Wawa is not an ordinary boy. He was born to a native couple on the Island of Formosa during the brief Spanish colonial rule in the 17th Century. His father, Yotas, became a fugitive for having involved in a failed uprising against the Spanish troops. While on the run with his mother, Maya, he was separated from her and later adopted by a Chinese Shaolin monk. Now at the age of 12, he is already well trained in Buddhism and kung fu skills. He aspires to become a learned monk so as to be able to … [Read more...] about The Little Monk by Lydia Lin
The Sought Six: The Sterling Cone by C. A. Klug
The Sought Six: The Sterling Cone by C. A. Klug Targeted Age Group:: 7-12 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was 10 years old when I very first came up with the idea for this book. It's been a long work in progress! But now, 18 years later, it's finally here, complete, and ready to be a book children love throughout their childhoods! … [Read more...] about The Sought Six: The Sterling Cone by C. A. Klug
K-9 Cop Case #1 The Dreck Report by Erna Mueller
K-9 Cop Case #1 The Dreck Report by Erna Mueller Even after a lifetime of putting dangerous criminals behind bars, heartless cop Spencer needs to redeem himself before he may enter heaven. Only the J.R.P. (Jerk Redemption Program) can help him now. He’s sent back to earth in the body of his K-9 partner to help a troubled teenager and his dysfunctional family. Spencer also swallowed an important microchip his killers need to execute their evil plan. Can Spencer maul the shins (and other choice … [Read more...] about K-9 Cop Case #1 The Dreck Report by Erna Mueller
FEATURED BOOK: K-9 Cop by Erna Mueller
A selfish cop must redeem himself before he may enter heaven. Only the J.R.P. (Jerk Redemption Program) can help him now. He's sent back to earth in the body of his K-9 partner to help a troubled teenager and his dysfunctional family. He also swallowed an important microchip his killers need to execute their evil plan. Can he maul the shins (and other choice areas) of the criminals and stop them once and for all? Find out in this hilarious thriller. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: K-9 Cop by Erna Mueller
FEATURED BOOK: The Magpie King by M.J. Fahy
A wonderful middle grade fantasy of friendship, loyalty, and survival. In the large and frightening world of the Bigguns, Tatty Moon, a faerie child, must rid her village of thieving magpies and rampaging Gnomes, all under the spell of the queen's merciless nephew. With the help of a group of friends who include a gypsy, an elf, a wood sprite, an elderly rat, and a hawk-sized dragonfly, Tatty journeys far to try and defeat him. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Magpie King by M.J. Fahy
FEATURED BOOK: Sophie Washington: Code One by Tonya Duncan Ellis
A READERS' FAVORITE FIVE STAR RATED BOOKS FOR KIDS! Anything Boys Can Do Girls Can Do Better! Xavier Academy is having a computer coding competition with a huge cash prize! Sixth grader Sophie Washington and her friend Chloe can't wait to enter with their other classmates, Nathan and Toby. The only problem is that the boys don't think the girls are smart enough for their team and have already asked two other kids to work with them. Determined to beat the boys, Sophie and Chloe join forces with … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Sophie Washington: Code One by Tonya Duncan Ellis
Interview with Author – Laura Smith
About Laura Smith: Laura Smith is an office worker by day and an indie author/blogger/editor by night. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, she earned her B.A. in Creative Writing from Carlow University in 2007. She has since self-published three middle grade novels and is at work on her first middle grade series. She has also blogged for several websites, most recently HubPages, and is a volunteer editor for LitPick student book reviews. When she's not writing, she's usually drawing, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Laura Smith
Interview with Author – Tonya Duncan Ellis
About Tonya Duncan Ellis: Tonya Duncan Ellis is author of the Amazon bestselling Sophie Washington children’s books series, geared toward readers ages 8 to 12, and she’s a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Tonya loves to travel and has visited 49 American states, 20 countries, and three continents, but some of her best journeys have been between the pages of a novel. As a girl she could always be found with a book in her hand, and reading is still one … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tonya Duncan Ellis
Interview with Author – Sherry Ellis
About Sherry Ellis: Sherry Ellis is an award-winning author and professional musician who plays and teaches the violin, viola, and piano. When she is not writing or engaged in musical activities, she can be found doing household chores, hiking, or exploring the world. Ellis, her husband, and their two children live in Atlanta, Georgia. What inspires you to write? I enjoy the creative process of writing. If something triggers an idea for a story, I write it down and then see where it … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sherry Ellis
Interview with Author – Lenita Sheridan
About Lenita Sheridan: Lenita Sheridan was inspired by the forest she played in as she grew up in the beautiful Goldstream Valley outside of Fairbanks, Alaska. At age eleven she made two major decisions: to become a Christian and to become a writer. She wanted to be like her grandfather, Max Sheridan, who published in science fiction and worked with Ray Bradbury As she became an adult she began reading and writing fantasy. She entered graduate school at the University of Washington with her … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lenita Sheridan
Interview with Author – HL Carpenter
About HL Carpenter: We’re HL Carpenter, a Florida-based mother/daughter duo. We write from our studios in Carpenter Country, a magical place that, like our stories, is unreal but not untrue. Our books are family-friendly and suitable for ten-year-olds as well as kidults of all ages. What inspires you to write? We always want to know why. We're not sure if that means we're inspired to write because we can come up with our own reasons about the cause of an event, or if that means … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – HL Carpenter
Greg’s First Adventure in Time by C.M. Huddleston by C.M. Huddleston
Twelve year old Greg mysteriously time travels 3,000 years into the past. Now a Native American boy has a spear pointed directly at his heart. Greg’s scared, worried, and hungry! Can he trust this stranger, can he get home, can he survive? Join Greg on his first adventure where there are moose to hunt and wolves to worry about, along with loads of fun! Greg's wild adventures will excite and enlighten all while telling a rousing story about a young boy's intriguing encounter with Native … [Read more...] about Greg’s First Adventure in Time by C.M. Huddleston by C.M. Huddleston
