Set in Japan, Dolls of Hope is an inspiring story about eleven-year-old Chiyo Tamura. After sneaking into her sister’s omiai, Chiyo is sent to a school for girls in Tsuchiura. As she tries to make friends and fit in, Chiyo learns of an upcoming singing competition in which the winners will travel to Tokyo and sing a song of welcome to the Friendship Dolls from America. Chiyo finds herself in Tokyo singing to the Friendship Dolls, but in a surprising turn of events, becomes one of the most popular girls in Japan.
After Isaac is about a young boy named Aaron Saturn, who lost his brother to a sudden and tragic heart attack. Aaron lives day by day, struggling to move on. Even with the support of the people around him, Aaron struggles in his life. Aaron learns that nothing can replace his brother Isaac, and many conflicts occur as his parents are trying to move on. To rebound from the constant thought of losing his baby brother, Aaron turns to rebellion and poor decision making. Soon after, Aaron meets Kim, a sweet girl from New York's Upper East Side.
In Tokyo, Japan in 2000, Fumiko Ishioka recieves a beaten up suitcase with the words Hana Brady, orphan and a date. Fumiko is the director of the Tokyo Holocaust Education Center, and she is determined to find out who Hana Bradyl was and what her story holds. She not only wants to find out for herself but she wants to help explain to a group she leads called "Small Wings." This is a group of teenagers that volunteer at The Holocaust Education Resource Center teaching other children about the Holocaust, in an effort to prevent anything like it from happening again.
The Prince has just saved Cinderella from her evil stepmother. In the weeks following this traumatic experience, the Prince feels that Cinderella would benefit from studying with the Fairy Godmothers of the Four Directions. On this journey, Cinderella must face her past, present, and future to gain confidence, courage, patience, and the attributes of a princess. What are these challenges? Read to find out.
Crash Into You is a story about two teens, Rachel and Isaiah. When issues in life arise, the two of them find out how much they truly mean to each other and how much they love each other. Through thick and thin, the couple stays strong and sticks together. As there love grows stronger and stronger every day, they realize they are inseparable. Until something happens that could change their relationship forever…
Liberty Frye and the Witches of Hessen is a book about a young girl named Liberty Frye, or Libby as she likes to be called. Libby and her family seem strange to everyone in their small town. They seclude themselves from society and don’t often meet with anyone, except when Mrs. Frye brings cakes and things to people who are sick. Also, the Fryes are overly protective of Libby, who hates that her parents won’t let her communicate with anyone beyond her classmates.
The Acolytes of Crane is about a boy named Theodore Crane. Theo is coping with the trauma of growing up with an abusive father. He is a typical boy, alternating between pulling immature pranks and acting mature for his age.
When 17-year-old Zach Ryan gets picked as the new drummer in a popular local band, he quickly learns about the challenges that come with life on the road during their summer tour. Playing in small venues, the band Bad Habit deals with a bar brawl and a manager who won't pay them.
This book has a mysterious twinge in possibility and promise. The Deadly Wizard Games is about when four wizards who are Indie, Justica, Demus, and Reggie come down on an unsuspecting Earth. Their claim was that they were going to help all of the Earth’s problems.. In the beginning, they meet with resistance to their rule, but soon the people began to see how the Wizards helped them with devices such as M- Coins, or Mortal Coins, new job creations, and… magic.
Shahriar Bourbour’s book Arash the Archer is about a young boy with high hopes and dreams. He is the son of an exalted alchemist and former soldier in the army of King Manucher. Arash is finally ready to see the family treasure. Arash will also meet friendly spirits and battle evil demons and make new friends to restore peace and prosperity to his people.
