Books published by publisher Big Golden Publishing

In which three emerald necklaces cause everyone in Oz to forget all about Princess Ozma, the Wizard, and Glinda the Good and acknowledge instead a fat old king named Skamperoo as supreme rule! The mystic enchantment is responsible as well for the appearance of the glorious Wishing Horse, the most magnificent white steed imaginable.Only Dorothy and Pigasus, the flying poetical pig, can save the realm…“…Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever—these books are for readers of all ages.”—Ray Bradbury“The Land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation…the Oz books continue to exert their spell…and those who read [them] are often made what they were not—imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders, life.”—Gore Vidal“I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.”—Stephen R. Donaldson

“Curses, ghosts and psychos, oh my! Does everything end with my death?” Stevie asked….Growing up in Sleepy Hollow, NY, seventeen-year old Stevie Nixon had always believed that that the Legend of the Headless Horseman was just that—a legend. That was until she was thrust into the middle of a 200-year old curse. A curse cast by a vengeful witch on her great-times-eight grandfather, the horseman himself. Now, instead of worrying about which college she will be applying to during her senior year at Sleepy Hollow High, she’s more concerned about finding ways to break the curse—and save her life. With the Winter Solstice, Stevie begins working on the second clue with the help of her family and friends. But it’s not clear sailing. Chris Lehr, one of her oldest and closest friends, is having major troubles of his own, and needs Stevie to help him through. Crushed between two looming problems, Stevie wonders if there is any way to manage both. Tensions and frustrations exacerbate Stevie’s dilemma until all she wants is to be done with this Wicked Winter.

Lexie Carrigan has just arrived at her dream college, and she finds it's not all it's cracked up to be. Faced with having to hide her magic from roommates and new friends, she struggles to find her footing in a new world. Luckily, she's repairing her relationship with Gavon and her sisters--and focused on helping him repair the tear that he made as a boy.But as Lexie navigates her new world, she begins to question what old enemies are up to--and whether Gavon is being entirely truthful about them. And when an unexpected visitor shows up, she's sure that if she's not already involved, she's going to get sucked into it soon enough. Just as long as her non-magical roommate doesn't find out.

I Miss My Nana is a tender story about the love between a mother, daughter, and Nana. In the child’s point of view she explains the fun things she and her Nana experience and how she can keep these special memories close in her heart. It validates the feelings of grief that she is experiencing prior to death and after her Nana dies. A death of any kind is difficult but to a child it can be devastating. This book shares how spending time with the one you love before they die are moments to be treasured. Included in the book are pages that can be colored and are intended as permanent pages to tell the story.Karen Martinat is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has years of experience in grief counseling and has come up with unique ways of helping children cope with their feelings of grief. Exercises in the back of the book will assist parents, grandparents and children to cope with the sadness they may be experiencing. The workbook pages included allows healing to begin when a loss has occurred.

In the highly acclaimed "Boss Before 30", you can learn how to open your own business as a young entrepreneur. Become business minded at a young age and realize gain your financial freedom before the age of 30!Are you tired of being trapped in rat race of life? Are you a young adult who seeks more than to work a 9-5? In the world of business, age means nothing, with the guidelines stated in "Boss Before 30", you can set yourself on the path of entrepreneurial success at a young age. It is never too early to start thinking like your own boss! Guidelines on how to become financially responsible, how to plan for your future business, and how to gain the traits of a successful entrepreneur are just a sample of the information and knowledge contained in this book. Author Theo Walker opened his first successful business at the age of 26 and has not looked back to the world of working for others since. The feeling of having your career in your hands and the potential to your success being unlimited is one of the best in the world and this book was written to help others achieve this feeling as well. It is written in a down to earth and straight to the point style to benefit the reader. Stop wasting time making other people's dreams come true, and start your journey to becoming your own boss before the age of 30 today!

Young Adult supernatural fantasyA love potion made with haste out of jealousy puts Dorian into a comalike state. A rare orchid that blooms only once a year could save his life, but the precious flowers are fiercely guarded by Liam and his werewolf pack. The acolytes of the coven are forbidden to enter the forest and the young apprentices volunteer to make the journey that will test their loyalty and courage.Will they succeed?

Tucker Clark, a Tombstone marshal from the 19th century, had imagined traveling to the future since he was a boy when his Pa shared stories of people disappearing through a portal in town. Tucker receives solid proof of the portal’s existence and succeeds in crossing through, but as his boots land in the 21st century, the hair on the back of his neck stood straight up. He turns and finds a set of mesmerizing amber eyes staring at him. Tucker believes it’s fate that brought them together.Lucy Stewart, the woman from the 21st century, is destined to die young, or so she overheard as a child. She’s felt the angel of death riding on a dark cloud over her head ever since. Then one night, a handsome, rugged cowboy with intelligent, piercing blue eyes materializes out of thin air, changing her life forever. Lucy’s afraid of breaking her #1 rule to never make plans for the future and must fight her feelings for Tucker.They soon find themselves on the same train, heading to Haven’s Cove. As they confront unforeseen dangers and secrets of the past, Tucker must find a way to show Lucy they belong together.Will Tucker convince Lucy she’s worthy of love and a future? Will Lucy overcome her fear of dying and fulfill Tucker’s desire to find a feisty, beautiful firecracker of his own?

