Books published by publisher Young Mountain Publishing

Agent Onyx, also known as Slinky by her human family, was more than happy to spend her Earth-life hiding under beds and cuddling with her girl, Mindy. But when it’s time for Mindy to go away to college, Slinky finds herself being moved to a strange new apartment, away from her sister and the comfort of her home. Just as Kimba is taking big steps toward being an agent in training and Slinky is adjusting to her new life, the timid black cat finds herself accidentally separated from Mindy. Can Kimba, Thoth, Special Agent Artemis, and the rest of the cats at headquarters find Slinky before she is lost on Earth forever? Slinky Steps Out is Book 4 in the Cats in the Mirror series. Some cats are born on Earthand never know who they really are. Others are sent. They are undercover for their years on Earth. They know who they are. They know that they are notfrom Earth at all. And they are part of a bigger plan.

Best Juvenile Book 2018 from the Oklahoma Writers' Federation! Fire-breathing dragon headed her way! Princess Bianca had never set foot outside the castle walls. Not once in her over-protected, pink, fluffy life. But when a dragon was spotted in the land and fear spread that the monster had conquered the king and his brave knights, Bianca realized that it was her duty to protect her kingdom. She will have to prove that she can be braver and stronger than anyone believed because the threat outside the protection of her castle tower was more dangerous and magical than she ever imagined possible.Perfect book for fairy-tale fans and dragon-lovers alike!

Mystical and magical- The Mystery Puzzle appears to children when they need it most by connecting its pieces to show picture clues helping children solve and better understand their feelings.In this story, Liam has moved to a new neighborhood. He left behind his old house, his old school, and his old friends. It has been difficult for Liam to make new friends, and this fills him with sadness. Until suddenly, The Mystery Puzzle appears on his desk in his bedroom. Find out how The Mystery Puzzle helps Liam! This book helps children with understanding:Magical realismFriendshipFeelings and emotions New schoolNew EnvironmentSpecial NeedsKindnessAcceptance

Henry Vestin always believed that, despite being a carpenter with no training in swordplay or survival, he could lead Isabelle and his friends to safety. He thought he could defy an emperor and protect Isabelle from harm. He was certain that love and friendship would help them survive.' He was wrong.' The second volume in the Tale of Light and Shadow series follows Henry and his friends after the disastrous battle at the Iron Pass. Horrors await the band of travelers in strange new lands. Crippled and broken, Henry must rely on his friends more than ever. New allies and foes find them at every turn, but which are friendly and which are deadly? Isabelle, now a slave in Neverak, finds herself surrounded by enemies, uncertain about the fate of her friends, and relying on only herself to survive. The Emperor moves forward with his plans of conquest, spurred on by the Seer's dark prophecy, but he has not forgotten those who defied him.' Return to the world of Atolas, where swords and daggers extend life or end it, where feuds and friendships influence kingdoms and courtships, and where magic is feared by all but a few.

"Understanding suffering always helps the energy of compassion to be born." ~ Thich Nhat HanhIn an instant my husband stripped away my identity as wife, stay-at-home mom, and best friend. With his suicide, our world changed forever. He'd been the center of our universe, but then he was gone. Grief is a dark journey, one often tainted with judgment and false perceptions. Add the word 'suicide' to the mix and more complications arise. This memoir, Free Fall, is intended for those who may be facing their own tragedy and feeling alone, hopeless, confused, scared, and misunderstood.Free Fall is the journey of piecing our lives back together—overcoming children's anxiety as we traversed the brutal grief and trauma process, learning to say the words 'widow' and 'single mom' without cringing, surviving the fall out with friends and family who simply couldn't understand our healing process, triumphing over the stigma of 'suicide', forgiving my husband, and finding peace after chaos.Free Fall is for widows, widowers, parents, survivors of suicide, family members or friends of one who mourns. This story is for anyone who needs encouragement that there is another side to grief. There is. We're there now. We're looking back and holding our hands out to you saying, "hang in there, you're not alone, and you'll get here, too."

Tracy had it all. He was the star baseball player in his league, did well in school, and had wealthy parents that loved him. Life was great… and perhaps a little boring. Then one spring day Will showed up. Who was this mysterious kid with the half-smile and monster baseball swing? The boys became fast friends, and spent a magical and carefree summer exploring the woods surrounding the enormous estate Tracy lived on. And then something happened that would test their friendship and change their lives forever…

Dottie didn’t mean to run away. But when she accidentally slipped out of her collar on the Razorback Greenway Trail during a Saturday walk, she began a day of adventure—exploring the town and the University of Arkansas campus. Along her journey she meets new friends and even learns how to Call the Hogs. She always planned to be home before dark, but will she still be able to find the way back to her girl Mindy when her daring day is done?“Dottie’s Daring Day” is a companion book to the best-selling, award-winning Cats in the Mirror series and a sequel of sorts to the #1 amazon best-selling dog adventure story "Max's Wild Night."

