Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Filled with whimsy and wonder. On a chilly school day, Nina takes advantage of a few extra minutes to draw doodles in the foggy patch that her breath leaves on a glass window. Her usual doodle, Pip, watches everything happening around him from a solitary position where he remains stuck in the pane. Something unexpected […]
A solid philosophy and approach to leadership. “From the indigo, an even deeper blue.” How can something such a deep hue of blue, indigo, bring forth something bluer? How can we as individual leaders in our communities, our workplaces, and among our peers become even more skilled in our roles? This is the thrust of
Perfect young adult adventure with a plot that never slows down. It’s just another Formal Friday for Natalie Morrigan and her tight-knit group of friends. Nearing the end of high school, the teens have come to terms with the fact that their parents are involved in some clandestine affairs, the specifics of which are a
As important as it is entertaining. Without question, our environment is in trouble. The Amazing Bees: A Children’s Theatrical Experience addresses a small but critical element of life on earth. This illuminating book, geared for kids, tackles the trouble facing our precious honeybees in the form of an energetic and well-illustrated story. Princess Debbee is
Wide-eyed wonder morphs into a composed and steady plot. The transcendental adventure continues as Giels and his friends try to return to normal life after a forbidden journey into the Underworld. But what they thought passed for a normal life shifts into perplexing possibilities for both their future and their history. For Giels, the trip
An adventure that little ones will want to enjoy again and again. Young Flora Figglesworth lives in a house on a hill, surrounded by a majestic forest. One midsummer night, Flora is awakened by the sounds of music. Propelled by curiosity and led by entrancing firefly light, Flora takes off on a midnight adventure to
An innovative and creative fantasy novel. Summer camp evokes all sorts of vivid images such as crackling fires, mist covered swimming lakes, and multi-colored friendship bracelets. For 18 year old Laurel ‘Spooky’ Specki, her trip to Dodgson Camp is more of a prison sentence. The camp is a sort of rehab center for wayward teens,
A paranormal medley of action, romance and wit. Johnathan Newman is close to earning his position in the Society, a group with the shadowy mission of protecting mankind from “inhuman creatures of the dark”. Highest on the list of offenders are murderous vampires. Johnathan is disgusted by the bloodthirsty monsters and is happy to prove
Superbly imagined and skillfully executed. Umhra the Peacebreaker may be half-Orc, but is wholly ostracized by many Eveliumians, particularly those of Anaris. Despite the general dislike of so-called mongrels like himself, Umhra has become a rather civilized adult, known for both his decency and his love of kingdom. The City of Anaris has a troubling
A war is afoot and it isn’t happening between only the Americans, the French, the British, and the Spanish. Posthuman Mark Aaron and his capable android wife Jane may be the only hope for the human race. They trudge through the endless mud, dung, and mire of Fort Bennett and around the bustling streets of
Westill really brings the heat in this swoon-worthy novel. A brutal crime leaves Katria’s father catatonic and her mother and sister dead. Katria is wounded physically, but the scars of the emotional damage refuse to heal. Vulnerable and angry, Katria accepts a dangerous and mysterious government job offer that promises to hone her genetically inherited
We live in a world plagued with depression. The disorder can affect everything from our mood to our appetite. In Emma Eggleston’s debut novel, Escape, Matty seems to have everything going for him. But looks can be deceiving. On the inside, he isn’t the same happy young adult he presents to his friends. Instead, he
Scintillating and gripping. “The world is full of ugly things, Hiro. Sometimes it helps to be in the presence of something beautiful.” Hiro has seen his share of ugliness in his life, but nothing could have prepared his heart for what the shadowed future holds. On the eve of an important anniversary, the infamous samurai
Tom and Judy Whicker are among the lucky citizens that survived the Age of Cleansing. Now, in the 57th Year under the leadership of The Ordained Liberating Party, the couple joins in with fellow countrymen to celebrate all that The Federation Britannia has to offer. However, nothing on this obedient island happens without order, consistency
A brand new band has been formed by a group of canine pals. They’ve got singers and a few cool instruments including a tambourine, a saxophone, drums and guitars. They even have a fun name, Dog Band. It looks like the band is ready to go, except for one small problem… they can’t decide which
Sure to instill gratefulness and wonder in the hearts of any reader. “You’re stardust on earth with beauty to spare created from LOVE that’s meant to be shared.” Who wouldn’t fall in love with a line as warm and inclusive and encouraging as this? Designed to SHINE! Read Aloud Rhymes for Any Size Heart Volume
Filled with quirky characters and out-of-this-world situations. Joshua is a bona-fide alien living among humans and he’s taken his mission to adapt seriously. He’s made real friends, excelled at school and even found love. In this action-packed final book of the Joshua Trilogy, everyone seems a bit older and wiser. Both Mani and Joshua have
A thoroughly well-imagined story in an elegantly described fictional world. What do you do when everything falls apart? Jespar Dal’Varek likes to turn the page. And if things go awry again? No problem. Turn another page. The story begins with Jespar on a new page in his life. He receives a lucrative but mysterious invitation
A book that early-teen readers will absolutely devour. Some people eat their feelings, but fourteen-year-old Cat Anderson bakes them… literally! This peppy tale begins on the most epic last day of summer vacation. Cat and her bestie/cousin have a big day planned that revolves around sunshine, awesome hair, and boys. Everything is falling into place
A decadent take on an endearing work. “As Edmond Dantes was mummified alive in the darkness beneath Monte Cristo, he reflected on the events which had brought him there.” These ominous words set the tone for the wild adventure that is The Mummy of Monte Cristo. The story begins with a bright-faced Edmond on his
A brilliantly executed novel by an author with boundless potential. It’s the first day on the job for Harris Reed at the Site, a secret facility near Seattle where magic is practiced and honed. All the jitters and anticipation are replaced with awe and fascination as he begins a career as a professional Conjurer. Of
Dazzling teen novel gives off an Ally Condie or Scott Westerfield vibe. “A few noses wrinkled as if ugliness smelled bad.” For Alina, this treatment from her peers is part of her daily routine in Pria. Why can’t she be as wonderful as all the other girls her age? Why is she the only one
A refined fantasy saga with compelling characters. Beyond the Pale Blue Sun is the second in a dramatic odyssey spanning the Cerulean Universe. It has been more than a decade since A’zra was rescued and placed in stasis. The intervening years have been a time of geographic exploration and scientific development as species come together
Once upon a time, on an island far, far away, lived the lovely Princess Soraia. Her mother had died years earlier and her father Netuno, the King and a mighty man of the sea, is away most of the time. For company, Soraia has only her aging lady-in-waiting and a compassionate jester. As the days
