Books published by publisher Mount Sopris Publishing

SPIES OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN is the true story of legendary British safecracker and spy Eddie Chapman, the British Double Cross Spy System, and Norwegian female Resistance operatives Dagmar Lahlum and Annemarie Breien. Known as Agent Zigzag, the most remarkable double agent of WWII, the fearless and roguishly handsome Chapman fell in love with and spied alongside the stunning 20-year-old model Dagmar Lahlum in Occupied Norway. Based upon recently released historical records from British and Norwegian archives, this WWII adventure and romance tale illuminates for the first time the intimate relationship between the two spy-lovers as well as the wartime exploits of Lahlum, Breien, and the Norwegian Resistance to liberate Norway and combat the Gestapo’s bloodhound investigator, Siegfried Fehmer. The contributions of Dagmar Lahlum and Annemarie Breien to the Allied war effort are many and incontrovertible—and yet history has never properly recognized these courageous Resistance women for their achievements. Until now. This book is their story and the story of the colorful Eddie Chapman in their efforts to defeat the Nazis.

SPIES OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN is the true story of legendary British safecracker and spy Eddie Chapman, the British Double Cross Spy System, and Norwegian female Resistance operatives Dagmar Lahlum and Annemarie Breien. Known as Agent Zigzag, the most remarkable double agent of WWII, the fearless and roguishly handsome Chapman fell in love with and spied alongside the stunning 20-year-old model Dagmar Lahlum in Occupied Norway. Based upon recently released historical records from British and Norwegian archives, this WWII adventure and romance tale illuminates for the first time the intimate relationship between the two spy-lovers as well as the wartime exploits of Lahlum, Breien, and the Norwegian Resistance to liberate Norway and combat the Gestapo’s bloodhound investigator, Siegfried Fehmer. The contributions of Dagmar Lahlum and Annemarie Breien to the Allied war effort are many and incontrovertible—and yet history has never properly recognized these courageous Resistance women for their achievements. Until now. This book is their story and the story of the colorful Eddie Chapman in their efforts to defeat the Nazis.

What if your imagination could take you anywhere? Literally.Twelve-year-old Simon loves to daydream—a little too much, according to his twin sister Casey, who prefers real-life adventures. She leads the two into their father’s workroom, which is strictly off limits, and they are zapped by their father’s mysterious invention. Afterward, exhausted and dazed, Simon imagines that he is flying a spaceship. Suddenly, he finds that he can no longer control the fantasy, and he and his sister end up stuck in space. For real.Simon and Casey are taken prisoner by the evil Gamnilians, an alien race bent on galactic domination. In jail they come across an unexpected ally in Geet, a fearful but clever little alien who wants exactly what they want: freedom, and to find a way home. The trio teams up to attempt a daring escape, leading to action-packed adventure filled with danger, friendship and lots of laughs. Written by a long-time teacher of middle grade students (ages 9-12), this book is packed with:- science fiction action and adventure- humour- aliens- fun!- spaceships, blasters and various other techy things- themes related to imagination, courage, friendship and familyA Gamnilian translation guide is included at the back of the book, with the English version of all thirty lines spoken in Gamnilian. Because—in this universe at least—they just don’t teach that kind of thing in school.

Gardening with Guineas is a delightful and informative guide to raising guinea fowl. It covers the life of a guinea from egg throughout adult, including incubation, feeding, housing, training and common problems. In Gardening with Guineas you will learn: Reasons for raising guinea fowl, what you need to know before you buy, working with newborns and young keets, handling typical problems, and much, much more. This book is easy to follow and will surely benefit anyone who desires to raise guinea fowl.

Meet the Grump King, a grouchy old ruler who is disliked by all the townspeople because of his, well, gumpiness. But one day a stranger moves into town and shows all the villagers that things aren't always as they seem. A story about friendship and not judging others, The Grump King is sure to delight readers of all ages. Contains 31 uniquely illustrated full color pages. Plush doll soon to be available!

Immerse yourself in this beautifully illustrated children's book about an old king that appears to be grumpy, but perhaps just needs a kind heart to help him show his true colors. Meanwhile, the townspeople learn an important lesson about judging others. Adults and children alike will enjoy entering into the world of The Grump King while learning important life lessons. Contains 31 unique full color illustrations. Hardback book to be available December 2016.

What if your imagination could take you anywhere? Literally.Twelve-year-old Simon loves to daydream—a little too much, according to his twin sister Casey, who prefers real-life adventures. She leads the two into their father’s workroom, which is strictly off limits, and they are zapped by their father’s mysterious invention. Afterward, exhausted and dazed, Simon imagines that he is flying a spaceship. Suddenly, he finds that he can no longer control the fantasy, and he and his sister end up stuck in space. For real.Simon and Casey are taken prisoner by the evil Gamnilians, an alien race bent on galactic domination. In jail they come across an unexpected ally in Geet, a fearful but clever little alien who wants exactly what they want: freedom, and to find a way home. The trio teams up to attempt a daring escape, leading to action-packed adventure filled with danger, friendship and lots of laughs. Written by a long-time teacher of middle grade students (ages 9-12), this book is packed with:science fiction action and adventurehumouraliensfun!spaceships, blasters and various other techy thingsthemes related to imagination, courage, friendship and familyA Gamnilian translation guide is included at the back of the book, with the English version of all thirty lines spoken in Gamnilian. Because—in this universe at least—they just don’t teach that kind of thing in school.

The story is about two teenagers brother and sister,Russ and Joy who have an exciting adventure. One day they walk to New York City and enter an elevator in a huge office building. They press a magic button and find themselves in a strange place and discover an unusual brokerage house on Wall Street. They invest $100 in a stock, when a shocking news bulletin changed their fantasy into reality. Read to find out how Russ and Joy followed their dreams and turned a loss into a proft.

Immerse yourself in this beautifully illustrated children's book about a king who appears to be grumpy at first glance, but perhaps just needs the help of a kind heart to reveal his true colors. Meanwhile, the townspeople learn an important lesson about judging others. Children and adults alike will enjoy this meaningful story about kindness and treating others the way we ourselves desire to be treated.