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Synopsis: When her mother dies unexpectedly, fifteen-year-old Sierra Rouge travels to South Africa, a country she's never been to, to live with her celebrity chef father, a man she barely knows.
During a boat tour, she learns from local activists that dead sharks are washing up on the shore without their fins.
Sierra decides to take matters into her own hands to find the people responsible. In her efforts to bring down the shark finning operation, the past sneaks up on her and she discovers that there may be more to her mother's death--and life--than she realized.
A fast-paced adventure novel rooted in a real-life environmental challenge, The Drowning Shark is the story of one girl's quest to discover answers, find a new sense of normal, and do good in the world.
∆ ∆ ∆Here's What Amazon Readers Are Saying About The Drowning Shark"An international young adult adventure with a social conscience.""Well-paced Jane-Bondesque environmental spy thriller featuring a young teen girl.""The Drowning Shark is so full of vivid action packed events, all I can say is buckle up and hold on tight for the ride.""This book is a page turner... like one might expect from a young teenage Jane Bond - exotic locations and international villains included.""Sophisticated young adult fiction with a steady pace.""Well written and difficult to put down, there was intrigue and humor incorporated into a plot that educates the reader of pressing and compelling social and environmental issues today."Who the book is for:"A great book to give kids ages 9-14, as an engaging read with an important message.""While targeted to young adults (middle school), the reading level and plot of this book will also appeal to upper elementary students.""Highly recommended for tweens who like spy-novels and aren't squeamish.""The vivid descriptions of the various venues in South Africa, the well-defined characters, and the intelligent writing style, make this an enjoyable read for teenagers and adults alike.""If you love Alex Rider, the Young James Bond or the Cherub series then this book is for you. In fact the refreshing international setting, plucky lead character and tackling of environmental issues made it better than those in my opinion."Sierra Rouge is:"a great, fearless sleuth with a heart for doing what is right, even if it means taking risks.""a very positive, female role model for boys and girls alike.""Nancy Drew for Current Times""spunky, independent, smart, witty, and strong. She sets a good example to others on how they too can make a difference in their own community.""If you are looking for a strong female protagonist, well-traveled and culturally savvy, Sierra is your girl!"The Drowning Shark Addresses Social and Environmental Challenges"What I enjoyed most about this book was the underlying problem of shark finning and the many different reactions to it. There were a vast amount of characters in the story that reacted differently to this problem.""If you're a teacher, this would be a great book to read as a class or book club-especially during Shark Week! It's sure to spark some great conversations between adults and young readers on how we all can help make this planet better.""The storyline forces the reader to think about how we act upon social challenges that are presented to us. Do we dive in and force change or do we sit back and wait for the challenge to work itself out?""Teen reader(s), and in some cases even pre-teens, will readily identify with the desire to stand for something larger than Self -- in this book, a remarkable read about the plight of sharks."
During a boat tour, she learns from local activists that dead sharks are washing up on the shore without their fins.
Sierra decides to take matters into her own hands to find the people responsible. In her efforts to bring down the shark finning operation, the past sneaks up on her and she discovers that there may be more to her mother's death--and life--than she realized.
A fast-paced adventure novel rooted in a real-life environmental challenge, The Drowning Shark is the story of one girl's quest to discover answers, find a new sense of normal, and do good in the world.
