Books published by publisher Starry Night Publishing

Zahra's algebra midterm is in one month, but more importantly, the Winter Formal is only two weeks away. Fitting into high school is hard enough for the Pakistani American teenager, particularly when a fire spirit begins appearing in her dreams, speaking to her in a language she doesn’t understand. Meanwhile, a secret cult at her school begins to carry out a nefarious plot, with only the Magic Club – and its newest member, Zahra – standing in its way. A popular multiplayer online roleplaying game may hold the secret to saving Golden Mountain High School, but only if Zahra can decipher her perplexing new talent – Jinnspeak.

Dog Book for Kids: Life Lessons from a Labrador Retriever. Over 20 Beautiful Color Photos that Children will Love. Fabulous bedtime stories for ages 3-5. Easy read for children 6-8. Ethel Frances (aka "Ms. Dog") is inquisitive. She hopes to learn a new life lesson daily. Ethel Frances is a terrific role model for children. Wise beyond her dog years, her insights inspire kids and parents alike. Dog Talking: A dog-talker with attitude, Ethel Frances invites you into her colorful, fast-paced life. She loves "most" people, ice cream, and sticks of all sizes. She dislikes cars, but wishes dogs could drive. Although she adores her dog sisters, Lulu and Izzy, Izzy's constant need for attention makes her dizzy. Ethel Frances is especially proud of her volunteer work, education, and Canine Good Citizen certificate.Life Lessons: But Ethel Frances is no pushover. She has strong feelings and opinions: on puppy adoption, puppy names, puppy school, bullying, sibling rivalry, dog walking, people who dislike dogs, mean dogs, sharing and caring, and more. Ethel Frances can also be naughty, driving mommy Marcia to the brink, but it's all part of the great joy of a dog's life. This children's dog book is a must-have for kids, their parents, and pet lovers everywhere. Ethel Frances brings love to all who meet her in person or through her book.Ethel Frances began writing two years ago. Her inspiration comes from real life experiences: life at home; encounters while taking walks; and from her volunteer work. She does most of her writing when her house is quiet, early in the morning or late at night. Mommy Marcia helps her by doing all of the typing. On most Sundays, you can find Ethel Frances and mom Marcia volunteering in a pet therapy program in Rockville, Maryland. Marcia Miller is a Sign Language Interpreter. She worked as an assistant teacher in preschool and elementary school and has served with numerous nonprofit organizations. Marcia is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Inc.

Cook great food while teaching your children to love the culinary arts through this unique ABC book. Each letter represents a cooking ingredient or item. Share the joy of baking with your family as you follow the “Super Chef” through the alphabet while learning new words. Your child now can experience the ABC’s in a new way and get a taste for learning by applying letters to food. A family that cooks together works better together, we believe. Kids enjoy a delicious and fun way to learn the ABC’s with the “Super Chef” while expanding their knowledge. You will enjoy eating new foods together that you make and create new traditions, too!

"...an urban fantasy thrill ride." --San Francisco Book Review2076 is not a good year to be a special agent. A quarter of the world's power runs on ceridium, a newly discovered element that has had the unintended consequence of spawning a new race of people, and several forms of magic that were once thought to have been forgotten. Eskander Aradowsi is an agent of NIGHT, a paramilitary force created to contain and control this new perceived threat, but he soon learns that not all within his organization is as it seems. A botched mission turns out to be the least of his troubles, when he unearths a plot that threatens the uneasy truce between the aurics and humans of San Francisco, and centers on a form of magic that toys with the very fabric of the universe: Entromancy.

LOOK OUT NANCY, HERE COMES PENELOPE!Sometimes birthdays can be deadlyAn isolated mansion in the country...stranded in a snowstorm...someone is murdered on Penelope's birthday.But who did it?Her gangster uncle on the run from the lawOr the Broadway actress who's her own biggest fanMaybe the jealous husbandDon't forget about the mob hit man hiding in the woods behind the mansionA young fortune teller weaves a tale of a gypsy curse where three people will die. And it happens on Penelope's 13th birthday. While the adults bumble along, trying to discover the killer, Penelope sleuths with the help of her friends to find the culprit. It's a race against time before Penelope becomes the third victim.This book for ages 9-12 weaves a mystery with madcap characters, who done it clues and non-stop action that's a fun read for the whole family. The story is full of humor, suspense and mystery that will keep the reader guessing until the very end.If you want to survive your next birthday, don't miss Penelope and The Birthday Curse!!! What others are saying about PENELOPE AND THE BIRTHDAY CURSE: "Wonderful, whacky and lots of fun. Just scary enough for juvenile readers." A.B."I found myself laughing out loud in parts and sighing in sympathy in others." M.W"On par with Harry Potter..." C.D."This book was awesome!" J.H."...there is plenty of mystery and merriment to keep all ages laughing and scratching their heads, trying to figure out, 'Who did it?'" C.B."All in all, a very good read, especially late at night, during a storm." T.P.

