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Doodles Lanhorn is a redheaded boy of 13 who doesn't feel very popular or successful, but he does have a special talent: He has recently discovered the powers of Wizartry, the art of drawing something and making it come to life. Doodles comes to learn that he is unique in that he does not require a paintbrush like most Wizarts; he can draw with just the use of his hands. In this new standalone novel, Doodles must face old enemies, rescue his family, and ultimately save Inner Earth, the sacred land of the Wizarts. With the help of his friends, Laura and Darren, and Boogley, a special creature, he is able to overcome his fears and face these obstacles head on.

Art comes to life as Doodles uses his exceptional Wizartry skill to hunt for the prized artifact that holds the key to Inner Earth. But there is a detective who is convinced that Doodles is the actual thief. Doodles enlists the help of his old and new friends, including his unique sidekick Boogly. Will Doodles recover the stolen artifact or will the malicious Mr. Derringer outwit him?

Davy Ross was staying with his grandmother and just about to celebrate his 11th birthday when he received word that his parents, paleontologists for the Natural History Museum, were missing and believed dead on an expedition in Africa. A few days later, a trunk containing his parents' personal effects arrive and in that trunk, Davy finds what appears to be some kind of egg. Assuming it was similar to one of the many fossils his parents had brought back from their digs, Davy sets it on a shelf along with his other dinosaur memorabilia. During the night, the egg hatches. As the story unfolds, listeners experience an adventure about an unusual friendship in which a young boy, whose paleontologist parents are missing, who finds himself in possession of something long believed to be extinct.

Doodles Lanhorn is a red-headed boy of thirteen who doesn’t feel very popular or successful but he does have a special talent: he has recently discovered the powers of Wizartry, the art of drawing something and making it come to life. Doodles learns that he is unique because he does not need a paintbrush like most Wizarts; he can draw with just the use of his hands. In this new novel, Doodles must face old enemies, rescue his family, and ultimately save Inner Earth, the sacred land of the Wizarts. With the help of his friends Laura, Darren, and Boogley, a very special creature, Doodles is able to overcome his fears and face these obstacles head on. Author Russell D. Bernstein has a Masters in Organizational Leadership and extensive experience in the healthcare field. Russell has used that knowledge as background for his writing and his talks at schools. Bernstein is also the author of the forthcoming DOODLES LANHORN AND THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING ARTIFACT (Available on pre-order.)Praise for DOODLES LANHORN AND THE QUEST TO SAVE INNER EARTH:"DOODLES LANHORN AND THE QUEST TO SAVE INNER EARTH is a great read. Bernstein did an excellent job in pacing the plot, and the detail was extraordinary. Doodles, the main character, was completely enjoyable--smart and loyal to a fault. I would recommend this book to all of my peers and classmates and hope they love it as much as I did."--C.J., 12-year-old seventh grader"Russel D. Bernstein's novel, DOODLES LANHORN AND THE QUEST TO SAVE INNER EARTH, is a modern day fable of an innovative boy using his creativity to develop strategies to successfully defeat bullying."--Paula Fradiani, Ed.D., Child AdvocateFor more on the author, go to his website: http://www.bullytalks.com

Art comes to life in Hollyport as Doodles uses his exceptional Wizartry skill to hunt for the prized artifact that holds the key to Inner Earth. But there is a detective who is convinced that Doodles is the actual thief. Doodles enlists the help of his old and new friends, including his unique sidekick Boogley, Will Doodles recover the stolen artifact or will the malicious Mr. Derringer outwit him?Although this new novel is a standalone book, Bernstein is also the author of two previous popular novels about Doodles: When Art and Magic Collide (2014) and Doodles Lanhorn and the Quest to Save Inner Earth (2016). The author, Russell D. Bernstein, born and raised in Miami, Florida, currently resides in Orange, Connecticut with his family. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership and extensive experience in the healthcare field. Russell has used that knowledge as background for his writing and his talks at schools. For more on Russell, go to his website: http://www.bullytalks.comPraise for Doodles Lanhorn and the Search for the Missing Artifact:“A perfect read for any young adult who has questioned whether they fit in and who they can trust in their own life.”—Kate Singley, 6th grade teacher“DOODLES LANHORN AND THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING ARTIFACT is a truly enjoyable story. I liked how Doodles grew and developed, while simultaneously trying to prove himself as a Wizart AND trying to recover the artifact, all while struggling through eighth grade. I will definitely recommend this book to my peers.”—CJ, 13 years old, entering 8th grade “Readers will become transfixed by this fast-paced and magical tale.”—Shawn Post, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Literary Education at the University of Miami and Licensed School Psychologist“While in search of a missing artifact that is essential to Inner Earth, Doodles also seeks out what challenges most teens today, friendship.”—Paula Fradiani, Ed.D., Child Advocate

Chuck and Alfonzo is the story about an unexpected friendship that develops between a monkey named Alfonzo who escapes from the zoo and a dog named Chuck who runs away from Ryan, his owner. After a taste of freedom, will Chuck continue to explore the community on his own or will he go back home?About the authorJeff Yager is the author of the children's picture book, THE QUESTION IS WHY?, as well as three novels: ATOM & EVE; I LIKE GOD (co-authored with Skye Bynes); and SEVEN DAYS IN VIRTUAL REALITY (forthcoming)About the illustratorNancy Batra lives and works in New Delhi, India. She is the illustrator of children's books as well as book covers. Nancy also illustrated Jeff Yager's children's book, THE QUESTION IS WHY?ADVANCE QUOTES:"Chuck and Alfonzo shows children that friendships can be created when least expected, no matter what their background is or where they come from. It also demonstrates how friends help each other when facing difficult decisions. "--Emily Flint“I like that two different kinds of animals became friends.”--7-year-old Brianne

Drawing upon feelings from her own childhood, author Carole Addabbo, who has been deaf since birth, tells the endearing story of Dina, a deaf dinosaur, who runs away from home because her parents would not let her learn sign language. In the woods, she befriends Otto the Owl, Moliere the Mole, and Camilla the Chipmunk. Illustrated with detailed and imaginative original watercolors by Valentine, this is a story for all children and their families, whether they are deaf or can hear, that communication is key to family harmony.

