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The Power of Two

Lori J. Sawicki

2014 Honorable Mention
200 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2014 Honorable Mention
The Power of Two won the 2014 National Indie Excellence Award and was selected as a 2013 Midwest Book Award Finalist. When sixth grader Jamie Corman is kicked out of Sadie’s Too Cool Club, she discovers what it’s like to be an outcast. Bullied by Sadie and ignored by her friends, Jamie wishes for a way back in. Then she meets Pru Wheeler—the strangest, smallest girl in sixth grade. Tiny Pru reads Robert Frost; understands Jamie’s self-centered sister and too-busy parents; and knows why Sadie holds all the power. After Sadie declares that both girls have Loser Syndrome, Pru and Jamie forge a friendship. And when Pru introduces Jamie to the game of lacrosse, they start a team that includes everyone who was ever shunned by the Too Cools.But just as the game catches on, a sudden, horrible tragedy brings Jamie face-to-face with Sadie in the biggest confrontation ever to happen at Wheatland Elementary. Will Jamie’s friendship with an unusual student help her stand up, even if she stands alone?

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Sir Princess Petra's Talent

The Pen Pieyu Adventures
Diane Mae Robinson

2014 Bronze Medal
106 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2014 Bronze Medal
Amazingly fresh, charmingly funny, and embracing timeless values of kindness, understanding, and believing in oneself. Book #2 in the Twelve-Time, Award-Winning Fantasy Series For Kids.Join Sir Princess Petra and her funny dragon steed, Snarls, on their zany adventures in this humorous fantasy series for kids . These multi-award winning dragon stories for kids 7 - 11 years are sure to entertain.Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen---they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly knight nonsense of hers! But when the king writes a new rule in the royal rule book that requires her to attend Talent School and acquire a princess talent certificate or suffer the spell of the royal magician, Petra, reluctantly, agrees to go. But who could have guessed what Sir Princess Petra’s Talent would be?"Diane Mae Robinson's fantasy adventure tale, Sir Princess Petra's Talent, is quite simply wonderful." -Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite"Another humorous romp through the world of Pen Pieyu has left me laughing and loving these amusing characters and their bold, morally directed adventures." -John J. Staughton"With imaginative, colorful prose and whimsical, lovingly-drawn characters with comical names that kids love, Robinson takes readers on a journey that is as message-filled as it is entertaining. "-Bjonsmom"Sir Princess Petra Talent’s is well written, the sequences of words build a sort of poetry and this style makes the story more and more poetic and enchanting." -AdvicesBooks"This is a fabulous story about who you are and not letting stereotypes define who you could be." -ShelleLP"This is a great sequel to "Sir Princess Petra! Ms. Robinson's writing style makes this adventure fun and gets you into the characters." -This Kid Reviews BooksOther books in this princess series for kids:Sir Princess Petra - The Pen Pieyu Adventures (book 1)Sir Princess Petra's Mission - The Pen Pieyu Adventures (book 3)

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A Secret in Time

Big Honey Dog Mysteries #2
H.Y. Hanna

2014 Silver Medal
225 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2014 Silver Medal
A dog detective mystery adventure for children ages 8 to 12
When Honey the Great Dane arrives at a dog show, the last thing she expects to meet is her doggie doppelgänger! Then her famous 'twin' is poisoned and Honey is asked to take her place in the show ring... She soon finds that the glamorous world of champions hides some ugly secrets. Are the Showgrounds really haunted by a Phantom Hound? What really happened ten years ago when a mysterious fire claimed two lives? And just how far will someone go to win the title of 'Best in Show'?

Join Honey and her canine gang of friends as they go on this action-packed adventure to solve the mystery! Perfect for fans of animal fiction, dog stories and classic mystery series like Nancy Drew and the Famous Five.

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- Curse of the Scarab
- Big Honey Dog Mysteries HOLIDAY COLLECTON

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George Knows

Mindy Mymudes

2014 Gold Medal
154 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2014 Gold Medal
An egotistical magical basset hound named George believes it's his duty to train and protect his 12-year-old Girlpup, a greenwitch named Karly. He and his Girlpup, must solve a murder as well as save their park from being developed. George is the perfectly designed familiar for the job.

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Lucky's Plott

A Plott Hound Tale
Libby Bagby

2013 Bronze Medal
60 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2013 Bronze Medal
Hunting season has finally arrived and Battle Cry, a Plott Hound, is on his first hunt of the year. Every ounce of him from his nose to his tail quivers with excitement. He eagerly anticipates romping through the woods with his Plott companions to see who can be the first to strike, tree, or bay. Little did he know that around the bend an event loomed that would change his life. Learn about the breed that North Carolina has recognized as its state dog by following this touching tale of Battle Cry's journey as he adjusts from hunting in the woods to celebrating his new life as Lucky.

