Books published by publisher Peg Leg Press

It’s time to claim my power…All my life I’ve lived under lock and key, always following the strict rules my mother set for me. A week before my sixteenth birthday I sneak out of my house and discover why. Turns out I am not just a normal teenager. I’m a witch blessed with a gift someone wants to steal from me.And not just anyone…the evil King Alataris.For a thousand years the people of Evermore have suffered under his tyranny. The Mark on my shoulder says I am the Siphon Witch, one of five Witch Queens fated to come together and finally destroy him. The only thing keeping Evermore safe is the Stone that shields the witch kingdoms from Alataris’s magic…and now he’s found a way to steal it. Suddenly, I’m sent on a quest to find the ancient spell to protect the Stone. My only hope for surviving is through my strikingly beautiful and immensely powerful Guardian, Tucker. The laws of Evermore state that love between us is strictly forbidden, and it appears I’m the only one willing to give in to the attraction…When the quest turns more dangerous than expected I realize I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing. I was raised human. But I have to learn my magic fast because If King Alataris gets his hands on me he’ll steal my magic and my life…but if he gets his hands on that Stone we all die.Featuring a powerful heroine, wicked magic, and a forbidden love you’ll be rooting for long after the book is over. Fans of Twilight, Harry Potter, or The Dark Artifices will love Megan Montero’s brand new urban fantasy series!Pick up Wicked Witch and join the supernatural world of Evermore today!

A couple on horseback, glimpsed from a passing car, set a plan in motion: To find a horse and ride around New Zealand’s rugged South Island. Out of ideas, no plan for the future, a young man saddles up and tries to outrun his past and create a new future. Set against the culture clashes of the 1960s and ‘70s, Hard Rode Highway captures the story of a boy trying to find his path, a family riddled with secrets, and features occasional encounters with rock stars and Hollywood legends.

Part of the Legend Classics seriesAs it gets harder for the older siblings Miss Marilla Cuthbert and Mr. Matthew Cuthbert to take care of their farm on Prince Edward Island, they decide to adopt a young boy to help them out. Meanwhile a misunderstanding occurs and instead of sending a boy, the orphanage sends them the eleven-year-old spunky Anne Shirley instead. Initially Marilla and Matthew plan to send Anne back to the orphanage, but they soon realize that they need her as much as she needs them. Since its publication in 1908, Anne of Green Gables has been translated into at least 36 languages and sold more than 50 million copies.

The best of friends are often found in the most unexpected places.Miss Henrietta, a cranky recluse who lives in the Ozark backwoods, and Lillian, an eleven-year-old girl, become friends despite their rock-throwing, bone-chilling introduction. Miss Henrietta doesn't like people--especially kids--and Lil fears the old woman is the Woodsy Witch rumored to live in that holler.Both their lives are changed by a series of hilarious adventures, disasters, and impossible situations. Whether rescuing Lillian's brother from dreadful Aunt Bertha in Oklahoma, yelling down a black bear, understanding problematic parents, scaring the pee out of Great Unknown, dancing for tips at the farmers' market, learning French, cooking on an open fire, or pondering the meaning of love, Miss Henrietta has a bizarre and crusty way of looking at life. Half the time, Lillian believes the ol' woodsy woman is truly crazy because of belief in magic and wild tales of world travel. Lillian earns Miss Henrietta's respect and admiration by her perseverance and fearlessness in challenging the logic of anyone or anything.Together they make sense of the world and find a sense of kinship neither anticipated.

'A bold, intoxicating, page-turner' Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six When Alice Hale leaves a career to become a writer and follows her husband to the New York suburbs, she is unaccustomed to filling her days alone in a big, empty house. But when she finds a vintage cookbook buried in the basement, she becomes captivated by its previous owner: 1950s housewife Nellie Murdoch. As Alice cooks her way through the past, she realizes that within the pages Nellie left clues about her life.Soon Alice learns that while a Baked Alaska may seem harmless, Nellie's secrets may have been anything but. When Alice uncovers a more sinister, even dangerous, side to Nellie’s marriage, and has become increasingly dissatisfied with her own relationship, she begins to take control of her life and protect herself with a few secrets of her own.---'A bold, intoxicating, page-turner. Karma Brown has long been a favorite of mine' Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'A brilliant, brooding, timely novel, fraught with tension, that packs a punch. Brown knows how to keep readers riveted until the very last page.' Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl'Brown’s vivid storytelling deftly explores the joys and limitations of the role of wife – a wonderful read.' Fiona Davis, international bestselling author of The Chelsea Girls

Set in Victorian London, this is a tale of a spirited young innocent's unwilling but inevitable recruitment into a scabrous gang of thieves. Masterminded by the loathsome Fagin, the underworld crew features some of Dickens' most memorable characters, including the vicious Bill Sikes, gentle Nancy, and the juvenile pickpocket known as the Artful Dodger.