Take a journey into the magical, creative world of Doodles Lanhorn, a fourteen-year-old boy gifted with exceptional Wizartry powers, where the art of drawing makes something come to life just with the whirl of his hand! In this latest adventure, Doodles takes an action-packed trip to China to compete in the annual Wizartry Competition, determined to win a seat on the Wizartry Council even though he is the youngest contestant, so he could change the realm for the better. But Doodles must face old and new enemies, somehow manage to win the competition against all odds, if he is to save Wizartry from the powerful forces that are trying to take over the enchanted world.This is the fourth book in the Doodles Lanhorn series, including the second novel, Doodles Lanhorn and the Quest to Save Inner Earth, which was an Amazon bestseller when it was published in 2016. Although Russell D. Bernstein’s latest Doodles novel, Doodles Lanhorn and the Great China Adventure, stands alone although Doodles Lanhorn fans of all ages may want to read all the novels in the series.Advance quote:“An inspiring, creative, Harry Potteresque novel for coming of age teens. Doodles Lanhorn and the Great China Adventure will not only entertain young readers but it will expand their imaginations through its effortless and thrilling story line.”—Ashley Hazan

LUCKY THE ORPHAN takes you back in time to an orphanage in the 1980s. You will experience what it was like to a 13-year-old orphan whose every day life would be hard for most anyone to endure. He is terrorized by at least one of the orphanage's strict nuns, and by too many rough peers, but Lucky still makes friends to help him through it all. He also finds it in his heart to still believes in the miracle of Santa Claus, Nintendo, video games, and professional wrestling. Follow Lucky and his gaggle of friends as you vicariously experience an orphan's determination to get on Santa's pivotal "nice List" as he gains a makeshift family along the way.ABOUT THE AUTHORSDave Koco, originally from the United States, was in the Marine Corps Infantry for four years. He now lives and works in Tokyo. Ray Fisher is from Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania. He studied music in California and currently resides in Tokyo.

They say truth is stranger than fiction and ATOM & EVE, the prophetic novel about a deadly pandemic with no cure, is an example of that. In Yager's first sci-fi thriller, set several years in the future, sixteen-year-old Ricky Romanello, a college freshman, is playing basketball when he collapses and winds up in a coma suffering from a powerful flu that hits the U.S. population causing deaths and a dramatic economic slowdown. Research scientist Dr. Mandy Fox has been developing an anti-aging drug that she believes might also eradicate the flu. Ricky takes the drug and so does the rest of the population as everyone soon discovers there unintended side effect to the new drug.In this page turner of a sci-fi novel, you'll also discover the first female presidential candidate and a police officer with questionable ethics. The way the author weaves together the plots and subplots of this intriguing debut novel is a memorable read that is appealing to adults as well as teens. ATOM & EVE has been translated and published in JapanesePraise for ATOM & EVE: “...a great debut for its author, Jeff Yager. Its mix of suspense, science, romance, and even politics will keep the reader turning the pages to find out what happens next, and there are enough twists and turns to ensure the pace never slackens."—Alan Caruba, Editor, Bookviews.com, Founding member of the National Book Critics Circle"... When a flu pandemic leaves mass graves in its wake, humanity's only hope may lie in a special designer drug to cure and prevent the lethal disease. But this miracle drug has a startling side effect...Gender-bending developments push human society and evolution to the brink of radical transformation in this extradordinary, well-written, and succinctly presented "what-if" story. Highly recommended. -- THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWAbout the Author: Jeff Yager grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Florida. He started writing ATOM AND EVE when he was 19 and worked on it over the next four years. This is his first novel. His second novel is I LIKE GOD, co-authored with Skye Bynes. Visit the official website for the novel: http://www.atomandeve-thenovel.com

By a certain age, most children become very curious and they start asking "Why?" When a parent, teacher, educator, or grandparent, or even a sibling, responds with an answer, these inquisitive children will often respond with another "Why?" THE QUESTION IS WHY? was inspired by the author's son, Bradley. In this fun and unique illustrated children's book, there are 26 different questions and answers, each question corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. There is also a surprise bonus question at the end as well as an alphabet chart with images from the book. A list of additional related books for children to read as well as some activities to do completes THE QUESTION IS WHY? Praise for THE QUESTION IS WHY?"THE QUESTION IS WHY? incorporates both creative questioning AND an innovative take on learning the alphabet. It will make a great addition to any Pre-K or K-3 classroom library!"-- Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, author, CHOOSING HOPE; speaker; former first grade teacher, Sandy Hook Elementary School; and Exec. Dir., www.classes4classes.org"An engaging way to teach children the alphabet and the value of asking questions." -- Joyce Guy Patton, elementary school teacher and principal (retired)"As a teacher in Japan, my students enjoyed the story while they learned about the alphabet and fun facts."--David Kocotos, teacher and authorABOUT THE AUTHORJeff Yager is an entrepreneur and author of two novels -- I LIKE GOD, about social media, and the YA sci-fi thriller, ATOM & EVE. He grew up in Connecticut and now he resides in Florida.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORNancy Batra is a graphic designer, children's book illustrator, and book cover designer who lives and works in New Delhi, India.