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Lynn Swango Illustrated by Don Stone CHILDREN'S Chapter BOOK Original Softcover —Illustrations $12.95 - $1.00 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804495-8 ISBN 978 187804495-2 Also available in Audio Book
$14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227846-X ISBN 978 193227846-0 Little League Baseball in small-town America during the 1950's |
R. Kent Tipton Set in Utah in the 1950's, friends search for treasure lost in a real 1800 bank robbery. Lots of adventure and laughs. CHILDREN'S Chapter BOOK Original Softcover $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804489-3 ISBN 978 187804489-1 ———————
Fantastic Flights to Fantasy Forest Gwen D. Lynn Illustrated by Gwen D. Lynn & Doris R. Wenzel Original Softcover Illustrations $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227870-5 and ISBN 978 193227870-2 |
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The Wishflower Field Book I Marie's Triumph By Jennifer Fallaw Illustrations by Doris Replogle Wenzel Children's Novel Original Softcover $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227876-1 ISBN 978 193227876-7
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Jeff Fluharty & Kelly McAndrew CHILDREN'S Chapter Book Original Softcover $10.95 - $0.85 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804460-5 and ISBN 978 187804460-0 You will laugh your way through the misadventures of a boy and his friends. Bio Note: Jeff Flaherty is an elementary school teacher and Kelly McAndrew is an actress. They sent this manuscript in at the 11th hour and won Mayhaven's Awards for Children's Fiction. ————————
Philip & The Boy Who Said "Huh?" WinnerMayhaven Award for Children's Fiction John Paulits CHILDREN'S Chapter BOOK Original Softcover $12.95 - $1.00 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804472-9 and ISBN 978 187804472-3 Paulits writes with humor and understanding about a boy who is different from his classmates. When a new boy moves into the neighborhood, his behavior provides a mystery. This book deals with hearing loss and curiosity. |
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A True-Life Story of the Great Depression Margaret Hollingsworth Clem This is the fourth book by the author that has been published by Mayhaven. Two of those were illustrated children's books, and one was a book of poems and stories for both children and adults as the tough themes of life are seen through the eyes of a child. A true Crossover Book—Both Children and Parents will appreciate this story based on the author's childhood journal. Based on Actual People and Events Original Softcover ISBN 193227868-0 ISBN 978 193227868-2 $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H —————————
Based on the 1890 Letters Between Helen Keller and Ethel Orr Nancy Orr Johnson Jensen Illustrated by Dawn Peterson CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Hardcover $23.95 - $1.86 IL Tax - $5.00 S&H ISBN 193227810-9 ISBN: 978 193227810-1 “Helen Keller comes alive after many years through the letters of Helen to another ten year old girl, Ethel Orr, and beautiful illustrations. A unique and fascinating book that is a must for all the family.” —Ken Stuckey, Retired Perkins Research Librarian “This book about my great aunt, Helen Keller, is truly unique. I highly recommend it for teachers, parents, students, schools and libraries.” —Keller Johnson Thompson, Vice President of Education, Helen Keller Foundation —Audio Book— Read by the Author
(No S&H if ordered with book) ISBN 193227824-9 ISBN 978 193227824-8 |
Ruth St. John Thomas Set in central Illinois CHILDREN'S Chapter BOOK Softcover Edition $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804421-4 ISBN 978 187804421-1 Set in the Midwest during the Great Depression. A child of the Orphan Trains finds his place in the world. For children or young adults, this book is really for all ages. "What fires the book with realism are vivid descriptions of Depression life." —Tony Reid, Decatur Herald & Review "...factually based...a fascinating tale devoid of drugs, drive-by shootings..." —Lloyd Clark, Phoenix Daily News Sun
Note: Ruth St. John Thomas & Richard Thomas are our first wife and husband authors.
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Winner Mayhaven Award for Children's Fiction Jenny Weaver Set in Alaska CHILDREN'S Chapter BOOK Original Softcover $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804491-5 ISBN 978 187804491-4 Unvarnished adventure inspires unsentimental understanding Kodiak Tulik lives in the wilderness of Alaska in a log house with no electricity. He lives there with his mother, his father and his sister, Denali. He thought he knew all about his family until he and his father follow the raven further into the wilderness.When Kodiak travels by canoe with his artist father to visit his dying grandfather, he finds adventure and hears of long-held secrets. This story deals with customs, culture, and coming of age. |
Terri A. DeMitchell Set on the coast of New England CHILDREN'S Chapter BOOK Original Softcover $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227802-8 ISBN 978 193227802-6 A Mystery set along the rocky coast of New England . "....Kids will flock to this book. You Will Come Back has the requisite discovery of buried treasure, shadowy figures, mysterious strangers, ghosts in the night and references to Blackbeard the Pirate, but DeMitchell also supplies her young readers with main characters they can relate to, yearn to emulate and like to have as friends....in a nutshell. The secret is in the characters....DeMitchell's award-winning, mother approved novel is about friendship, loss, and the pluck of two resourceful kids—with New England's beautiful Isle of Shoals serving as a backdrop. You could picture this book being made into a feel-good Disney movie or afterschool TV special....This book has sequel written all over it...." —Darryl Cauchon, Foster's Sunday Citizen www.fosters.com
