Books published by publisher Lucky Bat Books

Two sisters go in search of a father who doesn't know they exist. How will they get from Nevada to Idaho while avoiding the Amber Alert?When Riley finds her grandmother dead, she knows her world is about to collapse. Determined to find the father she knows only by an address, Riley and Mia take off on a journey with so many twists and turns Riley begins to doubt they’ll ever find a real home. She ignores the question that keeps popping into her mind–if they do find her father, will he even want them, or will he send them away?Riley has been responsible for Mia since their parents died. She took care of her at the children's shelter and protected her from the mean Grandma, who took them in for money. Now Grandma is dead, and Riley sees an opportunity to search for a father she has never known.The girls are tested at every turn on their adventure. They meet great people and scary people. They grow in strength and tenacity and learn that family is a much broader concept than they initially thought. Join Riley and Mia as in the first exciting installment of The Finding Home Series!

At long last, Riley and Mia have reached the place they've been dreaming about: Riley’s father's ranch. After a warm welcome, the girls settle in, happy and relieved. Then things start to go horribly wrong. Ranch life is harsher than Riley expects, she never gets to spend time with her father, and their new grandmother doesn't seem to like them. Then a mystery boy appears to haunt her dreams and Riley starts to wonder if this new family is really going to work out. After all, they still don’t know if the courts are going to allow Mia to be adopted by Riley's new family.What will happen if the courts say no?Come along as Riley and Mia struggle through more surprising twists and turns to discover if they have finally found their forever family!

Torin Sinclair and his friends think they've got a handle on all of the mysteries of Snow Park, Colorado. They’re wrong.Torin, Drake, and Raine know about the hidden mining tunnels underneath the town and they keep the secrets of the creatures that live in the high forests on Borsh Mountain. But nothing prepares them for the adventure that awaits when Tor adopts Roscoe, a giant young dog. Why does a sinister man appear to claim the abandoned, abused mutt? When Tor and his friends venture into the haunted Phantom Canyon where Roscoe was found, they stumble upon an amazing secret…and a deadly trap. With only a few hours to save his mom and his friends, Tor—with Roscoe’s help—must unravel the ancient secret of Phantom Canyon.

Cracker: A journey of self-discovery in this alternative history where everything is turned upside down.History is turned upside down when a virus attacks white slave owners, and blacks come to power. Fast forward to today, where African American's have power and privilege, and Caucasian American's are an oppressed minority.Ann faces what she hates most, the first day at a new High School. She looks for the quiet table in the loud and colorful cafeteria, to find the other white kids. There she meets Jim, white, gay, and Jewish. He calls it, "The trifecta of discrimination."Jim has secrets of his own, and his offer to pretend to be Ann’s boyfriend, keeps them both safe, for a while. When Ann meets Kayode, things change, and suddenly it has never been so important for Ann to find her voice against the prejudice and systemic injustice she's been born into. When Ann learns the truth about her father, she must make a decision. Is it time to speak out against the injustices keeping her people oppressed, even though she could end up in jail? Ann keeps hearing that things are changing, but it is true? Is the world ready to accept her for who she is and whom she wants to love?Author’s note: This book comes with a discussion guide to begin a dialogue about things like systemic injustice, microaggression, bullying, and privilege. My hope is that we can all learn together how to rise up against racism and oppression.

A spitting lizard and fainting goat find themselves at Mount Vernon looking for work. As they move from job to job at the mansion and on the grounds, they learn all the ways that George Washington used creative problem-solving to run a successful plantation in 1790 Virginia. This book combines history and mathematics with adorable characters in order to teach students about the many talents of our first President of the United States.

From the Amazon best-selling author, Jacci Turner, comes the second book in the Finding Home Series. In "Bending Willow" we meet Riley and Mia who are orphaned and in search of a father who doesn't know they exist. They cross two states while avoiding the Amber Alert and find a family happy to receive them. But now…...Riley and Mia suffer crushing disappointment when they learn they won't be able to go live with their father…yet. Staying at Nana's farm seems like a wonderful solution until they learn they have to go to school and Riley receives another heart-rending shock. Join Riley and Mia in their continued adventure as they face new challenges, make new friends, and get downright stretched!

When Javier and River help with the spring cattle drive, Riley feels like the rope in a tug-of-war between two dogs. She can't wait for summer vacation and the long-awaited visit to Nana's farm, where there’s nothing to worry about besides relaxing and having fun with Nana.But things never turn out the way Riley expects, and this summer is no different. Join Riley and Mia as their adventures continue!

Four students – thrown together in a high school summer class. Tyrell tells of a dream he’s been having, a girl needs help. Sam realizes she’s getting the same information, from her own sketches! Where is this information coming from? What is the Blue Group to do about it? Join Ty, Tiff, Sammy and Lando as they navigate the complicated world of high school friendship, romance and sex trafficking!

When fourteen year old Django Jagger launches a reckless search in the Amazon jungle to find his father, he has no idea that he soon will be dancing on the head of a black crocodile. Or that he’ll be bitten by a bird-eating tarantula or captured by cannibals with strange ideas about what makes for a tasty breakfast. He could never have imagined that he would storm a jungle fortress guarded by a hundred armed bad guys with only a mutant frog and a gonzo mapmaker by his side. But even greater dangers confront Django when he battles to save his father from the monstrous Scorpio Rune who will stop at nothing to gain the gold and the secret of eternal life hidden at the Mirror of the Moon.

Ari Wren has a great life: Two best friends and a family she loves.Cade Waters is by far the most popular guy at Sierra High School. Why then has he suddenly noticed Ari, a freshman nobody? Her friends are surprised by his attention and more than a little jealous. As Ari finds herself falling for Cade, his requests become more intimate and personal. Ari feels confused and unsure about what to do.Follow Ari as she navigates budding romance, tough decisions, betrayal, and a trip to an island in this young adult story of growing up the hard way.

Four students – thrown together in a high school summer class. Tyrell tells of a dream he’s been having, a girl needs help. Sam realizes she’s getting the same information, from her own sketches! Where is this information coming from? What is the Blue Group to do about it? Ty, Tiff, Sammy and Lando navigate the complicated world of high school friendship, romance and sex trafficking!