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The Star Who Lost His Twinkle by Nigel Bird The Star Who Lost His Twinkle by Nigel Bird Sep. 22, 2011 Free! 365 words Read a sample
When Startwinkle gets a cold, he loses his...twinkle. He thinks warms thoughts and blows his nose, but nothing seems to do the trick. And then...
Darker Than the Night by Sheila Lee Brown Darker Than the Night by Sheila Lee Brown Oct. 01, 2011 Free! 1396 words Read a sample
Eleven year-old Sherry reluctantly sneaks out with her two friends one dark evening to visit the local, so-called "haunted" church. The experience leaves all three children shaken. This is a somewhat scary short story, perfect for reading out loud to a group of kids at a sleepover or camping or even just to enjoy reading silently.
Witching Again! by Stephanie Dagg Witching Again! by Stephanie Dagg Oct. 30, 2011 Free! 6528 words Read a sample
In this third story about Cackling Carol the witch, Big Roddy her dog and Broom, her witch's broom, of course, the three friends are reunited again. But along the way they run into trouble in the shape of Egbert, the wicked blue wizard. Carol is nearly out of magic. Can she save her faithful friends from Egbert's fury? Or will Broom have to stay a floor cloth and Big Roddy a toy dog for ever?
Fright Files: The Broken Thing by Peter Swift Fright Files: The Broken Thing by Peter Swift Nov. 11, 2011 Free! 24751 words Read a sample
Middle-Grade, Ages 9+ Stevie Barton loves a scary story, until he finds himself living one! Two days before Halloween in Newhope, Vermont, Stevie takes a mysterious antique toy he finds abandoned in the spooky forest the townspeople call The Grove. Now, something wicked wants it back. Along with his best friend Angie Lewis, Stevie must find and stop the horror before it finds him.
Horace the Strong by Mark Lopez Horace the Strong by Mark Lopez Dec. 11, 2011 Free! 50 words Read a sample
Who can leap over tall buildings in a single bound, or in this case save a little boy from heartbreak with the power of his heart? None other than Horace the Strong! Like the book? Review it!
Shannon and Ally visit Lake Ontario by Kate Everson Shannon and Ally visit Lake Ontario by Kate Everson Sep. 17, 2011 Free! 950 words Read a sample
Shannon and Ally are sisters who like to have new adventures. This time they go to an Air Park and a provincial park on Lake Ontario. Easy reading for children.
The Battle: Origins of Snow by Grade 4 IS Berne The Battle: Origins of Snow by Grade 4 IS Berne Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 383 words Read a sample
Ever wonder where snow really came from. This legend will tell you the real story
Professor Volt verdwenen by Maarten Eyskens Professor Volt verdwenen by Maarten Eyskens Aug. 27, 2010 Free! 418 words Read a sample
Dit is een boek geïnspireerd op de Geronimo Stilton reeks, waar Volt verdwijnt!
Sarah Pig by George Morrow Sarah Pig by George Morrow Nov. 10, 2010 Free! 1955 words Read a sample
This story is about a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig who lives in Henderson, Nevada, and her special quest.
The Little Brown Sparrow by Shell Isenhoff The Little Brown Sparrow by Shell Isenhoff Sep. 18, 2011 Free! 1488 words Read a sample
After a difficult day in the meadow, Keturah learns she doesn't need any particular talents to be special. She's valuable just as she is. A sweet retelling of a well-known Bible story for children, through the eyes of a bird who was there.
The Valentine Goat by Rebecca Rose Taylor The Valentine Goat by Rebecca Rose Taylor Feb. 04, 2012 Free! 667 words Read a sample
The story of a goat who makes a difference.
Gregory and the magic wand by Dan Price Gregory and the magic wand by Dan Price May 23, 2011 Free! 158 words Read a sample
A story of a young boys thirst for adventure come to life. Using rich stylized graphics and a unique original story. The story of Gregory's adventure to the world of Lumidee is brought to life. Meet Gregory and his friends as they go on great adventures and solve secret mysteries. The first installment of the Gregory series, your sure to enjoy. The .Mobi and .PDF formats are the best.
Princess and the Guard by Shreya Goswami Princess and the Guard by Shreya Goswami May 31, 2011 Free! 901 words Read a sample
A story about how an innocent visit to a Museum with her kids pushes a mother to the edge and leads to an unexpected occurence.
Freddie Brenner's Mystical Adventures by Kathy J. Forti Freddie Brenner's Mystical Adventures by Kathy J. Forti May 20, 2011 Free! 58979 words Read a sample
Freddie Brenner's Mystical Adventures series contains six inspirational stories that speak to a child's soul. The book follows the adventures of a little boy who meets his spirit guide and learns about life. Adventures include: The Door to the Secret City; The Team Dream; An Everyday Miracle; The Great Tree House War; Looking for a Rainbow; and The Indian Haunting at Malibu Canyon.
