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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.
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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.
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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!
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Tais Teng is a pseudonym for a Dutch fantasy and science fiction writer, illustrator and sculptor. His real name is Thijs van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen and he was born in 1952 in The Hague. Tais Teng has written more than a hundred books for both adults and children. He has won the Paul Harland Prize four times. His books have been translated in German, Finnish, French and English. One of his books, The Emerald Boy, has been published in the USA. He recently sold the story Embrace the Night to the Night Land site. Two short story collections will soon be published as e-books: Cepheïde (in Dutch) and Lovecraft, my love (in English). His Dutch websites are http://www.taisteng.nl http://www.granterre.nl/ http://www.atlantisongezonken.nl/ For illustrations, book covers and commissions (English): http://taisteng.deviantart.com/gallery/ YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/taisteng?feature=mhee
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.
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I've loved to create stories since before I was able to write them down. It is my dream to have other people read my work. This is why I've decided to join Smashwords. When I'm not busy writing or editing my work, I enjoy reading, and discovering new authors.
COWS! by Martin Rothery COWS! by Martin Rothery Feb. 04, 2012 $3.15 37021 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’.
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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?
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William Forde was born in Ireland and currently lives in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. He is the father of five children and the author of 28 published books and a musical play. He is unique in the field of contemporary children's authors through the challenging emotional issues and story themes he addresses, preferring to focus upon those emotions that children find most difficult to appropriately express. One of West Yorkshire's most popular children's authors, his books have been publicly read in over 2,000 Yorkshire school assemblies by over 800 famous names and celebrities from the realms of Royalty, Film, Stage, Screen, Politics, Church, Sport, etc. The late Princess Diana used to read his earlier books to her then young children, William and Harry and Nelson Mandela once telephoned him to praise an African story book he had written. Others who have supported his works have included three Princesses, three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and numerous Bishops of the realm.A former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted described his writing to the press as 'High quality literature.' Forever at the forefront of change, at the age of 18 years, William became the youngest Youth Leader and Trade Union Shop Steward in Great Britain. In 1971, he founded Anger Management in Great Britain and freely gave his courses to the world. Within the next two years, Anger Management courses had mushroomed across the English-speaking world. During the mid-70's, he introduced Relaxation Training into H.M. Prisons and between 1970 and 1995, he worked in West Yorkshire as a Probation Officer specialising in Relaxation Training, Anger Management, Stress Management and Assertive Training Group Work. He retired early on the grounds of ill health in 1995 to further his writing career, which witnessed him working with the Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica to establish a trans-Atlantic pen-pal project between 30 primary schools in Falmouth, Jamaica and 30 primary schools in Yorkshire. William was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1995 for his services to West Yorkshire. He has never sought to materially profit from the publication of his books and has allowed all profit from their sales (approx £200,000) to be given to charity.
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!
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Tony Pritchard was born in Doncaster, England in 1968. Kicking and screaming he spent most of his youth running from a succession of larger children until eventually escaping to the giddy heights of Teesside Polytechnic. Here he befriended many mentally challenged individuals and spent a great deal of time writing terrible poetry and stories that astounded no-one. There followed numerous flirtations with employment, but the desire to write was far stronger than the desire to learn how to write, and he continued to produce dreadful, lacklustre prose well into his thirties. Somehow, despite all his efforts, his writing improved, and eventually he realised that wanting to write was not enough; he had to learn how to write. Long hours of graft and several nervous breakdowns later he emerged from the cocoon of learning slightly improved. His first published work, "Ella's Coffee", became available for Amazon Kindle on 16th October 2011. The world was decidedly unconcerned. He has now returned to Doncaster, and continues to write, sometimes well.
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.
