Books published by publisher Penketh Publications

Celebrate the holidays with a quartet of original short stories written for children. Join Cosmo and Jamal as they encounter icy neighbors and experience their first snowfall in Christmas Cheer. Find out why they receive tidings more woeful than joyful, in a story that demonstrates that you CAN have too much of a good thing.Journey with Josh and Abby back to a night when the skies burst with angels and music, and shepherds bowed low in a manger as they observe the wonder of The First Christmas.Grieve with Matt, a small boy who has just lost his grandmother in A Caterpillar Crisis. Angry with God, he wants nothing to do with Easter; until he discovers that life does not end with death.Go back in time with two children to The First Easter, where they bask in the love of God for Mankind, and are entrusted with a sacred mission.Laugh, cry, and wonder like a small child as you adventure with other children as they delve into the true meaning of the season. And join them for a cup of Christmas Cheer!(Recommended ages 8 to 12.)

It’s the last day of the summer holiday in The Hague when Leah Koopmans’s carefree life as a teen is brutally flipped upside down. Her pale skin turns a dazzling gold, her senses heighten, and her muscles possess an uncanny strength. But with these exhilarating new powers comes a thirst that can only be quenched by one thing: human bloodWhile her body craves for fresh victims and her heart drowns in guilt, she meets inhumanly handsome Max Machiavelli, who claims that Leah is an immortal like him. Infatuation ignites into blistering passion when Leah joins his coven in Amsterdam. But as the mysteries shrouding her sudden change to immortality unravel, she quickly learns that her aversion to taking life isn’t the only thing that sets her apart from this group of herculean strangers.From the picturesque canals of Amsterdam to Corsica’s limestone cliffs and the untamed Siberian wilderness; from first loves to fierce battles, The Fire of Dawn is an extraordinary tale packed with romance, betrayal, and bloodsucking suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very last page.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Middle Ages, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: The Dark Ages: A Captivating Guide to the Period Between the Fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance The Black Death: A Captivating Guide to the Deadliest Pandemic in Medieval Europe and Human History Following the fall of Rome in 476 CE, the entire dynamic of Europe underwent a complete shift in power and culture. The Dark Ages was an interesting period of about six centuries, and during it, Europe was still trying to figure out what it was and how it would survive the chaos that followed the fall of Rome. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: The Misconception of the Dark Ages The World after Rome The Rise of the Christian Church Rome Continues - The Byzantine Empire The Rise of the Caliphate and the Conquest of Spain The Lombard Kingdom Charlemagne The Treaty of Verdun and the Rurik Dynasty - Beginnings of Modern Nations Alfred the Great Otto 1 and the Founding of a Loose Federation The Reign of Venice The Vikings The Second Half of the Middle Ages The Renaissance And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: The First Pandemics The Black Death The Unlikely Use of the Black Death Rumors and Arrival Perceptions Vs. The Reality The Ultimate Equalizer Stealing the Future - Princess Joan Decline of the Catholic Church and the Rise of Mysticism Art of the Black Death The First Quarantine and Successful Containment Beyond the Human Toll Lasting Effects on Europe's Future And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Middle Ages, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

When long hidden secrets emerge, and running away is not an option, choice becomes everything.Torn between love and duty, Caitlin Korbs is thrown into a new world where she learns that she is not merely a pawn in the endless battle between the great families and needs to stand strong to protect those she loves. The choices she makes can transform her, but can also destroy her.And now as war looms, sides must be chosen and Caitlin needs to set aside her tormented search for truth and her heart’s journey towards healing, and quickly confront the eerie, violent storm of lies that threaten to derail her.

Bright red boards in very good condition (very slightly "nipped" at the corners from shelf wear) hold stories by Dr. Felix Marti-Ibane in his little book (4 1/2" x 6 1/2') which he dedicates "to the medical students of today, the physicians of tomorrow, who with their dedication and their deeds will create the medical history of the future". First edition. Copyright 1960, 1961,1965, 1968. Pages are clean; spine is secure.

For mature audiences only. 18+.This book was originally sold in 6 parts and has now been re-issued with new titles in 4 parts. This is a compendium of the first 4 books originally called Growing Pains Of A Teenage Werewolf: Michaelmas 9.Growing Pains of a Teenage Werewolf # 1 to 4 Blood, Tease, Disease, Cured Blood will have blood. Romeo and Juliet. Two teenagers madly in love. Growing Pains of a Teenage Werewolf follows two adolescents madly in love facing the usual problems of growing up. Young love never burned so bright, so beautiful or so dangerously. Think of Romeo and Juliet but with a difference. Mark Clanthorpe and Mercedes Eventide are, on the face of it, ordinary teenagers but both boy and girl are astonishingly beautiful with movie star looks and figures to match. Mark is tall for his age and apart from his beauty he appears to be a normal 17 year old except that he is very clever. Mercedes, like many 16 year old girls, could be anything from 13 to 25. She too is exceptionally clever. The other thing these beautiful people have in common is that they are the off spring of single parents both living with their respective mothers.Mark has a mysterious past that he is slowly finding out about. Mercedes, on the other hand, is fully aware of her origins and knows that any relationship with Mark is doomed. Irresistibly drawn to each other the two protagonists start on a journey together that is to end in a totally unexpected way.Growing Pains of a Teenage Werewolf is both a realistic portrayal of teenagers in love and a heart pounding chiller of a horror thriller romance. What does Mark do when Mercedes’ mother interrupts their first date by returning unexpectedly covered in blood? What do Mark and Mercedes do when they are presented with the ultimate challenge that will have life-long implications for Mark’s friend, plain-looking but lovely Millie?Growing Pains of a Teenage Werewolf breaks the mould of the conventional paranormal romance. Read it, weep and cry for joy.Growing Pains of a Teenage Werewolf is both a realistic portrayal of teenagers in love and a heart pounding chiller of a horror thriller romance. What does Mark do when Mercedes’ mother interrupts their first date by returning unexpectedly covered in blood? What do Mark and Mercedes do when they are presented with the ultimate challenge that will have life-long implications for Mark’s friend, plain-looking but lovely Millie?Growing Pains of a Teenage Werewolf breaks the mould of the conventional paranormal romance. Read it, weep and cry for joy.

