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Silly Stories for Beginning Readers: Volume 1 by Michael McClung Silly Stories for Beginning Readers: Volume 1 by Michael McClung Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 616 words Read a sample
Four simple, amusing stories for children just beginning to read independently. Each story lists the target sounds and common words used, so that adults can help the beginning reader along when necessary.
Masonic Kung Fu - Book 1 by Richard Del Connor Masonic Kung Fu - Book 1 by Richard Del Connor Feb. 08, 2012 $4.44 43646 words Sample 20%
In 2009, Richard Del Connor received his 3rd Degree in Freemasonry making him a "Master Mason." While studying to pass his "3rd Degree Proficiency Test," Richard discovered that one of the Kung Fu Forms he taught was encoded with the secret hand signs and symbols of Modern Masonry. He wrote this novel about teens and a Mason in China when the Japanese were invading in 1937 with facts he found.
Ride Like the Wind by Anne McCourtie Ride Like the Wind by Anne McCourtie Feb. 08, 2012 $1.99 19264 words Sample 20%
Peylon wants two things more than anything else in the world - a horse of his own and to live in a village. But as a member of the Weenoka, he knows he cannot live in a village. When he learns the secret of his name, he knows he can only fulfill his dreams by leaving his mountain home. With great courage he strives to attain his dreams and be what he was meant to be.
Before Dawn: Book 2 - Bad Blood In Lobo Cliff by Rod Martinez Before Dawn: Book 2 - Bad Blood In Lobo Cliff by Rod Martinez Feb. 08, 2012 $5.99 31126 words Sample 15%
Fourth grade friends Alex, Marcie, Fabian and Dorian battle a newcomer to town who is bent on exposing the secret of their town - Lobo Cliff, Florida. It's a tale of good werewolves gone bad and someone's quest to rid the town of a bad element. The Lobo Friends come together to keep the curse and it's secret - safe.
The Keeper of Names by Anne McCourtie The Keeper of Names by Anne McCourtie Feb. 08, 2012 $1.99 17609 words Sample 20%
In the village of Taotonga, the name given to a child holds the secret of its destiny. When a young girl called Little One is told her parents never received the vision of her true name, she sets out to find the mysterious Keeper of Names. However, Little One faces unexpected challenges on the mountain where the Keeper is said to reside. She must overcome them to learn her real name.
There's an Alligator in my Bed by BrokenSword There's an Alligator in my Bed by BrokenSword Feb. 08, 2012 $1.99 18 words Sample 20%
Erik wants an alligator for a pet but his mom isn't so sure. Erik's imagination goes wild as he imagines what it would be like to have an alligator as a pet. A seriously fun romp for children of all ages. Illustrated.
Douglas the Dragon Play by William Forde Douglas the Dragon Play by William Forde Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 19711 words Read a sample
‘Douglas the Dragon’ symbolises The Power of Love that lives in each of us, representing the constant struggle between the forces of good and evil in the behaviour we display. The story is set in a time and place where war is waged between the human emotions of Fear, Anger and Love. The prize at stake is the greatest prize of all: control over the heart, mind and actions of every human being.
Trumpet cherrystone by Chris White Trumpet cherrystone by Chris White Feb. 08, 2012 Free! 614 words Read a sample
The next Annabelle and Robbie short story for children.
Harriet and Her Lost Dog by rebecca sorens Harriet and Her Lost Dog by rebecca sorens Feb. 07, 2012 You set the price! 1521 words
Harriet is a 10 year old Afro-american girl with a white mom and white step-dad. She tells us what happens when the dog who looks like her - brown with kinky hair - gets lost on the plane trip.
Skippy by Elaine Shuel Skippy by Elaine Shuel Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 1769 words Sample 15%
Jenny loves her dog Skippy. She plays with him all the time. One day, due to circumstances, he is let out in the backyard and then is missing. Will Jenny find her beloved dog? This is a children's story but the adults I showed it to, told me they were practically in tears. Judge for yourself. I dedicate this story to my deceased dog Skippy. His picture is on the cover of this book.
