Books published by publisher Blue Dot Books

Ever wonder why life doesn't always go according to plan? Perhaps you had a big party to go to when you came down with a terrible cold. Or you were up to play quarterback when you twisted your ankle. Or your favorite shirt got a hole in it exactly when you were about to show it off to a friend. You might chalk it up to bad luck, poor timing, or straight up clumsiness. Nathanial Thatcher believed he'd drawn the short straw in life and blamed his weak immune system for keeping him locked up in his sanitized bedroom. It took his 12th birthday wish to cure him and finally pull the trick off his eyes revealing the true culprits of his situation, and perhaps yours, the sprites! Now Nathanial must take on these wish thieves if he is to keep his health. But how does one boy stand up against a society of sprites who make their living from using humans like factories? His new friend Aliya might know, but Nathanial must rescue her off that pirate ship and let a dagger guide them through enemy filled terrain before they can reach the only sprites sympathetic enough to help them, the wish sprites. The alternative is not acceptable and Nathanial will do whatever it takes to gain control over his own life.

Ever wonder why life doesn’t always go according to plan? Perhaps you had a big party to go to when you came down with a terrible cold. Or you were up to play quarterback when you twisted your ankle. Or your favorite shirt got a hole in it exactly when you were about to show it off to a friend. You might chalk it up to bad luck, poor timing, or straight up clumsiness. Nathanial Thatcher believed he’d drawn the short straw in life and blamed his weak immune system for keeping him locked up in his sanitized bedroom. It took his twelfth birthday wish to cure him and finally pull the trick off his eyes revealing the true culprits of his situation, and perhaps yours, the sprites! Now Nathanial must take on these wish thieves if he is to keep his health. But how does one boy stand up against a society of sprites who make their living from using humans like factories? His new friend Aliya might know, but Nathanial must rescue her off that pirate ship and let a dagger guide them through enemy filled terrain before they can reach the only sprites sympathetic enough to help them, the wish sprites. The alternative is not acceptable and Nathanial will do whatever it takes to gain control over his own life.

Bread Science is a practical guide to bread-making that explores both the steps of the process (mixing dough, using preferments and sourdough starter, shaping dough, baking, and more) and the science behind it. The science is presented in detail but in a language suitable for all bread makers. With over 250 photos and drawings, references, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index, Bread Science makes bread-making approachable and fun. This book is a complement to any bread recipe book and a must for the home baker.

Ever wonder why life doesn’t always go according to plan? Perhaps you had a big party to go to when you came down with a terrible cold. Or you were up to play quarterback when you twisted your ankle. Or your favorite shirt got a hole in it exactly when you were about to show it off to a friend. You might chalk it up to bad luck, poor timing, or straight up clumsiness. Nathanial Thatcher believed he’d drawn the short straw in life and blamed his weak immune system for keeping him locked up in his sanitized bedroom. It took his twelfth birthday wish to cure him and finally pull the trick off his eyes revealing the true culprits of his situation, and perhaps yours, the sprites!Now Nathanial must take on these wish thieves if he is to keep his health. But how does one boy stand up against a society of sprites who make their living from using humans like factories? His new friend Aliya might know, but Nathanial must rescue her off that pirate ship and let a dagger guide them through enemy filled terrain before they can reach the only sprites sympathetic enough to help them, the wish sprites. The alternative is not acceptable and Nathanial will do whatever it takes to gain control over his own life.

What happens when you find yourself turning into the thing you despise? Becoming a sprite has come with the consequence of learning how to be tricky, a trait Nathanial has never respected but now relies on for his survival. He must use this skill to navigate the castle walls in which young sprites are learning how to properly dominate the planet.Having come here to free Aliya, Nathanial must now save her from a fate worse than her imprisonment, but she may not be the only one in need of a rescue. A voice is calling to him from within the diamond veins of the volcanic walls, and if he isn’t careful, Nathanial could find himself trapped within the diamond forever.Join Nathanial on this third exciting book in the Nathanial Thatcher Series

Storm the castle. Raise the dead. Bring the world to its knees. Best. Date night. EVER.In this heart-stopping, dark fantasy, two thieves charge through an epic battle between monsters and men. One, a necromancer, a sorceress who uses black magic to manipulate the dead. The other, a rogue assassin and skilled swordsman. Enemies to both armies, allied only to each other, they face doom at every moment on a suicide mission to steal from a holy king.

Nellybug may be the first tooth fairy but it doesn't mean she's got the job all figured out. Everyone is calling on her, requesting protection from the Nightmares or more supplies, always more supplies. She's good at it but, I mean, she's just one fairy. One of these days, she'll get it all figured out and get ahead of schedule. Not any time soon though as a mysterious, poisonous threat labeled as shadow frost moves into Neverland and kills anything it touches. She must gather support and lead a team of friends and warriors to search for the source, running into pirates, spiders, bats, and even a shoe-collecting ogre along the way. If the team can come together and figure out how to defeat the creatures of darkness, they just might have a chance of saving Neverland...unless a mad gardener has his way.

Ever wonder why life doesn’t always go according to plan? Perhaps you had a big party to go to when you came down with a terrible cold. Or you were up to play quarterback when you twisted your ankle. Or your favorite shirt got a hole in it exactly when you were about to show it off to a friend. You might chalk it up to bad luck, poor timing, or straight up clumsiness. Nathanial Thatcher believed he’d drawn the short straw in life and blamed his weak immune system for keeping him locked up in his sanitized bedroom. It took his twelfth birthday wish to cure him and finally pull the trick off his eyes revealing the true culprits of his situation, and perhaps yours, the sprites! Now Nathanial must take on these wish thieves if he is to keep his health. But how does one boy stand up against a society of sprites who make their living from using humans like factories? His new friend Aliya might know, but Nathanial must rescue her off that pirate ship and let a dagger guide them through enemy filled terrain before they can reach the only sprites sympathetic enough to help them, the wish sprites. The alternative is not acceptable and Nathanial will do whatever it takes to gain control over his own life.

What happens when you find yourself turning into the thing you despise? Becoming a sprite has come with the consequence of learning how to be tricky, a trait Nathanial has never respected but now relies on for his survival. He must use this skill to navigate the castle walls in which young sprites are learning how to properly dominate the planet. Having come here to free Aliya, Nathanial must now save her from a fate worse than her imprisonment, but she may not be the only one in need of a rescue. A voice is calling to him from within the diamond veins of the volcanic walls, and if he isn’t careful, Nathanial could find himself trapped within the diamond forever.

Know your characters!Above the plot, the rising action, and every little twist, the beating heart of every great work of fiction is character. People your readers can understand, root for, love, or despise. And there's no better way to make engaging characters than to spend time with them yourself. This fun collection of over three hundred questions and writing prompts is a template for writers to do just that. From basic information, to deeply held personal believes, to behaviors in common and ridiculous situations, this book helps writers spend time with their creations, to understand them on a profound level, resulting in better, more layered fiction.

Midlam is at war.The lives of the royal heirs are on the line.The First Minister of Florida wants Kansas, and wants Prince Andrew dead.The Queen of Pacifica’s deepest secret is revealed.Oz is abducted, and Drew will stop at nothing to find her. Fearing for the lives of the royal heirs, the Emperor takes them into hiding. He wants to protect them, but also wants to prepare them for battle. He trains them into finely honed athletes, not realizing that the time when they’ll need to test their strength is closing in on them.When Oz goes missing, Drew, Zed, and the Emperor set out to walk across Colorado and Kansas during winter and war, a journey that will propel the Emperor to become William Blackshear, and will bring him closer to the man who, if they get to Oz in time, will become the other half of Ozoo.