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Books published by publisher Xlibris NZ

  • The Adventures of Smarty Pants Fly

    Jeanine Federici

    Paperback (Xlibris, Oct. 23, 2007)
    ELWOOD'S A VERY CLEVER FLY, WHO THINKS HE'S THE GREATEST EVER, AND TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL. RISKING HIS OWN LIFE, FOR A FEW LAUGH'S AND SOME GOOD TIME'S, IS NOT ONLY BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH, BUT IT'S DARN RIGHT DANGEROUS.
    N
  • My Friend Todd

    Dave Matthews

    Paperback (XLIBRIS, Aug. 28, 2013)
    I grew up witnessing cruel kids bullying other children that were disabled in some way or another. This story is meant to convey the fact that all people have feelings and a heart even if they are a little different.
  • A Girl Named Sue with a Secret

    Julia E. Whitley

    Paperback (Xlibris, )
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  • My Brother Has Autism: Understanding Autism Through the Eyes of a Sibling

    Bernadette Swindells

    Paperback (XLIBRIS, April 12, 2018)
    Bernadettes son was diagnosed with autism. The journey she has been on raising him has inspired her to write this educational and heart-warming book. This book shows some of the main characteristics of autism, and it was written with the hope of helping its readers open their minds and hearts to accept and acknowledge disabilities and the differences in all of us. The photographs throughout the book show a very real picture of life with autism within her family. Both educational and an enjoyable read, this book would be a great tool to help both siblings and those who have autism, understand and accept it. Written through the eyes of a sibling, this book highlights how love and acceptance are all anyone really needs.
  • Opur's Blade

    James Ross

    language (Xlibris, Oct. 30, 2013)
    Character-Based Suspense Spiced With Mystery Life and Death Amid GolfLike most mothers, Rayelene Purler, envisions great things for her child. In an attempt to introduce her son to a slice of life the family can ill-afford she arranges for him to get instructional lessons at nearby Prairie Winds Golf Course.After head golf pro J Dub Schroeder watched his prized pupil strike the ball he knew he had a gifted child in his presence. The lad, nicknamed Opur because of his propensity to sink putts, battles through family hardship, a future without aim, and a sudden love interest to earn a chance to play in America's most famous yearly golf event --- The Classic. But something else is going on.Gear up for a story that has as much to do with life and death as golf.˃˃˃ A Cozy MysteryNot all mysteries need a dead body.Teenage prodigy Owen Purler, Jr., nicknamed Opur, has a knack for knocking the ball into the hole. His home away from home becomes Prairie Winds Golf Course after a protective mother with great dreams for her child and a traveling father with a love for the bottle create a dysfunctional household.An unexpected event alters his path. Adolescent bliss turns into a future without aim. A sudden love interest gives life a new meaning, However when life's defining moment beckons Opur finds that something more important blocks his path. What can that be? It promises to add to the suspense.˃˃˃ Laughs, Tears, Drama, and SuspenseRayelene Purler endures a teenage pregnancy. Her country swagger entertains after her precious son arrives on the scene. She has dreams of greatness for her first-born and they include expenses that the family can ill-afford. Meanwhile husband, Owen Purler, has a weakness for the bottle and a wandering eye. Those deficiencies place a hardship on the family model.Their son, nicknamed Opur, takes to golf like a hawk to prey. Unexpected events lead to sadness. A clouded future confuses direction. A sudden relationship springs new hope. When opportunity knocks an old friend is called for wisdom.Something else is going on behind the scenes that complicates the struggle at hand. Can you figure out what that can be? The ending will surprise.Click on this today!
  • The Scrawny Christmas Tree

    Joanne Mullaney

    Paperback (XLIBRIS, Dec. 7, 2017)
    The book is about accepting your difference and knowing God has a plan for everyone no matter how big or small. Its to show you how to have faith in God and his plan for you.
    L
  • The Sandman Takes a Break

    Shirley Anne Baker

    Paperback (XLIBRIS, April 24, 2014)
    Sandy the Sandman has put children to sleep at nights for hundreds of years. He had a slight accident one stormy night and was able to spend a day full of fun with a little girl named Jenna. This was his very first day off ever! What adventures they had filled with magic, excitement and laughter. Follow along and read all the great things they did that day because Sandy is magic and can make all kind of fantastic things happen. At the end of the day when Sandy had to go on his way, it was hard for Jenna to say good-bye to her new friend.
  • The Mansion Secrets

    Cindi A. Dyke

    Hardcover (Xlibris US, Aug. 4, 2020)
    Michael Richards may be a recent arrival to this town and fifth grade but he already knows three things: his new friend Wart is crazy, he needs to come up with the best Halloween costume of his life, and something strange is going on at the old mansion on the hill. Mysterious happenings have suspicious fingers pointing at the odd man who lives there. Gabriella Sanchez, Michael's next-door neighbor and classmate, believes the man is innocent. She is the only one that does. Halloween plans get put on hold to investigate. Wart's inquisitive meddling leads Michael to information he wished he didn't have. People have gone missing. Ten thousand dollars cannot be accounted for. The three friends believe answers are hidden in the mansion cellar, where they discover a little curiosity can be a very dangerous thing.
  • Black Jack The Lucky Cat

    Bernadine Seminack

    Paperback (Xlibris, Dec. 4, 2015)
    Brandon moved to a new town and has no new friends. To cheer him, his dad takes him to the Spca to find a companion. Once there, Brandon learns a lot about animals which helps him choose the right one for him. The book also brings attention to the misconception black cats are unlucky. The author would like to encourage her readers to consider adopting animals as companions for there are numerous health benefits in doing so both physiologically and psychologically. All proceeds for the book will go to animal relief.
    M
  • Mirror, Mirror

    Kaila Armstrong, Dennis Davide

    eBook (Xlibris US, Sept. 13, 2018)
    This story is a gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of becoming who they want to be in the future. It is essential for a kid to be able to find their passion at a very young age. This is the perfect read-aloud book, fueled by their dreams, intuitive mind-set, curiosity, and overall great interest toward anything. Each and every kids dream is a dream created through self-empowerment.
  • Scarlett Hoo?

    Amy Vertucci

    Paperback (XLIBRIS, June 4, 2014)
    Their first children's book, "Scarlett hoo" was created in dedication to the arrival of a beautiful baby girl named Scarlett. They hope that this story will be a reminder for her, and other readers, to never forget how wonderful you are, inside and out!
  • Junie Ewe... We Love You!

    Dr. Beth Parr

    Paperback (Xlibris US, July 10, 2020)
    Junie Ewe had Beautiful and Fantastic wool! Everyone admired it! But one day her best friend Bethie has some bad news. Junie was about to lose her wool! Junie runs away to only find that she is loved for just being her. Junie Ewe is a celebration of self worth and beauty that comes from inside the heart.