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The Labrador named EVIE who teaches that Every Volunteer Is Essential in picking up litter and keeping our community clean is once again the star character in this second children s book, a portion of the proceeds from which will benefit Keep Evansville Beautiful (Indiana). EVIE Goes Clean and Green is written by Dexter Elementary teacher Susan Harp and illustrated by North High School art teacher Jon Siau. The 24-page hardbound book was written to help children (and their parents) understand the importance of recycling and being as green as possible. With the help of her daddy, EVIE learns easy ways to make small changes in her everyday life that will have a big impact on the environment. 11 x 8.5, 24 pages, hardbound

Axle grew up believing he was a manarkin boy living in the neat, orderly and sometimes boring village of Kamoo located on the planet Mizmoe, but on his twelfth year reality came crashing down around him. Suddenly he was transformed into a human boy and was forced to leave Kamoo and his mother behind. Axle passed through the Gate of No Return and entered into the wild and unruly realm of Bedlam.crab.jpgIn Bedlam rules don’t necessarily pertain to anything. Axle must survive in this chaotic place and stay focused on his quest to find Nacklenod. Nacklenod is the only person who can teach him how to read the Book of Equates and he could possibly know where or what has happened to his manarkin father. Nacklenod is the only one who can show Axle how to return through the Gate of No Return and eventually return to his real home on Earth.All this may sound easy until you get acquainted with Flobberjaw, a giant toad-like creature that eats anyone he considers less intelligent than he is plus he’s hungry all the time. He quickly cons Axle into doing an extremely dangerous chore for him. In order for Axle to not be eaten by this criminal blob, he must enter a horrid cave and retrieve Flobberjaw’s golden toadstool.To make matters worse, a greedy, dangerous creature named Grueloc inhabits this cave. And if that obstacle wasn’t enough, a bloodthirsty Crabster guards Grueloc’s island and all his stolen possessions.This action packed adventure is sprinkled with funny, ‘punny’ wordplay and slapstick humor. Once you start reading this compelling adventure, you won’t put it down.This hilarious adventure is targeted to third through fifth grade readers. The illustrations add to the appeal for boys reluctant to read!

Way down south in New Orleans, there’s a jazzy little sound on Halloween. As a mummy is transported down the street in a silver casket, a spooky parade follows, with a witch on bass drum, a skeleton on snare, a black cat on trombone, a jack-o-lantern on clarinet, and more. An author’s note explains the local tradition of second lines and jazz funerals.

The second adventure in the Axle Galench series is action-packed and humorous. If it wasn’t enough for Axle to wander through the strange land of Bedlam on his quest to find Nacklenod, now he must outrun and avoid the unforgiving Grueloc. During his journey, Axle is confronted by an array of characters such as Dander, a singing frog, a gang of Mean-monkins, a Giant Slurping Sloth, and a Lone Shark. Join Axle and his new best friend, Flitterninny, as they face these challenges and more. Did they survive? Only the Rafter-hog knows for sure, and a few others. Who exactly is Barnsfoggon, and what about Nacklenod? And what in the name of Mizmoe is a Chiggy-chomper, anyway? Not one chocolate bunny is eaten during this hare-raising adventure, but a few bacon bons bons are!

GET THE EBOOK FREE WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF THE PAPERBACK! **Important: Only new books sold specifically by Amazon, not third-party sellers, are eligible for the Kindle MatchBook program.Forge is an adventurous kid who has just come of age and is setting out on his clan’s rite of passage ritual. Armed with nothing but his father’s spear and his mother’s Tech-Smith knowledge, he is taken on a whirlwind trip through the Cave of Trials. There he must prove that he has the Strength, the Brains, the Agility, and the Courage to be an Aceratex warrior. Upon completion, he discovers that the great evil from long ago has escaped and now threatens all of Tov. When a group of mysterious strangers, known as the Keepers of the Core, show up at his village they insist that he is the prophesied one who must forge together the weapon that can stop the evil one. Forge must now decide whether or not he believes this prophecy is true. How can fighting Velociwolves on the Marble Plains possibly have prepared him for a quest of this magnitude?Interview with the Author Q - What makes the Chronicles of Tov series special? A - The Chronicles of Tov is a series written for the coming of age Christian child. Bookshelves are overflowing with books about witches, wizards, demigods, monsters, and other topics that the Bible clearly calls evil and there are so very few books written for the Christian tween in the action/adventure/fantasy genres. We believe there is a serious need in the book world for books that hold Christian values in high-esteem, call good good and evil evil and yet give kids that feeling of adventure that is relevant to them today. Q - So, this book series is written for Christians only? A - No, absolutely not, the story of Tov is written allegorically. It can be enjoyed by anyone who wants an exciting story with good moral lessons. They'll see kids living out the Golden Rule and at times learning that breaking the commands given them have real consequences. They'll see engaged fathers and mothers who are strong, vibrant, devoted, and most of all involved in their children's lives. For this series, children and parents who want a deeper understanding of the Biblical principles or an explanation of the allegory, they can go to our website. Q. How many books will there be in the Chronicles of Tov series? A. The Chronicles of Tov is an epic fantasy series. The short answer is: we don't know. The long answer: Edge & Lira is currently a stand-alone adventure, but coming hot on its heels is the first book of the upcoming Forge series. That series is slated for 8 books. But Edge & Lira and Forge are set in a relatively short period of time in the world of Tov. We anticipate several more series that span the entire life of Tov.Q - Is there anything else you'd like to share with your readers about this new series?A - The Chronicles of Tov is a fast-paced, action-packed, thrill-ride adventure that blends great storytelling with moral lessons set in a fantasy world, filled with strange creatures, amazing locations, dynamic protagonists, steampunk and science fiction elements, and good, clean fun.

Elizabeth is twelve years old and her little sister Elaine who is eleven. They are both witches-in-training. They live in the forest with their parents. The story begins when the girls are planning to create Mother's birthday present with magic for the first time. Then things get really exciting when the girl's cousin Ashley moves into the forest. The three girls become friends right away. That very same evening the girls find out that Mother is going to have a baby! Clearly the sister's lives are in for quite a few exciting changes; but will they be able to handle it, or will their excitement get them into trouble?