Featured Books!
The Last Werewolf Hunter, by William Woodall - What would you do, if your family wanted you to become a monster? What if they wouldn't take no for an answer? When young Zach Trewick finds himself faced with these questions, the choices he makes will lead him on a journey full of danger, hope, and sometimes crushing loss as he struggles to remain true to what he believes is right. From the hills of Tennessee to the piney woods of east Texas and the high mountains of France, Zach's adventures will carry him to final confrontation with evil in which everything he cares about is at stake. The Last Werewolf Hunter is a sometimes humorous, sometimes heartwarming tale of what it means to be human, and of the power of love to conquer all. This book contains the full text of all three novels in the series.
The Prophet of Rain, by William Woodall -It is written, in the Book of the Prophets, that the Most High knows all the desires of our hearts, and that such things are never passed by without answer. When Jeremy dreams of adventure and greatness, he never imagines what that wish will get him into. As he is pulled from boredom to slavery to greatness, into fighting wicked Kings and monsters, and finally defending his land against the greatest danger it has ever faced, Jeremy discovers that to be called of God is a frightening and dangerous thing, but always worthwhile in the end.
Beneath a Star-Blue Sky, by William Woodall-This collection of seven short stories covers a wide range of topics and characters.
The Fiddle Maker, by Cindy Bell -Eddie is a friendless, gothic teenager who must endure the company of an elderly man for at least one day. His English assignment is to write a story about the old man's childhood and how he had come to be a fiddle maker. To Eddie's way of thinking, nothing could be more boring, and he resents this assignment. Everyone knows that old people eat beans and cornbread, have lots of children, and spend most of their time at the doctor's office. What else is there to know about them? With the promise of a few interesting tales, the fiddle maker changes the boy's mind by taking him backward to a world of omens, mental illness, murder, and ghosts. Eddie eventually learns that it sometimes pays to listen to a few lonely secrets.
Flutter By,by Cindy Bell -Dell is seven years old in the summer of sixty-two. She lives in a place where pine trees whisper secrets and imaginary people come to life. Her mother has little love to give, and her mother's live-in lover is a child's worst kind of problem. Dell has someone to cling to when nine-year-old Lucy flutters by. Their bond becomes strong, and as children will do when there is no one to shelter them, they contemplate what life would be like with their worst problem out of the way. As the battle unfolds and there is nowhere to hide, opportunity presents itself in its most wicked form. Will they shed their armor and run? Or will they seize opportunity by the neck?
Featured Books by Non-Local Writers
Calloway Corners: Mariah, by Sandra Canfield -Small town Louisiana stifled her restless spirit; like the wind, she was destined to be free. Mariah. An enigma to the people of Calloway Corners, who could never comprehend her essence; both wanton and innocent, worldly and naive. Ford, the maverick preacher, was the one person in town who seemed to accept her, who recognized his own torment in her eyes. Somehow, his love taught Mariah the truth she'd roamed the world to discover: the love of one man might just set her free. First in the Calloway Corners series.
Richard Castle's Deadly Storm: A Derrick Storm Mystery, by Brian Bendis -For the first time ever, Castle's hero, Derrick Storm, comes to life in the pages of this all-new graphic novel. This adaptation of Derrick Storm's first novel takes our hero from the gritty world of the private eye all the way to the globe-hopping intrigue of the CIA. Eisner-Award-winning Marvel writer Brian Bendis worked closely with Castle creator Andrew Marlowe to create the one thing millions of Castle fans have been asking for - their first real Derrick Storm adventure, a wall-to-wall, gritty, witty, globe-hopping detective thrill ride for fans of the hit TV show staring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic.
Witch & Wizard, by James Patterson - Whit and Wisty get the shock of their lives when a member of the New Order's inner circle, The One Who Bans Books, contacts them with a clandestine proposal. He wants their help in removing The One Who Is the One from power! He confesses to having grown disgusted with the N.O., and reveals that he's aware of an ancient book of the occult that holds a spell for stripping individuals of all their magic. Unfortunately, the book is in a heavily guarded N.O. bunker that's shielded against magic portals from Shadowland. But more importantly, can the Allgood siblings even trust this man who is willing to commit treason, or is his offer just an elaborate trap? An original comic book adventure!
Kill Alex Cross, by James Patterson -Detective Alex Cross is one of the first on the scene of the biggest case he's ever been part of. The president's son and daughter have been abducted from their school. An impossible crime, but somehow the kidnapper has done it. Alex does everything he can but is shunted to the fringes of the investigation. Someone powerful doesn't want him too close!
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse,by Eric Carle - In this book, a child paints a blue horse. Then, growing confidence, the young artist joyfully paints a series of other animals in bold, unrealistic colors and forms. Young readers will readily empathize with the happiness the young artist expresses when the paintings are finished. Here is a book to give all children confidence in their own creativity!
The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster - For Milo, everything's a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he's got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it's exciting beyond his wildest dreams! A classic of children's literature.
