Books published by publisher Lucky Bat Books

Cracker: A journey of self-discovery in this alternative history where everything is turned upside down. History is turned upside down when a virus attacks white slave owners, and blacks come to power. Fast forward to today, where African American's have power and privilege, and Caucasian American's are an oppressed minority.Ann faces what she hates most, the first day at a new High School. She looks for the quiet table in the loud and colorful cafeteria, to find the other white kids. There she meets Jim, white, gay, and Jewish. He calls it, "The trifecta of discrimination."Jim has secrets of his own, and his offer to pretend to be Ann’s boyfriend, keeps them both safe, for a while. When Ann meets Kayode, things change, and suddenly it has never been so important for Ann to find her voice against the prejudice and systemic injustice she's been born into. When Ann learns the truth about her father, she must make a decision. Is it time to speak out against the injustices keeping her people oppressed, even though she could end up in jail? Ann keeps hearing that things are changing, but it is true? Is the world ready to accept her for who she is and whom she wants to love? Author’s note: This book comes with a discussion guide to begin a dialogue about things like systemic injustice, microaggression, bullying, and privilege. My hope is that we can all learn together how to rise up against racism and oppression.

Torin Sinclair and his friends Drake and Raine are always available for trouble in their hometown of Snow Park, Colorado. When a glowing figure dressed in old prospector's clothes starts to haunt the town library, the teenagers are determined to figure out why. They stake out the library at night but the ghost nearly kills them when it escapes their trap. Then the figure starts haunting Tor, appearing in the woods behind his house. Worse, the ghost starts to drain the very life out of the wild animals in the forest, and the people of the town are next. From the dangerous snowboarding slopes of the White Gates to the hidden mining tunnels under the mountains, Tor and his friends will risk their lives to find the ghost and stop it before it's too late.

Glamour Puss is a delightful childrens book series about the struggles of small kitten chasing fanciful dreams. Her story begins as a alley cat living on the streets of a big city. As a stray cat, she's in search of a better life; a life filled with lavish luxury and respect as she believes that "all cats should be treated as Royalty". In time, the curious kitten stumbles into the world of glitz and glamour, where she helps a fashion shop owner temporarily save her business. Now in a cutthroat world of fashion , this street smart pussycat must learn how to walk the "catwalk" to develop her own catitude, independence and style. She will face many challenges that teach her what's really important and what true beauty is really all about. A fun catty- drama series that deals with friendship, family, cattiness, secrets betrayal, sadness, forgiveness, hope, dreams and love.

Django Jagger is back! This time he and Riley Rogers become entangled in a sinister plot revolving around bald eagle poaching and the hunt for the key to an ancient mystery. Trekking deep into a hidden part of the Grand Canyon, Django and Riley find themselves stalked by the People of Darkness and Scorpio Rune—enemies willing to go to any length to secure the secret to eternal life.

When time means nothing, and wishes rule, watch out! The quest for a magical watch lures Nicholas and his father into the land of a cruel King and his brave, bumbling knights. Will naughty wood elves, wily wizards, and giant amphibians put an end to a young boy’s dreams? Father and son fight all, plus singing lightbulbs and fierce librarians; meanwhile, The Watch rules and every creature morphs at its touch.WARNING: If your bones creak just a tiny bit when you rise from your easy chair I would suggest that you read the sample before spending your hard-earned peezles on this story, my friends. Some readers who have gained maturity have found delight in the tale, but by sampling the whimsical prose you can determine whether it is your particular cup of cranberry cider. The Watch That Could Do Anything, as innocent as it seems on its lovely cover, is not for every reader.First of all, you must be of a certain age to read this book.No less than 9 years of age and no more than 94 years of age.That is my rule.And you know what they say about rules.My second rule: You must, even should you fall within these restricted ages, be of a certain bent of mind. The man of 94 years should – in at least one quadrant of his mind – still feel and think much the same as he did when he was 9, while the 9-year old must carry in him some of the wisdom and wit, obstinacy and idiocy of the 94-year old.I must admit that in this meandering tale I have dared to include, through no conscious intent, nearly all that I know about the universe and how to live in it. Specifically, (for that is what all of us want, is it not?) what is peculiar to us as living creatures. I say nearly all that I know, because I do not know all that I know or do not know.There is also a lot foolish word play in this tale. But remember, Readers, words have power. Words can heal, destroy, or mutilate.Finally, I would not call this a dangerous book. Let others do that. Rather, I would say it is a lively book, a book that must be taken with a grain of salt and perhaps, if you are of that sort, a dollop of cranberry cider.Be careful though. If you should read the words contained within the covers of this tale at a particularly sensitive time in your life, there is no telling what might happen.One more caution.Do not . . . I start again. Do not read certain sections of this book after midnight or on the night of a full moon.You’ll have to decide which sections for yourself.After all, I can’t do all the work for you.

