Books in The Books of Nine Lives series

From the Books of Nine Lives series by award-winning author, Pleasant DeSpain.Every culture known to humankind has its fools, those well-meaning (yet bungling) folks who always manage to do the wrong thing, even though their hearts are in the right place. From stories of the fool, we learn how to avoid becoming one ourselves―as well as how to laugh at ourselves when the inevitable happens and we do something silly. The ten stories collected here deal with fools from around the world, including: "The Silly Farmer" from Ethiopia, "The Extraordinary Cat" from China, "The Bear Who Said North" from Finland, and "The Proud Fox" from the United States.Pleasant DeSpain is the author of numerous collections of multicultural stories, including the highly regarded Thirty-Three Multicultural Tales to Tell, Sweet Land of Story, and The Emerald Lizard. He has traveled all over the United States and the world, collecting stories to share with children and adults.

Nine traditional scary stories from various parts of the world, including Japan, Uruguay, and other countries.Scary stories have always been popular, especially with children. And no wonder―hearing such stories heightens the imagination and keeps us alert. The fantasy brings adventure to our routine daily lives. And above all, hearing scary story allows us to face our fears and emerge unharmed. In the nine stories here, skeletons dance, cats talk, and greedy trolls are tricked by a simple innkeeper. The stories come from many traditions, including: Japan ("The Dancing Skeleton"), Uruguay ("The Hungry Witch"), the Sioux Nation ("The Ghost Wife"), and the Congo ("The Talking Skull").

From the Books of Nine Lives series by award-winning author, Pleasant DeSpain.Insects have always been a part of the human existence. Whether they've annoyed us with buzzing, bites, or stings, or fascinated us with their complexities, we have noticed them enough to give them personalities and histories. These tales make us aware that insects exist for a purpose. Because these stories humanize insects, they can also show us our own foibles and strengths. Tales of tricksters and heroes, teachers and fools, come from countries all over the world, including: West Africa ("Why Ants Carry Heavy Loads"), Fiji ("Butterfly's Bet"), Mexico ("Grasshopper's Army"), and Jamaica ("Firefly Lights the Way").Pleasant DeSpain is the author of numerous collections of multicultural stories, including the highly regarded Thirty-Three Multicultural Tales to Tell, Sweet Land of Story, and The Emerald Lizard. He has traveled all over the United States and the world, collecting stories to share with children and adults.

A collection of nine traditional tales about leprechauns, dwarfs, shape shifters and other enchanted creatures from various countries.This is the seventh installation of Pleasant DeSpain's "Book of Nine Lives" series. From the earliest times of storytelling, magic has been a part of the most thrilling of tales―when miracles transport heroes and transform the outcome of the story itself. In fact, the power of magic is at work whenever a story is told: the magician is the teller of the tale, allowing story, teller, and listener to become one.Leprechauns, dwarfs, shape-shifters, and the power of dreams―you'll meet them all, and more in these nine tales, including: "The Seven Stars" (Cherokee Nation), "Red Cap and the Miser" (Ireland), "The Birds of All the World" (Spain), and "The Silver Bell" (Denmark).

"Anyone, child or adult, who has an interest in folklore will find these stories charming." -Top of Texas ReviewsA book for all cat-lovers! Worshipped in some cultures, feared in others, loved as pets worldwide, cats are seen as possessing special power―athletic, supernatural, or intellectual. The nine tales included her show cats in all their glory. The cats in these stories are kind, cruel, independent, lovable―and always clever. These nine stories come from all points of the globe, including Sri Lanka ("The Magnificent Cat"), East Africa ("Why Cats Live with Women"), Italy ("The House of Cats"), and Tibet ("The Holy Cat"). These cat tales will teach readers the importance of caring, fairness and resourcefulness.

As Romeo takes the first breath of his second life, memories of the brutal battle between the Sticks and the Alleys have left him scarred. Facing the reality that Fidel savagely killed his beloved Queen Elizabeth fills him with revenge. The Sticks throw themselves into combat training in preparation for the next battle, but the Alleys have something else in mind. They attack the Factory and kidnap Twinkle Toes. Or has Twinkle Toes turned traitor? Romeo knows it is up to him to save everyone—but how? And so starts his dangerous journey to become the hero he was meant to be.

