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Synopsis: Christopher and Michael become multi-millionaires and their greed endangers Katherine's life. While Christopher, Michael and Thomas are racing to rescue her, Robert Cain's army steals the mysterious machine and his frightening intentions become clear.
Can Michael beat his inner demons?
Will Katherine lose the will to survive?
In this exciting sequel to Brothers, Bullies and Bad Guys the future becomes clear, and it seems things can only get worse.
Can Michael beat his inner demons?
Will Katherine lose the will to survive?
In this exciting sequel to Brothers, Bullies and Bad Guys the future becomes clear, and it seems things can only get worse.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Series
Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Josephine DeLune can’t take the heat this sweltering summer of 1955, and she was out of the kitchen long ago.
An awful cook, she ruins recipes left and right, and she certainly can’t compete with her family’s reputation for extraordinary food. Her daddy’s parents ran one of the best restaurants in all of Paris, but Josephine lives in Paris, Missouri. On her mama’s side, she’s up against a long tradition of sinfully delicious soul food. Rumor has it, her Creole ancestors cooked up some voodoo to make tasty even tastier. Josephine knows the secret ingredient: she comes from a long line of conjure witches with spellbinding culinary skills.
Disenchanted, Josephine works as a carhop at Carl and Earl’s Drive-In. Just plain old hamburgers, hot dogs, and curly fries, nothing magical about them. She’s got bigger fish to fry, though, when a grease fire erupts into a devilish creature who hisses her name with desire. Turns out he’s the Ravenous One, the granddaddy of all voodoo spirits, and he’s hungry for her soul. Josephine thinks he’s got the wrong girl—she’s no witch—but a gorgeous, dangerous night-skinned lady named Shaula sets her straight. Josephine is one of the most powerful witches alive, so overflowing with conjure that her out-of-control cooking simply catches fire.
Josephine would love to laugh this off, but Shaula warns her that she must learn to master her magic before the Ravenous One devours her soul. Spurred into action, Josephine breaks out her grandma’s old conjure cookbook and starts cooking. Nothing grand, just the usual recipes for undying friendship and revenge. But soon Josephine can’t escape the consequences of her conjure. When the people of Paris start turning into zombies with a strange fondness for cake, Josephine looks pretty responsible for their undead reawakening…
An awful cook, she ruins recipes left and right, and she certainly can’t compete with her family’s reputation for extraordinary food. Her daddy’s parents ran one of the best restaurants in all of Paris, but Josephine lives in Paris, Missouri. On her mama’s side, she’s up against a long tradition of sinfully delicious soul food. Rumor has it, her Creole ancestors cooked up some voodoo to make tasty even tastier. Josephine knows the secret ingredient: she comes from a long line of conjure witches with spellbinding culinary skills.
Disenchanted, Josephine works as a carhop at Carl and Earl’s Drive-In. Just plain old hamburgers, hot dogs, and curly fries, nothing magical about them. She’s got bigger fish to fry, though, when a grease fire erupts into a devilish creature who hisses her name with desire. Turns out he’s the Ravenous One, the granddaddy of all voodoo spirits, and he’s hungry for her soul. Josephine thinks he’s got the wrong girl—she’s no witch—but a gorgeous, dangerous night-skinned lady named Shaula sets her straight. Josephine is one of the most powerful witches alive, so overflowing with conjure that her out-of-control cooking simply catches fire.
Josephine would love to laugh this off, but Shaula warns her that she must learn to master her magic before the Ravenous One devours her soul. Spurred into action, Josephine breaks out her grandma’s old conjure cookbook and starts cooking. Nothing grand, just the usual recipes for undying friendship and revenge. But soon Josephine can’t escape the consequences of her conjure. When the people of Paris start turning into zombies with a strange fondness for cake, Josephine looks pretty responsible for their undead reawakening…
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Synopsis: Sixth-grader J.J. learns there are no easy breaks in life.
When J.J. discovers the opportunity to send his maddening sisters off to WitchCamp, he has fantasies of a delightful summer. However, J.J. and his friend are soon off on a ride they didn't anticipate -- one that lands them in a chilling mess of witch hunts and creature feasts.
With his creative ideas, J.J. utilizes their risky escapades to escape. But making deals with superhuman creatures just lands them in hotter water.
Now it’s up to J.J. to save them all from certain death by being more imaginative and daring than ever before.
