When the tide of life threatens to pull her under, Melanie Akamu discovers an unexpected lifeline in the most unlikely of places. Battling a relentless cancer diagnosis, 17-year-old Melanie finds solace in the healing waters of her Hawaiian home. But when she encounters Kona, a critically injured dolphin entangled in a fishing net, their fates become inexplicably intertwined. As Melanie fights for her life, she discovers a renewed purpose in Kona's struggle for survival. Together with Chase, the new guy with a troubled past, Melanie launches a daring campaign to save Kona and expose the corporate giant responsible for devastating their ocean paradise. But as her own health deteriorates, Melanie must confront the possibility that saving Kona might be her final legacy. In a race against time, Melanie learns that sometimes the biggest waves of change start with the smallest ripples of hope. Will her unwavering spirit be enough to turn the tide not just for Kona, but for herself and the entire community? "Kona" is a heart-wrenching tale of courage, love, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and a dolphin. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we have the power to create our own waves of change.
This Christmas tale tells the the story of Willie Bear, a broken ornament who can't participate in a magical event where all of the intact ornaments acquire the ability to speak at midnight Christmas Eve. Willy is eventually placed on the tree, and he shares with other ornaments (Beverly's pets of past times) a wonderful connection. He helps them fulfill their wishes, as each receives a special gift for the Holiday. Mickey and I both are proud to be a part of "The Forgotten Ornament..". We highly recommend this wonderful book written by Erik Daniel Shein. A beautiful Christmas book, bringing adorable animals to life. One broken little ornament is sadly neglected.... then mended and placed in a prominent position, high on the Christmas tree... and loved just as much as the newer ornaments. This amazing book teaches children about responsibility... and the importance of protecting their pets, all animals and wildlife. Beautiful Illustrations.. with colorful pages and a wonderful Christmas story to delight even adults. For those who value and care about the welfare of God's critters and special creatures. "The Forgotten Ornament..". is a must read for children of all ages. - Jan and Mickey Rooney
Maya Scott is just trying to make it home after a long night of studying, but when she misses her usual bus, a strange, decaying vehicle appears at the stop. With no other way home, she boards, only to realize that the passengers—and the driver—are not among the living. Trapped on a route to nowhere, Maya quickly discovers that this isn’t just a late-night bus ride; it’s a journey into the supernatural. As the minutes tick away and the bus draws closer to its final destination, Maya must find a way to escape the clutches of this phantom vehicle before she becomes another soul lost to the Hollow Route. The Hollow Route is a haunting tale of survival, terror, and the dark forces that lurk in the shadows of the night. Maya’s fight to escape the spectral bus becomes a race against time as she faces the ultimate question: Will she find a way out, or will she become another ghostly passenger on this doomed ride?
A war has raged for centuries in the African rainforest. Animals living in factions band together for a greater cause. Once a place of peace ruled by a great tusker king, the rainforest now lies in shadows as the ghosts of the obambo fight for dominance. The story is older than time, but a glimmer of hope shines on the horizon. Change is in the wind, and the world is ready for it.Thunder, a young African forest elephant, has grown up on the stories of his father, the great tusker king, Ajamu. It is not only his birthright to follow in his father's footsteps, but also his greatest desire. Hidden and sheltered from the ongoing war, Thunder finds himself unprepared when the time comes to join.With their very existence at stake, Thunder must master his abilities and self-doubts to face the greatest evil in the jungle. If he doesn't prevail, all is lost.
A young warrior must rise above what he is to become what he was born to be… Legend proclaimed that the Mystic Warriors would be the key to saving the Inca people, and the secret to all could be found on the top of Alahambra, a sheer mountain next to Machu Picchu in the Western Amazon Basin. The young prince, Puri, had lost everything at a young age. An attack on his village took the only thing he had left—his loving grandfather. Lost and alone, the young boy learned to survive on his wit, despite his disability. When Puri grew older, his Uncle Kamen, the warrior that stole his birthright and kingdom, threatened his people again, and Puri must rise above what he is to become who he was meant to be—what he was born to be…. A King
Every Mystery starts with a seed of truth. In this story, our heroes, Pani and Omo, pride themselves on their ability to find the key to cracking any case. Pani, the older of the two detectives, is a pelican with a penchant for keeping order in the middle of chaos. Omo is a young, daredevil Peruvian seagull. The two have created an agency of private detectives called the Seed Crackers. They have recently decided to expand their practice by hiring a new sidekick seed cracker to train, Pepe, a Galapagos mockingbird. The only problem is they are all easily distracted whenever treasure hunting comes into the picture.
