Books published by publisher Dorrance

Burgess Bear is an amputee since his younger years. But living with just one leg is easy for him—he’ll show how. He wears an artificial leg to help him stand, walk, and run normally as the others. With his wife Marie, he begins his day preparing a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs, warm oatmeal, wheat toast with honey, and freshly squeezed orange juice—a meal shared with fun and love. This is the start of their adventures.

Corldby Julie RupertWhile working on a mathematical equation in front of their home computer, two siblings, Cassie and Tony, are sucked into the computer monitor and into a world inside a computer system ruled by a mysterious sentient being—Corld.Cassie and Tony discover that Corld is populated by children who are brimming with ideas that Corld seems intent on manipulating for its own cryptic end.Complications further arise when Bella, Cassie and Tony’s mother, finds herself dragged the same way as her daughter and son went.Now, all three members of the family find themselves trapped in a strange world where only ideas matter. And as each one is separated from the others, their chances of escape become dimmer every minute.About the AuthorJulie Rupert has lived as a registered nurse and midwife in Australia and in Zimbabwe and Namibia. In Mozambique, she switched to various farming experiences and to her life long interest in caring for animals. She continues with this now, in Australia.(2012, paperback, 162 pages)

I closed my eyes, raised my chin to heaven, and felt the words surround me. They filled my heart with love, encouragement and boundless hope. I dreamt of marching over Russian tanks, freeing the Jews in Europe, opening schools in Africa. My chest filled with pride. I knew I could do anything; I could live the dream of my young President...My fate was sealed. I knew I had to become part of the greatest challenge of my generation, the new generation. Patriotism served as the inspiration for Joe Berardino's tour in Vietnam, flying the mighty gunship. Like countless other American servicemen, hard work, perseverance, and tenacity became ingrained in Joe's character, allowing him to accomplish his life's goals, including earning a scholarship to attend Michigan State University. Death in the Midnight Sky is about the bravery and honor of the U.S. serviceman; about their honor and integrity; and about their inherent truth and honesty. About the Author Joe Berardino enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of seventeen and began working as a weapons mechanic. He later volunteered to become a gunner during the Vietnam War, where he studied under his mentor, Ron, who later encouraged him to take night classes and further his education. Upon graduation from Michigan State University, Joe climbed the ranks to eventually become a colonel, working at the Pentagon. Joe currently resides in West Palm Beach, Florida with his wife, and he enjoys playing golf and flying airplanes. He is the proud father of three children and grandfather of six grandchildren.

They only come out at night, those dancing, flitting pinpoints of light. And there are children all over the world, glass jar in one hand, lid with holes in the other, leaping and jumping as they try to capture these lights for their very own. What are they – fairies? Nope, they’re fireflies! What child hasn’t tried to catch a jarful of fireflies to light up her room? That warm yellow glow attracts our attention as they dip and sway under trees and around bushes, and some even seem to be attracted back to us as they hover near our heads, seeming to say, "Here I am, catch me if you can!" In My Firefly Friend, one little girl has a special firefly who visits her every night, glowing just outside her window as she is tucked into her bed ready to sleep. Although she wants very much to catch him with her jar, she also appreciates his beauty as he flits freely through the night, returning to visit when he knows she is waiting for him.

This realistic novel takes us on a journey with a girl and her family traveling with Isaac Newton. Their adventure is full of love, discovery, and the thrill of science. About the Author Barbara ten Brink is a science educator of 46 years, 36 years as a science administrator. She holds three degrees in science and a master's degree in school administration. Dr. ten Brink has served as president of several science education organizations serving teachers internationally and within the state of Texas. She was awarded a $2.95 million federal grant to study water quality in Texas. In 2000, she received the distinguished service award from the city of Austin. In 2008, she received the Conservator of the Colorado River Award which she shared with Lady Bird Johnson.

From the time he was born, Clyde has never known kindness from humans. Since departing the green pasture where he was born and the protection of his mother, instead, he has known only hunger and isolation. All that changes when a man in a uniform appears--but is it too late? Can Clyde still be helped? About the Author With Clyde's Forever Home, Diane Yoder Bubier has combined two of her passions: horses and writing. She is a member of ETI Corral 66, a faction of Equestrian Trails Incorporated, where she serves as the group's secretary.