When J.J. discovers the opportunity to send his maddening sisters off to WitchCamp, he has fantasies of a delightful summer. However, J.J. and his friend are soon off on a ride they didn't anticipate -- one that lands them in a chilling mess of witch hunts and creature feasts.
With his creative ideas, J.J. utilizes their risky escapades to escape. But making deals with superhuman creatures just lands them in hotter water.
Now it’s up to J.J. to save them all from certain death by being more imaginative and daring than ever before.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Fantasy
Synopsis: When 12 year-old Mia Cornell is sent to live at the Tarpley Estate, her ninth foster home, she has no idea what she's in for. Having a kind but mysterious foster mother and three quirky foster sisters is all well and good. Discovering that her new family is a secret society—they use a portal in their garden labyrinth to travel the globe seeking lost art, artifacts, and OSOs (objects of supernatural origin)—is something else entirely.
Mia barely has time to wrap her head around the truth when the Society's latest job, tracking down Marie Antoinette's necklace, goes sideways. Mia and her new siblings—Tomi, the historian; Devon, the hacker; and Lily, the muscle—must use their wits, plus a few cool OSOs filched from the Society's vault, to stay a step ahead of a sinister enemy from their foster mother's past. But just how far back does Mrs. Tarpley's past go? And will Mia stand by her new family or cut and run when they need her the most?
Mia barely has time to wrap her head around the truth when the Society's latest job, tracking down Marie Antoinette's necklace, goes sideways. Mia and her new siblings—Tomi, the historian; Devon, the hacker; and Lily, the muscle—must use their wits, plus a few cool OSOs filched from the Society's vault, to stay a step ahead of a sinister enemy from their foster mother's past. But just how far back does Mrs. Tarpley's past go? And will Mia stand by her new family or cut and run when they need her the most?
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Adventure
Synopsis: In the second book of the Project Madison series, things get complicated as Madison and Cooper try to navigate their new relationship. School has ended and they're spending more time together, blogging, working at the kennel, training dogs—including Lilly. When Jonah, the new neighbor who has moved into Paige's old house, begins to spend more time with Madison, Cooper isn't at all happy.
Jonah's uncle, a Native American, shares his knowledge about Madison's power to see and feel canine memories and emotions. The mysterious white wolf returns and fills her mind with dreams and more questions. Madison starts a dog-walking business and discovers Ben, a crotchety old man whose dog is skin and bones.
When the kennel receives a dog that has been brutally injured, Madison is determined to find out what happened. She and Cooper realize they're going to need Jonah and Donald to bust this investigation wide open and save the dogs. But getting to the bottom of the mystery will threaten not only Madison, but everyone she loves.
Jonah's uncle, a Native American, shares his knowledge about Madison's power to see and feel canine memories and emotions. The mysterious white wolf returns and fills her mind with dreams and more questions. Madison starts a dog-walking business and discovers Ben, a crotchety old man whose dog is skin and bones.
When the kennel receives a dog that has been brutally injured, Madison is determined to find out what happened. She and Cooper realize they're going to need Jonah and Donald to bust this investigation wide open and save the dogs. But getting to the bottom of the mystery will threaten not only Madison, but everyone she loves.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Adventure
Synopsis: Aristibule, a philosopher of ancient Greece, is dragged away from his home and taken to the king's palace, as the monarch is in need of clever discussions and advices. Although they don't really understand each other, the king appreciates talking with the philosopher during his meals. They tackle some fundamental socio-moral problems. Aristibule only thinks of going back home, and finally escapes from the palace.
Excerpt :
“My dear Aristibule, We would like to consult you on an issue that is cause for great concern to Us. What shall We do with the poor? They are everywhere, they spit on floors, they litter the streets and courtyards, they drink impure wine, and set a bad example for children.”
Aristibule, who had heard the word “poor,” remarked, “There are many.”
Nozé continued while Aristibule pricked up his ears. “A few years ago, We went to see the priestess of Epidaurus to ask her how to solve this problem. Do you know what the priestess told Us? She answered ‘You must,’ nothing else. What does this mean, Aristibule? We must do what? Can you explain this to Us?”
Aristibule was thinking while Nozé gargled with a sip of wheat alcohol.
“The Priestess of Epidaurus does not like long sentences,” Aristibule began.
Nozé did not give him time to finish. “If We do not punish the poor, there will be more and more!”
