It’s finally summer break, and eight-year-old Meggie Malone is ready to zoom around sticking hilarious Post-Its on Grandma’s behind and eating nothing but lime-green cupcakes. However, when Mother receives a mysterious phone call, Meggie, AKA Mini Pie the Spy, uses her fabulous detective skills to eavesdrop and soon finds herself wrapped up in the case of the Disappeared Keys. Meggie tags along to clean houses with Mother and soon realizes she is in way over her head. How can she expect to solve a mystery when she’s constantly interrupted by tickly feather dusters and slippery egg yolks? Meggie fears she’s not cut out for the house cleaning business—so she sticks to what she does best: solving mysteries. Mini Pie the Spy to the RESCUE!

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Outrageous Pippi Longstocking has no parents around and no rules to follow, so she lives according to her own daredevilish ways. She’s been treating her friends Tommy and Annika to wild adventures, too–like buying and eating seventy-two pounds of candy, or sailing off to an island in the middle of a lake to see what it’s like to be shipwrecked. But then Pippi’s long lost father returns, and she might have to leave Villa Villekulla!

From the Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author of the classic Pippi Longstocking, this is another rollicking adventure that’s sure to please fans of the freckled, fun-loving little girl.

“Lovers of Pippi Longstocking will welcome this rollicking tale of a topsy-turvy world in which Pippi and her next-door neighbors put into practice some ideas about good times.” – School Library Journal

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Two young boys journey across the world, the galaxy, and multiple dimensions to track down and stop their imaginary friend from causing havoc. A number of scientific concepts and vocabulary words are introduced as the main characters use them to solve the problems put before them. The boys have to learn to rely on and look out for each other in order to succeed. Vocabulary words are underlined so parents and children can go through the story together to discuss the words and concepts.

The book is rated a 6.0 ATOS reading level. A glossary and discussion questions have been added after reader requests.

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Looking for some great summer reading material? Then check out Adventure Hilton Head: The Legend of the Dolphin Locket, the first installment in the new “Vacation Adventure Girl” series.

Book Description: School’s out for Maddie Mackenzie, which means it’s time for a vacation to her favorite spot: Hilton Head Island! But when she gets there, she finds that something’s amiss. Strange wildfires breaking out in the forests. Dolphins being driven from the island. And ten-year old Maddie is determined to uncover just what’s behind it.

Join Maddie on a vacation adventure unlike any she’s had. One that takes her to a magical part of the island she never knew existed and puts her right at the center of a battle that threatens to destroy the place she loves so dearly.

Here’s what girls are saying about The Legend of the Dolphin Locket:

“This book was so great! I stayed up all night reading, I couldn’t put it down…If you love mystery, adventure, and magical books then this book is definitely for you!…I’m dying to read the next book.” —- Ella B. (age 10)

“If I had three words to describe The Legend of the Dolphin Locket, I would say ‘Adventurous, fun, and awesome!!!”….I cannot wait for the next Vacation Adventure Girl book to come out!” —- Sofia (age 10)

“I am constantly searching for books with confident, charming female characters for my 7 year old daughter–that don’t involve princesses or fairies…This book does not disappoint…a perfect read for a trip to the beach.” —- A (mom)

“The book is easy to follow, hard to put down, makes you think you are there…Everyone should read it, perfect for the summer!” —- Natalia Sofia

“My daughter (7.5) and I enjoyed reading this book together. Delightful read!” —- ATL Mom

“The book…was hard to put down. It was a book that made you feel like you were there witnessing the adventures unfolded. I can’t wait to read the next adventure!” —- Catherine (age 10)

“‘Awesome, entertaining, great drawings’, were my seven year old daughter’ response after reading the book…She looks forward to the next book of the series!” —- swongtx76 (mom)

“My nine year old daughter loved this book. She was totally into it from the second she started reading which is very hard to do. She liked the mystery of it all and loved telling me a play by play and what was happening. Looking forward to seeing more in this series.” —- Sheila S. (mom)

“We love this book!! My 9 yr. old daughter read this book and she absolutely loved it! My daughter is looking to read more books in this series!!” —- kmw123 (mom)

“This book was packed with mystery, fantasy, and adventure! I can’t wait to read Vacation Adventure Girl #2!!” —- Isabel

“This book is a page turner! Loved the references to Hilton Head. The friendship between the two girls and the mystical creatures of Hilton Head were so magical!” —- Jennifer B.