Olivia y su gatito aprenden a conocerse by Bookata, LLC Olivia y su gatito aprenden a conocerse by Bookata, LLC Feb. 07, 2012 Free! 866 words Read a sample
Los niños y sus mascotas establecen necesariamente relaciones intensas? Este nuevo e ingenioso libro para niños, sobre "Una nueva mascota en la familia" ayuda a los padres a definir y explicar con humor cómo la llegada de una nueva mascota puede cambiar la dinámica familiar. Segundo título de la colección de historias de mascotas. Arte original: Claudia Mendoza. Historia: John H. Carroll.
Snowybright and the Eight Dwarfs by Neville Mills Snowybright and the Eight Dwarfs by Neville Mills Feb. 07, 2012 $1.99 14 words Sample 20%
In this contemporary fairy tale,the story of Snow White is re-told giving it an unusually inventive edge of humour and wit.Not only has Neville Mills re-invented a classic fairy story, but he also plays with words and numbers in order to entice kids into the joys of of both reading and simple calculations.It is beautifully and humorosly illustrated with many things to count and colors to identify.
Aunt Ruth's Quilt by N. M. Bronson Aunt Ruth's Quilt by N. M. Bronson Feb. 07, 2012 Free! 1544 words Read a sample
It's 1851 and Annabelle lives with her Aunt Ruth as a part of ther Underground Railroad. One night she leads two new friends North on the adventure of a lifetime.
Adventures Beyond the Solar System - Planetron and Me by Geoff Williams Adventures Beyond the Solar System - Planetron and Me by Geoff Williams Feb. 07, 2012 $2.49 7589 words Sample 15%
The faster-than-light sequel to the best-selling Adventures in the Solar System. Planetron, the remarkable transformer robot, and young Will, travel thousands of light years through the heart of our Milky Way galaxy. Exploding stars, black holes, neutron stars, even a planet that might be a future home for humans - are explored and explained in fun, clear terms, with full-color illustrations.
Raptor Quest by Bill Palmer Raptor Quest by Bill Palmer Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 10231 words Sample 20%
Two 11-year-old movie loving, filmmaking, troublemakers come into possession of a mysterious camera that seems to have magical powers and a mind of its own. The movies they make always get them in some kind of trouble but nothing like the trouble they cause while filming Raptor Quest, the first film of a planned trilogy about raptors on the rampage near North Hollywood, California.
The Ugly Little Tree by Donald Enz The Ugly Little Tree by Donald Enz Feb. 07, 2012 $0.99 829 words Sample 25%
This is a short story with illustrations about a small tree being cut down as a Christmas tree. It was very small and not mature or filled out. Thus, it was considered "ugly."
The Amazing Maze of Chatsworth House by Tim Sutton The Amazing Maze of Chatsworth House by Tim Sutton Feb. 07, 2012 $3.99 1887 words Sample 20%
Freddy and his school friends go on a day trip to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. Freddy gets split-up from the rest of the school party, and he mistakenly ventures into the amazing maze all on his own.... A lovely bedtime story for all ages that has been photographed, written and illustrated entirely by the Author.
Defenders of Nightstar by Shane Garvey Defenders of Nightstar by Shane Garvey Feb. 07, 2012 $2.99 12917 words Sample 15%
DEFENDERS OF NIGHTSTAR is a new young adult adventure. It focuses on three children - Tam, Cal and Molly - who must undertake a quest to find the ancient power of the Defenders, heroes who once saved the world of Nightstar from danger.
Rosa Parks's Magic Farm Adventures by UrbaneBooksPublishing Rosa Parks's Magic Farm Adventures by UrbaneBooksPublishing Feb. 06, 2012 $9.99 8175 words Sample 10%
Born Rosa Louise McCauley, she was the loving daughter of James and Leona McCauley, respectively a carpenter and a teacher. Rosa grew up on a farm in Level, Alabama. Her parents and she lived on the grandparents' farm. This book is a fictional account of Rosa McCauley's childhood on a large farm. It will tell you about the many adventures she used to go on with her pet dog Chester and pet goat...
