Books in It's Not a Book Series, It's an Adventure series

In It's Not a Bed, It's a Time Machine, a clever picture book by Mickey Rapkin and Teresa Martinez, a young boy anxious for bedtime discovers his bed is a time machine! Bedtime means lights out, with dark corners and spooky sounds. But it also means . . . Adventure! Because it’s not a bed, it’s a time machine. Our hero rides it to the coolest time of all―the age of the dinosaurs. He makes a tyrannosaurus-sized friend, who helps him become the Boss of Bedtime.While tonight’s sleep will span millions of years, it’ll feel like it’s over in the blink of an eye.An Imprint Book“Where the Wild Things Are meets Harold and the Purple Crayon with an imagination that's brand new....These are illustrations that deserve to be explored again and again.” ―Kirkus Reviews“Dreamlike ... the simple story and colorful illustrations successfully combine to spark readers’ imaginations.” ―School Library Journal

A boy overcomes his first-day-of-school fears by imagining It's Not a School Bus, It's a Pirate Ship! Set sail on the high-seas with him in this picture book adventure by writer Mickey Rapkin and illustrator Teresa Martinez! The first day of school means the first ride on the school bus. But who will I sit with? What if no one talks to me? Luckily this isn’t a school bus, it’s a pirate ship!And this crew has one motto: “One for all and all for FUN!” So set sail on a voyage across the high seas! And prepare to make some pirate buddies along the way in this adventure about overcoming your anxiety.An Imprint Book “Rapkin and Martinez build on the imaginative fun of It’s Not a Bed, It’s a Time Machine . . . Martinez’s whimsical flights of fancy fill the illustrations to bursting. Imagination conquers fear yet again.” ―Kirkus Reviews

The first thrilling installment in Enid Blyton's Adventure series For Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot, the summer holidays in Cornwall are everything they'd hoped for, until they begin to realize that something very sinister is taking place on the mysterious Isle of Gloom—where a dangerous adventure awaits them in the abandoned copper mines and secret tunnels beneath the sea.

Book II, Norse Adventure series: ICELAND 980 A.D.A CORRUPT LEADER. A GROWING STORM. Secrets that could topple a tyrant—but destroy those who carry them.Kidnap. Torture. Cheat. Steal. Lie. Bend the law and break it. Kel Coesson's ruthless chieftain Naldrum is scheming to take over all of Iceland...and he's getting away with murder. As the story opens, an intrepid vikinger, tricked by the chieftain, sails straight into danger. Kel has become an unwitting hero as he walks a knife-edge of betrayal in hopes of one desperate chance to stop Naldrum--and Kel's unraveling. But if he breaks, Kel and everything he cares about will be destroyed, including his onetime-love Aldís, with whom a glimmer of hope glows again.A mysterious captive joins the characters of The Plains of Althing; the defiant slave Tor known as ‘The Black Mountain’, a lonely widow, a traumatized young priest, an honest old Lawspeaker...and Naldrum's bloodthirsty daughter, jealous of Kel and bent on destroying Aldís.Mistrust spreads like disease among the valleys as Naldrum reveals his hand—and Kel, horrified, finally breaks with his chieftain, propelling Aldís towards a terrifying journey.As a long-held secret takes on a life of its own, Aldís must choose to protect her own safety, or stand up for truth and rule of law, a decision that may utterly destroy her—but at last set her free. Does desperate courage stand a chance against brutal corruption? Buy VIKING: Thunder Horse to experience this epic novel of Norse adventure for yourself! Katie Aiken Ritter is a 2016 AWC Novel Award winner and 2017 Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society Finalist, and is proud to be part of the StorytellerUK2020 competition.Readers who enjoyed Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth, or the History Channel's Vikings may appreciate this well-researched and historically-relevant novel, which sets up the prelude to an Icelandic family saga. Five books, spanning two generations and two continents, explore themes such as the hero's journey, loyalty under duress, accurate everyday life in medieval Scandinavia, slavery in European societies, the rule of law against corruption and creeping authoritarianism, the world's first democracy at Althing, pagan beliefs, conversion to Christianity, and strong female, Norse, enslaved and black protagonists—all amid Iceland's dramatic landscape in the land of fire and ice.VIKING: THUNDER HORSE is Book 2 of the Norse Adventure Series. "This writer crafts a well-researched, well-written story. MORE, PLEASE!"

