Family Adventure

Now that Septimus, Jenna, and Beetle are 14 years old, they have assumed larger roles in their Magykal world. Beetle is the Chief Hermetic Scribe of the Manuscriptorium and Jenna will soon be Queen, but Septimus is still battling the remnants of the Darke Domaine, which will remain until the power of the evil Two-Faced Ring is destroyed forever. To accomplish that, the ancient Alchemie Fyre must be relit - a task that sends Septimus to the very origins of Magyk and Physik.

Book two left off with Gregor reading the Prophecy of Blood: a prophecy that calls for Gregor and Boots to return to the Underland to help ward off a plague. But this time, Gregor's mother refuses to let Gregor return to the Underland...until the rat Ripred assures the family that Gregor and Boots are needed only for a short meeting, which the crawlers will attend only if their "princess" Boots is present.

Dave is 14 years old, living with his family in a cabin on Oregon's Mount Hood. Dave will soon enter high school, with adulthood and a future not far off - a future away from his mother, father, his precocious younger sister, and the wilderness where he's lived all his life. And Dave is not the only one approaching adulthood and its freedoms that summer. Martin, a pine marten (of the mustelid family), is leaving his own mother and siblings and setting off on his own as well. As Dave and Martin set off on their own adventures, their lives, paths, and trails will cross.

Before he can retire to work his Montana ranch full-time, he has one more important task to perform. A junior marshal who Tillman appointed in Laramie, Wyoming, a few years earlier has taken a wrong path and Tillman must remove him from office. Tillman leaves his two grown sons and his sister, Alice, on the ranch and sets out for Wyoming by railroad. Along the way, Tillman makes a few detours and stops to visit old friends and colleagues. As he travels south to Laramie, Tillman relives his life in flashbacks. From the Big Woods of Wisconsin, where he was born and met his wife, Tillman's ...

Teach your child patience !!! "You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. The forest monsters woke up & there was a sign on the tree. They had been invited to the Monster King’s birthday party. Everyone would ...

The four Melendy children live with their father and Cuffy, their beloved housekeeper, in a worn but comfortable brownstone in New York City. There's thirteen-year-old Mona, who has decided to become an actress; twelve-year-old mischievous Rush; ten-year-old Randy who loves to dance and paint; and thoughtful Oliver, who is just six-years-old.

Hidden pyramids, ancient tunnels, and unknown codes! Join a father and son as they explore mysteries using family-made advanced technologies. They use drones, robotic vehicles, scuba diving, desert treks, and much more to explore the globe and find connections between the ancient people of Latin America and Africa. Dan is the youngest of three children and has always felt overshadowed by his brother and sister. When the three find a lost tunnel under a pyramid in Guatemala, Dan is the best suited for exploring the long, underground tunnels and hidden places. His explorations have victories ...

Children's Book about Friendship Ages 3-8 Bedtime Stories with Important Life Lessons "The Cat, the Poodle, and the Parrot" is a heartwarming children's storybook that teaches little ones about friendship, kindness, and standing up to bullies. Perfect for bedtime reading with your preschoolers or as an early reader for kindergarten and elementary school children! What Your Child Will Learn: Friendship Values: Follow Cleo the clever cat, Puddles the fluffy poodle, and Polly the talking parrot as they show what true friendship means Kindness Matters: See how being kind can change someone's ...

Elizabeth had often fantasized about what life at Pemberley would be long before her marriage. Upon first impressions, the estate was grand and offered everything a lady could ever possibly want, including a handsome man who loved her. However, as dreams often do, hers is altered by reality. Pemberley, in all its grandeur, is in a constant state of decay and requires the care of a mistress to be returned to its former state of glory. However, when Elizabeth gladly takes up this responsibility, not all are pleased with the changes. An intruder, resentful of the interference, will go to great...

She was the quintessential party girl…until she met the guys who wanted more. Growing up in foster care, Vanessa learned early on that the best way to get through life was to be happy, cheerful, and most of all, never ask for anything in return. Now she’s working as a bartender in New Orleans and living life on her own terms. Sure, the party life sometimes gets exhausting, but she knows better than to form long-term attachments with anyone. Jason and Scott are business partners and friends who just bought the bar where Vanessa works. They’re completely captivated by her, but the dark-...

