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Beyond the God Sea: Betrothed by Elora Morgan
A compelling romance with as much depth and allure as the ocean itself. Isolated by the surrounding ocean, the island Zaria grew up on is the only world she has ever known. Thus, when a strange boy washes ashore one day, she can’t even imagine where he came from. Keeping his existence a secret, for
The Girl in My Treehouse by S.A. Fanning
A superbly told, poignant tale that is filled with heart and soul. Matt is a self-conscious, introverted teen from a stable, caring family. Lia is a free spirited girl carrying greater burdens than her carefree demeanor would ever let on. When the two of them meet, their connection is instantaneous. However, between Matt’s taunting peers
A Dinosaur Made Me Sneeze: A Rock Cycle Adventure by Carla Mae Jansen
A wildly enjoyable trip through millions of years of earth’s history. Martin, while having dinner with his family, let’s out a whopper of a sneeze! But you can’t fully blame him. Before his family has time to react, science-minded Martin explains how geological processes that occurred during the time of the dinosaurs affect our current
Walls of Dark and Dust by Dave Walker
One character. Two storylines. In order to pursue a revolutionary political movement, Gareth-Nada diverges from the course that his family had set out for him. His trajectory would have included an education that positioned him to have a greater share in the prosperous family business, but he chooses to pursue a revolutionary political movement. Joining
Parker the Purple Penguin by Marybeth Wishart
A timeless children’s book that conveys an overwhelmingly positive message. Reminiscent of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, who was mocked for his red nose, Parker the Purple Penguin is rejected by the other penguins due to the unique color of his coat. Unable to play with the other penguins, he is lonely and sad until he
2020 Indies Today Awards Contest Results
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Asbury High and the Parcels of Poison by Kelly Brady Channick
A mystery that will appeal to middle school aged readers, or to anyone that enjoys a light and fun sleuth story. Summer is a busy time for the coastal town of Asbury, especially with the Food Network in town featuring local restaurants. Brady’s, the town’s most popular eatery, faces some competition as a new restaurant
Merren and the Heron by Tony Dow
A delightful short story that is sure to captivate young readers. On a class field trip to the zoo, Merren and her fellow classmates are given a challenging task from their teacher. They are asked to, “Photograph an animal that sounds just like your name!” Many of the students are having difficulties photographing the appropriate
The Wild World of Wiley and JuJu: Wiley and JuJu Go to the Library by Greg Walter
Wiley and his older sister JuJu are dropped off at the library just before storytime. While all of the other children are enjoying the story that the librarian, Mrs. Longerhans, is reading, energetic Wiley decides to make a break for it. When the librarian isn’t paying close attention, the rambunctious boy takes off and inadvertently
Knight in Paper Armor by Nicholas Conley
An enrapturing addition to the sci-fi genre. In a dystopian future where the megacorporation Thorne Century has great power in the expanded United States, two very different youths form a remarkable connection that has the potential to bring changes not only to their lives, but also to the entire world. Billy, a youth that is
The Beginning & End of All Things: Stories of Man
A wonderful sampling of compelling sci-fi narratives. The Beginning & End of All Things: Stories of Man is a collection of eleven intriguing science fiction stories from a variety of talented authors. The stories vary in length, pace and style, but all of them fit solidly into the sci-fi genre. In one post-apocalyptic tale titled
How to Improve Study Habits by Christine Reidhead
How to Improve Study Habits centers, as the title suggests, on helping students to study better. A few of the main points highlighted in the text include understanding and improving study skills, finding appropriate places to study, avoiding excessive studying, and a chapter dedicated to online learning, which has especially become an important topic in
Do You See the Giant? by Srividhya Lakshmanan
A fun children’s book filled with vibrant and adorable illustrations. The opening image of Do You See the Giant? is an ant that fills the pages, along with the caption, “Do you see the giant?” While the ant appears large, the following pages show that a bee is huge in comparison to the ant. As
The Tooths by Srividhya Lakshmanan
As the colors of spring, summer and fall drain away, a witch’s curse brings a harsh winter upon the land. Within the woods live families of trolls, including the newest family, the Tooths. As the Tooths family endures their first winter, they also discover a blight that comes with the cold colorless season, the Ogre
Who Wants To Play With Little Mouse? by Jana Buchmann
This book is a delight, as every aspect of it is executed exquisitely. Little Mouse, feeling a little lonely, leaves his house to find his friends. As he checks in on a variety of insects and small animals, he finds that they are all too busy to spend time with him. This leaves him feeling
Make Almost Anything Happen by Tim Kilpatrick
Valuable, insightful text that provides clear steps to take to ensure success. Success requires five non-negotiable ingredients and Make Almost Anything Happen: How to Manage Complexity to Get What You Want lays out that recipe in a clear and motivating way. Tim Kilpatrick dives right into the material with a real-life experience from the creator
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Bullied by Scott Langteau
Bullied provides a positive message and a hope for school-aged children. Billy and Bella are a couple of typical school bullies. They relentlessly pick on anyone different than them, including foreigners and a boy that they taunt is “like a girl.” As the story progresses, it shows how the once bullied students make a success
War of the Twin Swords by Julia Goldhirsh
At age eighteen, Opal must undertake a Choosing where she will be paired with a gemstone that will become an influential part of her life from that moment onward. Putting even more pressure on her Choosing, immediately afterwards Opal is to become a leader of her clan, and she knows that she will only keep
Taíno Tales by Vicky Weber
Perfect for children that enjoy Disney Princess books. Alida lives in a beautiful tropical setting and is the daughter of the Taíno tribe chieftain. At her favorite secluded spot she meets a boy named Taroo. The two of them hit it off despite the fact that Taroo is from Carib, which is an enemy tribe.
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Captain Fat Beard and the Pickled Onion Pirate Battle by S K Sheridan
Sam Binks lives with his grandmother in a lighthouse on Silver Moon Cove. Despite his young age, the eight year old takes his responsibility of protecting Granny from pirates very seriously. Although, since there have never been pirates in his lifetime, the threat of them arriving on Silver Moon Cove doesn’t seem likely. When Sam
A Step Through The Empty by H. E. Salian
An entertaining read and a captivating story. Brynte has recently inherited the throne from a father that had earned a bad reputation within the land. In an effort to make peace with those of another land, Brynte has also been pressured into an arranged marriage to the young Princess Istonia, whom he has never met.