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William Forde was born in Ireland and currently lives in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. He is the father of five children and the author of 28 published books and a musical play. He is unique in the field of contemporary children's authors through the challenging emotional issues and story themes he addresses, preferring to focus upon those emotions that children find most difficult to appropriately express. One of West Yorkshire's most popular children's authors, his books have been publicly read in over 2,000 Yorkshire school assemblies by over 800 famous names and celebrities from the realms of Royalty, Film, Stage, Screen, Politics, Church, Sport, etc. The late Princess Diana used to read his earlier books to her then young children, William and Harry and Nelson Mandela once telephoned him to praise an African story book he had written. Others who have supported his works have included three Princesses, three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and numerous Bishops of the realm.A former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted described his writing to the press as 'High quality literature.' Forever at the forefront of change, at the age of 18 years, William became the youngest Youth Leader and Trade Union Shop Steward in Great Britain. In 1971, he founded Anger Management in Great Britain and freely gave his courses to the world. Within the next two years, Anger Management courses had mushroomed across the English-speaking world. During the mid-70's, he introduced Relaxation Training into H.M. Prisons and between 1970 and 1995, he worked in West Yorkshire as a Probation Officer specialising in Relaxation Training, Anger Management, Stress Management and Assertive Training Group Work. He retired early on the grounds of ill health in 1995 to further his writing career, which witnessed him working with the Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica to establish a trans-Atlantic pen-pal project between 30 primary schools in Falmouth, Jamaica and 30 primary schools in Yorkshire. William was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1995 for his services to West Yorkshire. He has never sought to materially profit from the publication of his books and has allowed all profit from their sales (approx £200,000) to be given to charity.
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.
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William Forde was born in Ireland and currently lives in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. He is the father of five children and the author of 28 published books and a musical play. He is unique in the field of contemporary children's authors through the challenging emotional issues and story themes he addresses, preferring to focus upon those emotions that children find most difficult to appropriately express. One of West Yorkshire's most popular children's authors, his books have been publicly read in over 2,000 Yorkshire school assemblies by over 800 famous names and celebrities from the realms of Royalty, Film, Stage, Screen, Politics, Church, Sport, etc. The late Princess Diana used to read his earlier books to her then young children, William and Harry and Nelson Mandela once telephoned him to praise an African story book he had written. Others who have supported his works have included three Princesses, three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and numerous Bishops of the realm.A former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted described his writing to the press as 'High quality literature.' Forever at the forefront of change, at the age of 18 years, William became the youngest Youth Leader and Trade Union Shop Steward in Great Britain. In 1971, he founded Anger Management in Great Britain and freely gave his courses to the world. Within the next two years, Anger Management courses had mushroomed across the English-speaking world. During the mid-70's, he introduced Relaxation Training into H.M. Prisons and between 1970 and 1995, he worked in West Yorkshire as a Probation Officer specialising in Relaxation Training, Anger Management, Stress Management and Assertive Training Group Work. He retired early on the grounds of ill health in 1995 to further his writing career, which witnessed him working with the Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica to establish a trans-Atlantic pen-pal project between 30 primary schools in Falmouth, Jamaica and 30 primary schools in Yorkshire. William was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1995 for his services to West Yorkshire. He has never sought to materially profit from the publication of his books and has allowed all profit from their sales (approx £200,000) to be given to charity.
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 +
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Fly Bats Fly by Winston Marshall Fly Bats Fly by Winston Marshall Feb. 03, 2012 $0.99 914 words Sample 60%
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.
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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?
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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.
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Burning Shining Keeping Darkness at bay Showing others the way Giving them courage to be Who they are. We are all Star Children and we must always remember this.
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!