A popular character education professional transforms ANTI-BULLYING into PRO-KINDNESS and PRO-EMPATHY with theseten powerful, true stories. Each tells of ordinary people who leave an indelible, positive imprint on humanity by making a simple choice. Story characters choose to react with selflessness rather than selfishness, with gentleness rather than violence, with love and kindness rather than hate or anger. Any of us can choose to be a bucket filler, a person who treats others with kindness, or a bucket dipper, a person who treats others carelessly. Reading level is age 9 to adult. Share these unforgettable stories with children you love and easily teach the power of compassion, forgiveness, and the miracles that can be created by expressing love. For use in classrooms and families, each story ends with "Let's Talk About It", discussion questions that will facilitate talks about feelings and choices. The READING LEVEL is for children, age 9 and up. Parents, teachers, and social workers are also enjoying the stories!

Slavery among the Indians of the Northwest Coast of America was once a common practice. The journals of early explorers document the reasons for this practice; methods of obtaining slaves; treatment and uses (from benevolent to extremely cruel) of these unfortunate people; and many other aspects of their daily lives.This research paper documents many facets concerning the practice of slavery: Large sea-going war canoes going on raiding expeditions from the Columbia River southward along the Oregon Coast; debt slavery; social organization resulting in and dependent on a slave-based economy; gambling away wives, children, and themselves into lifelong slavery; circumstances under which slaves were returned to their families; reasons for killing slaves.

BOOK SUMMARYTo escape the wrath of Egon, Clara finds herself Deep in the Black Forest. It is a world of mystery and magic; creatures and animals, fairy tale princesses, and a Snow Queen. Prince Dustin, the Nutcracker Prince, is determined to protect Clara from Egon. Vicious and vile, Egon is not far behind and determined on getting revenge.Clara, a sweet and timid 12-year old, soon discovers that her uncle is a wizard in this far away land and that he is at the center of the chain of events. This thrilling fantasy adventure re-tells the story of the fairy tale, The Nutcracker, taking the reader along for the ride…a classic for all seasons!Excerpt © Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.Chapter 10 – Egon Egon, spewing and cursing, trampled through the halls of the Castle of Bosartig. He was rage walking. All the mice in the kingdom that saw him from a distance backed off and quickly fled the other way, probably hoping they had not been spotted. Those less fortunate, quickly learned the folly of being in the path of a mouse gone mad.Egon had already given orders to have all the mouse soldiers ready by the time he made it to the front of the castle.The mouse soldiers were lined up row by row by the time Egon made it out to the castle’s courtyard. Many gulped when Egon appeared.“Mice!” Egon bellowed.“Yes, King Egon.” The mouse soldiers shivered as they quickly knelt in unison.King Egon thrust his sword in the air above his head. “We are on our way to the Ice Palace. Nordika thinks her army can protect Dustin and that young girl. Can she protect them?” Egon said with an evil laugh.The mouse soldiers said nothing. They hung their heads low.“You!” Egon hollered as he pointed to one of the mouse soldiers up front. All heads immediately turned. Some mice could be heard sighing with relief. Egon was not speaking to them.The soldier Egon pointed out quickly ran forward. Directly in front of Egon, he knelt down on one knee and bowed his head. “Yes, King Egon,” he said meekly, almost in a whisper. Tears could be seen welling up in the soldier’s eyes.“I remember you from our last battle,” Egon continued as he walked from side to side with his head held high.The poor mouse soldier softly responded, “Yes.”“Stand and look behind you!” Egon ordered while he rammed his sword into its holster.The mouse soldier jumped up and looked at the rows of mouse soldiers still kneeling with their faces partly lowered.“Now, tell me what you see.”The mouse soldier looked perplexed and gulped. In a shrill and confused voice, he responded, “Mouse soldiers?”Egon walked from left to right and templed his sharp claws, tapping them together in front of his chest. “Yes, mouse soldiers,” he affirmed in a commanding low voice. “And none of those faces will be here tomorrow if we don’t get that girl and Dustin by the stroke of the next hour.”Egon then charged forward. The mouse soldiers followed quickly behind him. Their long tails swished from side to side, leaving marks in the snow.