Two human siblings, Alexis and Barren, 16 and se17 years old, live in a mythical land called Ithaca, where six groups dominate the world: elves, dwarves, gnomes, were-creatures, dragons, and humans. The siblings lead a normal life until it is revealed that a rebellion exists against the humans’ tyrannical ruler, the Queen, and they are handed a book that can transport anything through time, making it the most powerful object in Ithaca. Alexis, Barren, and their grandfather Icarus must travel far to reach Karakorum, the rebels’ base, to deliver the Book of Time. Along the way, they meet allies and …

The years pass slowly and uneventfully in the kingdoms of Hagville and Crystal City. The Royals are coming of age in both kingdoms and are being informed of their imminent attendance at school. With the beginning of her schooling and the impending nuptials of her brother, Prince Matthew, Princess Serenity of Crystal City cannot contain her excitement in anticipation of her brother’s wedding and her journey to finishing school. This will be her biggest and best adventure ever! Prince Elgrin lives in a dreary castle in Hagville with his parents, Queen Hag and King Minos. The sun never shines brightly …

What happens when the neighborhood lizard crashes a tea party? In the fun new children’s book Lizzie Goes to Tea, Lizzie Lizard sees all the colorful decorations going up for a backyard tea party at the house where her family lives. She wants to attend so badly, but her mother says it’s rude to go to a party without an invitation. Lizzie sees the pretty hats, the food, and all the bows and ribbons, and decides to attend anyway. Things go well until she snaps up a pesky fly buzzing around a slice of cake. The girls at the party …

Innocence: Simplicity of Spirit is an absolute delight of a book about a young, precocious 11-year old girl named Lilia Faith Christian. Author Peggy L. Headlund’s protagonist is an ideal role model for “tweens” and teenagers. This uplifting tale is set against the stunning backdrop of Wailua, Kauai, where Lilia lives with her parents, Jacob and Francine, and her grandfather, Apelehama. Written with astounding insight into the mind of a young girl, Lilia’s mischievous adventures and inventive ideas take the reader on a glorious romp through life on an island ranch, and a family’s ups and downs. It is an …

Revenge of the Cannibal Chickens is a roller coaster of hilarity, as two chooks, Dougy and Dermot, hit the road in search of the true meaning of a chicken’s existence. Driven to the egging of the century by a sadistic farmer, Dougy and Dermot steal his truck and take to the highway in search of the chicken kings! On their way, they have an uncomfortable encounter at the "Food Smart," a high-speed chase with the police, before coming to the understanding that a chicken’s life is more than just something that goes well with potatoes and gravy. These two easy-going …

All children love solving puzzles and mysteries. In The Casebook of Inspector Sniffabout, their brains will be put to the test, as the great bloodhound detective Inspector Sniffabout is called on to unravel all kinds of strange events and happenings. The book is designed to undertake two important experiences in children's development. First, it encourages young children to read, but in an entertaining and fun way. Second, it allows them to use their powers of deduction, as they try to work out the mysteries Inspector Sniffabout has to solve. Each story in the book is a self-contained mystery, which gives …

Jethro is a little pony that feels useless because all the other horses at Peter’s Pony Farm are ridden every day, but no one wants to ride him. The other animals, Chicken, Lamb, and Cow, all tell him that he is special, but Jethro disagrees and has little self-esteem. Until one day, a little neighbour girl named Jennifer starts to visit him. Peter, the owner of the pony farm, asks if she wants to ride Jethro, and he finally gets ridden! Then other children want to ride Jethro too and he realises that he is special after all. The idea …

Trains, Safe and Sound is a superbly informative book for children. In this age of rush, rush and our intricate transit system, author Julie Chatton has written a book that teaches children valuable safety tips regarding the transport system that moves our country and its people daily throughout the world. Chatton not only teaches children the importance of safety, but writes in a way that piques a child’s curiosity. From her personal experience, she knows the devastation of accidents that have occurred because children and pedestrians have not applied common sense rules to ensure safety. Her goal is an important …