∆ ∆ ∆Here's What Amazon Readers Are Saying About The Drowning Shark"An international young adult adventure with a social conscience.""Well-paced Jane-Bondesque environmental spy thriller featuring a young teen girl.""The Drowning Shark is so full of vivid action packed events, all I can say is buckle up and hold on tight for the ride.""This book is a page turner... like one might expect from a young teenage Jane Bond - exotic locations and international villains included.""Sophisticated young adult fiction with a steady pace.""Well written and difficult to put down, there was intrigue and humor incorporated into a plot that educates the reader of pressing and compelling social and environmental issues today."Who the book is for:"A great book to give kids ages 9-14, as an engaging read with an important message.""While targeted to young adults (middle school), the reading level and plot of this book will also appeal to upper elementary students.""Highly recommended for tweens who like spy-novels and aren't squeamish.""The vivid descriptions of the various venues in South Africa, the well-defined characters, and the intelligent writing style, make this an enjoyable read for teenagers and adults alike.""If you love Alex Rider, the Young James Bond or the Cherub series then this book is for you. In fact the refreshing international setting, plucky lead character and tackling of environmental issues made it better than those in my opinion."Sierra Rouge is:"a great, fearless sleuth with a heart for doing what is right, even if it means taking risks.""a very positive, female role model for boys and girls alike.""Nancy Drew for Current Times""spunky, independent, smart, witty, and strong. She sets a good example to others on how they too can make a difference in their own community.""If you are looking for a strong female protagonist, well-traveled and culturally savvy, Sierra is your girl!"The Drowning Shark Addresses Social and Environmental Challenges"What I enjoyed most about this book was the underlying problem of shark finning and the many different reactions to it. There were a vast amount of characters in the story that reacted differently to this problem.""If you're a teacher, this would be a great book to read as a class or book club-especially during Shark Week! It's sure to spark some great conversations between adults and young readers on how we all can help make this planet better.""The storyline forces the reader to think about how we act upon social challenges that are presented to us. Do we dive in and force change or do we sit back and wait for the challenge to work itself out?""Teen reader(s), and in some cases even pre-teens, will readily identify with the desire to stand for something larger than Self -- in this book, a remarkable read about the plight of sharks."
Publication Date: 01/10/16
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Adventure
Synopsis: This award-winning true Holocaust story, newly updated, connects generations through one woman’s quest to find the truth behind a mysterious suitcase.
In March 2000, Fumiko Ishioka, the curator of a small Holocaust education center in Tokyo, received an empty suitcase from the museum at Auschwitz. On the outside, in white paint, were the words “Hana Brady, May 16, 1931, Orphan.”
Fumiko and the children at the center were determined to find out who Hana was and what happened to her all those years ago, leading them to a startling and emotional discovery.
The dual narrative intertwines Fumiko’s international journey to find the truth about Hana Brady’s fate with Hana’s own compelling story of her life in a quiet Czech town, which is shattered by the arrival of the Nazis, tearing apart the family she loves. This suspense-filled work of investigative nonfiction draws in young readers and makes them active participants in the search for Hana’s identity.
Praise for Hana’s Suitcase
• “Hana wanted to become a teacher, and surely through this little book her dream is being realized.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu, from his new foreword to Hana’s Suitcase
• “The account . . . is part history, part suspenseful mystery . . . with an incredible climactic revelation.” —Booklist
In March 2000, Fumiko Ishioka, the curator of a small Holocaust education center in Tokyo, received an empty suitcase from the museum at Auschwitz. On the outside, in white paint, were the words “Hana Brady, May 16, 1931, Orphan.”
Fumiko and the children at the center were determined to find out who Hana was and what happened to her all those years ago, leading them to a startling and emotional discovery.
The dual narrative intertwines Fumiko’s international journey to find the truth about Hana Brady’s fate with Hana’s own compelling story of her life in a quiet Czech town, which is shattered by the arrival of the Nazis, tearing apart the family she loves. This suspense-filled work of investigative nonfiction draws in young readers and makes them active participants in the search for Hana’s identity.
Praise for Hana’s Suitcase
• “Hana wanted to become a teacher, and surely through this little book her dream is being realized.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu, from his new foreword to Hana’s Suitcase
• “The account . . . is part history, part suspenseful mystery . . . with an incredible climactic revelation.” —Booklist
Publication Date: 01/05/16
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Mystery
Synopsis:
Growing up with a Creole best friend, sixteen-year-old Claire O’Farrell held little regard for the Jim Crow laws and the consequences of befriending those of a different color. But once she leaves the haven of her home on Dauphin Island, the reality of racial intolerance can no longer be ignored. Though she’s underage, Claire makes the bold decision to serve alongside Loretta, her best friend, in the “colored camp” hospital tents during the Spanish-American War, but her idealistic attitude and choice of working location immediately puts her in danger. Claire gives her heart to a soldier in the camp, only to find herself caught in the racial violence besieging the area. When the intolerant attitudes and stigma follow her home, she clings to her faith to navigate through her social isolation and find the path she was meant to travel.
