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BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale Awards & Honors: 2013 B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree2012 USA BEST BOOK AWARDS Award-Winning Finalist in both categories of Children's Fiction & Children's Book Series2011 READERS' FAVORITE International Book Awards, Silver Medal in its category2010 Nominated for the CYBILS AwardsA lip-smacking, mouthwatering, absolutely delectable debut, Bellyache: A Delicious Tale by Crystal Marcos is a literary feast for ages seven and up. In the vein of Roald Dahl's best-loved adventures, Marcos offers a mystical, character driven escapade that intertwines strands of reality with a larger-than-life fantasy world. When Peter Fischer sets out to help his grandfather at Papa's Sweet Shop, he will quickly learn that sneaking sweets and covering up his sugar-dusted tracks will have major consequences. As Peter is transported to a mysteriously delicious, faraway land, a curious people known as the Candonites, some of whom have no time for a non-Candonite, will teach Peter a lesson on what it means to be different and what it means to forgive. Look for Marcos' exciting second book in the children's series, HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE.

The magical adventure continues in the spine-tingling fantasy-adventure, HEADACHE: The Hair-Raising Sequel to BELLYACHE Crystal Marcos delivers another whimsically entertaining escapade for ages seven and up. Readers will delight in more sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat, non-stop action adventures of Peter and his best friend, Lina. When Peter Fisher sets out for school one morning, he has no idea that trouble is stirring in his hometown. With the unexpected arrival of his new Candonite friends from Maple Town, Peter and Lina have extra help saving their beloved town and loved ones from the clutches of the one villain they had hoped they would never see again. Humorous and thought provoking, this unforgettably entertaining story teaches a valuable lesson about standing up and facing one's fears.

Recipient of 13 HONORS A survival story ideal for Hunger Games, Divergent, and Cinder fans. Crystal Marcos delivers Novus, a riveting novel set in a dystopian future of action-adventure, suspense, and romance. Intriguing characters and a gripping storyline keep the reader turning page after page. Seventeen-year-old Cayden expected to live out his days with the dysfunctional Human family he was assigned to serve. One fateful night, however, landed him in Gavaron, the home of maimed, elderly, or defiant. Beyond its borders is the Den, an area much more dangerous than Cayden ever imagined. He unwittingly becomes involved in a conspiracy and is one of a handful of survivors fleeing a deadly attack. They set off on a perilous journey in search of refuge and the truth. Along the way, Cayden begins to comprehend the difference between fully living and merely surviving, while trying to balance his emotions and a forbidden love. 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist in the Action/Adventure category2016 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards, Bronze Medal Winner in the Young Adult - General category2016 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, Winner Best Books in the Young Adult category2016 Book Excellence Awards, Finalist in the Young Adult category2016 indieBRAG, B.R.A.G Medallion Honoree2016 New York Book Festival, "Honorable Mention" Winner in the Sci-Fi category2015 New Apple Book Awards, "Official Selection" Winner in the E-Book Young Adult category"Honorable Mention" Winner in the Young Adult category: 2017 Florida Book Festival2017 Great Northwest Book Festival2017 Los Angeles Book Festival2016 Hollywood Book Festival2016 Northern California Book Festival2016 Southern California Book Festival

2018 Florida Book Festival, Honorable Mention in the Children's Category2017 New Apple Book Awards, Official Selection in the Children's Picture Book Category2017 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, Winner Best Books in the Children's Category2017 Northern California Book Festival, Honorable Mention in the Children's Category2017 Southern California Book Festival, Honorable Mention in the Children's Category2017 Halloween Book Festival, Runner-Up in the Children's Category A humorous rhyming picture book for ages 4 and up by award-winning author Crystal Marcos features a distinguished little zombie who just wants to be your friend.Dive head-first into the infectiously charming pages, oozing with whimsical verse and stricken with colorful and amusing illustrations. Bartholomew Buggins: A Zombie with Different Cravings is a unique, fun book that will have kids and adults shrieking with delight.