Flossie’s Magic Carpet
When Flossie, a brave tabby with a magic carpet, wakes from a troubling dream, she knows her mission is clear: help two frightened children escape the cruelty of slavery. Sweeping across mountains, oceans, and time itself, Flossie must act quickly to outsmart cruel overseers, baying hounds, and danger at every turn. Set against the backdrop of the American South during slavery, Flossie and the Freedom Flight is a heartfelt tale of courage, hope, and the power of love. With a touch of magic and a whole lot of heart, this beautifully illustrated story introduces young readers to a difficult chapter in history in a gentle, age-appropriate way. A perfect resource for families and classrooms learning about bravery, empathy, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Transformed
Thirteen-year-old Jessica Davis' dull and average life ends abruptly when a vivid dream turns shockingly real, exposing dangerous family secrets. Flung into a world of shape-shifters, Jessica must begin training on a remote South Pacific Island. At first, homesickness seems her primary concern as she forges new friendships in this lush, tropical paradise. Yet her situation quickly deteriorates when she finds herself despised by a vengeful classmate and haunted with frightening visions of the guy she loves. While confronting these challenges, Jessica grows to realize her true potential, eventually discovering that not only has her physical appearance transformed...but also her soul.
Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer
A New Adventure Awaits At Periwinkle's BazaarLinnet Hill has spent her life behind convent walls, dreaming of a world of invention and possibility. When she's sent to work in a cluttered curiosity shop, she is determined to make the most of her freedom, and to find her lost friend, Dove. With her inventive mind and a stubborn streak, Linnet sets out to uncover the truth - about Dove, about Mrs Periwinkle, and about the flying machine that could change everything. But Linnet soon realises that freedom always has a cost.Linette and the Periwinkle Flyer is a heartwarming, high-spirited adventure about found family, rebellion, and dreaming big in a world that wants to keep girls small.
Bush Buddies
Join seven wild Aussie animals on the most chaotic, cheeky, and unforgettable outback adventure ever!When Bully the goat discovers the bush snack stash has vanished, the Bush Buddies leap into action. Led by a half-chewed map and full of bad ideas, this hilarious team - featuring a sunglass-wearing croc, a dramatic horse, a stick-swinging possum, a cranky camel, a headbutting goat, a sneaky python, and a lizard with two "heads" - must track down the missing treats through danger, mystery, and a LOT of questionable teamwork.Packed with laughs, learning, animal facts, and bushland mayhem, Bush Buddies: The Great Animal Adventure is a hilarious and heartwarming story about friendship, problem-solving, and surviving a journey when your guide is a goat.Perfect for ages 3-8 and every wild little explorer at heart.
Once Upon a Watermelon...
Everything happened on an ordinary day. When Li Li was having breakfast and Dad was singing. "Four-color flag... red and black... green and white are forbidden! Just blue and white flags are allowed." But Li Li wanted their own four-color flag, their perennial poem under the flag and the labels on their belongings. So, she ran to Dad's watermelon garden, the red and black, green and white watermelon. Where everything was supposed to change... Maybe the watermelon could be a secret between them... Everything happens on ordinary days. When Tina sticks the watermelon label on the car window and when Dad rushes into the car... This time "From now on, watermelon is forbidden!" But the path ahead is never closed. Maybe Tina's four-color bag or...? This time, you tell the clue! This story is based on a true event. In 1967, in the land of Palestine, watermelon was banned!
The Friends of the Echo Pen
The Friends of the Echo PenIntroduction Summary - The Friends of the Echo PenLogan Finch never imagined a small vial of lunar-squid ink, mailed by his distant pen pal Jinny Moon, would set three towns--and the world--spinning. Legend said any sentence breathed beside the liquid would write itself again one year later. Logan and Jinny intended to plant little seeds of encouragement, yet the magic also drew Crispin Shade, a lonely calligrapher who learned fear grabs attention faster than kindness. His glowing graffiti--false warnings about poisoned wells, collapsing dams, avalanches, and falling comets--panicked Maplebridge, Brightrock, the AmberDunes, and Frost fallFjord. Realizing their experiment had become a responsibility, the children created ProjectBrightEcho. Armed with diluted ink for rewriting, charcoal wash for erasing panic, rainbow paper feathers, and a chirping thermal scanner, they crossed deserts, glaciers, mountains, and city blocks. Whenever they found frightening messages they replaced them with hopeful lines such as "THEDUNESWILLSINGYOUSAFELYHOME," "THEICEKEEPSSTORIESSAFE," and "SINGLOUD, SNOWLISTENS," teaching everyone to listen first, write second, and finish each phrase with the motto "Write light, not fright." The mission blossomed. Mountain classes, lighthouse crews, nomad caravans, hospital artists, and web designers staged Feather Sweeps, pinning colorful quills beside rewritten texts and overlaying digital feathers on photographed threats. Bakers turned windows into pay-what-you-can gratitude boards; librarians hosted Echo Workshops; commuters discovered courage printed on bus tickets. Kindness, treated like a migratory bird, perched on barn doors, elevator walls, aurora-lit cliffs, and pocket notebooks. Each feathered reply proves that bravery can be gentle, that imagination is a compass, and that communities grow when children lead.This book gathers those ten adventures, from the first moonlit letter to the New-Year night when the ink trembled beneath a glass bell, waiting for new guardians. As you read--through marshmallow-comet fires, star-song flutes, and huskies under shimmering skies--you'll see how ordinary words can travel farther than footsteps. Pause, choose your sentence, and release it like a lantern for someone you may never meet. Hope I am already listening. Three Reasons to Read The Friends of the Echo Pen Whisper-bright chapters show children how calm words reshape fear, modeling mindfulness strategies such as reframing, deep breathing, and gratitude letters, boosting resilience and self-esteem while offering scenes that relieve stress. Following Logan, Jinny, and Crispin teaches readers collaborative problem-solving, listening, and inclusive language; these skills translate into stronger friendships, kinder dialogue, and a community spirit that celebrates every voice's contribution. Vivid adventures across deserts, fjords, and libraries weave science facts, geography, writing prompts into page-turning suspense, sharpening curiosity and vocabulary while making reading feel like a thrilling treasure hunt quest. Thank you for buying and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other unique events. Daily, your support and passion for storytelling motivates us. We are honored to be part of your special moments and hope our narrative offers you joy and magic. Thanks again for sharing our beautiful journey! Thank You, Book Description: Total Pages:118Book Size: 6" ? 9" - InchesCover: Soft, GlossyInterior book: Color Pages.