Story Book by Frederick Billingsley Story Book by Frederick Billingsley Feb. 06, 2012 $7.00 8553 words Sample 20%
Story book is a collection of several short stories condensed into one book. Fiction stories of family, sports and friendship. Aimed at teens and per-teen readers. Parents can also enjoy reading them to their children. Non fiction informational articles of why kids are fat, and dog habits are included.
Moon Mission by Emma Gee Moon Mission by Emma Gee Feb. 06, 2012 $0.99 1188 words Sample 50%
The Astronauts on the Space Station asked Alex the Little Astronaut to go on a special mission to the moon. Alex was proud to help the Astronauts. Join Alex on this very special mission to the moon!
Bunny O’Sullivan and the Hawk by Colin Marks Bunny O’Sullivan and the Hawk by Colin Marks Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 1977 words Read a sample
Bunny O’Sullivan is a friendly rabbit who gets along with everyone. When a hawk sees him and his family chomping on Farmer Stubbins's cabbages, will Bunny O’Sullivan be able to get everyone back to the safety of their burrow before the hawk decides it's time for his lunch.
The Real Treasure by Oksana Vasilenko The Real Treasure by Oksana Vasilenko Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 630 words Read a sample
Once upon a time a king sent his three sons in search of the real treasure. What did they find?
Fancy dress race by Chris White Fancy dress race by Chris White Feb. 06, 2012 Free! 634 words Read a sample
The next Annabelle and Robbie story.
Little Comics: Bus Stop by Gloria Lapin Little Comics: Bus Stop by Gloria Lapin Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 50 words Read a sample
This easy to read comic is written at first grade level with phonics based text. The vocabulary is comprised of short vowel words that have initial and final consonant blends. Beginning readers will be able to practice sounding out these words with the support of the colorful illustrations.
The ABC Book by Corey Bruner The ABC Book by Corey Bruner Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 295 words Read a sample
To help young ones learn the alphabet with colorful, creative pictures
Gypsy's Journey by Sherry McKnight Gypsy's Journey by Sherry McKnight Feb. 05, 2012 $1.99 14695 words Sample 20%
"What's happening? Help me!" The small white dog was blind and very scared when animal control officers captured her in an alley near the Kennedy Space Center. This tale about Fluff the Maltese and her adventures from birth to captivity is a great adult-to-child read packed with engaging storytelling and easy "how to" guidance for children to learn about dogs.
Mikie: A Family At Last by Mandy Sheridan Mikie: A Family At Last by Mandy Sheridan Feb. 05, 2012 $2.00 16618 words Sample 20%
This is the first in a series of books about a cat born on the streets; his mother realising that she can no longer care for her kittens, seeks out a human rescuer. As his sisters go to new homes Mikie is left behind until one day he is adopted. The first book tells how he meets the cat characters in his new family and in the small Scottish village where the action is set. Mikie also hears the
Jesus Will Catch A Cold by Manuel Casias Jesus Will Catch A Cold by Manuel Casias Feb. 04, 2012 $2.99 2379 words Sample 20%
A small boy questions why Jesus is outside the church on Christmas Eve. He leads the pastor and the entire congregation outside the church and ends up bringing Jesus inside so he won't catch cold. Beautiful illustrations capture the spirit of this bi-lingual children's book.
Zynglar's Trouble with Galagazoos by JB Webb Zynglar's Trouble with Galagazoos by JB Webb Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 857 words Sample 25%
Zynglar is a martian who learns the importance of having a budget.
Verboden Voor Mensen by Tais Teng Verboden Voor Mensen by Tais Teng Feb. 04, 2012 $1.99 20082 words Sample 10%
Een mysterieuze zwarte handafdruk op een muur, vreemde sporen, slecht geschreven teksten waar letterlijk een luchtje aan zit... Hoed u voor de rioolkwabbels, die niet zo op nettigheid gesteld zijn!
The Valentine Goat by Rebecca Rose Taylor The Valentine Goat by Rebecca Rose Taylor Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 667 words Read a sample
The story of a goat who makes a difference.
