Children's & YA

Having seen one of my interviewees Rosanne Dingli say on a LinkedIn thread: “someone should write a blog soon about all the wonderful indie books available by very capable writers”, I challenged them to give me a <15-word synopsis for their book(s)… they are accepting the challenge and their books are appearing here.

What I’m after is:

• your name (listed within each section alphabetically by first name)
• your website / blog address
• book title
• book links (where we can buy it, the more the merrier e.g. Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk etc and specific links not just the website’s home page)
• genre
• and summary in no more than 15 words (a test of your editing skills ).

You can email me these details for up to 5 of your books (please don’t paste them into this page’s comments section). My free and $0.99-$2.99 eBooks are detailed on the Books – mine page.

Fiction – children’s / Y.A.

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• Bob Frey: Guide to Seldom Seen Animals (children’s picture book) – helps explain in humorous ways some of the curious things that happen in everyday life.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• C.V. Smith: Nettie Parker’s Backyard ((ages 9-13) multi-cultural historical-fiction) – magical African-American woman symbolizes tolerance caring for eight Holocaust children in war-torn London.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Dana Newman: Found in Prague (love story, adult-YA crossover) – Love comes easily among the cobblestone streets and snow-covered castles of history-rich Prague.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• E.R. Yatscoff: Archie’s Gold (juvenile fiction, mystery) – when shoeshine boy Archie finds stolen gold coins in his money tin, danger begins.
• Out On A Limb (juvenile fiction, suspense) – two mischievous boys + Egghead, a mean old man + a tree house = trouble.
• Ransom (juvenile fiction, suspense) – three friends face off against a larger gang in a suspenseful story of integrity, bravery, and friendship.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Erica Miner: FourEver Friends (young adult) – in the 1960s four teenage girls bond over raging hormones and their love for music. Available in paperback..
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Felicia Johnson: Shuck, shuck, shuck (children’s literature) – children learn creativity, sound recognition, and self-confidence at outdoor play as expressed by one character, Hania.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Fiona Ingram: The Secret of the Sacred Scarab – adventure abounds when two boys find an ancient scarab on their first day in Egypt.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Fiona Veitch Smith: David and the Hairy Beast (bible-based picture book) – can young David save the sheep from the Hairy Beast?
• David and the Kingmaker (bible-based picture book) – will the Prophet Samuel find the next king of Israel?
• Donovon’s Rainbow (chapter book for 6-8s) – can Donovon Dove outwit the evil Raven to save Noah’s Ark?
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Henry, Josh & Harrison Herts: Nimpentoad (children’s fantasy) – beautifully illustrated children’s fantasy that discourages bullying, and promotes teamwork, creativity, perseverance and teamwork (available from both websites).
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Jennifer Priester: Mortal Realm Witch: Learning About Magic (fantasy, children’s fiction, short stories) – DWW has just learned she is a witch but besides magic will she learn responsibility? Available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Barnes & Noble. Jennifer’s publisher’s website is http://ammoonlightcreations.com.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Jerry Mullinax: Enoree (Young Adult fiction) – in 1950’s South, eight-year-old Jake secretly befriends Josiah, a black boy across the Enoree River.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Katherine L. Holmes: The House in Windward Leaves (middle grade fantasy) – the wayward Sadie leads her friends into an enchantment where their costumes become real.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Kathryn Elizabeth Jones: A River of Stones (YA fiction) – the divorce of a young girl’s parents gives Samantha an opportunity to grow.
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• K. S. Brooks: Postcards from Mr. Pish, Mr. Pish’s Woodland Adventure, and The Mighty Oak and Me (fun educational) – children’s picture books promoting outdoor learning and literacy.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Lesley Fletcher: All I Want for Christmas is a Wishmas Tree – imagine the wistfulness and envy that children who do not celebrate Christmas feel as every street is filled with lights, seasonal music is playing and gifts being exchanged.Emphasis on inter-cultural traditions and family.
• Hey Angel! – by envisioning this friendly and loving angel children can feel secure that ‘someone’ is always with them. They will soon learn that the someone is themselves.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Maggie Lyons (website / blog) – Vin and the Dorky Duet (middle-grade fiction) – disasters erupt when trumpet-playing seventh-grader meets devious sister’s challenge to win Beckham signed soccer jersey.
• Dewi and the Seeds of Doom (middle-grade fiction) – Welsh dragon and chemistry-mad toad thwart evil baron with moxie, wit, and firepower.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Mary Ellen Ryall: My Name is Butterfly (children’s illustrated book) – discover the world of Monarch butterflies about a young girl’s summer in her enchanted garden.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Mollie Carson-Vollath: Terrence O’Ferret (children’s illustrated non-fiction) – the story of how a girl discovered ferrets and got one for her very own.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Omoruyi Uwuigiaren: The City Heroes and Other Stories from the Heart of Africa (children’s) – suitable for middle grade readers, the stories within the collection contain messages and themes about forgiveness, charity, redemption and loyalty all from a decidedly African perspective.