Toppy the touring Dinosaur tours a dinosaur museum on the Jurassic coast, and discovers why he is a good and kind and strong and noble and happy and an ever so silly dinosaur.the illustrations are bright and bold. The text, is sure to engage a young child's attention and is translated into dinosaur, silly enough to appeal tot he humor of a child and a child at heart.

The original and classic novel involving bad luck on Friday the 13th.In Thomas William Lawson's 1907 novel, a stock broker picks Friday the Thirteenth as the day in which he will set about events that bring Wall Street to its knees.When originally published, the novel was a resounding success, selling more than 60,000 copies in the first month of sales. After the novel's success, stock brokers around the world allegedly refused to trade on any Friday the 13th.Ironically, Lawson, who was rich from his publishing, as well as his own manipulation of the stock market, died a poor man in 1925.Lawson's classic text, originally published by W. Heinemanm of London, is updated with an introduction by paranormal raconteur, Mark Leslie, the author of such texts as Tomes of Terror: Haunted Bookstores & Libraries and Creepy Capital: Ghost Stories of Ottawa & the National Capital Region and Fiction River: Superstitions. Leslie also shares 13 unique and interesting facts about Friday the 13th in an addition appended to the end.

Readers will join Little John, in the fictional yet humorous adventures of his life. Our hero will try to find his moral compass and navigate his way through the trials of being a young school boy. This book is this first in a series designed as an early chapter book for children ages 5-9. The hope is that as our hero learns life lessons, so will our readers while they are entertained.

When twelve-year-old Desmond and his friends are trapped in a bookshop, they're faced with a choice: either wait in the dark and hope someone eventually comes to their rescue or follow a stranger down a secret tunnel, into a world filled with strange creatures and danger at every turn. In order to get back home, Desmond must journey to the caged sun and retrieve the starlight he and his friends need to save the shopkeeper’s life. They’ll have to learn to work together if they want to survive. Desmond Winters in the Realms of the Caged Sun is a great read for middle-grade kids ages 9-12 and fans of fantasy books like Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter.

Bullies: How Prep School Bullying, Hazing and Unspeakable Abuse Altered a Young Man's Future. Gus is blessed with family wealth and opportunity. His father and grandfather produce boots for the U.S. military. "Everyone wore Gordon boots — from the newest recruits to the most senior officers in the United States Army and Marine Corps. Gordon boots carried the mystique of Prussian militarism; the smell of victory in soft, thick black leather." His father's exploits in the First World War "made even the most arrogant look like failures." Prep school, by contrast, becomes a daily fight for survival. Bullies set his room on fire, and finally, the vicious attack - the point of no return for an innocent young man. His father hires a Serbian boxer - a former para-military killer - to toughen up his son. Slobodan forces Gus to "carry thirty pounds of rocks in a sack on my back at all times. Later the weight would increase. Even while sitting I would be forced bear the weight of the rocks." Gus is transformed into a decorated "flame throwing" Marine. But war medals cannot erase the childhood trauma, nor the pain he inflicted as a result. Hoping to mend deep emotional wounds, Gus seeks redemption in love from an otherwise "perfect" woman who cannot provide it. Teenagers who suffer from bullying or hazing must read this book. Parental wealth does not protect teens behind private school or prep school walls. The slide into a life of pain and betrayal begins with one treacherous act. Superficial investigations and apologies only add fuel to the flames. Teens thirsting for books about war must read this book. Pro-war, Gus slowly realizes how combat destroys those who survive. "How did I ever get so wound up and passionate about such a terrible weapon? The more I tried not to think about it, the more the images haunted me. Unlike Henry, I didn't have Jesus to forgive me for my sins. I had to block the bad thoughts out of my mind and endure my mood swings." Old Flames paints the daily life of a Jewish family so assimilated among New York's Christian elite in the early 1940s that their Jewish heritage is never mentioned, let alone discussed - even as the Nazis march to power. "How much do folks back home know about the camps?" Pappy scoured, "I insist that we do not discuss that topic." The author lifts the shades on a period of Jewish history lost to the embers of time. Arthur Samuels was born and raised in New York City (BA Vassar College, MA Fordham University, M.Ed Columbia University). An educator for twenty years, he lives in New York with his wife, son and Golden Retriever.

Writer. Werewolf. Canadian. Michael Andrews seems to have it all. He's a successful author and a minor celebrity living in Manhattan. It's a pretty big step up from his humble Canadian upbringing. Of course, his lycanthropy poses a bit of a challenge. After waking up from his latest night on the town, he's naked, he's got a bullet hole in his leg, and he has a sneaking suspicion he ran into another wolf last night. If he's going to make an evening talk show appearance to promote his latest book, he'll need to figure out what happened the previous night without letting his occasional heroics get in the way. Standing in his way are an agent, an ex-girlfriend, a variety of goons, and a fellow wolf encroaching on his territory. It's just another day in the life of a polite, small-town Canadian trying to stay alive in the Big Apple. A Canadian Werewolf in New York is a humorous thriller about an ordinary man dealing with extraordinary circumstances. If you like seeing an everyman try to "do right" no matter the odds, then you'll love this suspenseful and comedic tale of a Canadian bumpkin who happens to be part wolf.