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Bubba and Squirt’s Legend of the Lost Pearls
By Sherry Ellis
Print ISBN 9798988625124
eBook ISBN 9798988625131
Juvenile Fiction - Action Adventure / Fantasy & Magic / Legends, Myths, Fables – Asian

Journey to the past! 

Bubba and Squirt embark on their most dangerous quest yet. Whisked away through the vortex to Japan, they must find two fabled pearls that hold the key to saving their father.  

To top it off, they must go back and change the events of the past. As they race against time, the fate of their father, and their own lives, hang in the balance. 

Will they outwit the cunning creatures that stand in their way or face their own demise trying to save their father? 

Release date – October 1, 2024

Bubba and Squirt’s Shield of Athena
By Sherry Ellis
Print ISBN 9798988625100
eBook ISBN 9798988625117
Juvenile Fiction - Action Adventure / Fantasy & Magic / Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman

A Greek Goddess and a Mythical Monster! 

When Bubba and Squirt travel through the mysterious vortex on a quest to save their father, they end up in Athens, Greece where they meet an old woman known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her intriguing riddles set them on a path that leads to the Netherworld, a place where danger lurks around every corner. 

With the help of their new friends and some unlikely allies, they must defeat the monster that holds their father captive. Will they succeed or be trapped forever in the labyrinth of the Netherworld?

Release date: May 7, 2024

Bubba and Squirt’s City of Bones
By Sherry Ellis
Print ISBN 9781939844989
eBook ISBN 9781939844996
Juvenile Fiction - Action Adventure/Fantasy & Magic/Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman

Creepy Underground Catacombs! 

Bubba and Squirt are back for another rousing quest as they travel through the mysterious vortex to Paris, France. It’s another wild adventure as they track down art thieves, encounter terrifying monsters, and discover the whereabouts of their missing father. 

Will they make it out alive or join the rest of the skeletons in the City of Bones?

“Much like The Magic Treehouse, each book in this series builds upon the last and incorporates pieces from previous installments. This series is a positive addition to library collections for confident young readers.” – Mary Lanni, author 

“Highly-recommended for middle-grade readers who are fans of fantasy, adventure, and historical fiction stories. The author has filled this story with the rich history of France by blending fact with fiction.” - June McCrary Jacobs, author 

“A little fantasy, a little culture, a little history...and tons of mystery and adventure. The adventure is exciting, packs tons of tension, and keeps the reader guessing until the end.” – Bookworm for Kids

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Bubba and Squirt’s Mayan Adventure
By Sherry Ellis
Print ISBN 9781939844750
eBook ISBN 9781939844712
Juvenile Fiction - Action Adventure/Legends, Myths, Fables-Caribbean & Latin American

An ancient Mayan civilization! 

That's what Bubba and Squirt find when they travel through the mysterious vortex for another wild adventure. There they meet archeologists who are unearthing priceless artifacts.  

But someone is stealing them. And an encounter with the Tate Duende awakens magic within Bubba. Throw in the mysterious Alux and a new discovery and things get sticky. 

Will Bubba and Squirt solve the mystery, or will they be stuck forever in the jungles of Belize?

“Readers will be mesmerized by the story. They’ll eagerly turn the pages to see what happens next.” - children’s author, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

“Highly-recommended for fans of middle-grade Latin American fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, and Mayan Indian culture.” - June McCrary Jacobs, author

“It is a very exciting book… It is right for middle-grade readers who aren’t advanced but are just starting reading chapter books.” – Kids Book Buzz, 5 stars

Voyagers: The Third Ghost
An Insecure Writer’s Support Group Anthology
Print ISBN 9781939844729
eBook ISBN 9781939844736
Juvenile Fiction - Historical/Action & Adventure/Fantasy & Magic

Journey into the past… 

Will the third ghost be found before fires take more lives? Can everyone be warned before Pompeii is buried again? What happens if a blizzard traps a family in East Germany? Will the Firebird help Soviet sisters outwit evil during WWII? And sneaking off to see the first aeroplane – what could go wrong? 

Ten authors explore the past, sending their young protagonists on harrowing adventures. Featuring the talents of Yvonne Ventresca, Katharina Gerlach, Roland Clarke, Sherry Ellis, Rebecca M. Douglass, Bish Denham, Charles Kowalski, Louise MacBeath Barbour, Beth Anderson Schuck, and L.T. Ward. 

Hand-picked by a panel of agents, authors, and editors, these ten tales will take readers on a voyage of wonder into history. Get ready for an exciting ride!