Aristibule was now hearing well, as the king had begun to speak very loud. He said thoughtfully, “Being poor is not very pleasant.”
“On the contrary, it is very pleasant to be poor!” exclaimed the king. “There is nothing to do, outside of remaining poor.”
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Excerpt :
“My dear Aristibule, We would like to consult you on an issue that is cause for great concern to Us. What shall We do with the poor? They are everywhere, they spit on floors, they litter the streets and courtyards, they drink impure wine, and set a bad example for children.”
Aristibule, who had heard the word “poor,” remarked, “There are many.”
Nozé continued while Aristibule pricked up his ears. “A few years ago, We went to see the priestess of Epidaurus to ask her how to solve this problem. Do you know what the priestess told Us? She answered ‘You must,’ nothing else. What does this mean, Aristibule? We must do what? Can you explain this to Us?”
Aristibule was thinking while Nozé gargled with a sip of wheat alcohol.
“The Priestess of Epidaurus does not like long sentences,” Aristibule began.
Nozé did not give him time to finish. “If We do not punish the poor, there will be more and more!”
Aristibule was now hearing well, as the king had begun to speak very loud. He said thoughtfully, “Being poor is not very pleasant.”
“On the contrary, it is very pleasant to be poor!” exclaimed the king. “There is nothing to do, outside of remaining poor.”
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis: An attractive presentation of a fictional letter written by Socrates from prison to his sons shortly before his death, that explains the man's philosophies and outlook on life.
Excerpt:
For many years I’ve walked through the streets, squares, and gardens of Athens. Like an older brother, I’ve spoken with its citizens and with foreigners about what is good and what is beautiful. I’ve visited philosophers, poets, and politicians. I’ve entered the shops of tanners, butchers, and potters. Everywhere, I’ve tried to show that true wisdom is in the soul, which is infinitely superior to the body. Nothing could divert me from my enemies ever more numerous. I was incorruptible and soon I shall be so forever.
Why did I do all this? After all, I could have gone into trade to please your mother. We would have had silver spoons and sweet perfumes in lacquered bottles. But you see I’m ugly. My eyes bulge, my nostrils turn up, my mouth is narrow and I’ve a pug nose . If I had not become a philosopher, my soul would have been as ugly as my face, my desires would be as flat as my nose.
Oh of course, you’ll often hear Socrates called a horsefly, a serpent or even a numbfish, which has nothing to do with my physique. It’s because I’ve disturbed many men and women. I wanted to help them. I had to jostle them to wake them up. If it hurt them, it was only because they needed it. Truth doesn’t exist without pain. Nevertheless, apologize for me but, by the dog, don’t ever say that I asked you to do so.
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For many years I’ve walked through the streets, squares, and gardens of Athens. Like an older brother, I’ve spoken with its citizens and with foreigners about what is good and what is beautiful. I’ve visited philosophers, poets, and politicians. I’ve entered the shops of tanners, butchers, and potters. Everywhere, I’ve tried to show that true wisdom is in the soul, which is infinitely superior to the body. Nothing could divert me from my enemies ever more numerous. I was incorruptible and soon I shall be so forever.
Why did I do all this? After all, I could have gone into trade to please your mother. We would have had silver spoons and sweet perfumes in lacquered bottles. But you see I’m ugly. My eyes bulge, my nostrils turn up, my mouth is narrow and I’ve a pug nose . If I had not become a philosopher, my soul would have been as ugly as my face, my desires would be as flat as my nose.
Oh of course, you’ll often hear Socrates called a horsefly, a serpent or even a numbfish, which has nothing to do with my physique. It’s because I’ve disturbed many men and women. I wanted to help them. I had to jostle them to wake them up. If it hurt them, it was only because they needed it. Truth doesn’t exist without pain. Nevertheless, apologize for me but, by the dog, don’t ever say that I asked you to do so.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Historical Fiction
Synopsis: Looking for a clean, wholesome book that does more than entertain? This Christian mystery/adventure demonstrates the biblical path of salvation, plus the importance of obedience and prayer! It's the fictitious story of 13-year-old Zack, who disappears in the Central Florida backwoods while on a back-to-nature retreat with his church youth group, The Boy's Den. There's plenty of adventure when former New York gang leader Chet Harrigan visits the backwoods with a group of 10- to-16-year-old boys. Several campers awaken ill. A hurricane approaches the Gulf Coast, leaving them all vulnerable. The group must find Zack -- and fast!
