Family Chapter

Spunky eight-year-old Mallory McDonald is very unhappy when her parents decide to get her older brother Max a dog. Why would her parents agree to such a thing? Dogs are smelly and bark and chew on things. Plus, they already have a perfectly good cat, Cheeseburger. When they finally get the puppy, it's worse than Mallory imagined. Everyone loves Champ, and he and Max are getting all of the attention. Poor Mallory - now everyone's mad at her. What should she do?

Having overdosed on the cold, unyielding aspects of reality at an early age, books became a welcome escape I was happy to dedicate my life to. Editing romance novels seemed like the perfect career choice for the girl who craved fantasy and a world she could exercise a little control over. Bottom line, I like having a happy ending I can count on.

Louie and Ralphie Ratso's dad, Big Lou, always says that there are two kinds of people: those who are tough and those who are soft. Louie and Ralphie are tough, tough, tough, just like Big Lou, and they're going to prove it. But every time they try to show just how tough they are, the Ratso brothers end up accidentally doing good deeds instead. What'll Big Lou do when he finds out they've been acting like softies all over the Big City?

You're going to love this series! Be sure and read all the rave reviews! ★★★★★ "Vivid, colorful, fantasy adventure for kids" ★★★★★ "So funny" ★★★★★ "Your next bedtime story!" The Unicorn's Grand Parade: Popop's Magic Garden is a whimsical adventure full of laughter, love, and magical surprises. Join sisters Addie and Elsie as they explore a world brimming with unicorns, talking squirrels, and cheeky fairies, all under the guidance of their eccentric and inventive grandpa, Popop. With a parade of fantastical creatures, readers will enjoy a fun-filled journey ...

All her life, Boo has wanted a real live dinosaur to follow her home - and today, one did. There is only one problem - no one else can see Boo's dinosaur. Boo's older brother Sammy certainly won't put up with these crazy antics.

When two sisters, Maya and Everly, slip through a loose fence board in their backyard, they discover an Enchanted Garden in the woods beyond. The girls enter a fantastic world filled with mystical plants, a garden fairy, and a great golden eagle as the Gardener. One mistake puts the sisters, the Garden, and their new friends in danger. Will the wild animals of the forest destroy their beautiful garden? What can the girls do to save the friends they love? Award-winning Christian author, Erin Greneaux, creates a fantastical world that captivates the imagination of young girls. The Enchanted ...

It's summer at the shore, but someone wants to put a stop to all the fun! Who's ruining the rides at the amusement pier? The Aldens are on the case….

After being thrown out from a moving car on a motorway and rescued from the dog pound by Brian Porter and his wife, Dexter had a happy life in their family of rescue dogs. On the June 8th, 2019, Dexter - a Labrador-Staffy Crossbreed - passed away after a year-long fight against illness. Part funny, part serious, and part tragic, this is the story of Dexter’s life.

Don't let the lush jungles, unspoiled beaches, and rugged cliffs fool you. Dinosaur World's newest attraction is home to the most dangerous animals in the park.

Christy waltzed with Doctor MacNeill in an enchanted moment. Suddenly the sharp sound of gunshots shattered the pleasant calm. Bob Allen and many of the residents of Cutter Gap are upset because a black family has moved into the Cove. When a hostile shooting and a series of threatening incidents befalls the Washingtons, Christy steps in to help. But it's a clue in the Washington's family Bible that may hold the real key to peace and acceptance.

David Lee is 12 years old and disappointed in his father Earl, a once-famous rodeo clown who has quit the circuit and moved David to a small town in Vermont to start a new life. David has a hard time adjusting to life as a “normal” boy and is hurt that his father never allowed him the chance to be his partner in the rodeo arena. When Earl tries to buy David a horse at auction, David pretends to have no interest in it, and the horse is sold, instead, to a 70-year-old woman named Sarah Tierney.

A daring WWII pilot who grew up among the clouds, Juliet Caron’s life was one of courage, adventure - and a love torn apart by war. Every nook of her Cornish cottage is alive with memories just waiting to be discovered. Katherine Henderson has escaped to Cornwall for Christmas, but she soon finds there is more to her holiday cottage than meets the eye. And on the eve of Juliet’s 100th birthday, Katherine is enlisted to make an old lady’s final Christmas wish come true....

Red Ribbon Winner from The Wishing Shelf Book Awards There are four fundamental things humans require for survival: air to breathe, shelter to keep our bodies safe, water to drink, and food to eat. Take any of these away and we cannot survive for long. Shelter, water, and food, we must put in some effort to obtain. We take air for granted because it’s always there, wherever we go. But what if it wasn’t? What if we had to put effort into obtaining and managing the air we breathe, just as we do for everything else? Welcome to life on Mars. The Generation Mars series is hard science ...

¿Por qué es la tierra tan importante para la familia de Cassie? Los acontecimientos de un año agitado—el año de los hombres de la noche y de los incendios, el año en que una muchacha blanca humilló a Cassie en público porque era negra—sirvieron para que Cassie se diera cuenta de que tener un lugar propio constituye el alma de la familia Logan. El valor y el orgullo de los Logan se los da la tierra, porque sin importar cuánto los puedan subestimar, los Logan poseen algo que nadie les puede quitar.

Samantha Spinner's uncle Paul disappeared, and here's what he left: Samantha's sister got a check for $2,400,000,000. Samantha's brother got the New York Yankees. And Samantha got a rusty red umbrella with a tag hanging off its worn handle. The tag says "Watch out for the RAIN." Thanks a lot, Uncle Paul. After all the strawberry waffles, stories, and puzzles they've shared, how could he just leave without saying good-bye? And what is the meaning of that mysterious message? The answer is simple. Sam knows in her heart that Uncle Paul is in danger.

The Road Trip Trivia Challenge is sure to transform your next drive into the best part of the trip! In this kindergarten edition, we will be exploring our brains with science and math, getting familiar with our furry friends of the animal kingdom, and traveling the world to test our geography skills! Without question, there will be lots of laughs, some great conversations, and most importantly, some lasting memories!

THE BEST NEST ******************** At night when Mom said to take a bath, And wash his hair with shampoo. He’d only wet his hair with water, And his mother never knew.

Nine-year-old Amber Brown faces further complications because of her parents' divorce when her father plans to move back from Paris and she must decide which parent she will be with on Thanksgiving.

Did you ever wanted to have your kids learn math in a fun way? Guaranteed to enrich a child’s arithmetic and analytical thinking, this book is simple and fun for kids discover different ways of learning math as they solve each questions. In this book, you will discover that: Each section takes the listener on a World tour with math questions related to a respective country, this will give "spending time with family" a whole new meaning, and this will sharpen your child's analytical and arithmetic skill.

Book 3, Summer Blues, continues Norma Elliott’s journey with a season full of laughter, heartfelt moments, and life lessons shared through her secret journal. From dashing through the sprinkler with self-tanning mishaps to navigating the challenges of growing up, entering a singing contest, and more, this summer is brimming with unforgettable adventures. With wit and warmth, Victoria Simcox invites readers into Norma’s world, illustrating that God’s love embraces us in every moment—flaws and all. Through the laughter, missteps, and life lessons, His grace proves to be the most ...