Teddy’s Rainbow Quest
Teddy's Rainbow Quest Introduction Summary -" Teddy's Rainbow Quest" Teddy's Rainbow Quest opens on a morning so fresh it feels enchanted: rain-washed leaves sparkle, and scents of pine, honey, and wildflower drift as if the forest has been polished for a secret event. In that luminous hush, young Teddy glimpses a rainbow arching across the sky and wonders whether its bright bands might truly touch the ground. While elders tease or caution that rainbows vanish when approach, Teddy's curiosity outshines doubt. Armed only with a red scarf, a backpack, and a few honeycomb sandwiches, he steps beyond the familiar borders of Whisper-Wood Forest to find out.His journey leads into landscapes where everyday nature and gentle magic mingle. Each chapter introduces new companions who embody simple but powerful lessons: a fox whose cleverness turns ordinary pebbles into courage; frogs that transform fog into music; birds choreographing sky-wide dances; a bow-topped mouse whose berry muffins taste like comfort during storms; an elephant as kind as warm rain; and honeybees that bottle starlight in their hives. From every meeting Teddy collects a gift-tangible or spoken-that fits perfectly inside his growing heart, even when looming mountains or sudden storms test his resolve.Beyond enchanting encounters, the story mirrors experiences children know: the exhilaration of first steps, the wobble of uncertainty, the relief of receiving help, and the glow of giving it. The rainbow, first a distant riddle, grows into a symbol of inner light that strengthens with every brave, patient, or generous act. Parents and caregivers are gently reminded that combining empathy and imagination can transform ordinary days into lifelong lessons. Whether read aloud at bedtime or explored independently, Teddy's adventure shows that goals are stepping-stones, not finish lines, and that even small gestures-sharing a muffin, humming a tune, offering a paw-can carry rainbow colors far beyond the horizon.Readers are invited to open the book as Teddy opens his door-heart pounding with wonder-and follow the rainbow through foggy ponds, buzzing meadows, crystal caves, and starlit valleys. They may discover, as Teddy does, that the brightest rainbows end not in pots of gold but in people who choose to keep their colors alive, lighting the world one gentle step at a time. Three Reasons to Read "Teddy's Rainbow Quest" Soothing imagery, kind characters, and a hopeful plot create a calming reading ritual that lowers anxiety, encourages warm emotions, and lets young minds unwind in a rainbow of imaginative peace. Teddy's friendships model empathy, cooperation, and problem-solving; discussing chapters together helps children practice conversation skills, strengthen emotional intelligence, and apply lessons that build kinder everyday connections with family and peers. Rich descriptive language and gentle suspense stimulate curiosity, expand vocabulary, and encourage critical thinking, letting young readers grow while savoring adventure scenes that deliver laughter, wonder, and page-turning lasting joy. Best Wishes, Thank you for buying and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other unique events. Daily, your support and passion for storytelling motivates us. We are honored to be part of your special moments and hope our narrative offers you joy and magic. Thanks again for sharing our beautiful journey! Thank You, Book Description: Total Pages:113Book Size: 6" ? 9" - InchesCover: Soft, GlossyInterior book: Color Pages.Suitable age: 8 - 12
The Dino Team
The Dino Team Introduction Summary -"The Dino Team" In RainbowValley's emerald center, dawn always feels like a promise of goodness. Golden light glides over whispering grasses, dragonflies trace silver swirls on the river, and puffy clouds drift across a robin-egg sky. Hidden among flowering cycads and towering tree ferns lives the Dino Team, a five-friend squad whose laughter rings off limestone cliffs long before the dew dries.Rex, the young Tyrannosaurus, once loved roaring for attention, but he now finds bigger joy in helpful feats-using tail and strength to clear fallen logs, lift friends to treetop snacks, or ferry water to thirsty sprouts. Each good deed curves his grin as wide as a crescent moon. Beside him steps Tara, a three-horned Triceratops with a map-maker's mind. She etches secret shortcuts and hiding spots in soft sand, marks them with colorful pebble codes, and guides any lost wanderer safely home.Stego follows with plates shining like shields. Patient and unflappable, he turns vines and branches into sturdy bridges or cozy shelters, viewing every broken stick as a new building block. In the sky above glides Ptera, a swift Pteranodon whose sharp eyes spot berry patches, weather changes, and stray hatchlings long before danger strikes. She dives low to announce, "Rain in an hour-cover the nests!" or "Follow me-a rainbow forms over MistyFalls!" Towering calmly over them all is Bronto, the gentle Brachiosaurus. She lifts boulders with ease yet treasures lifting spirits more-humming lullabies to calm nerves and bending leafy branches so even the smallest herbivores can nibble breakfast without stretching.Every morning the five gather at FriendshipRock, believing curiosity, kindness, and teamwork shine brighter than any claw or roar. When tangled nests need rescuing, mudslides block paths, or lonely hatchlings cry out, the Dino Team charges in with open hearts and high tails.Then, one sweltering summer morning, FireMountain rumbles awake, puffing smoke into the blue. Birds fall silent, ash tints sunrise orange, and leaves tremble with worry. The ground itself is asking for help-testing whether friendship's glow can guide RainbowValley through whirling ash and looming danger, proving that even the smallest acts of care can safeguard a world. Three Reasons to Read "The Dino Team" Mental-health boost - Immersing in RainbowValley's hopeful adventures lowers stress, offering children a calm mental retreat where bravery, kindness, and laughter replace worries, encouraging emotional resilience while delivering page-turning excitement and imaginative joy. Stronger social bonds - Reading together sparks conversations about cooperation, letting kids practice empathy while discussing Rex, Tara, and friends; shared storytelling sessions strengthen bonds, nurture listening skills, and inspire teamwork during playground adventures. Smarter, lesson-filled fun - Map-making adventures, engineering bridges, and sky-watching lessons promote critical thinking; young readers absorb geography, science, and design concepts naturally, becoming sharper learners who treat challenges as puzzles demanding creative solutions. Best Wishes, Thank you for buying and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other unique events. Daily, your support and passion for storytelling motivates us. We are honored to be part of your special moments and hope our narrative offers you joy and magic. Thanks again for sharing our beautiful journey! Thank You, Book Description: Total Pages:107Book Size: 6" ? 9" - InchesCover: Soft, GlossyInterior book: Color Pages.Suitable age: 8 - 12