Writen by New Christian Books Online Magazine Publisher Cheryl Rogers, Lost in the Woods is the first in a series of Bible Camp Mysteries teaching biblical principles to preteens, teens, and mystery/adventure lovers of all ages. Its lovable cast of characters includes the overly adventurous Zack, the reluctant chef Bill, the tough and cocky Steve, the innocent Sammy, and the video-loving, accommodating Chang.
Other books in the series include Alone in the Woods, Bible Camp Mystery #2, and Disaster on the River, Bible Camp Mystery #3.
Writen by New Christian Books Online Magazine Publisher Cheryl Rogers, Lost in the Woods is the first in a series of Bible Camp Mysteries teaching biblical principles to preteens, teens, and mystery/adventure lovers of all ages. Its lovable cast of characters includes the overly adventurous Zack, the reluctant chef Bill, the tough and cocky Steve, the innocent Sammy, and the video-loving, accommodating Chang.
Other books in the series include Alone in the Woods, Bible Camp Mystery #2, and Disaster on the River, Bible Camp Mystery #3.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Mystery
Synopsis: Leaving the only home you’ve ever known and moving to a new town would be a little unnerving for any kid. Imagine moving to a new town and finding out that your closest neighbors are no longer among the living.
That’s what happens to 12-year-old Dax Dugan and his 9-year-old sister, Callie, when their mom’s new job forces the whole family to leave the bustling city of Chicago and move to a quiet, rural town in Southern Illinois.
Dax and Callie’s parents tell them quite a bit about their new home before they ever leave Chicago. Unfortunately, the fact that there is a cemetery in their backyard is one piece of information they neglect to share. With the discoveries that follow,Dax and Callie quickly learn that life in the country is more than just cows and cornfields.
That’s what happens to 12-year-old Dax Dugan and his 9-year-old sister, Callie, when their mom’s new job forces the whole family to leave the bustling city of Chicago and move to a quiet, rural town in Southern Illinois.
Dax and Callie’s parents tell them quite a bit about their new home before they ever leave Chicago. Unfortunately, the fact that there is a cemetery in their backyard is one piece of information they neglect to share. With the discoveries that follow,Dax and Callie quickly learn that life in the country is more than just cows and cornfields.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Synopsis:
Halfling Tildi Summerbee has led a typical, unexciting life, tending the house for her brothers while they manage the family farm. Her days are boring, but happy...until a Thraik attack decimates her family.
In an effort to provide for Tildi, the town's leaders prepare an arranged marriage and take control of her farm's assets. After all, a female halfling is incapable of handling such matters on her own.
Tildi sees things differently.
In order to escape her arranged marriage and overcome the prejudices against the "weaker" sex, she decides to pass herself off as a man. Assuming the guise of her brother Teldo, Tildi disappears into the night. She plans to accept Teldo's position as an apprentice to a great wizard.
But she soon finds that the rest of the world isn't very welcoming to halflings. And that she is surrounded by fantastic dangers.
Dangers that are more than a match for a wizard's apprentice.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publication Date:
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Adventure
Synopsis: Connie Lionheart's calculating great-aunt and uncle try to take her away from the tantalizing reach of the Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures. What they don't realize (or do they?) is that Connie is the Society's most important member--she is the only universal companion able to bond with all mythical creatures. Connie's great gift also puts her in great danger, as the evil shape-shifter Kullervo needs her power to destroy the Society once and for all. But how can Connie help anyone, even herself, when she hasn't learned how to use her gift yet? In this second book of the Companions Quartet, Connie and her friends team together again to protect the fragile bonds between humans, creatures, and the world we must share.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Adventure
Synopsis: For young and/or reluctant readers who love Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Chase Cooper, this frighteningly funny mix of Ghostbusters and Monsters Inc. is the perfect blend of humor, horror, mystery, and suspense.
Will Allen may be one of the smallest boys at Ashford Middle School, but he is also one of the smartest. But cleverness alone isn't enough to help him when monsters infest his room!
Together with his friend Jeannine Fitsimmons, Will searches fruitlessly for help, until a strange business card appears, instructing them how to summon Bigelow Hawkins, the Great Monster Detective. But even with Bigelow's help, along with the use of his very special monster-fighting instruments, the RevealeR and the MonsterScope, can Will learn how to conquer his monsters and reveal the secret of the dreaded HIDDEN BEAST before it's too late?
