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GET THE EBOOK FREE WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF THE PAPERBACK! **Important: Only new books sold specifically by Amazon, not third-party sellers, are eligible for the Kindle MatchBook program.Forge is an adventurous kid who has just come of age and is setting out on his clan’s rite of passage ritual. Armed with nothing but his father’s spear and his mother’s Tech-Smith knowledge, he is taken on a whirlwind trip through the Cave of Trials. There he must prove that he has the Strength, the Brains, the Agility, and the Courage to be an Aceratex warrior. Upon completion, he discovers that the great evil from long ago has escaped and now threatens all of Tov. When a group of mysterious strangers, known as the Keepers of the Core, show up at his village they insist that he is the prophesied one who must forge together the weapon that can stop the evil one. Forge must now decide whether or not he believes this prophecy is true. How can fighting Velociwolves on the Marble Plains possibly have prepared him for a quest of this magnitude?Interview with the Author Q - What makes the Chronicles of Tov series special? A - The Chronicles of Tov is a series written for the coming of age Christian child. Bookshelves are overflowing with books about witches, wizards, demigods, monsters, and other topics that the Bible clearly calls evil and there are so very few books written for the Christian tween in the action/adventure/fantasy genres. We believe there is a serious need in the book world for books that hold Christian values in high-esteem, call good good and evil evil and yet give kids that feeling of adventure that is relevant to them today. Q - So, this book series is written for Christians only? A - No, absolutely not, the story of Tov is written allegorically. It can be enjoyed by anyone who wants an exciting story with good moral lessons. They'll see kids living out the Golden Rule and at times learning that breaking the commands given them have real consequences. They'll see engaged fathers and mothers who are strong, vibrant, devoted, and most of all involved in their children's lives. For this series, children and parents who want a deeper understanding of the Biblical principles or an explanation of the allegory, they can go to our website. Q. How many books will there be in the Chronicles of Tov series? A. The Chronicles of Tov is an epic fantasy series. The short answer is: we don't know. The long answer: Edge & Lira is currently a stand-alone adventure, but coming hot on its heels is the first book of the upcoming Forge series. That series is slated for 8 books. But Edge & Lira and Forge are set in a relatively short period of time in the world of Tov. We anticipate several more series that span the entire life of Tov.Q - Is there anything else you'd like to share with your readers about this new series?A - The Chronicles of Tov is a fast-paced, action-packed, thrill-ride adventure that blends great storytelling with moral lessons set in a fantasy world, filled with strange creatures, amazing locations, dynamic protagonists, steampunk and science fiction elements, and good, clean fun.

Elizabeth is twelve years old and her little sister Elaine who is eleven. They are both witches-in-training. They live in the forest with their parents. The story begins when the girls are planning to create Mother's birthday present with magic for the first time. Then things get really exciting when the girl's cousin Ashley moves into the forest. The three girls become friends right away. That very same evening the girls find out that Mother is going to have a baby! Clearly the sister's lives are in for quite a few exciting changes; but will they be able to handle it, or will their excitement get them into trouble?

Eva had only been in Colorado for a few weeks when she saw a tall Native American boy dressed in animal skins step out of the woods. Rather than running away, she trusted her instincts and the adventures began: gold, bears, Native American ceremonies, and secrets. Set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the early 1870s, this gentle book tells the story of two families and two cultures, combining fact and fiction while staying true to the Native American concept of harmony and balance. This is the first of a series of six Eva and Buckskin Charlie books.

