The Wonders of the Peculiar Parasol by Mark M. Even is a children’s book that will appeal to kids who love magic and sci-fi stories. It begins with Mandy’s mom driving her over to Grandma’s house. It was her cousin Mickey’s birthday the past week,...

The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew, Book 1: American Stonehenge is written by Mike Goldstein. In San Diego, Jimmy Edwards has been waiting for his 9th birthday for some time. Now in the summer of 2007, the day has arrived. Jimmy's parents have promised...

There’s nothing spookier than a haunted house. How about a haunted house with skeletons, vampires, zombies, and even Frankenstein? Would you be brave enough to enter this house? Well, a certain witch was brave enough and she had a really fun time. She enjoyed meals...

The Holiday Visitor by Trista Shaye is the second book in the Big the Barn Cat series. All is well at the W's farm and everyone has the Christmas spirit. Big remains devoted to his duties, even more now that the weather has gotten cold,...

The Cousins Crime by Manasi Patil is a charming novella with all the right ingredients needed for an afternoon of whodunit mystery, filled with suspense, several suspects, and a satisfying ending. When Krisha and her brother Aarav bicycle to their favorite doughnut shop, Glazer’s Bakery,...

The Midnight Monster Train, written and illustrated by E.V. Eklund, is an enjoyable children’s adventure book. This captivating story invites the young reader to join a variety of ghouls and goblins on a bewitching train ride. The skeletons are singing while ghosts roam the cars...

The Haunting of Lavender Raine is a paranormal mystery novella for children and preteens written by Jessica Renwick. What happened to her grandmother’s locket, and why had she ever thought to wear it that day? The golden heart-shaped locket had been one of her grandmother’s...

The Drums of Dundurn is a historical mystery novel for children and preteens written by Kelly Evans. Nine-year-old Minnie wondered if her sister and Aunt Boo had heard the drumming which had kept her up most of the night. At first, it had frightened her,...

The Eye of Ra by Ben Gartner takes you back to ancient Egypt for an exciting adventure. John and Sarah Tidewell are two siblings with different opinions about leaving Colorado behind to move to Maryland. Sarah is looking forward to the adventure and is thrilled...

Our special pets leave a mark on our hearts. We love them dearly when they’re with us, but when they pass to the other side, we’re very sad. Where do they go? Have you wondered? Are you worried? What if you found a special place...