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  • Horrible Stories My Dad Told Me

    David Downie, Tea Seroya

    Paperback (Blue Peg Publishing, June 24, 2012)
    Inspired by Roald Dahl and the Twits, David Downie writes an engaging account of the horrible stories his dad told him as a boy. The stories are beautifully illustrated by Tea Seroya. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
  • The Lost Dragon

    Judith Wade, Colleen Nye

    Paperback (Blue Deco Publishing, April 22, 2016)
    Ben has a dragon hanging out in his yard. It shows no signs of wanting to leave, and he’s sure it’s only a matter of time before something really bad happens. Things are getting desperate. But when his plan to get rid of the dragon backfires, he must use his wits, a lot of luck and the help of an unlikely companion to get out of the situation. A dragon might find it simple, but Ben? Not so much!
  • The Goldenly Wreath

    Latonya S. Hicks, Steve Feldman

    Hardcover (Blue Lily Publishing, Jan. 13, 2015)
    The beautiful Goldenly Wreath sits tantalizingly high atop a wondrously high tower. But no one has been able to grasp it because the journey up involves 5,000 steps which must be ascended without stopping! Can a young boy be the one who finally masters the challenge? Nobody believes in him. They laugh at him because he is seen as too young and small. Even his family and friends say that he will never make it. But none of that matters to one who truly believes in himself. Written with one of the most inspirational and engaging narratives for children's books today, The Goldenly Wreath is an important reminder to readers of all ages that very few challenges in life are too great to overcome if you work hard and never give up. This Seuss-like storytelling approach offers and restores confidence in its readers. The enchanting story is rich in rhyme and filled with colorful artwork that jumps off the pages. The Goldenly Wreath is surely poised to leave you inspired and uplifted.
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  • Bungee, A Little Bat Story

    Melony Bates, Milena Vitorovic

    Paperback (Blue Cove Publishing, Dec. 17, 2017)
    Bungee, like all the other young bats, was excited to go out alone on his first night flight to hunt for bugs. He flew and flew. He ate and ate. He was having so much fun, until he sees the sun is coming up and all the other bats have already flown home. When Bungee gets home, the bat house is full and he has to find another place to sleep for the day.
  • Selene's Search

    Susan Simon

    Paperback (Blue Sky Publishing, Oct. 9, 2014)
    Selene is an eight year old who has lived with her grandparents since her mother abandoned her when she was a baby. The family lives at the edge of an old forest that holds many secrets. Selene believes that her mother lives somewhere in the forest. Selene with her teddy bear, Jem, runs away into the forest in search of her mother. SELENE'S SEARCH is the story of a young girl's adventures during three days and nights in the forest. Selene faces her own fears and discovers her strength and courage in interactions with friends and foe. Selene is not only searching for her mother, but also for the answer to the question, "Why did you leave me?" Selene learns about narrow-mindedness when imprisoned in the Thorny Throng patch. She is taught the importance of caring for our earth by the Moss Mite family and the Waterfall Fairies. Glorion, an omniscient star, shares her wisdom of believing ini yourself and your dreams when Selene resets in her star pocket. Glorion later sends her fastest comet, Aramantha, to rescue Selene from a giant bird's nest where she is held prisoner high in the treetops. After wandering through the forest for two days, Selene enters a magical cave where she encounters the old hag, Trenunda. Trenunda enthralls Selene with a tale of the magical wall drawings in the blue-lit cave. These drawings provide the final clue that will lead Selene to her mother. A special golden fawn, Promise, leads Selene to a cabin nestled in a clearing filled with wildflowers and rainbows of butterflies. Is this the cabin where Selene's mother lives? If it is her mother's cabin, will her mother accept and love Selene? Selene's Search combines fantasy and reality in a story for older young to middle readers.
  • A Bear In The House

    Melony Bates, Milena Vitorovic

    Paperback (Blue Cove Publishing, July 5, 2019)
    Miles and his little brother, Daniel, were excited to go on a trip to the Smoky Mountains and get to stay in a real log cabin. But after they are woken up by a growling noise coming from inside the cabin they're not so sure they even want to be there.
  • Greener Pastures Calling

