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A Run Through the Jungle by Jay M Horne A Run Through the Jungle by Jay M Horne May 03, 2012 $0.99 2997 words Sample 20%
When Ray Silver accepts an offer that is too good to be true, he finds himself leading a team of amateur adventures through a jungle. If he knew what Chris Mackey knew, he would never have accepted this responsibility. Now he must conquer unimaginable horror as he tries to convince his team that everything is going as planned. Classic bedtime adventure.
A Bag Full of Surprises by Cristian Butnariu A Bag Full of Surprises by Cristian Butnariu May 03, 2012 $4.99 77707 words Sample 5%
This book consists of a collection of 36 fairy tales and folk tales for children.
Little Bo Creep and Other Dark Playful Poetry by Lisa Hashem Little Bo Creep and Other Dark Playful Poetry by Lisa Hashem May 03, 2012 $1.99 2489 words Sample 35%
Little Bo Creep and Other Dark Playful Poetry is a collection of spine-tingling poems and limericks, for the dark side in all of us. This book is not recommended for beings younger than nine years of age. Warning: Readers beware! The content of this book might frighten you right out of your skin!
The Krilt's Secret Weapon: Captain Nexus #01 by Mick Michaels The Krilt's Secret Weapon: Captain Nexus #01 by Mick Michaels May 03, 2012 $2.99 2453 words Sample 20%
Captain Nexus and First Mate Scopes are on a secret mission. The Border Space Worlds are in danger because the Krilt have a new secret weapon. Nexus and Scopes have to find it and destroy it! But are they ready for what they'll find? This is a "first grade novel" — a book that is more involved than an easy reader but not as big as a chapter book. It's equivalent to a level 2-3 easy reader.
Harry Bones and the Treasure of Raiders Cove by R.A. Tidgwell Harry Bones and the Treasure of Raiders Cove by R.A. Tidgwell May 03, 2012 $3.99 58926 words Sample 15%
Harry Bones, Luke Butler, Abagaelle Roberts, and Twiggy Woods search the hills above Raiders Cove for pirates treasure. There are rough looking pirates in town who are also searching for the booty. They will stop at nothing to keep Harry and his friends from getting in their way.
TOXIX by Terry Murphy TOXIX by Terry Murphy May 03, 2012 $1.99 26791 words Sample 10%
When Tom’s Dad lost his job, he didn’t realize it would lead to the greatest adventure of his life! On a seaside trip Tom got to work on the best Ferris Wheel in the World. Unfortunately, the Sea was a polluted home to the Toxix, algae that were killing off the local marine life. They hadn’t reckoned on the Atlantean fleet who with Tom would battle those who wanted to destroy the Ocean!
Change of Fate (The Briar Creek Vampires, #4) by Jayme Morse & Jody Morse by Jayme Morse Change of Fate (The Briar Creek Vampires, #4) by Jayme Morse & Jody Morse by Jayme Morse May 03, 2012 $0.99 62574 words Sample 25%
When Lexi and Dan were sucked into the book, they left their world as they know it behind. Stuck in a strange, new place with only each other for support, Dan and Lexi begin to confide in each other. Will they settle their differences? Or has Lexi traveled back in time with the one person in Briar Creek who had always had it out for her from the very beginning?
The Red Well-Read Reader - Book Two by TD McGann The Red Well-Read Reader - Book Two by TD McGann May 03, 2012 You set the price! 3456 words Sample 30%
The Red Well-Read Reader - Book Two is the second mini book of a nine-book series. Each mini book has roughly 40 stories teaching children to comprehend the written word by discovering implied meanings often "hidden between the lines."
Drawing A Miracle (Children's Fantasy Adventure Story) by Lauren Marvel Drawing A Miracle (Children's Fantasy Adventure Story) by Lauren Marvel May 03, 2012 $0.99 11241 words Sample 10%
Type: short story-After a wonderful summer off, Marissa is convinced her biggest problem is the start of fifth grade; fourth grade is nothing but a horrible memory. She is just settling into the routine of fifth grade when she is visited by an elf, Tomte. He tells her there are magical creatures here to protect the Earth and nature. However, the combination of children not believing in magical..
