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Captain Angus, The Lighthouse Ghost by Wendy Laing
Two children holidaying at the Cape Otway Lighthouse Station in Victoria Australia meet the ghost of an old Scottish sea captain who roams the world helping the 'spirits' of lighthouses and helping 'conserve' the towers. Captain Angus befriends the children and takes them on virtual reality trips via a magic time tunnel. Together, they experience sailing on an old sailor's vessel, see a shipwreck rescue, witness the tower being built, and even meet one of their own ancestors! GENRE: Mid-grade…
Catch Me If You Can by Margaret Pearce
Chapter 1 The Bolton Road Fundraising Concert Janet Hopkins, draped in a tablecloth, long raffia hair secured under her chin with elastic, clung dramatically to the potted palm, as the water from the hose tried to sweep her across the chook shed. The other special effect was Billy Williams drumming away on the upturned rubbish bin. The movie tableau was very realistic. It was Dorothy Lamour caught in the cyclone. Nancy Edwards watched the audience with an expert…
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Time Travellers Trilogy by Linda Massola
While vacationing on a houseboat situated smack dab in the middle of a dry lake bed, the Stanton kids and their cousins discover a time machine that makes their lives a whole lot more interesting...and without a doubt more dangerous! Book 1: H20 To Go! While holidaying on a houseboat in the middle of a dry lake bed, the Stanton kids and their cousins find a time machine that someone is apparently using for their own evil purposes.…
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George and His Magic Mirror by Debra M. Scatasti
George has inherited a mirror--and not just any mirror. This extraordinary looking glass takes George on trips into fantasy lands. George becomes a boy with a double life: An ordinary school boy who will grow up into adulthood...and the intrepid explorer who never knows what awaits him on the other side of the mirror. GENRE: Midgrade Reader (Primary) ISBN: 978-1-876962-21-0 ASIN: B0043EVAH6 (ebooks are available from all sites, and print is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and…
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The Altar of Shulaani Series by Margaret Pearce
When ordinary teenager Mike is swept away from Earth and stranded on a strange planet, he discovers he may be the only hope for a world teetering on the edge of destruction. Alongside the fiercely intelligent Alinea and a lovable alien creature named Beeper, Mike becomes entangled in a fight against dark powers who seek to control ancient technology and wield unimaginable forces. From escaping ruthless slave traders to unlocking the mysteries of a long-lost altar, Mike's journey across the…
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Brain Man and Double Trouble Ditto Box by Betty Jo-Schuler
BRAIN MAN Randy O'Rourke wants the robot he built named Brain to be as "Super Colossal" as those at Future World, an amusement park where robots do all the work. Brain doesn't disappoint him. He does Randy's homework and chores--plus some things he wasn't intended to do. His red heart glows in response to compliments. He blinks when touched. He uses "mind talk" to communicate with Randy. However, some of Brain's unprogrammed actions are less endearing. From minor glitch to…
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Imp-Probable Journeys by Aleksandra Zajackowski
A smarty-pants duo, Pete is a computer junkie and the class nerd; Lilly a skinny, awkward girl spouting factoids she learned from countless books--including the dictionary she reads with as much enjoyment as a novel. When Pete and Lilly find themselves trapped in a time warp both dangerous and exciting, they travel through space and time to solve mysteries of the past. Along the way, they rescue unusual characters including a mischievous clay imp with magical powers. It isn't long…
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Dani Pepper and the Spelling Bee by Cathan
Dani Pepper is the second-best speller at Fisher Pitt Junior School. When she's chosen for the State Spelling Bee Championship finals, she's thrilled. She and her nemesis--the stuck-up, first-best-speller Mary Ellen--prepare for the tournament. The whole class takes a bus trip to the library to work on essays and learn new words. In the spirit of competition, Dani and Mary Ellen are caught in a kerfuffle over the word 'catastrophe'. Finally, the big day is upon them. Who will win…
Karen and Melanie Series by Kathleen Paul
Best friends Melanie Honeywell and Karen Aimee share adventures, hardships and heartaches, and the growing pains of Christian faith. Karen and Melanie Series, Book 1: Camp L.O.S. The church bus will be taking off for Camp L.O.S. on Friday. Karen Aimee had planned to visit her father in New Mexico while her best friend, Melanie Honeywell, went to camp for the first time. When Karen's dad cancels the visit at the last minute, the girls make a mad scramble to…
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A Heartstopper Horror: Brad Simpson and the Ghostly Field by Robin Helene Vogel
Continue the series: The Audition; Brad Spots Something Weird Brad glanced sideways at the other kids gathered for the audition. He smiled and chuckled to himself. They all looked so much like him--and like each other--blonde, blue-eyed, tall, slim, with white, blinding teeth! That was one of the bizarre things about being an actor--when you showed up to try out for different roles, you found yourself in a line-up with as many as a hundred kids who all…
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Zap by Zab Elizabeth
Alone in his dark bedroom, Toby is woken by the crash of thunder. Gasping, he hides under his covers but a tap on the window makes him peek out. Who could it be? He sees only darkness. Then...zap! Lightning flashes. What does Toby see?
A Bernie Bolton Book Series by S. B. Sturdevant
Bernice Blossom Bolton--Bernie--is a nine-and-a-half-year-old force to be reckoned with as she charges head-first into the 21st century. Feisty and fun, liberated and opinionated, she's ready to take on the world. Bernie Bolton's Big Apple Christmas Not all gifts are the ones you receive... Bernie is taking her first trip to New York City. Angry at the lack of Christmas presents she's received, she decides to explore the city on her own. Eventually she makes her way to Central…
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A Belinda Robinson Novel Series by Margaret Pearce
With her father getting transferred and a sick mother being sent away to recover, Belinda's grandmother will be looking after her. An ordinary grandmother, just like any other grandmother, her mother claimed. But Belinda's grandmother is anything but ordinary! She's a witch with a very bossy, superior Siamese cat. Belinda's life suddenly becomes full of new friends and very unusual adventures. A Belinda Robinson Novel Book 1: Belinda and the Witch's Cat Belinda is an only child and lonely.…
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Giant Stolen Cheesecake by Patricia Bernard
A CUSTARD CHUCKER "What are you staring at?" sneered the shaven-headed blader as he frontsided down the brass handrail of the bank. Strobe moved back quickly before he landed on her. "Just watching," she said. "Then buy a ticket." "Don't upset the audience, Vulture," yelled Winston as he topside souled along the same rail. "Go buy yourself a pair of decent boots why don't ya!" yelled Vulture, cutting the Chinese boy off with a vicious skid. Winston shook…
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Bully for You by Linda Massola
Daniel (or Monster Mack, as he prefers to be called) is mad about dirt bike racing. Not really interested in school work, he spends his weekends practicing on his Mean Machine dirt bike with his friends. Bully Daniel will go to any length to win a race...until he meets The Skull on the Assassin Killer bike. Daniel may have finally met his match! GENRE: Mid-Grade Reader (Primary School) ISBN: 978-1-921314-84-1 ASIN: B01FJ617I8 Word Count: 8,333 …
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The Wingless Fairy Series by Margaret Pearce
Rebecca used to be a fairy princess. Now she's a mortal child living in the human world--and her life has never been more exciting! From battling wicked witches and mischievous leprechauns to uncovering ancient secrets, Rebecca and her friends face magical threats that spill into their quiet countryside. With the help of house goblins, talking owls, and the occasional bridge troll, she proves that a brave heart and clever mind are more powerful than any spell. Full of whimsy,…