In an enchanted land, a powerful witch named Astari made a potion in her cauldron that created a special creature that embodied the unique spirit of Halloween. But, Astari didn't like the potion she created one night because it just didn't turn out quite right, so she threw it out and a raccoon found it for his evening snack. This raccoon then became CacklePatch, a unique creature who is filled with the spirit of Halloween and has orange eyes.
Growing up a girl and becoming a woman in the current culture of our world is difficult at times and confusing for women as they try to find self-worth and empowerment. Dr. Elinsky has written a book that offers solutions to the self-worth, relationship, and often mental health troubles that women feel because of patriarchal messages and misogynistic ideals. Her book begins in part one with her personal experiences with men, both positive and negative, as she was growing up and entering romantic relationships.
M.C. Ryder has written the all things to know about standing up for yourself when it comes to bullying. It is a heartfelt book that teaches why people become a bully and what you can really do to stand up to a bully. Ryder has a way of genuinely talking about a tough subject from a compassionate but firm viewpoint. Stand up to Bullying covers everything from standing up to your bully by saying, "no," to ignoring the bully, to finding kindness as a way to throw off your bully.
A young man anxious about taking the next step toward marriage with his long-time girlfriend, an emotionally raw family living through a tough and dysfunctional family Thanksgiving, and tight-knit siblings trying to keep in touch when their lives take them in different directions, are all some of the touching short stories in Jayna Locke's, Somewhere in Minnesota. The short stories are all about the human frailties, emotions, and decisions that adult humans ruminate over and experience through various moments, events, and life decisions: the twists and turns of life.