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Terri DeMitchell, author of You Will Come Back (winner of Mayhaven's Award for Children's Fiction), and Jigsaw, is a finalist for the 2011 New Hampshire Literary Awards in the category of Outstanding Children's Literature for JIGSAW. The Second of the Olde Locke Beach Mysteries Terri A. DeMitchell Set on the coast of New England CHILDREN'S Chapter BOOK Original Softcover $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 1932278613 ISBN 978 1932278613 “Rachel squatted, completely still, and listened for more steps. A light went off and then another.... She felt along the wall with one hand and gripped the bat tightly in the other as she made her way to the staircase. Should she stay where she was? Or should she go downstairs and confront Jigsaw...?” Rachel and her friend Will are once again embroiled in a mystery. When their seacoast town is threatened for the second summer in a row by unknown burglars, Rachel and Will try to put together the clues left behind—strange puzzle pieces. |
PJ Farris Children's Chapter Book Original Hardcover $19.95 - $1.55 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 978 193227843-9 ISBN 193227843-5 ————————
AUDIO BOOK PJ Farris $19.95 - $1.35 IL Tax $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227848-6 ISBN 978 193227848-4 “Crossover Dribble kept me on the edge of my seat just like a championship basketball game!” —Michael Piper, Elementary Student“ "This is a great book for readers who like sports, suspense, and humor. It is a great balance of all three. I couldn’t put this book down!” —Laurie Elish-Piper, Professor and Reading Clinic Director, Northern Illinois University “PJ Farris’ descriptive writing takes you from the fields to the hoops with one smooth swish. Who doesn’t want to know how to BEEF their shots?” —Cyndi Giorgis, University of Nevada, Las Vegas “A great story that takes basketball to its roots of rural life while teaching the rewards of hard work and determination. An excellent read for anyone involved in sports.” —Matthew Graves, Assistant Basketball Coach,Butler University “Teen and preteen boys will especially love Crossover Dribble for its realistic and engaging narrative and its themes that are sure to capture their unique imaginations.” —William G. Brozo, Ph.D., Author of To be a Boy, To be a Reader “Strong male characters lead the reader quickly into Joe’s choices, decisions and mistakes as he moves through surprises and disappointments in cornfields, cow pastures, pig pens and on the basketball court...I couldn’t stop reading!” —Mary E. Gardner, Illinois Reading Teacher of the Year Award recipient, and president, Northern Illinois Reading Council |
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Anne Carse Nolting Young Adult Fiction Original Hardcover $23.95 - $1.86 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804494-X ISBN 978 187804494-5 Set in Alaska, coming-of-age story about love, mathematics and the mysteries of the mind "Pythagoras Eagle & the Music of the Spheres by Anne Carse Nolting is a superbly crafted novel for young adults set in Prince William Sound. A native Koniagmiut with a passion for mathematics and its applications in real life, as well as her friends, must struggle to solve an obscure math problem by the end of the summer to earn a scholarship. They form the Pythagoras Club, and seek to enlist the help of Shawna's talented uncle—yet he has problems of his own, and when he disappears, leaving behind clues, it offers a life-defining challenge for the trio. An absorbing and emotional story, Pythagoras Eagle & the Music of the Spheres is highly recommended reading!" —Children's Bookwatch |
June Weltman Journeys for the Junior Historian Book Award Best Young Adult Fiction award from the Florida Publishers Association First Place for Juvenile Fiction in the 2005 National Federation of Press Women At-Large Communications Contest. Honorable Mention in the NFPW National Communications Contest. Young Adult Fiction Original Hardcover $23.95 - $1.86 IL Tax - $5.00 S&H ISBN 187804498-2 ISBN 978 187804498-3 Set in historic St. Augustine, FL "The Awards Committee wanted to recognize a good story, chock full of Florida history, and they created a special award just for this book....This is the kind of fiction that encompasses the mission of the Florida Historical Society's program to educate young Floridians through both factual and fictional literature. The award will be presented to Ms. Weltman at the Florida Historical Confederation Annual Luncheon on Thursday, April 15 at the annual meeting of the Florida Historical Society." —Nick Wynne, Executive Director of The Florida Historical Society |
M. Howe Bugbee Mayhaven Award for Children's Fiction Beyond the Road has won both First Place in the Children's and Young Adult Category and the 2006 Royal Palm Literary Award for Best Book in all Categories at the Florida Writers Association's Annual Conference. Young Adult Fiction Original Hardcover $23.95 - $1.86 IL Tax - $5.00 S&H ISBN 193227808-7 ISBN 978 193227808-8 A scary mystery set in rural Indiana
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Judith Bourassa Joy An exciting sci-fi adventure! Young Adult Fiction Original Softcover $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227817-6 ISBN 978 193227817-0 |
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Cruisin' Sarah Yoli A teen, dreading a vacation with her parents, finds mystery and excitement awaits on a Cruise Ship Original Softcover $14.95 - $1.16 - IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227855-9 ISBN 978 193227855-2. A great mystery by Children's Theater Director, Playwright, and author, Yoli. |
 Valley of the Flames
Herman H. White Young Adult Novel Original Hardcover $19.95 - $1.55 - IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227809-5 ISBN 978 193227809-5 Joseph lives in the Kentucky hills, spending time fishing with his dog Apache, and trying to find time alone with his girl Daisy. On a trip to his favorite spot along the Cumberland River, an unknown creature lures Apache into the darkening hills. When Apache doesn't find his way home, Joseph and Daisy strike out to hunt for him before a wild fire races out of control in the Valley of the Flames. |
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No Baseball in Fairview
Kid Posse& the Phantom Robber
I Can’t Talk Now, I'm Busy Writing Nothing
Who Shot the Spatzies
Helen, Ethel & The Crazy Quilt
$9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S&H
The Rawleigh Man Told Me
You Will Come Back
JIGSAW
Crossover Dribble
Crossover Dribble
Pythagoras Eagle & The Music of the Spheres
Mystery of the Missing Candlestick
Beyond the Road
A Doorway Through Space