Books published by publisher Maxton Publlishing Corporation

Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates (full title: Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates: A Story of Life in Holland) is a novel by American author Mary Mapes Dodge, first published in 1865. The novel takes place in the Netherlands and is a colorful fictional portrait of early 19th-century Dutch life, as well as a tale of youthful honor. The book's title refers to the beautiful silver skates to be awarded to the winner of the ice-skating race Hans Brinker hopes to enter. The novel introduced the sport of Dutch speed skating to Americans, and in U.S. media Hans Brinker is still considered the prototypical speed skater. The book is also notable for popularizing the story of the little Dutch boy who plugs a dike with his finger. Dodge, who never visited the Netherlands until after the novel was published, wrote the novel at age 34. She was inspired by her reading of John L. Motley's lengthy, multi-volume history works: The Rise of the Dutch Republic (1856), and History of the United Netherlands (1860-1867), Dodge subsequently did further bibliographical research into the country. She also received much firsthand information about Dutch life from her immigrant Dutch neighbors, the Scharffs, and Dodge noted in her preface to the 1875 edition of the book that the story of Hans Brinker's father was "founded strictly upon fact". Full of Dutch cultural and historical information, the book became an instant bestseller, outselling all other books in its first year of publication except Charles Dickens' Our Mutual Friend. The novel has since been continuously in print, most often in multiple editions and formats, and remains a children's classic. This one is part of the Educator Classics Library.

A learning concept children's book for all ages about bullying, peer pressure, self-worth and self-esteem. The author dedicated this book to her grandchildren, and also hopes to present a positive reflection for all to see within the inner beauty of a person’s heart, no matter what age, ethnic, disability, or circumstances that one may go through in life.

Tiny But Mighty is a story of beautiful diversity, acceptance, and courageous triumph. Take a trip with Prince Encore, a tiny prince who in one day journeys through a world of experiences that could total a life time. His enormous heart and fearless spirit inspires him to take on the arduous task of mending a broken relationship, facing his own fears and boldly outsmarting giants to save his island. Through his tribulations and success Prince Encore shows and proves that love is the greatest victor.