Courage has no bounds…. A great tusker is in trouble, and destiny calls Thunder again. When a great tusker is captured by the uprights, Tusker’s mate, Thandi, seeks out the legendary Thunder to save her mate. Thunder and Razor are on a rescue mission, and time isn’t on their side. And when a young gifted boy, Jabari, drops from the trees wanting to help, Thunder is unsure what to trust, instinct or his heart. He could use the boy’s help, but uprights got them into this mess in the first place….
A story of perseverance and courage… Thunder is on the ultimate quest to fulfill his destiny. Tasked with finding Hope Haven, Thunder sets out to discover the mystery of Hope Haven with his friends Razor, a solitary lion; Dash, a spotted genet; and Archie, a black banded monitor lizard. When they discover that Hope Haven is a sanctuary for abandoned and injured animals, Thunder stumbles upon more than he bargained for. He must find the courage to protect those that he loves once and for all.
For Dexter the penguin and Jax the lava lizard, life on the Galapagos island is filled with one lazy day after the next. Dexter wants more, and when he finds an egg on the beach, he is ready to claim it as his own. The prospect of being an “uncle” fills him with excitement he can’t contain, so he convinces his best friend Jax to help him. So when the egg hatches and a tortoise emerges, the pair are at first shocked, then smitten with their hatchling. Dexter lovingly names him Silas. The years fly by on their peaceful island, and Silas grows into an intelligent and curious tortoise with a thirst for adventure. An avid inventor, like Dexter, Silas creates a raft that will take them on their first adventure. They learn of the tortoises on Isabela Island, and before long they are on a quest to find them. When they are rescued by Admiral Cassius, a marine iguana, they learn that Queen Afrodita, a pink marine iguana, is holding the tortoises of the island captive and slowly starving them. Admiral Cassius is the leader for the rebellion against the queen’s rule, but his army isn’t large enough to rise up against her. When Silas formulates a plan that will save everyone on Isabela Island from the queen’s rule, the admiral pulls together his troops and they all pitch in to help. Can one tortoise make a difference against impossible odds? Find out in A Galapagos Tale.
Nestled deep within a lush, vibrant jungle lies a safari park unlike any other. It is here we meet Amari and Malik, two young siblings with a love for adventure and a passion for the wild. Alongside them are their six animal friends —CJ, the African elephant; Zed, the zebra; Flora, the shy female zebra; Millie, the pink flamingo; Micha, the lion cub; and Isaac, the meerkat. Together, they embark on a journey that will test their courage and resilience in ways they never imagined. With its vibrant characters and heartwarming message, We Are the Wilds is a tale that will capture the imaginations of young readers and leave them eager for more.
Ever since the beginning, people have shared the world with the animals. Magical guardians once guided the people to treat all Earth’s creatures with reverence. The mystical winged serpent, Challis, lived within the chosen guardians, guiding them to promote a peaceful co-existence. When her spirit transcended from the mystical amulet to the next spirit keeper, darkness eroded her purity, making her pure magic a new vessel for darkness. When the new keeper’s reign was broken, the damage had already been done. The keepers faded into the backdrop of our history, praying that one day a new generation of guardians would restore the balance of their world. No one could have known centuries would pass, that it would take a modern world to retrieve the magic of long ago. When fourteen-year-old Seraphina Miles is sent to live with her estranged archaeologist father, she has no idea she would be in for the adventure of a lifetime. When she finds a strange amulet hidden in the ruins of Machu Picchu, her boring summer is suddenly filled with a magic beyond her dreams. The amulet leads her to a golden egg in the middle of a burning fire. When the shell breaks, the phoenix hatchling nestled inside imprints on Sera. Their special connection sends her on a quest to find the missing stones which will give her the power to defeat the winged serpent that hides in the shadows.