The Marlin and the Mermaid The Marlin and the Mermaid "Help save the Bay" by Daniel Ford May 03, 2012 $2.99 166 words Sample 40%
The Marlin and the Mermaid “Help Save the Bay” is a rhyming children’s picture book which takes the reader on an educational journey into our nation’s largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay. They are searching for a cause to the pollution which has floated into their ocean. Along the journey they encounter two aquatic creatures which filter sea water, as well as dodging dangers in the bay.
The Strongest Love by Katie McDonnell The Strongest Love by Katie McDonnell May 02, 2012 $7.99 493 words Sample 20%
Poetic words set to beautiful artistry show how Mama's love braves a stormy sea, pirates, and a witches island to return to Baby.
Snort's Tails of Fred and Bartholomew by Robert Anderson Snort's Tails of Fred and Bartholomew by Robert Anderson May 02, 2012 $0.99 2406 words Sample 20%
Snort tells three tales of two friends who make it their goal to pull practical jokes on every dragon in Fog Hollow and enjoy a good piece of toast along the way. Enjoy these two characters told only as a dragon can tell the tails.
Summer of Wild Hearts by Angela Dorsey Summer of Wild Hearts by Angela Dorsey May 02, 2012 $2.99 32555 words Sample 40%
Evy is overjoyed that she is allowed to go to the rodeo, just like a normal kid. As she tries to help an abused mare, her filly, Twilight, is miles away and in danger.
Spring of the Poacher's Moon by Angela Dorsey Spring of the Poacher's Moon by Angela Dorsey May 02, 2012 $2.99 30588 words Sample 40%
Evy and her horses rescue an orphaned moose calf, not realizing that the poachers who killed his mother will do anything to keep their activities a secret!
Kilenya Series Books One and Two by Andrea Pearson Kilenya Series Books One and Two by Andrea Pearson May 02, 2012 $2.99 154523 words Sample 20%
Two monstrous wolves drive fourteen-year-old Jacob Clark down a path to a different world near his small-town home. The creatures of this new world are peculiar, and he is surprised to learn that they know everything about him. (This is an anthology of the first two books in the Kilenya Series, by Andrea Pearson: The Key of Kilenya and The Ember Gods)
Winter of the Crystal Dances by Angela Dorsey Winter of the Crystal Dances by Angela Dorsey May 02, 2012 $2.99 34532 words Sample 40%
Evy can telepathically understand horses, a “gift” that enables her to rescue a mustang filly from certain death. Now can she let the filly she loves return to the wild?
The GG by Jay M Horne The GG by Jay M Horne May 02, 2012 $0.99 2442 words Sample 20%
A young boy stumbles across an unlikely monster living in an alley near his home in the city. The gruesome creature haunts him and his friends when they return to investigate.
Jerome's Toys by TotsPublishing Jerome's Toys by TotsPublishing May 01, 2012 $0.99 30 words Sample 20%
Jerome has all the toys he ever wanted. One day, his toys decided to leave him. What would Jerome do?
Las Aventuras de Paleta Man: Secreto Del Medallon de Oro by Paul Ramirez Las Aventuras de Paleta Man: Secreto Del Medallon de Oro by Paul Ramirez May 01, 2012 $9.99 4057 words Sample 20%
Paleta Man sigue vendiendo el helado a los niños de vecindad y luchar en secreto contra el delito en todas partes de la ciudad siempre que haya problema.
The Youngest Templar: Robard's Revenge, Part 1 by Michael Spradlin The Youngest Templar: Robard's Revenge, Part 1 by Michael Spradlin May 01, 2012 $1.29 11388 words Sample 10%
Following the events in The Youngest Templar: Orphan of Destiny this 1st installment of Book 4 in the Youngest Templar Series finds Tristan now a Templar Knight and his friends Robard and Maryam on their way back to Sherwood Forest to finish unsettled business with the Shire Reeve of Nottingham. But villainy has visited Hodeland and now Tristan, Maryam and the Merry Men must save Robard. Can they?
Comida, Comida, ¿Qué Comemos? by Riley Weber Comida, Comida, ¿Qué Comemos? by Riley Weber May 01, 2012 $2.99 300 words Sample 40%
Esta libros es para niños que disfrutan la comida. Hay muchas pinturas originales de diferentes comidas dibujado por el autor y artista, Riley Weber. Hay dibujos de hamburguesas, pizza, pescado, mole de panza, papas fritas, verduras, y muchas mas. Leyendo esta libro, les va a entojar comer algo rica. This ebook is a funny food book for kids filled with yummy drawings of food.
