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John-Paul’s Secret Recipe

John-Paul’s Secret Recipe

“John-Paul’s Secret Recipe” teaches kids how to make and wisely use money in a story about a boy who makes lemonade that he later sells to customers.

Melbert the Vegetarian Tyrannosaurus Rex

Melbert the Vegetarian Tyrannosaurus Rex

“Melbert the Vegetarian Tyrannosaurus Rex” appears to be a simple story for children which has beautiful artwork that adds to the story. But, it is so much more with its several underlying messages to all ages about being healthy and the importance of family and friends. Melbert the Vegetarian Tyrannosaurus Rex Written & illustrated by [...]

Oops Was Bullied? Hey, Why Did You Hurt Me That Way?

Oops Was Bullied? Hey, Why Did You Hurt Me That Way?

“Oops Was Bullied? Hey, Why Did you Hurt Me That Way?” shows children why it is wrong to bully someone who is different from them and the effect it can have.

The Color of Rain

The Color of Rain

From the press material that accompanied “The Color of Rain” it sounded like a very interesting YA science fiction novel with a teenage prostitute in space.

Memories of Mount Dora Painting Series

Memories of Mount Dora Painting Series

Mt. Dora is a small city in Central Florida that is filled with so much culture. Artist Amy Sellers takes her paintings that she sells in her art gallery and presents them in “Memories of Mount Dora.”

Tales From the Sea

Tales From the Sea

With all the recent negative press attention about the ships of the cruise line Carnival, it is nice to see that “Tales From the Sea” is a great collection of seventeen short stories that show what really happens on these type of ships.

Unintended Consequences

Unintended Consequences

Stuart Woods is back with another great Stone Barrington tale.

Alex Cross, Run

Alex Cross, Run

I don’t know how Patterson does it but each novel of Alex Cross is better than the last one and “Alex Cross, Run” is a prime example of that.

A Matter of Trust

A Matter of Trust

“A Matter of Trust” opens with the shooting death of prosecutor Colleen Miller at her home. Her best friend, also a prosecutor Mia Quinn is on the phone talking to Colleen when the murder occurs.

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