“It’s a collection of riveting, compelling, tales by a group of gifted authors.” - Deanie Humphrys-Dunne, children’s author

“The authors did a beautiful job with their individual work. You’ll meet some very interesting characters, especially if you like ghosts.” - Beverly Stowe McClure, children’s author

“…contains unique stories that redefine traditional historical fiction by including magical elements from time travel to talking trees. Voyagers was super fun to read.” – Pages for Thoughts

Stone Man
And the Trail of Tears
By Charles Suddeth
Print ISBN 9781939844620
eBook ISBN 9781939844637
Juvenile Fiction - Boys & Men/Legends, Myths, Fables-Native American/Historical-United States-General

Driven to Stone Man’s trail...

After U.S. soldiers attack twelve-year-old Tsatsi’s Cherokee village, his family flees to the Smokey Mountains. Facing storms, flood, and hunger, they’re forced to go where Stone Man, a monstrous giant, is rumored to live. 

His family seeks shelter in an abandoned village, but soldiers hunt them down. Tsatsi and his sister Sali escape, but Sali falls ill and is kidnapped by Stone Man. Tsatsi gives chase and confronts the giant, only to learn this monster isn’t what he seems.

Their journey is a dangerous one. Will Tsatsi find the strength to become a Cherokee warrior? And will they ever find their family?

“The scenery was wonderful and I loved the action-packed scenes. As sad as the story was, I liked how all the characters were still hopeful and did not give up. We should all have the mentality of these characters. I adored the ending and it warmed my heart! 5 stars.” – Pages for Thoughts reviews 

"The story starts off at a frantic pace and doesn't let up, sure to pull in readers who normally don't read historical fiction. The ending is perfectly executed.” - Greg Pattridge, Always in the Middle reviews

Music Boxes
By Tonja Drecker
Print ISBN 9781939844569
eBook ISBN 9781939844576
Juvenile Fiction - Fantasy & Magic/Girls & Women/ Performing Arts

A Barnes & Noble top “5 Spooky New middle Grade Books for Campfire Chills!”

I only desire your talent. . .

Twelve-year-old Lindsey McKay's biggest dream is to be a famous ballerina. But after moving to New York, she ends up at the Community Center with a teacher who’s a burly bear in tights.

When she meets Madame Destinée, the teacher of a top dance school who offers her classes for free, Lindsey can't believe her luck. In exchange, she must perform in the school’s exclusive midnight shows, ones sure to make her a star. But something’s not right...

One by one, the other dancers disappear. Each time they do, a music box with a figurine just like the missing ballerina joins Madame Destinée’s growing collection. If Lindsey doesn’t discover the truth about the dance school, she might end up a tiny figurine herself.

“A powerful story with a compelling, mystical tale of adventure. 5 stars” – Readers’ Favorite 

“With its engaging sense of mystery and intrigue, and a cast of international characters, Music Boxes will enchant you.” - P.K. Hrezo, author 

“Music Boxes is an enduring tale of friendship, magic, and the power of love… Five stars!” - Tamara Grantham, award-winning author 

“Deliciously creepy with a side of sinister, Drecker weaves an enticing story of talent, jealousy, and dark magic.” - Dianne K. Salerni, author of The Eighth Day series

Otter Tales Volume II
Edited by Michelle Rutledge
Print ISBN 9781939844583
eBook ISBN 9781939844590
Juvenile Fiction - Action-Adventure/Animals/Short Stories

It’s an Otterly Amazing Adventure!

Don your armor and prepare for adventure!

From the far reaches of space to the North Pole, you’ll set off on a quest filled with the exploits of princesses, heroes, and real life journeys.

From the imagination of children, these stories will delight and inspire with their originality, courage, and heart.

Speak with animals. Fly on a robotic dog. Shift into a unicorn. And even battle some zombies along the way!

Bubba and Squirt’s Big Dig to China
By Sherry Ellis
Print ISBN 9781939844507
eBook ISBN 9781939844514
Juvenile Fiction - Action Adventure/ Legends, Myths, Fables: Asian

You can’t dig a hole to China!

Squirt doesn’t believe Bubba can dig a hole to China. But when the hole swallows them, the kids find themselves in Xi’an, China, surrounded by Terracotta Warriors.

It gets worse when the ghost of the first emperor of China appears. He tells them they can’t go home until they find his missing pi. The kids don’t know where to begin until they meet a girl and her grandmother who promise to help find the pendant.

Soon they realize they are being followed. And they are no closer to finding the missing pi. Will Bubba and Squirt ever make it back home?
 

“Bubba and Squirt’s Big Dig to China by Sherry Ellis is a fun-filled, fast-paced, and entertaining read.” -Virginia Wright, author

“...young readers may not even realize that they are learning while being entertained!” - TDC Book Reviews

“Fun, educational, captivating! This is a wonderful middle-grade story with plenty to captivate young readers.” - Deanie Humphrys-Dunne, author

“This is a book that will entertain all ages... Children reading this book will be thoroughly entertained, but also tricked into becoming partially educated about other cultures!” - Kitty Cat at the Library

Some Very Messy Medieval Magic
By C. Lee McKenzie
Print ISBN 9781939844460
eBook ISBN 9781939844477
Juvenile Fiction - Fantasy/Boys

Pete’s stuck in medieval England!