The Treehouse Under the Sea
THE TREEHOUSE UNDER THE SEA Introduction Summary -"The Treehouse Under the Sea" Welcome to Tidepool Town, a bright seaside village wedged between emerald cliffs and a silver-blue sea. Its mornings smell of warm, salt-crusted bread and ring with gull squabbles, while dolphins draw looping glints across the harbor. Yet the town's greatest wonder lives in the minds of twelve-year-old twins Aria and Beck.With resourceful diver Kai and a clever otter named Ripple, they build a Submarine Treehouse-a living mangrove fused with ingenious machinery that can dive beneath the waves to explore water-filled caves few humans have glimpsed. Their playful summer project quickly becomes a race against danger when they uncover glowing coral forests, an ancient Octopus Library of shimmering scrolls, and secret blasting that threaten to shatter the fragile stone halls below Tidepool.The story traces the children's mission to defend this hidden realm, forging alliances with octopuses, dolphins, and skeptical neighbors while proving that courage and creativity are measured in heartbeats, not birthdays. They transform a confusing labyrinth into a beacon of safety: collapsible driftwood-and-steel arches brace collapsing ceilings, color-coded ropes chart safe passages, and townsfolk learn to paint banners, bake sea-salt cookies for volunteers, and stand midnight watch over the harbor. Readers follow neon-lit corridors, sip seaweed tea beneath ruby glows, and hear whale songs sung through shell flutes as a crystal orb seals a lasting covenant between land and sea.The tale invites every age to dive in, guided by lantern spores, reminding us that tomorrow is only borrowed and must be returned bright and whole. Within its pages scientists learn from kids, fishermen swap nets for survey ropes, and teachers discover that mangrove roots form the finest classroom walls. It celebrates friendships as resilient as coral, heroes of every size, and the power of teamwork, recycled ingenuity, and listening to the ocean's whispered gratitude. Adventure-and a promise to protect our blue world-awaits. So, step aboard the mangrove ladder, tighten your imaginary dive mask, and discover how small hands, paws, fins, and tentacles can rewrite the future together. Three Reasons to Read "The Treehouse Under the Sea" Mental-health boost - Immersing in Tidepool's hopeful adventure lowers stress, fostering calm breathing, imagination, and bedtime serenity. Young readers visualize glowing coral and cooperative friendships, nurturing resilience, optimism, and mindful gratitude toward nature. Sharper minds & stronger friendships - Following Aria, Beck, and Kai teaches teamwork, problem-solving, respectful dialogue; children absorb STEM concepts, coral ecology, engineering basics, equipping minds with social confidence and curiosity to navigate real-world challenges independently. Pure reading delight - Luminous settings, playful otter antics, and pulse-pounding rescues create page-turning excitement; vibrant illustrations and lyrical language keep young readers smiling, fueling imagination and cultivating lifelong joy for ocean-themed literature adventures. Thank you for buying and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other unique events. Daily, your support and passion for storytelling motivates us. We are honored to be part of your special moments and hope our narrative offers you joy and magic. Thanks again for sharing our beautiful journey! Thank You, Book Description: Total Pages:116Book Size: 6" ? 9" - InchesCover: Soft, GlossyInterior book: Color Pages.Suitable age: 8 - 12
The Mammoth’s Magic Carpet Ride
Introduction Summary - The Mammoth's Magic Carpet Ride In the far northern land of Woolly Valley, snow falls gently and slowly, each flake drifting like a delicate feather before settling on the icy ground. The landscape sparkles beneath the auroras, with glowing green ribbons painting the night sky. Among the mammoth herds that live in this serene, snowy world is a young mammoth named Milo. With soft cocoa-brown fur and curious amber eyes, Milo constantly wonders about the world beyond the surrounding mountains. He dreams about faraway places-deserts that hum lullabies, jungles glowing with light, and oceans where silver whales shimmer like moons. Each evening, the mammoths gather around the fire to listen to Grandmother Mammoth's magical stories about distant lands. Milo, though fascinated, has never left Woolly Valley. He often wonders whether adventure is real or just something to dream about. One clear, moonlit night, Grandmother Mammoth shares a secret-long ago, their ancestors hid a magical carpet in the Ice Caves. With just one touch, the carpet could carry a dreamer to wherever courage calls. The idea lights a fire in Milo's heart. The thought of flying above clouds and trumpeting at the stars thrills him deeply. As the others sleep, Milo stays awake beneath swirling auroras, dreaming of finding that magical carpet. Under a sky painted with colors, he makes a silent vow: to seek the ancient carpet, explore the unknown, and discover why adventure stirs his spirit so strongly. In that quiet moment, even the whispering wind seemed to cheer him on. What begins as a simple promise soon sets Milo on a journey full of wonder, friendship, and discovery-a journey that will lead far beyond Woolly Valley's icy ridges, into a world neither he nor the reader could ever have imagined. Three Reasons to Read The Mammoth's Magic Carpet Ride. Boosts Mental HealthThis heartwarming story encourages imagination, reduces stress, and provides comfort. Following Milo's magical journey helps young readers feel inspired, relaxed, and emotionally uplifted through storytelling. Strengthens Social Skills and ValuesBy exploring themes of friendship, courage, and kindness, children learn how to connect with others, understand emotions, and grow into compassionate individuals who value teamwork and shared adventures. Encourages Learning and EnjoymentThe book teaches life lessons about curiosity, bravery, and self-discovery while keeping reading fun. It helps kids become smarter through thoughtful messages hidden within exciting and magical storytelling. Thank you for buying and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other unique events. Daily, your support and passion for storytelling motivates us. We are honored to be part of your special moments and hope our narrative offers you joy and magic. Thanks again for sharing our beautiful journey! Thank You, Book Description: Total Pages: 107Book Size: 6" ? 9" - InchesCover: Soft, GlossyInterior book: Color Pages.