Golden Book Award Winner.Spooky and funny, a heroic fantasy adventure for middle-grade children. Nikki and her impish cousin, Jack, find a mysterious black pumpkin in the forest on Halloween. A wise talking skeleton, Wishbone, tells them that the ghosts of the Trinity of Wishmothers are trapped inside the pumpkin and can’t be freed without their wands. The children offer their help, so the skeleton takes them on a journey to the world of Creepy Hollow to retrieve the three wands he hid long ago in Red Crow Forest, the Tower of Shadows, and the Cave of Spooks. Ghoulina, the beautiful vegetarian ghoul, and Catman, who was once a man, join them on their quest. They must face danger and conquer evil every step of the way as they search for the Wands before the wicked Hobgoblin and his henchman, a Tasmanian Devil, can get their hands on them. This is a fun, humorous and touching story for kids, with plenty of character interaction woven into a backdrop of scary danger, heroic action and lessons to be learned.Editorial reviews:"Szabo and Bonadonna’s story crackles with action and excitement. Their storytelling moves with the speed of lightning, but never lets the reader get lost. The atmosphere is just spooky enough to be fun but never enough to be too scary. Nikki and Jack are terrific characters. Their humorous bickering and genuine affection for each other make them very relatable. Wishbone Jones and Catman are good-natured foils for the snarky, sometimes cranky Ghoulina. Together, the band of heroes’ quick wits and courage in the face of deadly crows, evil Shadows, and wicked Spooks, will thrill anyone who picks it up. The megalomaniacal Hobart T. Hobgoblin is a great villain, who chews up the scenery every time he shows up. Though we never feel sorry for him, we learn enough about his past to understand him. There are also some valuable lessons to be learned along the way. Nikki and Jack must figure out for themselves that while selfishness and greed can lead to a bad end, courage and self-sacrifice can help defeat evil. Szabo and Bonadonna weave this into the story with great skill."~Fletcher Vredenburg"This is book one in a series and I am already wondering what ghoulish adventures await this heroic team. As a teacher, I look for books that teach a good lesson and this one will not disappoint. I recommend this book for home or school libraries for children from ages 6 to 12. I gave it 5 Howling Halloween stars!" ~Children's author and teacher Janet Balletta"Not only does this tale—perfect for ages six to young teens--entertain, it teaches important lessons on how to work with others to accomplish goals, how to face fear, the importance of safety, and how to make difficult decisions. A cast of endearing (and some not so sweet) characters, non-stop action and plenty of twists and turns engages and delights." ~Author Sandra Novelly"I had such fun reading this, it’s a while since I’ve read a book written for children, and I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of sophistication there is, while still maintaining a tale suitable for the younger reader. The characters leapt off the page, acted naturally and, this is important for me as a reader, I felt for them, cared for them. There were distinct differences between the different stars in the book, both the real children and the mythical ones, well described and the writing flowed from page to page. I must also mention the illustrations, also delightful, although there were fewer towards the end of the book and I would have loved more of them. A great book to buy for your children or grandchildren." ~Author Lucinda E. Clarke"There is magic in this story! A book that will satisfy the hungry reader. It will not be disappointing. This story is intriguing and adventurous. It is engaging, well written and easy to read. You can sense the emotions, courage and fears. It teaches children and young teens a lesson in responsibility." ~Author Mary Ann Vitale

7th grade detective Harper Madigan works alone. He doesn't need the vice principal assigning him a new partner to keep him in line, especially a stuffed-shirt wannabe-journalist who totally cramps his style. And he especially doesn’t need his troublemaker ex-girlfriend showing up out of the blue and asking for his help. She’s accused of attacking the star of the school musical, and with her less-than-sparkling track record, she’s only one suspension away from getting expelled. Only Harper believes she’s innocent, and now it’s up to him to prove it, even if it means making an enemy of the PTA mafia, risking his agency, and confronting the mistakes of his own dark past. But when his new partner insists on doing everything by the book, and his old nemesis–the one bully he can’t catch–starts harassing his clients, it’s going to take more than just detective work to solve the case.

Can a half villain ever be a full hero?Damien Locke didn't choose for his supervillain mom to disown him - just because he sort of defied her and ruined her evil plans to take over Golden City - and he didn't choose for his superpower to be flying, a superhero ability that involves his least favorite thing: heights. But now that he's living with his dad's superhero family and enrolling at Heroesworth Academy, he's ready to embrace his new life, get his H, and finally belong somewhere. But belonging isn't as easy as signing up for classes, and Damien finds himself struggling to fit in more than ever.Just when he's sure his fate as a hero has been decided, though, he gets a new villain power that he can't control. And things only get worse when he accidentally screws up one of his sidekick Sarah's gadgets, altering her personality and turning her into a crazed, anti-supervillain vigilante - leaving him no choice but to team up with her annoying superhero boyfriend if he hopes to have any chance of getting the old Sarah back, before she captures - or kills - another supervillain like him.