Family Adventure

When Lee Anderson and her parents discovered a new world teeming with life, it was the dream of every explorer: they were rich beyond their imaginations. But tragedy struck when a herd of creatures overran their camp and killed her parents. The only other adult in her life had been their partner Gordon, who adopted her as parent. Which didn't turn out to be easy, because he wasn't human. He was a large intelligent alien, and to Lee, he was Uncle Gordon, but neither his race - the Derf - nor humans were gracious about accepting their family relationship.

Speed and self-confidence, that’s Astrid’s motto. Nicknamed “the little thunderbolt,” she loves to spend her days racing down the hillside on her sled, singing loudly as she goes, and visiting Gunnvald, her grumpy, septuagenarian best friend and godfather, who makes hot chocolate from real chocolate bars. She just wishes there were other children to share her hair-raising adventures with. But Astrid’s world is about to be turned upside down by two startling arrivals to the village of Glimmerdal: first a new family, then a mysterious, towering woman who everyone seems to know.

Amy Prescott had the perfect plan for her life -- the perfect boyfriend, the perfect school, the perfect everything. Then her grandpa went and had that stroke thing, and she was forced to take care of him while the rest of the family tried to divide up the estate. As Amy cares for her grandparents, she learns of their love story and is willing to fight her entire family so her grandparents' Great Adventure doesn't end in a nursing home. While Amy's Great Adventure is just beginning. The Great Adventure is a heartwarming story about love, faith, and family. It is a book that will stay with ...

Embark on an up-close and personal journey into the northern Peruvian jungle as last-chance entrepreneurs accidentally stumble upon a variety of cacao thought to be extinct, in this chocolate-rich business adventure memoir.

Once, Arianna Murray Lucette believed that she'd met the man she could always rely on. She was wrong. Now she is fleeing for her life, and when her enemies attack a ship bound for her only refuge, she believes that all hope is lost - until she awakens on Scotland's shore to a pair of the most entrancing blue eyes she has ever seen.When Sir Brian MacFingal first spots the sun-streaked beauty on the beach, he mistakes her for dead. Soon, however, he discovers a woman who is more full of life and vitality than he ever dreamed possible.

To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig, she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toast feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed. BOOM! CRACK! Welcome to the wry and endearing world of Mercy Watson.

The Austins have settled back into their beloved home in the country after more than a year away. Vicky Austin is discovering that slipping back into her old life isn't easy. She's been changed by life in New York City and her travels around the country while her old friends seem to have stayed the same. So Vicky finds herself spending time with a new friend, Serena Eddington - the great-aunt of a boy Vicky met over the summer. Aunt Serena gives Vicky an incredible birthday gift - a month-long trip to Antarctica. It's the opportunity of a lifetime.

Are you ready to challenge your family with some of the wackiest and funniest questions ever?Think you know everything about your family and friends? Well, get ready for a fun surprise! Imagine this: Would you rather live in a house made of candy or ride a rollercoaster to school every day? Sounds fun, right? In today’s fast-paced world, quality family time can be hard to come by. Instead of bonding, we often find ourselves glued to screens or distracted by our busy lives. In fact, recent studies reveal that most people, including kids, spend hours a day in front of screens. But don’t ...

They are strangers in a strange land — a band of German immigrants trespassing across the Jensen family spread. Led by a baron fleeing a dark past in Germany and accompanied by a woman beautiful enough to dazzle young Matt, the pilgrims are being pursued by a pack of brutal outlaws hungry for blood, money — or maybe something else.... The Jensens are willing to help the pioneers get to the promised land in Wyoming.

Soren was a sculptor’s apprentice… …until they killed his father. Now he’s walking away from everything he knew, and into the world of assassins. To get justice, he’ll have to become something else… Something deadly. If you love dark, emotional fantasy with loyalty, loss, and blades in the dark—Guild of Assassins is your next read. Order now and enter the shadows.

