delight in more sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat, non-stop action adventures of Peter and his best friend, Lina.When Peter Fisher sets out for school one morning, he has no idea that trouble is stirring in his hometown. With the unexpected arrival of his new Candonite friends from Maple Town, Peter and Lina have extra help saving their beloved town and loved ones from the clutches of the one villain they had hoped they would never see again.Humorous and thought provoking, this unforgettably entertaining story teaches a valuable lesson about standing up and facing one’s fears.

The magical adventure continues in the spine-tingling fantasy-adventure, HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE! Crystal Marcos delivers another whimsically entertaining escapade for ages seven and up. Readers will delight in more sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat, non-stop action adventures of Peter and his best friend, Lina.When Peter Fisher sets out for school one morning, he has no idea that trouble is stirring in his hometown. With the unexpected arrival of his new Candonite friends from Maple Town, Peter and Lina have extra help saving their beloved town and loved ones from the clutches of the one villain they had hoped they would never see again.Humorous and thought provoking, this unforgettably entertaining story teaches a valuable lesson about standing up and facing one’s fears.

2018 Florida Book Festival, Honorable Mention in the Children's Category2017 New Apple Book Awards, Official Selection in the Children's Picture Book Category2017 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, Winner Best Books in the Children's Category2017 Northern California Book Festival, Honorable Mention in the Children's Category2017 Southern California Book Festival, Honorable Mention in the Children's Category2017 Halloween Book Festival, Runner-Up in the Children's Category A humorous rhyming picture book for ages 4 and up by award-winning author Crystal Marcos features a distinguished little zombie who just wants to be your friend.Dive head-first into the infectiously charming pages, oozing with whimsical verse and stricken with colorful and amusing illustrations. Bartholomew Buggins: A Zombie with Different Cravings is a unique, fun book that will have kids and adults shrieking with delight.

Recipient of 13 HONORS!A survival story ideal for Hunger Games, Divergent, and Cinder fans. Crystal Marcos delivers Novus, a riveting novel set in a dystopian future of action-adventure, suspense, and romance. Intriguing characters and a gripping storyline keep the reader turning page after page.Seventeen-year-old Cayden expected to live out his days with the dysfunctional Human family he was assigned to serve. One fateful night, however, landed him in Gavaron, the home of maimed, elderly, or defiant.Beyond its borders is the Den, an area much more dangerous than Cayden ever imagined. He unwittingly becomes involved in a conspiracy and is one of a handful of survivors fleeing a deadly attack. They set off on a perilous journey in search of refuge and the truth. Along the way, Cayden begins to comprehend the difference between fully living and merely surviving, while trying to balance his emotions and a forbidden love.2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist in the Action/Adventure category2016 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards, Bronze Medal Winner in the Young Adult - General category2016 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, Winner Best Books in the Young Adult category2016 Book Excellence Awards, Finalist in the Young Adult category2016 indieBRAG, B.R.A.G Medallion Honoree2016 New York Book Festival, "Honorable Mention" Winner in the Sci-Fi category2015 New Apple Book Awards, "Official Selection" Winner in the E-Book Young Adult category"Honorable Mention" Winner in the Young Adult category:2017 Florida Book Festival2017 Great Northwest Book Festival2017 Los Angeles Book Festival2016 Hollywood Book Festival2016 Northern California Book Festival2016 Southern California Book Festival

Graceful Gabby is excited about her new room, but she's disappointed that everything in her new room is not "pinky" perfect. Come along with Graceful Gabby as she learns about the Fruit of the Spirit. With the help of her Grand Ma-Ma, Graceful Gabby learns to recognize and share the special gift of love with others and to appreciate the love of family.

Graceful Gabby is excited about her new room, but she's disappointed that everything in her new room is not "pink" perfect. Come along with Graceful Gabby as she learns about the Fruit of the Spirit. With the help of her Grand Ma-Ma, Graceful Gabby learns to recognize and share the special gift of love with others and to appreciate the love of family.About the AuthorCrystal Marable has had a love for writing since she was a young teenager writing poetry and keeping a daily journal. She also has a heart and a desire to encourage and motivate girls to succeed in their lives. She created the Graceful Girlz children’s book series to inspire our next generation of girls to develop in integrity, character, and self-esteem. Also, to teach Christian values that will last a lifetime and inspire them to live as girls of grace, continually growing into graceful young ladies. It is her vision that these books will inspire our girls to display in their own lives, as well as share with others, the Fruit of the Spirit that God gives us: love, joy, peace, kindness, gentleness, patience, goodness, faithfulness and self-control; changing the world by celebrating the gifts within. Crystal is a wife and mother of three beautiful children.

The Etiquette For Youth Workbook Edition provides today’s youth with important helpful reminders on social, communication and dining skills. Having good manners, showing politeness to others and feeling comfortable in formal social settings are valuable life skills that will positively impact the future’s of our youth. It is my hope that you will find this beautifully illustrated workbook useful in establishing a strong foundation in civility that will empower and inspire our youth.

The Etiquette For Youth Workbook Edition provides today’s youth with important helpful reminders on social, communication and dining skills. Having good manners, showing politeness to others and feeling comfortable in formal social settings are valuable life skills that will positively impact the future’s of our youth. It is my hope that you will find this beautifully illustrated workbook useful in establishing a strong foundation in civility that will empower and inspire our youth.