Books published by publisher Fresh Ink Group

Princess Lil is a sad pony. Her little girl grew up and went away. Now Lil is in a scary place with lots of mean ponies. A fun furry farm-cat called Taffy and a nice roan horse named Pearly try to help. It even looks like Princess Lil might have a chance to cheer up special-needs children, too, but she is already too hurt and too sick. Princess Lil is about the differences between loyal friends and those who bully others. It shows the power of caring about ourselves and the people who look out for us. Is it too late for a sad pony in a scary place? The answer might just depend on how much we all love Princess Lil.

Flying from his beloved island home of O'ahu to Seattle, Max is confused and conflicted about where he's headed and why. Talking about his feelings seems like an uncomfortable prospect, so he intends to just make it through the minimal two-week stay, then retreat to his comfort zone. As it turns out, two weeks is more than enough to change your life forever.Sarah works hard to coordinate her older brother's first-time visit, and she is elated to finally meet him. Now that he's here, though, Sarah's summer plans are being derailed. Maxie seems anxious to leave--he's brooding in his room and even fighting with other boys in the neighborhood! Sarah is desperate for a plan to keep Maxie safe and happy so she'll have a chance at the sibling relationship she always dreamed of. She receives help from an unlikely source--Athena, Goddess of War and Wisdom. It appears Athena faces challenges with a brother of her own and, as a team, they may be able to foster some peace.

D.J. and her dad moved far from the small town and only home she ever knew. Now she’s starting middle school in the city with kids she’s never met. She tries to make friends, but they all appear to be slaves to screen time. D.J. just likes to garden, nurturing plants, watching them grow and thrive. It seems she’ll never find a way to fit in, but then she awakens in a gorgeous garden where she meets Persephone, Goddess of Spring. She must be dreaming; her new friend can’t possibly be real—and what could she know about getting along with gamers? D.J. really needs some ideas, or she might never find her own place in a complicated world.Daisy, Bold & Beautiful is the debut novel of middle-schooler Ellie Collins, daughter of award-winning author Stephanie Collins. Boys and girls alike will appreciate Ellie’s keen eye for the challenges of growing up that she and her friends must face. Discover the wonderful writing of Ellie now, then follow her to learn about her writing and more books to come.

Freshman year is just starting, and already Mylee fears her family is falling apart. She’s not interested in dating or any of the high-school drama it brings, but that’s just what she gets when Sam, the most popular guy at school, invites her to the Homecoming dance. Mylee needs advice, so she summons Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, her secret confidant.Tyson is worried about Mylee, his best friend and teammate. Already sad about her family woes, he’s livid that Slimeball Sam is trying to ooze his way into her life. And she seems to be falling for Sam’s act! Worse, Ty is worried all this attention from such a popular guy will place Mylee officially out of his league.What does an ancient Greek goddess know about modern teenage romance? Can My and Ty save their friendship and discover what matters most?

In the beginning, all animals were born wild and free. Ollie, however, was born in a cage and has spent his entire life in a zoo. Everything he knew, he learned from his mother and through the bars of his confinement. His life was totally dependent upon humans. He always had plenty to eat and it was fun watching the humans who visited daily, especially the little ones. Life was comfortable and Ollie grew up soft.But as fate would have it, that is all going to change. Ollie is thrown into a completely new environment of which he knows nothing. Ollie will have to learn new things in order to survive without the help of humans. He will make new friends, but the real world is wild. He will also find those who would hurt him. Can he toughen up and make a new life for himself?

Freshman year is just starting, and already Mylee fears her family is falling apart. She's not interested in dating or any of the high-school drama it brings, but that's just what she gets when Sam, the most popular guy at school, invites her to the Homecoming dance. Mylee needs advice, so she summons Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, her secret confidant.Tyler is worried about Mylee, his best friend and teammate. Already sad about her family woes, he's livid that Slimeball Sam is trying to ooze his way into her life. And she seems to be falling for Sam's act! Worse, Ty is worried all this attention from such a popular guy will place Mylee officially out of his league.What does an ancient Greek goddess know about modern teenage romance? Can My and Ty save their friendship and discover what matters most?

The Hippo Campus transports children and people of all ages on an educational tour of the human brain. Using fun hippo characters standing in for the brain's real hippocampus, Dr. Borel teaches about many brain aspects, its chemicals, its microscopic actions, its messaging throughout the body, its memory-making. With scores of colorful and playful original art, her interactive, in-depth but light-hearted approach will have children and adults laughing while discovering their own brains' many wonders.

Freshman year is just starting, and already Mylee fears her family is falling apart. She's not interested in dating or any of the high-school drama it brings, but that's just what she gets when Sam, the most popular guy at school, invites her to the Homecoming dance. Mylee needs advice, so she summons Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, her secret confidant.Tyler is worried about Mylee, his best friend and teammate. Already sad about her family woes, he's livid that Slimeball Sam is trying to ooze his way into her life. And she seems to be falling for Sam's act! Worse, Ty is worried all this attention from such a popular guy will place Mylee officially out of his league.What does an ancient Greek goddess know about modern teenage romance? Can My and Ty save their friendship and discover what matters most?

Flying from his beloved island home of O'ahu to Seattle, Max is confused and conflicted about where he's headed and why. Talking about his feelings seems like an uncomfortable prospect, so he intends to just make it through the minimal two-week stay, then retreat to his comfort zone. As it turns out, two weeks is more than enough to change your life forever.Sarah works hard to coordinate her older brother's first-time visit, and she is elated to finally meet him. Now that he's here, though, Sarah's summer plans are being derailed. Maxie seems anxious to leave--he's brooding in his room and even fighting with other boys in the neighborhood! Sarah is desperate for a plan to keep Maxie safe and happy so she'll have a chance at the sibling relationship she always dreamed of. She receives help from an unlikely source--Athena, Goddess of War and Wisdom. It appears Athena faces challenges with a brother of her own and, as a team, they may be able to foster some peace.

A young Indian brave, Wind Spirit journeys by raft as part of his Vision Quest. His goal is to take a bar of soap he made to his friend, who lives with her people in a tribe downriver. He meets and learns about animals that live along the river. Windy faces many challenges as he learns about life and his vision. Travel with Wind Spirit as he takes A Water Journey.

The ABC’s of Surviving Cancer: Alive, Beautiful, & Courageous features Cornelius the Cancer Fighting Crocodile taking young and old alike on a journey of self-discovery. Presented as verses for each letter of the alphabet, the story reassures, enlightens, and empowers youngsters with the message that cancer can be beaten. Cornelius helps friends and family find joy in helping each other through treatment. The ABC’s of Surviving Cancer reminds us that we are never alone, and that we can always find strength within ourselves.

The Hippo Campus transports children and people of all ages on an educational tour of the human brain. Using fun hippo characters standing in for the brain's real hippocampus, Dr. Borel teaches about many brain aspects, its chemicals, its microscopic actions, its messaging throughout the body, its memory-making. With scores of colorful and playful original art, her interactive, in-depth but light-hearted approach will have children and adults laughing while discovering their own brains' many wonders.