Books published by publisher Purple Branch Publishing

Faith and Grace are sisters with very different personalities. Faith likes to do things; Grace likes to appreciate things. In spite of differing attitudes to life, they love each other 100%. In Say Their Prayers, the sisters disagree about how to say bedtime prayers, but their love of God and each other wins in the end.First in a series, charmingly illustrated by Thomas Bomortino, Faith and Grace Say Their Prayers makes a perfect bedtime book for children learning about God.

Asbury’s fearless foursome is back! Is their favorite hangout to blame for recent food poisonings? Or is there something more sinister at work?After an unprecedented first year of high school, the gang is ready for a relaxing summer vacation, although in Asbury, that may be easier said than done. This summer, the Food Network is running a summer special highlighting local hot spots, Carly, Maddie, Pilot and Cornelious are psyched to have the world’s best restaurant featured—their very own Brady’s! In fact, Maddie can almost forget that her arch-nemesis, Alexis Johnson, will also be on TV for winning the logo design for Caulfield’s Candies… almost.However, after patrons start falling ill, shoobies and locals alike point the finger at Brady’s and rumors of food poisoning. When Brady’s threatens to close its doors, Pilot realizes his mother’s job is in jeopardy, as well as his future in Asbury. With the aid of Cornelious’ wealthy cousin Dane, who spends every summer with the quartet, the gang is once again thrust into an investigation. Unfortunately, they find themselves thwarted by both the local police (who believe their recent success was due to luck, rather than skill), and Cornelious’ father, who has decided to run for Mayor of Asbury and cautions his son on the need to maintain a spotless public image. With a new pancake house on the boardwalk, Mainlanders invading their beaches, and the Pitbulls sneaking around and terrorizing shoobies (as usual), there’s no shortage of suspects. But can they solve the case before the summer, and Brady’s, are finished?

Robin West is a normal teenager living in a normal town, but when she finds out that Gram Madder makes hexes, her life gets far more complicated than she ever expected. What is a hex? It’s a painting that has the power to make things happen—or to stop things from happening. At least that’s what some people in town believe. Targeted by intolerant neighbors, Robin must protect herself and her loved ones from a force greater than she could have ever imagined.

Bill Nye! Everyone knows he is the Science Guy! For years, he has been teaching people of all ages about how the world works and why it is so interesting. Now, sit back and meet scientist William Sanford Nye. Read about how he was introduced to the fascination of sundials, and how he ended up changing his life's direction because he happened to look a little bit like comedian Steve Martin. From engineer to comedian, scientist to entertainer, Bill Nye has something to keep all ages listening and wanting to learn more.

Chadwick Boseman is the superhero Black Panther in the Marvel universe. Hes also Baseball Hall of Fame legend Jackie Robinson. And hes legendary musician James Brown. And hes former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Boseman is a versatile actor who makes a difference with his movies. He works hard and constantly challenges himself. He started out wanting to write and direct plays, but kept pushing to see what was next. He continues to push himself and the movie industry, one role at a time.

On the surface, this is a lovely and innocent love story between a young princess, who lives in the clouds and a young boy, who lives below on earth and out of her reach.The symbolism of this children's story lovingly expresses gratitude for all the gifts that the Earth provides her children. The Princess embodies the generous giver of Mother Nature's bounty, sharing clouds, wind, rain and sunshine with all the inhabitants of our planet. But in truth, she can easily represent an Angel or any similar representation of the Divine.In the story, her love focuses on one boy, who represents the Earth's children. The story will, by its conclusion, gently introduce the idea of the soul's ascension to the Heavens. The Princess in the Clouds, illustrated in a fun and friendly fashion, will hopefully open many potential conversations with your child.

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....

A lot can happen in 24 months. But during the next 6 months the impossible will happen.For Jason Dee it was losing his arm in a freak car accident during a fierce lightning storm that also claimed his father's life. His 114 year-old great-grandfather, in the very same car with them, was left miraculously unscathed. Jason and his great-grandfather never spoke to each other after the tragedy. That wasn't the weird part. What was unusual was the fact that Jason couldn't remember speaking to his great-grandfather at all. Ever. In his entire life. But when his great-grandfather suddenly dies and leaves Jason with a cryptic letter apologizing for the very incident that shattered his life, his world turns from tragic to truly incredible.Now, supposedly a member of a secret fraternity along with five other boys he's never met, Jason must somehow seek them out one by one in time to save his world from a lurking evil. But if he doesn’t discover the clues hidden within his very name in time, and uncover how these answers relate to the last six months of the year, he and his friends will surely fail.Join Jason Dee as he begins an unfathomable adventure in search of the “other five” that will span the globe, and plunge him into the very annals of mythological folklore.

Life in Spain was peaceful and simple for Rifka and her family, until Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand made a new decision for the country. Eager to bring the kingdoms closer, the royals felt everyone should share the same religion. Jews and Muslims were forced to convert-or leave. Explore Rifka's world as she, her brother, and her parents, decide to leave their homeland behind and head into the unknown. Along the way, you will meet the cloaked familiars, cruel men determined to get confessions no matter what they have to do, on the orders of the teenaged king and queen. Spain, in all its beauty, will never be the same after this, and Rifka's family will bring you along on the journey.