The second exciting installment in Enid Blyton's Adventure series Why is everyone so afraid of the castle on the hill, and what dark secrets lurk inside its walls? Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot are on holiday in the countryside, staying on the side of Castle Hill. When flashing lights are seen in a distant tower, they decide to investigate—and discover a very sinister plot concealed within its hidden rooms and gloomy underground passages.

The final thrilling installment in Enid Blyton's Adventure series A river cruise through ancient desert lands becomes a mysterious adventure when Bill disappears. While Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot are desperately searching for Bill, they become trapped beneath a forgotten temple where no one has set foot for 7,000 years. What dangers lurk within, and will they ever escape?

Book I, Norse Adventure series: ICELAND, 979 A.D. A GOOD MAN, BETRAYED. A WOMAN, THREATENED. Two people bound by brave ideals—and torn apart by a terrible secret. A corrupt chieftain plots to rule of all Iceland, and his steward Kel Coesson may be the only man who can stop him. But there’s a catch: if Kel dares defy his leader, Kel’s love Aldís will be killed.A fearless slave called The Black Mountain starts Kel down the treacherous path of treason—and when the chieftain commits a loathsome crime, Kel snaps. An unseen force draws Aldís to a place she vowed never to return, forcing her to confront her past—and a long-buried secret threatens her future.As strife grows, others meddle: a bishop eager to convert pagans, and a foreign jarl’s furtive agent with her own designs on the country’s young democracy.Set in the dramatic landscape of Viking-era Iceland, a rich cast of characters battle corruption, lust, and loyalty in a spectacular setting of lava flows, northern lights, plunging waterfalls and blood sacrifice.This first novel sets up the prelude to an Icelandic family saga: five books spanning two generations and two continents explore themes such as the hero's journey, loyalty under duress, accurate everyday life in medieval Scandinavia, slavery in European societies, the rule of law against corruption and creeping authoritarianism, the world's first democracy at Althing, pagan beliefs and conversion to Christianity, with strong female, Norse, enslaved and black protagonists—all amid Iceland's dramatic landscape in the land of fire and ice. Readers who enjoyed Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth, or the History Channel's Vikings may appreciate this well-researched and historically-relevant novel.Get your copy of THE PLAINS OF ALTHING to experience the fierce intensity of Viking-era Iceland!Katie Aiken Ritter is a 2016 AWC Novel Award winner and 2017 Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society finalist, and is proud to be part of the StorytellerUK2020 competition."Great summer reading and thrilling escapist fiction in a deeply-researched historical novel. Highly recommended.”"Excellent book. You won't want to put it down!" "FIVE STARS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★!!!" VIKING: The Plains of Althing is Book 1 of the Norse Adventure series

The second exciting installment in Enid Blyton's Adventure series Nothing could be more exciting than a daring night flight on Bill's plane. But Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot soon find themselves flying straight into a truly amazing adventure. Who are the two strange pilots, and what is the secret treasure hidden in the lonely and mysterious valley where the children land?

In 1820 a notorious Spanish pirate was caught in a fierce battle along the California coastline, narrowly escaping into the foothills with a priceless treasure. Now, almost 200 years later, the legendary pirate’s skeletal remains are discovered in the quiet coastal town of Knightsbridge, California, along with a tantalizing clue to the treasure’s whereabouts. As news of the discovery spreads, the town is swamped with thousands of amateur treasure seekers as well as Treasure Finders Incorporated, a powerful organization with an impressive track record of discoveries. When classmates Will, Mikey, Susan, and Evelyn learn of the discovery, they are unable to resist the urge to join in the hunt. With Will's knowledge of the outdoors, Mikey's electronics expertise, Susan's computer wizardry, and Evelyn's photography skills, they are certain they can unravel the pirate's secret. Facing long odds, the seventh-graders embark on an adventure of a lifetime, discovering that the mystery deepens as they desperately hunt for clues, decipher historical landmarks, and match wits with their ruthless competitors.