The Last Werewolf Hunter, by William Woodall - What would you do, if your family wanted you to become a monster? What if they wouldn't take no for an answer? When young Zach Trewick finds himself faced with these questions, the choices he makes will lead him on a journey full of danger, hope, and sometimes crushing loss as he struggles to remain true to what he believes is right. From the hills of Tennessee to the piney woods of east Texas and the high mountains of France, Zach's adventures will carry him to final confrontation with evil in which everything he cares about is at stake. The Last Werewolf Hunter is a sometimes humorous, sometimes heartwarming tale of what it means to be human, and of the power of love to conquer all. This book contains the full text of all three novels in the series.
The Prophet of Rain, by William Woodall -It is written, in the Book of the Prophets, that the Most High knows all the desires of our hearts, and that such things are never passed by without answer. When Jeremy dreams of adventure and greatness, he never imagines what that wish will get him into. As he is pulled from boredom to slavery to greatness, into fighting wicked Kings and monsters, and finally defending his land against the greatest danger it has ever faced, Jeremy discovers that to be called of God is a frightening and dangerous thing, but always worthwhile in the end.
Beneath a Star-Blue Sky, by William Woodall-This collection of seven short stories covers a wide range of topics and characters.
The Fiddle Maker, by Cindy Bell -Eddie is a friendless, gothic teenager who must endure the company of an elderly man for at least one day. His English assignment is to write a story about the old man's childhood and how he had come to be a fiddle maker. To Eddie's way of thinking, nothing could be more boring, and he resents this assignment. Everyone knows that old people eat beans and cornbread, have lots of children, and spend most of their time at the doctor's office. What else is there to know about them? With the promise of a few interesting tales, the fiddle maker changes the boy's mind by taking him backward to a world of omens, mental illness, murder, and ghosts. Eddie eventually learns that it sometimes pays to listen to a few lonely secrets.
Flutter By,by Cindy Bell -Dell is seven years old in the summer of sixty-two. She lives in a place where pine trees whisper secrets and imaginary people come to life. Her mother has little love to give, and her mother's live-in lover is a child's worst kind of problem. Dell has someone to cling to when nine-year-old Lucy flutters by. Their bond becomes strong, and as children will do when there is no one to shelter them, they contemplate what life would be like with their worst problem out of the way. As the battle unfolds and there is nowhere to hide, opportunity presents itself in its most wicked form. Will they shed their armor and run? Or will they seize opportunity by the neck?
Featured Books by Non-Local Writers
Calloway Corners: Mariah, by Sandra Canfield -Small town Louisiana stifled her restless spirit; like the wind, she was destined to be free. Mariah. An enigma to the people of Calloway Corners, who could never comprehend her essence; both wanton and innocent, worldly and naive. Ford, the maverick preacher, was the one person in town who seemed to accept her, who recognized his own torment in her eyes. Somehow, his love taught Mariah the truth she'd roamed the world to discover: the love of one man might just set her free. First in the Calloway Corners series.
Richard Castle's Deadly Storm: A Derrick Storm Mystery, by Brian Bendis -For the first time ever, Castle's hero, Derrick Storm, comes to life in the pages of this all-new graphic novel. This adaptation of Derrick Storm's first novel takes our hero from the gritty world of the private eye all the way to the globe-hopping intrigue of the CIA. Eisner-Award-winning Marvel writer Brian Bendis worked closely with Castle creator Andrew Marlowe to create the one thing millions of Castle fans have been asking for - their first real Derrick Storm adventure, a wall-to-wall, gritty, witty, globe-hopping detective thrill ride for fans of the hit TV show staring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic.
Witch & Wizard, by James Patterson - Whit and Wisty get the shock of their lives when a member of the New Order's inner circle, The One Who Bans Books, contacts them with a clandestine proposal. He wants their help in removing The One Who Is the One from power! He confesses to having grown disgusted with the N.O., and reveals that he's aware of an ancient book of the occult that holds a spell for stripping individuals of all their magic. Unfortunately, the book is in a heavily guarded N.O. bunker that's shielded against magic portals from Shadowland. But more importantly, can the Allgood siblings even trust this man who is willing to commit treason, or is his offer just an elaborate trap? An original comic book adventure!
Kill Alex Cross, by James Patterson -Detective Alex Cross is one of the first on the scene of the biggest case he's ever been part of. The president's son and daughter have been abducted from their school. An impossible crime, but somehow the kidnapper has done it. Alex does everything he can but is shunted to the fringes of the investigation. Someone powerful doesn't want him too close!
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse,by Eric Carle - In this book, a child paints a blue horse. Then, growing confidence, the young artist joyfully paints a series of other animals in bold, unrealistic colors and forms. Young readers will readily empathize with the happiness the young artist expresses when the paintings are finished. Here is a book to give all children confidence in their own creativity!
The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster - For Milo, everything's a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he's got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it's exciting beyond his wildest dreams! A classic of children's literature.