The Chronicles of Connor: Zombie Rising, follows the adventures of Connor as he discovers that the world as he knows it, is in grave danger from a zombie apocalypse.In an effort to prevent the zombie apocalypse, the government has formed a secret organization to combat the threat. Connor accidentally encounters the leader of this organization and when the kindly Professor Saint Graham saves Connor's life, Connor decides to enlist in this secret organization.Connor soon disc...

Cross swords with a blue-skinned pirate and unravel the mystery of the masked spellcaster in this second book of the Stone of Tymora trilogy!Though robbed by a masked spellcaster and left for dead by a demon, twelve-year-old Maimun refuses to give up the magic that rightfully belongs to him. After reuniting with dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden and Captain Deudermont's crew, Maimun sets off on a sea-faring chase that will test both the strength of his spirit and of his friendships. As peri...

Nearra does not know who she is or where she lives, but she does know one thing: someone wants her dead. Her only hope lies leagues away, in an ancient temple, where healing clerics may be able to restore her memory.A helpful young ranger, a failed warrior, a sneaky elf, and a kender wizard offer to accompany Nearra on her journey. She soon learns her newfound friends have secrets of their own. As goblins, an angry minotaur, and a vicious green dragon attempt to stop them at every ...

A beloved collection of classic fables that has inspired readers for centuries. Filled with talking animals, clever characters, and memorable lessons, these short stories explore honesty, kindness, wisdom, patience, pride, and human behavior through simple yet powerful storytelling. Each fable delivers meaningful moral lessons that remain relevant for readers of all ages, making the collection both entertaining and educational. Written by Aesop, this timeless classic continues to teach and...

"[A] gracefully narrated, arrestingly illustrated myth originating from the Karuk people" about a coyote who steals fire and shares it with the world ( Publishers Weekly).There was a time when the animals had no way to keep warm in the winter, because the miserly Yellow Jackets kept fire for themselves at their mountaintop home. But wise old Coyote devised a plan to trick the Yellow Jackets and steal a burning ember. As the Yellow Jackets...

The Carrington children are on holiday in the Lake District when they discover an injured badger cub lying in a ditch. The animal is cared for by their host, the owner of their holiday home and a former vet. When the injured beast is at last ready to be returned to the wild, the children learn of a plot by badger-baiters to dig out the local sett and use the animals in their violent, evil and extremely gruesome pastime.Immediately the children try to warn people, but few adults bel...

Grandmother's story of the Chinese zodiac animals: Naomi wondered why there is no Year of the Cat in the Chinese Zodiac. So when Naomi's grandmother called from Japan, Naomi asked her to explain. Grandmother told Naomi the altered story about zodiac animals from great Old China, how twelve animals raced to share their good traits with people born during the years each of these animals are honored. Not content that her beloved cat was not among those honored, Naomi decided to celebrate her ...

Emma's life has been hell since she moved from sunny California to a remote Alaskan town. Abandoned by her father and living with the guilt of causing her mother's death, she makes a desperate dash for freedom from her abusive stepfather. But when her car skids off the icy road, her planned escape leads to further captivity in a world beyond her imagining. Dragged across the tundra by an evil mountain man and his enormous black wolf, she learns that love can be found in the most unexpected...

The baby turtles are in trouble! What could be the problem? The Animals send a team to find the little turtles, but would they be able to help them? This time Hippo decides to go along on the mission.

6 More Scary Halloween Stories for Teens!We challenge all teens to read these bone-chilling Halloween stories from the authors of The Gobblerand 6 Scary Halloween Stories for Teens! These tales of terror are aimed towards teen readers of any gender, and are quick and easy to read and enjoy. But beware! You might lose sleep if you read them alone just before you turn out the lights!Stories:The Clown StatueThe SamaritanS...

It is cold and the Animals fear they are once again in great danger! They must find the snow that is kept at the top of the Earth. Ostrich has a second chance to show his courage. But will he be able to complete this mission? Will he save the Animals?

The elephants are migrating and Young Elephant had forgotten that his best friend was still sitting on his head! That is how Mouse came to migrate with the elephants.This is a beautiful story about an unusual friendship that helps Young Elephant through some special moments of his life. It is suitable for children of all ages, even for the big children who like to call themselves "adults".