Books published by publisher Melange Books

Terror Strikes! During the Christmas season, a young man named Jonas Bogswell brings a most baffling case to Sherlock Holmes and the MacDougall Twins. A dinosaur, a creature that should have been extinct millions of years ago, with razor sharp jaws and a terrifying scream, has been spotted roaming the hills of Surrey. The creature has been preying on sheep in the countryside, or has it? The local police believe Jonas Bogswell is responsible for the death of the sheep, and he needs the help of Sherlock Holmes, the MacDougall Twins, and Toby, their faithful canine friend to prove his innocence. But how can a prehistoric creature be alive in Victorian England? Could the monster have something to do with the local legend of Bald Hill where the Devil was supposedly imprisoned a hundred years before? And is Jonas Bogswell completely innocent, or does he and his family have more knowledge of the dinosaur than they've revealed? Find out as the MacDougall Twins with Sherlock Holmes solve their most extraordinary case and learn the truth behind the curse of the deadly dinosaur!

Finally, a book for caregivers of aging parents that gets down to the nitty-gritty of it all to reveal the secrets behind transitioning from self-sacrifice into self-care in the most nourishing, gracefully dignified, guilt-free way.You'll Learn To:- Get a better handle on living your life to the fullest- Improve your health and relieve your stress- Take responsibility for your actions and set boundaries- Establish a healthy, well-balanced self-care routine and keep your sanity intactBecoming the caregiver for your aging parent can be physically challenging and emotionally draining. Realizing that your parent one can no longer manage to handle daily tasks safely on his or her own can pull at your heartstrings with an overwhelming sense of responsibility to step in.Through my own personal experiences, being my aging mother’s health advocate and primary caregiver, along with my experiences from helping others in my health coaching practice, I have paved the way for burnt-out caregivers to follow my lead in learning how to come to terms with taking your life, your health and your sanity back in a nourishing, loving, gracefully dignified, guilt-free way.I share my story and my strategies with you in my book HURRICANE LUCY: A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE Navigating the Storm of Caring for Your Aging Parent. I show you how to go from overwhelming stress to bringing the joy back into your life and loving, compassionate relationships back into your home.This new season of life brings with it a very special bond that you have been given the opportunity to discover with your parent. No matter how turbulent your relationship has been, this gift is one you will cherish and treasure forever!

Digby, a London street dog, hopes he can find a crumb of food and maybe a warm place to sleep around the next corner. Instead, he finds himself face-to-face with the Great Detective himself, Sherlock Holmes! Digby is thrilled. He decides to prove his worth to Holmes by helping him solve his latest case. However, Digby discovers that detectives have to follow certain rules. No scratching in public. No howling in concert halls. No ruining Mr. Holmes’ shoes. Who knew that solving crimes could be so hard? Can Digby help Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve the Adventure of the Red-Headed League, and finally find a home --- at 221B Baker Street?“What a delightful, delectable cream bun of a book, perfect for budding Sherlock Holmes fans and young dog lovers alike. But readers beware: a dog that can steal the heart of Sherlock Holmes can very well steal yours.” - Claudia Mills, author of Cody Harmon, King of Pets"Kids will love this dog's eye view of Victorian London! Brenda Seabrooke truly has a canine soul." - Paula Berinstein, author of Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy“‘Undaunted and unfazed’, Digby provides a fresh view of detective work with Sherlock Holmes. The story is a fast, delightful read; sure to please younger fans of mystery and imaginative fiction”. - Tracy Johnson, NerdSociety reviewer“This is a fun mystery for young readers with an adorable dog who has a real nose for excitement and clues. The numerous illustrations liven up the pages, while sprinkles of historical information make it a real treat. Teamed up with Sherlock Holmes, Digby is a dog criminals and evildoers need to watch out for.” - Tonja Drecker - prized children's book reviewer at Bookworm for Kids

This is the story of those men, the crew of the H.L. Hunley, the first submarine to sink a battleship. The Civil War mission came to a tragic end when the Hunley disappeared shortly after completing its task in the waters off the South Carolina coast in February 1864. The fate of the vessel and its crew remained a mystery until 1995. The novel is also a love story that survived for one hundred forty years. Among the men who served on the Hunley on its last mission, was its commander, Lt. George Dixon. It was rumored for years that Dixon's sweetheart, Queenie Bennett, gave him a gold coin that saved his life at the Battle of Shiloh. After raising the vessel, crews discovered the $20 gold piece. It was bent, just as it would be if it stopped a bullet. The coin was inscribed: Shiloh April 6, 1862 My life Preserver G. E. D

A desperate King. A vengeful villain. A nation on the brink of war.Sounds like a job for DIGBY - the watchdog of Sherlock Holmes!When one of Holmes's most brilliant enemies returns to threaten a royal wedding, Digby must travel over land and sea to help solve the mystery. Can Digby prevent two nations from going to war? Can Digby cross the ocean without losing his lunch? Will Holmes finally admit that he has a dog?Menacing "hunds", sinister schemes, and an army of hungry vermin -- lucky for Holmes and Watson that Digby is on the case!