Publication Date: 01/05/16
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Historical Fiction
Synopsis: When a dangerous situation forces 18-year-old Maria to leave her Boston home, she’s swept away to Scotland as part of the Witness Protection Program. In a strange land, with a new name, Maria hides out as an au pair to the Carlisle family at the mysterious Harley Estate. Already known as an “over-feeler”—and paranoid for good reason—Maria is spooked by the mysterious behavior of the Harley residents: from the oddly eccentric kids in her care, to the miserly nurse with the sheet-white skin, to the attractive yet broody eldest son, Jonathan. As the days pass, the vanishing portraits, cloaked figures, and mysterious humming in the dead of night could perhaps be explained away, but it’s the discovery of the Harley’s macabre and deadly family history that confirms Maria's growing fears and suspicions are more than just over-sensitive nerves; that she may have fallen into something even more horrifying and threatening than what she left behind—something perhaps not even of this world. Written with lush Scottish imagery, chilling suspense, and an addicting intensity, Griffith brings a vibrant, young contemporary edge to the classic gothic mystery. And make no mistake, skin will crawl.
Publication Date: 01/04/16
Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Paranormal
Synopsis: I guess everyone wants something in life. It was easy figuring out what each of my BFFs wanted the beginning of our Junior Year at Coral Cove High. For brainy Sudsy it was to get skinny; for upwardly mobile Tamara to get more stuff, and problem child Maria to be treated like she was older than ten. Who knew that bigger problems lurked in the swampy bayous of Coral Cove, like redheaded Paris Breck, threatening to take me down like a clump of stinky seaweed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Publication Date: 01/04/16
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Synopsis: The second book of the Tommy Black series. Dedicated to reshaping his family's legacy, Tommy Black has spent two years mastering the powerful Staff of Light and freeing the magical creatures in England. While he was focusing on his personal mission, however, Germany had invaded Europe, igniting the flames of world war. Desiring to help, Tommy volunteers to free the magical creatures in Germany to disrupt the Nazi war machine. Joined by his friend, the powerful magician Naomi, and two others, the group soon discover an extraordinary secret that changes everything--Tommy may not be the only Archmage in the world.
Publication Date: 01/03/16
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Synopsis: Halito means hello in Choctaw but Gianna was not to find that out for a long time. This feisty young girl has been searching for her family in what seems like forever. In this story she finds out more about her family than she ever envisioned and can't wait to share what she has found out! Come along for the journey!
Publication Date: 12/27/15
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis:
Prissy Little Chloe: Time of the Year - Puppy Action-Adventure Cartoon Novel
FREE Audiobook Inside!
Welcome to a very different kind of dog book.
For starters, this is not some made-up "say 'd' for 'dog'" book written for preschoolers. My dog seriously has it in for me!
At first she's all nipping and playing cute little chasing games with her puppy toy collection - then an hour later, when I try to teach her new tricks with little treats on the puppy's first Christmas, I realize there's no internet search for "naughty Yorkie puppy" that could do justice to raising, training, dealing with and trying to control this troublesome terrier!
Prissy Little Chloe: Time of the Year is a Bestselling, funny cartoon novel about my blonde Yorkie Chloe and all the trouble she gets herself into! This book in the series centers on how I ended up with a rambunctious little troublemaker for Christmas, after four years of begging for a puppy for my birthday and a puppy for Christmas - obsessing over "puppy images", "puppy photos", "puppies for sale" and "puppy breeds" like Malteses, Chihuahuas and Yorkies (see what I mean? Puppy everything!) - and after the puppy's first night home, her evolution from nice to naughty over the course of a few days!
What am I supposed to DO? If I had named my journal Chloe's Crazy Antics, its blurb would be:
"Chloe is a mischievous little puppy, as troublesome as she is precious. Come and see what she's been up to in these anecdotal and oddball days of trying to handle this little golden Yorkie pup!"
Yeah, right. I made that word bold for a reason.
That story actually sounds cute.
