Synopsis: The annual Great Quest is about to be announced in Quendel, a task that will determine the future of Marcus and the other boys from the village who are coming of age. The wizard Zyll commands them to find the Rock of Ivanore, but he doesn’t tell them what the Rock is exactly or where it can be found. Marcus must reach deep within himself to develop new powers of magic and find the strength to survive the wild lands and fierce enemies he encounters as he searches for the illusive Rock. If he succeeds, he will live a life of honor; if he fails, he will live a life of menial labor in shame. With more twists and turns than a labyrinth, and a story in which nothing is at it seems, this tale of deception and discovery keeps readers in suspense until the end.


Middle readers will find that The Rock of Ivanore fits nicely among the traditional fantasies they so enjoy. They will also appreciate its fresh and inventive take on the genre.

Synopsis:                          Winner of the 2012 Parent's Choice Award,
           recipient of the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval

"Starts off with a bang, containing no shortage of adventure, suspense, and imagination."-- VOYA Reviews (Teen Adventure)
The entire gaming community, including top competitor Claire Hamilton,is in awe of fourteen-year-old Reggie King who can take just minutes todestroy the demonic game boss, ECHO-6, in the bestselling video game,ECHO'S Revenge. Reggie can't wait to test himself against the game's new and improved monster: ECHO-7. To Reggie, ECHO'S Revenge is more thanjust a game; it's his way to escape the harsh reality at home.

But there's a glitch in the new release of ECHO-7. The gamedevelopers release a live version of the monster into the real world and now a 35-foot tall extreme predator clad in impenetrable armor with the power to shape-shift and turn invisible is hunting down every elitegamer who ever defeated it in previous versions. One by one, elite ECHOgamers are disappearing. And now, ECHO-7 is after Reggie.

Reggie fears that the monster will also go after his younger brother Jeremy who's been steadily racking up plenty of monster-kill pointshimself. Determined to keep him safe, Reggie hatches a plot to destroythe monster and save fellow gamers. But can he figure out how to use his gaming instincts in the real world? And, can Claire help Reggieunderstand who he really is, so he can reach the next level?

Echo's Revenge delivers non-stop, adrenaline-pumping action with ahero who is learning that it takes action to bridge the gap betweenfantasy and the real world--and that family loyalty is sometimes thetrickiest game of all.

Rave Reviews For The Teen Adventure Book Of The Year!

This young adult science fiction and fantasy thriller got rave reviews fromcritics, parents and male teen readers alike. The author, Hart Getzen,is a father of avid gamers as well as a writer and producer in the motion picture, simulation, and game industries. 

National Geographic Kids (Young Adult Action Adventure)
"I would definitely recommend this book to someone in middle school or older."

The Midwest Book Review (Video Game Fiction)
"'Echo's Revenge' is a blend of familial and near-future science fiction that should resonate well with many young readers."

Portland Book Review (Teen Books)
"Imagine an online villain has come to life with a personal vendetta against you."

Monsters and Critics (Young Adult Science Fiction And Fantasy)
"A terrifying tale that will appeal to male gamers."

American Chronicle (YA Adventure)
"[Their epic adventure] brings them closer together as brothers and closer toan adult world in which they will have the confidence to survive."

San Francisco Children's Fiction Examiner (Young Adult Action Adventure)
"We recommend 'Echo's Revenge' to any reader who enjoys gaming, fantasy and a suspenseful story."

Book Trends (Teen Books For Boys)
"This action packed thriller is jam-packed with adventure and will keep you at the edge of your seat."

The National Parenting Center (America's Leading Parent Advocacy Organization)
"In this new kind of hybrid book that is woven together with a vibrantwebsite. Readers are taken on a wild ride that is aimed specifically atboys who have grown up in this video game generation. The story isdriven by chaos which is why it resonated with testers. It is anexciting, tense thrill ride from start to finish."

Feathered Quill (Action Adventure)
"Take pieces of The Maze Runner, add them to the fantastic movie from the 1980's - War Games - and mix in a little HALO for the fun of it, and you have this extremely interesting novel."

The Book Review (Video Games)
"Echo's Revenge: The Ultimate Game is an extremely well written and exciting book about the world of video games and gamers."Breitbart Reviews"Compelling reading for the tween male gamer demographic...about a young boy who finds adventure, courage and teamwork away from the computer screen." 

Synopsis: A young girl named Dot romanticizes her unique state of despair. Through a series of humorous, melodramatic events, Dot sets on a quest to finally and officially be declared "clinically depressed." If you are looking for flowers and sunshine, you've come to the wrong place. If you are squeamish, frail, or susceptible to uncontrollable cheeriness, put this book down right now and walk away! This book is about doom and gloom and perpetual despair. It is about the dismal thoughts of a hopelessly depressed young girl and her quest to finally be declared "clinical." Monsters and demons and an endless abyss are what await you here. If, however, you accept the fact that the world is forlorn and desolate, you may have just found yourself a soul mate. Approach with caution. Be sure to have lots of chocolate chip ice cream on hand, as well as 14 boxes of tissues and the name of a good psychiatrist. Whatever you do, absolutely do NOT read this book unless you are clinically depressed. You were warned.

Synopsis: The distance we go for Love! All Martin ever wanted was a mother who loved him. At just five-years-old she walked out, leaving Martin to be raised by his grandma and grandad. Life became a constant battle for him, enduring countless traumatic events with his mother, and Linford, the school bully. Martin wished for an escape, and that day came when he met Gerald. Together they endured years of mental and physical bullying. Masking their fears with fun, they created a distraction from all the hurt and upset, by mustering up mischievous adventures packed with adrenalin pumped fun and laughter. However, their fun takes a turn for the worst, and they're both put face to face with a much greater fear than school bullying, a fear that two thirteen year old boys should never have to experience.

Synopsis: I'm Adrienne Haus, survivor of a mother-daughter book club. Most of us didn't want to join. My mother signed me up because I was stuck at home all summer, with my knee in a brace. CeeCee's parents forced her to join after cancelling her Paris trip because she bashed up their car. The members of "The Unbearable Book Club," CeeCee, Jill, Wallis, and I, were all going into eleventh grade A.P. English. But we weren't friends. We were literary prisoners, sweating, reading classics, and hanging out at the pool. If you want to find out how membership in a book club can end up with a person being dead, you can probably look us up under mother-daughter literary catastrophe. Or open this book and read my essay, which I'll turn in when I go back to school.

Synopsis: What does it mean to do wrong, when no one punishes you? A smart and unflinching look at friendship, the nature of entitlement, and growing up in the heartland.

Paige Sheridan has the perfect life. She's pretty, rich, and popular, and her spot on the homecoming court is practically guaranteed. But when a night of partying ends in an it-could-have-been-so-much worse crash, everything changes. Her best friends start ignoring her, her boyfriend grows cold and distant, and her once-adoring younger sister now views her with contempt. The only bright spot is her creative writing class, led by a charismatic new teacher who encourages students to be true to themselves. But who is Paige, if not the homecoming princess everyone expects her to be? In this arresting and witty debut, a girl who was once high-school royalty must face a truth that money and status can't fix, and choose between living the privileged life of a princess, or owning up to her mistakes and giving up everything she once held dear.

Synopsis: Teen Guide answers the important and confusing questions young people have about their bodies and their hearts. It’s an advice book from two authors who care about young people and want to help them work through the tough issues that will be on their minds as they move through an emotionally complex time of their lives. Every question is answered in a conversational way, as if the author were sitting next to you speaking from the heart. Co-authored by Matt Posner and Jess C Scott.