In one of the most shocking chapters in the Jensen family saga, America's fearless frontier clan is about to take on an enemy as cold and relentless as evil itself - a mad, sadistic surgeon skilled with knives and his gang. They're gunning for the Jensen Sugarloaf ranch to ravage Jensen women, and spill an ocean of Jensen blood....

The Austins are trying to settle into their new life in New York City, but their once close-knit family is pulling away from each other. With the Austins going in different directions, they don't notice that something sinister is going on in their neighborhood - and it's centered around them. A mysterious genie appears before Rob and Emily. A stranger approaches Vicky in the park and calls her by name. Members of a local gang are following their father. The entire Austin family is in danger. If they don't start telling each other what's going on, someone just might get killed.

Twelve-year-old Fernando “Fin” joins his grandfather on a secret quest to find a long-lost treasure swept to sea. But when their first mission takes a near-deadly turn, leaving his abuelo weak and unable to speak, Fin’s left to navigate the hunt alone. Well, not exactly alone—his boring, totally unadventurous dad agrees to help out. With danger lurking at every turn, Fin dives into the mission in order to save Abuelo's life.

At night, Las Mal Criadas own these streets. Sixteen-year-old Nalah leads the fiercest all-girl crew in Mega City. That role brings with it violent throwdowns and access to the hottest "boydega" clubs, but Nala quickly grows weary of her questionable lifestyle. Her dream is to get off the streets and make a home in the exclusive Mega Towers, in which only a chosen few get to live. To make it to the Mega Towers, Nalah must prove her loyalty to the city's benevolent founder and cross the border in a search of the mysterious gang the Ashe Riders.

Nolbeloir House...the home that Jeremy Delahass built for his family in the heart of America...now 200 years later his family still calls it home...the Delahass Legacy lives on...and the search for justice continues...Barb Delahass has always admired the life Jeremy Delahass chose to live. In many ways her ancestor had shaped the course of her own life long before she was born. But lately she’s come to realize it was her turn to make some of the big decisions. With the help of Grayson Radcliffe, a long time family friend, she begins her research into questions she’s always had and ...

Dead if he loses - damned if he wins. The time has finally come for Darren to face his arch enemy, Steve Leopard, and fight for control of the night. One of them will die. The other will become the Lord of the Shadows …and destroy the world.

Continue the unforgettable journey with Alex and Lila, two intrepid adventurers. From the very first page, young readers are transported into a world of mystery and excitement that will keep them hooked from start to finish. Set against the backdrop of ancient, puzzling ruins, this book is a gateway to a world filled with secrets waiting to be uncovered. As Alex and Lila delve deeper into the Forgotten City, they discover an intriguing code, hidden for centuries. The code isn't just any puzzle; it's a riddle that bridges the gap between the past and the future. Young readers will be ...

What if you could change the worst day of your life? For Allie Harmon, a bored and lonely gas station lady, she finds a way to do just that. Follow Allie on an adventure of a lifetime. The Harmon family died tragically and unexpectedly 3 days before Allie's 10th birthday. Now she is grown up and working a job that she hates, when she stumbles upon the one thing that could change it all. Allie finds a way to travel back in time and save her family from the fate that they were handed all of those years ago. Will Allie be able to save them all? Can she survive all that the past throws at her, ...

Embark on an Unforgettable Glacier Adventure! 🏔 Make every moment count with the PREMIER TRAVEL GUIDE—whether it’s your first time exploring or your tenth! Are you dreaming of Glacier National Park’s breathtaking beauty but drowning in a sea of online info that’s outdated, confusing, or just plain overwhelming? Does the maze of reservations and ever-growing crowds seem impossible? Wish you had a no-nonsense, adventure-packed guide that cuts through the clutter and helps you design a trip tailored to your style—a solo backpacking journey, a romantic getaway, or a fun-filled ...

Betrayal taught Sir Brett Murray to make protecting others his only life. Still, the growing desire he can't help but feel for this entrancing widow makes him long to earn more than her trust. But in trying to save all she cherishes, he can't see how an honor-scarred knight can stay in her world and her heart - unless he risks everything to prove his love is now and forever always.