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Aversión: Libro uno de la saga La mentalista
Kenechi Udogu, Eva María Medina Cabanelas
Synopsis: Por primera vez para Gemma Green, las cosas deberían haber sido sencillas. Encontrar a tu sujeto, sostenerle la mirada y meterle un pensamiento en la cabeza para salvarlo de un futuro desastre: aversión completa. Un proceso bastante simple, dado que el sujeto no va a tener ningún recuerdo de la experiencia. Pero Russ Tanner no parece querer olvidar. De hecho, cuanto más trata ella de evitarlo, más presiona él para llegar a conocerla. Gemma sabe que tiene un problema, pero ¿se está enfrentando a los efectos secundarios de una aversión fallida o el campeón de tenis del instituto se ha realmente enamorado de ella?
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Little Worlds of Magic
Doriano Strologo, Mary T Kincaid
Synopsis: The story about making new friends in a new town.

Mason Garcia struggles to find new interests and make friends away from his surfing and his beloved ocean.

In a town with no surfing he finds a spooky park just down the block from his new house. Is it haunted?

Can everyone see the Punwees? He sees them through his bedroom window. They open a door in a walnut on the tree and stand on the branch of a tree.

Spend time in the world of little people. Imagine that there are little people all around your house, yard, and school.

Mason is sent to counseling because no one else sees the little people, and his parents think he is having trouble adjusting to the move. Is it always better to talk to someone about what is going on in your life?

Can Mason find someone to play video games with beside the little people who are very competitive? Everyone serious about something knows what it is like when they meet people who are not as serious as they are.

Practice your reading with this adventure. A good story to read in chapters. This fantasy will expand your vocabulary and introduce you to Mason's world.

About The Author
I'm an Oklahoma girl who spent thirty years living in the deep South. I'm an observer. Everything can be the basis of a good story. Story ideas are everywhere. No need to give you my dates like I've passed from this life. I'm here. It's now. Let's read.

I write stories for children. The golden age of adventure when they can still use their imagination is between the ages of six and twelve. I love creating worlds for them to explore. Reading is so important. It is the gateway to their future.

I live with two cranky cats in northeast Oklahoma. I’m a widow. I can be contacted:
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
The Princess Who Wanted a Friend
Orly Katz, Sharon Neeman
Synopsis: Children's Book: "The Princess Who Wanted a Friend"

"…She had all that she wanted to nurture her mind,
But she needed a friend who was helpful and kind!
And the king thought, “Now where, in this kingdom so fair,
Is a friend for my daughter, a friend who will care?”


This inspirational bedtime picture book for children ages 3-8, tells the story of the princess and her search for true friendship...
Come and join the journey of the king, his advisors and the princess in search of a true friend in the magical kingdom, and discover those traits that make a true friend.


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This well-written and inspiring children’s picture story, delivers recipe for becoming a good friend, complemented by vibrant, delightful illustrations, and is an ideal picture book for the whole family or to read to your children at bedtime.
It is suitable as a read-aloud book for preschoolers or as a beginning reader book for older children!

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Publication Date:
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
The Nature of Gods: The Awakening (Series, #1)
Synopsis: When gods and goddesses abruptly overthrow Earth, humans are given two choices – worship or die. Desperate to survive, Olivia and her family devote their days to fulfilling the will of the gods. But the wrath of the gods is insatiable and unpredictable. With her hope crushed, Olivia is resigned to her bleak fate . . . until she meets Nature.
 
Immediately, Olivia knows this charismatic girl with color-changing eyes isn’t normal. Nature looks like a teenager yet she has the power to control the weather and converse with animals. Nature opens Olivia’s eyes to a hidden world that had always existed in harmony with her own. However, know-it-all butterflies and mystical creatures aren’t the only secrets revealed as Olivia discovers the dark plan of the gods.
 
When Nature decides to confront the gods, Olivia is catapulted to the forefront of humanity’s battle for survival. Olivia must rely on her courage, strength, and newfound gifts as she faces monster-infested pathways and ever-looming traps. But does she have enough courage or skill to battle brutal gods eager to rule the world and dole out punishment to anyone who defies them? Nature and the world depend on it.