Head over to vacationadventuregirl.com to learn more about this refreshing new girls chapter book series!

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Coconut Jack is a very curious little cat who lives in a big house with the twins Annie and Lizzie. One sunny day, Coconut Jack decides he wants to see all the colorful things in the neighborhood and makes his great escape because of a broken latch on the back screen door. The big adventure turns into a scary ordeal! Will Coconut Jack ever see Annie and Lizzie again? This is a charming and cleverly written book that not only teaches colors and words, but weaved throughout the book are the all time classic messages that the grass is not always greener on the other side and home is where the heart is. Adults and children will cheer Jack on as they get caught up in this heartwarming journey of Coconut Jack who must find his way home again. For any grandparent, parent and/or animal owner, this is one book you’ll want to read over and over again.

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Ten-year-olds Ben Silverstein and Pearl Petal have had quite a busy summer as apprentices of Dr. Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. Together, they’ve encountered all sorts of magical beasts–a sasquatch, a lake monster, a dragon, a unicorn, a griffin, and even a leprechaun!

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Gentle John Applefeller enters his trampoline-size apple pancake against sly Sylvester Sweet’s double-chocolate-fudge-raspberry-coconut-lime swirl in the Worldwide Dessert Contest.

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He’s faster than fast food! Crispier than Chex Mix! He’s . . . . Super Chicken Nugget Boy!

When Fern Goldberg arrived at Bert Lahr Elementary School, he was justan average kid: nearsighted, a touch on the skinny side. Then he fellinto the pool of radioactive green goo behind Bogie’s Burger Barn. Nowwhenever his skin comes into contact with condiments, he transformsinto a bona fide, deep-fried superhero who’s not afraid to take onvillains great and small, from the class bully to the giant, mutatedFrench fry who threatens to crush the whole school beneath his massive,starchy feet . . . . Villainous vegetables beware! Here comes the mostformidable food fighter in history!

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Patrick and Beth have escaped from volcano lava only to be separated again, and no one knows exactly where Beth has gone. Eugene and Patrick frantically try to fix the Imagination Station so they can find Beth, who unbeknownst to them has landed in the Amazon jungle. Will Patrick find Beth? Will Eugene be able to fix the broken Imagination Station? What will happen to the strange man with the spear in his side? Find out in the latest Imagination Station adventure!

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Freddy Thresher and his best friend, Robbie, are going on a camping trip this weekend. Worse yet, Freddy’s sister, Suzie, has bet him a full week’s worth of chores that he’ll be too much of a scaredy-cat to spend the whole night in the wild!

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Join Montecristo the Chihuahua as he discovers Pisa in Tuscany, Italy. Find out why the Pisa Tower leans and by how much, and meet Bello, the wise Italian greyhound. Designed for vocabulary development (ages 4-8), Montecristo Travels Adventure Books are always based on a true story. Informative and fun for adults and children; perfect for shared quality time. See the world from only eight inches off the ground. Également disponible en français.

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“Sky’s the Limit!” is part of a fun series of animated stories about an adorable puppy named Hana Ohana. Hana lives in Hawaii and blogs about her life lessons and fun experiences with her friends.

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…What gentle beast peeks over treetops with ease? …Do you know who has webbed feet and pink knees? Discover unusual truths about animals on the African plains in this colorful collection of rhyming clues and facts. A plucky meerkat leads young readers on an imaginary adventure they’ll want to experience again and again.

