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Temba TutuSnail: The Rainbow Chaser of Africa	by Bruce Cohen Jul. 29, 2010	Free!	1966 words	Read a sample
A Zen-like fable of a garden snail's heroic attempt to capture a rainbow. For kids of all ages.
Life With Stef	by Susette Williams Jul. 28, 2010	$4.99	21693 words	Sample 25%
The 'In' Crowd: Jamie, Heather, and Rachael enjoy snubbing Stephanie because she isn't part of The 'In' Crowd. When Heather's father loses his job and there's 'talk' of them moving to a neighborhood like Stephanie's, Heather's friends snub her, too. Stephanie feels bad for the way Heather's so-called friends are treating her and befriends her.
Nobody Loves Me	by Suzy Zeller Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	2345 words	Sample 25%
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. However, even the most reluctant of heroes sometimes need a little help to make their dreams come true. This is the story of a small dog, the color of warm chocolate with four white paws that look as if he is wearing mismatched socks. His wish to find someone to love him comes true under rather extraordinary circumstances with help from an unusual ally.
Lara's Special Summer	by Mark Goldberg Jul. 28, 2010	$2.99	26164 words	Sample 25%
School is out and suddenly seven-year-old Lara has magic powers! Tutored by her talking dog, Sir Basil, Lara learns how to protect her neighborhood from bullies, burglars and more. But her power is a secret and must only be used to help others. If she is found out, the magic is gone. This will be a summer to remember!
Capsules 4	by Roberto Struan Jul. 28, 2010	$0.99	374 words	Sample 50%
Do not Read, watch! 読む、観るしないでください！Nicht lesen, sehen! 不讀，看！No Leer, ver! אל קרא, לצפות! Ne pas lire, regarder! خوانند ، تماشا کنید! Non leggere, guardare! لا تقرأ ، ومشاهدة! لا تقرأ ، ومشاهدة! Não Ler, ver! Не читать, смотреть! Niet lezen, te bekijken! Μην διαβάζω, ρολόι!
Ness and Codaddy--children's rhyming book	by Janice Daugharty Jul. 26, 2010	$2.99	1379 words	Sample 50%
"Ness and Codaddy" is a children's rhyming book about two chocolate labs, daddy and daughter. Ness, the one year old female, is fascinated with her daddy's pink tongue. Codaddy always gets blamed by his master for Ness's mischief, so he lures her away from home in an attempt to lose her.
Starlight's Shooting Star	by Janet Muirhead Hill Jul. 26, 2010	$1.99	40028 words	Sample 50%
In this 4th book of the Starlight series, Miranda and her classmates become lost in a cave. Miranda saves Grandpa from being killed by a loco cow, but not before he is injured. Mr. Taylor hires a jockey, expecting Miranda to teach Starlight to accept him. Mom plans to marry Adam, Miranda's worst enemy. Wishing on Shooting Star, Queen's foal, seems to bring amazing answers to Miranda's problems.
Sir Henry, The Knight In Space	by Wendy Laing Jul. 26, 2010	$4.99	17733 words	Sample 25%
Twin boys accidentally beam up the ghost of Sir Henry de Bohun from the 14th century into the their father's spaceship in 3000AD - that's when the fun begins.... They even take a virtual trip back in time and visit Sir Henry's English castle!
Rocky Redcliff - Racecar Driver!!! #1	by Joe Velikovsky Jul. 25, 2010	$1.99	1660 words	Sample 50%
Rocky Redcliff is 8 years old - and a RACE-CAR DRIVER (in the GO-KART his dad helped him make)! When Rocky goes to test how fast his new race-kart (with its gull-wing doors) can go on the beach - a seagull befriends Rocky - and soon, they’re both in for a big surprise! But - will Rocky be able to beat his arch-rival, Peter `The Cheater' Ledbeater? - For Younger Readers, and Kidults of all ages.
