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Children's Middle Grade

Patti Procopi

It's 1781 in Yorktown, Virginia, and Abigail's world is caught between loyalty and rebellion, freedom and captivity. With the American Revolution nearing its dramatic end, Abigail finds herself at the heart of the conflict between the nations and within her family.

Her father remains loyal to the British crown, while her 15-year-old brother Jonathan has secretly joined the rebel army alongside Ben, an enslaved boy from their farm. As the war rages on, Abigail and her friend Cissy, Ben's brave and honest sister, share quiet moments that open Abigail's eyes to the cruel realities of slavery and the meaning of true freedom.

When letters begin to arrive from Jonathan, Abigail treasures each word, torn between pride in her brother's courage and fear for his safety. Through these letters and her experience on their Yorktown farm, Abigail begins to question what she's always been taught and to find her own voice in a divided world.

Letters from Yorktown is a powerful story of friendship, courage, and awakening, set during a time when every choice could change the course of a young nation's future.

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Historical Fiction

Apolla Roth & Jack Verneski

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Children's Picture Book

Apolla Roth

Who Spilled the Beans is a heartwarming and humorous story that will soon become your child's favorite re-read. The colors are vibrant, and the characters are lovable. Who doesn’t love beans?

Sweetpea has a special secret she is keeping from the beans in the vegetable garden. But some bean, somewhere, spilled the beans, and now her secret is out. She is determined to find out who. Come along as Sweetpea visits her many friends, such as Jumping Bean, Stinkbean, Coffee Bean, Baked Bean, and many more bean friends, to discover “Who Spilled the Beans?” And, will we come to find out her special secret?

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Children's Picture Book

Sonja McGiboney

Duke is just one dog, but it seems like there are fifteen of him! His little body explodes with love and personality. Count all his pictures and his woofs!

A counting book for young children that goes up to the number fifteen.

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Children's Picture Book

Sonja McGiboney

Shining a light from the attic window of Lacey Manor on Halloween night, is a rite of passage and now it's Todd's turn. He enlists the help of his best friend, Louise. She is afraid to go, but because of pinky promises, she must go with him. Halloween arrives and the pair head to the manor covered in ghostly garb. After braving the dark, the shadows, and the scary sounds, they make it to the door of the attic.

But then, Todd disappears.

A note from the author:

This story was a bedtime story I told my children when they were seven and ten-years old. That was twenty-three years ago but I'm finally getting it into print. I hope you enjoy it as much as my children did. it is meant for second or third grade but I think anyone will enjoy reading or listening to it.

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Middle Grade

Dave Bowles

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Mystery / Suspense

Edgar Doleman

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Contemporary Fiction

Kathleen T. Jabs

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Poetry

Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda

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Poetry

Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda

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Poetry

Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda

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Mystery / Suspense

Susan Williamson

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Mystery / Suspense

Susan Williamson

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Children's Picture Book

Susan Williamson

Tomorrow Sadie will be eight. Sadie had been asking for a pony for her birthday as long as she could remember.Her parents told her that they didn’t have any place to keep a pony. But she knew that her friend Heidi had a pony that her parents boarded at a big barn.Will tomorrow be the day Sadie finally get’s her wish? Join Sadie on her birthday adventure and find out.

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Contemporary Fiction

Craig Trebilcock

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Contemporary Fiction

Peter G. Stipe

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Contemporary Fiction

Peter G. Stipe

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Poetry

Sally Stiles

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Poetry

Sally Stiles

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Memoir

Sally Stiles

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Romance

Mary Montague Sikes

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Poetry

Mary Montague Sikes

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Romance

Mary Montague Sikes

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Romance

Mary Montague Sikes

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Non-Fiction -Other

Mary Montague Sikes

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Mystery / Suspense

Mary Montague Sikes

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Non-Fiction -Other

Mary Bush Shipko

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Children's Picture Book

Mary Bush Shipko

A true story about a girl who knew she could do anything, and wouldn't take no for an answer.

A groundbreaking pilot, one of the first women airline pilots in the United States, tells a charming story of how she overcame every obstacle in her path to achieve her dream.

Encouraged by her father she began flying lessons in high school, along with her five siblings. She acquired her ratings and went looking for flying jobs, only to find out that no one wanted to hire a woman pilot!

A heartwarming story about the beginnings of an aviation pioneer, it's sure to entertain and inspire young women today. She is available today to speak at schools libraries and other events.

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Contemporary Fiction

Patti Procopi

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Contemporary Fiction

Patti Procopi

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Romance

Caterina Novelliere

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Romance

Caterina Novelliere

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Romance

Ronald Munro

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Poetry

Ronald Munro

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Mystery / Suspense

Ronald Munro

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Mystery / Suspense

Ronald Munro

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Mystery / Suspense

Ronald Munro

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Memoir

Eve Monk

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Children's Picture Book

Sonja McGiboney

Photographer Sonja McGiboney uses some of her favorite animal photos and pairs them with positive affirmations that will make you smile.

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Mystery / Suspense

Tim Holland

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Mystery / Suspense

Tim Holland

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Mystery / Suspense

Tim Holland

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Contemporary Fiction

JT Hine

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Contemporary Fiction

JT Hine

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Contemporary Fiction

JT Hine

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Memoir

Michael Hebert

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Mystery / Suspense

Bradley Harper

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Historical Fiction

Bradley Harper

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Fantasy / Science Fiction

Ted B. Hale

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Fantasy / Science Fiction

Ted B. Hale

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Historical Fiction

Ginny Brock

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Children's Picture Book

Apolla Roth

Come along with Woobie, a lovable monster, on his quest to find the perfect dream ride.