This Galloping Guernsey takes on the special challenge of competing against several sanctuary animals-a field of zebras and stallions. She ignores the strangeness of being a "racing cow," as this Valentine's Day story emphasizes using the talents that we possess, and accepting the valentines from appreciating admirers. The valentines of the Sanctuary are the gratitude and love they show Apple for her bravery and tenacity-not for winning.
One tiny elephant, one gigantic adventure… A search for adventure may get Thunder more than he bargains for. He never expects to find himself alone again, but the footprints left by his mother will be his guide to healing and finding his way. On his journey he finds himself making some new friends: Razor, a grumpy lion; Dash, a speedy genet; Archie, a chatty lizard, and two whimsical gorillas, Harold and Neville. A trip back to the caves reunites Thunder with old friends, and together they join forces to save the day and help Thunder find peace.
In a sleepy little parish just outside of New Orleans, murder is no rare occurrence. Sergeant Lance Knight has a pile of unsolved homicide cases on his desk. On the surface, none seem to be connected. The victims are all men with money or power. An investment banker, a lawyer, and a local politician. They don’t socially run in the same circles. Lance can’t find a connection. Working closely with coroner Gina Goodwin, Lance and Gina discover a pattern. Three unrelated things the bodies all have in common—a string of lethal connections. Is it just a coincidence, or is it something more? Things heat up when Lance realizes he’s getting close to finding the killer, and everything spirals out of control. Can he piece it together before it’s too late?
A young African pygmy elephant must confront his fears to fulfill a dream and become a legend…. Thunder, a young pygmy forest elephant, sets out on a journey to find his mother after he escapes capture by poachers. With danger at every turn in the central African jungle, he must face his fears to survive. Some unlikely friends: Soma, a cranky rhino; Frederick, a nutty pink flamingo; Penelope, a chatty parrot; three kooky egrets; and Jennetta Blue, a blue butterfly; help him with his dream to find his mother and fulfill his quest to be reunited with his herd.
Emma Miller has lost everything. At the tender age of sixteen, a tragic accident took her parents and her beloved dog from her. Now stuck in the foster care system, Emma is in foreign territory. Her experience so far has her wanting to run away. However, love can come from unexpected places; she only has to open her heart to find it. When presented a Christmas miracle, Emma holds on to it for all she’s worth, but will it be enough? A Forever Home for the Holidays is a heart touching, emotional roller coaster ride about a young girl’s journey to find herself.
Oaktree Farms is not just known as a second chance for rescued animals. It’s also known for having the fastest dogs around the agility circuit. After the farm suffers from a tragic loss, it’s up to some new recruits to help pull them all back together and save the farm. When two young pups, Cody and Taz, are brought to Oaktree Farm, they have no idea what new life is in store for them. The chocolate lab and Australian shepherd are big fans of the infamous circuit champion Rocket. The Great Dane decides to help train them to run agility courses with him to help bring the title back home to the farm. With the fate of Oaktree Farms on their shoulders, the Rocket Hounds must find a way to win the Regional Canine Classic.
Lily Evergreen, a hearing-impaired 12-year-old, has always felt a deep connection to the enchanted forest surrounding her home. When she befriends Winston, a teenage Bigfoot destined to become the forest's guardian, Lily embarks on an extraordinary adventure filled with magic, courage, and the power of friendship. Together, Lily and Winston must navigate the challenges of the mystical realm, facing ancient trials and forging an unbreakable bond. As Lily uncovers the secrets of her own heritage and the wisdom of the forest, she discovers her true purpose as a guide and protector alongside Winston. "Finding Footprints" is a heartwarming tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the magic that lies within the natural world. Join Lily and Winston on their unforgettable journey as they learn the true meaning of bravery, compassion, and the enduring power of connection.