Josey Anderson had dreams of being the perfect wife, and everything seemed to fall into place during her fairytale wedding to Chase. Well, almost everything—there was that hilarious moment when the matron of honor unexpectedly went into labor! But hey, life is full of surprises, and Josey knows how to roll with the punches. Now, Josey sets out to find her dream Cape-style house, conquer her role as a reporter at the Gull Lake, Minnesota paper, and become a baking whiz and sewing extraordinaire. Piece of cake, right? But just when she's settled into the rhythm of her new life, Chase lands ...

Noah: Man of Destiny takes readers on a captivating, coming-of-age journey. Noah learns about the Most High while standing against a sinister belief system emerging throughout the land. Whether escaping legendary beasts, tracking kidnappers, or pursuing his future wife, Noah acquires the skills he will need when God calls him to his greatest adventure: surviving the global Flood. - Witness the struggle of a righteous man’s battle against a culture that thought of evil continually - Explore what it may have been like for a righteous man to relate to God before the Bible was written - Non-...

The Boxcar Children are helping a friend find out more about their family's history. But what they find is a mystery going back generations! Can the Aldens help their friend unlock secrets of the past - and present?

They were just your average suburban family... …until one glitchy AI, a burned agency, and a killer cupcake turned their quiet basement into the most dangerous command center on Earth. Meet the Mulraneys: Claire (ex-intelligence analyst turned overachieving mom), Michael (the dad with classified pasts and a pistol in his golf bag), Lacey (their teen daughter who hacks like she breathes), Maggie (the grandmother who knits explosives), and a talking phone named Bertram. Together, they were supposed to stay in hiding after the collapse of the global surveillance AI known as Needlepoint. But ...

A Short Story. Eliza Mayfield is a spirited young girl growing up on her family’s struggling farm, a place filled with cherished memories but haunted by uncertainty. Her father, Phil, dreams of becoming a writer, but mounting bills threaten to uproot the family from the land they love. Hoping to help, Eliza stumbles upon two mysterious strangers—Henry and Millie—who seem to know a lot about her family’s past. What begins as a chance meeting by the old fenceline turns into a series of enchanting encounters. Guided by Henry’s wisdom and Millie’s kindness, Eliza discovers an ...

Tom Tin, an innocent convict, is aboard a ship bound for Australia where he will serve a lengthy sentence in prison. To avoid this horrible fate, Tom jumps ship to nearby islands, but finds that the refuge he hoped for may just be another struggle for his freedom - and his life. Acclaimed author Iain Lawrence delivers another exotic adventure tale for young readers.

After decades of hiding, the evil Enchantress who cursed Sleeping Beauty is back with a vengeance.Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother! Against the will of their grandmother, the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced.

What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 Clues? What if you were given a choice - take a million dollars and walk away...or get the first Clue? If you're Amy and Dan Cahill, you take the Clue - and begin a very dangerous race.

Young Adult adventure Series, book one. Everything Niles Morgan has been told all his life is a lie. His father is on the run because he stole money from the chancellor of the planet so Niles is shipped off to Earth to live with the mother he thought was dead. He’s gone from private tutors to a public high school and now there’s a Valderonian battle cruiser circling the Earth looking for him because some of the money his father stole was put in Niles’ name. After a harrowing flight through space, Niles doesn’t want to go back just to be imprisoned for his father’s crimes. Follow ...

Set sail on an unforgettable adventure with "Cruising the Caribbean," your ultimate guide to exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean islands by sea. This comprehensive eBook is designed to help you navigate the world of Caribbean cruises, from selecting the perfect itinerary to making the most of your time on and off the ship. Begin your journey with an introduction to the allure of Caribbean cruising and discover why a cruise could be your perfect vacation choice. Next, identify your unique cruising style—whether you’re an adventurer, a history buff, or a luxury seeker, this...