Publisher: Treehouse Books
A lonely village man prays for a wife... Then discovers a beautiful woman on the beach... This story is most suitable for high middle grade ages, YA and above. This is book 2 in our Traditional Mermaid Folk Stories collection.
Author Matt Wallace delivers a deeply moving story exploring that first formative friendship, navigating challenging family circumstances, and finding hope and strength in a forgotten desert town. Perfect for fans of Ernesto Cisneros and Julie Murphy. The isolation and bullying Stan suffers at school are nothing compared to the war at home. After he tries and fails to defend his mom by standing up to his abusive father, Stan decides there is only one solution to finding a new self-confidence: he must learn how to fight. Tragic events have split the two sides of Elpidia’s family into fighting factions. Every day she finds herself outnumbered by her cousins on the schoolyard. After the latest beatdown, her grandmother decides Elpidia must learn how to defend herself. Stan and Elpidia seem like total opposites, but when they both wind up with the same reclusive trainer, they find an unexpected friendship as they work together to overcome their bullies. But when Stan gains the attention of a powerful gang leader, it threatens to pull him away from his new best friend. Will their dreams for the future be enough to get them out of this small town?Show book
Power Pup tangles with tiger sharks! Calvin Quinn and his partners--investigative journalists Alex Digger and Mittens Meow--escape the recent stress of Bowwow for a vacation in a beautiful Hawaiian state park. When a pod of sharks attacks helpless surfers, Calvin risks discovery and transforms right on the beach into his superhero alter ego, Power Pup. After saving the surfers from immediate danger, Calvin and his friends uncover an organized plot to tarnish the state park’s reputation. And possibly, another dastardly villain lurking in the shadowy depths. Will Calvin summon enough courage to overcome his fear of sharks and save the day before anyone else is hurt? And will this be the mission Mittens finally learns his superhero secret? This is the third book Power Pup book, a funny Christian middle grade series for kids ages 9-13.Show book
Beauty isn't everything, as Medusa learns. Find out how the goddess Athena teaches this lesson in this brilliantly illustrated Greek myth. Pink level for your fluent reader.Show book
With contributions from diverse voices and children around the world, the Love God Greatly Bible Storybook tells 40 Bible stories and gives glimpses into how far and wide God's love stretches. By highlighting Scriptural truth, global perspectives, and God's great love, kids will learn that the gift Jesus gave is for every person, in every country, from every culture. This Bible storybook features40 Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments;Bible story reflections written by women from around the world; andshort, easy-to-follow prayers. Written and designed for children ages 5–11, this Bible storybook allows kids to see how their peers around the world imagine beloved Bible characters. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, and birthdays, this Bible storybook is a gift that keeps on giving. Buy your copy today and watch as the special children in your life fall in love with God's Word.Show book
Lucas no longer needs a pacifier. After all, he's already a big kindergartener! And besides, Lucas has a great idea how he can easily do without his pacifier ... Pixi bedtime stories for children: listen and fall asleep. This is an auto-narrated audiobook.Show book
"For the Good of the Team" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a heartwarming tale of sportsmanship, leadership, and camaraderie. Stuart Harven, the youngest captain in the history of Manning School, faces the challenges of leading his team to success. As he introduces new training methods and overcomes setbacks, the story highlights the true spirit of teamwork and perseverance. Set in the early 20th-century world of school football, this novel is a timeless tribute to determination and the bonds formed on the field.Show book