    Lizzi Tremayne

    (Blue Mist Publishing, Dec. 20, 2018)
    A new country, a great job, and a "good Kiwi bloke".Life couldn't be better.Until it gets worse. Newly emigrated to New Zealand, equine veterinarian Lena wants a "good Kiwi bloke", but they’re elusive as their nocturnal namesake. Her history with men is not, shall we say, salubrious.Nigel’s avoiding females, unless they’re cows, horses, or his mother. After his first marriage, he won’t be responsible for anyone else’s life ever again.Sparks fly when they meet, but not that first time, over the dirty instruments in a filthy cowshed. They’re made for each other... until Nigel remembers where he first saw her. And then the questions start.BOOK TWO IN THE ONCE UPON A VET SCHOOL: PRACTICE TIMESERIES Books by Lizzi Tremayne: Unpretentious, eminently readable Contemporary and Historical Fiction... by a horse vet!AWARDS FOR THE AUTHORWith Lizzi's first novel, A Long Trail Rolling, she was: Winner 2016 True West Best Western Romance, Finalist 2013 RWNZ Great Beginnings; Winner 2014 RWNZ Pacific Hearts Award; Winner 2015 RWNZ Koru Award for Best First Novel plus third in Koru Long Novel section; and finalist in the 2015 Best Indie Book Award. The Once Upon a Vet School Overall SeriesDrama and humor abound as Lena pursues her childhood dream of becoming an equine vet—and beyond—in this unique series of six independent sequences:~Junior Years~High School Days~College Nights~Vet School 24/7~Practice Time~Currently Available The Stories of the Once Upon a Vet School Series~Vet School 24/7~Fifty Miles at a Breath (III)Horses bring them together and their future looks rosy—it's the present they can't handle.Lena Takes a Foal (IV)She needs help... he needs to stay away...~Practice Time~Greener Pastures Calling (II)A new country, a great job, and a good Kiwi bloke. Life couldn't be better.Until it gets worseAUTHOR BIO:Lizzi grew up riding wild in the Santa Cruz Mountain redwoods, became an equine veterinarian at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, practiced in the California Pony Express and Gold Country before emigrating to New Zealand. When not writing, she's swinging a rapier or shooting a bow in medieval garb, riding, driving a carriage or playing on her farm, singing, or working as an equine veterinarian. She's multiply published and awarded in special interest magazines and veterinary periodicals.
  • Boy Who was President

    Richard Weston, Marilyn Roberts, Richard S Weston

    Staple Bound (Blue Sky Publishing, March 15, 2003)
    This is a delightful book about a boy who wanted to be president. The boy was a hard worker and through a series of fortunate events was able to progress to Teacher-Principal - Mayor - Governor - and yes even President. Join us on this enchanted journey of discovery. The book includes a certificate for Both Girl and Boy President in the back of the Cover. All received proceeds from this book goes to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation.
  • The Little Shop of Big Dreams

    CC McGuire

    Paperback (Blue M Publishing, Feb. 14, 2017)
    An enchanting tale! One that will be told from generation to generation! A young girl begins to doubt herself when she falls through a door at a mysterious little shop in town. There, she enters another world where anything is possible. Together with Doodle, a talking llama, she is put to the test by the Mountain Princess who asks her to find and return a flaming heart that was stolen by her brother, the evil Prince of the Rainforest. The little girl overcomes many obstacles and finds herself and her self-confidence once more. An allegory with many levels and meanings, this is a story that will warm the hearts of both old and young alike.
  • Trivium

    Amber Nguyen

    Hardcover (Two Sparrows Publishing, March 23, 2018)
    Have you ever wanted to know your future? What if you could choose what your life would look like? For Cassia Bellerose, once she turns eighteen that's exactly what she'll do. Every citizen must visit the Trivium and choose from three different futures. Cassia has planned her life exactly how she wants it. Choosing at the Trivium should be easy. She'll go to medical school, marry her boyfriend, Gunner, and always have her best friend, Verity, by her side. But Cassia has a secret she's kept from those closest to her. A secret so powerful it threatens to unravel every plan she's made. Torn between the life she's always known and a life she's born to live, Cassia embarks on a journey of self-discovery and searches for the identity of the handsome stranger who haunts her dreams. In a world where futures are predestined, what happens if she chooses wrong? Trivium challenges the notions of fate and destiny versus the unconquerable spirit of free will. It is a tale of love torn between two universes, a fight to choose your own story, and the undying loyalty of true friendship. Author Amber Nguyen delivers an award-winning story with equal parts suspense, adventure, and romance, in this remarkable debut novel set in a world where knowing your future isn't as wonderful as it may seem.
  • Cleansed

    G. S. Scott, Colleen Nye

    (Blue Deco Publishing, July 18, 2016)
    The world is in the grasp of the God of Chaos, whose only mantra is:Do as Thou Wilt. When Chaos orchestrates the mass slaughter he calls The Cleansing, men and Gods alike turn to stand up against him. With the God of Chaos, the God of Death, and the God of Order clashing, their followers must face off in an epic, bloody struggle. Dirge, an apprentice to the Brotherhood of Assassins and follower of Death, is approached by The Prophet of the forgotten God of Order. Suddenly, he finds himself at odds with all that he knows and all that will be. Three Gods. One man – torn between what is right and what is wrong and what he's destined to do.
  • David and Jacko: The Janitor and The Serpent

    David Downie, Tea Seroya

    Paperback (Blue Peg Publishing, July 15, 2012)
    Inspired by Roald Dahl and the Twits, David Downie writes a thrilling tale of the adventures of David and his dog Jacko and their encounters with the grotesque Mr Sniggles and his deadly pet snake. The stories are beautifully illustrated by Tea Seroya. Suitable for ages 8 and up.