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William Forde was born in Ireland and currently lives in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. He is the father of five children and the author of 28 published books and a musical play. He is unique in the field of contemporary children's authors through the challenging emotional issues and story themes he addresses, preferring to focus upon those emotions that children find most difficult to appropriately express. One of West Yorkshire's most popular children's authors, his books have been publicly read in over 2,000 Yorkshire school assemblies by over 800 famous names and celebrities from the realms of Royalty, Film, Stage, Screen, Politics, Church, Sport, etc. The late Princess Diana used to read his earlier books to her then young children, William and Harry and Nelson Mandela once telephoned him to praise an African story book he had written. Others who have supported his works have included three Princesses, three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and numerous Bishops of the realm.A former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted described his writing to the press as 'High quality literature.' Forever at the forefront of change, at the age of 18 years, William became the youngest Youth Leader and Trade Union Shop Steward in Great Britain. In 1971, he founded Anger Management in Great Britain and freely gave his courses to the world. Within the next two years, Anger Management courses had mushroomed across the English-speaking world. During the mid-70's, he introduced Relaxation Training into H.M. Prisons and between 1970 and 1995, he worked in West Yorkshire as a Probation Officer specialising in Relaxation Training, Anger Management, Stress Management and Assertive Training Group Work. He retired early on the grounds of ill health in 1995 to further his writing career, which witnessed him working with the Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica to establish a trans-Atlantic pen-pal project between 30 primary schools in Falmouth, Jamaica and 30 primary schools in Yorkshire. William was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1995 for his services to West Yorkshire. He has never sought to materially profit from the publication of his books and has allowed all profit from their sales (approx £200,000) to be given to charity.
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?
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William Forde was born in Ireland and currently lives in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. He is the father of five children and the author of 28 published books and a musical play. He is unique in the field of contemporary children's authors through the challenging emotional issues and story themes he addresses, preferring to focus upon those emotions that children find most difficult to appropriately express. One of West Yorkshire's most popular children's authors, his books have been publicly read in over 2,000 Yorkshire school assemblies by over 800 famous names and celebrities from the realms of Royalty, Film, Stage, Screen, Politics, Church, Sport, etc. The late Princess Diana used to read his earlier books to her then young children, William and Harry and Nelson Mandela once telephoned him to praise an African story book he had written. Others who have supported his works have included three Princesses, three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and numerous Bishops of the realm.A former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted described his writing to the press as 'High quality literature.' Forever at the forefront of change, at the age of 18 years, William became the youngest Youth Leader and Trade Union Shop Steward in Great Britain. In 1971, he founded Anger Management in Great Britain and freely gave his courses to the world. Within the next two years, Anger Management courses had mushroomed across the English-speaking world. During the mid-70's, he introduced Relaxation Training into H.M. Prisons and between 1970 and 1995, he worked in West Yorkshire as a Probation Officer specialising in Relaxation Training, Anger Management, Stress Management and Assertive Training Group Work. He retired early on the grounds of ill health in 1995 to further his writing career, which witnessed him working with the Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica to establish a trans-Atlantic pen-pal project between 30 primary schools in Falmouth, Jamaica and 30 primary schools in Yorkshire. William was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1995 for his services to West Yorkshire. He has never sought to materially profit from the publication of his books and has allowed all profit from their sales (approx £200,000) to be given to charity.
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?
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William Forde was born in Ireland and currently lives in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. He is the father of five children and the author of 28 published books and a musical play. He is unique in the field of contemporary children's authors through the challenging emotional issues and story themes he addresses, preferring to focus upon those emotions that children find most difficult to appropriately express. One of West Yorkshire's most popular children's authors, his books have been publicly read in over 2,000 Yorkshire school assemblies by over 800 famous names and celebrities from the realms of Royalty, Film, Stage, Screen, Politics, Church, Sport, etc. The late Princess Diana used to read his earlier books to her then young children, William and Harry and Nelson Mandela once telephoned him to praise an African story book he had written. Others who have supported his works have included three Princesses, three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and numerous Bishops of the realm.A former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted described his writing to the press as 'High quality literature.' Forever at the forefront of change, at the age of 18 years, William became the youngest Youth Leader and Trade Union Shop Steward in Great Britain. In 1971, he founded Anger Management in Great Britain and freely gave his courses to the world. Within the next two years, Anger Management courses had mushroomed across the English-speaking world. During the mid-70's, he introduced Relaxation Training into H.M. Prisons and between 1970 and 1995, he worked in West Yorkshire as a Probation Officer specialising in Relaxation Training, Anger Management, Stress Management and Assertive Training Group Work. He retired early on the grounds of ill health in 1995 to further his writing career, which witnessed him working with the Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica to establish a trans-Atlantic pen-pal project between 30 primary schools in Falmouth, Jamaica and 30 primary schools in Yorkshire. William was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1995 for his services to West Yorkshire. He has never sought to materially profit from the publication of his books and has allowed all profit from their sales (approx £200,000) to be given to charity.