Melancholy cat by Chris White Melancholy cat by Chris White Feb. 01, 2012 Free! 560 words Sample 20%
The next Annabelle & Robbie story in an ongoing series.
Virginia Slaphappy, Fairy Godmother in Training, Volume II by Norah Murphy Virginia Slaphappy, Fairy Godmother in Training, Volume II by Norah Murphy May 31, 2009 Free! 723 words Read a sample
Virginia and Charlotte head back to Virginia's house. Charlotte has a run-in with a friendly dragon, and the two hang out.
Kamini and the Secret Pool by Charles Cozic Kamini and the Secret Pool by Charles Cozic Dec. 30, 2009 You set the price! 1502 words Sample 50%
Kamini is one of the prettiest teens in her village in India, but three jealous girls have a plan to humiliate her. The girls trick Kamini into throwing her jewels into a river. As Kamini wishes for her jewels back, a hole appears in the water, and a voice calls her to come get her jewels. Kamini then discovers a secret cave, a mysterious old woman, and a dangerous crocodile.
Princesse Poudrerie by Alain Bezançon Princesse Poudrerie by Alain Bezançon Oct. 29, 2010 Free! 1430 words Read a sample
Il était une fois, une Princesse appelée Poudrerie. Elle vivait dans le royaume de l’Hiver, une immensité blanche située aux confins de la terre. Grand Froid y régnait en maitre et imposait son règne glacé sans jamais se soumettre. La jeune Princesse Poudrerie était la fille du Roi Blizzard et de la Reine Neige et sa vie était gaie comme un tour de manège.
Kelly and the Bone Sword of Sorrow by Clark Merchant Kelly and the Bone Sword of Sorrow by Clark Merchant Jan. 28, 2011 Free! 5302 words Read a sample
Join Kelly, Stephanie and Bella on their epic adventure into a real vampires cave. Will they escape with their lives?
Jack And The Giant by Nigel Bird Jack And The Giant by Nigel Bird Feb. 09, 2011 Free! 476 words Sample 20%
When Jack sells his cow for a handful of magic beans, he could never have imagined what was going to happen next. The children of P2P would like to donate the profits from these sales to a children's charity because they'd like to help people who are as poor as Jack.
The Legend Of The Doodle by Linda Anderson The Legend Of The Doodle by Linda Anderson March 18, 2011 You set the price! 134 words Sample 20%
Have you ever asked the question Why? This rhyming story explores that question, a family folktale passed down to Aryana at the age of fifteen is passing it on to you. Aryana has hand drawn her characters with humor. Aryana has written her e book story for Kids for Kids Publishing where children write for other children. Please visit lindasfreelibrary.org
The Forgotten Children of Tartarus Series One by Clark Merchant The Forgotten Children of Tartarus Series One by Clark Merchant March 29, 2011 Free! 25547 words Read a sample
The Forgotten Children of Tartarus Series One An Epic adventure. Three girls defy all odds as they attempt to escape Tartarus and find their way home.
Patch Pirates No Cat by Dean Derkson Patch Pirates No Cat by Dean Derkson May 03, 2011 Free! 940 words Read a sample
Where did the cat go? And in the middle of a storm. Everyone's gone a bit superstitious.
Madison and the Missing Moon by Jamie Busby Madison and the Missing Moon by Jamie Busby Sep. 07, 2011 Free! 17561 words Read a sample
ONE Little Girl.... ONE Big mystery.... Only ONE person and a large sprinkling of Christmas magic can help!.... Non-stop thrills, spills, excitement & confusion following a young girl & her Daddy on a spellbinding adventure as she searches for a simple answer to a simple question; But its never quite that simple, is it?!?... A heart-warming tale for ages 7 to 107+. PLEASE REVIEW! Thank you.
Halloween in Moriches by John Gannon Halloween in Moriches by John Gannon Oct. 24, 2011 Free! 4645 words Read a sample
My good friend Stacy requested a short story to read to her son's fourth grade class in East Moriches for Halloween. Here it is, a twenty minute story to read to children for Halloween. Enjoy!
Kahonua Island by Todd Kelsey Kahonua Island by Todd Kelsey March 31, 2010 Free! 5102 words Read a sample
A story about Rachael and her talking fish, who convinces her to enter a magic code in her phone. She is transported to Kahonua Island, where she meets a giant gerbil Mr. Green. Grondlet the Sunflower helps charge the phone with solar energy, and they visit Mr. Mantis, a mathematician, to try and unlock the code so she can return home. For ages 10 to 100. Themes: fun, environment, science, math.
