Being a direct descendant of Esclarmonde d'Alion, a prominent figure in the history of the Cathar people, Luci de Foix finds herself in a dangerous treasure hunt. On her thirtieth birthday, as promised by her grandfather, she was given a diary written by Esclarmonde herself....

Katterina Ballerina by Linda Lee Kane, beautifully illustrated by Josh Byers, is a short story written for four to nine-year-olds. (American school grades P to 4) The intention behind it is to demonstrate to any child that he or she can succeed, which builds self-esteem...