Books published by publisher Purple Ribbon Publishing

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.

Looking for an interactive book to help your child learn to pray? Pray for the World asks children to compose their own prayers, in words or silently. Art and artists from around the world draw children’s hearts outside the immediate family, expanding their prayers. Pray for the World has several goals: to share the talents of rising artists, to teach children two prayer methods, to ask children to think kindly of others, and to spread God’s love. The author, Pamella Bowen, takes an ecumenical view, pointing out that people around the world may use different words for God, but prayer itself is universal. Open-minded and open-hearted, the book is best for ages 8-12.

The Hollows was a mystery to Kat St. Claire and her younger brother Bobby. Their parents never discussed the mountain town where they were from. Nor had they ever mentioned their families. All Kat knew was that her mother’s sister Abigail had sent her the charm she wore around her neck as a present for her thirteenth birthday. She’d worn it for the past three years, her parents saying that she couldn’t take it off for safety. It is a white-gold pentagram within a circle. There are those that believe it is a Talisman…said to ward off the mystic pull of the moon and prevent lycanthropy. On the back of the charm is etched a simple phrase in Latin: Cave Canum which translates to ‘Beware the dog’ if you can believe it.Kat always thought that the whole thing was a load of crap. In the days ahead she would find out just how wrong a girl could be….

Before they were the Iroquois, they were six separate nations involved in bloody battles. The Peacemaker and Hiawatha changed all of that by encouraging the nations to bury their weapons and live peacefully. Under the Peacemakerís guidance, the Iroquois formed one of the most respected, and oldest, governments in the worldóthe Iroquois Confederacy. It was an alliance between the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and later, the Tuscarora. Learn how the Iroquois organized and ran their government, controlled fur trade, fought in a war that put the strength of the Confederacy and its land at risk, and continued to preserve their culture, including religious practices, celebrations, and ceremonies, for over a thousand years.

Jason and Ed—still reeling after last month’s events—set out in search for the next Jason D. Little do they know that tracking him will prove more difficult than anticipated, never mind finding his bloodwill and any other artifacts that may belong to him.Meanwhile, Drake’s true identity and his intentions finally come to light as he reveals to Jason the reason for his presence in the city of Olympia. But Ed does not share Jason’s confidence in Drake.As Jason and Ed seek out the Pythia for her second riddle, they realize that one answer becomes three, and discover that the August mission is not merely a locate and retrieve mission, but an inevitable run-in with one of the most notorious evils in mythological history.

A parable-like tale for children and grown-ups, Old Vine and Little Branch tells of adventurous Little Branch and her desire to see the world. What will happen when the big wind comes and tears her from Old Vine? Will her dreams come true? Loosely based on John 15:4, the story explores ambition, ego, and true connection to the One Source of life and love. The setting is inspired by Temecula valley, southern California’s premier wine-growing area, where the author Pamella Bowen lives. Evocative illustrations by Dutch artist Nicole Schiffers.

Bruno is a big boy. No, a REALLY big boy. And he loves to dance. No, he really, REALLY loves to dance. So it's hard for Bruno to understand why everyone around him keeps telling him he shouldn't. Kids tease him at school, and his teachers suggest other types of activities for him to pursue. But Bruno's indomitable spirit keeps him thinking "Yes" despite everyone else saying "No!"

Orphaned shortly after his birth, BeBe is adopted by a kind rancher and his wife. BeBe's Easter adventure begins when the kind lady decides to hide treats for him and his calf friends around the ranch to celebrate Easter. His stories explain many fascinating details about life on a ranch and can be very educational, especially for children who live in a city. This book and all of the Calftales Series are designed to be both a story book and a coloring book. Also look for A Calftales Halloween, A Calftales Christmas, A Calftales Fourth of July and other books about BeBe's every day adventures. Find more about BeBe on his Facebook page. BeBetheCalf@BeBetheCalf