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.
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Willow Fae has travelled overseas exploring and embracing inspirations for her novels. Being nurtured in magic her entire life, she brings together enchanting worlds of unique, unforgettable beings, who brave obstacles of great peril, to maintain balance in the world. A college instructor by profession, she has been an online writer for many years, with over 1.6 million readers. Writing since she could hold a pen, she decided to share her novels with readers who love to escape to celestial worlds. In Willow Fae’s novels, good and evil aren’t always a simple matter of right and wrong, bad luck is the trip to being lucky, and consequences and misfortune are the elements to survival.
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.
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William Forde was born in Ireland and currently lives in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England. He is the father of five children and the author of 28 published books and a musical play. He is unique in the field of contemporary children's authors through the challenging emotional issues and story themes he addresses, preferring to focus upon those emotions that children find most difficult to appropriately express. One of West Yorkshire's most popular children's authors, his books have been publicly read in over 2,000 Yorkshire school assemblies by over 800 famous names and celebrities from the realms of Royalty, Film, Stage, Screen, Politics, Church, Sport, etc. The late Princess Diana used to read his earlier books to her then young children, William and Harry and Nelson Mandela once telephoned him to praise an African story book he had written. Others who have supported his works have included three Princesses, three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and numerous Bishops of the realm.A former Chief Inspector of Schools for Ofsted described his writing to the press as 'High quality literature.' Forever at the forefront of change, at the age of 18 years, William became the youngest Youth Leader and Trade Union Shop Steward in Great Britain. In 1971, he founded Anger Management in Great Britain and freely gave his courses to the world. Within the next two years, Anger Management courses had mushroomed across the English-speaking world. During the mid-70's, he introduced Relaxation Training into H.M. Prisons and between 1970 and 1995, he worked in West Yorkshire as a Probation Officer specialising in Relaxation Training, Anger Management, Stress Management and Assertive Training Group Work. He retired early on the grounds of ill health in 1995 to further his writing career, which witnessed him working with the Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica to establish a trans-Atlantic pen-pal project between 30 primary schools in Falmouth, Jamaica and 30 primary schools in Yorkshire. William was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1995 for his services to West Yorkshire. He has never sought to materially profit from the publication of his books and has allowed all profit from their sales (approx £200,000) to be given to charity.
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?
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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?
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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!
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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"!
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ARENA ONE: Slaverunners (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy) by Morgan Rice ARENA ONE: Slaverunners (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy) by Morgan Rice Feb. 02, 2012 $9.99 84509 words Sample 20%
“If you liked THE HUNGER GAMES, you will Love ARENA ONE.” --Allegra Skye, Bestselling author of Saved. From the #1 Bestselling author comes a post-apocalyptic, action-packed thriller featuring a 17 year old female protagonist who must fight for her life to save her sister from Arena One, the death stadium where there is only one rule: no one survives. Ever.
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Charlie the Chimps Day Out by Tracy Arkell Charlie the Chimps Day Out by Tracy Arkell Feb. 02, 2012 $10.00 1864 words Sample 20%
This book is about a curious chimp that gets the idea to go off exploring by himself and finds out that listening to your family and friends is a good idea.
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I started out as a submissive in the BDSM lifestyle and eventually grew to be a slave. I have done the leather lifestyle, gorean, D/s, M/s and everything in between. I do not do vanilla, but I do expand my horizons by trying new things and if it is something I like, then I add it to my list of things I want to do. I started my first novel, which is now finished two years later and have now published a children's book. I have poems that are on poetry.com and they were published in their books, including the audiobooks. Ask me anything and if I feel it is too personal, I'll let you know. I am currently working on novel number 2 and possibly a third. I am also going to put all my poems into one book and hope that I can publish them as well.
Charlie Gets Stuck by TotsPublishing Charlie Gets Stuck by TotsPublishing Feb. 02, 2012 $0.99 31 words Sample 20%
Charlie the playful cat is playing with Phillipe the peacock when they face a mishap. What is the mishap? Will Charlie get home safely?
