“What could a far-away galaxy possibly have to do with a middle-school genealogy assignment? Astara is about to find out. Fast-paced, full of surprises . . . and the excitement keeps building right up to the very end!” –Pamela Taylor, best-selling author of the Second Son ChroniclesOn planet Delphi, a secret government experiment leads to babies born with supernatural powers. As they grow older, their powers and abilities become stronger. Government leaders, fearing their secret will be discovered soon, decide to take the children away from their parents. But five rogue families flee Delphi taking their children to begin a new life on Earth in 1947.Pursued by Delphi authorities, the families escape their doomed starship in a life pod. While U.S. military and federal agents search crash sites near Roswell, New Mexico, the alien families are rescued by a rancher and his two grandchildren. As federal authorities close in, volunteers for SIEL (Search for Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life) disguise the aliens as humans giving them new Earth names, identities, and lives.Seventy-five years later, an alien granddaughter, Astara Spurlock, researches her family roots for a class project. Finding her search stymied, Astara emails the Federal Witness Protection Program for help. Then her unusual DNA test results send shock waves from Earth to the planet Delphi, placing the Spurlock family in grave danger. Will anyone be able to save the aliens Spurlock?

Teach Emotional Control to Children through a Magical Story!Petey is a good boy who plays quietly in his home - but even the best kids can feel really, really mad sometimes! When a mischievous tiny troll in blue boots appears and starts causing trouble, Petey's anger explodes into tantrums that leave him feeling confused and upset.Will Petey learn to recognize his big emotions? Can he discover the secret to taming the troublesome troll that represents his temper?Accompanied by charming illustrations, this heartwarming picture book imparts a timeless lesson about managing overwhelming feelings and the uplifting power of emotional self-regulation. This engaging journey will be a cherished bedtime read for kids aged 3 to 7 and up.From Petey and the Tiny Troll: "We all have a small angry troll that's inside. Sometimes we can't calm him or tell him to hide. He creeps out and takes over, and then he has the say! But, I promise, it does not have to be that way."Values-based Stories Teaching calmness toddler books are essential but challenging. We can say "calm down" repeatedly, but until these values come to life for the child, emotional regulation lessons rarely sink in. This thoughtful big feelings toddler storybook uses storytelling to create an unforgettable experience that helps kids understand their emotions on a deeper level.Perfect for parents searching for books about toddler patience and calming down toddler emotions, this toddler emotional coping story provides practical tools for managing frustration. When young children struggle with books for angry preschoolers that don't connect, Petey's adventures offer relatable scenarios and simple solutions.This stories for preschool calm down collection standout teaches children that, no matter how upset they feel, they have the power within themselves to take deep breaths, count down from five, and transform their anger into patience and joy!Note: Comes with an interactive counting game at the end of the book to help children practice their calming countdown skills! An ideal addition to any library of toddler anger tools in stories that parents and educators use to help children recognize and manage their emotions in healthy ways!

An unexpected treasure. A treacherous journey. A thrilling adventure that will shape her future.Jane lives on an island of trash. And even though she has to scavenge garbage and deal with sinister robots, she still loves her home. It’s all she’s ever experienced, from her most cherished memories to her foggy past that she can’t quite remember.But when a doll shows up in the latest batch of garbage, everything changes. Unlike the rest of the junk, the doll is in excellent condition, including its tag which reads, “Please return to Gloria Thatcher.”Convinced it arrived by accident, Jane vows to return the doll to its rightful owner. There’s just one problem—nobody has left the island before, thanks to the tyrannical robots guarding the Docks, a dangerous place with a mysterious history.Will Jane find safe passage to the Lands of Luxury? Will she uncover the secrets of her past?Embark on this thrilling adventure where Jane and her friends discover the importance of hardship and the beauty in sharing stories with life’s greatest treasure—our friends and family.Please Return to the Lands of Luxury is the first book in this exciting series. Join Jane, Rodney, and Timothy as they explore a distant world, much unlike their own. These riveting tales are packed with an abundance of action, plenty of heart, and timeless themes.

JordieMy name is Jordie, and I am a Finder. It is my job to match the best human pet with its new owner. I choose the pet based on my client's personality, lifestyle, and climate where each lives.But this story isn’t about me. This is Marco’s tale.MarcoI was named after the famous explorer Marco Polo. My grandfather wanted me to leave the island, explore the world, and have grand adventures. But that’s not what I wanted; I wanted to live a quiet and peaceful life on my island.But then Grandfather passed away, and Jordie took me to live on another planet…as a pet!Now, here I am, eleven years old and living on a different planet. The alien guy I’m living with, Jutte, is pretty cool. But there is a a sea dragon that tries to eat me, and another alien that wants to hurt me.It’s okay, though; I got this. I am Marco.

Win the lottery? Congrats! You get to fight the dragon—to the death!Each summer, the kingdom of Dunbury holds a lottery. The prize? The right to face the Black Dragon in a fight to the death.Nobody ever returns.Widespread hunger. Banned Books. Harsh royal decrees to keep the citizens in line. After nearly fifty years, the poor, downtrodden people in the isolated country between the mountains and the sea have lost all hope. Somehow, mysteriously, the cruel King Goodheart controls the dragon. And with the dragon, no one dares defy him.Until thirteen-year-old Lucky Grayblock, the clumsy, gangly, decidedly unlucky assistant in the dusty old library, finally becomes eligible for the dragon lottery … and discovers one last chance to turn everyone’s luck around.“Scott is one of those rare writers who can and does cross genres, and do it well. You never know what kind of story you’ll get from him, but you do know that it’ll be good.”— Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo Award-Winning Writer and Editor

Simone leads a double life. As a covert agent, she walks in the footprints of her spy mother, darting between the shadows. If she’s not sleuthing, she’s icing eclairs and dusting pastries in her father’s patisserie. When a notorious thief returns to Paris, the patisserie is threatened, and Simone questions everything. She and her father must participate in the exclusive Chocolatiers’ Ball to redeem themselves and catch the thief. Simone’s concealed life is crumbling, the shop hangs in the balance . . . and now she needs a ball gown! Life in a French patisserie may not be as sweet as she thought.