From the Amazon best-selling author Jacci Turner comes the second book in The Finding Home Series. In "Bending Willow" we meet Riley and Mia who are orphaned and in search of a father who doesn't know they exist. They cross two states while avoiding the Amber Alert and find a family happy to receive them. But now… Riley and Mia suffer crushing disappointment when they learn they won't be able to go live with their father…yet. Staying at Nana's farm seems like a wonderful solution until they learn they have to go to school and Riley receives another heart-rending shock. Join Riley and Mia in their continued adventure as they face new challenges, make new friends, and get downright stretched!

Torin Sinclair and his friends Drake and Raine are always available for trouble in their hometown of Snow Park, Colorado. When a glowing figure dressed in old prospector's clothes starts to haunt the town library, the teenagers are determined to figure out why. They stake out the library at night but the ghost nearly kills them when it escapes their trap. Then the figure starts haunting Tor, appearing in the woods behind his house. Worse, the ghost starts to drain the very life out of the wild animals in the forest, and the people of the town are next. From the dangerous snowboarding slopes of the White Gates to the hidden mining tunnels under the mountains, Tor and his friends will risk their lives to find the ghost and stop it before it's too late.

When Riley finds her grandmother dead, she knows her world is about to collapse. Determined to find the father she knows only by an address, Riley and Mia take off on a journey with so many twists and turns Riley begins to doubt they’ll ever find a real home. She ignores the question that keeps popping into her mind–if they do find her father, will he even want them? Or will he send them away?

Hawk, a recently escaped Fire-Wolf slave, is one of the few who believes the stories of a once-free Island of Soluna. But as an outlaw, fearing discovery by demons and his fellow wolves, he barely manages to survive. An encounter with a Water-Wolf, a native of a vanished nation, rekindles his spirit and thrusts him into a quest to free his Island.For more than a century, most wolves have been enslaved by the monstrous overlord, Letorus, and his demon horde. The wolves not trapped are on the run, fugitives in their own land. Even the few remaining rebel groups have given up fighting the demons’ rule and struggle only for survival. Hawk must rise above what he thought possible for a lowly slave and learn to lead in a land overcome with hopelessness. With secrets from the beginning of the war and a mysterious spirit haunting his every step, Hawk will have to travel into the origins of darkness itself to free the Island from the tyrannical rule of Letorus.

The Bar, Friends – Only by working together can they save him.It's like the Breakfast Club meets CSI!In this second book of The Birthright Series, we meet a new cast of characters that must find help from Tyrell, Tiffany, Orlando, and Sam.With Dawna’s court date against the sex traffickers approaching, her younger sister, Emily, has a chip on her shoulder as high as Mt. Rose. When Dawna moved to Reno, she left Emily all alone to face the gossip of their small hometown. Suddenly Emily is thrust into a bigger problem when she finds Loyalton’s most popular cheerleader, Brandi, on the floor of the school bathroom semi-conscious. Her friend Teddy, who has albinism and some rather unique abilities, joins her in trying to help Brandi understand what is happening to her, and the three stumble onto an evil plot. Needing help, they turn to The Blue Group for wisdom on what to do next.

Ari Wren has a great life: Two best friends and a family she loves.Cade Waters is by far the most popular guy at Sierra High School. Why then has he suddenly noticed Ari, a freshman nobody? Her friends are surprised by his attention and more than a little jealous. As Ari finds herself falling for Cade, his requests become more intimate and personal. Ari feels confused and unsure about what to do.Follow Ari as she navigates budding romance, tough decisions, betrayal, and a trip to an island in this young adult story of growing up the hard way.

Harry Reid was born into a life that provided little promise for success. He grew up in poverty. As a child, he experienced his parents’ drinking and domestic violence. The small town of Searchlight, Nevada, where he was born, had no high school. Yet, with the help of mentors and an education in college and law school, he achieved great success as an attorney, going on to become Nevada’s youngest lieutenant governor, as well as head of the Nevada Gaming Commission, and both a representative and senator in the United States Congress. Eventually, he rose to the position of majority leader of the Senate, becoming one of the most influential politicians in the country for several decades. Somebody Forgot to Tell Harry is a young person’s biography of Harry Reid, which tells the story of how this poor boy from a small mining town in the middle of nowhere went on to become one of the most important figures in United States’ politics. As Reid himself told an interviewer in 2004, “If I can make it in America, anyone can.”