by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Humor
Emma and her big brother, Zachary, are being watched by their Uncle Elliot and their Aunt Evelyn while their parents have gone off to an eyeball doctor meeting for five days. These relatives are not like Mom and Dad. They do things very differently. While they’re...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Historical Fiction
This book continues the story of Sarah, Plain and Tall. Things are changing. Anna is going off to town to work for a doctor because you have to do what you love. Her boyfriend, Justin, has gone off to Europe to fight in the war. Anna gives Caleb a journal and tells...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Fantasy
Fifteen-year-old Jakkin is a dragon tender on the planet of Austar IV. He has a dream of having his own dragon, raising it to be a fighter and earning enough money to buy his bond and become a man. For now, he works hard for the master, Sarkkhan, and tries to avoid...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Historical Fiction
Anna and Justin are going to be married, and the aunts are coming on the train all the way from Maine. Baby Jack is growing up, and Caleb is away at school. Change is everywhere, yet the family itself endures with its loving ways and gentle acceptance of one another....
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Sports
Thirteen-year-old Tyler is trying to figure out what it means to be a man. His father isn’t much help, because he’s struggling with some pretty heavy ghosts from his own past, including the Vietnam War and a family tragedy. More than anything, Tyler wants to succeed...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Fantasy
Fowler and his dog and has been told to leave town by Duke Vortigern. The boy’s journey leads him to strange worlds, some seemingly dreams … and another reality. He swims with the trout and finds himself in the company of the wild folk – the wodewose. Then, he...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Picture Book
Fancy Nancy loves to be fancy. You know lacy socks really can improve ones soccer game! But, her family doesn’t seem to be in the know about this “fancy” thing. Nancy offers to give lessons. Ooh la la! What a wonderful opportunity to improve the lifestyle at Nancy’s...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Picture Book
Fancy Nancy is going to get a puppy. She’s hoping to get a papillon just like her neighbor. (Papillon is French for butterfly, by the way) So, Nancy tries out puppy-sitting for the papillon. She scoops the poop, grooms her and even introduces her to her doll. Such a...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Fantasy
Alexander is a wonderful cat, and he knows it.One day, while his family is sleeping, Alexander goes out the cat door alone to do wonderful things.As always, though, life intervenes, and Alexander’s big plans go awry. He, in fact, is rescued by a winged cat, Jane, who...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Fantasy
“Manhood is not given, but earned,” are the words uttered by Taran at the end of this tale. The Prydain Chronicles are some of the best fantasy ever written for young readers. What makes it top-notch, must read stuff? The story revolves around a boy, who is an...