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In this royal adventure, Princess Juniper learns what it means to rule a kingdom—the perfect story for girls who love princesses AND adventure!

For her thirteenth nameday all Princess Juniper wants is a country of her own. So when rumblings of unrest start in his kingdom, Juniper’s father decides to grant his daughter’s wish and sends her to a small, idyllic corner of the Hourglass Mountains until trouble blows over. Once there, Juniper discovers that ruling a small country–even just for the summer–is a bit harder than she’d expected, especially when cousin Cyril challenges her rule. Still, the most difficult part is to come. Juniper and her friends discover that her father’s kingdom is at war. The only way to stay safe is to remain in the Hourglass Mountains much longer than planned. Juniper may have her own country after all . . . but what will that mean for the kingdom of Torr?

This book is perfect for fans of Frozen and Brave, who like their princess strong and smart as well as sparkly. 

“I absolutely loved Princess Juniper of the Hourglass!  It’s fantastically delightful, delicious, and satisfying.  You’ll want to follow Juniper to her kingdom — or even better, start your own!”—Sarah Beth Durst, author of Enchanted Ivy and Ice
  
“I adored Princess Juniper! Readers will cheer as she leads and defends her hidden kingdom in this deliciously charming fantasy.”—Julie Berry, author of The Secondhand Charm and The Amaranth Enchantment

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The story focuses around a boy named Patrick. One day he was so bored that he even picked up his Bible. “Why would anyone read this?” he wonders. “Good question!” boomed a deep voice. “Let the adventure begin!” Suddenly he is yanked off of his bed and into the first book in the Bible called Genesis. So goes the tale as he bounces into each book of the bible learning from the characters the Big Idea of each of their books. This book is not another children’s Bible storybook but a book about the Big Idea of each of the Bible books. It comes with a bookmark so the kids can check off the books as they journey with Patrick book by book. “Hooked On The Book” will give kids the framework for all of the Bible stories that they will learn in their lifetime.

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Imagine opening your eyes for the first time and realizing you are all alone. No family, no food and no idea where you are. What would you do? How would you feel? For Turtle Tom, life seemed like a bad dream from the day he was born. This is a story of how one creature defied all odds to find the family he never knew. Turtle Tom awakens all alone in the woods. He looks around but doesn’t see any other turtles. Where is Turtle Tom’s family? The little turtle sets out on the biggest adventure of his life. Along the way, Turtle Tom meets many strange and interesting creatures in the woods. Tom must decide if these creatures are family, if they are friendly, or if they are simply wanting to make a meal of him. Where will he go? Who will he meet? Turtle Tom in the Woods- The Birth is the first in the book series, The Adventures of Turtle Tom. It is a wonderful children’s story filled with adventure, uncertainty, and courage. The short paragraphs and easy to read words makes this book the perfect story for children of all ages. Grab your copy today and begin the adventure.

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Children’s book:”BRUCE THE MOOSE & LILY”

Read it FREE as part of your PRIME or Kindle Unlimited membership

 

Lily the bee woke up one morning to a treat,

Flowers with fresh nectar smelling so sweet.

A happy, smiling Lily flew around for hours,

Collecting sweet nectar from all of the flowers.”

 

 

By Valerie Caraotta;
Discover how, just in time, Lily the bee will help Bruce out and how the end result will be for everyone. In poetic rhyme, with fantastic pictures and a great teaching plot,some of the life lessons children can gather from this work include:
– Never judge a book by its cover
– Never underestimate how unlikely individuals can meet and bless each other in unique ways.
– The power of forgiveness
– how much teamwork makes the difference
– Why one should never give up as victory may be around the corner
– The power of sharing and friendships
**Though I have not read the other books in the series, I can highly encourage it based on completing this book. The plot will keep a child’s attention and instill in them creative imagination. Parents will enjoy reading this book during quality time with their child. For these reasons, I give this work five stars.

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