A Child's First Book of Dinosaur Rhymes by Bobbi Roque Hornik A Child's First Book of Dinosaur Rhymes by Bobbi Roque Hornik May 01, 2012 $4.99 400 words Sample 25%
A beautifully illustrated children's picture book with lots of detail. Each gorgeous drawing is accompanied by a short poem. The book includes such famous dinosaurs as brontosaurus, stegosaurus, triceratops, compsognathus, and more! The perfect book for a child that loves dinosaurs. Get started reading dinosaur rhymes, today!
My Mom Ate My Homework by De Kenyon My Mom Ate My Homework by De Kenyon May 01, 2012 $0.99 3627 words Sample 20%
Aya's mom just told her to pick up her stuff for the 1,001th time...she was almost going to pick it up for reals, but then her mom gets turned into a cleanicidal vacuum cyborg. And now Aya's almost late for school...
Camelot Chronicles: The Camelot Prophecies #2 by Lady Antiva Camelot Chronicles: The Camelot Prophecies #2 by Lady Antiva May 01, 2012 $2.99 65604 words Sample 15%
In 'King Arthur's Legacy', the heroes of Bretunia have been summoned to retrieve the Articles of the legendary 'Knight of Light' from across Erets. How would the ‘Armor of Light’ help to defend the capital of Bretunia? This volume takes the reader into the heart of the action and draws you into the heart of the conflict – Castle Camelot, where Queen Morgana has readied her troops for the assault.
The Princelings and the Pirates by Jemima Pett The Princelings and the Pirates by Jemima Pett May 01, 2012 $2.99 38944 words Sample 23%
The second Princelings book, The Princelings and the Pirates, starts with Fred and George at Castle Buckmore. The non-delivery of wine makes Prince Lupin despatch them to Dimerie to discover what has gone wrong. Captured by pirates, shipwrecked, and in danger for their lives, the heroes are drawn into the Battle of Dimerie, where Fred meets his true love and George gets more than he bargained for.
Philip and the Thief by John Paulits Philip and the Thief by John Paulits April 30, 2012 $3.99 12108 words Sample 20%
Philip cracks the case of the teacher’s stolen money and shocks everyone, including Jason, the suspected thief, with the solution.
The Heart and the Crown by Stephen M. DeBock The Heart and the Crown by Stephen M. DeBock April 30, 2012 $3.99 8571 words Sample 20%
Princess meets knight; knight meets dragon; dragon meets girl; and all meet in a battle for their lives against a hideous witch.
Lavinia's Window by Michelle Weisen Lavinia's Window by Michelle Weisen April 30, 2012 $2.99 60318 words Sample 20%
Grandmama gives Lavinia a journal for her 12th birthday and urges her to learn the seven heavenly virtues to tell the difference between right and wrong. Lavinia uses qualities from family and friends to improve her character but when her embittered papa decides to send her away from home, she must rely on the strength of her values to unite two estranged families and claim her own fate.
Isabella - A Wish for Miguel, Peru 1820 by Girlhood Journeys, Inc. Isabella - A Wish for Miguel, Peru 1820 by Girlhood Journeys, Inc. April 30, 2012 $3.99 12005 words Sample 20%
Isabella - A Wish for Miguel, Peru 1820 Since Isabella’s mother died, the sparkle has disappeared from her father’s eyes. There are no more parties filled with dancing and laughter at the hacienda. Worst of all, the music that was her mother’s legacy has abandoned Isabella – she no longer has the heart to play the guitar.
The Tales of Big and Little - Part Two: Shirlee's Revenge (Tell Me A Story Bedtime Stories for Kids) by Josh Kilen The Tales of Big and Little - Part Two: Shirlee's Revenge (Tell Me A Story Bedtime Stories for Kids) by Josh Kilen April 30, 2012 $2.99 26531 words Sample 20%
About Big and Little: Part Two - Shirlee's Revenge...Shirlee's back and this time he's not messing around. Raising a new army of unforgettable enemies, he'll stop at nothing to destroy Big and Little, and take over the Worlds. As brave Big and wise Little travel through the Land to foil his plans, they see old friends, meet new allies, and uncover an age old secret that could change everything.
