Books published by publisher Forest Meadow Publishing

She is from the past, locked inside a world within a world. He is from the future, haunted by her death. A sensible young nobleman and his sister live in an experimental medieval village. Sealed inside this biodome since infancy, Leaf and Willow have been groomed by The Code to build a sustainable world, one devoid of Outsider interference. One that believes death will give way to life.All is ideal until their father bequeaths a family secret with his dying breath, placing an invisible crown of power on Leaf's head. Now everyone in their quiet town is suspect. Risking banishment, the siblings search for clues, leading them to Fillion Nichols, an Outsider with a shocking connection to their family. Their encounter launches Fillion into battle with his turbulent past as he rushes to decode the many secrets that bind their future together--a necessity if they are all to survive.Cultures clash in an unforgettable quest for truth, unfolding a story rich in mystery, betrayal, and love.Are you ready to discover what is real?"A captivating YA hybrid of sci-fi and medieval fantasy, mystery, and romance, Legacy opens The Biodome Chronicles series with divergent worlds on a carefully planned collision course." -- Chanticleer Book Reviews"...This book was beautifully written. It was detailed, immersive, and had a subtlety that I cannot help but be impressed by." -- Kookie Krysp Reviews"This is a fantastic launch to what promises to be a vivid and engaging series." -- Pure Jonel Book Reviews

At 12.9 years old, number-obsessed Kade Walker has never heard of death. Literally. But neither has anyone else he knows. Kade is one of hundreds of kids "living" across the solar system through robotic avatars while their real bodies sleep in pods on Earth.Unfortunately, robot bodies can be hacked.One day during an (innocent!) experiment, Kade unwittingly breaks a major security wall and releases an infamous hacker. The madwoman targets all the royal avatars, including Kade’s best friend, Princess Tamika of Venus.If Kade and Tamika don’t want to become the hacker’s puppets, they’ve got to stop her fast--even if that means waking up on Earth to fight with bodies they never realized could be hurt.

"Early one fine morning, not so long ago, a handsome young chicken named Lyle set off to seek fame and fortune as a pirate on the Seven Seas. Along the way he met a ghostly pirate-bear who warned him that there were more important things in life than gold and fame. After many adventures, Lyle had to make the choice between fame and fortune or family and friends. (The story of Lyle and the choice he made is told in the book: "The Legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate.") But advice was not all the pirate-bear gave Lyle; he also gave him a book of Geography to help him on his way. What he didn’t tell Lyle was that it was a magic book and whoever read it would become part of the story the book told........ This is that book....." The long-awaited companion book to "The Legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate" is told in verse and illustrated with sumptuous full colour and full-page pictures.It contains valuable information concerning the Bears of many countries as well as interesting insights into the countries themselves. There is also some geography.

“When they are small but, oh, so brave,It’s wild adventures young birds crave.”The legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate is the story of Lyle, a young chicken who sets out to find fame and fortune as a pirate on the Seven Seas. On the way he meets a ghostly pirate-bear who gives him a magical book and also warns him to remember that there are more important things in life than gold and fame.After many adventures, Lyle is reminded of the truth of the pirate-bear’s warning, and must make his own choice between friendship and his pirate dreams.The legend of Yellowbeak the Pirate is written entirely in verse and each stanza is illustrated by a full-page, sumptuously coloured and detailed picture. (This is the poem that S.T. Coleridge would have written, if only he had been a little better at drawing bears… and chickens).

What happens to a young boy of the 1890s when his destitute mother is forced to send him to stay on the farm of his paternal grandparents, from whom they have been estranged? How can he heal the rift in his family? These are central questions in a work of juvenile fiction, "Adirondack Gold", written by Persis Granger. The story tells of Hollis Ingraham’s struggle to adjust to life in a small Adirondack Mountain town of Thurman, and of his quest for money so he and his mother can be reunited. While struggling to solve his problems, Hollis stumbles upon the shattered remains of a dream shared by his father and his embittered grandfather - a dream that is to create a yearned-for connection between the boy and his roots and heal his grandfather’s pain. "Adirondack Gold" not only tells a story, but also depicts farm life in the 19th century Adirondacks, created with information from the historical society archives and stories of local senior citizens. Readers come to understand the many responsibilities that children assumed in that era, the slower pace of life and the way that the whims of changeable mountain weather affected people’s lives in rural regions. They will have a close-up look at making maple syrup. Many value lessons lie camouflaged among the pages of the novel, such as the value of a strong work ethic, the value of a community pulling together, the importance of strong family bonds and good communication among family members, the importance of assuming responsibility for one’s actions, and the destructive nature of prejudice. Youngsters reading the book will have a springboard to discuss such difficult topics as death, formulating opinions and making decisions in life’s "gray" areas. Written for kids 9-12, it is cherished by many adults who are nostalgic for slower, simpler times.