A Week at Aunty Bettys	by Gillian Cochrane Jul. 25, 2010	$3.99	5648 words	Sample 20%
Primrose and Buttercup the guinea pigs are whisked away when their owner goes on holiday. Aunty Bettys is where they are headed and very soon they are mischief bound with their new friend, Kirrie the bearded Collie dog. We follow the trio's adventures over 7 days and wonder what they will get up to next!
Captain Angus, The Lighthouse Ghost	by Wendy Laing Jul. 24, 2010	$4.99	15969 words	Sample 25%
'Captain Angus, the Lighthouse Ghost' is about 2 children holidaying at the Cape Otway Lighthouse Station, Victoria Australia - they meet the ghost of an old Scottish Sea Captain who roams the world helping the 'spirits' of lighthouses and helping 'conserve' the towers.
Finders Keepers	by Sharon L. Norris Jul. 24, 2010	$4.99	8666 words	Sample 25%
What would you do if you found a dinosaur egg? Would you donate it to a museum, sell it for lots of money, or claim "finders keepers" and keep it for your very own, seeing as you found it? This is the dilemma facing young Nathan and Ashley, who find a dinosaur egg buried in the sand dunes at their local beach.
Read Into History: A Roman Tale of 123 B. C. E.	by Julie Laing Jul. 23, 2010	$4.99	8017 words	Sample 25%
Moving to the city is terrible mistake Paulus knows but what can he do when Father comes back from war and wants to take the whole family to Rome? They have to plan their future (which for us is the ancient past). In Roman Tales you can see what life must have been like.
Commonwealth Universe: Modern Era: Sunsinger Chronicles Book 8: Aramar	by Michelle Levigne Jul. 23, 2010	$4.99	41036 words	Sample 25%
A colony world lost during the Downfall, Aramar is in a strategic spot between the Commonwealth and Conclave. Both galactic civilizations want Aramar to join them. Trouble is brewing, and the crew of "Sunsinger" is asked by the Commonwealth Council to go to Aramar and assist the Commonwealth's ambassadors. And help them escape if the trouble erupts into civil war.
Nick & Knobby Go Hollywood	by Felix Mayerhofer Jul. 22, 2010	$3.99	2556 words	Sample 20%
(Age Level – 7-10) — Because of Knobby’s supposed cowardice, Nick and Knobby fail their Hollywood screen test. But Knobby proves the Hollywood director wrong as he regains his credibility through his eventual heroics.
Nick & Knobby in the Daring Escape	by Felix Mayerhofer Jul. 22, 2010	$3.99	2703 words	Sample 50%
(Age Level – 7-10) –Nick and Knobby who have an act where they both play the bass drum, are kidnapped in the “Big City,” and escape just in time for their successful TV debut.
Capsules 3	by Roberto Struan Jul. 22, 2010	$0.99	364 words	Sample 50%
Do not Read, watch! 読む、観るしないでください！Nicht lesen, sehen! 不讀，看！No Leer, ver! אל קרא, לצפות! Ne pas lire, regarder! خوانند ، تماشا کنید! Non leggere, guardare! لا تقرأ ، ومشاهدة! لا تقرأ ، ومشاهدة! Não Ler, ver! Не читать, смотреть! Niet lezen, te bekijken! Μην διαβάζω, ρολόι!
Cavern of Babel	by Bryce Moore Jul. 21, 2010	$4.99	37477 words	Sample 50%
Buttersby, a snobbish, self-centered alpaca is sent into the jungles of Peru with a quest: to find the legendary cave of the alpaca ancestors, aided by a prophetic mouse, ancient Vicunas, and the trusty male alpaca, Meander.
Little Roberto's Lesson	by George Baldillez Jul. 19, 2010	You set the price!	1177 words	Sample 50%
In just wanting to be grown up, Little Roberto stumbles upon a wallet. A wallet belonging to someone else, his mother teaches him the valuable lesson of honesty.
Santopia - Book One: Santa & the Lost Princess	by Andrew Delaplaine Jul. 19, 2010	$1.99	22522 words	Sample 50%
It’s three days before Christmas and Santa has a new son, and it’s immediately prophesied that the next girl born after him will grow up to be his Queen. Soon after Prince Nicky’s birth, the Baroness von Drear gives birth to a baby girl, but when she discovers that a girl (Noelle) has been born to a peasant family just hours before her own, she sets out to kill the baby girl and her family.