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The Sane's Box by Grade 4 IS Berne The Sane's Box by Grade 4 IS Berne Feb. 02, 2012 Free! 428 words Read a sample
Another Pandora's Box? Well maybe. This story is about a box with similar terrors.
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Prisoners of Castle X by Ellada Kazarina Prisoners of Castle X by Ellada Kazarina Feb. 01, 2012 $2.99 34546 words Sample 20%
Когда Клим, Славик, Макс и Лина отправлялись в летний лагерь, они и представить не могли, что это путешествие вместо долгожданного отдыха принесет им массу невероятных приключений и самых сложных испытаний. Оказывается, детей хотят лишить самого дорогого, что у них есть! Станут ли герои книги частью коварного плана, в который втянуты не по своей воле?
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The Adventures of Riley Raccoon by William Trelawny The Adventures of Riley Raccoon by William Trelawny Feb. 01, 2012 $0.99 15173 words Sample 19%
Young Riley Raccoon sets out on an adventure to save three havens in his forest, and forges an irreplaceable friendship along the way. Faced with impossible odds against fearsome predators, he learns the virtue of protecting and preserving what he loves in the world, no matter the cost.
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The Stiff Brown Bear And The Lonely House by Ateldoora Nightmoon-Barnum The Stiff Brown Bear And The Lonely House by Ateldoora Nightmoon-Barnum Feb. 01, 2012 $2.75 14 words Sample 20%
A house that was once home to a family becomes empty. A forgotten bear is alone as well until a beautiful little boy comes bringing all his hopes and dreams. A beautiful little book about the real life adventures of a young boy and his bear. TONS OF BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS
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Ateldoora D. Nightmoon-Barnum is a Seattle born sculptor, painter, and Illustrator. She proudly runs two projects: Nyliir Studios (Sculpture and Mixed Media Paintings) and Druantia Designs (Illustration, Portraiture, and Logo Design). Although she has developed a reputation for placing important attention to detail she describes both her subject matter and technical approaches as "a continued intuitive exploration." Despite having created a large variety of work including painted murals, Beautiful custom portraits and lockets, and a vast series of art liquor and perfume bottles, she is best known for her collection of counter culture porcelain dolls. As a modern doll maker she has been featured in numerous galleries including the Helen Smith Gallery, The Aria Gallery, and Happy Delusions in Renton Washington. Ateldoora was educated at Green River Community College by noted sculptors Paul Metievier and Edward Brannan. She continued her education privately under the mentorship of Seattle Art Director Nicole Stremlow Monahan. She plans to continue through to her Masters of Fine Arts starting in fall 2012. In addition to the drive to create art that the working class family can afford her greatest inspiration is that of her two beautiful Children: Catherine Anna and Grey Edward. She is photographed with her husband Adam who has always been her greatest professional supporter. For more Information on Ateldoora’s work as a Fine Arts Sculptor and Mixed Media Painter please view her Nyliir Studios Site. http://nyliirstudios.mosaicglobe.com/
Harold the Fire Breathing Mouse by Michael Zilinek Harold the Fire Breathing Mouse by Michael Zilinek Feb. 01, 2012 $1.99 2273 words Sample 20%
On a lonely night Harold comes across a fallen star and thinks its cheese. Its after eating this cosmic cheese that the real story begins.
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Sir Nathan and the Quest for Queen Gobbledeegook by Mark Smith Sir Nathan and the Quest for Queen Gobbledeegook by Mark Smith Feb. 01, 2012 $3.99 56200 words Sample 15%
Sir Nathan and the Quest for Queen Gobbledeegook is a silly fairy tale, written for ages 7 through 12, and for those young at heart.
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I've dabbled a lot with various forms of writing for about as long as I can remember. I'm now trying to see if I can do something a bit more than dabble. I live in a small town in the midwest and am enjoying writing books that my 9 year old son will enjoy reading.