A compelling journey of seven legendary tusker superheroes and the one in line to be the next king. A war has raged for centuries in the African rainforest. Once a place of peace ruled by a great tusker king, the rainforest now lies in shadows as the ghosts of the Obambo fight for dominance. The story is older than time, but a glimmer of hope shines on the horizon. Change is in the wind, and the world is ready for it. Dakarai, a young African forest elephant, has grown up on the stories of his father, the great tusker king, Ajamu, one of the seven great tusker superheroes. It is not only his birthright to follow in his father’s footsteps but also his greatest desire. Hidden and sheltered from the ongoing war, Dakarai finds himself unprepared when the time comes to join. With their very existence at stake, Dakarai must master his abilities and self-doubts to face the greatest evil in the jungle. If he doesn’t prevail, all is lost.
Still reeling from the loss of her twin sister, 17-year-old Maddie Tyler spends the summer with her grandmother in a sleepy country town. As she struggles with grief and abandonment, she finds hope in reconnecting with her childhood crush, Tristen. But their budding romance ignites a generations-old feud between their families. When a search for legendary treasure goes awry, Maddie must dig deep to find the will to survive. This poignant YA novel explores grief, family bonds, and discovering inner strength when faced with unimaginable loss.
Maya Scott is just trying to make it home after a long night of studying, but when she misses her usual bus, a strange, decaying vehicle appears at the stop. With no other way home, she boards, only to realize that the passengers—and the driver—are not among the living. Trapped on a route to nowhere, Maya quickly discovers that this isn’t just a late-night bus ride; it’s a journey into the supernatural. As the minutes tick away and the bus draws closer to its final destination, Maya must find a way to escape the clutches of this phantom vehicle before she becomes another soul lost to the Hollow Route. The Hollow Route is a haunting tale of survival, terror, and the dark forces that lurk in the shadows of the night. Maya’s fight to escape the spectral bus becomes a race against time as she faces the ultimate question: Will she find a way out, or will she become another ghostly passenger on this doomed ride?
Claire Monroe’s dreams of becoming a celebrated writer seem out of reach—until she inherits an isolated cottage and the literary estate of her mysterious Aunt Eleanor, a reclusive author who perished under strange circumstances. But as Claire digs into Eleanor’s final, unfinished manuscript, she unearths far more than words on a page. The cottage itself harbors an ancient malevolence, a presence that haunts her every move, twisting her thoughts and consuming her creative energy. Trapped within the walls of the house, Claire must confront the terrifying spirit that claimed her aunt’s life before it claims her own. Frightwritten is a chilling tale of ambition, legacy, and the thin veil between reality and nightmare. As Claire’s grip on her sanity slips, she must finish what Eleanor started—before the story finishes her.
In the quiet town of Willow Creek, eight-year-old Emily Porter stumbles upon a mysterious well hidden deep in the woods. The ominous inscription—”Be Careful What You Wish For”—does little to deter her from making a simple wish: for her family to be happy forever. But when her wish seems to come true, strange and terrifying events begin to unfold. As shadows flicker unnaturally and whispers fill the air, Emily’s brother, Jake, falls mysteriously ill. The family soon realizes that the well demands a deadly price for every wish granted. Now, as the supernatural presence grows stronger, Emily’s family must confront the ancient evil lurking beneath the well or risk losing everything. Malathor’s Well is a chilling tale of wish fulfillment gone wrong, where the line between hope and horror blurs, and the price of happiness may be too steep to bear.
Detective Mara Lawson has seen her share of brutal crimes, but nothing could prepare her for the gruesome murder that would change everything. A lifeless body, carved with strange occult symbols, lies at the center of a mystery that defies logic and reason. As Mara digs deeper, she uncovers a trail of ancient rituals, demonic forces, and a secretive cult known as The Devil’s Greenhouse—one that seeks to unleash unspeakable horrors upon the world. With the help of Hunter Eldritch, a reclusive demonologist, and a priest whose faith has been shaken to its core, Mara must confront her greatest fears. Together, they unravel a conspiracy that reaches back centuries, buried in the shadows of history. As the lines between reality and the supernatural blur, Mara races against time to stop a ritual that could bring about the end of days. But in a world where faith is tested and evil knows no bounds, the cost of failure is unimaginable. With the city—and perhaps the world—on the brink of apocalypse, Mara must decide how far she is willing to go to stop the darkness from consuming everything she holds dear. The Devil's Greenhouse is a gripping tale of suspense, where ancient horrors collide with modern-day heroism, and the fight for humanity’s soul begins.