C.A.M.P. Phoenix Destiny of the Elf by R. M. Wolfgram C.A.M.P. Phoenix Destiny of the Elf by R. M. Wolfgram May 03, 2010 You set the price! 79028 words Sample 50%
Featuring Tyler Brown, an Elf who shares a cabin with a Metamorph, an Apothecary, an Alchemist, a Sorcerer, a Vampire, a Werewolf, a Dragon and a Firebird. Wearing cloaks and wielding wands they spend their summer at wizard camp learning magic, taking karate and playing computer games on their own personal Netpads. They spend their free time discovering mysteries and forging friendships.
Little Comics for Little Readers by Gloria Lapin Little Comics for Little Readers by Gloria Lapin Aug. 03, 2010 Free! 86 words Read a sample
These 3 easy to read stories in comic format are perfect for beginning readers. A cat, a pig, and a dog entertain while giving readers practice with beginning phonics.
The Recycled Window by Anne deNize The Recycled Window by Anne deNize Dec. 08, 2010 Free! 12958 words Read a sample
Hannah's new house has recycled windows. One is from the exploration spaceship, the ISS Apex, which mysteriously abandoned the crew on its last mission. The window has seen - and recorded - the whole journey. Can Hannah and friends decode the window's message and rescue the abandoned astronauts in time? Suitable for 9-12 years.
Soldier's Child by Suzanne Cook Soldier's Child by Suzanne Cook Dec. 19, 2010 Free! 735 words Read a sample
It happens everyday: a young child watches their father leave on a deployment. How do you explain to a child the importance of his job? Soldier's Child tenderly examines this question through the eyes of a child, bringing both father and child to a heart-warming conclusion.
Sleepy Head by Natasha Balseca Sleepy Head by Natasha Balseca July 05, 2011 Free! 914 words Read a sample
Bilingual English/Spanish Children's Book. Matteo is having trouble going to sleep...what can his Mother do to help him?
Friends Close to Home by Abbi Gray Friends Close to Home by Abbi Gray Oct. 24, 2011 Free! 487 words Read a sample
A young boy learns the importance of family and friendship in watching an adventure between three mice and a hawk.
The Terwilliger Place by Chris Bartal The Terwilliger Place by Chris Bartal Jan. 02, 2012 Free! 28749 words Read a sample
Oliver Dobbins' life is turned upside down when his father decides to uproot the family and move to a rundown old house in a new town. Strange things begin to happen shortly after their arrival. Can Oliver unravel the clues with the help of his new friends to reveal the secrets of the old place, or will he become another victim of the ill-fated house?
The Boy Who Stayed Awake At Night by T.D. Green The Boy Who Stayed Awake At Night by T.D. Green Jan. 09, 2012 Free! 1540 words Read a sample
A short science fiction story to introduce first-time readers to this genre.
A Newfangled Christmas by Betsy Haynes A Newfangled Christmas by Betsy Haynes Oct. 19, 2011 Free! 9588 words Read a sample
Poor Santa, while making toys for his Christmas Eve deliveries, he encounters problems from start to finish. How do he and his elves learn to cope with the problems of ever advancing technology? How can they develop toys that today’s children will enjoy?
Looking for Christmas by Mary Young Looking for Christmas by Mary Young Jan. 01, 2012 Free! 1327 words Read a sample
For Lindsay, Christmas-time means putting up decorations and baking cookies. For Grandma, it means finding the Christmas Spirit in the world around her, and she won't decorate or bake until she finds it. When Lindsay visits, hoping to spend the day baking cookies, Grandmas insists they look for Christmas instead. Will they find it in time for cookie-baking?
Uma indiazinha no mundo das fadas by Vanilza Pereira Uma indiazinha no mundo das fadas by Vanilza Pereira Jan. 21, 2012 Free! 3545 words Read a sample
Em meio a Floresta amazônica, no coração da floresta, vivem uma harmoniosa tribo indígena os ’’Xavantes’’ a tribo vive em constante harmonia com a natureza e os animais, esta tribo é comandada pelo Pajé ‘’Cucurunã’’ dono de uma rica sabedoria e pai de Janaá, uma linda e curiosa indiazinha.
The ABC Book by Corey Bruner The ABC Book by Corey Bruner Feb. 05, 2012 Free! 295 words Read a sample
To help young ones learn the alphabet with colorful, creative pictures
Coloring Pages, Alphabet Forest FREE by Dawn Maria Brady Coloring Pages, Alphabet Forest FREE by Dawn Maria Brady Jan. 23, 2012 Free! 132 words Sample 50%
FREE coloring pages for the ebook, Alphabet Forest. Your family can color these pages and make your own version of the ebook. Children can color their favorites scenes from the story. Don't forget to hang your children's artwork around the house and display them proudly. It encourages them. Save the pictures onto your computer, enlarge if neccessary, and print. Have fun! Color with your children!
