by admin | Dec 24, 2025 | Children & Middle Grade |
Humor, magic, and adventure abound in the third—and final—book of Caroline Carlson’s tween fantasy series, The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates.
Hilary Westfield is now a freelance pirate. After trying to prove herself to the VNHLP, she realized many members of the league weren’t all that honorable—not even very nearly. With Captain Blacktooth in cahoots with the Mutineers, the kingdom of Augusta—and all of its magic—is at risk.
What the League needs is a very honorable pirate to be their new president. So Hilary—with the help of her friends, including the always-spirited gargoyle—challenges Blacktooth to a High Seas battle. Winner takes all. Loser, at best, will be exiled.
Caroline Carlson has created a world where magic is currency, pirates are more charming than alarming, and a girl can choose a life as a pirate instead of a life in petticoats. And she once again delivers a story of high stakes, high seas, and high society in the hilarious and charming conclusion to the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series.
by admin | Dec 24, 2025 | Children & Middle Grade |
For fans of Warriors and Wings of Fire comes a magical adventure story about a street cat who’s mistaken for a wizard’s familiar.
“Whether furry, flippered or feathered you’ll
be taking a closer look at your family pet.” —Michael Buckley, author of The
Sisters Grimm and NERDS
When Aldwyn, a young alley cat on the run, ducks into a mysterious pet shop, he doesn’t expect his life to change. But that’s exactly what happens when Jack, a young wizard in training, picks Aldwyn to be his magical familiar.
Finally off the tough streets, Aldwyn thinks he’s got it made. He just has to convince the other familiars—the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert—that he’s the telekinetic cat he claims to be. But when Jack and two other wizards in training are captured by the evil queen, Aldwyn will have to use all of his street smarts, a few good friends, and a nose for adventure to save the day!
This delightful Indie Next pick is beloved by
hundreds of thousands of readers and was named to nine state award lists. Don’t
miss any of the exciting books in the Familiars series: Secrets of the Crown,
Circle of Heroes, and Palace of Dreams.
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by admin | Dec 24, 2025 | Children & Middle Grade |
Fifth grader Amy Prochenko is wildly unpopular. Then one day Amy meets Sherlock, a dog on the run from a university lab. Sherlock is not like other dogs: He can talk, he’s smarter than most of Amy’s classmates–and he needs Amy’s help. Suddenly Amy’s life is full of danger and excitement, and she finds she is becoming, of all things, popular. Best of all, she discovers in Sherlock the sort of friend she’s always longed for–and one she must protect no matter what the cost.
by admin | Dec 24, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Santa Sleuth (Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery)
The Zoe Donovan Mystery Series delivers small-town charm, heartwarming family moments, and just the right mix of humor, romance, and suspense.
It’s Christmas in Ashton Falls, and the newly blended Zimmerman household is bustling with holiday cheer. Zak is busy decking the halls, while Zoe is juggling a very different kind of task—tracking down a killer. Amid the mystery, she still finds time to make one little girl’s Christmas wish come true.
Filled with laughter, love, and a twisty whodunit, this is a Zak and Zoe Christmas you won’t want to miss.
by admin | Dec 24, 2025 | Mystery |
As soon as they meet, it’s murder.
When Jade Fitch opens a new-age shop in the picturesque market town of Hazeby-on-Wyvern, she’s hoping for a fresh start. Meanwhile, Fi Booker is trying to make a living from her floating bookshop as well as deal with her teenage son.
It’s just coincidence that they’re the only two people on the boat when local antiques dealer Freddy Stott drops dead while turning the pages of a book. Or is it?
After a grilling from the unfriendly neighbourhood policeman, Jade and Fi are left shaken. Can they prove they didn’t kill Freddy Stott? Was he even the intended victim? And can they trust each other?
Local gossip reveals a host of suspects, but with the police taking their time and hostility towards them growing in the town, Jade and Fi decide to investigate. Will that make things better, or much, much worse?
Murder for Beginners is the first book in the Booker and Fitch cozy mystery series, set in and around the English market town of Hazeby-on-Wyvern.
