Books with title Be Careful What You Wish For

11-year-old Ruth is stuck in a family who just don't understand her. It takes a magical encounter with the sharp-nosed and even sharper-tongued Rodney the Rat to help her see what's really important. Ruth is sick of her annoying family who are all too busy and preoccupied with their own lives. Her brothers are exasperating and her parents are embarrassing and nobody understands her - except her beloved aunt, Mary Ellen, who has just died. But when Rodney the Rat grants her three chances to wish for her perfect life, Ruth gets a whole lot more than she bargained for. Her first wish is for the perfect family - but that is boring and strangely oppressive, and she misses her brothers. So in her second wish she thinks it would be best to have no family at all. But that doesn't turn out too well either. Finally she wishes she could just be somebody who is noticed...A moving, warm and funny story about family, friends and coming back home from best-selling author Maureen McCarthy.

Often teachers, counselors and parents are searching for something that will peak their children’s interest and teach an important lesson. This book is entertaining, suspenseful and entertaining. Just as the subtitle states “Be Careful What You Wish For”, often one gets much more than one bargains for.This book is also designed to be used to help children understand the concepts of forgiveness and grace in the religious perspective.

Often teachers, counselors and parents are searching for something that will peak their children's interest and teach an important lesson. This book is entertaining, suspenseful and entertaining. Just as the subtitle states "Be Careful What You Wish For", often one gets much more than one bargains for. This book is also designed to be used to help children understand the concepts of forgiveness and grace in the religious perspective.

It's summer, and the Peppermint family is taking a trip to the seashore. Mr. and Mrs. Peppermint, Pete, Patty and Philpot are excited for some fun in the sun, but Peggy wishes for attention. In an attempt to be heard, Peggy sets a plan in motion; however, the outcome may be more than she can handle. The fourth installment in a series of nine nostalgic children's books to be released throughout 2014-15. Taking place in the early 1950's, the stories provide nostalgia and enjoyment for Grandparents, and Parents, while lending a unique experience of a time gone by for younger readers.The Peppermints create a new category of Vintage Modern.

The Hellandback Kids Jon, Trisha, Brittany and Chris, ranging in age from eleven to fifteen, are taken through a whirlwind of adventures while visiting their eccentric great-grandmama in Scotland. Great-grandmama resides in an old abandoned hospital with relics lining its hallways. Through their adventures, The Hellandback Kids experience life threating events and hair raising encounters with unearthly creatures.The Hellandback Kids travel through a maze of journeys that bridge the gap between reality and fantasy, and where they learn 'life's lessons'. The kids meet-up with the Bundlebobs, who stand two-feet tall, have dirty green colored fur, big heads with matching ears, and feed by breaking off their toenails, diipping them in their ears, and extracting the prized golden jelly. Professor Mend is a brilliant scientist whom advises the Bundlebob clan. He is short in stature with huge ears, no fur,and has long gray hair and an extra finger on his right hand. Alastair, the kids' long deceased great-grandfather, constantly wanders in and out of their journeys, desperately trying to keep them out of harms way. Godfrey is a vampire like being and Trisha'a new found love interest. Unbeknownst to Trisha, Godfrey is determined to suck the life out of her as he has done to all his victims.In addition to the Hellandback Kids, Bundlebobs, Professor Mend, Alastair and Godfrey, readers are introduced to Mrs. Toddles and Advarika, her beloved raccoon, Eanrik, the horribly deformed beast Alastair tries to contain in the hospital basement, and an array of backstabbers, rats, bats and other fascinating characters.The Hellanadback Kids' personalities, from the serious and studious type, sometimes wacky and bazaar, to outright obnoxious, transitions the reader from the heights of suspense to the whimsical and delightful relationships forged between the kids and the creatures who accompany them in their journeys.Readers will join the Hellandback Kids step by step in their adventures, and perhaps, will learn a 'life's lesson' or two along the way . So, yes, be careful what you wish for.