The Lost Sorcerer by Maureen Murrish The Lost Sorcerer by Maureen Murrish Jan. 24, 2012 Free! 23431 words Read a sample
If anyone in the village where 13 year old Tosni lives discovers he is developing strange powers they will kill him. He has to leave. But before he can put an escape plan into action Kavnen throws him out. In the middle of the night. In the middle of winter. Now his only chance of survival is to find his real parents, fast. But there are more than his parents interested in finding him.
Carl The Caterpillar by Nick ross Carl The Caterpillar by Nick ross Jan. 10, 2011 Free! 512 words Read a sample
This is a children's book that has a moral. This book is about a friendly caterpillar just looking for a new friend.
Morgan and the Millipede by Write-a-Book-in-a-Day Morgan and the Millipede by Write-a-Book-in-a-Day April 24, 2011 You set the price! 11177 words Sample 10%
Ever since he lost his leg to cancer young Morgan has lived a lonely life, ignored by his classmates, absorbed by his scientific studies of millipedes and with a cat named Ginger his only friend. But when a strange accident in the laboratory results in Morgan meeting an extraordinary millipede named Limpy, it appears that he has a new friend. However, things are not as they first seem.
A Freddie and Jimmy Story - The Snow Cat - Picture Book by N.A. Oswald A Freddie and Jimmy Story - The Snow Cat - Picture Book by N.A. Oswald Sep. 07, 2011 Free! 726 words Read a sample
Have you ever wondered what cats get up to while their owners are out? Find out with this fantastic children's picture book about two real cats who live in the North Yorkshire Moors of England. Suitable for ages 4 to 104, this book is perfect for sharing, especially at bedtime. More confident young readers will enjoy reading it to themselves or to adults.
Leahs' Lions by John Dony Leahs' Lions by John Dony Oct. 07, 2011 Free! 12855 words Read a sample
Leah is about to start her greatest journey ever, with her friend Gio she will travel across the African countryside to save 2 young Lion cubs from the evil Mr Igbokwe.....
Camille by Betty Fasig Camille by Betty Fasig Nov. 12, 2011 Free! 1320 words Read a sample
5. A Tale Of Wooffer's Woods - Camille loved being green, but she wanted more. She wanted to be red, yellow and even blue. She must practice changing colors for the Changing Of The Colors Festival. Even she is surprised at the results.
A Birthday Surprise by Betty Fasig A Birthday Surprise by Betty Fasig Nov. 23, 2011 Free! 1110 words Read a sample
16. A Tale Of Wooffer's Woods - October meant winter was coming. It was a time of getting ready for cold nights, and a time for storing up food for the hard times in the winter when food was scarce. Every animal does this in their own way. The squirrels were storing acorns and nuts. The rabbits were getting as fat as possible to be ready for the cold nights and dry grasses.
The Music Of The Night by Betty Fasig The Music Of The Night by Betty Fasig Nov. 29, 2011 Free! 1185 words Read a sample
25. A Tale Of Wooffer's Woods - Wooffer was humming a song as he trotted off to visit the frogs in the ditch. He knew all of the words and the tune almost perfectly. The frogs, however, hated to hear Wooffer sing the songs he made up and told him to be quiet and were very rude about his songs and his singing every time he started to sing.
Annalisa Goes to the Museum by Amièe Adams Annalisa Goes to the Museum by Amièe Adams July 04, 2010 Free! 1117 words Read a sample
Annalisa is a 6-year-old little girl who learns that her fat was inspired by God. She finds the courage to stand up to her "bullies" in a humorous fashion all while trying to meet her favorite dinosaur named Annabelle.
Poppycock Place Series -Sky Sailing Heroes by Tobias Dingbat Poppycock Place Series -Sky Sailing Heroes by Tobias Dingbat Nov. 21, 2010 Free! 32373 words Read a sample
NASA had a successful failure. Seven sophisticated Bio-Teks (5 "human-robots" and 2 "pet-robots"), were created for a deep space mission. The money ran out, the spaceship was cancelled and these colourful characters moved out to live in the community and report back their experiences yearly. They set up 5 small businesses in adjacent shops, happily mixing with the neighbours, in Poppycock Place.
Little Comics for Little Readers: Miss Pat by Gloria Lapin Little Comics for Little Readers: Miss Pat by Gloria Lapin June 14, 2011 Free! 50 words Read a sample
Miss Pat is a short colorful comic that provides practice for beginning readers with simple short vowel words. The antics of Miss Pat, her cat, and her cat's friend will bring a chuckle to the reader, while the bright colors will delight the eye.