"I enrolled at this high school under a false name, and when I say false name, you have no clue what would happen to me and my family if the school found out who and what I really am."***FREE TO DOWNLOAD FOR KINDLE UNLIMITED SUBSCRIBERS!***When Hailey and her family are rescued from their planet by Earth astronauts, she has to figure out how much she is willing to disclose to the United States government about her secret gifts, while at the same time adjusting to life as a normal teen. Eventually she discovers certain officials have plans for her kind so she must step up to the plate or risk complete annihilation.

Ernie and the Big Newz is the story of a young boy who realizes his dream of becoming a TV reporter. In his first adventure, Ernie gets his big scoop covering the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. He braves a big snowstorm and later discovers a great little hero. Follow Ernie through his exciting adventures covering the big stories in New York City, where anything can happen ....and it does!

TEACHING OUR CHILDREN TO LOVE, LAUGH & LEARN!The Mushroom Messages in "Four Books in One” is a collection of thoughts to explain to your child:In Rules of Gold, it’s important to treat others as you’d like to be treated. In Bullies, being bullied is not about you AND there are Bully Solutions. In How to Win a Race, the most important part of any race or challenge is: TO START!In My Mom Rocks!, being a Mom is an incredibly challenging job AND that if your kids don’t already see and appreciate Mom’s hard work, they will now. (Your Welcome). :)LEARNING TO LOVE TO READ is one of the most valuable gifts we can give a child. Adding laughter and sharing the love of reading as a joyful family activity can open the minds and hearts of your Young Mushroom Readers and add a wonderful spark to family connections. READING, LAUGHING AND LOVING TOGETHER is the heartfelt purpose of every Mushroom Tale. Our special recipe is prepared to shine a colorful light on the wonders of your own family’s life, filled with a positive self-image, self-respect, compassion, good citizenship and a caring, giving spirit. It starts here with Connie’s colorful, comical Mushroom characters. FOR YOUR YOUNG MUSHROOM READERS, Mushroom Tales are colorful Picture Books, where each illustration tells a story and shares an idea that can be easily identified and described by even the youngest family members. Even before reading the first verse, a conversation has begun, laughter is shared with parents and siblings. Not surprisingly, but rather magically, learning continues. Kids will learn of Family Values & Virtues while sharing the joy of family, laughter and of course, reading; that’s the Mushroom Mission. ALL PARENTS RAISING CHILDREN, whether Pre-Readers, Beginning Readers and even Intermediate Readers, will find the fun to read stories with the humorous and colorful hand-drawn illustrations, to be an excellent conversation starter. Every Mushroom Tales has a Mushroom Message, intended to shine a happy, character building light on subjects involving The Golden Rule, Kindness, Friendship, Emotions & Feelings, Manners & Etiquette and Self-Reliance. In the same manner, our Tales offer positive suggestions for solutions and further conversation about many Young Mushroom Readers’ challenges. Mushroom Tales also address Bullying, Single Moms & Single Dads, Peer Pressure, Immigration, Personal Motivation and Self-Esteem. We are always looking for suggestions from Mushroom Parents for subjects that could use a rhyming verse and a colorful illustration to serve as a lesson and a conversation starter. Your suggestions are sincerely appreciated and can be left on our website at www.MushroomTales.com. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)On a global level, the Mushroom Team is personally committed to the connection of Multicultural families and families where, in many cases, young children will learn English as a second language, with no effort at all, while their parents, who may not be immersed in an English speaking routine, may have little hope of learning to communicate in English. The problems that can arise are obvious and stressful in their impact on the family bond. Our commitment is to offer every Mushroom Tale in a separate English/Spanish Bilingual version, where Young Mushroom Readers can read the stories in both English and Spanish, as the parents follow along in their native language, in this case, Spanish. Our goal is to help to eliminate the problem of children resisting the use of their native language while possibly helping their Mushroom Parents to learn a few keywords in English to advance their own communication skills in English. Since Mushroom Tales are rhyming books, we like to define the Mushroom Method as follows: LEARNING TO READ IS EXCITING! SHARING TIME AND A LAUGH IS GREAT FUN! MUSHROOM TALES SHARE A VERSE WITH A MESSAGE, THAT WILL LAST WHEN THE LESSON IS DONE.Join us at www.MushroomTales.