It’s Up There is a rare story about love and courage. This lively but child-friendly thriller begins with an innovative little boy named Adrian, who conjures up a fantasy about avoiding afternoon naps. A vivid imagination, mythical characters, and unforeseen events force him into a scary scenario. Adrian overcomes a terrifying experience and his fear of the dark by finding the courage to save his mother from a horrible, hairy, fictitious creature, which he mistakenly believes has captured her in the attic. Adrian’s story weaves in and out of whimsical subplots connecting the fabric of each anecdote, while highlighting themes …

Each year, twelve-year-old Toby and his family holiday in Cornwall with Toby’s rather eccentric Aunty Sandra. Toby is obsessed with pirates! This year, Toby’s best friend, Thomas, accompanies the family on their holiday, and strange things begin to happen. The boys suddenly find themselves transported back 300 years in time, where they meet up with the notorious Captain Jonas Black and his evil boatswain, Billhook, as well as a creepy little man who seems to shadow the boys’ every move in the present day. Your whole family will enjoy Toby and the Pirates, featuring a pirate ship, scary caves, and …

This small booklet is intended for children in elementary school. Probably, children from second grade through middle school would find the stories interesting.At the end of each story I have concluded with a life lesson that will relate to the story the reader has completed.Most of the stories are about small animals. However, I have included a couple of pieces that relate to families.I hope that you will enjoy the stories and the pictures that complete each story.Cal CampbellApril, 2012About the Author:Cal Campbell is a former administrator from Eastern Illinois University. Although he has written several professional articles, this is …

Nine-year-old Bobby Fieldstone has everything a kid could possibly want, except for his father’s attention. In the dynamic new children’s book Stone’s Throw Away, Bobby is a child crying out for love. While his Dad stays busy on his cell phone and computer, precocious young Bobby gets into mischief. When Dad finally takes notice after Bobby’s latest prank, it’s only to send his son away as punishment. The book is about the cultural differences and family values Bobby learns as a result of staying at the home of one of his father’s African-American employees. Bobby lives in an exclusive subdivision …

Dawn and Sunset: Insight into the Mystery of the Early Mesopotamian Civilization is a fascinating and highly readable look at the emergence, blossom, and decline of the Sumerian civilization. Presented as a constellation of pristine urban communities that mushroomed in Southern Mesopotamia throughout the IV and III millennia BCE, the study of Sumerian society is an informative and applicable mode of insight into our own times. From both a geographical and historical context, the study of Sumerian civilization is rife with intriguing questions about language, agriculture, arts & crafts, foreign trade, government, laws, social classes, and warfare.

Ralph the Elf enjoys helping Santa and Missus Claus all year, while also preparing for Christmas Eve, wrapping presents, helping repair and load the sleigh, and caring for the reindeer. But when Santa tells his crew he’s too tired to go out and deliver presents to children around the world, Ralph comes to the rescue, trying desperately to convince Santa to make the trip. Will Ralph be successful in getting Santa out the door and into his sleigh? What reward will Ralph receive if he is able to fulfill his mission? Delight in the entertaining and heartfelt Ralph the Elf: …

A wealthy father of three daughters decides to build the perfect house. Following the death of his wife in childbirth, the grieving man hires an architect to build a new home that his daughters will love. Afterward, they can all start a new life. The architect builds such an unusual house that it becomes the talk of the neighborhood, and is known simply as That House. As That House illuminates the sky, it becomes a place of hope for a struggling family. This inspiring novel is the first in a series, and will enlighten, entice, and encourage parents and school-age …

The Secrets of UDA: United Dwarf Alliance is a new and inventive science fiction tetralogy based on the nine Dwarf Clans and the current uprising of evil. The date is 1001 a.u. and the evil Verlod have been attempting to grab their place in history by perverting the minds of Dwarfs. Their master is Archbishop Haridan, the leader of the Monastery of Fordosheol, and the most feared figure in the known world. Young Delko is naive and foolish. His playful frame of mind has long gotten him into trouble. He is unaware that greatness has been hunting him down. He …

The three characters in The Three Amigos - Tammy, Timmy and Tommy happen to be part of the nature around us. Tammy the owl is a teacher, because as we all know, the owl is claimed to be wise. Timmy the fox is as sly as any fox could be, and believes that he is right, even when he is wrong. Tommy the frog is not all that bright or quick witted, but he is a good sort. When the friends meet, the owl asks them questions to help them learn about the other animals that live nearby. Their answers …