Will Allen may be one of the smallest boys at Ashford Middle School, but he is also one of the smartest. But cleverness alone isn't enough to help him when monsters infest his room!
Together with his friend Jeannine Fitsimmons, Will searches fruitlessly for help, until a strange business card appears, instructing them how to summon Bigelow Hawkins, the Great Monster Detective. But even with Bigelow's help, along with the use of his very special monster-fighting instruments, the RevealeR and the MonsterScope, can Will learn how to conquer his monsters and reveal the secret of the dreaded HIDDEN BEAST before it's too late?
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Series
Synopsis:
Between 1753, when he was commissioned as a major of Virginia militia, and 1775, when the Second Continental Congress named him Commander-in-Chief of all colonial military forces, George Washington rose from anonymity as a minor landowner and surveyor to become America's first national hero.
With little military training he led the thirteen fledgling colonies through six years of grueling war against formidable British forces, steered the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, and served two terms as the first president of the United States. His accomplishments were so stunning and he was so revered that by the end of the war some of his generals urged him to install himself as king, an idea he looked upon with "abhorrence," calling the very thought "painful." Nor would he consider standing for a third term as president.
In this revealing book, James Crutchfield writes of Washington as an enigmatic man-"No more elusive personality exists in history" as an eminent Harvard historian observed. His outward commonness concealed a quick, analytic mind, capable of learning from mistakes, gauging his successes not on winning battles but on the effect his decisions would have on the future of his country.
"Washington remains an American hero, in every definition of the word," Crutchfield says. "He was a man who rose above the political uncertainty of the infant United States to chart its destiny for two centuries into the future."
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Publication Date:
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Biography
Synopsis: The story starts out with an introduction of investors investing into a project of turning Mars into a vacation spot with a retirement community. The workers of this project are looking for more to do during their off hours besides eat and sleep. Some of these workers build pod racers out of old rovers and other discarded mechanics to race around the terrain of Mars.
These workers have formed teams to race each other and the Mars Dome wants to join in with the fun. The Mars Dome was the first three story dome that has grown into three Domes. The third dome is being constructed as this book begins. The third dome of the now Mars Domes is a Hotel Dome for vacationers. This dome is built faster than they expected, so the extra workers from the Hotel Dome project join the Tent project.
A separate tent has been started for the retirees with a big mall at the other end of a street from the entrance of this tent with condominiums on each side. This Mall has a gym and spa for the retirees to get there exercise with a food court and restaurants this mall even has all of the stores that you would expect in a shopping mall. But on the second floor of this mall, is a hospital with rooms for the retirees that need full time care. Because of the less gravity of Mars, these retirees are active at the park and sports facilities.
The Pod races grow and a team from the Mars Domes join the teams of racers from the Tent project. The racers from the Mars Domes want to have spectators for these races, so they construct six one room domes with stands inside around the race cores. These teams of racers from the Tent project are made up of Builders, Technician, and Freelance workers. The Team from the Mars Domes have the advantage from scientists and newer materials, so there is a bit of complaining.
As the construction of the Tents goes on and the races get bigger, one of the managers get the idea of building a sports tent. The idea sports facility is a hit with the investors to build a vacation spot that is full of activates. This sports tent in cases a small creator with a racetrack around the inner crust of this creator there is room for an active retiree community in this creator and much more. There is even a stadium in this Tent B and a gaming center with all kinds of games.
A small group of vacationers that want to be one of the first gusts on Mars show up and they explore the three tents and just love the Pod races. After they go there are some extreme sports stars invited to brake in the park, and they bring their family to join in with the fun. The story ends with the now called "The New Mars Project" with all three tents ready for hundreds of guests.
These workers have formed teams to race each other and the Mars Dome wants to join in with the fun. The Mars Dome was the first three story dome that has grown into three Domes. The third dome is being constructed as this book begins. The third dome of the now Mars Domes is a Hotel Dome for vacationers. This dome is built faster than they expected, so the extra workers from the Hotel Dome project join the Tent project.
