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	Snowybright and the Eight Dwarfs	by Neville Mills Feb. 07, 2012	$1.99	14 words	Sample 20%
	In this contemporary fairy tale,the story of Snow White is re-told giving it an unusually inventive edge of humour and wit.Not only has Neville Mills re-invented a classic fairy story, but he also plays with words and numbers in order to entice kids into the joys of of both reading and simple calculations.It is beautifully and humorosly illustrated with many things to count and colors to identify.
	The Amazing Maze of Chatsworth House	by Tim Sutton Feb. 07, 2012	$3.99	1887 words	Sample 20%
	Freddy and his school friends go on a day trip to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. Freddy gets split-up from the rest of the school party, and he mistakenly ventures into the amazing maze all on his own.... A lovely bedtime story for all ages that has been photographed, written and illustrated entirely by the Author.
	Sir Nathan and the Quest for Queen Gobbledeegook	by Mark Smith Feb. 01, 2012	$3.99	56072 words	Sample 15%
	Sir Nathan and the Quest for Queen Gobbledeegook is a silly fairy tale, written for ages 7 through 12, and for those young at heart.
	Tovertaarten en Nachtgluiperds	by Tais Teng Jan. 28, 2012	$2.99	16534 words	Sample 15%
	Volstrekte duisternis, een kookpot boven de open haard, een zwarte panter in plaats van een gezellige kat: dit is geen gewoon huis. Daar zijn Fred en Herman snel achter. Fred wil zo snel mogelijk weer naar buiten. Maar Herman rust niet voordat hij zo'n geheimzinnig boek heeft meegenomen. Dat had hij beter niet kunnen doen.
	The Kingdom at the Edge of the Forest	by Eviatar Avni Jan. 27, 2012	$1.99	26379 words	Sample 20%
	This is the story of a tiny magical kingdom, its inhabitants and their adventures. The book follows them as they encounter mysterious parcels, strange flowers, nocturnal thieves, confusing technology and season changes. Join their adventures, learn with them about progress, friendship and the meaning of life, and face difficult questions such as: are clouds made of bunnies' fur or goose feathers
	The Really-Truly Princess Test	by Amanda Kastner Jan. 25, 2012	$1.99	2748 words	Sample 20%
	Rosellen is just an ordinary little girl, except for one thing: Her parents are the King and Queen, so she's a Princess. Or is she? Using the story of "The Princess and the Pea" as a guide, Rosellen is determined to answer the question once and for all--with surprisingly messy results!
	Fonna's Change Mantel	by Doc Colour Jan. 25, 2012	$2.99	124 words	Sample 20%
	It’s Fonna’s twelfth birthday, and her family has just moved to a new neighborhood. Unfortunately, Fonna never approved! Fonna’s Change Mantel is an impassioned and devious story with a wonderful rhyming style that is witty and fun to read. Illustrated for the first time in color, Fonna and her friends brilliantly come alive on the pages as their free-spirited personalities uniquely interact.
	Adventures of Young Crucian	by Sergei Vinogradov Jan. 23, 2012	$1.99	14106 words	Sample 20%
	Увлекательная и добрая история о путешествии и приключениях Карасика и Деда Пескаря в подводном мире, о преодолении трудностей, о познании чудес, о ценности дружбы.
	Fairy Blues (Songs of Magic, #2)	by JL Bryan Jan. 20, 2012	$2.99	64922 words	Sample 20%
	With their enchanted instruments, the Assorted Zebras attract interest from record producers, and soon they’re off to cut their first album and music video. But they have just become pawns in a sinister plot by a cabal of evil fairies... Meanwhile, Aoide and her band pursue a new strategy for regaining their stolen instruments, one that will take them into the most haunted region in Faerie.
	Here Comes the Sun	by Gillian Turner Jan. 19, 2012	$0.99	1739 words	Sample 20%
	This faith-safe children's story tells the tale of a little bird named Robyn, and how he received his gift of Song. He learns that it may take time and there may be heartache along the way, but some gifts are worth waiting for.
