The False Queen is a fitting title for this fable by Tuula Pere. One drizzly morning, Viola steps onto Swing Island, wearing a white lace dress and a toy crown, and by midday, the little fairy island population had convinced itself that a queen from...

The Healer Cat by Tuula Pere, illustrated by Klaudia Bezak, is an adventurous children's book that follows Celesse, a healer cat known for her gentle demeanor and magical abilities. One snowy night, her tranquil life is interrupted when a frantic mother hare arrives seeking help....

Immerse yourself in a captivating tale of friendship with Tuula Pere's The Gnome's Garden. Norman the Gnome has a garden hidden deep in the forest. Norman is a gifted gardener, and all kinds of fruits and vegetables can be found in his garden. His friend,...

Join two young adventurers as they try to build their own tree house in The Tree House Night by Tuula Pere. This summer, Emma and Oliver plan to build a tree house on their own. Oliver is a bit worried about taking the old boards...

Tuula Pere tells the story of the shoemaker and Aron in The Shoemaker’s Splendid Lamp. Long before your grandparents were born, an old shoemaker, his wife, and their many children lived beside a beautiful lake. The shoemaker constantly worked making boots to sell to keep...

The Scary Snakes by Tuula Pere, another installment in the Little Fears series, is a thrilling and engaging action book for children ages 4–8. Shelly's family often has picnics in the forest. But Shelly cannot enjoy them as she is afraid of snakes. While Shelly's...

The Wild Waves by Tuula Pere tells the story of Otto, a young boy who is terrified of the family’s motorboat, the loud noise, and the speed of the waves. During a trip to an island, Otto is overcome with fear while his family enjoys...

The Swishing Shower by Tuula Pere is a delightful children’s book about overcoming fears and embracing new experiences. The story centers on young Sam, who dreads taking showers, longing for the comfort of his baby bathtub. His older brother, Niles, steps in with creativity and...

The Pandora's Box is the first book in L.S. Franco's Conjurer's Prophecy Trilogy, in which readers meet Liam Hale, an ordinary teenage boy. His adventure begins in the magical town of Downtown, where he meets a group of unique individuals: Ada Simmons, a mysterious girl with...

The Mystery of the Spot by Lynn Helton is a children's story following a mystery that Charlotte wants to solve. Charlotte wears eyeglasses and sometimes touches the lenses, which leaves a spot where she touches them. She doesn't mean to touch the lens, but when...

The Dream House by Tuula Pere is part of her Stories of India series. Father, Mother, and Samira have gone on their yearly holiday to Father's old home village. When Samira plants an idea in Father's mind, he gets excited and decides to build his...

The Old Rose Villa by Tuula Pere is another book in the Stories of India series. Mihir had to walk a long way to school every day and he mostly walked it alone. His parents encouraged him to go in the hopes that he would...

In Roxana Arama's The Regolith Temple, the narrative unfolds during the Lucretian Era. Yamir, a neuroscientist, transfers a copy of his brain into an android named Y1. In this android form, Y1 regrets not previously spending quality time with his wife and son while in...

Wilson Kincaid's The Murder Algorithm is set in the foreseeable future, where people's lives are streamed onto social media platforms nonstop, all thanks to tech giant StarSee corporations. The Los Angeles-based protagonist, Roman Glass, is a skilled IT tech accused of murdering a well-known celebrity,...

Jenny L Cote is an extremely talented author. The Ark, the Reed & the Fire Cloud is sure to be a favorite of your child. The plot follows Max, a Scottish terrier, and Liz, a feline, as they lead other various animals to Noah’s Ark....

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but it this case you most definitely can. The cover of The Legend of Witch Bane is brightly colored and inviting. It speaks of adventures inside. Kevis Hendrickson creates his own imaginative kingdom complete with...

Adie Sturm is back in Cozumel. The last time she was here was when she had to take a group on the Days Of The Dead tour.  Now she is back to be a bridesmaid for her friend Janine. Due to problems with the plane,...

Frankie Mae Tyson was in love. She loved Michael Jackson for as long as she could remember and she had always dreamed of meeting him. One day while driving down the Santa Monica freeway, 20-year old, Frankie saw a large flashy limousine. There wasn’t a...

Fall 1984: This story begins with a trial. A man was accused of killing his family. Richard King the defense, attorney cared little whether his client was guilty or not. He took the case for the publicity. The accused (Buxley the Butcher) declared his innocence...

In March 1999, a NATO air armada is ready to strike strategic targets in Serbia. Since the end of the Cold War there are few friendly human assets in the Balkans. The CIA doesn't have time to set up a network, so they seek assistance...