Capsules 2	by Roberto Struan Jul. 19, 2010	$0.99	369 words	Sample 50%
Do not Read, watch! 読む、観るしないでください！Nicht lesen, sehen! 不讀，看！No Leer, ver! אל קרא, לצפות! Ne pas lire, regarder! خوانند ، تماشا کنید! Non leggere, guardare! لا تقرأ ، ومشاهدة! لا تقرأ ، ومشاهدة! Não Ler, ver! Не читать, смотреть! Niet lezen, te bekijken! Μην διαβάζω, ρολόι!
Topsy Turvy Terrapin	by John Ewing Jul. 18, 2010	You set the price!	1856 words	Sample 50%
In an effort to help a clumsy terrapin friend, Rennie and Bodger, the snails you may have met previously, almost come to grief at the hands of Teak McBeak, a very belligerent crow with a taste for that well-known Maryland delicacy. The issue was never in doubt, though, as anyone knows who has ever seen Rennie and Bodger in action.
Webbster and Button Ride to the Rescue	by KC Remington Jul. 16, 2010	$0.99	1411 words	Sample 50%
Webbster and Button go for a wild ride to rescue a family of racoons, who are their friends.
Webbster and Button Meet Santa	by KC Remington Jul. 16, 2010	$0.99	1369 words	Sample 50%
Our friends find a box with Christmas wrapping around it. Their reward for finding the box is a fun trip to meet Santa Claus.
Webbster and Button and Happy Hairy Huckleberry The Invisable Flying Dog Meet The Mysterious Ape From Monster Island	by KC Remington Jul. 16, 2010	$0.99	2507 words	Sample 50%
Webbster and Button meet a new friend, Happy Harry Huckleberry who invites them to fly to "Monster Island" for another fun adventure.
Homecoming Book XII	by Ora Munter Jul. 16, 2010	$3.99	3563 words
In order to fulfill the "Oracle of the Rising Queens," Kiki must return to the Central Park ice skating rink and reclaim her life on earth. But the Emperor of Dark Chocolitz and his dark forces are at work against her.
Lucky to be Alive	by Luke King Jul. 15, 2010	Free!	1217 words	Read a sample
A beautiful day. Blue sky. Calm water. Does Tom want to take a boat out? Of course he does. But why is the boy asking Tom? Who is he? And why does he want to row them out to sea?
Capsules 1	by Roberto Struan Jul. 14, 2010	$0.99	369 words	Sample 50%
Do not Read, watch! 読む、観るしないでください！Nicht lesen, sehen! 不讀，看！No Leer, ver! אל קרא, לצפות! Ne pas lire, regarder! خوانند ، تماشا کنید! Non leggere, guardare! لا تقرأ ، ومشاهدة! لا تقرأ ، ومشاهدة! Não Ler, ver! Не читать, смотреть! Niet lezen, te bekijken! Μην διαβάζω, ρολόι!
Gesture Recognition	by Xiaoyi Zhang Jul. 14, 2010	Free!	174 words	Sample 50%
Gesture Recognition
Sinclair and His Excellent Plaid Paws	by Fred Shook Jul. 13, 2010	$1.99	1392 words	Sample 40%
On the first day of school, Sinclair tells his teacher he feels “discombobulated.” As he begins to explain what such a large word means, some bears giggle and make fun of his plaid paws. For the first time, Sinclair feels unlike other bears. He and his classmates struggle to understand bigotry in this gentle lesson about respect and acceptance, and the true meaning of beauty and diversity.
Billy Cut e as Baleias Submarinos	by Roberto Struan Jul. 13, 2010	$2.99	758 words	Sample 50%
Billy Cut anda pensando muito sobre as baleias. Acredita que existe algo de sinistro envolvendo esses gigantescos animais marinhos. Dizem que os filhotes das baleias tomam leite. Dizem que elas têm que subir à superfície para respirar. Muito estranho. Leia nesse volume as explicações doidas que o garoto teve sobre as baleias.