Cows! by Martin Rothery Cows! by Martin Rothery Feb. 04, 2012 $3.15 37006 words Sample 10%
Cows are trying to take over the world! But how would these normally docile creatures do such a thing? Only Jimmy Tatley from Golthwaite and sheepdog companion Flossy can find out to stop them in time and save everyone from becoming bovine slaves. Of course, they get a little help on the way from some unusual characters, the Avians and those mysterious agents ‘The Masters’.
Action Annie: The Complete Omnibus by William Forde Action Annie: The Complete Omnibus by William Forde Feb. 04, 2012 $9.00 37441 words Sample 20%
This is a collection of all 12 'Action Annie' stories. Annie is an imaginative and very active seven-year-old whose mind and body is always on the go. She never seems to stop. Even as she sleeps, she is dreaming about the things she plans to do tomorrow. Annie is always thinking up new ideas and inventing things. There's a little bit of Annie in every child. Are you like Annie in any of her ways?
Ordinary Joe and the Mark of Four by Tony Pritchard Ordinary Joe and the Mark of Four by Tony Pritchard Feb. 04, 2012 $3.99 67706 words Sample 15%
Joe is the most ordinary boy on Earth. He lives a happy life with his Uncle and Aunt in the village of Cardenfield; playing X-box with his best friend Reece, and avoiding his hated “cousin” Kinga Sobanski. Unfortunately for Joe, all of that is about to change. On a snow smothered day, a week before Christmas, monsters arrive; giant bone Wytches and ferocious dragons, searching... for him!
Action Annie: Story Twelve - Annie's Bonfire by William Forde Action Annie: Story Twelve - Annie's Bonfire by William Forde Feb. 04, 2012 $1.59 3483 words Sample 20%
Bonfire Night is 400 years old. Along with other seasonal occasions, the special celebration of Bonfire Night in Great Britain is a highlight in the pleasure of a child who is old enough to appreciate it while being young enough to marvel at it. Follow Annie as she makes her own Bonfire and Guy Fawkes, but then becomes attached to Guy and doesn’t want to see him burn on top of the fire.
Action Annie: Story Eleven: Annie's Kite by William Forde Action Annie: Story Eleven: Annie's Kite by William Forde Feb. 04, 2012 $1.59 4528 words Sample 20%
When I was young, it was common practice for young boys and girls to make kites and then fly them in the park and playing fields. The history of kite flying goes back thousands of years, yet the dreams of all kite fliers remain the same today as they did 3,000 years ago; to loop the loop! Annie makes her first kite and tries to ‘loop the loop,’ but she experiences some set-backs along the way.
Artrobbery by Ellis Flipse Artrobbery by Ellis Flipse Feb. 04, 2012 $0.99 6619 words Sample 20%
Jet finds a beautiful statue, she is overjoyed and hides it in her room. Later it turns out that it is part of an art collection, which earlier in the week had been stolen from a nearby museum. To make matters worse the statue is then stolen from her. What has her best friend to do with this and what does she do if the police comes to ask questions? 9 +
Fly Bats Fly by Winston Marshall Fly Bats Fly by Winston Marshall Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 914 words Sample 40%
This book is about a colony of different bats that had lived peacefully together until one big bat decided he don’t have to work to find food. He convinced the other big bats to join him in making all the other bats work for them. In the end,this was a decision they wished they had never made.
Millennium's Children: The First Wave - Sanctuary by Austin Carroll Millennium's Children: The First Wave - Sanctuary by Austin Carroll Feb. 03, 2012 Free! 86314 words Read a sample
What would you do if everything you knew was changing? If you were changing? What if you could suddenly do things you couldn’t do before? Things ordinary people can’t do. Who would you trust? Twelve year old Ronan's search for answers makes him realise he isn’t alone – there are others like him. But Ronan isn't the only one looking for them. Will he find them before it's too late?
How the Week Days Got Their Names by Oksana Vasilenko How the Week Days Got Their Names by Oksana Vasilenko Feb. 03, 2012 Free! 556 words Read a sample
In Japanese, week days are named Moon day, Fire day, Water day, Wood day, Metal day, Earth day and Sun day. Here's a little tale about how those names came about.