"Prissy Little Chloe is a humorous, helpful read for any youngsters who want a puppy of their own. It introduces children to the responsibilities of caring for a dog as well as the purely fun parts of dog ownership. Kids will enjoy the author's cartoon-like drawings of Chloe and the author's family, and the book even includes a chapter titled "How to Draw Chloe & Blue Bear in 5 Steps" for kids to try out their own drawing skills."
- Jim Chambers #3 Amazon Hall of Fame Top Reviewer
Be on the lookout for Prissy Little Chloe: Terrier Trouble! Chloe always wants to be the center of attention; she makes up her own rules everyday - and gets herself into problems running through the neighborhood - setting me on a (literal!) wild goose chase, every single day, without fail. She slips through the gate in the yard or runs through the door when she gets the chance and then runs across the street into peoples' backyard, homes ... or into their car.
Featuring:FREE Audiobook included - told straight by the author - to listen to this funny story on-the-go or for young readers to laugh along with the book! $10 value!
New words to teach developing readers! - $40 value!
Fantastic coloring book (especially in print!) $20 value!
100 original cartoon illustrations! $55 value!
BONUS how-to-draw Chloe in five steps to easily take up your cartooning!
$25 value!Bonus Value = $150.00!
I'm going to take all the risk here and offer this cute, little ebook with a big message, for a small fraction of that - as a special thank-you for being here!
Get ALL this for a limited time, today for $2.99!
From hilarious, to adorable - this cartoon novel is perfect to read together as a read-aloud or a first novel for junior readers to open all on their own!
In a clever way, this cartoon novel teaches kids (and their parents!) to set out after what they want and become determined to never give up on what you dream about; for if you want something badly enough, no matter the scope and do everything you can to make it happen, it will.
This book will keep children fixated on reading, all while focusing on adopting a driven, successful mindset in an amusing and engaging way!
Prissy Little Chloe: Time of the Year - Puppy Action-Adventure Cartoon Novel
FREE Audiobook Inside!
Welcome to a very different kind of dog book.
For starters, this is not some made-up "say 'd' for 'dog'" book written for preschoolers. My dog seriously has it in for me!
At first she's all nipping and playing cute little chasing games with her puppy toy collection - then an hour later, when I try to teach her new tricks with little treats on the puppy's first Christmas, I realize there's no internet search for "naughty Yorkie puppy" that could do justice to raising, training, dealing with and trying to control this troublesome terrier!
Prissy Little Chloe: Time of the Year is a Bestselling, funny cartoon novel about my blonde Yorkie Chloe and all the trouble she gets herself into! This book in the series centers on how I ended up with a rambunctious little troublemaker for Christmas, after four years of begging for a puppy for my birthday and a puppy for Christmas - obsessing over "puppy images", "puppy photos", "puppies for sale" and "puppy breeds" like Malteses, Chihuahuas and Yorkies (see what I mean? Puppy everything!) - and after the puppy's first night home, her evolution from nice to naughty over the course of a few days!
What am I supposed to DO? If I had named my journal Chloe's Crazy Antics, its blurb would be:
"Chloe is a mischievous little puppy, as troublesome as she is precious. Come and see what she's been up to in these anecdotal and oddball days of trying to handle this little golden Yorkie pup!"
Yeah, right. I made that word bold for a reason.
That story actually sounds cute.
"Prissy Little Chloe is a humorous, helpful read for any youngsters who want a puppy of their own. It introduces children to the responsibilities of caring for a dog as well as the purely fun parts of dog ownership. Kids will enjoy the author's cartoon-like drawings of Chloe and the author's family, and the book even includes a chapter titled "How to Draw Chloe & Blue Bear in 5 Steps" for kids to try out their own drawing skills."
- Jim Chambers #3 Amazon Hall of Fame Top Reviewer
Be on the lookout for Prissy Little Chloe: Terrier Trouble! Chloe always wants to be the center of attention; she makes up her own rules everyday - and gets herself into problems running through the neighborhood - setting me on a (literal!) wild goose chase, every single day, without fail. She slips through the gate in the yard or runs through the door when she gets the chance and then runs across the street into peoples' backyard, homes ... or into their car.
Featuring:FREE Audiobook included - told straight by the author - to listen to this funny story on-the-go or for young readers to laugh along with the book! $10 value!
New words to teach developing readers! - $40 value!
