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The Painted Desert is a poignant, often darkly humorous coming-of-age novel told through the fierce and unforgettable voice of nine-year-old Lulu. A gifted dancer, self-taught technologist, and reluctant observer of adult dysfunction, Lulu lives with her emotionally wounded mother in a decaying Victorian home that doubles as a sanctuary for stray animals and forgotten dreams. Set in a suburban neighborhood where façades of stability conceal deep fractures, Lulu watches and documents the lives around her with keen intelligence and unsparing honesty. Her neighbors—disgraced teens, fading ...

"Hugely enjoyable short read with some real laugh-out-loud moments." Thriller writer Dark Mawson has it all: a hard-sounding pen name, a complete mastery of copying and pasting, and in his extensive back garden there's a pile of hardback copies of his last book so large that it can be seen from space. For some reason. Until one day he receives a message that shatters his carefully-cribbed world. A message that reads, simply: "I COMPREHEND WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER." Now, Dark Mawson must embark on a desperate quest through the seedy underbelly of independent publising, in order to clear his ...

Join Splat and his class on a field trip to an ice cream factory. Splat can barely sit still during the bus ride. He's imagining the mountain of ice cream he thinks he'll get to eat! But when Splat gets there, that mountain becomes more of an avalanche. It's up to Splat and his classmates to save the day!

I didn’t mean to kidnap the groom. It was an accident. Mostly.... At least I didn't take much time to plan it. It was more of a spur of the moment kidnapping. Does that count? One minute, the town’s bad boy is standing at the altar about to marry the world’s most evil kindergarten teacher. The next, he’s passed out in my Vespa sidecar with his bride hot on our tail. But I couldn't stand by and watch Jace O’Dell be blackmailed into a loveless marriage. And besides, what’s a little kidnapping between friends? Okay, so maybe we’re not just friends....

This Halloween, Belle Harbor's celebrations turn deadly, and the town's darkest secrets are about to be unearthed. When Marla Jennings, the town’s most daring blogger, known for unmasking hidden scandals, meets a mysterious end during the annual Trick-or-Treat Walk, the festive mood sharply turns to suspicion and fear. Navigating a maze of deceit, Tilly discovers clues buried deep within the town's past, revealing that some residents have much more to hide than just their Halloween costumes. As the grand costume ball approaches, Tilly must piece together the puzzle before the killer ...

Another light-hearted adventure in the Souleater Witches series. When Angela, cousin of the Souleater witches, daughter of an angel and sworn enemy of the Welsh Coven touches an old painting in the basement of an English country house she finds herself being transferred to an imaginary world created by a young girl, Gertrude the Empress, where the Souleater’s nemesis, a witchfinder called Jeremiah Pole attempts to have her burnt at the stake. Angela’s witch cousins, plus their boyfriend Edgar travel to rescue her, meeting magical fairies, trolls, King Arthur, Lancelot and the other ...

In Canis Prime, dogs rule. Humans fetch. And 12-year-old border collie Rover wouldn’t have it any other way. As a top historian-in-training at Barkwell Academy, Rover dreams of discovering ancient truths, chewing big ideas, and maybe earning a medal for Most Responsible Use of a Squeaky Toy. But when a mysterious glowing bone-key leads him through a portal to a strange new realm called Earth, Rover is horrified to discover a world where humans are in charge… and dogs wear leashes. Enter Emma: a lonely, artistic girl with a big heart, a sketchbook full of strange ideas, and absolutely no...

Morgan is a young orphan who lives off scavenging - until he finds a cosy home at a famous London publishing house. Over time, he learns a trade - and soon becomes the very best book cat in the business. Then the Blitz begins. Morgan finds himself training up 20 odd kittens to be book cats, and then there is the small matter of secretly evacuating them out of London. Happily, Morgan has a plan.

Isla only meant to tweak time a little for her homework assignment—not break it entirely. But now, she’s stuck in an endless Monday, her magical town is spiraling into chaos, and no matter what she does, the clock keeps resetting! With mischievous magic on the loose, Isla, her sassy talking cat Midnight, and her best friend Lacey must embark on a whirlwind quest to fix time itself. Between dodging enchanted furniture, outsmarting a riddle-loving Guardian of Time, and tracking down the elusive Hourglass of Ages, Isla quickly realizes that magic isn’t about control—sometimes, the best...