Action Annie: Story Ten - Annie and the Magician by William Forde Action Annie: Story Ten - Annie and the Magician by William Forde Feb. 03, 2012 $1.59 4340 words Sample 20%
The world of every growing child is filled with the ‘magic’ of their wonderful innocence and the extent of their vivid imagination. Follow Annie as she watches the Magician perform on stage and is enthralled by his ability to fascinate his audience. Annie becomes determined to also be a magician and tries to copy the on-stage magic of ‘The Magnificent Marvo,’with startling results. It’s magic!
Action Annie: Story Nine - Annie and the Bullfrog by William Forde Action Annie: Story Nine - Annie and the Bullfrog by William Forde Feb. 03, 2012 $1.59 3539 words Sample 20%
Annie is playing her violin one summer’s day in her garden when a bullfrog hops over her wall in search of water. The bullfrog makes a big mess in her house and garden. Annie becomes determined to catch this slippery creature that has the ability to jump over her head and make her look a fool as she chases it around and around. Find out if Annie is able to catch the bullfrog. Could you?
Action Annie: Story Eight - Annie's Seaside Surprise by William Forde Action Annie: Story Eight - Annie's Seaside Surprise by William Forde Feb. 03, 2012 $1.59 4393 words Sample 20%
When I was a child though, almost everyone who went on a yearly holiday went to the seaside for a week. Rich or poor, the children occupied their time paddling in the sea, building sandcastles with their buckets and spades, riding donkeys, flying kites and eating ice-cream cornets. This was Annie’s holiday experience. Has it been yours yet?
Thunderbirds & Warlocks - Serpent Deity Series - Edition 1 by Willow Fae von Wicken Thunderbirds & Warlocks - Serpent Deity Series - Edition 1 by Willow Fae von Wicken Feb. 03, 2012 $2.99 52365 words Sample 15%
13-year-old Lachlan Wulf was struck by lightening, and in disbelief, he met Ferus Altra, a Thunderbird Dragon. Then he was caught between a battle of the creature and a Warlock. Betrayed by dark secrets in his father’s past, Lachy discovered, he must either witness the extinction of the Majestic Dragon, or risk the destruction of his whole world, daring to defy his father, to set things right.
Action Annie: Story Seven - Annie's Music Box by William Forde Action Annie: Story Seven - Annie's Music Box by William Forde Feb. 03, 2012 $1.59 3699 words Sample 20%
A music box is there to play wonderful music. However beautiful the notes though, there is no sound as beautiful as the sound of a child’s happiness; no sun is as warm as a child’s smiley face, no song is as sweet as a child’s nursery rhyme, no touch is as satisfying as a child’s embrace, no entreaty is as coaxing as a child’s prayer and no celebration is as instant as a child’s innocent surprise.
Joe wants to be Famous by TotsPublishing Joe wants to be Famous by TotsPublishing Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 33 words Sample 20%
Joe is a bus that wants to be the best. When the Mayor comes to town, he will award the blue ribbon to the cleanest bus. What will Joe do to win the blue ribbon?
Percy the Angry Fire Engine by TotsPublishing Percy the Angry Fire Engine by TotsPublishing Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 33 words Sample 20%
Percy is a red fire engine with a very bad temper. When he is not selected for the Sunnydale annual parade, he gets angry with his friends! Now, no one wants to speak to Percy. Will Percy be able to get his friends back?
Priscilla the Great: Bring the Pain by Sybil Nelson Priscilla the Great: Bring the Pain by Sybil Nelson Feb. 02, 2012 $4.99 49899 words Sample 20%
If you think getting beat up by super-villains hurts, try falling in love!
Which Me Should I Be? by Melissa Robertson Which Me Should I Be? by Melissa Robertson Feb. 02, 2012 $1.75 244 words Sample 5%
This charming short story will help your small children discover a love for who they are. They'll learn that the best person they can be in "me"!