	Mrs Tall Small Rescues Father Christmas	by Caroline Graves Jan. 19, 2012	$2.99	2278 words	Sample 27%
	Mrs Tall Small, Fairy Flutter, Captain Cornelius and the Miss Muddles join Mrs Tall Small on a daring rescue mission to help Father Christmas. Evil Witch Green has raided the North Pole and stolen all the children’s Christmas presents from Father Christmas. Mrs Tall Small has just 24 hours to try and save the world’s Christmas presents. Can she succeed? Join Mrs Tall Sm
	Miss Sugar Crumb's Magic Kitchen	by Malinda Mitchell Jan. 18, 2012	$2.99	3191 words	Sample 20%
	Miss Sugar Crumb is a fair young maiden who loves animals and people. She enjoys feeding animals and taking food to the sick and needy. She never asks anything in return for her generosity. Wonderful, magical things happen to both animals and people who taste the treats cooked in her kitchen. Among those affected by this magic are a young couple and some forest animals.
	The Wealding Word	by Adam Gogolski Jan. 18, 2012	$2.99	72776 words	Sample 5%
	A hundred years after Rapunzel escapes the witch's tower, one girl unearths the wicked truth behind the fairy tale... Plagued by demonic forces, child-stealing witches, and evil kings -- not to mention a bully of a big sister -- 13 year old Nell Shoemaker's only hope for survival is to master the secrets of the Wealding Word.
	The Magnificent Tree	by Wendy Brache Jan. 16, 2012	$2.99	803 words	Sample 20%
	Deep in the forest, far off the winding path, was a very special tree. The fairies that lived there wanted their tree to look just like all the others in the forest. They didn't realize just how special their tree was. There was one fairy--the littlest of them all--who knew something the others did not...that their tree was magnificent.
	Caterina Cerca La Banda	by Luigi Sgambati Jan. 16, 2012	$0.99	19793 words	Sample 15%
	Erano tanti anni che la banda non veniva più in paese. Mancava la musica. Ma non la musica come presenza. Le mancava la musica come ricordo, la musica come memoria. Sua nonna la musica la ricordava, sapeva immaginarla, la portava dentro di sé. Lei covava nel suo cuore solo il maestoso silenzio dei monti. Ed è così che Caterina, all’età di cinque anni e sette mesi, partì alla ricerca della banda.
	De Trap Naar De Nederzee	by Tais Teng Jan. 16, 2012	$1.49	20453 words	Sample 20%
	Wanda's lastige broertje is ontvoerd en vervangen door een nog onmogelijker wisselkind. Haar enige hoop is hem terughalen uit Illys. In het Land onder de Aarde jagen muizen op katten. Nederland is daar een eindeloze zee, onder een krijtwitte hemel vol inktzwarte sterren en vliegende walvissen Gelukkig krijgt ze hulp van haar overgrootmoeder Alice Liddell.
	Howl (Howl, #1) by Jody Morse & Jayme Morse	by Jayme Morse Jan. 15, 2012	$0.99	62760 words	Sample 20%
	Fifteen-year-old Samara McKinley is not your average teenager. Unlike her best friend, Emma Taylor, Samara’s life does not revolve around partying and trying to fit in at school. In between playing the peacekeeper for her troubled family and crushing on the cute new boy at school, Samara sets out to stay to true to herself. But that all changes when she is bitten by a wolf.
	A Little Bird Who Likes to Sing and Dance	by Mike Jones Jan. 14, 2012	$0.99	1206 words	Sample 40%
	Children Story. There was a happy little bird who loved to sing and dance and who enjoyed flying and playing with the other birds, it was a joy to watch him. He was a beautiful little bird and everyone that saw him would not fail to be impressed. He was full of life and full of happiness. Unfortunately for the little bird his happiness was taken away from him.
	The Theft of the Crown of Bodran	by Ross McLeod Jan. 14, 2012	$2.99	34933 words	Sample 30%
	'The Theft of the Crown of Bodran' Reading age - 8-12 years Estimated word count – 35,000 A magical adventure story featuring the English schoolboy Charlie Braithwaite as, with the friends he made in the adventure 'The Witches of Lewthan Mountain', he once again sets off to the Witch infested Darklands in search of a thief and an elfin king's quite priceless, stolen crown.