When Ivy's perfectly planned dinner ends with murder, the curtains rise on a chilling Hollywood whodunit. Ivy, an event planner with a knack for the extraordinary, never expected her latest gig to spiral into chaos when Adam, a promising supporting actor, is found lifeless in a notorious hotel room. Whispers of vengeful spirits serve as both a chilling warning and thrilling distraction from the heart of the matter—two simmering suspects lie at the center of the storm: a resentful ex-road manager and Herold, the lead actor who pilfered Adam's coveted role. With the elusive scent of almond ...

One night, Pete the Cat was bunnysitting five little bunnies when all a sudden... Five little bunnies hopping on the bed....! Sing along with Pete the Cat in his fun adaptation of "Five Little Monkeys". Fans of Pete the cat will love rocking out to this classic tune with a groovy Easter twist.

In the heart of Amblewood’s bustling downtown, Café Cozy is the go-to spot for warm conversations, freshly brewed coffee, and a touch of autumn magic. Owned by Emma Blake, the café is more than just a place to grab a latte—it’s a community hub where friends gather, secrets are shared, and the espresso is always made with love. But when ruthless food critic Derrick Matheson collapses after sipping the café’s newest seasonal drink, the cozy atmosphere turns cold. Whispers of poisoning spread through the town like wildfire, and business drops as suspicion swirls around Emma and her ...

In Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth, the tooth fairy asks Pete for some help. But it’s not easy being the tooth fairy for Pete when a tooth goes missing - will he be able to find the lost tooth before it’s too late?

Against all odds, Ben the Bengal cat defeated the demon dragon and sent it back to the Seventh Dimension. Consequently, Ben's nemesis, the evil warlock Astravar, is ever so slightly miffed. A demon dragon was meant to take over the realm for Astravar, while the warlock stayed in a tower with a nice cup of tea and watched the conquest from afar. But it didn't quite work that way . . .

This cozy series has everything you want and more: an eclectic cast of characters, a mystery or two, and diligent detectives on duty. The detectives, feline and canine, figure it all out, but they have a dickens of a time getting the humans to understand them.The series, Tiger Lily’s Café, is set in a Midwestern town nestled into the sunset coast of a Great Lake. The setting itself acts as a character, bringing the reader into the sights, sounds and smells of the small resort community of Chelsea.Read the series in order, or read any book alone. Each volume stands alone with a clear ...

Get ready for a thrilling adventure! Meet Eliza Bennett, a brilliant scientist with a knack for textiles, and her ever-present, ever-sarcastic orange cat companion, Merlin. Their ordinary lab days, filled with microscopes and the occasional cat hair, are shattered by an urgent discovery in the Amazon.Imagine a plant with fibers stronger than Kevlar, as flexible as cotton, and miraculously self-healing! This could revolutionize everything from clothing to medicine. But when Eliza is called to analyze this Flor de la Eternidad—Flower of Eternity—she uncovers more than just groundbreaking ...

When Pete wakes up on Easter morning, he finds that the Easter Bunny needs his help! Listen along to find out if Pete can help the Easter Bunny before Easter is over!

When Pegasus Quincy, sheriff’s deputy, steps into the leaky rowboat to investigate a murder at a mysterious artists’ colony, her troubles have just begun. A new detective blames Peg when she gets snake bit. A friend gets caught in a drug raid and asks Peg’s assistance. Her new roomie monopolizes the kitchen, until Peg’s coonhound Reckless eats too many French macarons. And then there is the cat lady who accuses Peg of stealing a valuable painting. Surely Peg wouldn’t do that, would she? Join Pegasus Quincy as she delves into the nefarious underworld of art auctions, mid-century ...

From the author of "Murdermobile": Clear the streets, the magenta bookmobile is back, in another tale of mayhem, intrepid librarians and quirky bookmobile patrons in Oregon's slightly-off-kilter Rose City. This is pre-"Portlandia" Portland, with a mother lode of colorful characters, from has-been Rajneeshee cultists who let it all hang out (on a nude beach) to the practical joking great-great-great grandson (or something) of Sacajawea. Get cozy as fiery-haired librarian-on-wheels Hester Freelove McGarrigle and her pizza-eating Maine Coon cat follow the clues with dishy, trail-running, ...

Pete the Kitty's friend Stevie the unicorn somehow lost all the colors in her rainbow tail. It's a good thing Pete has his magical paintbrush to help out! Together, they search for the missing colors of the rainbow.