To escape from his abusive father, 13-year-old Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and floats away on a raft down the Mississippi with Jim, a runaway slave. In a series of unforgettable adventures narrated by Huck, they encounter a cross-section of characters from slave-hunters, thieves and conmen to feuding aristocrats and even some relatives of Tom Sawyer. Ground-breaking in its vernacular English language, it is still considered one of the great American novels of all-time and a rite of passage for any fiction reader.

iParenting Award Winner!Packed with Christian advice for girls ages 10-12, the Christian Girl's Guide to Being Your Best will show you how to be the best Christian girl you can be! Find out about God's special plan for your life, and have fun with the devotionals, quizzes, and crafts along the way! You've heard it a million times: do your best. That's great for a math test or a band concert, but what about the rest of your life? God wants you to do your best and be your best. How? Lots of ways! In The Christian Girl's Guide to Being Your Best, you will see what it means to be the best Christian girl you can be. Stories about real and fictional girls, devotionals, Scripture, journaling, quizzes, Bible crafts and other activities will show you how to live out God's special plan for your life. Find out-- How to use your talents and be your best Walk with God Cherish your family Guard your tongue Set priorities and stand for Christian values (integrity, compassion, and more!) Discover how to stand up for yourself and for what's right! Doing your best isn't about being perfect, but it's about giving God your all! 7 Key Features of The Girl's Guide Series from RoseKidz® 1. Just for Girls! From how to make friends to how to get along with mom, each guide tackles challenges young girls face. Perfect for tweens ages 10-12. Uses relatable stories, humor, and easy-to-understand explanations. Be sure to check out the entire series! 2. Helps Girls Connect with God! With interactive stories, activities, quizzes and more, the Girl's Guide series is all about helping preteens relate to God in all aspects of life! Growing up can be tough, but knowing that God loves you makes it way more awesome! Thought-provoking questions and journaling space will show your preteen that she really can talk to God about anything and everything! 3. Practical! In the turn of a page, easily show your preteen how to apply biblical principles to her life! Packed with practical advice to teach girls how to respond to challenges, like cyber-bullying, managing money, and raising self-esteem. Watch your preteen build wise decision-making habits as she learns to stand firm in her faith and develop a lasting relationship with the Lord! 4. Fun and Interactive It's never been easier to engage preteens in the Word of God! Features fun quizzes, hands-on crafts and lots of journal space for girls to explore their identity in Christ in multiple ways! 5. Relevant and Relatable Features fun how-to's, interactive quizzes, helpful advice, relatable stories, and top 10 lists that give practical advice at a glance. Fully-illustrated and age-appropriate themes set an example for preteens to grow up into godly women as they reflect on their own daily choices. 6. Bible-Based Uses Scripture to teach lessons, offers encouragement, and provides applications for daily life. Includes memory verses and encouraging Scriptures your preteen can take anywhere! 7. Multiple Uses Perfect for reading as a devotional or as a part of a preteen youth group curriculum. Great for before bedtime, a first thing in the morning activity, during Sunday school, a girl's after school Bible study, and so much more!

Part of the Legend Classics seriesWhen Dr. John Watson takes lodgings in Baker Street with the quirky consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, they are both quickly drawn into a mysterious case that has left Scotland Yard baffled. A man is found dead in a south London house, his face a mask of horror, but there are no signs of violence. Meanwhile a mysterious word has been written in blood on the wall and through Sherlock Holmes’ observations and deductions, they uncover a tragic tale of love and revenge.

After her parents’ death, sickly ten-year-old Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle. Everyone sees her as a selfish and rude child, but she’s also terribly lonely. She dislikes her new home, but one day she finds the key to a locked and neglected garden. Mary decides to bring the garden back to life and finds one of the most magical places anyone could imagine.

Part of the Legend Classics seriesFirst published in 1894, Rudyard Kipling’s beloved short story collection has entertained both young and old readers with the story of the young boy Mowgli who’s raised by wolves. In the seven stories, each one accompanied by a poem, we meet many classic characters, like Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther as well as the tiger Shere Khan and the young mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.