	Minniwicket the Gnome's Brave Adventure	by Heath Gordon Jan. 14, 2012	$0.99	5839 words	Sample 20%
	Minniwicket as a gnome of simple pleasures; she likes a good mushroom stew, a soft spot of moss and playing with her best friend, a fox named Rosa. One day while gathering mushrooms, Minniwicket is attacked by a troll. To save her home she must go find and kill the troll king with Rosa. It's a path fraught with danger, but it's the only way to save the life she loves.
	De Beschermgeest	by Tais Teng Jan. 14, 2012	$2.99	31691 words	Sample 20%
	Een eigen beschermgeest. Het lijkt zo handig. Tot je je ineens afvraagt wie de geest nu eigenlijk beschermt. En dat jij dat misschien wel niet bent... Wanneer Frank in een computerspelletje een spreuk vindt die hem belooft al zijn wensen te vervullen, is het maar al te makkelijk op "ok" te klikken. En dan beginnen er rare dingen te gebeuren.
	Zebop and the Terrible Gorble	by William Shoemaker Jan. 12, 2012	$2.99	2692 words	Sample 20%
	Join Zebop on a space adventure that finds him stranded on a planet of fearsome aliens where he discovers things are not quite as they seem or as he could have imagined. Suspenseful, heartwarming and beautifully illustrated, your kids will want to read it again and again.
	Behind the Frozen Waterfall	by Ron Aberdeen Jan. 12, 2012	$0.99	8721 words	Sample 5%
	The spiritual story of a young man’s search for the thirteenth sign of the Zodiac.
	Theodore Pharris Saves the Universe	by Rachel Starr Thomson Jan. 11, 2012	$2.99	30256 words	Sample 20%
	Eight year old Theodore Pharris lived an incredibly boring life until the day he accidentally shot a spaceship out of the sky with his slingshot. Now he’s discovered an alien plot to blow up the universe, and only Theodore, his faithful dogs Balfour and Breck, and a handful of offbeat adult friends can stop it. Being the good guys, they’re almost certain to win. But can they do it in time?
	The Big Fat Fly	by Mike Jones Jan. 11, 2012	$0.99	1270 words	Sample 40%
	Children Story. Once upon a time long long ago there was an old town where people threw their rubbish into the streets and it was the animals that cleaned it up. This town was called Garbage town. The cats were quite smart and they were in charge of all the other animals. The flies weren’t happy so something had to be done.
	Edward and Bear	by Sonya Chan Jan. 09, 2012	$0.99	3384 words	Sample 20%
	Does everything happen for a reason? A reason that connect the unexpected links? How far will one go for a true friendship? Can forgiveness enlighten one's soul from wrong-doing to true wisdom? Inspired by a true event, this story embraces you with its characters in their joyful yet tearful journey of friendship and the awakening of conscience. It is an ordinary story with extraordinary messag
	A Very Blakely Christmas	by Jamie Ott Jan. 08, 2012	$3.99	2073 words	Sample 20%
	A child discovers Elves use light beams to travel to and from the North Pole.
	Boring Bedtime Stories	by Dave Brown Jan. 07, 2012	$2.99	12634 words	Sample 20%
	Feel tired because you have small children who don't like to go to sleep at night? If so, this book may be the answer you need! Try these heartwarming stories. Sometimes quirky, often silly, and always boring (or at least just mildly exciting), these stories will make your kids think they're successfully stalling off sleep while you lull them into a relaxed and sleepy state. Try them and see!
	Duizend Eilanden Ver	by Tais Teng Jan. 07, 2012	$4.99	33329 words	Sample 20%
	'Woont hier misschien een zekere Stella?' Neil verstijft als hij de naam van zijn moeder hoort. 'Nee, sorry,' liegt hij, 'niemand hier die zo heet.' Neils moeder is een vluchtelinge uit een land zo ver en onbekend dat het op geen enkele aardse kaart staat. Haar oude familie wil haar terug hebben. Tot elke prijs.
