Books published by publisher Carpe Luna Publishing

Peter is still the boy who doesn’t grow up. Wendy is a girl who had to grow up too soon. And Wendy’s brother, Michael, has autism and a connection to The Island of Lost Children. When Peter leaves his island home, it’s to search for pick-up soccer games and mock sword fights. Wendy spends her evenings looking after her two brothers, bratty JJ as well as Michael, while her parents work nights. In the midst of several unusual events—including the disappearance of her classmate, Lily, at odds with her adoptive mother—Wendy doesn’t realize that Peter’s pirate nemesis is keeping an eye on her. Everything changes for Wendy and her family when a peculiar fairy named Bellatresse helps Peter find the girl whose stories he once listened to outside her bedroom window.With its quirky humor and occasionally touching moments, The Island of Lost Children is about children creating their own stories, families, and communities, all while swashbuckling, navigating mystical rivers, riding child-made roller coasters, and, of course, sailing high through the open skies.For ages 8-12.

Sixteen-year-old Jasmin has just moved to the seemingly idyllic west of Ireland with her mother and stepfather.Weird things soon begin to happen around her, though.There’s the strange man with black eyes who seems to be following her around Ireland, a local farmer who takes an unusually strong interest in her, and a cryptic warning from a man who carves Irish myths into wood.When a visit to a Megalithic tomb propels Jasmine into a world of supernatural power, something ancient awakens inside her. But it also attracts evil, as a druid, shunned by his order, craves her power too.The dangers of her awakening will affect all around her, taking its toll on everyone she holds dear.

When it comes to fantasy, the world is always bigger than you think it is… Even when you live in the smallest town in the deepest corner of the country where, by official records, nothing has happened since Vikings stopped pillaging nearby.Ally Guardian is convinced that the universe wanting anything to do with her is a cosmic joke. Until a strange man appears outside her window and tells her, “I can’t speak to you yet.” Things only get weirder when she is then implicated in a demonic attack on her history teacher and given the new girl, Alana Larbie, to look after as punishment.Alana seems to know an awful lot about demons, claiming they got her kicked out of her old school. Together with Ally’s oldest friend Tanya, and their one “normal” friend, Teb, they decide to investigate.The Troutesponde Series is a YA fantasy, working on the premise that if the supernatural did exist, inquisitive teenagers would be the first to notice, and absolutely the worst people ever to interact with it.

Ground in the strength of Who You Are and learn valuable practices of naming your feelings and validating what you do well in life! This companion journal to Being Whole: A Teen's Guide Book gives teens healthy life skills to navigate their journey with a deep connection to their inner guidance, resilience, healthy balance, and a knowledge of their unique gifts and strengths to share with the world. Build your self esteem and emotional intelligence.

A teen's journey of self discovery and learning about essential life skills through this unique guide book of of reading, writing, poetry, reflections, songs and exercises that guide them to know their gifts and passions as well as learn how to navigate their life's journey with healthy like skills and practices around validation, self love, forgiveness, compassion, non-violent communication, persistence, resilience, emotional health and boundary setting, visioning, persistence, self-love, authenticity and physical well being. The foundations of this guide book come from Eco-psychology, Neuroscience, Environmental Stewardship, Somatics, Meditation and Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Non-violent Communication and the Hoffman Quadrinity Process. “I visited Emily in St. Louis this weekend and gave her Being Whole: A Teen’s Guide Book.She cradled it and touched all the pages like it was a friend that she wanted to spend time with. I just watched her. She loved it - the artwork, the feel of the pages, the words, the type, the questions. All of it.”- Mom of a 13 year old"Profound and passionate, this is one of those rare books with the power to touch anyone. Its overarching and healing message is that validating your unique self will allow you to live a life of connection, creativity, wholeness and joy. Thank you for creating this gift for the world." There is a companion validation journal they can purchase to practice beyond their guide book.We envision a world where all people claim their unique gifts and shine their light in the world! Thank you for supporting their wholeness by purchasing this book for all the teens you love or for children who don't have any parents to guide them. A portion of the profits from books, music and journals sold will be given to help teens and children heal from trauma and abuse.

All eighteen-year-old Ri wants is to cure her adoptive father Samuel from his hallucination-inducing illness. Everyone in her village tells her it's impossible. But when she meets two newcomers in the forest—a gruff rogue with a vendetta against the gods and a charming fugitive with the power to travel through water—she'll be torn away from Samuel and swept across the sea to an oppressed city governed by a ruthless tyrant. Once there, she'll not only have to confront Samuel's unlawful past, but a vicious evil that threatens all mankind. In this tale of bravery, friendship, and unexpected love, Ri must discover her own strength to save the men she cares for.

Teb Nandi is having dreams about being an owl. Every time she wakes, she hears voices calling her name. Could this be goblins at work? And then there’s the Piper telling her to stop complaining and do her job - easy to say when you’re not Goddess of the Hunt.Prom night or Wild Hunt? Teb finds dealing with her constituents, and their idea of a good time, is a whole mess of weird. Never mind getting ready for a boring school dance and managing her date.Unfortunately, she asked for it...The Troutespond Series is a YA fantasy, working on the premise that if the supernatural did exist, inquisitive teenagers would be the first to notice and absolutely the worst people ever to interact with it.

Is there any way Mabel can have a beautiful dress to wear to the Christmas party?Mabel knew many girls at school, some were weird, some were cool; some were friendly, some not quite; some were clever, some less bright; some loved books, some weren’t keen; some were nice and some were mean. So begins Aidan Moffat’s charming and delightful tale. The first children’s book from the acclaimed indie singer-songwriter, it tells the story of Mabel, a little girl who wants nothing more than a beautiful dress to wear to her Christmas ball. Mabel’s family can’t afford to get her the lavender blue dress she wants, but can they find another way to send her to the ball in a beautiful gown? This sweet tale is perfect bedtime reading, teaching children about the value of friendship and family over material goods. It is beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Emmeline Pidgen, bringing Moffat’s wonderful words to life.

All eighteen-year-old Ri wants is to cure her adoptive father Samuel from his hallucination-inducing illness. Everyone in her village tells her it's impossible. But when she meets two newcomers in the forest—a gruff rogue with a vendetta against the gods and a charming fugitive with the power to travel through water—she'll be torn away from Samuel and swept across the sea to an oppressed city governed by a ruthless tyrant. Once there, she'll not only have to confront Samuel's unlawful past, but a vicious evil that threatens all mankind. In this tale of bravery, friendship, and unexpected love, Ri must discover her own strength to save the men she cares for.

Dundee, 1915. Twelve-year-old Nancy Caird is desperate to do her bit for the war. So when she suspects one of her teachers of being a German spy, she’s determined to foil his plans, and ropes in the reluctant Jamie Balfour to help her uncover the scheme. Midshipman Harry Melville is on his first voyage aboard HMS Argyll as it forges through the black and stormy North Sea, unaware of both hidden rocks and German plots that threaten the ship. When Nancy and Jamie’s suspicions are confirmed, and they discover HMS Argyll is in deadly danger, they’re drawn into a web of espionage, secrets, and betrayal, where no-one is as they seem and no one can be trusted.