Web WeaverWi Fi
Web-WeaverWi-FiIntroduction Summary - Web-WeaverWi-Fi Perched on the snowy shoulders of the Snowcap Mountains, Pinevale is a pocket-sized village whose pastel stone lanes wind between cottages painted butter-yellow and blueberry-blue. Morning air carries the scent of fresh bread, and neighbors wave through frosted windows as readily as others flip porch lights. The heartbeat of Pinevale's connection to the outside world is a single fiber-optic cable clinging to the cliff like a silver ribbon on a gift. Through that line flow weather updates, music lessons, news headlines, and, for inventive twelve-year-old Anika Rai, endless online tutorials that fuel her workshop of blinking bird-house alarms and dancing paper robots. The cable is equally crucial to her best friend, joystick-savvy Rico Morales, who dreams of hosting the town's first esports tournament so distant cousins can cheer in real time. With Rico's humor offsetting solder fumes and Anika's promise to build custom streaming gear, the pair fill Pinevale's future with buzzing possibilities. Yet the mountains keep their own timetable. One stormy night, thunder shatters Glacier Ridge, triggering an avalanche that rips out fir trees and buries the shimmering cable under tons of ice and stone. Dawn finds Pinevale eerily silent: phones flash "NoService," bakery orders vanish, and Rico's grandmother frowns at an unsent email glowing on her dark laptop. Attempts to use satellite phones fail; the town clock falls uncoordinated; experts offer shrugs. Anika refuses to surrender. Borrowing a sled, she, and Rico vow to discover a messaging path no avalanche can destroy. High above the broken line they notice orb weaver spiders, tiny eight-legged engineers whose glassy silk has bridged treetops for generations. Realizing that these threads can carry light, Anika envisions weaving a living network where technology and nature cooperate instead of colliding. The moment she spots those moonlit strands, Pinevale's destiny intertwines with the spiders, ' setting the stage for WebWeaverWi-Fi-a groundbreaking system that will teach the world that resilience can be as delicate as silk and as strong as hope. Three Reasons to Read Web-WeaverWi-Fi. Reading WebWeaverWi-Fi fosters calm, resilience, and wonder from its story of collaboration with nature, inspiring hope, and stress reduction. Encourages mindfulness through imagery, modelling positive coping when facing obstacles such as the avalanche. Theme of teamwork teaches empathy and communication, prompting group discussions, classroom projects, and family conversations about eco-technology. Shared excitement over spider-wifi sparks friendships, boosting confidence and cooperation among readers everywhere. Engaging plot weaves STEM concepts-fiber optics, biology, renewable energy-into adventure, nurturing curiosity, and critical thinking. Vivid characters, humor, suspense keep pages turning, ensuring kids learn joyfully while becoming imaginative problem-solvers. Thank you for buying and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other unique events. Daily, your support and passion for storytelling motivates us. We are honored to be part of your special moments and hope our narrative offers you joy and magic. Thanks again for sharing our beautiful journey! Thank You, Book Description: Total Pages: 84Book Size: 6" ? 9" - InchesCover: Soft, GlossyInterior book: Color Pages.
The Mountain that Moved
Introduction Summary - The Mountain that Moved. Cloud-Top Mountain rose far beyond Brookhaven's orchards and brick cottages, a gray giant everyone trusted to stay still. Farmers consulted its mist-soft shoulders for weather signs, children traced its neat triangle in art class, and townsfolk wove legends claiming its broad back held up winter's stars. Life felt orderly-the blacksmith's bell chimed, robins sang from the lone oak, the stream carried frog gossip and spinning maple leaves, and the seasons kept dependable time. Then, on a brilliant summer night, a ground-deep groan rattled windows, toppled pencils, and sent weathervanes whirling while half-dreaming children wondered if thunder brewed inside the earth. The tremor lasted only a few racing heartbeats, yet at dawn every gaze snapped east in disbelief-Cloud-Top had shifted. Part of the once-immovable mountain had stepped aside, revealing an unmapped valley laced with mist and secret waterfalls that no tale, sketch, or elder's memory recorded. Even the oldest grandmother, guardian of Brookhaven's folklore, could answer only with silence and a slow shake of her head. Suddenly the town's most dependable landmark proved alive, reminding everyone that the ground itself breathes and chooses its own moment to speak. Curious youngsters pushed through ferns toward the gap, hunting hidden treasures, while their parents wrestled with equal parts awe and caution. The mountain's single rumble tuned Brookhaven's heartbeat, tutoring its people-and us-that nature is not a fixed backdrop but a living force deserving respect. Even the smallest heart, the story suggests, can join that force, helping great guardians like Cloud-Top keep the world in balance. Afterward, the bakery's chatter carried wonder, the blacksmith paused mid-hammer, and school lessons shifted to hurried debates about living geology. Farmers touched their fields with new humility, sensing soil, stone, and stream as partners, not property. While the council planned an adult expedition, brave children were already sketching secret maps, sure the restless mountain would share truths no textbook could, if only they listened closely enough. Three Reasons to Read The Mountain that Moved. Mental Health: Gentle storytelling about nature's resilience fosters reflection, reducing anxiety while encouraging mindfulness; children visualize breathing mountains and find reassurance that change can be safe, strengthening emotional resilience and inner peace. Social Life & Lessons: Shared discussions of the mountain's movement spark curiosity, helping children practice communication, empathy, and teamwork; analyzing geological mysteries turns Storytime into cooperative discovery, building social bonds and sharpening problem-solving skills. Enjoyment & Smart Growth: Vivid adventures through hidden valleys ignite imagination and expand vocabulary; as kids ponder tectonic forces, they absorb science concepts effortlessly, growing intellectually while delighting in page-turning suspense and wonder-filled illustrations. Thank you for buying and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other unique events. Daily, your support and passion for storytelling motivates us. We are honored to be part of your special moments and hope our narrative offers you joy and magic. Thanks again for sharing our beautiful journey! Thank You, Book Description: Total Pages: 114Book Size: 6" ? 9" - InchesCover: Soft, GlossyInterior book: Color Pages.