Read a book. Fall asleep. Meet a boy. Is it real or just a dream? Katie's everyday life suddenly turns exciting when she travels back in time and meets the boy of her dreams. Thinking of nothing else, willing to leave the real world behind, she's determined to find out if it's all a dream or not. Returning again and again, Katie almost has her answers until one day her precious book goes missing.

• So you think you know why the sky is BLUE?• What is THUNDER and LIGHTNING...really?• What happens when you wish upon a SHOOTING STAR?• Where did all those craters on the Moon come from?• What’s the real truth about Jupiter’s RED SPOT?• Are Saturn’s rings actually a giant HAT?• Who spilled the MILKY WAY?• Can the HORSEHEAD NEBULA be tamed?• Can you race a COMET...and win?• Ever traveled on the ASTEROID EXPRESS?Come fly with STARMAN STEVE, thebravest, most terrific astronaut Earthhas ever seen, and his loyal rocket ship,Gracie, as they travel the universe andlearn all its wonderful secrets!

When the little teddy bears in the Main Street Toy Store watch the colorful new arrivals get homes, they try to find a way to be special too. Find out what Big Teddy Bear knows about how special the little teddy bears already are. Within this story the little teddy bears discover that it's not what you look like on the outside; it's the love you have within that counts. This book encourages self-love and acceptance, which fosters self-esteem.Additional learning opportunities within the story:Basic Concepts; colors, shapes and counting.Contrasts and Opposites; size, open/closed, day/nightOrder and Sequence; routine, before/afterCoping with Feelings and Situations; jealousy, inferiority, individuality, and cooperation

Sixteen-year-old Sonata Wilde is living in Hell. Not literally Hell, more like a prison stashed away in the mountains known as The Cell. All mythical beings were banished to live here nine years ago, segregated from the humans. Being trapped in captivity is breaking her down and the temptation of escaping grows stronger, regardless of what it might cost her. No one has ever made it out of The Cell, not with the extreme voltage on the wires and constant guards on patrol. It's damn near impossible, minus one loophole. Sonata has a plan ready to set in motion, along with help standing by to make sure it all goes accordingly. The taste of freedom is within her grasp and she's ready to embrace it once again.

There's no such thing as happy endings. Savannah, Georgia is rumored to be the most haunted place in America. Quinn Roberts knows it is. She's felt the presence of spirits her entire life, investigating and photographing them with her best friend. Only none of those encounters ever turned violent, until now. The menacing darkness feeding off her stepmother has promised she won't live to see her eighteenth birthday. After a chance meeting Quinn reluctantly allows actor Jason Preston into her life, which has complications of its own. She's not used to letting people get close. Falling for him while fighting for her life, and her family's legacy, only complicates things more. Jason shows her exactly what she stands to lose, especially when she's being attacked by the mysterious entity. Each attack is more violent and terrifying than the last. . .

The Phoenix Elite~ They'll leave you breathless...literally.Elora Rae Gannon believes her life is over. On her sixteenth birthday she receives news that she is a mythical monster of hellish proportions and if that's not bad enough, she receives this information in the form of a letter from her dead mother who also informs her that she must become part of an elite secret society of others like herself or die. Sucky birthday, huh? And just when she thinks she's got it all figured out, her new-found family in the Elite forces her to break ties with her human BFF shortly before her BFF just up and vanishes. With her world in utter upheaval, Elora makes the move to a new school- Marlind Prep, with full intentions of finding out exactly what is going on behind the scenes and why her best friend has vanished- all while trying to figure out how to successfully make out with her boyfriend without sucking the very life out of him!

Tampered Tales, John Steiner -- "The act of storytelling is a form of sorcery. The teller casts a spell upon their audience in summoning up tales that never happened, yet impact the reader as if they had lived the adventure." -- John Steiner brings you his Tampered Tales of ... Unbelieveable situations that reveal the humanity of extraterrestrials, the alienness of ordinary human beings, foibles and flaws ranging from shocking to hilarious, as brought to the surface by experiences and choices that cast doubt on once firm beliefs and challenge our thinking.