When his stink pile of tasty tidbits is washed away by a furious storm, the cantankerous Cockroach is forced to travel from his home in Meadowfield to the distant and foreboding Smoking Hills; where countless numbers of tidbits are rumored to be there for the taking. The only problem, it's also where the dreaded Loomers live; legendary creatures known only through stories passed down from the dead ancestors.With a lively and incredible cast of pests, including the scheming Silverfish, the bashful Stinkbug, the brilliant Book Louse, and Scarab the Dung, just to name a few, this creative adventure is full of humor, intrigue, and genuine scientific insight into the behavior of insects as told through a fictional tale. The reader is not only thoroughly entertained by the interaction and antics of the “bug-fellows”, but will come away with a whole new way of seeing the world of insects and imagining how our six-legged Arthropods might really think.The Pilgrimage of Pests is the first book in the "Cockroach of Meadowfield" trilogy for the middle reader.

Nothing in Meadowfield stirs up more excitement and anticipation than the emergence of the Great Cicada. The rare event happens but once every 17 Great Colds and Warming Times. Several suntimes of celebration surrounds the event; and the only bug-fellows that attend the Great Cicada Ball are those lucky enough to be alive and lucky enough to receive the Queen Bee's invitation. The second book in the Cockroach trilogy, The Great Cicada Ball, begins as final preparations for the festivities are underway. The Queen Bee's demands have reached the point of obsession. She orders her workers, especially Worker 1200, to complete every plan, schedule every event and organize each and every detail for the Ball. She does not intend for anything to go wrong. Her reputation and her legacy are on the line. More importantly, the future of Meadowfield is on the line as well. The Queen's decision to invite Cockroach, Stinkbug and Silverfish to the Ball and insist they take part in the entertainment could prove to be a big mistake. Then again, that decision may be the least of her problems.All the whimsical characters from A Pilgrimage of Pests, the first book in the series, return in this sequel. Cockroach, Silverfish and Stinkbug are up to their usual tricks; but Praying Mantis plays a bigger role, as does Worker 1200, the demanding Queen and the mysterious beetle known as Scarab the Dung. There's a host of new characters too and many new surprises leading right up to the exciting, final moments of The Great Cicada Ball.

Mom…Mom…Mommy! There are times when hearing that, can make you feel frustrated, desperate, and overwhelmed. Do you have an interrupting child, a child that needs your constant attention? You just want to get the laundry folded, the dishes done, the shopping finished, and dinner cooked. And the bathroom… you just want to go to the bathroom alone!The book, Mom…Mom…Mommy!, illustrates the story of a mother’s frustration and a child’s constant need for his mother’s attention. Each page shares examples of a mother’s daily struggles navigating the challenges of parenting. With humorous, lighthearted illustrations, both mother and child will find themselves, laughing out-loud! Your heart-strings ♥ will be pulled by the special moment between mother and child at the end.Find encouragement and inspiration in the book, Mom…Mom…Mommy! This simple book has a powerful, loving message. Mom, the struggle is real, you are not alone. Motherhood is hard. You love your child (ren), they want to be with you. The parent-child connection is real, mom guilt is real. Mom, you are doing a great job.Mom…Mom…Mommy!, certain to become an instant family favorite. It’s the perfect Mother’s Day, Birthday, and baby shower gift.Check out the author's other books for family, fun, and traditions.Silly YayaSunday Dinner at Silly Yaya'sUnkie Munkie Lives at the Zoo*Gracie's RV Mis-Adventure*Pete Comes To America**An Amazon's #1 New Release book

Meadowfield is on the brink. The pasture is dying, nectar has stopped flowing, the Beak Beasts are terrorizing the land and, to make matters worse, a rebellion is brewing in the depths of The Unknown Forest. In the midst of all this chaos, who has been entrusted to save the Kingdom? The most unlikely group of heroes any bug-fellow could ever imagine-Cockroach, Stinkbug and Silverfish!Heroes of Meadowfield, the final book in the trilogy Cockroach of Meadowfield, promises all the humor, adventure, and intrigue of the firsttwo books. Rediscover the quirky characters, learn the secret of the dreadful Loomers and find out how real heroes are made.

"Secrets are foolish creatures, I have learned. No longer do I wish to play with fools..." BOOK 2.5 in the seriesFive weeks after the Great Fire, the village square in New Eden Township bustles with rebuilding activities. Hope begins to flicker as a new future rises from the ashes of deception. Yet for three newly appointed Elements--Ember Watson, Skylar Kane, and Rain Daniels--the many transitions to Project Phase Two expose dark secrets that demand sacrifices. Sacrifices, they discover, that may still destroy the very community they vowed to protect and serve.Beyond the dome walls, Mackenzie Ferguson and Lynden Nichols refuse to feel powerless as Fillion Nichols stands trial. But, under constant surveillance, control and privacy seem as elusive as hope. Then Mack schemes an outrageous idea to help his friend reclaim ground by using the law to create an opportunity. The very same law, Lynden learns, that places her and Coal Hansen at risk of being forever separated.A prequel to GAMEMASTER, book three in The Biodome Chronicles, this collection of novellas allows the reader to embark on a journey with Ember, Skylar, Rain, Mack, and Lynden as they untangle truth from lies and rebuild hope after betrayal.