by Barb Langridge | Aug 17, 2011 | Historical Fiction
Addy Walker’s family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery in the summer of 1864. But before they can make the escape, the worst happens–Master Stevens decides to sell some of his slaves, including Poppa and Addy’s brother, Sam. Addy and Momma...
by Joanne | Aug 17, 2011 | Humor
Witty, charming, and fun, the third installment of Dork Diaries will have tween girls clamoring for the book. Nikki J. Maxwell is still the likable girl next door: a little dorky, a little plain, a little untalented but what she lacks in talent she makes up in heart...
by Joanne | Aug 17, 2011 | Fantasy
At a local auction, Tessa Brody and her widowed father buy a box of ancient books for their store. Tessa finds an old tapestry with the books. When she pulls a loose thread, she becomes enmeshed in the fabric and drawn into the world of medieval England. Tessa has...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 17, 2011 | Historical Fiction
“70 years later, the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes to life for a new generation of readers! History’s most terrifying moments are brought vividly to life in the action-packed fictional I SURVIVED series! Do you have what it takes to survive … the...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 16, 2011 | Picture Book
What would you do if you knew there was an alligator under your bed? You could try to tell your parents but you know they would never be able to see it. It’s going to be up to you or in this case up to that courageous little fellow who conquered the nightmare in...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 16, 2011 | Picture Book
Do you think children ever get tired of trying to be good? What if they gave free rein to their not so good side… at least through a picture book? So, meet young Shrek son of an ugly mother and an ugly father and so ugly in his own right that animals and plants...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 16, 2011 | Picture Book
The hands of the clock have arrived at 7:00pm and for Frances, a young badger, that means it’s bedtime. She goes through all the usual delaying tactics with her parents patiently and reassuringly responding to each need and concern. There is the glass of milk,...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 16, 2011 | Picture Book
Ah, the fear of the monsters that lurk in the basement, under the bed and in the closet has truly met its match. Balancing a steady rise of suspense with an underlying sense that everything will turn out well, the story explores the fear that Harry has of his...
by Barb Langridge | Aug 14, 2011 | Fiction
16 year old Liz’s guilt hangs heavily after her fight with her forever best friend Kate. Liz said some ugly things at their monthly sleepover and went upstairs to bed, leaving Kate alone on the couch. In the morning, Kate had already gone home. Liz has apologized but...
by Joanne | Aug 14, 2011 | Picture Book
While there are advantages to being small, Cloudette wanted to important things like water a garden, make a waterfall and give kids a day off from school. The “cute little cumulus” discovers a forlorn frog in an almost dried up puddle. An idea turned into a...