The Adventures of Pirate Jolly Jack
Pirate Jolly Jack has many sea adventures from his brown wood sailing boat. This latest adventure, we find Pirate Jolly Jack and his trusty crew encountering rough seas, and creatures that could sink their boat! Luckily, the "Sea Queen" comes to their rescue - just in time nick of time.
BearHero
Introduction Summary - BearHero Hidden within ancient Evergreen Valley stands a forest like a grand, green cathedral: cedar branches arch into vaults, morning mist glows golden, and moss-crowned stones keep watch over streams that sing of life. The valley's smallest glowworms and proudest stags sense its magic-and they trust its guardian, Bramble the Bear. Born during a meteor shower and marked with a shield-shaped birthmark, Bramble was destined for guardianship before his first breath. As a cub he listened to the river's secret tales-of distant oceans, dry deserts, and city parks whose young trees reached for sun-realizing every ecosystem is stitched to his forest's fate. Bramble vowed to protect Evergreen so that creatures everywhere could breathe, sing, and dream. His courage became legend: his growl calmed storm-tossed fledglings, his bright spirit guided lost fireflies, and birds carried news of the shield-marked bear far beyond the valley. People who had never seen a cedar crown still relied on its breath; they paused at kitchen windows, feeling grateful for unseen forests because somewhere a mighty bear kept them safe. This book follows Bramble through the greatest test of his life-a challenge that threatens every root, wing, and drop of water in Evergreen Valley. It starts with a strange scent on the wind and leads through quarries, marshes, and aurora-lit negotiations. Along the way, unlikely allies join him: Hazel the quick-thinking robin, MapleMane the steadfast wolf, and Daisy the marigold-caped mouse. Together they prove courage sprouts in every size and shape. So, lace up your imaginary hiking boots, breathe pine-sweet air, and follow the rustling leaves. Ahead lies an adventure where one bear's kindness ripples across oceans and deserts-and where your own footsteps, however small, can join the growing circle of guardianship. Three Reasons to Read BearHero Mental-Wellness Boost - Immersing in Bramble's gentle adventure calms thoughts, eases screen fatigue, and nurtures mental wellness by surrounding young readers with nature's soothing imagery, rhythmic language, and messages of courage and optimism. Social Connection & Empathy - Reading together sparks conversations about teamwork and environmental care, giving families and classrooms points for play and discussion while modeling empathy, cooperation, and dialogue toward every creature-great, small, and all. Smart Fun & Learning - Adventuring with Bramble sneaks science and stewardship lessons into scenes, sharpening curiosity about ecosystems, boosting vocabulary, and showing smart choices in action-yet the page-turning suspense makes learning feel like fun. Thank you for buying and gifting our book for birthdays, Christmas, and other unique events. Daily, your support and passion for storytelling motivates us. We are honored to be part of your special moments and hope our narrative offers you joy and magic. Thanks again for sharing our beautiful journey! Thank You, Book Description: Total Pages: 109Book Size: 6" ? 9" - InchesCover: Soft, GlossyInterior book: Color Pages.
It Gets Better
When Agnya shares her story with someone new, she means to give a glimpse into her world where she overcame her fears, her anxiety and her apprehensions. On a fine evening, she tells her parents that she'd really want to talk to children in burn centres to let them know; it gets better. Hence, the idea of this book. She wants you to know, that help comes in many shapes & sizes. She also wants the children to know - they'll meet many different people and doctors on the way; don't fear that; they will only help you get better each time. So, come along! Accompany her in the journey of discovering superpowers and in believing that the scars don't define her.
Howl of the Robot Werewolves
Something is infecting the robots of Shelter's secret laboratory. Normally peaceful and helpful, they have begun turning into machines that hunt and destroy. Cam Caper and his friends, Fil Locke and Tosha Santos, add werewolf robots to the growing list of mysteries they're determined to solve about their hometown. They keep their list in a notebook in their clubhouse. When a message from a scientist from the future appears in that notebook Cam begins to question everything he thinks he knows about Shelter, his friends, and even himself.
The Old Man
In the magical city of Lendiel, an elderly couple seek to pass on the responsibilities of their orphanage to their adopted children. However an enemy is even now threatening the mighty city and the elderly mother has a final request for her husband. She asks him to do something he has not done since he met her nearly sixty years ago.
Sever
This special 15th anniversary edition features a brand-new look! Rhine is caught between her unquiet past and her uncertain future in this third book in the riveting, New York Times bestselling dystopian young adult trilogy reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale. Time is ticking down until the virus takes its toll, and Rhine is desperate for answers. After enduring Vaughn's worst, Rhine finds an unlikely ally in his brother, an eccentric inventor named Reed, and she takes refuge in his dilapidated house. But the people she left refuse to stay in the past--while Gabriel haunts Rhine's memories, Cecily is determined to be at Rhine's side, even if Linden's feelings are still caught between them. Meanwhile, her twin brother Rowan's growing involvement in an underground resistance compels Rhine to reach him before he does something that cannot be undone. And what she discovers along the way has alarming implications for her future and for the past her parents never had the chance to explain--forcing Rhine to reconsider everything she thought to be true.
Europa
In this seventh installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies work to prevent a dangerous criminal from escaping prison in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne. The City Spies are ready to start fresh with a new home, new schools, and a new directive now that Clementine has come in from the cold and Le Fant繫me has been put behind bars. But their plans are put into jeopardy when Umbra threatens to attack multiple high-level targets across Europe unless he is released from prison. With intel leading them to Rome, Paris, London, and Amsterdam, the City Spies split up and race across the continent solving codes and chasing clues in an effort to thwart the attacks. With so many moving parts, the City Spies are going to have pull out all the stops if they have any chance to succeed at this latest mission.
The Lighthouse at the World's End
Nine and her friends must hunt down the priceless stargold locket to fend off a dangerous witch in the fourth and final book in the adventurous, magical, and brilliantly funny New York Times bestselling House at the Edge of Magic series. Nine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies hidden in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures, guarded by Nine's old foe--the formidable gangmaster of all the thieflings in London. Even if Nine can get her hands on the locket, the friends must find a way to release its power-- and for that they must travel through the World Between Worlds to the lighthouse on the Isle of Illusion, where nothing is quite as it seems...
Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow
A USA TODAY bestseller! In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow's life is about to turn upside down. When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel. She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon, and a red pool of blood. Embroiled in suspicion and danger, Morrigan leaps head first into a murder investigation, while also grappling with her ever-growing Wundersmith powers. And although her friends are there to help, she fears that could change if they learn she's keeping a terrible secret of her own. As shadowy forces awaken in Nevermoor, can Morrigan find a killer and solve the mystery in her own past ... before the clock strikes midnight? Jessica Townsend weaves a spellbinding tale of magic and mystery in this thrilling new installment of the Nevermoor series.
Fever
This special 15th anniversary edition features a brand-new look! Rhine and Gabriel navigate the treacherous outside world in this second book in the riveting, New York Times bestselling dystopian young adult trilogy reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale. Rhine and Gabriel may have escaped the mansion, but they're far from safe--outside, they find a world even more disquieting than the one they left. Determined to get to Manhattan and find Rhine's twin brother Rowan, the two press forward amidst threats of being captured again...or worse. The road they are one is long and treacherous, and in a world where everyone dies young, time is precious. Rhine must decide if freedom is worth the price, especially now that she has more to lose than ever.
Wither
This special 15th anniversary edition features a brand-new look! A teen fights to escape the wealthy family who kidnapped her to produce their heirs in this first book in the riveting, New York Times bestselling dystopian young adult trilogy reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale. Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. A botched effort to create a perfect humanity has left all males with a lifespan of twenty-five years, and all females with one of twenty--and the world has fallen into a state of panic. Geneticists seek a miracle antidote, desperate orphans crowd the population, crime and poverty have skyrocketed, and girls are kidnapped off the streets and forced to serve as wives and bear children for the scions of the rich and powerful. Despite her every precaution, Rhine is kidnapped and forced to become a bride. Kept under tight guard, and tossed into a glittering world of illusion, Rhine is given wealth and luxury beyond anything she's ever dreamed. Her every need is met...every need except freedom. With the help of sweet, caring Gabriel--a servant in the manor--Rhine will do anything it takes to escape, go home, and reunite with her twin brother. But Florida is a long way from Manhattan; her father-in-law, a scientist from the perfect, healthy "first generation" who is obsessed with finding a cure for this early death, is watching her every move and hoarding corpses in the basement; and her husband, Linden, is a far cry from the monster she imagined him to be. But in a world that continues to decay, and with only four years left to fight for, is there any room for someone like Rhine to choose her own path?
Relic of Thieves
For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. An ordinary girl's longing to return to the way things were sets off a chain of events that lands her and her best friend in the Underwild in this second book in the New York Times bestselling middle grade fantasy series The Underwild--perfect for fans of Greenwild and Rick Riordan. The best ways Anya knows how to cope with the struggles life throws her way is to keep her head down, stay invisible, and stick close to her best friend, Lizzie. Lizzie has been Anya's rock since second grade. Together, they pretend the world away. But when Lizzie moves out of state, Anya is left adrift and desperately lonely. One day, Anya follows a strange girl home from school and is shocked to see her go into the home of the woman who everyone in town swears is a witch. As Anya spies on the pair, she realizes the woman really does have magic--including a set of magical keys that can deliver you anywhere you want to go...keys that could reunite Anya with Lizzie. Anya has seen all she needs to; as soon as she has the chance, she steals the keys. But magic always has a price. The keys do bring Anya to Lizzie, but then the girls are transported to the dark and chaotic world of the Underwild. Before long, Lizzie is snatched away by a terrible creature! Now wracked with guilt and paralyzed by fear, Anya has no choice but to trust the girl from school, Senka, when she unexpectedly shows up and offers to help. But can Anya find the bravery locked away deep inside herself in time to rescue her friend?
Mission Microraptor
A boy tries to protect his new dinosaur companion by hiding out in the wilderness in this hilarious and action-packed first book in the R.A.P.T.O.R. middle grade series perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Jurassic Park. Finn is more of a video games and pizza guy than a hiking guy. So when his class takes a field trip to the Alps, he and his assigned partner Milo take a shortcut back to the hotel. On the way, they stumble upon an egg buried in ice and decide to take it with them. Later that night, the egg hatches and a baby Microraptor is brought back from extinction. Finn quickly bonds with the hatchling--who he names Arty--but he's not the only one interested in the paleontological anomaly. From agents of the British Museum of Natural History to corporate goons for hire, everyone wants to get their hands on the discovery of the century. Before they know it, Finn and Milo are on the run to protect both their lives and Arty's, seeking refuge in the woods. It seems like hiking is in their future after all...
Stay Away from the Tree House
Two friends venture out at night to see if a tree is really haunted in the fifth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! No one ever goes into the Fear Street woods at night. Not if they want to come out again. But Dylan and Steve just found a cool tree house there--one that's supposed to be haunted. Are the creepy stories true? Dylan and Steve are going to find out. They're spending the night in the tree house in the woods. Just the two of them...and maybe a ghost.
The Mastermind's Trap
In this sequel to A Study in Secrets that's Only Murders in the Building meets The Westing Game, Meg must figure out the identity of the mysterious Mastermind to save her school and her friends. After winning a scavenger hunt with her new friends--Tana, Zane, and Ryan--Meg Mizuno is looking forward to winter break and enjoying their grand prize of an all-expenses paid trip to California. But after learning that their boarding school, Leland Chase Academy (called Last Chance Academy by students), is in danger of shutting down, it's hard to enjoy the sun and surf. When they return, the Head of School reminds the student body of their mandatory participation in the Student Showcase, with the goal of bringing in needed funds to the school. If that weren't enough pressure, Meg discovers a new note: the Mastermind wants her to help him with one more scavenger hunt. This time, though, she must work alone, or else the Mastermind will not only ruin the school, but also publicly reveal secrets about all her friends that would turn their lives upside down.