Eillios: Warrior's Mark by Nicole Dobbs Eillios: Warrior's Mark by Nicole Dobbs Feb. 01, 2012 $4.44 81394 words Sample 15%
Welcome to Eillios, a kingdom that holds the power to open the dreams of its chosen Warriors as they enter an unknown realm. While the world sleeps, the Warriors and their surprising companions must fight to reunite the nation torn by betrayal. Though these two strangers bear the Warrior’s Mark, can they find the strength to fulfill their destiny? Or will the nation of Eillios be lost forever?
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A firm believer in the power of your imagination, Nicole Dobbs set out to write a story that could make new worlds come alive for readers. Enter Eillios, a realm where there are no limitations. A land where big cats are your closest companions and fire and lightning are gifts; powers to be harnessed. Though, in the real world, none of this is true. In Eillios nothing is truly impossible. Eillios: Warrior's Mark is the first novel in the Eillios series. For more on the author find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicole-Dobbs/235010669911686
Pierre and the Broken Arm by James Radke Pierre and the Broken Arm by James Radke Feb. 01, 2012 $2.99 3073 words Sample 20%
A 10 year old boy is in the Emergency Department waiting for the doctor to treat his broken arm. He is scared, confused and in pain. And he just wants to go home. Fortunately, a retired laboratory rat named Pierre is there to help the boy learn about his broken arm and why he needs a splint and a plaster cast.
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My name is James Radke. I have a PhD in Pharmacology and have been a professional medical writer since 2000 (see www.wordpharm.com ). I am also a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Combining these two passions, I hope to create a series of books designed to help children with a newly diagnosed medical condition understand their condition and its treatment. Most patient education material is designed for adult patients with a fairly high level of readability. It is time we empower children to be part of their own healing process.
Barking by Carol Mahar Barking by Carol Mahar Feb. 01, 2012 $2.99 106 words Sample 10%
A little story about Charlie, a dog who barks at everything! For all ages.
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I'm an artist and art teacher living everywhere at the moment!!
Melancholy cat by Chris White Melancholy cat by Chris White Feb. 01, 2012 Free! 560 words Sample 20%
The next Annabelle & Robbie story in an ongoing series.
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Luke by Robert James Tootell Luke by Robert James Tootell Feb. 01, 2012 Free! 6056 words Read a sample
Luke, and his friend the Moon, take a journey to a strange and troubling land to compete against the 'Princess' in a terrifying game of chess. A journey of discovery.
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About the author: Rob Tootell grew up in the rural market town of Alton, Hampshire, and has lived in UK, Poland, Japan, and France. Published books: A Cafe in Kazimierz and other stories(Paperback, 2002) Krakow Stories and Stranger Things Than This (Paperback, 2008) Stranger Things Than This (E-book, 2010) Selected Stories and Poems (E-book, 2011) Five Stories for Makers of Short Films (E-book, 2012) Luke (E-book, 2012) Clootie's Cover (E-book, 2012) His favourite stories / books: The Three Lilies by Jan Neruda; In a Far Distant Land, Light Breathing, In Paris, et al, by Ivan Bunin; The Bishop, The Artist's Story, Rothchild's Fiddle, by Anton Chekhov; Red Cavalry, The Tales of Odessa, by Isaac Babel; Too Loud a Solitude by Bohumil Hrabal; Gimpel the Fool, The Cabalist of East Broadway, by IB Singer; Klingsor's Last Summer by Hermann Hesse. The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell; The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller; Goodbye to All That by Robert Graves; The Radetsky March by Joseph Roth; The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino; War and Peace by Lev Tolstoy; The Drowned and the Saved, Moments of Reprieve, by Primo Levi. He is currently living under a bridge with his pencil and pad, and asks only that you buy a copy of one of his books instead of downloading free samples, thus keeping him in good spirits! Contact email: robzaba@yahoo.co.uk
The Storyphant by Ann Hiemstra The Storyphant by Ann Hiemstra Feb. 01, 2012 $5.99 1254 words Sample 20%
Granny Storyphant, an old elephant matriarch, is the hero of this tale.
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The Legend of the Rainbows by Grade 4 IS Berne The Legend of the Rainbows by Grade 4 IS Berne Feb. 01, 2012 Free! 325 words Read a sample
Every had a bad dream? Ever wonder why dreams happen at all? This legend tells of how the Queen of Rainbows controls the types of dreams we have.