• The Adventures of Nihu (children’s) – Nihu is sucked into a world inside of a stone, visits a powerful ruler in an underwater city, and makes friends with a group of refugees only a hero could love.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Nancy Di Fabbio: Midnight Magic – Be Careful What You Wish For! (juvenile fiction) – spooky thriller about a haunted painting, a phantom horse and the girl who loves him.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Nick Orsini: Fingerless Gloves (young adult fiction/urban fiction) – Tonight will be the most difficult night in 25-year-old Anton Duchamp’s life.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Penny Ross: Cave of Journeys (chapter book for 9 & over) – three friends journey back in time to discover legends and retrieve stories of Canadian history. Available in paperback and for the Kindle.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Roger Mortimer: Eagles’ Revenge (children’s) – the Rat-Kind are plotting to wipe out the Mouse Kingdom of Carminel.
• Eagle Warrior (children’s) – in the distant mouse kingdom of Carminel, a terrible civil war has broken out.
• The Ruby of Carminel (children’s) – the island of Carminel lies in peril.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Samni Ghani: The shoe, the necklace and the Giant (children’s) – this is an adventure story about four children and their encounter with a Giant.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Sherrill S. Cannon: Gimme-Jimmy (children’s picture book) – Jimmy is a bully whose favorite word is “Gimme”, and who has to learn to share.
• The Magic Word (children’s picture book) – Elisabeth needs to learn The Magic Word “please”, and to use it every day.
• Peter and the Whimper-Whineys (children’s picture book) – Peter and the Whimper-Whineys helps parents cope with whining in a fun way.
• Santa’s Birthday Gift (children’s picture book) – after reading a story of the nativity to a grandchild, she asked “But where’s Santa?”.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• SL Dwyer (and blog): Dirt (YA & adults, available on Amazon and Smashwords) – it’s 1933 and newly-orphaned Sammy begins to live a lie and all its consequences.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Stacy Juba: Dark Before Dawn (Young Adult paranormal) – ESP spells D-A-N-G-E-R when a teen psychic takes secret classes from the local fortuneteller.
• Face-Off (Young Adult (Sports)) – teenage twin brothers, stars of the high school hockey team, compete on and off the ice.
• Teddy Bear Town Children’s E-book Bundle (children’s picture book) – three picture books featuring teddy bears: The Flag Keeper, Sticker Shoes, and Victoria Rose and the Big Bad Noise.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Stefan Bolz: The Three Feathers – Joshua’s Magnificent Journey (children’s) – a rooster, a wolf and a war horse, and the adventure of a life time. Available as an eBook from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk  and as a signed paperback from www.thethreefeathers.com.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Susan Brocker: The Wolf in the Wardrobe (middle grade fiction (ages 9-13)) – a boy rescues a wolf from a circus and keeps her as his pet.
• Dreams of Warriors (middle grade fiction (ages 9-13)) – a teenage girl battles to save the family farm while her father is away at war.
• Saving Sam (middle grade fiction (ages 9-13)) – a troubled boy and a damaged dog team up to save Sam.
• Restless Spirit (middle grade fiction (ages 9-13)) – two teenagers attempt to free a captured wild Kaimanawa stallion.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• TJ Perkins: Wound Too Tight (YA: 8-14) – cursed treasure, an enchanted watch, an evil spirit wants it back – run if you can! (available in various formats)
• Mystery of the Attic (YA: 8-14) – Melissa needs to solve an ancient murder, but the evil ghost wants to stop her. (available in various formats)
• On Forbidden Ground (sequel to Mystery of the Attic) (YA: 8-14) – Melissa is lured back to the old house to face her greatest fear alone! (available in various formats)
• Fantasies are Murder (Book 1 in the Kim & Kelly Mystery Series) (YA: 8-14) – teen detectives risk becoming the next victims at a mystery weekend resort. (available in various formats)
• Art of the Ninja: Earth (Teen) – Duncan needs to master the raging mysterious force within before he is destroyed. (available in various formats)
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• Vincent Miskell: Dreaming Thomas: A Fairy Tale (illustrated children’s story) – daydreaming gets Thomas into trouble, but might just win him a princess and a kingdom.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here
• Dr. Vukani G. Nyirenda (website / blog): The Wise Old Tortoise and the Monkey (children’s story picture book) – using animal characters, the book showcases compassionate life in a diverse animal community. Vukani’s book is available at Xlibris, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Barnes & Noble, The Book Depository, and Waterstones.
• you could have your children’s / YA book listed here

Click here for Fiction – novels & novellas

Click here for Fiction – poetry

Click here for Fiction – script

Click here for Fiction – short stories (includes flash fiction)

Click here for Non-fiction

So what I’m after is your name (listed above alphabetically by first name), your website / blog address, book title, book link (where we can buy it), genre and summary in no more than 15 words (a test of your editing skills ). You can email me these details for up to 5 of your books (please don’t paste them into this page’s comments section). My books and free short stories are detailed on the Books – mine page.

Please note: the chances are that I’ve not read the books listed on this page (much as I would like to have done) so these are therefore not personal recommendations but are, in the main, by authors who I have chatted to, interviewed or got to know… even just a little bit.  Kindle Fiction recommends a variety of eBooks and if you’ve read any eBooks you’d like to recommend then you can email suggestions to kindlesrp@gmail.com.