	Fairy Tales	by Monica P Jan. 06, 2012	$1.00	1922 words	Sample 15%
	A short collection of classic fairy tales on Snow White and Cinderella.
	Prinsesse Lila og Prinsen pÃ¥ Den Vrede Hest	by Per Holbo Jan. 06, 2012	$3.19	2006 words	Sample 40%
	Prinsesse Lila har det svært. Hun vil gerne giftes med Prinsen, men Den Vrede Hest er der altid og skælder hende ud for alt, hvad hun gør. Heldigvis lærer hun dragen at kende og den hjælper hende med at bekæmpe de dårlige følelser, hun har med sig selv. Bogen er velegnet som højtlæsning for de 3-9årige, men der er også noget for de voksne.
	Mädchen und Fee retten das Rotkäppchen	by Marion Becker-Richter Jan. 05, 2012	$3.99	2760 words	Sample 30%
	Anstatt zu schlafen liest Jenny unter der Bettdecke Märchenbücher. Eines Nachts landet eine Fee in ihrem Zimmer. Gemeinsam ziehen die beiden los, um das Rotkäppchen zu retten.
	Faeriefied	by De-ann Black Jan. 04, 2012	$0.99	74778 words	Sample 20%
	The faeries of Whispering Wood plan to modernise themselves so that people will start believing in them again. They ask a sprite to teach them about new technology, and inadvertently enlist the help of Finlay, an elficologist, along with Mrs Bell who owns the ice cream shop, and her shifty cat. Written with a liberal dash of humor by bestselling author De-ann Black.
	Lily Rose and the RosyCheeksTree	by Salima Korri Jan. 04, 2012	$1.99	12576 words	Sample 25%
	A Fairy Book Ages 9-14
	Just Be Yourself, Zap	by Manley Peterson Jan. 02, 2012	$2.99	226 words	Sample 20%
	Zap wants to make some friends at a new school. Will Zap regret ignoring his mother's advice of "just be yourself" or will the school children be impressed when Zap pretends to be someone he's not? Read this book with young children and teach them a valuable lesson of always being true to themselves. Featuring 32 original illustrations and over 450 words.
	Diaries of a Piano Princess	by Michael Hemsworth Jan. 01, 2012	$6.99	3642 words	Sample 30%
	In this fantastic adventure, a young princess just learning to play the piano must use her knowledge and the help of her new fairy friend to find her stolen piano. Without the music it provides, her kingdom could erupt into chaos. The only clue she has is a strange note from her frightening old piano tutor to find the piano and save the day. For ages 4 to 8.
	The Village	by Charles Elford Jan. 01, 2012	$0.99	26364 words	Sample 20%
	This is Volume 2 of The Journey, a prehistoric story about a Neolithic village and its eager villager Kirlo. This volume explores the social and economic and religious rituals of the time period in a series of stories which are human and warm and entertaining. This children's book is suitable for all ages.
	Obviously Horatio: The moose with a loose tooth	by Donald Goodpaster Dec. 31, 2011	$1.99	525 words	Sample 20%
	Today is the Rich Man's birthday. But what can anyone living in this small town give him? He's bound to have everything from big, to little, to small. But Obviously Horatio, the moose with a loose tooth may have just the answer they are all looking for, especially the Poor Man.
	The Legend of the Starfish	by Judith B. Shields Dec. 27, 2011	$1.99	72 words	Sample 20%
	What happens when a star falls from the sky? Explore the underwater adventure of a star. Book includes an educational “interesting facts” page about starfish.
	The Dog Princess	by Fun London Dec. 26, 2011	$2.99	7507 words	Sample 20%
	The Dog Princess is the long-awaited sequel to the popular book The Dog Prince. Follow Ammed, Celia and Paint as they venture through the dreaded Dark Forest to save a dear friend. This is a fun, wholesome adventure suitable for all ages.