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Killers against Kariba by Duncan Watt Killers against Kariba by Duncan Watt Jan. 31, 2012 $3.99 50713 words Sample 20%
This is the fifth of the Wallace Boys series. Here the Wallace brothers and their best friend, Muyunda, plan a quiet camping trip on Lake Kariba on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, but things turn a little hairy.
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I was born in Africa where I grew up; but I have lived in countries like England, America, Papua New Guinea and Japan. I have now lived in Singapore for 35 years. When I was teaching in Zambia I wrote a couple of books in simplified English for my students and these were published by Oxford University Press. Since living in Singapore, where I have, among other things, appeared on the TV News for nearly twenty years, I have written 20 books in my Wallace Boys Series - 11 of which were published here in Singapore. (As the weeks pass, I shall be getting more and more of them up and running on Smashwords.) Please visit The Wallace Boys Web Site to find out more about the books, and there is more about me too.
Legacy (Tri-Realms Saga, Book Three) by K.C. King Legacy (Tri-Realms Saga, Book Three) by K.C. King Jan. 31, 2012 $2.99 78867 words Sample 20%
“Had I not been so entranced by her, things might have turned out differently. My senses might have triggered more appropriate feelings of trepidation, and perhaps I could have prevented the treacherous act she would commit in the name of the mantle she craved. But I did not. And it was a grievous error for a mentor to make.”
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K.C. King’s love affair with books began with Charlotte’s Web when she was eight. A true Aquarian, she’s a dreamer whose John Grisham obsession resulted in her choice to study linguistics and law. When she’s not travelling or enjoying cappuccinos in kangaroo cups, you’ll probably find her in her own world: somewhere between Metropolis and Austen’s 19th Century England. Anomaly and Fledgling are the first two books in the Tri-Realms Saga and are available now. Legacy, the final instalment in the Saga, is due to be released in January 2012.
Down On The Farm With Grand Ma and Grand Pa Clampy by Cheyene Lopez Down On The Farm With Grand Ma and Grand Pa Clampy by Cheyene Lopez Jan. 31, 2012 $13.99 2686 words Sample 5%
This book I write to the children, both boys and girls. I believe that all children of all ages will truly like this book..I give this to you from the heart. With this book you can use imaginations to wonders of fantasy.
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My name is Cheyene M. Lopez I am from Alabama originally and now I reside in Michigan with my wife, author, Novelist,poet,songwriter,designer and illustrator as well as independent recording artist Trisha Blue Water known as Patricia A. Lopez. I have many books published at different websites such as,PublishAmerica.com, lulu.com, wordclay.com, createspace.com. I am presntly working on more releases of new books to come, so keep posted for them soon.
The Case of the President's Pearls: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander The Case of the President's Pearls: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 2430 words Sample 20%
Officer Hall climbed out of the police car and walked toward the man. She spotted Kendall and Jamie and nodded, but did not come over. She was busy watching the man on the ground. “What happened?” Jamie asked her. “It looks like a robbery,” Officer Hall called out. What is missing, and can Kendall and Jamie help find it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.
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Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series. She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
The Case of the Mayor's Mementoes: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander The Case of the Mayor's Mementoes: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 2137 words Sample 20%
“Ten thousand dollars,” Carl said. “I could get a lot more for it where I’m going in Europe. They remember the war over there. My grandfather was considered a hero by the people of France and England too. I’m only willing to sell it for this low of an amount because this was his hometown.” Is that a good price for an early pistol? And did it really belong to the first mayor?
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Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series. She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
The Case of Washington's Waistcoat: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander The Case of Washington's Waistcoat: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 2318 words Sample 20%
A valuable waistcoat is up for auction. The seller says that it used to belong to George Washington. If so, it could be worth a lot of money. How could they tell if the man was telling the truth? After all, the man selling it was Peter Markham’s uncle. And everyone knew that Peter Markham was one of the most dishonest kids in the whole school. See if you can solve this 15-Minute mystery.