Pete and his friend Weasel thought they’d closed the Time Lock. But a young page from medieval times, Peter of Bramwell, goes missing. His absence during a critical moment will forever alter history unless he’s found.

There’s only one solution - fledgling wizard Pete must take the page’s place. Accompanied by Weasel and Fanon, Pete’s alligator familiar, they travel to 1173 England.

But what if the page remains lost - will Pete know what to do when the critical moment arrives? Toss in a grumpy Fanon, the duke’s curious niece, a talking horse, and the Circle of Stones and Pete realizes he’s in over his young wizard head yet again...

“A gripping adventure back in time, with action around every corner.” - Stephanie Robinson, author of The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow

“A great addition to middle school classrooms and libraries, as well as your own private library.” - Beverly Stowe McClure, award-winning author of stories for children and teens.

“A rich cast of characters who bring the story to life – both in modern and historical times. I highly recommend librarians and teachers get this series on their shelves.” - Hall Ways Reviews

Corners
By Corrina Austin
Print ISBN 9781939844392
eBook ISBN 9781939844408
Juvenile Fiction-Boys/Adult Fiction-Coming of Age

Everyone needs their own special corner...

It’s 1969 and ten-year-old Davy is in a predicament. With two weeks remaining of the summer holidays, he’s expelled from the public pool for sneaking into the deep end and almost drowning. How will he break the news to his hard-working single mother? She’s at the diner all day, Davy has no friends, and he’s too young to stay by himself.

The answer lies in his rescuer, mysterious thirteen-year-old Ellis Wynn. Visiting her Grammy for the summer, Ellis offers to babysit Davy. She teaches him about “corners”–forgotten or neglected areas fixed up special. Together, the kids tackle several “corners” and Davy learns what it means to bring joy to others.

Davy begins to wonder, though. Why does Ellis want to be his friend? Why doesn’t she ever smile? And is Davy just one of Ellis’ “corners?”

“Austin’s message of true friendship and selflessness will resonate...strong addition to the realistic fiction genre.” - Library Journal

"This book was so engaging! Five out of five stars." - TDC Book Reviews

“This is a story about love and loss, wrapped in a blanket of friendship... reminds me of the storytelling method used in The Princess Bride.” - Gina @ Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

Otter Tales
Edited by Michelle Rutledge & Shanna Williams
Print ISBN 9781939844415
eBook ISBN 9781939844422
Juvenile Fiction/General

Ride along for some otter good fun!

From the worlds of fantasy and science fiction to kids fighting real life battles, you’ll speed along from one adventure to the next.

Written by youth, these stories will amaze you with their creativity, thoughtfulness, and delightful spirit.

Journey in search of dragons. Fight along superheroes. And face the bullies head on!

George Washington Chronicles
Edited by Jen Clymer
Print ISBN 9781939844316
eBook ISBN 9781939844323
Juvenile Fiction/General

Come on a timeless adventure!

Captured within these pages are superheroes, animals, and the triumph over evil. From the fantasy realm to the baseball field, these stories unleash the creativity of youth for all to enjoy.

Don your journey hat and march right in!

Starfish Tales, Vol. 1
Edited by Michelle Rutledge
Print ISBN 9781939844330
eBook ISBN 9781939844347
Juvenile Fiction/General

Prepare for an ocean of tales!

Imagination comes alive in this collection of stories. From the struggles of everyday life to the far reaches of outer space, these tales are sure to delight.

So come aboard and share the adventure!

Snapping Turtle Tales, Vol. 2
Edited by Michelle Rutledge
Print ISBN 9781939844156
eBook ISBN 9781939844163
Juvenile Fiction/General

Tales from out of this world...

Dragons, singers, war heroes, fighters - they’re all here!

The Snapping Turtle kids have created an array of stories for your reading pleasure. Raw, untamed imagination springs forth from every page. Prepare for adventure, mystery, fantasy, and more.

Prepare for some snapping good tales!

Snapping Turtle Tales
Edited by Michelle Rutledge
Print ISBN 9781939844095
eBook ISBN 9781939844101
Juvenile Fiction/General

From the imagination of youth...

Super heroes, fantastic creatures, first loves, pigs, ghosts - they’re all here!

The Snapping Turtle kids have created an array of stories for your reading pleasure. Raw, untamed imagination springs forth from every page. Prepare for adventure, mystery, paranormal, and more.

Prepare for some snapping good tales!