The Nature of Gods is a fantasy adventure appropriate for tweens and middle grade readers.
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Chatur and the Enchanted Jungle
Subhash Kommuru, Nayan Soni, Margaret McDonald
Synopsis: A delightful story for the young — and young at heart — about the value of friendships over material things.

Chatur and his loyal donkey Gadhu are back and on another misguided adventure in Chatur and the Enchanted Jungle. After they lose their way in a jungle, strange things start happening. When Chatur seems to be getting everything he wants, will greed get in the way of what really matters?

Follow along for all the silly antics in this fanciful tale by the award-winning author of The Magic of Friendship and Chatur the Laundry Man!
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Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Braidy von Althuis and the Pesky Pest Controller
Cassidy Dwelis, Cassidy Dwelis
Synopsis: Ten-year-old Braidy von Althuis just wants one thing: to fit in. The other kids at school think he’s weird, and for good reason. Despite his oddities, Braidy wants more than anything for his dad to be able to come to Township Day, a fun-filled event at school, but Mr. von Althuis refuses. “It’s too dangerous,” he says.

Things change for Braidy when Mr. von Althuis gets sick, and, even wose, this pesky pest controller won’t leave Braidy alone! Will Braidy be able to get his family to Township Day without his world falling apart?

Braidy von Altuis and the Pesky Pest Controller is a tale of frienship, family, magic, and mayhem that takes a look at what it means to be bullied and how to rise above it.

This book is suitable for children aged 8 - 11.
Publication Date:
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Bianca: The Brave Frail and Delicate Princess
Synopsis: Best Juvenile Book 2018 from the Oklahoma Writers' Federation!
Fire-breathing dragon headed her way!
Princess Bianca had never set foot outside the castle walls. Not once in her over-protected, pink, fluffy life. But when a dragon was spotted in the land and fear spread that the monster had conquered the king and his brave knights, Bianca realized that it was her duty to protect her kingdom. She will have to prove that she can be braver and stronger than anyone believed because the threat outside the protection of her castle tower was more dangerous and magical than she ever imagined possible.
Perfect book for fairy-tale fans and dragon-lovers alike!
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
A Dream of Lilies: A Novella (A Touch of Cinnamon series)
Synopsis: Nicholas Baudin lives in Toulouse, France, where he owns a small coffee place, Le Petit Café. His life is apparently tranquil, and made of small joys and simple habits. In truth, though, this young man's soul is troubled with memories of a painful event.
Then, on a bright spring day, Nicholas meets a strange, enchanting young woman with white hair, and pale blue eyes. Her name is Lily Brightwell. She is an actress who captivates crowds with her talent and her stories.
As Nicholas begins to fall for the young artist, his life turns into something unexpected and lovely.

(Ages 17+)
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Tess the Princess Dress (The Chronicles of the Clothes Mind Book 1)
Synopsis: Tess the princess dress is Grace's most loved birthday gift. Grace and Tess are best friends. They do everything together. But when the weather turns chilly, Grace trades Tess in for a warm coat. Tess is left behind in a closet in the hall. What will Tess do if Grace doesn’t wear her anymore?

Tess the Princess Dress is the rhyming tale of the journey one princess dress takes to discover who she truly is. This first book in the picture book series The Chronicles of the Clothes Mind highlights mixed-media illustrations that intertwine full-color photographs with whimsical cartoon characters.

Ever wonder what our clothes do when we aren't around? ;)

Publication Date:
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Bella the Umbrella (The Chronicles of the Clothes Mind Book 2)
Synopsis:

Bella is a happy umbrella when it's cloudy and rainy. But not every day will be that way. What will she do when the sun comes out? Bella the Umbrella is one umbrella’s quest to think outside the box. Explore the whole other world in your home that you never even knew existed!

This second book in the children's rhyming picture book series The Chronicles of the Clothes Mind again mixes full-color photographs with whimsical cartoon characters.

Why do only toys get their own story? Why do only pets get a secret life? Clothes and accessories know their own minds and have feelings, too. Experience the clothes mind as only someone with an open mind can.

