Girl Child

Bayr of Saylok, bastard son of a powerful and jealous chieftain, is haunted by the curse once leveled by his dying mother. Bartered, abandoned, and rarely loved, she plagued the land with her words: From this day forward, there will be no daughters in Saylok. Raised among the Keepers at Temple Hill, Bayr is gifted with inhuman strength. But he’s also blessed with an all-too-human heart that beats with one purpose: to protect Alba, the first girl child born in nearly two decades and the salvation for a country at risk.

Every year the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster named Glerk and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, Fyrian. Xan rescues the abandoned children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey.

From the author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller, Letters from the Looney Bin Molly Cross believes she’s a princess in The Land of Pretty—a place where dolls speak, unicorns laugh, and bad people can’t reach her. But when her dark alter ego, Pen, takes control, even her therapist isn’t safe. When Molly’s life ends in tragedy, Dr. Lindy Wellbrook is left replaying every recorded session—searching for the truth that slipped through her fingers. What she uncovers in those tapes is darker than anything she ever imagined. The Little Girl: The Case of Molly Cross, is a chilling descent ...

Age Level: 8 and up Grade Level: 3rd and up My name is Melissa, and I’m in the 6th grade. I’m not good at math and cheated on my homework so the other kids wouldn’t laugh at me. Now I’m in the county math competition surrounded by geniuses and they expect me to win for the team! If that wasn’t bad enough, I’ve got a fast-talking cat who’s great at math and wants to help (and also thinks he’s a Karate master). I don’t know how I’m going to get out of this mess but I’ll never cheat again! My Cat Ate My Homework is a hilarious fantasy for kids, teachers, librarians, and ...

Age Level: 7 and up Grade Level: 2nd and up Over 2000 five-star series ratings and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! How much trouble can a talking fox be? My name is Jonah Johnson, and I'm in the 6th grade - but please call me Joe. My whole world was turned upside down when I met a talking fox. He's my best friend now, but Fox is in danger after the school bully, Shane, caught him talking to me at my twelfth birthday party. To make matters worse, I've got to worry about Old Nelly's rotten eggs! My Fox Ate My Cake is a funny fantasy for kids, teachers, and parents. It's an enjoyable story ...

What's the best day of the year? A birthday, of course! Stella Batts is turning nine, and she has big plans. Her family will be going to Pennsylvania to celebrate. That's where Stella's best friend Willa moved to, and Stella hasn't seen Willa for months. It's hard not to see your best friend for that long, so this is an important trip. But before Stella can get on the plane—disaster strikes! Now instead of a birthday weekend sleepover with Willa in Pennsylvania, Stella is stuck in a hospital room in her hometown of Somers, California, with a broken leg.

🌟 Empower the Amazing Young Girl in Your Life to Believe in Herself with Just 5 Minutes a Day!🌟 What if 5 minutes a day could help her conquer fears, embrace her unique self, and chase her dreams? 🔥 Does she struggle with self-doubt, hesitate to take bold steps or fear failure? 🔥 Do you want to inspire her to see her potential and face challenges with confidence? Well, you're in the right place! 📖 INSPIRING STORIES FOR AMAZING GIRLS WHO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES by inspirational author Sati Siroda is the perfect tool to help her discover her inner strength. This book features ...

Understanding Girls with ADHD does not shy away from key areas of controversy. How, for example, can a family know whether it's ADHD or another set of problems that's the primary issue? How does one deal with the potential use of medication, which is plagued by bad press and abundant myths but which can, as part of a multi-faceted treatment plan, provide great benefit if the right dose is found and if the doctor works with the family to monitor positive effects and side effects carefully?

How can Danielle understand "normal" if she has never experienced it? She was moved from town to town, kept hidden from society, and always felt like an outsider. Her innocence was brutally taken by someone she least expected. She harbored a dark secret that could devastate her family—a secret she fiercely protected. Would the burden of shame be too much to bear if the truth were revealed? As secrets are uncovered, Danielle plunges into a tumultuous descent with nothing to stop her fall.

