Books published by publisher First World Publishing

The Pick-a-Pet gift card is burning a hole in his pocket. Steven is anxious to spend his birthday gift card. But he doesn’t want just any pet; Steven wants something different. He finds it in The Talking Centipede. La tarjeta de regalo le quema las manos. Esteban está ansioso de usarla. Pero él no quiere cualquiera mascota; Esteban quiere algo diferente. Lo encuentra con El Ciempiés Hablador.

Based on the very real and wildly haunted Pennhurst State School & Hospital opened in 1908 just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Book 1 in the Freeing Linhurst Series and the first novel by Al Cassidy takes readers into a small town grappling with its twisted past.Have you ever wanted to journey inside an abandoned and reportedly haunted place where unsaid horrors may still linger? Journey inside and uncover the truth beyond the walls of Linhurst State School and Hospital, the abandoned mental asylum in the small town of Spring Dale, hometown to curious and adventurous 9th grader Jack Alexander. ----------------------------"As a teen living in the small town where Pennhurst loomed large over us, I have long-held memories of the several times my friends and I mischievously snuck onto the property and explored the enormous abandoned campus. I still haven't made my mind up about ghosts and spirits, but there is definitely something hiding in that place." -- Al Cassidy----------------------------"A deftly crafted novel with an important underlying message," says Midwest Book Review.Shrouded in mystery as long as Jack Alexander can remember, Linhurst stands a testament of mistreatment of those with disabilities and Jack wants to know why it is only now being demolished without explanation to the public."an excellent mystery for young adults and children, there are much more complex lessons and a very important undertone throughout the book" - Self Publishing ReviewA thought-provoking tale (based on real-life events at Pennhurst State School & Hospital in Pennsylvania and other mental institutions, hospitals and asylums like it), Freeing Linhurst ratchets up the suspense and adventure once the main characters -- a pair of high school teens who unexpectedly become detectives -- unpack the lies that surround the town's most unknown mysteries. "key parts of the plot on Halloween night was an effective way to ratchet up the spookiness" - Online Book ClubBefore her untimely passing, his mother — an investigative journalist for the local paper — had begun to inquire about the truth behind its crumbling walls. Devastated, Jack is determined to uncover the truth about Linhurst no matter what.As he digs deeper, Jack unearths powerful secrets that have long been buried by patronizing adults and a modern day plot that threatens to destroy the property in just days and erase the memories of those who once called Linhurst home.Working against the clock -- and the better judgement of his best friend Celia -- Jack slips into the abandoned property…on Halloween night. What they discover could destroy Linhurst forever or spark a revolution that could change the future of Spring Dale.Teen love and romance, best friends helping friends, inspiring young adults in search of answers . . . this story has it all!

Welcome to Mexico!Izzy’s family sails into a quiet lagoon in Mexico and drops their anchor. Izzy can’t wait to explore the pretty little village, eat yummy tacos, and practice her Spanish. When she meets nine-year-old Patti, Izzy’s thrilled. Now she can do all that and have a new friend to play with too. Life is perfect. At least it’s perfect until they realize there’s a midnight thief on the loose!A 2017 Literary Classics Gold – Best Series – Young Reader2017 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Silver - Best Chapter Book SeriesA 2014 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Winner - Best Chapter Book SeriesAbout Pack-n-Go GirlsDesigned by girls for girls who love to play and travel, Pack-n-Go Girls engages the imagination of children ages 6-9 by introducing them to different countries around the world. Pack-n-Go Girls early chapter book adventures are packed with spooky mysteries, international friendships, and lots of fun and easy multicultural learning. Check out the Pack-n-Go Girls website for more learning fun and FREE learning activities: www.packngogirls.com

Welcome to Brazil! Sofia and Júlia visit the coast of Brazil. It’s fun in the sun until they notice mysterious markings in the golden sands. Someone or something is after the loggerhead sea turtles. But why? It’s up to Sofia and Júlia to uncover the truth before it’s too late.A 2017 Literary Classics Gold – Best Series – Young ReaderA 2014 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Winner - Best Chapter Book SeriesAbout Pack-n-Go GirlsDesigned by girls for girls who love to play and travel, Pack-n-Go Girls engages the imagination of children ages 6-9 by introducing them to different countries around the world. Pack-n-Go Girls early chapter book adventures are packed with spooky mysteries, international friendships, and lots of fun and easy multicultural learning. Check out the Pack-n-Go Girls website for more learning fun and FREE learning activities: www.packngogirls.com