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Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
The Beedog
Joyeeta Neogi, Addie Broussard
Synopsis:

Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner (2018)
Readers' Favorite Book Award Winner (2018)

With a dash of humor, this award-winning picture book blends a story kids can relate to, with information about a unique insect.

While building a sandcastle in Portugal, Cora and Many make a surprising discovery. Practicing their investigative skills, Cora and Manny try to solve the mystery of this strange insect that they call the Beedog.

This is the first in a series of bug books ideal for classroom book study, STEM education and homeschool projects. The Beedog encourages learning through curiosity and excitement about nature.

BOOK EXTRAS include fun printable worksheets for extended learning.

Recommended for ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and up.

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Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Snapped
Jacci Turner
Synopsis: Ari Wren has a great life: Two best friends and a family she loves.

Cade Waters is by far the most popular guy at Sierra High School. Why then has he suddenly noticed Ari, a freshman nobody? Her friends are surprised by his attention and more than a little jealous. As Ari finds herself falling for Cade, his requests become more intimate and personal. Ari feels confused and unsure about what to do.

Follow Ari as she navigates budding romance, tough decisions, betrayal, and a trip to an island in this young adult story of growing up the hard way.
Publication Date:
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Dreamland
Julia E. Clements
Synopsis: Awarded the One Stop Fiction 5-star Book Award for excellent reads, Readers' Favorite 5-star review, IHIBRP Recommend Read 5-star Award, and Our Author Gang's Best Children's Cover Award

Daniel Green is a typical ten-year-old boy with just one difference – when he goes to sleep at night, he travels to Dreamland, a magical place where he can create amazing adventures using only his imagination.
But he is not alone. An evil being follows him into his enchanted world and joins forces with Stregona, the powerful witch who reigns over the Dark Forest. Together they are determined to destroy Dreamland.
Who is this dark entity, and what does he want with Danny?

A magical story for children age 9-12.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Jonathan's Locket
Lorraine Carey
Synopsis: Orphaned Jonathan Palmer is a fifteen year old stowaway aboard the doomed ship The Convert which was part of the fleet that crashed into the reef on Grand Cayman in 1794. This famous shipwreck was known as the Wreck of the Ten Sails. Jonathan was not lucky enough to survive the wreck along with eight other seamen. Problem was, no one ever knew he was even on board.

Two centuries later strange sightings have been reported of ghost ships, screams and eerie lights off the east end of Grand Cayman. Brandon Wallace, a troubled teen seems to acquire a strange affliction and begins to have bizarre encounters from the sea where he befriends a mystical sea turtle who holds the secrets to the mysterious sightings as he plunges into the world of the paranormal . Here he is compelled to embark on a dangerous journey, risking his life to uncover the dark secret of Jonathan’s death. This task proves to be even more dangerous when one of Brandon’s closest friends has other plans for him. This book won a Silver Award from Reader’s Favorite for Young Adult Mystery and is a finalist for the Wind Dancer Film Contest.
Publication Date:
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Grow Up Messy!
Sonia Rao, Paromita Goswami
Synopsis: Childhood is considered to be the best time of one’s life. What if you get a chance to live it once more with a five-year-old?
Misry, a naughty five-year-old girl, lives with her parents in a B.S.F border outpost near Indo-Bangladesh border. But with no schools and friends she feels very lonely. She tries to befriend some local village kids. But they find her incompetent in their rural antics. They nickname her Messy as most of the time she messes up their plan. Can Misry really be a part of the gang?
Set in the early eighties, join Misry in the adventures of her life.
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Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Hockey Wars
Ben Jackson, Sam Lawrence
Synopsis: When hockey and friendship collide!

An old friendship is pushed to its limits as Millie and Cameron face off against each other in a grudge match to finally see who’s got the best hockey team in Dakota.

Millie and Cameron grew up as close as any two friends could be, playing together on the same hockey team and hanging out together after school.  However, when the hockey team was split between boys and girls, their friendship began to change, and not for the better.

Now, Millie and Cameron are rivals, playing against each other to finally settle who has the best hockey team, boys or girls?
Publication Date:
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction

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