The Diamond Tree	by Michael Matson Jul. 12, 2010	$3.99	8942 words	Sample 25%
Dall is eager to prove himself a worthy prince, but what do you do when your older brothers have already slain every dragon and rescued all the princesses? You heed the advice of an old woman and set off on a quest! When Dall starts finding diamonds along the way, he discovers his quest may have a more unique ending than he had planned. Ages 6-12 and great for parents to read with their children.
The Journey	by George Morrow Jul. 12, 2010	$1.25	2395 words	Sample 15%
A particularly intriguing story about two marmots, a leopard and seven antelope being called to a surprising destination.
Popular Tales of the West Highlands Vol. 2	by John F Campbell Jul. 12, 2010	$1.99	82613 words	Sample 50%
This 2nd volume contains more Scottish ursgeuln, or tales, plus a fifty riddles from the Western Highlands of Scotland. While something magical occurs in the tales these are the tales that were used to teach the lessons of life in Olde Scotland. A proportion of the sale from the sale of this book will be donated to the Princes Trust.
Bitss of Caramel Marmalade on Toast	by Megan Bayliss Jul. 12, 2010	$3.00	16760 words	Sample 30%
Bitssy is too scared to go outside because of Caramel. Too bad; Caramel seizes Bitssy. Drawing upon instinct, Bitssy battles like her ancestors would have. Caramel is sneaky though and tries to trap Bitssy. As Bitssy frees herself from fear, it is Caramel who becomes jarred by her own sour sugar coating. Suitable for teaching personal safety to 8+, including survivor adults
Popular Tales of the West Highlands Vol. 1	by John F Campbell Jul. 12, 2010	$1.99	102113 words	Sample 50%
This volume contains 23 ursgeuln, or tales, plus a number of fables from the Western Highlands of Scotland. While something magical occurs in the tales these are the tales that were used to teach the lessons of life in Olde Scotland. A proportion of the sale from the sale of this book will be donated to the Princes Trust for education scholarships
Legends and Stories of Ireland	by Samuel Lover Jul. 12, 2010	$1.99	81382 words	Sample 50%
After a recitation of a few tales at a dinner party, Samuel Lover was convinced to publish two of them. The favourable reception of these tales resulted in Irish Stories and Legends, an exquisite and exceptional volume of Irish folklore. Staying true to the originals, Samuel Lover presented these stories as though they were being presented in the vernacular.
Roumanian Fairy Tales and Legends	by Elizabeth B Mawr Jul. 12, 2010	$1.99	25560 words	Sample 15%
Given Romania’s long and diverse cultural history, it is no surprise that the country has such a rich tapestry of folk tales, fairy tales, and legends. It is fortunate that so many of these stories survived the country’s turbulent history. Roumanian Fairy Tales & Legends is a collection of 15 of Romania’s most fascinating tales, painstakingly researched and deftly translated by E.B. Mawr.
Gypsy Folk Tales Book 2	by Francis Hindes Groome Jul. 11, 2010	$1.99	57705 words	Sample 50%
This book is a treasure chest of classic Gypsy Folklore, and makes fascinating reading for those interested in the Roma people. Groome makes only a few changes remaining true to the original stories, to let them enchant us as if it were being presented in the vernacular. In this volume you will find Gypsy stories from Slovakia, Moravia,Bohemia, Poland, England, Wales and Scotland.
Indian Fairy Tales	by Joseph Jacobs Jul. 11, 2010	$1.99	71144 words	Sample 15%
Some have declared that India is the home of the fairy tale, and that all European fairy tales have been brought from thence by crusaders, Mongol missionaries, Gipsies, Jews, traders, and travellers. Jacobs has selected the best from the sub-continent from the Jatakas to the folk-tales of Kashmir. In this volume we find stories about Punchkin, the evil magician, the magic fiddle and more.