In Superstar, Stella gets the chance to audition for her favorite television show, Superstar Sam, after a casting director spots Stella out for dinner with her family. He said she is perfect for the role. Stella rehearses her lines until she knows the part by heart. Her little sister, Penny, is jealous, but sometimes older sisters get to do things little sisters can't. But the audition doesn't go as planned. Stella was sure she had the part. Now, will she ever get a chance to show her acting skills and meet her favorite actress?

Emma, Aiden and Gina stand on the brink of a new life. After the trauma of Aiden’s abduction and return, they are slowly healing and returning to a fragile normality. Emma is desperate to protect her children, but the world is fascinated by Aiden, the silent child who is finally learning to speak for himself. Against her better judgment, Emma allows her son to attend a talk show. Her worse nightmare comes true when her daughter, Gina, is snatched from the studio and a chilling game begins.

Age Level: 7 and up Grade Level: 2nd and up Over 2000 five-star series ratings and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! A talking fox is so awesome! My name is Jonah Johnson, and I'm in the 6th grade -- but please call me Joe. My whole world was made better when I met a talking fox. I'm about to find out how Fox got the ability to walk and talk like humans. But before I can, we have to avoid a whole new enemy that wants to take Fox away. My Fox Ate My Alarm Clock is a entertaining fantasy for kids, teachers, and parents. It's an enjoyable story for children in elementary and middle school, and ...

Empower your child's social success and bring peace to your family life, even if ADHD's demands seem overwhelming. Do you feel drained from constant battles to maintain a routine with your ADHD child? Are public meltdowns a frequent, intense struggle that leave you feeling helpless and judged? Do you crave effective ways to communicate with teachers, balancing advocacy without seeming overbearing? If you answered "yes," you're certainly not alone, and this book can be your guide. Parenting Kids with ADHD Decoded taps into crucial scientific insights, offering parents actionable strategies ...

Located deep in the Canadian wilderness, Snowfields Academy is the premiere school for equestrians from around the globe. With only a handful of students admitted every year, only riders who have the potential to win world-class tournaments are invited to attend. Shaman, a stallion new to Snowfields, has proven to be too much for the school. He’s too wild, too dangerous, and too unpredictable for even the most experienced riders on campus. Unexpectedly, the one person who can calm him is the girl least likely to become a student at Snowfields.

Dana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team must learn how to deal with their biggest rivals, the Superiors. When the Superiors don't play fair, the Raiders learn a valuable lesson in sportsmanship.

Are you afraid of the dark? Stella Batts never thought she was. In fact she's not feeling afraid of anything right now. She's just excited. Her class read the most books out of every class in school. The prize is a sleepover in the library. What could be better than that? Everyone is in pajamas, even the teachers. The kids break off into groups to go on a scavenger hunt. That's when Stella finds a really old book by an author who is also named Stella B. Though the subject matter is nothing this Stella would ever write about.

A prince is in River Heights. A prince! Granted, he's from a relatively minor royal family, but still. This is big news. The headlines get even bigger once the prince is found toting a painting for his family's good friend, Mrs. Mahoney - because within hours of his arrival, the federal authorities arrest him. They suspect he stole the painting from his family.

When weapons and armor mysteriously disappear across the region, Mulan embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. With a war brewing just beyond the Wall, finding the missing munitions is crucial to defending their land and way of life. Join Mulan and her friends, Cri-Kee, Kahn, and Mushu on this exciting adventure as they race against time to uncover who is stealing their weapons before the invading enemy launches their attack.

In Dressed to Steal, hot young designer Alicia Adams is opening a boutique in her hometown of River Heights. The press is all over the event. When the big day comes, tons of people show up, but when the crowd presses forward, the store window is smashed and people are injured. Later Alicia's most expensive dress is destroyed, and her store is vandalized. Nancy may not be into fashion, but this is one case she's ready to size up.

Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child's soul as she searches for her place in the world.