Books published by publisher Purple Branch Publishing

Her eyes went to the newspaper. In bold headlines, it read: TWO MIDVALE TEENS FOUND SLAIN NEAR CARNIVAL GROUNDS.Bekka paced nervously in her room while she waited for Patricia Morgan to pick up her cell. “Come on!” she groaned impatiently. She was certain that Maragh’s dogs had killed Ginger and Scott. It was only a matter of time before they struck again. She had to move fast. The Gypsy fortune teller had stressed that they were running out of time.Bekka had to convince her friends to cross through a mystical portal to save themselves and everyone they cared about before Maragh struck again. They were going to have to take the fight to him in order to survive....

What is candy? Trying to answer that question turned out to be as hard as trying to find the raspberry crème in a box of assorted chocolates. .Professor, psychologist and 6x book author tells they zany story of candy in this 80-page sassy lil' book with loads of sweet history, timelines, recipes, puzzles and more. .Buy this book for your middle school child or anyone who loves their sweets. They'll like it almost as much as they like their candy. :)

This is the FIRST TEEN real estate book teaching young readers the basics of real estate concepts. “Real Estate 100: The Teen Home Buying Experience” is a short and insightful book addressing the most common misconceptions or brain implants about the real estate experience. Through animated text messages and true-false questions, readers are guided to learning the basics of real estate concepts.This book is set to create a movement in teaching and showing a new generation of young adults, teens, and pre-teens the power of dreaming and achieving.The foreclosure crisis and mortgage subprime lending is a part of history our nation will not repeat if we are using the proper tools and teaching our children on how to be responsible producers and consumers of their Era. The concepts in this book are not state specific because it’s the real estate game uncovered. This is not Real Estate 101 for agents, but instead Real Estate 100 for our future. Like many pre-requisite courses or beginner's class you would need in college, let this be the first pre-requisite to home buying before high school culmination.Class is in session!

Can four teens solve a puzzling whodunit that captivates their small town and baffles the police, all while starting high school?Besides years of close friendship and their shared confidence in each other, just what do a spunky smart tomboy, clever billionaire athlete, gossipy in-the-know cheerleader and technological genius have in common? When a string of burglaries threaten their coastal town, Maddie, Cornelious, Carly and Pilot embark on a mission to stop the crime spree and put things right.Unfortunately, solving crimes aren’t as easy as they seem on TV. The further they investigate, the more they find themselves constantly side-stepping tweedle-dee and tweedle-dum-like policemen, outsmarting local bully JB and his gang of misfits, and dealing with Cornelious’ billionaire father and Governor---who has disapproved of his son’s choice of friends for years. In addition to these obstacles, the foursome must also adapt to their evolving friendship with each other and their peers. But with upperclassmen, teachers, and teammates vying for their attention, the amateur sleuths must work even harder to root out the red-herrings from the true thief, before it’s too late.Asbury High and the Thief’s Gamble is the first book in young adult mystery series, that fans of good, old-fashioned mysteries will love. Amazon Reviews:“If you're looking for a read that'll keep you guessing, make you laugh out loud and serve as a reminder to the 'good ole days,' this is the book for you. Channick delivers a wonderful perspective on life as a teen, with some exciting twists that make the book a must read. She makes readers feel like part of the team and I personally found the details to be wildly refreshing and totally relate-able. Add this to your summer reading list!”“This was a fun and quick read with clever descriptive writing and a plot that keeps you guessing! As the book delved into the lives of the core four characters, Maddie, Cornelius, Pilot and Carly, you learn about their own individual struggles in the divided town of Asbury and begin to really care about these characters. Asbury High melded the best of comedy and mystery together! I’m excited to see what comes next!”

"Creatures of the Night" is a delightful tale of the world of nocturnal creatures. Children are fascinated, and sometimes intimidated, by this world that exists in the darkness. This beautifully illustrated rhyming tale allows them to associate playful, fun characters with the sounds and noises they hear. This story is sure to help each child drift off to a peaceful sleep with charming images of singing toads, dancing fireflies and other creatures that come out to play when the sun goes down.

Chancery may be the youngest ruler of the Evians, but she won her first battle. Thanks to her success, the powers ruling the rest of the Earth are aligning against her, and her supporters’ demands grow with every passing day. Her days of hiding are over…A five thousand year old prophecy and a dull black rock ruined the life Chancery planned for herself. As she navigates the roiling waters of ancient prejudice, assassination, war, and refugees, she discovers how deeply unprepared she was to assume this unwanted role. But standing tall makes you a target.She isn’t alone, but everyone around her is working an angle. Noah’s missing, Edam’s planning their wedding, and the rulers of the Evian nations watch her every move like hungry panthers ready to pounce. A prophecy may have led her to this point, but the rest is up to her. Can she locate the true threat amid the school of red herrings? And what price is she willing to pay to prevent the threatened catastrophe?

Rainbow Dust and the Moon is the eagerly awaited new book in the Rainbow Dust series by SJ Dawson. This fabulous story is filled with fun, friendship, adventure and just a little sprinkling of danger.Jessica returns to the magical world high in the clouds to see her friend Lucy. There, she meets another unicorn called Rufus and the trio go on an exciting adventure to see the man in the moon. But Jessica's curiosity about the dark side of the moon soon leads to trouble, as she tumbles down the side and into a crater.You can read Jessica and Lucy's first adventures in 'Rainbow Dust' and remember to look out for the next in the series, 'Rainbow Dust and the Dueno'.

THE WIND OF LIFE TRILOGY. THE WANDERERS BOOK 2 Rider, a fourteen year old wanderer, has found shelter among the dead willows, the haunted place of the Flatlands. He is suffering from the abuse of his tyrannical father, but his connection to nature and the elements keep him sane. He has a special gift that allows hi to run with the antelopes and to communicate with the animals. When he helps a young woman escape from a group of deadly hunters, he discovers that the mysterious, hated flyers still exist. Drawn by curiosity and instinct, Rider uncovers a serious plot lead by his father to murder innocent children and to go to war against the flyers. Rider has to stop his father and luckily he is not alone. One of his enemies is looking out for him, but will this be enough or will Rider be crushed by his father?

Is sharing a hard task for your child? Trust Marley to encourage your child to share through this beautifully illustrated picture book. The teachable lessons will warm you and your child’s hearts. This books uses pets in familiar settings to deliver the message of sharing. Sharing will not be a problem if the Marley Book Collection is on your child’s bookshelf.

Andy the Acorn was tired of hanging around. He was ready for big adventures and anxious to find his purpose. His journey brings him into contact with many creatures who depend on trees for their shelter and well-being. Come along with Andy as he discovers his world and the special place he holds within that world.The Adventures of Andy the Acorn will delight both children and adults as, together, they discover the vital role that trees play in the world.