Big adventures can happen in tiny places!Lon likes science projects and history books. Livi would rather bounce on the trampoline and play with her dog. This brother and sister have nothing in common. When Lon and Livi discover a wedding party of fairies in their back yard, they accidentally steal a magic wish. But they can't just give it back. No! Magic doesn't work that way. They have to go on a dangerous quest for three special objects, and the only way to survive is to work together. That's going to be hard for two siblings who barely get along. Oh, and there's one more problem. They're only a few inches tall now!!**Previously released as MARKED BY MAGIC, this book is a newer edition of the story, adapted to suit the middle grade readers better.**

Fourteen-year-old Mattie is obsessed with horses. Thrilled to discover a primitive painting of a beautiful black horse hidden in the attic of her grandmother's home, it is not long before Mattie realizes the image of the painted horse seems to be coming to life. This is no ordinary work of art-this is a painting with a fascinating history that Mattie is about to unearth. One moonlit night, Mattie leaves the safety of her grandmother's home and ventures deep into the surrounding forest where she meets a wild horse who bears an uncanny resemblance to the one in her painting. Mattie and her mystery horse form a bond that she instinctively knows she cannot reveal to anyone. The mysterious spirit who inhabits the painting seems to gain strength as Mattie's bond with the wild horse deepens. But Mattie is uneasy as she wonders-and fears-if the two are somehow connected. Mattie soon realizes she should have heeded her grandmother's warnings to be careful what she wishes for in life-for it is one thing to hope her painted horse is real and quite another to discover he might be.

The Hellandback Kids: Be Careful What You Wish For, has won several awards: The Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, The Mom's Choice Award, and Royal Dragonfly Award. When the four Hellandback kids visit their great-grandmother in a strange Scottish hospital, they unknowingly fall into a series of bizarre adventures in an alternate reality. With only their own ingenuity, the Hellandback kids must rely on help from a mystic guide, unearthly creatures, and talking animals as they encounter the black plague, deformed beings, a life sucking immortal, and a long trek from exile. Throughout their adventures, the Hellandback kids learn valuable life lessons, and of course, to be careful what they wish for.

What happens if socialists get everything they want? What’s the endgame?Political correctness makes us hesitate to speak for fear of offending someone and being marked as a hater. All we want is a rational discussion about things that affect our freedom and opportunities.The first Rule Monkeys understand the enormous responsibility entrusted to them by common monkeys. The new nation works and all are happy. Then, things change. Little Sani Dom ekes out a living with his fishing net. He sees discontent among the towns folk. Tension escalates and word of a secret meeting spreads. At the meeting, a wise old monkey provides some answers. But are these the answers the monkeys want to hear?“By logically imagining the consequences of given actions and behaviors, this simple story vaccinates the reader’s mind against involuntary acceptance of liberal mandates.”–From the Introduction of The Monkey Endgame (see the Look Inside feature.)Who is this book for?It’s for the young adult looking for relatable—and dare I say it fun—political fiction.It’s for parents who believe part of parenting involves schooling their children in the ways of politics. Use it to open a dialogue with your young adult about the nature of politics without boring them to death. You can even use the story to explore current events.It’s for the parent concerned about the future freedom and opportunity left to their young adult.It’s for young adults and teens wishing to avoid the social pitfalls of political correctness when discussing liberal arguments that affect their future. It’ for anyone wishing to challenge the endless liberal messages and media bias that constantly push invasive government control.It’s for teens who wonder about their own political affiliation. “Am I a young Republican or Democrat?” – and most importantly – “Why?”It’s for young adults who already identify as conservatives, particularly with respect to socialist policies and the U.S. Constitution.What is The Monkey Endgame?It’s approachable political fiction for young adults.Although it stands as a complete story on its own, it’s also the first book in an upcoming political fiction book series called Freedom Sleeps.It’s a book that awakens you to the countless biased messages you suffer from sources like the news, school, text books, TV shows, commercials and more.It’s a story that explores false compassion and political misdirection.It’s political fiction that addresses government corruption.It’s a teen fable about government, society, and Rule Monkeys!Other QuestionsIt’s a short story. Why? – Good question. The story is long enough to explore major monkey mistakes, but short enough to remain interesting and understandable.Why is a book for young adults illustrated? – There are a couple reasons for including illustrations.First, the illustrations reinforce that this is not our world. We can talk honestly about cause and effects in the monkey nation, because no one will be offended.Second, illustrations are fun for any age – and these illustrations by Zack Demirtshyan draw the reader deep into the monkey world.Third, this is a fable of sorts, and fables need illustrations!Can I read some of the content? – Absolutely! Please see the “Look Inside” feature above. The included section here will give you a better understanding of the content.“The Monkey Endgame draws its own conclusions in story form, but you don’t have to agree with them. The point is for young minds to think for themselves rather than accept media bias as fact.”