This book is a TRUE mystery story 0f amissing family, who vanished from their home on a Friday evening in early fall of 1959. (It is not a CRIME STORY, It may turn out to be one, but not at this time). They were the last remote stop on the author's paper route, 50 ft. from the Connecticut River. Parts of the theme and era's similarities were evident in Stand by Me which was set a year later in 1960 based on the fiction novella "The Body" by Stephen King. [It is not an attempt to compare the two, but rather to highlight the era with teenagers coming of age.]Instead of calling the police, he called two buddies to conduct their own investigation and nearly got killed. The book is also a memoir in a sense that the author allows the reader to peer into the '50s era in his hometown, by utilizing the nervous flashbacks nervous flashbacks he experienced and recorded afterward, during a run for his life. Because of a sworn oath between the author and his two buddies, he was unable to tell their story until now.As a coincidence, a relatively new college [Goodwin College] purchased the missing family's home and invited the author to do a tour of it one last time. They acknowledged that they planned to tear it down and build a "cottage" for hosting off-campus meetings on the site. They also shared with him how the street he grew up got its name, "Colt Street", [The missing family's home was the last house on the street.] The fact that the house was originally part of a ferry landing set up by Samuel Colt (Colt 45) was incredible. Mr. Colt also lived at the landing, while another of his mansions was being built for him across the street, also overlooking the Connecticut River. If you log onto Goodwin College.Com, you can maneuver via telescope on the peak of their building to view the area. webcam.goodwin.edu/view/index.shtm/In discussing the story with the editor of the town newspaper, The Gazette, Bill Doakes, he informed the author that there were a number of unsolved missing persons in town since the mid-1900's. It sounds implausible that these situations exist, but they do. initially, and for a long time after the "incident", the boys kept a low profile. they were young and just plain scared they would be implicated in a crime in a crime, especially having found a hidden wall safe's door swinging open and "empty" in the house. In fact, they agreed to never discuss it with anyone unless all three agreed.Please note: the search for the Pecords is still going primarily by the readers. Bits and pieces continue to flow in and will be published in my soon to be released Blog Jump In and Start Swimming, November 2016. You can also go to my book website KeyPublishingCompany.com click on the Contact Tab and forward any information you might have or submit any questions. Recent findings will be updated soon.

Get cooking with an up-and-coming chef today! Check out the recipes of Cool Backyard Grilling. It gives young readers fun new recipes and ideas to explore. This book has kid-tested recipes and includes lots of tips and tricks that make it easy to become an experienced kid cook. With photos of basic techniques, tools, and ingredients, this book will appeal to new cooks too. By cooking these best-ever dishes for family and friends, young chefs will learn to barbecue a juicy basic burger, offer up tasty chicken kebabs, bite into sweet grilled corn and more. Check out the other recipes in the Cool Young Chefs series. Go beyond the basics! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This is the story of a sandlot football team; its genesis is in 1948 on the upper East Side. In 1952, the team took on its name, the Warriors. Spanning decades, the Bronx Warriors exists to this day as a Youth Football Organization. This is also the story of one man, the original quarterback in 1948, Jerry “Jay” Demers who never let go of the team he put together. From player/coach to coach to head administrator, Jerry has coached over ten-thousand players and influenced many lives. He has been honored with a proclamation from Senator Jeff Klein and an award from Bronx County for his service to the community and its youth. The story of Jerry Demers and the Bronx Warriors are intertwined. You cannot have one without the other. I do hope that in reading this account will provide you with fond memories and takes you back to your youth.

He just needs the bleeding to stop. The call to 911 sets into motion events fifteen-year-old Ben Braddock never intends. His dad goes to jail. He and his little brother are sent to stay temporarily at the home of their aunt and uncle, with a cousin he can’t stand. Ben is also required to attend counseling sessions to help him eventually be reunited with his father. He comes close to revealing his darkest secrets that first night, now his lips are sealed. His new friends present troubling challenges in order to be accepted.One bright spot amid the chaos is meeting Allie, but when she asks Ben a question a little too personal, his aggressive response shatters her trust and her heart. It spins him into a downward spiral of drinking and worse—he's becoming like his dad. His aunt is on the verge of giving up.With his options depleted, Ben seeks out Patti, his social worker, whose help he's resisted for months. But is it too late for him and Allie? What about his dad? Every story has two sides.

Welcome to the world of the naked mole rat! Many readers may never have heard of this nocturnal creature. As a burrowing, eusocial mammal, the naked mole rat spends its time in the dry lands of eastern Africa. A chapter on the naked mole rat's body discusses its size, appearance, and special features, including its nearly hairless body, tiny ears and eyes, wrinkly, loose skin, and huge incisors. Other chapters cover its diet, life cycle, and habitat, including a map. The naked mole rat's colony organization, including the queen, soldiers, and workers, is also explained. Predators are introduced, along with threats to the naked mole rat's environment and conservation efforts that are in place. Every book in the Nocturnal Animals series includes sidebars on scientific classification, the special features of the nocturnal eye, and the difference between nocturnal, diurnal, and crepuscular animals. Full-color photographs will draw in the reader while showing off the naked mole rat's unique characteristics. Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement this easy-to-read text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.