	No Body Nose	by Donald Goodpaster Dec. 26, 2011	$1.99	1328 words	Sample 20%
	Queen Kalabash, the queen of all noses, is terribly lonely and is advised by her chief counselors to have a "Grand Ball and Masquerade Party" to help her choose a king. The nose who wears the best costume will become the new king. A large nose named Schnoz wants to be the king. Schnoz immediately sets out on a fantastic journey to find the best costume to wear to the "Ball."
	Mice and Owls	by A. T. Sorsa Dec. 24, 2011	$1.49	4299 words	Sample 15%
	Matilda is a little mouse who has to leave her home and look for a new place to live. On the way to the blue mountains she meets her old friend, Harriet who she thought was dead. These two adventurous and courageous mice prove that friendship and being kind to others can help you through any obstacles in your life.
	Christmas Special: The Miracle.	by Sharmila Dey Dec. 23, 2011	$2.99	1836 words	Sample 10%
	The people of Happy Ho village were busy making preparations for Christmas except Susan and her mother.Susan was extremely sad and miserable as her mother was seriously ill. And then the miracle occured..... An entertaining Christmas Special story for children. A perfect gift for your kids on Christmas. Go ahead and give your loved ones a pleasant surprise by gifting a copy today.
	Rescuing the Fairy Princess	by T.K. Garner Dec. 22, 2011	$3.95	13777 words	Sample 20%
	Harriet’s just a regular schoolgirl dealing with divorced parents when a relative sends her an old album. Then a unicorn arrives and insists Harriet is a Fairy Hunter. He takes her to the fairy kingdom and the King and Queen send her on a dangerous mission to rescue their beloved daughter from the evil Spriggans. Can Harriet save the Princess and still make it home in time for lunch?
	Gestolen Zielen	by Tais Teng Dec. 22, 2011	$4.99	36175 words	Sample 15%
	Gerard heeft zijn ka verspeeld, zijn derde ziel. Alle kleur en smaak is uit zijn leven verdwenen: zelfs pekingeend met pruimensaus smaakt naar klei en smeerolie en de blauwste zomerhemel is loodgrijs.
	The Curious Adventures of Ha	by Arcane Ravenwolf Dec. 20, 2011	$3.95	4836 words	Sample 10%
	The Curious Adventures of Ha is a majestic adventure about a young Air elemental (spirit) named Ha who is infected with an insatiable curiosity that he just can’t satisfy. He decides one day to venture out on a grand journey of his own to experience what he was truly created for as an Air elemental. Throughout his epic journey Ha learns what it’s like to be a bird, to fly freely within the..
	Too Big To Fail(a children's story)	by Darwin Booker Dec. 19, 2011	$3.99	4570 words	Sample 10%
	This is an adaptation of the classic Jack and the beanstalk, told from a different perspective making the storyline fresh and exciting.
	The Lost Secret of the Green Man: The Crystal Keeper Chronicles Book 2	by Tiffany Turner Dec. 19, 2011	$0.99	29958 words	Sample 20%
	Who has time for homework when your problems involve evil sorcerers? Wanda and her new friend, Edina, try to find the answer to why bees are mysteriously dying. But, when a unicorn appears in her bedroom, the mystery just seems to deepen. Making a trip to Ireland might be the only way to find the answers in time.
	Land of Sooj	by Shelley Gilbert Dec. 19, 2011	$0.99	11610 words	Sample 30%
	Young adult/children's fiction, 7-19. "Charming children’s book...beautifully written, morally relevant." Little, Brown. Land of Sooj is an early land where seahorses live. Romantica, God of The Seahorses, and her Angel children protect the seahorses as they learn truths and lessons of life in Sooj. Six stories conjure up vivid, beautiful images. Fantasy and virtue flow throughout the stories.
	Citizenship	by Tamara C Dec. 18, 2011	$0.99	8322 words	Sample 20%
	Instead of telling kids what not to do, let's give them the skills they need to understand how to make good choices. Citizenship is made up of nine short stories highlighting traits to help kids make good choices and understand what being a good citizen means.