Books published by publisher Xlibris NZ

"Cornelius and Jake Run For Home" invites the young reader along on a thrilling fantasy adventure with two unlikely friends, Jake the Cricket and King Cornelius Crab.The opening of this tale finds Jake entangled in a mass of discarded fishing line thrown amongst the rocks of Whaingaroa harbour, on New Zealand's west coast. A daring rescue by Cornelius propels the two new friends on a spine-tingling, suspense-packed adventure, as they face danger and seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their quest to reach the sanctuary of Cornelius' abode, Canyon Castle.Their journey intensifies as the indomitable pair battle the savage west coast weather, and Cornelius leads Jake through a labyrinth of dark, shadowy alleyways deep in the underworld of the foreshore. Navigating the plaited reed ladder that sways wildly in the gale, Cornelius and Jake must formulate plans on the move with the infamous Dump Rats Gang in hot pursuit.This book has been written primarily as a fantasy/adventure, but it also serves to offer a young reader a window through which to observe the threads of compassion, loyalty and courage that weave through the fabric of the story. The author, Mattie Simpson, has endeavoured to convey and highlight the inherent similarities between the comradeship of humankind and those of other creatures and the quintessential requirement of a safe anchorage. The celebration and recognition of these qualities can only serve to improve the interaction between humans and the other kingdoms that inhabit this planet.

I am a grandmother who has finally decided to print some of my many Willie Worm Stories.My Children then Grandchildren have enjoyed the many adventures of Willie and Wendy Worm. I hope many more children will experience the suspense and excitement of these short stories. They need to be read to pre-schoolers by someone who can put a lot of expression into the story. The children love acting the characters after they have become familiar with the story line.Hopefully they will look forward to more stories about Willie and Wendy Worm.

Lawyers Hate Reading About Foul Play From Their OwnEthics Violations Expose Corrupt AttorneysCan an adult online dating service provide clues to the unethical legal practices of a corrupt law firm?An insurance scam starts the fray. In the middle is a well-intended minority businessman. A state ethics investigation is ongoing behind the scenes and on the federal level a sting is quietly in the works. Innocent autistic children unknowingly are affected. Can a secret society and a long-standing secret expose evil for what it is?Join the regular cast of players from Prairie Winds Golf Course and a few unsavory characters on a memorable ride up the River Road. Attorneys hate reading about the despicable actions of their own. Can they really act like this and get away with it?˃˃˃ A Cozy Mystery That Includes Teens With Special NeedsA golf cart flips. An attorney files for an injury settlement. An Internet dating site fuels an affair. A tainted judge can be bought. A secret law society influences corruption. Online flirtations. A murder. The clues abound.Caught in the cross hairs are two teenagers with special needs that are trying to adjust to life outside their resident children's home by serving an apprenticeship at Prairie Winds Golf Course. Be on your toes in this character-based novel. You'll have to pay special attention to the social issues that are used as character behavior puzzle pieces in this mystery.Savant-like tendencies, Dementia and hunting with falcons is intertwined with Native American customs, thoroughbred racing and a trip up the River Road to Lighthouse Point. Can revealing a dark secret in this cozy mystery settle Pabby's Score? ˃˃˃ Want To Figure Out An Ending?This is pure entertainment for sleuths that want to figure out an ending. Character behavior clues are plentiful. What isn't so clear is the outcome.This busy novel includes a golf cart accident, an injury settlement lawsuit, unethical attorneys, a corrupt judge, alcoholism, teenagers with special needs, an Internet dating affair, Dementia, falcons, a trip on the river road to Lighthouse Point, Native American customs, thoroughbred racing and murder. They are skillfully interwoven like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle.Be sharp and be prepared to be entertained. The richness of the characters shines. ˃˃˃ Pure Entertainment With Mystery, Suspense, and IntrigueThis is not a whodunnit. What is at question is how is it going to end? What is the motive? Could situations like this exist? It is realistic fiction at its finest.The novel has an abundance of rich, well-developed characters. Their behavior, mannerisms, and tendencies offer clues to the final pages of the story. Pabby and Shae, two teenagers with special needs, are the showstoppers.Be prepared for a complex storyline and a variety of well-oiled topics that all weave together. There is greed, corruption, laughter, confusion, hope, innocence, love, hate, sex, mystery, suspense, drama, intrigue, and shock as well as offering a rainbow of emotions.Challenge yourself to figure it out and be entertained by the characters in the process.Click On This Today!

The Adventures of the 4 Weiner Doggies is based on the true lives of Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Honey who are residents of Las Vegas, Nevada U.S.A. Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Honey love each other so much - every day they walk together, eat together, play together, and fall asleep together. They are inseparable little girls who are so loyal and dedicated to each other but yet are mischievous continuously! Peanut and Jelly are full sisters and Butter and Honey are half sisters. They have become lifelong sisters who enjoy each other's love and affection. Stay tuned for the sequel book of the Adventures of the 4 Weiner Doggies when Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Honey experience their first overseas vacation together in Europe - Silly Honey tries to compose herself when she visits her first German Hofbrauhaus.

For eleven years in a row, John Applefeller has entered his highly original apple desserts in The Worldwide Dessert Contest. And every year he's watched his delectable treats turn into disasters while the evil Sylvester Sweet wins first prize. But this year, when John's greatest creation, the world's largest pancake, flops, he and his sidekicks decide to seek help from the king of dessert chefs, the magical Captain B. Rollie Ragoon.

Mystery and Fantasy Amid DiscriminationHow Does A victim React?Racial tension had been building for years near Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis. Minority businessman Tuey O'Tweety faced the brunt of the discrimination.Life becomes more difficult for Tuey when the frustrations of harassment become a daily nuisance. Corrupt politicians, manipulated city hall employees and hypocritical community leaders add to the unrelenting aggravation.Through an odd connection Tuey lands with an eclectic group of golfing misfits. Daily visits to the golf course expose him to an unfamiliar slice of life. An unlikely player leads him down a seemingly innocent path. The world of black and the world of white become intertwined in a world of intricate fantasy.Join head golf pro J Dub Schroeder and his brother, Curt, as they open the clubhouse doors to a man trying to find his way out of an impoverished situation.˃˃˃ Satire and HypocritesHypocritical community leaders at City Hall enforce specific nuisances in local ordinances. Many affect minority businessman Tuey O'Tweety.However Tuey lives in a simple world trying to balance basic needs. He reacts in a way that pours gasoline on the flame.Enter J Dub Schroeder and his brother, Curt. They provide an opportunity that no leader dared to suggest. But for Tuey the golf course property provided an escape into fantasy after an encounter with an odd group. Hypocrites beware! The mind can deliver a warped sense of reality.This is a satire with a lot of dialect.˃˃˃ City Hall Decisions Can Bring Unpredictable ResultsOfficials at City Hall have envying responsibility. However all of their decisions are not popular with the public. Citizens react to their policies in varying ways. One such member of the public, Tuey O'Tweety, grew tired of the unrelenting aggravation caused by minor violations.Frustration and unhappiness subside when local golf course operators J Dub and Curt Schroeder provide Tuey with a lucrative business opportunity. However, daily trips to the golf course open up relationships with a host of eclectic figures.Tuey's mind becomes misguided. A confused state twists reality. Try to figure out the how he deals with the situation at hand. Explore the convoluted path through the fairways of Prairie Winds Golf Course that has become "Tuey's Course."Click on this today!