The Mysterious Magic of Lighthouse Lane
A young empath spending the summer with her grandfather stumbles upon a bit of magic in this middle grade novel about letting in the light--perfect for fans of Barbara Dee and Jamie Sumner. Sixth grader Lucy thinks people are seriously overrated. People come with feelings, and Lucy can't escape them because of her so-called "gift" of empathy. She can feel the tension when her parents fight and can't escape the truth of what went wrong in her relationship with her former best friend. So when Lucy's parents suggest spending her summer vacation with her reclusive grandfather at his isolated cabin on Prince Edward Island, she jumps at the chance to get away from people, feelings--all of it. Lucy arrives at her grandfather's with a small suitcase and the only thing she really needs: her camera. From behind the lens, she can watch the world without having to feel any of it. While exploring her new home, Lucy finds her grandmother's old camera and a darkroom that hasn't been used since Nana passed away five years ago. Lucy starts taking pictures of the people in her grandfather's town and developing photos the old-fashioned way. The finished photos reveal everything about the subjects--their deepest fears and hidden desires. Along with a quirky neighbor and her reluctant grandfather, Lucy sets out to get to the bottom of the photographic magic. But can she uncover the truth of her grandmother's legacy and figure out what to do with the magical photos before summer ends?
The Frozen Curse
Oswin embarks on a dangerous journey to unravel the truth behind the enduring Freeze in this second book in the action-packed Ice Apprentices middle grade series that's perfect for fans of Skandar and Wilderlore. Oswin starts a second year in Tundra at the school for Ice Apprentices just as the Great Freeze threatens. He may have driven back the monsters, but masters are disappearing and trees with monstrous faces seem to be on the attack. When Oswin fails a test, he's kicked out of the training grounds for good. Tundra is running out of time and soon everyone will freeze to death...
Eye of the Fortuneteller
A girl is haunted by her worst fears after meeting a fortuneteller in the sixth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! Who's afraid of the ghosts of Fear Street? Not Kelsey Moore. She's lived on Fear Street all her life, and she's not afraid of anything. Until she meets Madame Valda--a strange old woman who says she can see into the future. She tells Kelsey that only fools are fearless. Kelsey just laughs. But Kelsey isn't laughing when she climbs into bed...and finds it full of disgusting sand crabs. Or when she goes for a swim...and finds the ocean swarming with giant jellyfish! Now Kelsey is on edge all the time. Has Madame Valda doomed her to live in fear forever?
Hawkeye & Spider-Man Take Aim
Hawkeye faces an old foe and learns what home truly means in this original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout! New York City used to be Kate Bishop's home, but now she only returns for official Hawkeye business or to visit her super hero colleagues. When Kate stops by the Stark Community Center, she's welcomed by a familiar face who's threatening to take away the new family she has built. Kate might think she can handle this battle on her own, but soon she'll realize that she has a lot more support than she may have thought. Join in the adventure in this chapter book that's perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud! (c) 2025 MARVEL
Vans & Villains
Nancy, Bess, and George embark on an ill-fated cross-country road trip in the twenty-seventh Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. When George wins an exciting contest from her favorite van life influencers to transport their camper van from Chicago to Los Angeles, she naturally invites Nancy and Bess along to live out her van life fantasies for seven days. But things quickly go sideways for the girls, from bad weather to mechanical problems, leading to personality clashes in a small, closed space. Worse yet, Nancy feels like someone is following them. Could someone be trying to sabotage the trip? Or is Nancy so used to solving mysteries that she's starting to see villains where there are none? Nancy had better figure it out quickly if their road trip--and their friendship--is going to survive the chaos.
Mo and the Crow
When a crow brings twelve-year-old Mo Tan a mysterious locket, she embarks on an unforgettable adventure through New York City to find its original owner. This is the first book in an new series about mysteries, friendship, and the fabulous world of birding. Mo just moved across country with her mom, and she's not happy about it. New York City is loud, it's cramped, and worst of all: it's the beginning of summer and she has no friends. When a crow lands on her fire escape one day and brings her a mysterious locket with a picture inside, Mo decides to try and find the owner. From the Upper East Side, to Brooklyn, to exploring her heritage in Chinatown, Mo's adventures with the crow show her everything her new city has to offer. With themes like divorce, moving, and making new friends, Mo & the Crow combines heartfelt moments with non-stop adventure that's perfect for fans of Turning Red and Maizy Chen's Last Chance.
In Search of the Pinmaker: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure
Skylar, Angela, Travis, and Sophie all received superpowers from enamel pins. But now they must track down the elusive pinmaker in this epic adventure, the sequel to In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure. But friendships are put to the test in the wake of the mysterious pinmaker's identity. Is this too much for the crew to take on? Four kids. Four pins. Four superpowers. One dark secret. And it's getting . . . bleaker. After a mysterious explosion during the night at the local theme park called FUNTASTIC PLAINS, Skylar, Angela, Travis, and Sophie each received an enamel pin that gave them superpowers. At first, the kids thought this was a random coincidence, but thanks to the former toymaker Mister Paul, they learn that's likely not the case. The theme park FUNTASTIC PLAINS may have a motto of "where fun lives," but the enamel pin crew thinks it just might be where fun goes to die. They'll need to work together to find the elusive Pin Maker and discover the secret behind their superpowered pins . . . before there's way more than just four kids with superpowers. In Search of the Pinmaker is the second in an all-new adventure series, Fantasy Pin World. It's perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Marvellers, and, of course, enamel pin collectors. "Delightful and engaging, Lawrence's debut is a magical, empowering adventure of friendship--you'll fall in love with the characters just as much as you'll fall in love with the pins they're collecting!" - Andrea Towers, author of the GAMER GIRLS series
The City Spies Undercover Collection (Boxed Set)
In this thrilling and bestselling series Stuart Gibbs called "a must-read" from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, five kids from all over the world become real-life spies--perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls. Books four through six are now together in a collectible paperback boxed set! Operating out of a base in Scotland, the City Spies are six kids from various parts of the world. When they're not attending the local boarding school, they're honing their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, observation, and explosives. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can't. Together, they face off against secrets in the ancient City of the Dead, threats against the UN Headquarters in New York City, and saboteurs of a royal wedding in London. This action-packed paperback boxed set includes: City of the Dead Mission Manhattan London Calling
The Magical Sucker
Find out if Leon's astronaut dream comes true as he unwraps a magical sucker. Discover the magic within!