A separate tent has been started for the retirees with a big mall at the other end of a street from the entrance of this tent with condominiums on each side. This Mall has a gym and spa for the retirees to get there exercise with a food court and restaurants this mall even has all of the stores that you would expect in a shopping mall. But on the second floor of this mall, is a hospital with rooms for the retirees that need full time care. Because of the less gravity of Mars, these retirees are active at the park and sports facilities.
The Pod races grow and a team from the Mars Domes join the teams of racers from the Tent project. The racers from the Mars Domes want to have spectators for these races, so they construct six one room domes with stands inside around the race cores. These teams of racers from the Tent project are made up of Builders, Technician, and Freelance workers. The Team from the Mars Domes have the advantage from scientists and newer materials, so there is a bit of complaining.
As the construction of the Tents goes on and the races get bigger, one of the managers get the idea of building a sports tent. The idea sports facility is a hit with the investors to build a vacation spot that is full of activates. This sports tent in cases a small creator with a racetrack around the inner crust of this creator there is room for an active retiree community in this creator and much more. There is even a stadium in this Tent B and a gaming center with all kinds of games.
A small group of vacationers that want to be one of the first gusts on Mars show up and they explore the three tents and just love the Pod races. After they go there are some extreme sports stars invited to brake in the park, and they bring their family to join in with the fun. The story ends with the now called "The New Mars Project" with all three tents ready for hundreds of guests.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Science Fiction
Synopsis: .Forget readathons and swimathons, Robbie and his mates have invented a new challenge of their own for the coming term: a snogathon! Robbie's #1 target is Mel Bradshaw, but she's going to be a tough nut to crack. Mel's got a target of her own - new poetry teacher Dave Carmichael.
It proves to be a term in which the characters learn a lot about love and emotions and poetry and snogging - but especially about themselves.
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"A story remarkable for its insights into young teenage behaviour and an understanding of the female as well as the male sense of worth ... Conflicting feelings about school, learning, family relationships, love, real affection, loyalty, crushes and sexual exploitation are portrayed with a sympathetic humour while the outrageous Snogathon is full of funny incidents ... A very entertaining and positive novel - School Librarian, UK
"It made me laugh and mid-way into the book I was totally hooked! You must read until the end as it has a strong conclusion." - Cool-reads
"The best book I have read this year. It has a good beginning, a great middle and an even better end."; "A really enjoyable read, full of laughs and suspense"; "It was great to hear about life, school and girls from a boys' perspective ... I thought it was written by a teenager!" - all from Lancashire Awards Supplement
"The dialogue was golden" - teen reviewer for the US print edition
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The Snog Log was originally published in print form in the UK by Orchard Books and in the US by Marshall Cavendish.
It proves to be a term in which the characters learn a lot about love and emotions and poetry and snogging - but especially about themselves.
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"A story remarkable for its insights into young teenage behaviour and an understanding of the female as well as the male sense of worth ... Conflicting feelings about school, learning, family relationships, love, real affection, loyalty, crushes and sexual exploitation are portrayed with a sympathetic humour while the outrageous Snogathon is full of funny incidents ... A very entertaining and positive novel - School Librarian, UK
"It made me laugh and mid-way into the book I was totally hooked! You must read until the end as it has a strong conclusion." - Cool-reads
"The best book I have read this year. It has a good beginning, a great middle and an even better end."; "A really enjoyable read, full of laughs and suspense"; "It was great to hear about life, school and girls from a boys' perspective ... I thought it was written by a teenager!" - all from Lancashire Awards Supplement
"The dialogue was golden" - teen reviewer for the US print edition
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The Snog Log was originally published in print form in the UK by Orchard Books and in the US by Marshall Cavendish.
Publication Date:
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Fantasy
Synopsis:
Inculcate the love of reading in all children.
Help Beginner Readers become Advanced Readers.
Encourage Reluctant Readers to start reading.
Introduce children to different genres.
Daksha lives in a hamlet on the Himalayas. An orphan, she learns native medicine by assisting a vaidya. A chance encounter brings her to the notice of people who move her to town and admit her to a school.
Daksha is unhappy there and wants to return to her hamlet – until a resourceful doctor helps her adjust to her new life.
About the Short Chapter Book Series
The average word count of books in the series is 6000. The books attempt to:
Inculcate the love of reading in all children.
Help Beginner Readers become Advanced Readers.
Encourage Reluctant Readers to start reading.
Introduce children to different genres.
Publication Date:
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: For Reluctant Readers