Books for All Seasons

Jade Braves the Dark by Valdene Mark What Lurks in the Dark? Every other mother experiences the struggle of either putting their little ones’ to sleep or helping them overcome fear. Jade is no exception. This little girl is afraid of the dark. But, she is brave enough to conquer her fear. Follow the girl’s story in Jade Braves the Dark. Which child doesn’t experience fear of the dark? An unlit room during the night can be scary to the highest level for a toddler. Especially when crickets begin to sing their creepy songs. A child’s mind is quick to picture images of ghosts, monsters, and ugly-looking creatures. And, most often, the fear that stems from their wild imagination leaves them sleepless in the night. But, there’s an author to the rescue! Thankfully, Valdene Mark does something to ease every frightened Jade and Jude. In her little book,  Jade Braves the Dark , Valdene Mark tells a story of the little girl named Jade. One night, her mother puts her to bed in her own room. Bu...

Hope by Kealy Connor Lonning  The big wide world is full of challenges and surprises. It offers both good and bad influences. The children’s ability to adapt to life’s situations depends largely on how parents prepare them early on. It’s important, therefore, to instill moral principles in them while they are young. These values help them shape the person they want to be in the future. Learn from Kealy Connor Lonning on how she imparts positive vibes and morals in the book called Hope. Hope  is more than a bedtime story! It’s a book that imparts positive vibes on young children to prepare them for the life ahead. Kealy Connor Lonning takes storytelling to new heights. In her little book, the author injects words of kindness, compassion, and other positive vibes into the young minds. But, she does it without imposing the matter. She presents two-line verses that contain common life challenges and positive solutions on how to deal with them. She applies rhymes to make the words ...

The Jeniyan by Penn Fawn The captives killed Nyeusi! Now, they are free and out of the dark. But, where do they go from here? Follow the immortals’ journey to The Jeniyan. Thousands of immortals found themselves in a massive plain with no signs of civilization in sight. But, they need to move forward and flee from the mountain of darkness. Otherwise, the enemy finds them. This is how Penn Fawn’s dark fiction begins. Although the book is a sequel to Necropolis,  The Jeniyan  is a stand alone. The journey from the Death Valley Set in an unspecified period,  The Jeniyan  plot revolves around life in the underworld. Despite the uncertainties, Daniel and his companions decide to look for a place that they can call home away from their captors. Over the argument on which direction to follow, Daniel says: “Sometimes, a man has to stop letting his heart make decisions for him and allow his mind to.” And so, although weary from countless days and nights of walking, the multit...

The History, Magic, and Legend in the Wilderness Totem by Charlie Sheldon The plot of Charlie Sheldon’s Totem revolves around the vast wilderness of Olympic National Park. In this ‘land of history, magic, and legend’, the author takes the readers on a tour of the world of the past. Don’t you wish to witness for yourself what it is like down there? A series of events happen simultaneously. On one hand, elks are found dead in different locations. It’s a mysterious kill that Carl Larsen, Steve Palmer, and Laurie Larsen need to investigate. What baffles them is the manner the animals are killed. Half of each of the carcasses is gone, while the other half is left lying where it is killed. Who is responsible for the killing? Poachers? Other wild animals? On the other hand, one of the Seattle Express crew is found alive. William, a merchant sailor, is indeed a brave survivor. He even expresses to join a tedious hike back to the Olympic National Park with his daughter and friends. He says he h...

  True Kindness is Unconditional Capsule  is a book by Mel Torrefranca. Its plot revolves around three teenagers with different personalities. Although they all attend Brookwood High School, these students are not friends with each other.  Jackie Mendoza is an aloof girl. She prefers spending most of her time playing computer games with her virtual friend, Eugene. Even inside the classroom, Jackie hardly leaves her attention from her cell phone. Peter Moon is a quiet and studious guy. But, he has a penchant for bashing every other person in his blog. Most of the students despise him for being nosey. He sits beside Jackie in Math class, but they don’t communicate with each other. Kat Pipe is the girl with an attitude. She loves to stand out among the rest with her unique lifestyle. She enjoys receiving positive reactions from her followers everytime she posts her pictures on Instagram. The Unlikely Friendship Develops The story begins with a news report about the sudden di...

Who Leads Who? It’s a stormy night in May but Tom Olsen is all set for his trek to the backcountry. He intends to visit his grandfather’s grave with his Indian friends, William and Myra. As they prepare their gear, Tom’s ex-wife, Ruth, suddenly shows up at his house. She brings along a teenage girl and declares to leave her with Tom. Ruth introduces the girl as Sarah, Tom’s granddaughter.  This is how the story of  Strong Heart  begins. Written by Charlie Sheldon, the book is a historical fiction set in Washington’s Olympic National Park. The Conflict Begins The stormy weather serves as a premonition of the things to happen next. Tom’s life takes a new turn as soon as Sarah arrives. He never expects a granddaughter from Becky. Now, he is torn between bringing Sarah along on his hike to the wilderness or canceling the trip. William and Myra suggest it’s better for Sarah to tag along. And so, the trip is now composed of three adults and a teenage girl. Even if the adults ha...

  The Thief Who Personally Encounters Jesus Redemption at the Eleventh Hour  is a historical fiction by Andrew Crown. Set during Roman Empire’s rule over the Jews in Israel, the story revolves around the life journey of Dismas. Dismas is a 30-year-old man who works at an olive grove in Thella. He runs away from his cruel employer and intends to flee to Jerusalem. But, before leaving, he steals some of his master’s money and one of his horses. He leaves in haste as he is afraid the Roman soldiers might come for him. Unfortunately, his mount dies of exhaustion and frailty. Thus, Dismas is compelled to continue his journey on foot. Eventually, for some reason, he finds himself in a fishing village near the Sea of Galilee. He stays in the house of Asher, a fisherman. Asher lives with his daughter Leah. To compensate for his accommodation, Dismas helps Asher catch fish. Life for these characters is simple and peaceful. Until something remarkable happens that eventually shapes Disma...