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Books in Aeon Chronicles series

  • Pirates: The Notorious Lives and Unspeakable Acts of Real Life Pirates

    Nick Pierce, Mark Bergin

    Paperback (Sterling Publishing, Nov. 1, 2016)
    All ye young mateys, enter if ye dare the cutthroat, ruthless world of pirates! This fascinating guide introduces you to some of the most infamous brigands of the high seas, including the real figures behind legends such as Blackbeard. Find out why pirates did what they did, how they got away with it . . . and what happened if they were caught.
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  • The Aeon Chronicles

    April M Woodard

    Paperback (Distant World Press, April 18, 2018)
    "Are you ready to damn your soul for the one you love?" -Mal the Fallen AngelDarkness descends upon the Infinite Realm as Aalok prepares to wage war with his creator. A plan of redemption has been set forth, but first, heaven and Earth must be destroyed. Sophie is ready to face death if it means saving her brethren. But when she learns that her suitor, Serus has been exiled, she begins to question her new life without him. That is until, she meets her Guardian, Alexander. The Aeon is shifting into oblivion and Sophie has but a short time to decide. Will she choose her love or die to live again?What readers are saying about The Aeon Chronicles"I couldn’t put it down!""The BEST Fallen Angel Speculative Fiction!""The ending blew my mind!""I need the next book NOW!""Serus is the NEW Damon Salvator!""I love this love triangle!""Space ships, Angels, AND dinosaurs! YES!""Alexander is my NEW book boyfriend! SWOON!""It's like The Princess Bride meets 2012!"
  • Murphy, Gold Rush Dog

    Alison Hart, Michael G. Montgomery

    Paperback (Peachtree Publishing Company, April 1, 2018)
    An action-packed and heartwarming story of a dog in gold rush-era Alaska.After escaping from his brutal and merciless owner, Murphy is taken in by a young girl named Sally. She and her mother have just arrived in Nome, Alaska, intent on joining the other gold seekers and making a new life. Yet even with Murphy at their side, Sally and Mama find living in the mining town harsh and forbidding. When it seems they may have to give up, Sally and Murphy decide to strike out on their own, hoping to find gold and make a permanent home. But dangers await them― not only blizzards and grizzly bears, but also Murphy's original owner, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.In the second installment of their “Dog Chronicles” series, Alison Hart and Michael Montgomery bring readers an exciting tale exploring the roles that dogs played during the Alaskan Gold Rush.
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  • Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I

    Alison Hart, Michael G. Montgomery

    Hardcover (Peachtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2013)
    An action-packed, heartwarming story of a World War I canine heroWhen the British military asks for dogs to help the war effort, Darling’s family reluctantly sends her to be trained as a mercy dog. Through gunfire and poisonous gases, it’s Darling’s job to find injured soldiers on the battlefield and fetch help from the medics. After saving the lives of numerous soldiers, Darling suddenly finds herself in need of rescue. Will she ever make it back to England?This wartime adventure, the first installment in Alison Hart’s Dog Chronicles series, is a touching and exciting introduction to World War I. Darling’s story of bravery and devotion reminds readers that dogs can be so much more than pets.
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  • The Mummy Maker's Handbook

    Jacqueline Morley, Mark Bergin

    Paperback (Scribo, May 3, 2016)
    How would you go about making a mummy? This beautifully illustrated and fascinating book transports young readers more than 3,000 years back in time so they can see how the ancient Egyptians created mummies—and why. Learn about Egyptian gods and legends, the embalming process that preserved the pharaohs’ bodily remains, and the way mummies were wrapped and buried. Fun “Did You Know?” questions will fascinate kids.
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  • Mob

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    Paperback (BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN', March 15, 2006)
    It's springtime - hundreds of Crows set out on their yearly migration and converge at the Gathering Tree. This sacred Gathering is an opportunity for the six crow Clans of the Family Kinaar to assemble, to make decisions and to celebrate being together. But when young blood is lost, sacred laws are tested as an illegal Mob seeks revenge, and a schism threatens the unity of the flock. The Family's situation is made yet more precarious when a severe blizzard hits and the Crows are faced with the dilemma of where to find shelter. Breaking age-old decrees and working together may offer their only chance of survival ...Here is a startling view of the world from a bird's-eye perspective, complete with its own set of beliefs, mythologies and politics. But it's a world familiar to us too - where the needs of the individual often clash with those of the group, and where the desire to be free must be tempered with the need to be safe, to survive.
  • Chronicles of the Middle Ages

    Fiona MacDonald

    Paperback (Book House, June 11, 2015)
    This beautifully illustrated book lets you travel back in time to the High Middle Ages, the period in European history from the end of the 10th century to the end of the 15th. This was a time of excitement and adventure, when explorers pushed back the boundaries of the known world, and knights in armour battled for supremacy.
  • Gladiator: Death and Glory in Ancient Rome

    Nick Pierce, Mark Bergin

    Paperback (Scribo, Nov. 1, 2016)
    The gladiators were among the most celebrated figures in the Roman Empire, entertaining huge audiences by fighting wild animals—and each other—to the death. Now children can discover what their life was really like by following the fate of a Celtic warrior captured in Gaul and sent to compete as a gladiator in Rome. Detailed, foldout illustrations and fascinating text teach kids about the gladiator’s brutal world.
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  • The Land of the Dead: Book Four of the Oz Chronicles

    R W Ridley

    Paperback (Middlebury House Publishing, June 14, 2010)
    In the fourth installment of the Oz Chronicles, Oz Griffin continues his efforts to restore the world he destroyed. But, when Oz and his band of warriors are led to an abandoned Southern mansion, they encounter a serial killer and become infected with an almost uncontrollable urge to feed ... on each other. With only nine days to find the cure, Oz must travel to the Land of the Dead and follow in the serial killer's footsteps. Will Oz survive the journey?
  • Castle: The Siege Chronicles

    Derek Farmer, Mark Bergin

    Paperback (Sterling Publishing, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Travel back in time to the year 1203, to the famous Castle of Chateau-Gaillard, built by King Richard the Lionheart. But King Richard is dead and John, England's new monarch, has offended the King of France. Now it's war! Will the castle hold? How will peasants survive? Learn all about medieval warfare in this tale of a real siege, based on the diary of Baron Roger de Lacy. Foldout flaps provide a detailed look inside the castle and its grounds, while tiny bound-in books show pages from the diary.
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  • Knight: Ready for Battle

    David Stewart, Mark Bergin

    Paperback (Sterling Publishing, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Would you have survived? In the Middle Ages, life was short and dangerous. Knights wore the finest armor, followed a strict code of chivalry, and swore an oath to the King. See what it took to become one of these nobles, from page to esquire to the final ceremony of anointing. Follow their training, examine their weapons and a full set of armor, and learn about the lavish jousts and other tournaments that were a regular part of a knight's life. The book contains: The Esquire's Handbook, a miniature guide to knight school and life, complete with lifesaving info; a tournament presented in split pages and foldout flaps; and another foldout that provides an insider's view of a castle under siege.
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  • Banshee Worm King: Book Five of the Oz Chronicles

    R W Ridley

    (Middleburry House Publishing, May 10, 2012)
    Oz and his intrepid warriors have survived their harrowing ordeal in the Biltmore House only to find themselves fighting for their lives in the surrounding mountains of North Carolina. Giant worms have evolved in the twisted world of the Storytellers, and they are hungry. A grizzled stranger provides the band of survivors refuge in his labyrinth of treetop walkways. But are they still fighting to return home or have they simply become pawns in a larger battle? Oz and company will see their numbers dwindle and a betrayal from within will see their hopes for ever making it back home virtually slip away.