The Trilogy of Fright invites readers into a world where every turn leads deeper into terror: In Frightwritten, Claire Monroe inherits her aunt’s cottage, only to discover it harbors a dark presence determined to consume her mind and finish a sinister story at any cost. Malathor’s Well follows young Emily Porter, whose innocent wish unleashes a malevolent force from a cursed well, threatening her family with devastating consequences. In The Hollow Route, Maya Scott boards a haunted bus where the dead ride in silence—and the only escape is a race against time. Three chilling tales. One spine-tingling collection. The Trilogy of Fright will leave you questioning the boundary between life and the supernatural. Will you dare to read it?
Claire Monroe’s dreams of becoming a celebrated writer seem out of reach—until she inherits an isolated cottage and the literary estate of her mysterious Aunt Eleanor, a reclusive author who perished under strange circumstances. But as Claire digs into Eleanor’s final, unfinished manuscript, she unearths far more than words on a page. The cottage itself harbors an ancient malevolence, a presence that haunts her every move, twisting her thoughts and consuming her creative energy. Trapped within the walls of the house, Claire must confront the terrifying spirit that claimed her aunt’s life before it claims her own. Frightwritten is a chilling tale of ambition, legacy, and the thin veil between reality and nightmare. As Claire’s grip on her sanity slips, she must finish what Eleanor started—before the story finishes her.
On the planet Regulus, cats, dogs, and birds from Earth have arrived to form a new society. But when evil robotic birds Talon Feather and Grim Chaos threaten to reclaim the planet, the feline inhabitants create eight high-tech heroes - the Kittyborgs! This cybernetic cat squad, including Linux Kat-Stratacus, Mega Bolt, Chip Socket, and more, are designed to defend Regulus. However, uniting the planet's divided cats and dogs presents a difficult challenge. Can the Kittyborgs overcome betrayal within their ranks and defeat their enemies? Or will Regulus fall into the claws of the villainous FOWL agents? Find out in this thrilling sci-fi adventure about animal allies, robotic heroes, and the power of unity.
When the tide of life threatens to pull her under, Melanie Akamu discovers an unexpected lifeline in the most unlikely of places. Battling a relentless cancer diagnosis, 17-year-old Melanie finds solace in the healing waters of her Hawaiian home. But when she encounters Kona, a critically injured dolphin entangled in a fishing net, their fates become inexplicably intertwined. As Melanie fights for her life, she discovers a renewed purpose in Kona's struggle for survival. Together with Chase, the new guy with a troubled past, Melanie launches a daring campaign to save Kona and expose the corporate giant responsible for devastating their ocean paradise. But as her own health deteriorates, Melanie must confront the possibility that saving Kona might be her final legacy. In a race against time, Melanie learns that sometimes the biggest waves of change start with the smallest ripples of hope. Will her unwavering spirit be enough to turn the tide not just for Kona, but for herself and the entire community? "Kona" is a heart-wrenching tale of courage, love, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and a dolphin. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we have the power to create our own waves of change.
From the moment their parents moved them into the ancient relic of a house, Indigo Thornberg finds herself in a world beyond her worst imaginations. The wallpaper walls and clawfoot bathtub makes it clear the house was built long before the beginning of time. Their house isn’t even wired for the internet! To top it off, her room is—pink! Like bubblegum pink, the pale, pasty kind that ballerina girls would die for, but not Indigo. And while that might seem like the worst thing that could happen to a goth girl like herself, something even worse is lurking in the shadows. The only thing that makes the move bearable is the fact that her twin brother Crow is just as miserable as she is. The moment the teens turn sixteen, their lives take a bizarre turn as a dormant magic awakes within them. They are called to the one place that keeps them safe from the things that go bump in the night: the mortal veil. As they slip through the veil, they find that their destiny awaits on the other side. They must find a way to close the veil to keep their world safe from the evil that wishes to destroy it. Never one to back down from a challenge, Indigo is prepared to take on the trials ahead of her, but Hevexa is filled with dangers in all shapes and sizes, monsters that exist outside of her wildest imagination. Will they be able to restore the veil before the monsters of Hevexa take over their world? Or would they lose themselves to the darkness on the other side?
