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Mom and Dad excitedly called out to her. “Muffin, let’s go for a ride!” The little family drove and drove for what seemed like years of Muffin’s doggie life. Where were they taking her? When Dad pulled into the parking lot, Muffin became a little nervous, because this was somewhere new. The place was big, like a giant maze, and her eyes hadn’t adjusted to the bright lights. Then, suddenly, she saw it, for the very first time...her shadow! It seemed to follow her everywhere. What was the shadow, and will Muffin get free of it?

Fairy tales have entertained for generations. They have enchanted our dreams and charmed our fantasies. Let us take a journey through the alphabet as we meet the fascinating characters that inhabit those tales. Once Upon a Time is a collection of short stories telling about the tales of a selection of 26 different fairy-tale characters from around the world.

Wyatt's Little Germs was made to help kids understand how germs are spread. It encapsulates the necessity of hand washing and explains to children how germs live on surfaces and travel from person to person.

Dusty has his hooves full protecting the feral kitten who seems to be a natural at getting into trouble and riling up all sorts of evil creatures. But that’s not all; there’s something about Kitten the creatures secretly know! Who will help Dusty keep Kitten safe? Who will keep Dusty safe?

This book is a collaboration of poetry and thoughts composed by both authors. That which is within deals with the many aspects of everyday life such as family and friends, the battles we face daily, and the fondness we hold for those we love and cherish. It will also give a new perspective on life and a hope that even when things are so tough that we think we cannot stand the pressure of time, there is a greater force (whatever it may be) at work in your corner.

The tale of Laia, the Butterfly Princess, is a body image parable for children inspiring them to appreciate the uniqueness of their design. Like many children, Laia was born with a distinct physical attribute, and she must learn to overcome fear and fly with confidence. Her continuing story encourages all children to embrace their “marks” from both birth and life.

The Armor of God includes our protective and offensive weapons to defeat the principalities of darkness and achieve the victory of our destiny. Now is the time to let out a war cry of praise and take up the gauntlet!

Take an in-depth look at why fiction is so important to the Christian faith and to our overall biblical reading experience and spiritual growth by studying literary devices in short stories and the Bible.

Ava Decker longs to fulfill her lifelong dream of owning her own bakery. Ready for a fresh start, the former forensic accountant turned pastry chef is excited to turn life’s lemons into sugary success. But her hopes crumble when her mean boss turns up dead. Arrested as the prime suspect, things get worse when the police discover the victim left Ava the shop and her house in her will. And with only an adorable kitten who thinks he’s a dog and an exasperated best friend as the voice of reason, the newly bequeathed owner must turn super-sleuth to clear her name.

This summer has already been more than Paige bargained for. 12-year-old Paige hoped to spend her summer vacation with her best friend, writing a movie script and making a video game. However, her artist mother has other plans for the summer, including a secluded lake house and lots of outdoor adventures. When a mysterious drawing transports Paige from the lake house to a forest full of talking animals, she realizes that art is far more magical than she knew before.

In the shadow of newfound peace, Lucia's world shatters into chaos. Rumors of marauding orcs, the haunting return of the sin of lust, and an impending undead horde converge on her home, drive her into action. The sin of lust, now wielding the terrible power of the Rider of Ruin and exiled by her own kind, is desperate for Lucia's strength to aid in her survival. But before Lucia can grapple with this ominous request, an orc raid ends with her dear friend, Fina, captured. Driven by a desperate need to save her, Lucia embarks on a rage-filled pursuit.

When my cat brought me a dead bird as a present, I cringed. When that dead bird suddenly flitted back to life, I screamed. At first, I shrugged it off as one of the random things that happens when your roommate is a magical cat, but then it kept happening. Turns out a familiar foe is creating an army of undead creatures with the goal of forcing us to surrender. But Merlin and I refuse to let dark magic prevail—not when the entire existence of magic is now at stake. And if magic dies, so too will all who wield it.

Does a person need other people? Ziva doesn’t think so and doesn’t like being told what to do. All she wants is to feel safe, except she’s a magnet for trouble. Captured by Gadianton and forced into servitude Ziva is strapped with an unlikely companion, causing the danger to increase. When the robbers who captured her are killed off, she’s left alone and destitute in an unfamiliar forest continuously hunted by others. She fights for survival on her search for safety and acceptance.

When teen martial artist Angela Farr took on the role of Solace's resident hero, she expected it to be dangerous but also doable. Drug dealers, gangsters, and a triad of Mafia families, she can handle, but when her friend-turned-enemy Trevor Pratt returns to Solace as ARSON, everything changes. Last year, Angela lost Trevor's game, and he murdered her stepfather; now, ARSON has a new game with new rules and even higher stakes. With the help of her friend Victoria and billionaire sponsor Ben, Angela must uncover Trevor's deadly game before the whole city goes up in flames.

The tales warn of faeries lurking beyond the iron-bound trees, eager to snatch wayward children. Yet at the onset of every winter, Neve and Vale cross the iron’s protection and dance to the snow bees' song. The year Neve comes of age, a faery lord joins the dance. He tempts Neve into accepting a dangerous magic and then steals Vale away.

An ancient prophecy. A hidden sword. A kidnapped king. Ever since Toby can remember he's been the personal servant to the prince of Ariemday and his best friend. When an old nemesis of the King's crashes their fifteenth birthday ceremony, a wizard saves all of their lives, and a prophecy is recited that reveals Julian is the Chosen One. Toby doesn't know what to think…probably because he’s fainted.

Everyone loves pizza, but how was it invented? Cheese and tomatoes falling from the leaning tower? Cartloads of ingredients crashing together? Or maybe someone slipped on a puddle of water, smashing the ingredients together? These zany stories tell several different ways the world's most delectable dish might have been created. The last is a retelling of the most accepted historical account of it's actual invention, slightly altered of course, to assure that it's in keeping with the humorous tone of the other stories.

Adelinde has spent her entire life dreaming of marrying Bastian, the prince she helped save when she was just a child. But when tragedy strikes and Bastian’s brother is slain, he is thrust into the role of heir to the throne, shattering any hope of a union with a simple peasant girl like Adelinde. Now his hand has been promised to the daughter of a powerful witch, and in exchange, the witch promises to destroy the dragon that took his brother’s life. Unwilling to abandon his love for Adelinde, Bastian rejects the witch’s daughter—and as punishment, is transformed into a worm.

Now old enough to have suitors, Princess Palla is excited for this time in her life. She sees Melek, a handsome leader of refugees, who attracts her not only for his appearance, but also for his kindness to others—until they meet. “He’s a jerk,” she says. His experience with royals fuels his opinions, too. “She’s spoiled.”

Embark on an exciting journey through American history where learning to read becomes an adventure! Meet inspiring heroes like Neil Armstrong and Rosa Parks. Join Theodore Roosevelt as he explores the horizons through America’s national parks. Discover stories of courage, exploration, and friendship that bring history to life, one page at a time!