Ichabod Surname never imagined he’d be a stowaway on a pirate ship captained by none other than Captain Mustache himself—but that’s exactly what happens when he and Charles find one docked at the marina one day after school.Ichabod has always dreamed of becoming a pirate. But he’s quickly disappointed by Mustache’s desire to stay on land than risk the high seas for an elusive treasure, all because they’re afraid of a little bad luck.When Charles and Ichabod have a fight, Ch...

Michigan's Upper Peninsula is blessed with a treasure trove of storytellers, poets, and historians, all seeking to capture a sense of Yooper Life from settler's days to the far-flung future. Since 2017, the U.P. Reader has offered a rich collection of their voices that embraces the U.P.'s natural beauty and way of life, along with a few surprises.The seventy plus short works in this 9th annual volume take readers around the U.P. from the Keweenaw to the So...

What would you do if you found a dragon egg at your bus stop?Ichabod Surname never imagined he’d be spending a Friday afternoon cross-country skiing with a grandma dragon—but that’s exactly what happens when he finds a giant egg on the way to school.For as long as he can remember, he has been at war with his siblings because he thinks outside of the box. He stays invisible at home and school, but for the first time in his life, he may be the key to restorin...

Are you a saint or a sinner? Or maybe—like all of us—you’re a little bit of both. Our lives and our journeys are unique and complex, and rarely does any single one of us fit into a neat little category. So what can we do to make our lives come into focus? How do we let God explain to us how our little puzzle piece fits into the grand masterpiece? In Letters to God’s Children, author Teri Fahey shares how her own path unfolded, offering an easy-to-read, uplifting message that is packed with...

Are you a woman of faith wanting to shine your light in the business world? Are you wanting to step more fully into your identity as a daughter of the King? Do you want to rise in confidence, reclaim your power from the enemy and increase your faith? Are you ready for a battle plan to wage war on the feelings of imbalance, overwhelm, unworthiness and fear? Are you ready to rise to your purpose and claim your crown? This 30-day devotional is for you! Brandie and Natalie were there: feeling ...

The Henderson Writers Group challenges its members each year to submit works for blind judgement. Those with top scores are presented here.Enjoy this multitude of works written by Beverly J. Davis, Brandi Hoffman, Pat Kranish, David R. Long, Keiko Moriyama, Rick Newberry, Chike Nzerue, Wolf O'Rourc, Lori Piotrowski, Donna Pletzer-DeVargas, Joe Van Rhyn, Valerie J. Runyan, Laura Engel Sahr, Judy Salz, Willow Seymour, Arleen Sirois, Nancy Sanders Tar...

Chicken Soup for the Soul’s first-ever humor collection, and the timing is perfect. This is storytelling at its funniest.If laughter is the best medicine, then this book is your prescription. Turn off the news and spend a few days not following current events. Instead, return to the basics—humanity’s ability to laugh at itself.Maybe you should even do a news cleanse for a few days! Hide under the covers and read these stories instead. Or read a chapter a da...

#1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen teaches readers to keep their days full of faith, praise, and victory.You would like to savor each moment, grow into your best life, engage in productive relationships, and see your dreams come to pass. But distractions, delays, and disappointments relentlessly hijack your plans and undermine your good intentions. While you can’t control everything that comes your way, you can cont...

A sinister puppet finally makes a new friend.A man learns about his bleak future.A killer has another painful lesson to teach.From the author of LESSONS AND OTHER MORBID DRABBLES comes this terrifying and amusing follow-up. 30 100-word shorts about horrible ghouls, monsters and deranged, bloodthirsty lunatics. In these drabbles, you'll run into kid-hungry goblins, sadistic dolls, zombies and psychopaths who believe that violence can solve just about anything.D...

Readers of Randy Alcorn's bestseller The Treasure Principle encountered a revolution in material freedom and generosity that utterly changed their quality of life. In this companion Bible study, the principles become personally applicable and more real than ever, with a powerful combination of biblical concepts, practical quotations from the book, thought-provoking questions, group discussion starters, and short Scripture passages for meditation and memorization. Managing God's investment ...

A collection of monologues for young adults from their teens to their twenties, organized by age group and gender, and including both comic and dramatic pieces. Monologues from this very popular collection have been included in three other anthologies.This second edition includes revised versions of two monologues as well as three additional monologues.

Do you eat when you’re bored? Or when you're worried or stressed out? Is it something you do for fun or to avoid doing something else? If so . . . the truth will set you free!In this Bible study, you’ll get hands-on experience with taking off the lies that make you overeat and putting on the truth that will set you free from the control of food. Through daily Bible studies and practical renewing-of-the-mind tools such as truth journaling and Scripture prayers, you’ll develop a habi...