Books published by publisher Mountain Press

Their dad has lost his mind. Their famous mom writes dark, disturbing poetry and ignores them. They are forbidden to contact Grandmother Magenta because she's a weirdo who solves gruesome crimes and talks to dead people, and the cutest boy they ever met, died decades ago. Have Audrey and Aislinn inherited the gift that got Magenta banished from the family? The Hanover twins became teenagers two months ago, and already their lives are falling apart. Family secrets emerge, and the isolated wreck of a house they must live in all summer, is infested with ghosts only they can see. And no matter how hard they try to hide their secret, they're destined to become the biggest story on the evening news. The first book in the Low Country Supernatural Mystery series featuring psychic twins, Audrey and Aislinn Hanover.

Bartlett the Turtle is a great read for children who are dealing with various social issues and can benefit from the learning experience and positive outlook the character, Bartlett the Turtle, comes to realize about making new friends, acceptance of others, and the ability to accept and cope with changes that come along with growing, moving, and the modern family dynamic. Bartlett the Turtle is the first children's title to be published by author-turned-publisher, Will Estell's, southern indie publishing house, Beach Mountain Press, and holds true in the concept of Beach Mountain Press' other works in that it calls for and promotes change and positive outcomes from somewhat negative, but realistic circumstances in people and society. Author Mark Hall does a wonderful job of teaching and helping children understand the positive aspects and social issues surrounding change. The emotions and feelings felt by Bartlett the Turtle are those many preschool and adolescents will relate to, and that go along with change many children are often struggling to cope with and understand in their own world. This book can greatly increase this ability to understand and is sure to leave young readers with a clearer and more positive picture of their own circumstances. Illustrator Jill Higgins adds her great artistic ability to the unique and original watercolor illustrations of Bartlett the Turtle and his new friends, and does so in a way that will capture and hold the attention of these children. This book is a must read for children 2 to 7 and a wonderful tool for parents, teachers, therapists, and those working alongside these children. One of the best new children's books of the year, and one with a genuine benefit for the children who read, grow, and learn from it.

A quest for vengeance. A battle for dominance. Anything is for sale at the Auction of Souls.Max and his party start down a dark path with only an echo to remind them why they’re fighting. Finding their target in the game isn’t enough, they need to find them in real life. Perhaps for this very reason, they’re no longer harmless misfits: they’re the most infamous players in the game.They get invited to an auction that offers contract items to the highest bidder, a golden opportunity to prepare for the battles that loom in their future. Weapons aren’t the only thing they need. Down a party member, they need a new ally to fill the void in the team.House Lockheart wasn't the only group invited: the top players in Noctum gather like moths to a flame. With this many lords, villains, thieves, and assassins in one place, finding an ally is easy; trusting them is far harder.The auction is open, and the price could be everything.

"Always help whenever you can, because one day you might need help, too." Meet Squeaky, a resourceful little mouse who finds himself faced with a dilemma when asked for help by a rather smelly fellow rodent. He knows he has collected a lot of snacks from the People's kitchen, but he doesn't want to share them with someone so ... so ... stinky. When the tables turn and Squeaky is the one in need of help, what will happen? Will the stinky mouse leave Squeaky behind or come to his rescue? Squeaky and the Stinky Mouse is a charming, well-written, beautifully illustrated story that promotes compassion and kindness in a fun and engaging way. It's geared towards readers ages 4-7 years old; however, toddlers and preschoolers are also drawn to the bright and colorful pictures. Discussion questions are included and encourage conversations that highlight the themes in the story, making it a great tool to use in classrooms. And, it can be read in five minutes or less, so it's a perfect bedtime story or recordable book! At home or at school, Squeaky and the Stinky Mouse is an instant favorite! It will improve and maintain your child's understanding of the importance of helping others (while producing quite a few giggles in the process), and it has a loving and truthful message that will endure for a lifetime. This holiday season, show your child an easy way to spread kindness in the world. Order your copy today! * Perfect for ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years old (preschool, pre-k,kindergarten, first grade and second grade) * Teachers, this book has a Lexile measure of 550L

There is a place where the grizzly bear is still king, mountain goats live among craggy peaks, and glaciers dominate the horizon. It is a place where snow falls in summer, water seeps from rock, and you can see icebergs on your way to the sun. What is the name of this magical place? It’s called Glacier National Park, the Crown Jewel of the Continent.In Glacier National Park: An ABC Adventure, nature photographers KC Glastetter and Jeremie Hollman take readers on a letter-by-letter journey through one of our nation’s treasures. Look up the letter C and learn about cedars so big you can fit inside their trunks. Move on to P and find pika, a furry little rabbit cousin that lives on bare, rocky slopes high in the mountains. Flip back to G and take a trip along Going-to-the-Sun Road, one of the most breathtaking drives on earth. With stunning color photographs and lively text, Glacier National Park: An ABC Adventure is perfect for anyone fascinated by this wild and rugged land.

If someone took everything you live for, how far would you go to get it back?From award-winning author D. L. ORTON comes book three in the Between Two Evils series...Shannon fights to stay alive inside a rogue biodome and discovers something totally unexpected... Peter. Lani is forced into the role of the reluctant heroine but rediscovers her street-kid mojo and sets out to find everything she's lost. Diego receives another dirty sock (and a note) from the poorly aimed fireball express: "The window between universes is closing." If Diego has any hope of getting back to Iz, he must get to the Magic Kingdom and power up the time machine before it's too late. What could possibly go wrong?