Fantastic coloring book (especially in print!) $20 value!
100 original cartoon illustrations! $55 value!
BONUS how-to-draw Chloe in five steps to easily take up your cartooning!
$25 value!Bonus Value = $150.00!
I'm going to take all the risk here and offer this cute, little ebook with a big message, for a small fraction of that - as a special thank-you for being here!
Get ALL this for a limited time, today for $2.99!
From hilarious, to adorable - this cartoon novel is perfect to read together as a read-aloud or a first novel for junior readers to open all on their own!
In a clever way, this cartoon novel teaches kids (and their parents!) to set out after what they want and become determined to never give up on what you dream about; for if you want something badly enough, no matter the scope and do everything you can to make it happen, it will.
This book will keep children fixated on reading, all while focusing on adopting a driven, successful mindset in an amusing and engaging way!
Publication Date: 12/26/15
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Series
Synopsis: After a vicious fight with her boyfriend followed by a night of heavy partying, college freshman Amanda Greene wakes up in her dorm room to find things are not the same as they were yesterday. She can't quite put her finger on it. She's sharing her room with a peculiar stranger. Amanda discovers she's registered for classes she would never choose with people that are oddly familiar. An ominous shadow is stalking her. Uncomfortable memories are bubbling dangerously close to her fracturing world, propelling her to an inevitable collision between fantasy and reality. Is this the mother of all hangovers or is something bigger happening?
Publication Date: 12/17/15
Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis: A Plea for Europe to form a United States of EuropeEurope: Chained by History is a groundbreaking book that uses history to make a compelling case for Europe to form a United States of Europe--or risk seeing the European Union come apart individually.Using the history of Vienna from its inception to 1938, readers are invited to observe Western Europe from within this ancient city.Where did historic rivalries among European nations begin?How did the Enlightenment affect Europe and the United States?What persistent darkness allowed Hitler to lead the word in to a second devastating world war?What will it take for today's European Union to survive?Author Larry J. Hilton explores these questions, and more, by using fascinating details about what it was really like to live in Vienna from the the first century through the days of hyper-inflation after World War 1.Thought provoking and well researched, Europe: Chained by History radiates hope even as it details the formidable & political obstacles to European unity. In the end, a banking or ISIS crisis will force the issue.
Publication Date: 12/17/15
Age Level: Adult
Genre: Nonfiction
Synopsis: Jeremiah Irons, known as Judas among the Disciple Gang, has always ridden the outlaw trail with only a good horse and the inscribed pistols Heaven and Hell at his side. It isn t until he happens upon Lucif R. Shadows and his eleven that he is convinced of the error of his ways. With Jeremiah s addition to the gang, the twelve go to thirteen and the legend of the Disciple Gang begins. Sean Chandler brings the Disciple Gang to vivid life as they bring the worst kind of villainy to fruition, and a new kind of religious zeal upon the frontier. Each man in the gang assumes the name of a Disciple after the crazed Lucif Shadows begins to believe in the stories written about him, and soon after Jeremiah Irons discovers it might have been best to remain on his own. Accused of stealing money from them, the Disciple Gang turns on him in the streets of Tombstone, Arizona Territory. Fighting his way out of the trap laid for him, Jeremiah s travels land him in the town of Wewoka, Indian Territory where he unwittingly finds safety in the guise of a preacher. It is in Wewoka that Jeremiah begins to learn who he really is, and through the friendship of the townspeople, and especially the beautiful Hope West, a purpose for his life. Jeremiah s good fortune only serves to make it that much harder when the Disciple Gang learn of his continued existence. When the Disciple Gang arrives in Wewoka to exact revenge upon him, can Jeremiah forsake his outlaw ways or will he have to pick up the guns that made him a legend?
Publication Date: 12/11/15
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Synopsis: One day, Lark and her friend Shelley, visit their neighbour, Ms Trowper, to fetch their ball from her garden. Ms Trowper is not her usual cheery self. She has a pool of water in her attic. She is convinced it is a magical hole. She wants Lark and Shelley to see what’s in it. The girls decide Ms Trowper is bonkers and make a hasty retreat.