The Adventures of Nihu	by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren Jul. 11, 2010	You set the price!	38631 words	Sample 50%
Nihu is falsely accused of a crime and is banished to the Lonely Forest. He is challenged with a mission by a magical character. As brave Nihu quests to fulfill the mission and gain his freedom, he is sucked into a world inside of a stone, visits a powerful ruler in an underwater city, and makes friends with a group of refugees only a hero could love
The Stinging Tree	by Luke King Jul. 11, 2010	Free!	7739 words	Sample 50%
Is Brad seeing things? A boy, his double, on the other side of the stream. It’s like looking into a mirror. But where has he come from? Who is he? When Brad decides to follow him into the forest, it is the start of an action-packed thrill ride. Set in the mountains of far north Australia, this is the debut novel of author Luke King.
Stories, That are Short	by Christopher Closson Jul. 11, 2010	Free!	7612 words	Read a sample
These are just a few of my short stories I created in my head and turned them into real documents for you to enjoy. I hope you enjoy all three of them, for they are very different from each other.
Cupid's Love Potion	by Pamela Diane King Jul. 11, 2010	$2.99	22657 words	Sample 26%
A fun middle-grade novel. Phoebe, an ordinary 14-year-old American girl is hopelessly in love with Chase, a famous teen idol. When he fails to notice her at his concert, Liz, her best friend, and a budding chemist, plays Cupid by concocting a love potion. What could be sweeter than a love potion on Valentine’s Day? But when Phoebe gets more than she wished for, is it what she really wants?
Mumbledypeg, On Call	by Sara Marie Hogg Jul. 11, 2010	$2.99	11595 words	Sample 50%
Mumbledypeg, On Call is a story that is hysterical to children with some educational applications inserted nicely. It is meant to be read to children K-3 in stages, pausing to take part in interactive activities. These include polite tea parties, record keeping, survey taking and graph making. How can Mrs. Mumbledypeg and Snaggletooth prepare Dexter for his important meeting with the governor?
Beach City Indigo	by Ruth Francisco Jul. 09, 2010	$1.99	30981 words	Sample 20%
Buster, a happy-go-lucky boxer, runs the Venice West Café, a beat poetry and jazz club in Venice, California. Life is simple and good, until the evil land developer Ivana Moore schemes to pass a leash law and deprive the canines of their rights. Terrified, the dogs flee for their lives. Homeless but not defeated, Buster and his friends come up with a plan to save Venice Beach.
EVIL CAMP	by Scoop Jackson (aka Paul McMurray) Jul. 09, 2010	$1.99	17420 words	Sample 50%
With their father missing, Hunter, age 14, must protect his ten year-old sister Katie from whatever lurks in the woods and fog that surround them at Devil's Pond Campground. For two nights they are visited by Digger, an eerie caretaker, who tells them scary stories to keep them at the campfire: "The Hand" and "The Boy Who Had No Bones". And then, it is time to meet "The Vampire At The Campfire".
The Corpse that Wasn't There	by Gayle Nastasi Jul. 08, 2010	$4.99	27989 words	Sample 50%
Kids, dogs, and special dog show classes just for youngsters: what could be more fun? Try adding a psychic Saluki hound with a nose for trouble, a mysterious body that appears and disappears, a dark, spooky museum, and an exciting police chase through the night! Ages 8-12 ; kids have fun while learning about dog shows.
Abby e os Três Porquinhos e o Senhor dos Ventos (Versão Portuguesa)	by Roberto Struan Jul. 07, 2010	$2.99	1912 words	Sample 50%
Abby adora a história dos Três Porquinhos, mas tem partes da historia, que acha que não ter pé nem cabeça. Depois de muito matutar, queimar as pestanas, a reinventou, deixando-a muito mais divertida. Assim nasceu “OS TRÊS PORQUINHOS E O SENHOR DOS VENTOS”. Um conto de fadas clássico, novinho em folha.
Queen's Birthday Book XI	by Ora Munter Jul. 07, 2010	$3.99	3735 words	Sample 30%
Pistachio declares War on Ice Dreamland!

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