A young African pygmy elephant must confront his fears to fulfill a dream and become a legend…. Thunder, a young pygmy forest elephant, sets out on a journey to find his mother after he escapes capture by poachers. With danger at every turn in the central African jungle, he must face his fears to survive. Some unlikely friends: Soma, a cranky rhino; Frederick, a nutty pink flamingo; Penelope, a chatty parrot; three kooky egrets; and Jennetta Blue, a blue butterfly; help him with his dream to find his mother and fulfill his quest to be reunited with his herd.
Evil stirs in the darkness. Seraphina Miles can feel it bleeding into the world around her, suffocating the life of every living creature. The shadows become its playground, while it stalks the new Guardian. Evil will not stop until it possesses the magic flowing through her veins. Part of her wants to run as fast as her feet can carry her, but Sera’s destiny prevents her from giving in to her fears. Too much is at stake. Now that she is aligned with the elemental fire rippling just beneath the surface, the fourteen-year-old must learn to control her element without unleashing its rage onto the world around her. With the mythical phoenix at her side, Sera’s next step is to align the winged serpent, Challis, with the next Guardian, so that the golden serpent can rise again. From the very moment, Sera gives Maya her amulet, the two girls find themselves on a race against time. Maya must possess the courage to become the next Guardian and harness the elemental winds that whip around her. If the new Guardian cannot master her new powers, all will be lost. With no room for error, the girls must combine their magic to protect the world from Bianca before she unleashes the deadliest creature to ever walk the earth.
Samantha Taylor is not your average teenager. From the moment she could speak, her first words were filled with questions of the way things worked around her. With a father who fostered her love of science, mirroring his own, Sam is fascinated with genetics and computer programming, two things that have been known to get her into trouble from time to time. While her eccentricities might make it difficult to make friends at her school, she does have one friend, Charlie, a teenage boy who dreams of one day becoming a paleontologist due to his obsession with all things primordial. Especially after the two of them discover the fossil of a triceratops in the back of his uncle’s property. Sam’s world seems complete, until one life-altering accident bumps it off its axis, sending her into a tailspin she cannot control. When her best friend Charlie is in a coma, Sam feels the only way to bring him back is to create the one thing he dreamed of seeing his entire life, a living breathing dinosaur. She spends every waking hour, creating a virtual reality program that will help her manipulate the genetic code trapped within the rocks that contain the primordial DNA. The DNA of the triceratops they found has been preserved far beneath the earth. She knew she could crack the code, but the consequences were never figured into the equation…. Sam is catapulted into mass chaos as helicopters fly over her house and she finds that everything she thought was true is tarnished in deception. The consequences of her actions have them fleeing for their lives….
FBI agent Lance Knight specializes in identifying obscure toxins. But when victims show up carved with sinister calling cards, he's thrust into a cat-and-mouse game against a diabolical serial killer called The Master. Lance's obsession with finally defeating this enemy from his past threatens to destroy his career and his team. Every twist leads Lance further down a tunnel of paranoia and mind games designed specifically to torment him. This adversary seems to see all and know all. But unknown to Lance, the greatest poison is within the deception itself. With lives on the line, Lance must separate truth from the web of lies before a brilliantly sinister plot consumes everything he holds dear.
The story of Thunder: An Elephant's Journey is a heartfelt tale of a young African forest elephant and the plight the elephants face at the hands of poachers. In the Forward, creator Erik Daniel Shein explains the purpose behind Thunder's story. Be prepared for an adventure of a lifetime with stunning concept art which tells Thunder's tale.
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