The Chronicles of Dalriada Midge MacAlpin and the Mystery of the Monmaers by Annie Harrower-Gray The Chronicles of Dalriada Midge MacAlpin and the Mystery of the Monmaers by Annie Harrower-Gray April 30, 2012 $2.99 2027 words Sample 20%
Midgie MacAlpin knows her family have special powers. What she does not know is she has been chosen by the seven monmaers,chiefs of Scotland's seven magical kingdoms, to bring independence and dignity to the country once more. With the help of her sisters and friends, Crabbit Colin, Shamus the Shy and King Fisher, can she defeat her arch enemy the Ventriloquist and make the dream reality.
The Ugly Dragonling by Fern Kuhn The Ugly Dragonling by Fern Kuhn April 30, 2012 $0.99 4496 words Sample 15%
This is a children's book about how we judge its book by its cover. The ugly dragonling is different from the other dragonlings and faces teasing that hurts his feelings. He eventually has to run away to prevent this teasing. He goes through an adventure and eventually knows he is a handsome dragon.
The World of the Wobbkins by Sherry McKnight The World of the Wobbkins by Sherry McKnight April 30, 2012 $0.99 4361 words Sample 20%
What is a Wobbkin and what purpose do they serve? In a world filled with miraculous lifeforms, these good little creatures exist among us to work for our benefit, yet never ask for anything in return. Well, maybe a crumb here and there.
Daisy Weal and the Last Crenian by Robert A.V. Jacobs Daisy Weal and the Last Crenian by Robert A.V. Jacobs April 30, 2012 $1.99 31231 words Sample 20%
Daisy had just celebrated her sixteenth Birthday when the Crenian came to Earth. His race had been wiped out by a genetic shift that had been introduced centuries ago, and instinctively his first act was to attack Daisy, before he realised that her powers were at least equal to his own. He eventually joined forces with her and together they unravel the mystery of his race’s condition.
The Pen Friends by Martin Hancox The Pen Friends by Martin Hancox April 30, 2012 $0.99 967 words Sample 25%
Series of children's short stories based on the occupants of a magical pencil case given to a little girl for her birthday. In side the pencil case the pens and pencil's come alive in the magical world of Pencil Land. Fun and adventure to be had.
South from the Seychelles by Duncan Watt South from the Seychelles by Duncan Watt April 29, 2012 $0.99 66684 words Sample 20%
In the sixteenth book in the Wallace Boys series, Nigel and Bruce are aboard their yacht the Silver Spray cruising the Islands of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Out of the blue, they are invited by Barry Jones (readers may remember him from earlier books) to help with a slight problem. And this leads to the treacherous waters of the Southern Ocean - on the hunt for Nazi gold!
The Monks of Montafon by Duncan Watt The Monks of Montafon by Duncan Watt April 29, 2012 $0.99 64492 words Sample 20%
In the fifteenth book in the Wallace Boys series, it is now winter, and the Wallace Boys have been recalled to Europe because the Archduke Prince Karl-Franz is missing. Their investigation leads to a lonely monastery high in the Montafon Range of mountains on the border of Austria. Here they discover that the monks hold a terrible secret dating back to World War Two.
Rebels across the Red Sea III - The Terrorists of Tibesti by Duncan Watt Rebels across the Red Sea III - The Terrorists of Tibesti by Duncan Watt April 29, 2012 $0.99 61163 words Sample 20%
This is the fourteenth book in the Wallace Boys series. On returning to Egypt from northern Saudi Arabia, the three boys follow a trail leading to the band of terrorists who carried out the vicious Luxor massacre. They travel by ultralight aircraft to a remote training camp in the Tibesti Mountains on the border of Northern Chad and Southern Libya.
Katie's Magic Teapot Omnibus Edition by Rachel Shirley Katie's Magic Teapot Omnibus Edition by Rachel Shirley April 29, 2012 $1.65 481 words Sample 20%
A picture kindle book for children, these 2 stories recount Katie’s epic journeys to the cosmos and the oceans in her flying teapot. Accompanied by her entourage the cosmic pandas, Katie learns about the planets, stars and galaxies as well as dolphins, penguins and reef gardens. With 76 pages and countless illustrations throughout completed in oils.