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The Lost Crew

Sequel to The Pirate Bride
Ryan McKinley

2013 Honorable Mention
146 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2013 Honorable Mention
"The vacation may be over, but the adventure is just beginning." Just yesterday 13-year-old Rachel was thrust back in time to the year 1716. Lost in a strange era, she befriended a ship of pirates and fulfilled the myth of the Pirate Bride before returning to 2010. Happy to be reunited with her family, she is now worried that she does not know what happened to her newly found pirate friends. Follow Rachel as she searches the vacation island for clues about the fate of the pirates Reginald, Armand and Cookie, all while babysitting her zombie-obsessed 10-year-old brother, Steven. The Lost Crew is the exciting sequel to the Award Winning first-time novel The Pirate Bride by Ryan & Anna McKinley (2011 Readers Favorite Gold Medal, Children's Fiction; 2010 Foreword Review Book of the Year Award Finalist, Children's Fiction). The Pirate Bride sprang from the mind of then 7-year-old Anna and was expanded into a full novel in 2010 with the help of her father, Ryan. Since then, readers worldwide have been delighted by the humorous story about a young girl that uses her intelligence and creativity to rescue a ship of lost sailors. The Pirate Bride and sequel The Lost Crew, both beautifully illustrated by artist Jerry Bennett, highlight the value of family-love 'em or hate 'em, they will define us from the day we are born until the day we die. Rachel discovers this in The Pirate Bride and uses her experiences as the oldest sister in a family with 5 younger brothers as a way to relate to and then rescue the rowdy pirates. The Lost Crew begins immediately where The Pirate Bride leaves off, catching up with Rachel as she ponders the outcome of her previous day's adventure. While she is happy to be reunited with her family, she is upset that her new crew has disappeared into the waves while she made it safely to shore. With only four hours left before her flight leaves the island, Rachel must find a way to get away from her family and uncover t

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Tristan Wolf

Mariana Llanos

2013 Finalist
34 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2013 Finalist
One of the best children’s books of 2013, Tristan Wolf is a finalist of the Reader’s Favorite Awards, and one of the Top Ten Children's Books of The Gittle List.There is never a dull moment in Tristan’s life! Abandoned as a baby, he was raised by wolves and speaks the language of the forest creatures. But at eight years old, he discovers the truth – he’s not an animal, he’s a human! Despite his wolf mother’s warnings, he sets out to find out how others like him live. He makes friends with a hungry coyote who agrees to take him to a farm where humans live – if he will reward his “kindness” with some tasty chickens. But Tristan’s mission leads him into trouble, and fast! He encounters a lot of nervous chickens, a worried ex-race horse, and a group of panicked pigs that will make his journey even more exciting.This is a great piece of children’s literature for kids who love adventures! With its fun story line, and intriguing illustrations, this book is sure is to become one of your kid’s favorite children’s books!Next book in the Tristan saga: A Planet for Tristan Wolf

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Erby's Turn To Rake

Christopher Epling

2013 Silver Medal
34 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2013 Silver Medal
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Bullied Over Sandman's Falls

Barbara Bologna

2013 Finalist
52 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2013 Finalist
Pete is a typical young boy growing up in a world of computer games and superheroes. His younger sister, Adie, absolutely adores him and is always glued to his hip. They are busy preparing for a visit from his Aunt and older cousin Harold. Pete has been bullied by Harold in the past which has him dreading this visit. This weekend, Pete would rather be reading a story about wizards, vampires, and warewolves. Instead he will have to tolerate Harold's bullish ways and dodge the trouble this will cause with Mom and Dad. Little does Pete know, Harold's words and actions will lead to his worst nightmare. A day meant for fun and play, quickly turns into teasing and prodding by Harold, which throws Addie and Pete into the depths of darkness. Pete will need all his strength and wits to battle with a real monster that threatens to swallow them whole. Pete is about to experience the most dangerous, frightening adventure of his life. When we are children,we must learn to stand up for ourselves and the one's we love. We have all had our fair share of the "BULLY", and if lucky, were never left with a scar. Reality is, we do not live in a world of superheroes to save the day, and the bully never goes away. Pete's story shows us how easy things can escalate and gives us the faith to trust our instincts to prevail.

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The Adventures of Ralph Ribbit

Louise T. Constantinople

2013 Gold Medal
104 Pages
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Children - Grade 4th-6th

2013 Gold Medal
Time is running out for Ralph Ribbit Ralph Ribbit is in a panic. He's about to leave his lily pad home to travel far upstream to Leaps and Bounds, a sports store, to pick up shirts for the Muddyville Middle School track team. Ralph's son Reggie and the other frogs on the team are counting on him to get back with the shirts in time for the championship meet on Saturday. But the map to the sports store has suddenly gone missing, and Ralph doesn't know how to get there without it. Follow Ralph on his frantic race against time as he confronts obstacles that threaten to keep him from completing his mission. Will he make it, or will he let down not only his son but the entire team as well?