Later that night, Lark’s mum insists she saw Lark’s brother, Fin, and his ‘sensible’ friend, Mat, disappear through a hole in the garden. It makes no sense. Fin and Mat are on a camping trip and are not due home for days.
Troubled by this strange turn of events, the two friends return to Ms Trowper’s house. They revisit the hole in Ms Trowper’s attic and get sucked through the pool of water into another dimension: Craggthorn, where they are given a very important assignment. If they fail, a powerful spell will bind them to Craggthorn forever.
Later that night, Lark’s mum insists she saw Lark’s brother, Fin, and his ‘sensible’ friend, Mat, disappear through a hole in the garden. It makes no sense. Fin and Mat are on a camping trip and are not due home for days.
Troubled by this strange turn of events, the two friends return to Ms Trowper’s house. They revisit the hole in Ms Trowper’s attic and get sucked through the pool of water into another dimension: Craggthorn, where they are given a very important assignment. If they fail, a powerful spell will bind them to Craggthorn forever.
Publication Date: 12/05/15
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Mystery
Synopsis: Private Eye Hannibal Jones takes on the most important client of his life: Cindy Santiago, the woman he loves. Cindy has been betrayed by a close friend and taken in a scam that has left her almost penniless. The swindler has not only taken her money, he has stolen her confidence and robbed her of her will to live. Hannibal's only lead is Irene, the woman who got Cindy's friend involved and wants to run away with him. She may hold the key to Cindy's problem . . . until she is gunned down right in front of Hannibal in a drive by shooting. When Irene's body disappears Hannibal is the top suspect in a plot to help her and her boyfriend escape. Now he needs to clear his name and recover Cindy's money. As more murders follow, Hannibal must unravel the complex scheme before he and Cindy become the next victims.
Publication Date: 12/01/15
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Mystery
Synopsis: Easy and Fun Introduction to Spanish for your child.
Fasten your seatbelts! Your child 6-10 is about to take a trip of adventure, fun and learning.Your child-and you-will be speaking Spanish in no time!Easy to use, whether or not you know Spanish.Free downloadable audio version at polyglotkidz.com. Download before using book.Your child's guide is Pete the Pilot. Kids take a pretend flight to Mexico. There, they meet Panchito, Mexico's #1 Jumping Bean, meet his friends, follow his adventure, and learn Spanish effortlessly.Also featuring:fun activities to use SpanishSkitCulture CornerCatchy songDirections for making a traditional Mexican mask
Fasten your seatbelts! Your child 6-10 is about to take a trip of adventure, fun and learning.Your child-and you-will be speaking Spanish in no time!Easy to use, whether or not you know Spanish.Free downloadable audio version at polyglotkidz.com. Download before using book.Your child's guide is Pete the Pilot. Kids take a pretend flight to Mexico. There, they meet Panchito, Mexico's #1 Jumping Bean, meet his friends, follow his adventure, and learn Spanish effortlessly.Also featuring:fun activities to use SpanishSkitCulture CornerCatchy songDirections for making a traditional Mexican mask
Publication Date: 11/30/15
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Step into a supernatural world to encounter werewolves, vampires, grim reapers and banshees, but most of all, to encounter an epic love story between two, what should be, impossible lovers. Taylor Mistry, a veterinary student living in South Coast, is about to embark on the biggest adventure of her life. A shocking discovery about her future as a human not only endangers her own safety, but the safety of everyone she loves and holds dear. It is now up to Taylor and her supernatural friends to uncover the secrets behind her curse and find out if there is anything that can be done to stop it, or whether she is doomed to accept her fate and what that fate means to those close to her. It is only through an unthinkable romance that Taylor learns the sacrifices that can be made, the power that can be held and the strength that can be possessed through the most natural feeling on this earth; love.
Publication Date: 11/26/15
Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Romance
Synopsis: Neil O'Donnell's résumé guide provides recent college and high school graduates with an easy to follow guide for writing a résumé that looks professional and will get graduates noticed by employers and graduate schools. With an entire chapter containing career-specific résumé filler, this is THE guide to get graduates ready for their first job search. With the addition of O'Donnell's free online resources, this guide is the perfect launch pad for students' careers.
Publication Date: 11/26/15
Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Nonfiction