Eye of the Fortuneteller
A girl is haunted by her worst fears after meeting a fortuneteller in the sixth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! Who's afraid of the ghosts of Fear Street? Not Kelsey Moore. She's lived on Fear Street all her life, and she's not afraid of anything. Until she meets Madame Valda--a strange old woman who says she can see into the future. She tells Kelsey that only fools are fearless. Kelsey just laughs. But Kelsey isn't laughing when she climbs into bed...and finds it full of disgusting sand crabs. Or when she goes for a swim...and finds the ocean swarming with giant jellyfish! Now Kelsey is on edge all the time. Has Madame Valda doomed her to live in fear forever?
Stay Away from the Tree House
Two friends venture out at night to see if a tree is really haunted in the fifth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! No one ever goes into the Fear Street woods at night. Not if they want to come out again. But Dylan and Steve just found a cool tree house there--one that's supposed to be haunted. Are the creepy stories true? Dylan and Steve are going to find out. They're spending the night in the tree house in the woods. Just the two of them...and maybe a ghost.
Vans & Villains
Nancy, Bess, and George embark on an ill-fated cross-country road trip in the twenty-seventh Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. When George wins an exciting contest from her favorite van life influencers to transport their camper van from Chicago to Los Angeles, she naturally invites Nancy and Bess along to live out her van life fantasies for seven days. But things quickly go sideways for the girls, from bad weather to mechanical problems, leading to personality clashes in a small, closed space. Worse yet, Nancy feels like someone is following them. Could someone be trying to sabotage the trip? Or is Nancy so used to solving mysteries that she's starting to see villains where there are none? Nancy had better figure it out quickly if their road trip--and their friendship--is going to survive the chaos.
Awake Among the Stars
Prince Lucas and Lady Clara try to change the future set in the stars in this twenty-third magical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series! The Kingdom of Wrenly's latest trend is reading your fortune written among the stars. Prince Lucas is skeptical until his unlucky fortune starts coming true, too. Can stars really decide your luck? Lucas and Clara embark on a nighttime adventure to find out--but no prediction could have prepared them for meeting mysterious constellations that have come to life! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
A Study in Secrets
Only Murders in the Building meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library in this "intriguing, fast-paced" (School Library Journal) novel about a girl pulled into a mysterious treasure hunt at her new boarding school. Ever since her mom passed away, twelve-year-old Megumi "Meg" Mizuno has been spiraling. After too many low grades and cut classes, she's been expelled from school--apparently, everyone else has moved past her grief and expects the same from her. Her dad secures her a spot at the prestigious Leland Chase Academy, a boarding school in middle-of-nowhere New York, called the Last Chance Academy by its student body. If Meg can't make it work there, she'll be forced to live with her horrible aunt. At first, Leland Chase seems like an average, if very strict, boarding school, though Meg tentatively warms up to her roommate and some of their classmates. Then, one night, a mysterious envelope appears under her door, inviting Meg and her roommate to participate in a scavenger hunt. The only rules: don't get caught by faculty or staff and no cheating. The grand prize? A luxury stay at a fancy resort in California. And after learning her dad has plans to sell their family home--with all its memories of Mom--Meg knows she has to win the competition and use the trip's one-on-one time to convince Dad they shouldn't move. Thanks to her mom, who taught her how to solve ciphers, Meg has a knack for puzzles she uses to get ahead in the hunt. But she quickly learns that her classmates seem to have their own sets of skills keeping them in the competition. And as they get deeper in the game, Meg and her fellow competitors realize the anonymous creator has their own agenda...and LCA isn't quite what it seems.
The Lighthouse at the World's End
Nine and her friends must hunt down the priceless stargold locket to fend off a dangerous witch in the fourth and final book in the adventurous, magical, and brilliantly funny New York Times bestselling House at the Edge of Magic series. Nine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies hidden in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures, guarded by Nine's old foe--the formidable gangmaster of all the thieflings in London. Even if Nine can get her hands on the locket, the friends must find a way to release its power-- and for that they must travel through the World Between Worlds to the lighthouse on the Isle of Illusion, where nothing is quite as it seems...
Hawkeye & Spider-Man Take Aim
Hawkeye faces an old foe and learns what home truly means in this original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout! New York City used to be Kate Bishop's home, but now she only returns for official Hawkeye business or to visit her super hero colleagues. When Kate stops by the Stark Community Center, she's welcomed by a familiar face who's threatening to take away the new family she has built. Kate might think she can handle this battle on her own, but soon she'll realize that she has a lot more support than she may have thought. Join in the adventure in this chapter book that's perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud! (c) 2025 MARVEL
London Calling
In this sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies stages a rescue in Rome in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne. Cairo, the newest member of the City Spies, takes the lead when his sister disappears in Istanbul. Determined to save the family of one of their own, the team risks discovery as their search leads them to Rome. Meanwhile, there's been intel that seems to threaten the royal wedding about to take place in Westminster, bringing the team back to the UK on an official case for MI6. With so much security all over the city, it's harder than ever for the City Spies to go unnoticed. Will their skills be up to the task?
Mission Microraptor
A boy tries to protect his new dinosaur companion by hiding out in the wilderness in this hilarious and action-packed first book in the R.A.P.T.O.R. middle grade series perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Jurassic Park. Finn is more of a video games and pizza guy than a hiking guy. So when his class takes a field trip to the Alps, he and his assigned partner Milo take a shortcut back to the hotel. On the way, they stumble upon an egg buried in ice and decide to take it with them. Later that night, the egg hatches and a baby Microraptor is brought back from extinction. Finn quickly bonds with the hatchling--who he names Arty--but he's not the only one interested in the paleontological anomaly. From agents of the British Museum of Natural History to corporate goons for hire, everyone wants to get their hands on the discovery of the century. Before they know it, Finn and Milo are on the run to protect both their lives and Arty's, seeking refuge in the woods. It seems like hiking is in their future after all...