Priscilla the Great: The Time Traveling Bullet (Book #5) by Sybil Nelson Priscilla the Great: The Time Traveling Bullet (Book #5) by Sybil Nelson April 29, 2012 $5.99 45626 words Sample 20%
How would you like it if you accidentally lost 25 years of your life?
King Arthur's Legacy: The Camelot Prophecies #1 by Lady Antiva King Arthur's Legacy: The Camelot Prophecies #1 by Lady Antiva April 29, 2012 $2.99 71777 words Sample 15%
It was a time of darkness. Upon the shining land of Bretunia the blood of Arthur Pendragon had been spilt, and Excalibur fallen from his cold hand. Arising to seize the throne of the fair city of Camelot came the dark witch, the Dragon Queen, the Fairy Morgan, come to claim the prize, threatening to destroy all that Arthur had held true and fair, unless - the Prophecy of the Stone is fulfilled.
Priscilla the Great Versus the World by Sybil Nelson Priscilla the Great Versus the World by Sybil Nelson April 28, 2012 $0.99 8746 words Sample 5%
Join Priscilla Sumner, an ordinary girl with some extraordinary gifts, as she battles a bully, some haunted money, and her entire town of River's Bend, Pennsylvania. In three hilarious stories, find out why she's called Priscilla the Great. 8,700 words
Red's Yard Rescue by Danny Townsend Red's Yard Rescue by Danny Townsend April 28, 2012 $1.99 1525 words Sample 20%
Red's Yard is a haulage yard based in the pretty village of Saxondale. Join the trucks in Reds yard and find out if Rex and Lex will escape the police or will the law catch up with them? Meanwhile another drama unfolds back at the yard with a surprise visitor for Red and a lesson for all the other trucks.
The Nana Dinosaur Tree by marianna spina The Nana Dinosaur Tree by marianna spina April 28, 2012 $1.99 1092 words Sample 20%
The Nana Dinosaur Tree This is a fairy tale with a little twist to it, because the primary character is a grand old fir tree that still stands tall in the hills of New Hampshire in the town of Grantham on the edge of a development called Eastman It is a story of the birth of a fir sapling, and mans development of a community which is true,the rest is a fictional inspired by many years of warm and
In meinem Haus in meinem Kopf - Gedichte für Kinder by Martin Auer In meinem Haus in meinem Kopf - Gedichte für Kinder by Martin Auer April 28, 2012 $2.99 6892 words Sample 20%
Fast 100 Gedichte für Kinder, zum Vorlesen und selber Lesen, zum Lachen, Nachdenken und Träumen, zum Einschlafen und zum wach Werden, zum Wundern und zum Staunen.
Unicorn Keep by Angelia Almos Unicorn Keep by Angelia Almos April 28, 2012 $4.99 62155 words Sample 20%
A girl swaps places with her best friend to become a unicorn keeper.
It's a Little Haywire by Elle Strauss It's a Little Haywire by Elle Strauss April 28, 2012 $2.99 20586 words Sample 20%
Rich city kid helps a poor small town with a little supernatural inspiration.
Escape! by Ben Bova Escape! by Ben Bova April 27, 2012 $4.99 24761 words Sample 5%
No end to Danny's sentence, watched by a sentient computer, and no way out of the escape-proof prison, there was only one thing to do... From six-time Hugo Award-winning author Ben Bova.
Aldo el joven rey * Aldo The Young King by Laura Nieto Aldo el joven rey * Aldo The Young King by Laura Nieto April 27, 2012 $0.99 46539 words Sample 20%
Los leones reinan en el Bosque Encantado y los demás animales tienen que ingeniarse para sobrevivir. Novela juvenil bilingüe en español e inglés. The lions rule the Enchanted Forest, and the rest of the animals must use their wits to survive. Bilingual juvenile novel in Spanish and English.
The Little Mouse Solamae Volume 1 by Linda Schneider The Little Mouse Solamae Volume 1 by Linda Schneider April 27, 2012 $2.99 18705 words Sample 20%
The Little Mouse Solamae is an optimistic story, written to celebrate the joys of childhood and to help children and families deal with the challenges of growing up. The protagonist is a displaced little mouse who, after an unexplained separation from her family, travels the world looking for them.