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Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series. She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
The Case of the Grabbed Geocache: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander The Case of the Grabbed Geocache: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by Caitlind Alexander Jan. 31, 2012 $0.99 2689 words Sample 20%
“Today I need everyone to stay in the west play yard during recess. Which way is west?” Everyone looked at their compass. “That way!” several of the students yelled. “Good,” the teacher answered. “After lunch we’re going to go geocaching.” Who finds the geocache first? And are they cheating? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.
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Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series. She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
Philip and the Deadly Curse by John Paulits Philip and the Deadly Curse by John Paulits Jan. 31, 2012 $3.99 12715 words Sample 20%
Philip runs into an awful streak of bad luck at the same time as his best buddy Emery runs into a streak of good luck. When Emery reveals that he's been using a newly acquired luck charm, Philip sets out to find one of his own, but what he finds turns out to be more deadly curse than good luck charm.
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John Paulits is a former teacher in New York City. He has published three other novels about Philip and Emery as well as Hobson’s Planet, an adult science fiction novel.
Arabella Parker and the Chinese Snakehead Gangsters by Ray Murray Arabella Parker and the Chinese Snakehead Gangsters by Ray Murray Jan. 31, 2012 $1.99 32666 words Sample 20%
Primrose Primary has a new pupil - Mei Li, a friendly, but shy Chinese girl. Arabella invites Mei Li to her birthday party, but she fails to turn up. Then on a school visit, two horrid Chinese thugs try to kidnap Mei Li, and Arabella has to fly to her rescue. In the second Arabella Parker book in the series, Arabella has yet more exciting adventures....and comes close to danger.
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Born in London, Ray Murray, the author, was creative director of a large American advertising company, working in both their UK and New York offices where he won numerous awards for his creative TV advertising, and saw his work exhibited and acclaimed in London, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Tokyo. Arabella Parker and the Primrose School Revolt is his first children's book. A second Arabella book will be published shortly. He is now working on a third novel in the series. Happily married, he lives in Oxfordshire, England.
The Discoveries of Delilah Dark by Evie Glass The Discoveries of Delilah Dark by Evie Glass Jan. 31, 2012 $2.99 55223 words Sample 15%
Introducing Delilah Dark, a sarcastic 12-year old psychic with a sharp bob and crocodile-coloured eyes. Since the death of her sister, Bel, she’s not been a people person, preferring the company of her snake and fighting off boredom with black coffee. But that’s before the rise of the shadowy BigCorp, whose boss is pushing humanity towards apocalypse...
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Evie Glass lives in London. She likes tarot-reading, taxidermy and writing really gloomy poetry. This is her first novel.
Somewhere Over the Freaking Rainbow (A Young Adult Angel Romance) by L.L. Muir Somewhere Over the Freaking Rainbow (A Young Adult Angel Romance) by L.L. Muir Jan. 30, 2012 $3.99 75865 words Sample 10%
Ours is not the only world that's gonna get rocked.
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L.L. Muir lives with Superman in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. They are raising numerous super-heroes for society, but none will wear tights. Currently, she writes Scottish & Regency historicals and paranormal fiction for both adult and young adult readers. She is represented by Cori Deyoe of Three Seas Literary Agency. Her hobbies are: *stalking kilt-wearers at the local Scottish Festival and Highland Games. *making up stories about those kilt-wearers *trying to get the men in her life to wear kilts
A Wide Open Mouth by Linda Guarin A Wide Open Mouth by Linda Guarin Jan. 30, 2012 $0.99 1400 words Sample 50%
Come along on a journey through the animal world. Say their sounds and read along with this fun rhyming book.
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SALLY SINGER has a BS in Education. She is a retired elementary school teacher, preschool principal and preschool teacher. Teaching has been her avocation. A life devoted to children and education is shown in her writings. LINDA GUARIN has a Masters in Education and a BA in journalism. She has taught in the Peace Corp in Africa, Thailand, Fort Collins, CO and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Presently she is a stay at home mom whose 3 year old son inspired this book. Being a survivor of a long battle with Leukemia a portion of our profits will go to Children’s Leukemia.