Books published by publisher Wheatmark

When teenager Kyle Christensen moves to town, he joins a secret group of Defenders that encounter Artie Jones -- a billionaire tech mogul that is obsessed with The Book of Darkness, a book that can grant him unlimited power . . . Kid Combat has fun adventures, techy gismo stuff, and a high-stakes adventure that is great reading for the whole family!

Join Pok'along and friends in this third book of the series as they face the evil Tarifess in an effort to protect and help their newfound friends: the Digadoos and Poto People. Pok'along, Ground Hog, Charlie, and Hoot are on their way home from the Land of Noso when they hear of an evil plot to destroy the Poto community, a small and defenseless people living at the south end of the forest. Together with the Digadoos, they prepare for war. But it isn't until they make friends with an unlikely ally that they discover the true secret of victory and the power of friendship.Pok'along in the War with Tarifess shows that by working together, dangers can be faced, problems solved, and friendships can grow to last a lifetime.All three books in the Pok'along and Friends series are ideal for reading to small children and carry a positive message of friendship. Books one and two of the series are Pok'along in the Valley of the Digadoos and Pok'along in the Land of Noso.

Wil Johnson's life seems relatively normal. High school graduation is a month away, his mom is getting married again, and then he and his best friend, Scott, will be heading off to college. For the past few weeks, however, Wil has been plagued by nightmares that he can't shake. Even more puzzling, his friend Andrew is having the same visions.The puzzle pieces begin to come together with the appearance of Cassia, a mystical being from the realm of clouds. She enables Wil to remember who and what he is, yet Cassia comes bearing dark news: Meslo, the enemy of her people, has released his children on the Earth, and Secret Keepers like Wil are the key to his plan. Despite her warnings, Wil finds himself falling prey to the black magic even as his feelings for Cassia begin to change. Unless Wil and Andrew can find a way to fight Meslo's evil influence, they'll lose their souls forever.Elizabeth Carroll was born and raised in Henderson, North Carolina. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree in creative writing, she began a career teaching and writing novels. Her first novel, The Secret Keeper, was self-published by Wheatmark, Inc. This is her second novel. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and son.

As flood waters rise, a mother raccoon drags each of her babies to safety on higher ground. They are safe and dry under a human house. But Mom raccoon soon disappears, leaving Leonard and his brothers to fend for themselves. Then a man comes to their rescue, and Leonard is adopted by a human couple. But how will he adapt to his new surroundings? This human house is very different from his den, and these human parents have a lot to learn about raccoons. One thing is certain, Mary's love for animals is more powerful than any obstacle that may try to get in the way.Written and illustrated with photographs by Leonard's dad and mom, this book is sure to delight animal lovers of all ages.

This is no ordinary sketchbook! My Friend, Line is a rhyming read-aloud book with imaginative open-ended doodling prompts along the way. With Line's friendly invitation, young children are encouraged to draw a happy Line, mad Line, dancing Line, and more. Sometimes Line is bold, and sometimes she is fine . . . It really depends on how she feels at the time.But the fun doesn't stop there. There are many more pages at the end for budding artists to continue their own story. This book inspires children to express their feelings and provides the judgment-free opportunity to create art freely. With a unique approach that combines rhyme, creativity, and art education, My Friend, Line is sure to bring a new element of joy to child's play.

Maria's world is turned upside down when she becomes the target of a gang taking over Carson Middle School. She soon learns her street smarts and savvy are no match for the bullies and thugs that make up her school's biggest gang. Maria finds some hope when she unexpectedly finds herself under the instruction of two mysterious martial arts instructors. But is it too little, too late? Can the streetwise tough girl relearn everything she knows about fighting and survival to keep the gangs at bay? Ultimately, the choice of how to confront the thugs and gangs is hers alone, and Maria must choose between the way she knows and a new way forward. And the stakes couldn't be higher: her life, and her school, depend on making the right choice. SR Staley (www.srstaley.com) is the father of two teenage children and author of the young-adult novels A Warrior's Soul and The Pirate of Panther Bay. He currently splits his time between Dayton, Ohio, where he trains at the SKH Quest Center for Martial Arts, and Tallahassee, Florida, where he teaches at Florida State University. Follow him on Twitter (@samrstaley), on Facebook (A Warrior's Soul book page), and YouTube (SamRStaley's channel).

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