Thatcher Hill is bored stiff of his summer job dusting the fake mermaids and shrunken heads at his uncle’s seaside Museum of Curiosities. But when a mysterious girl steals an artifact from the museum, Thatcher’s summer becomes an adventure that takes him from the top of the ferris wheel to the depths of the sea. Following the thief, he learns that she is a princess of the lost Atlantis. Her people have been cursed by an evil witch to drift at sea all winter and wash up on shore each summer to an even more terrible fate-working the midway games and food stands on the boardwalk. Can Thatcher help save them before he, too, succumbs to the witch’s curse?
For readers in grades 4 – 7, you can buy this book today for $1.99.
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It’s 1966 and Dewey Turner is determined to start the school year right. No more being the brunt of every joke. No more “Deweyitis.” But after he stains his face with shoe polish trying to mimic the popular Shoeshine Boy at the minstrel show, he begins seventh 
grade on an even lower rung, earning the nickname Sambo and being barred from the “whites only” bathroom.
The only person willing to talk to him, besides his older brother, Wayne, is fellow outsider Darla Turkel, who wears her hair like Shirley Temple and sings and dances like her, too. Through their friendship, Dewey gains awareness of issues bigger than himself and bigger than his small town of Sand Mountain: issues like race and segregation, the reality of the Vietnam War, abuse, sexuality, and even death and grieving.
Written in a riveting, authentic voice, at times light-hearted and humorous and at others devastating and lonely, this deeply affecting story will stay with readers long after the book is closed. Written for grades 7 – 9, this book is selling today for $2.99.
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Harry finds some dusty plastic dinosaurs in Nan’s attic. He cleans them, finds out their names and takes them everywhere – until, one day, the dinosaurs get lost! The lost property man gets a surprise when Harry proves the dinosaurs are his by calling them over to him.
Written for children ages birth – 5, you can pre-order this book today for $2.63. You have to wait until March 23 for delivery.
Anyone who thinks teens have it easy hasn’t been to a high school recently. As the headlines remind us almost daily, America’s teenagers deal with stress in just about every facet of their lives: academics, sports, social situations, family life, money matters, even work. Now Richard Carlson applies the same techniques to teens that have made his other books required reading for anyone coping with life’s everyday challenges.
In simple, straightforward language, Dr. Carlson addresses common teen concerns with chapters such as: “Make Peace with Your Mistakes,” “Be Creative in Your Rebellion,” “Be Okay with Your Bad Hair Day,” “Turn Down the Drama Meter,” and “Notice Your Parents Doing Things Right.” As with his other Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff titles, teens and their parents will find that Richard Carlson’s positive approach helps to minimize the impact stressful situations have on their lives.
For teens in grades 9 and up, this book is available for pre-order today for $3.35. Delivery is February 28.
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All For One, One For All!
When daring young swordsman d’Artagnan travels to Paris seeking honor and fortune in the king’s Guard, he quickly befriends the famed three Musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis.
Loyal servants to the crown, the four friends cross swords with street criminals, face the cardinal’s Guards—who seek to destroy them—in duels to the death, and save the honor of the queen by unraveling treasonous schemes in a race against time. It will take epic courage, chivalry, and skill to thwart the plots against them and achieve victory at last.
Carefully adapted and abridged, this young reader’s edition of Alexandre Dumas’s classic swashbuckling tale of adventure, swordplay, and unbreakable friendship is enriched with brand-new, action-packed illustrations by renowned artist Brett Helquist. Written for grades 4 – 6, you can buy this classic for only 99 cents today.
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Robert Glover is a 13-year-old boy living on a plantation in Maryland on the eve of the Civil War. Robert is white and his best friend William Henry is a free black.
Strange things are happening on the plantation. Robert’s dad sneaks out in the middle of the night and there’s a strange face peeking out of the attic windows. Robert is upset when he discovers William Henry knows more about these late night mysteries than he does and begs his father to let him help.
Then Robert’s mother receives word that her father is dying. They haven’t seen each other since she ran away to marry Robert’s father. She returns to the plantation and takes Robert with her. Seeing slavery from the other side changes Robert’s perspective. With his family divided, he must make up his own mind and discover if he is willing to stand for his beliefs.
The story was very interesting and as the Underground Railroad came to life, I was pulled into it. I read it in just a few days as I was eager to find out what happened. It also really made me think about issues and if I would be willing to stand against people I loved to do the right thing.
William Henry Is a Fine Name is a great book for both young adult and adult readers. The book is selling today for $7.49. Recommnended for grades 8 and up .
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Princess Malva-the Princetta of Galnicia-flees her kingdom and an arranged marriage, only to find herself betrayed by the very man who promised to help her. Orpheus is the son of a sea-captain-turned-pirate and is determined to make a name of his own commanding a ship in Galnicia’s royal armada. But when their paths cross on the high seas, so do their destinies. Together the Princetta and Orpheus will travel to edges of the Known World and beyond . . . a journey from which only one of them will return alive. Shipwrecks, shark attacks, barbarians, and mysterious archipelagos await readers in this lavish fantasy-adventure written by one of France’s most celebrated authors. Written for grades 7 – 10, you can purchase this book for $1.99.
Verbena Colter knows she’s bad news.
Trouble from the get-go. How could she not be, with parents like hers? Her mother practically pickled her before she was even born, leaving Verbie to struggle with the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome. And her father was just plain mean. Verbie wishes she could be somebody, anybody other than who she is. Enter Pooch, a flatlander boy visiting for the summer. When Pooch and his mom rent the house next door, Verbie takes the opportunity to be someone else entirely.
For grades 4 – 6, this book is $4.99.
Nicholas and Lucy have known each other for most of their lives, but now that they’ve finally admitted their feelings for each other, Nicholas wants to take her on their official first date-away from all the life-and-death drama that has surrounded them lately. Is it too much to ask for just a fun double date at the local carnival with his older brother, Quinn, and Quinn’s new girlfriend, Hunter?
This romance novella with a twist is for teens 15 and older and is selling for only 99 cents.
When six-year-old Andi’s friend Riley reads his dime store novel to her, she develops a powerful fear of Indians. So when they encounter some on one of their rides across the ranch, they aren’t sure what to expect! Thankfully, this is a peaceful tribe, and the children learn about how the Yokut live before returning to the ranch house.
This early chapter book is recommended for grades 1 – 3 and is selling for $3.82. This book is published by Kregel, a faith-based publisher.