Woobie takes us on a humorous journey, looking at a trash truck that is a bit too smelly, a convertible that messes up his hair, a limousine that’s too hard to park, and much more. In the end, he makes an eco-friendly decision, a choice that leaves him feeling happy about his new car and his contribution to a healthier environment.

The book is written in rhyme and is a perfect read-out-loud. It's geared for ages 3-7 and is educational and humorous for children who love cars and trucks.

*** Look for the Recycling and Green Environment Theme throughout.

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Mystery / Suspense

Bradley Harper

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Children's Picture Book

Sonja McGiboney

The water cycle is taught in second and third classrooms across the United States. The Water Cycle with Olly and Carl is an excellent way to introduce it.

Olly the owl tries to sleep, but Carl, a young cricket afraid of the rain, is crying. Olly explains the water cycle to Carl using the scientific terms of evaporation, transpiration, condensation, and precipitation, but in a way that is fun.

When assured that Carl is no longer afraid, Olly flies to his tree to sleep. But then something else keeps Olly awake.

A glossary at the end of the book defines terms associated with the water cycle: evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, water vapor, hydrologic cycle, runoff, infiltration, and storage.

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Children's Picture Book

Sonja McGiboney

A book where you write the words!
Jazzy’s expressions are happy, sad, mad, thoughtful, irritated, and more. In this book, you can decide what Jazzy is thinking or feeling. A photo might feel happy for one person, but feel joyous or peaceful to another. That’s why the photographer, Sonja, gives you the opportunity to write what you think.

Parents and teachers can use this book with children to discuss emotions they are currently dealing with.

Children can empathize with Jazzy. “If Jazzy feels emotions, then then so can I.”

So, pick up your markers and have fun writing captions for each photo.

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Mystery / Suspense

Edgar Doleman

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Historical Fiction

Edgar Doleman

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Poetry

Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda

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Poetry

Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda

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Poetry

Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda

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Non-Fiction -Other

Susan Williamson

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Mystery / Suspense

Susan Williamson

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Mystery / Suspense

Susan Williamson

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Children's Picture Book

Amy Voltaire

Raised by her grandparents when her mother chooses drugs over her daughter, Erin knows she isn't like other kids. Then her world is shaken a second time by her mother's reappearance.

Being a teenager is never easy, but just when Erin thinks she has her life on track, her mother shows up and warms her way back into Erin's life. Can an addict really ever kick the addiction? How many lives will drugs destroy?

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Contemporary Fiction

Peter G. Stipe

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Contemporary Fiction

Peter G. Stipe

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Contemporary Fiction

Peter G. Stipe

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Poetry

Sally Stiles

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Poetry

Sally Stiles

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Contemporary Fiction

Salle Stiles

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Poetry

Mary Montague Sikes

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Romance

Mary Montague Sikes

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Romance

Mary Montague Sikes

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Non-Fiction -Other

Mary Montague Sikes

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Mystery / Suspense

Mary Montague Sikes

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Children's Picture Book

Mary Montague Sikes

A children's alphabet book illustrated with colorful and whimsical drawings of animals by the author. Each drawing also includes a paragraph of interesting facts about the animals such as where they live, what they eat and unusual behaviors or characteristics.

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Memoir

Mary Shipko Bursh

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Children's Picture Book

Tiffany Rebar

Melanie Mae's beautiful smile and loving character will delight children as they read about her adventures in a new home. Melanie Mae encourages learning as she goes through the days of the week with her new family. With the amazing imagination of two girls, who happily welcomed her into their family, Melanie Mae can do anything. Their days are filled with fun and excitement as they do photo shoots, dance, dress-up, go on a safari, and much more. Melanie Mae is happy to find a place where she can be the unique, silly giraffe that she truly is. She finally found a place where she belongs.

Tiffany, the author, hopes you fall in love with the giraffe's fun-loving character in the same way her family has enjoyed going on these adventures in their home with Melanie Mae, a large stuffed giraffe. The rhyming and repetitive nature of this book will promote learning and language concepts while encouraging imaginative play in the younger child. This warmhearted and fun book will provide entertainment and enhance imaginations for years to come.

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Contemporary Fiction

Patti Procopi

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Romance

Caterina Novelliere

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Romance

Caterina Novelliere

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Romance

Ronald Munro

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Romance

Ronald Munro

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Poetry

Ronald Munro

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Mystery / Suspense

Ronald Munro

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Mystery / Suspense

Ronald Munro

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Children's Picture Book

Ronald Munro

This heart-warming story of friendship, adventure, and kindness begins on a bright, sunny morning. Today, two lively puppies, Mandy and her neighbor Mindy, are destined to discover curious doings, strange developments, and unexplained happenings. When they find themselves in a dilemma, a new neighbor, a puppy named Misty, saves them and, in the process, teaches them the true meaning of friendship and kindness.

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Poetry

Sonja McGiboney

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Historical Fiction

Kathy Kasunich

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Mystery / Suspense

Tim Holland

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Mystery / Suspense

Tim Holland

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Non-Fiction -Other

JT HIne

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Contemporary Fiction

JT Hine

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Contemporary Fiction

JT Hine

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Contemporary Fiction

JT Hine

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Mystery / Suspense

Bradley Harper

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Memoir

Bradley Harper

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Fantasy / Science Fiction

Bradley Harper

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Fantasy / Science Fiction

Ted B. Hale

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Ted B. Hale

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