Nine traditional scary stories from various parts of the world, including Japan, Uruguay, and other countries.Scary stories have always been popular, especially with children. And no wonder―hearing such stories heightens the imagination and keeps us alert. The fantasy brings adventure to our routine daily lives. And above all, hearing scary story allows us to face our fears and emerge unharmed.In the nine stories here, skeletons dance, cats talk, and greedy trolls are tricked by a simple innkeeper. The stories come from many traditions, including: Japan ("The Dancing Skeleton"), Uruguay ("The Hungry Witch"), the Sioux Nation ("The Ghost Wife"), and the Congo ("The Talking Skull").

"Anyone, child or adult, who has an interest in folklore will find these stories charming." -Top of Texas ReviewsA book for all cat-lovers! Worshipped in some cultures, feared in others, loved as pets worldwide, cats are seen as possessing special power―athletic, supernatural, or intellectual. The nine tales included her show cats in all their glory. The cats in these stories are kind, cruel, independent, lovable―and always clever.These nine stories come from all points of the globe, including Sri Lanka ("The Magnificent Cat"), East Africa ("Why Cats Live with Women"), Italy ("The House of Cats"), and Tibet ("The Holy Cat"). These cat tales will teach readers the importance of caring, fairness and resourcefulness.

Meet Orix, the F.A.C.E. 1 ruler of Paragonia, whose brother devises every possible scenario to depose him. The hard-working and responsible Orix experiences the occurrence of the Rogue Planet and the ensuing drought as a challenge to find water, taking him on long trips away from his home. As a bird with eagle eyes, Orix sees everything and struggles, internally judging and self-correcting, believing his way is the “one right way.” He strives for perfection, and when it eludes him, he becomes angry and resentful. Join Orix on his many and wondrous journeys throughout the N-1 Galaxy, spreading his own kind of justice and morality. Stick with him as he searches for precious water and battles to keep his throne intact, while his brother leaves no stone unturned to dethrone him. Follow Orix as he learns acceptance, for himself and then for others, discovering, as well, the true meaning of perfection and serenity. The Books of Nine are epic tales of fantasy, intrigue, and adventure, woven together to produce a delightful literary collection that can be read in any order. The numbers represent nine very different human points of view and internal landscapes which mirror human personality that N-One Games calls F.A.C.E. (furthering awareness of character and essence). Follow the lives the nine planetary rulers, each on a mission to survive catastrophic, global disruptions caused by the Rogue Planet and the eclipse. Magic portals allow access for each ruler to travel to other worlds, encountering entirely new species and meeting new rulers, each having his own very different worldview. Encountering each other challenges them, making them inadvertently positioned for awakening and self-discovery. Discover how you relate to each character. Learn how to look at the human condition with more compassion and understanding. Enjoy the visual and metaphoric avatars in a one-of-a-kind literary genre that is provocative, fun, and will have you asking yourself the question: Who am I? To which point of view do you most relate? Collect all nine books and embark on nine epic journeys of self-discovery!!! To discover your F.A.C.E. type, visit our website at: N-1Games.com *Furthering Awareness of Character & Essence

The third book in the successful Nine Lives of Romeo Crumb series finds Romeo awakening scared and confused from his second death. Romeo finds himself in the deepest, most forbidden place there is, Vent City. Falling into immediate peril, a stranger plucks him to safety only to reveal himself as a long-lost relative. After reluctantly meeting the gruesome Vent City mutants and hearing their heart-wrenching story, they band together to finally get their just revenge from the vicious Alleys who have taken control of the Factory. But a crushing illness threatens to end it all for Romeo, ultimately taking him away from his beloved Dennis forever. Will Romeo's third life be spared in time to face Fidel and bring the Factory back to its rightful owners? Or will the Alleys win again?

Romeo's adventures outside the city have failed in the worst possible way leaving him grossly disfigured. In spite of his tragic misfortune, Romeo is eager to begin again only to return to a city he doesn't recognize, and more distressing, a city that doesn’t recognize him. In a bizarre twist of fate, Romeo finds his only refuge living life as an alley cat in the dreaded Fourth Corner. With a new name and identity, Romeo wonders just how long it will be before Fidel realizes who he really is.