Bøger udgivet af Crystal Publishing LLC

Bullies don't have to get the better of you. Lucas endures a lot of insults and frustration in his quest to be like everybody else--to fit in. Sad and alone, Lucas goes to extreme measures to fit in, but a freak accident and a new friend encourage him to be different. Follow Lucas as he discovers his true colors and gains new self-confidence in the unrelenting sameness "in a dry dusty desert."

Fourteen-year-old Miya Skippingbird, aka Mega Miya, knows all about middle school struggles. She wants the perfect horse that will win every time so the rodeo kids will notice her in a good way and maybe even like her. However, Miya's hope is shattered when her "Dream" turns out to be a stubborn paint mare who has no interest in running, much less winning a barrel race. "She's the fattest horse I've ever seen. Yeah, she's stubborn. She wouldn't move. First, she was so barn-sour she acted like she couldn't gather up enough strength to leave that end of the arena. Then, no matter how hard I kicked her, she barely trotted. To top it off, when I asked her to lope, she tried to kill me. So, there you have it. She's not a dream. She's my worst nightmare." Can Miya overcome the viral videos and humiliation? Can she face her nightmares and stand up? Can she move forward? Take a chance? Sometimes you might win something unexpected. . . .

Rescued. Kidnapped. Ignored. Mocked. "Godmother?" asked the smallest of the flower fairies. "Will you tell me a tale of the Magic from the Outer World of Men, one with kings who dance and the girls who enchant them? Such a tale will start my day of painting faces on pansies and ruffling the edges of the iris." And so begins The Lucien Saga, five tales about the kings who are rescued, kidnapped, ignored, and mocked by the girls they love. At first, little Elli despairs that the Outer World of Men has no Magic like her fairy Magic. But through Godmother's telling of the five stories, she learns the Outer World of Men has something even better. And that is...?

2018 CIPA EVVY Awards Finalist: The Sandman cometh dancing to the beat of rock 'n' roll, blasting the turmoil of the Sixties. And where are you? West Texas, of course. Billie Jo Dunstan confronts her past, traveling back to the 1960s through a decade of turbulence and swirling color memories, contemplating life growing up in rural Texas. Tragedy and comedy come alive, preserving the past and a portion of small town life that will survive beyond super highways and the ratcheting progress of time. *** Garvin's (And They Came, 2017, etc.) latest novel offers a reflection of one girl's coming-of-age in small-town Texas in the 1960s. ... Garvin is at her best when offering these cheeky nods to the past, never getting bogged down in nostalgia. A winning narrator enlivens a charming tale of a town facing modernity.--Kirkus Reviews

The Curious Little Snail brings to life the secret world of snails through lively images and intentional storytelling. In the deep green forest Serena the Snail and her Papa search for answers to life's big questions and they find surprising answers. Bringing together adventure and learning, this tale is a powerful and practical tool for inspiring curiosity in children.

What's Eggs up to now?A new adventure and a new friend? A WHAT? A MOUSE!!How did this happen?If you're curious, then join Eggs the dog as he explores the crazy world of humans.Through a series of misadventures, Eggs finds himself trapped on a balcony with a mouse."Hi, I'm Cheese. I think if we work together we can get out of this mess.""My name is Eggs. Good to meet you. What's your plan?" And before I know it, I let a mouse crawl across my nose.Go figure! Eggs and Cheese become good friends.

Worlds collide when two strangers suddenly find themselves struggling to survive the Alaskan wilderness.Stranded in a small hunting cabin as a blizzard descends upon them. Daphne and Tom are forced to confront their individual insecurities as they learn to accept, and be accepted by, the other. As they come to know each other, and to accept themselves, a temporary romance flares. Each knows the weather raging outside will not last forever. Is there hope that the storm growing within their hearts will?

Confessions of a 4th Grade Athlete is an amusing story of a young boy's elementary school days and his involvement in various sports teams. L.T. resides in Wichita Falls, Texas where the weather is hot and sports competition is tough.

Every night Jeremy Heimer goes to sleep, he has a recurring night terror: the owl. Deep black, piercing holes where eyes should be. He soon realizes in his waking hours that his night terrors may foreshadow real-life danger! When a mysterious visitor kidnaps his mother, Jeremy's only hope of saving her is to follow the clues that lead to a place just beyond our imagination. Coalescing ancient mythological stories and never-ending battles against the wicked, Jeremy must face the one who may have the ultimate power to save the world-himself. Does Jeremy have what it takes to save his mother and the world from the Lady of the Frozen Owl?

Rebecca Kendall has a life any nineteen-year-old would envy: musical talent, love, romance, and a promising future. When a tragic accident erases her past, present, and future, Rebecca's life turns into turmoil and irreconcilable loss. Becca faces her new life alone, angry, depressed, and DEAF. Becca wants nothing but a song, but will her dream survive such insurmountable odds? Will she ever take another chance at love? Only a mysterious stranger can answer those questions.

These are crazy poems written by a high school kid in the 1960s. They are mostly crap, but they are amusing sometimes.

Like cars?Like stories about cars? Then you'll enjoy Opal the Opel.Opal is a car from Germany that takes a trip to America. Follow her adventure on a journey from the factory, to a life of rust in the desert, to the important task of chauffeuring a new baby.Uniquely written and illustrated by Corbin Hillam, the poignant story is appropriate for all ages, even adult automobile enthusiasts.A read-to-me book

WHERE DO I COME FROM?When your child asks that inevitable question, you now have the answer for the IVF child.This touching bedtime story,written by a mom whoÕs been there, done that, is one you can read over and over again.Come snuggle up with me.

The adventures of Eggs,the dog; and his young boy Hamlet (Ham). Follow them through their day of discovering new friends and fun activities.

This is the story of Jake the Happy Trash Truck who turns into a recycling truck hero!