Many forest communities in the West need fire to maintain a healthy ecosytem. Forest Communities profiles three forest types�ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, and white-barked pine�that benefit from the occasional wild fire. The Whizpops, an educational band based in Montana, created the song �Forest Communities� as part of the score for a dance production called Fire Speaks the Land. Forest Communities introduces young fans to the science behind the song. As the lyrics draw you through the book, natural history notes explain such topics as how trees survive fire, how soil exposed by fire provides an ideal place for seedlings to grow, and how fire releases seeds from resin-sealed pine cones. Combining songs with picture books is an engaging way to introduce young children to topics that affect their lives and the world around them.

''If you're with me, Denise, I can promise you there is nothing in this mess we cannot fix.'' When veteran rehabbers Denise and Greg Broadwater purchase a dilapidated Charleston Cottage in a sketchy part of town for less than the value of the lot, they soon uncover complications they didn't bargain for--both in the house and in their relationship. As a licensed counselor, Denise thought she could handle anything that came up in their 30-year marriage. However, she didn't plan on open dirt floors, a creepy bathroom or wildlife in her kitchen, and that's just for starters. Heartfelt and humorous, dramatic and down-to-earth, A House With Holes is a memoir with a message as Denise compares the house renovation to her adjustments as a new empty-nester.

As he teetered on a narrow rock ledge a yak's bellow short of the stratosphere, with a rubber mask strapped to his face, a pair of mittens the size of a sealion's flippers, and a drop of two kilometres below him, it's fair to say Mark Horrell wasn't entirely happy with the situation he found himself in.He had been an ordinary hiker who had only read books about mountaineering. When he signed up for an organised trek in Nepal with a group of elderly ladies, little did he know that ten years later he would be attempting to climb the world's highest mountain.But as he travelled across the Himalayas, Andes, Alps and East Africa, following in the footsteps of the pioneers, he dreamed up a seven-point plan to gain the skills and experience which could turn a wild idea into reality.Funny, incisive and heartfelt, his journey provides a refreshingly honest portrait of the joys and torments of a modern-day Everest climber.Praise for Mark Horrell's other books:"This account, of his attempt to climb Everest from the North side, has elevated him and his writing to a whole new level ... Every gasp of thin air, every ankle-wrenching pain, is included in Horrell's narrative." - Amazon.co.uk review, The Chomolungma Diaries"Mark is a very engaging writer: honest, humorous, with wonderful descriptions of the environment and captivating tales of the trails." - Amazon.com review, The Chomolungma Diaries"A compelling read with no smoke and mirrors, just a whole lot of truth, hard work, and humility. Great book!" - Amazon.com review, The Chomolungma Diaries"Breathtaking, fascinating, insightful and honest. He has a fantastic attitude towards his climbing, the most important point being, it's not getting to the top, it's living to try it again, and enjoying the amazing privilege of being able to do it in the first place." - Amazon.co.uk review, Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers"Dry wit and sharp observation made this an excellent read. Lovely descriptions of the mountains. Looking forward to the next one." - Amazon.co.uk review, Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers"Horrell is a very descriptive, self-deprecating, witty writer ... The prose is breezy and light and the story moves along briskly. Highly recommended." - Amazon.com review, Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers"Mark's books are beautifully written, very humorous and you feel like you are there experiencing the mountain." - Amazon.co.uk review, Denali Nights"As usual Mark's writing manages to be both lively and down-to-earth. Strongly recommended!" - Amazon.co.uk review, Denali Nights

Territorial growth. Ancient conspiracies. The apocalypse is getting worse.Rockland Barkclay was saved and pulled into an alternate realm moments before his death. He thought that sacrificing himself would save the Grotto and give them a chance to prosper. He wasn’t expecting to open his eyes, reborn on the altar.Gaia has ordered the Golems to protect humanity, but their ‘protection’ against the environment is sending humanity to the brink of starvation. Rocky needs to find his family, and his only option is to search through survivors one-by-one. Every person saved increases the population of the Grotto, but is also another mouth to feed.After saving thousands and not finding a single familiar face, new intelligence reaches the Grotto: sending Rocky against a challenge that even the King of Apes couldn’t overcome.

An imaginary crocodile. An unpleasant bully. Can this boy find the courage from above to face up to them both?Ten-year-old Eli’s fantasies take him on amazing adventures in his mind. So when the school bully tries to frighten him out of the skateboard race, he searches for help in his daydreams. Using the power of his imagination, Eli finds himself deep in the Amazon jungle and hot on the trail of a rare albino crocodile.As the dangers of the mighty rainforest close in around him, he’s almost too scared to take another step. And his only hope is to call on God for the strength to move forward.Will Eli’s newfound faith bring him victory in real life?Mystery in the Dark Jungle is the first book in the captivating Adventures of Eli Frost children’s Christian series, suitable for ages 8-12. If you like daring journeys, suspenseful twists, and heartwarming stories of faith, then you’ll love D.A. Silva’s encouraging tale.Buy Mystery in the Dark Jungle to watch a young boy face his fears today!