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"Everyone grows under Evans' hand, making The Stone of Integrity a satisfying fantasy of achievement, change, danger and adversity, considering different forms of blindness that affect each character, challenging their beliefs and goals. Carling's experiences give her some of the wisdom and integrity she'll need to be a queen, while readers receive some powerful insights wound into an adventure quest that is thoroughly absorbing." Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWS ____________________ Upon returning from her quest to gather the Stone of Courage, Carling, the future Queen of Crystonia, is summoned by the historian of the Minsheen herd of Centaurs. He entrusts Carling with a rare, ancient map. After a harrowing journey back home to her village, she is visited, once again, by Vidente, the Wizard of Crystonia. He tells her it is time to collect the purple Stone of Integrity for her royal Silver Breastplate. With the map in hand, Carling and her faithful companions set out to discover the mysterious island of Hy-Basilia, an island that no one knows exists. Frightening sea creatures, menacing Centaurs, a handsome young fisherman, a crafty witch, and Fairies who hide behind masks....who can be trusted? Another quest, another stone, and many more invaluable lessons to learn. Don't miss one word of this brilliant fantasy adventure by Award-Winning author, M.J. Evans.

"With a wicked witch, magic, and a mystery, children from the ages of eight and up will love this enchanting book." - Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite"Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium is very highly recommended for young readers looking for a tale of magic that evolves into something even more delightful, advocating for a kinder world." - Diane Donovan, Editor, Midwest Book Reviews"Evans' plot is imaginative and thrilling." - Jack Magnus for Readers' FavoriteWhy are children vanishing from their beds in the middle of the night? And what does the local toymaker have to do with their disappearances? Find out in the exciting children's fantasy, Mr. Figgletoes' Toy Emporium. The story begins on East Sherman Avenue in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where an exclusive and delightful toy store is located. Owned by Mr. Figgletoes, the enchanting shop contains a vast selection of unique toys. Recently, a scary witch with evil plans for the children of Coeur d'Alene has infiltrated Mr. Figgletoes' Emporium. Now, after making a purchase at Mr. Figgletoes' shop, select customers, along with their new toys, disappear during the night. What is the mean old witch going to do with her captives? Can Mr. Figgletoes be trusted?

A funny book for preschool kids about the importance of helping at home. Filled with full-color illustrations and clever puns, you will want to read this story to your children over and over.

If you were a skeleton, what would you eat? Spare ribs? Chicken soup made only with the funny bone? Skeletons still have to eat but Mrs. Skullington is having trouble with her three children who are picky eaters What is a mother to do? Read this funny picture books and fiind out how she solves her mealtime problems. "The Skullington Family Bone Appetit" is a clever way to teach children the importance of developing healthy eating habits.

★IS GOING TO SCHOOL A GRAVE MISTAKE?★Max Skullington is afraid to go to his first day of Kindergarten. Starting school can be a scary experience for any child and Max is no different (except he's a skeleton ) Read along as Max learns to express and face his fears. This enchanting book with spectacular illustrations will delight your preschool and kindergarten children and is the perfect gift for any child facing new experiences. Click the "Look Inside" feature to preview this award-winning book."The Skullington Family School is a Grave Mistake" is one of the Skullington Family Series that deals with common family issues. Other books in the series include: "The Skullington Family Boney Fingers" and "The Skullington Family Bone Appetit."

The excitement felt in the Winner's Circle vanishes when the jockey's beloved horse disappears from his stall in the dark of night.Patrick McCallin is a young Irish lad growing up in the 1980s when all of Ireland is groaning under the weight of The Troubles. Born to ride, he pays little mind to the political unrest going on around him. He dreams only of becoming a jockey. Patrick's dream comes true when he is selected to ride an up-and-coming Thoroughbred, named Fionn MacCool, in the biggest races in England and Ireland. Race after race ends with Fionn and Patrick in the Winner's Circle. The pair captures the heart of all Ireland. But the dream becomes a nightmare when Patrick's beloved horse is kidnapped and held for ransom.When the horse's owner refuses to pay and the Irish Garda closes the case, Patrick and his best friends, Ronan and Maddie, have no choice but to find Fionn themselves.

Imagine living in a mine 2,000 feet underground, in the damp and the dark, and filled with rats Young Bethan is living a peaceful life in a coal mining town in South Wales. Her parents have sacrificed to send her to a private girls' school. But her world crumbles when her father is badly injured after a section of the mine collapses. Setting her dreams aside for the time being, Bethan must help support her family. Defying the laws forbidding it, she goes to work 2,000 feet underground in the dark, damp, and terrifying coal mine. Her only source of comfort comes in the form of Dobbin, the very pit pony who saved her father's life.

Be it known throughout the land that the rightful heir to the throne of Crystonia will be the wearer of the Silver Breastplate with its four Stones of Light: The Stone of Mercy, The Stone of Courage, The Stone of Integrity and The Stone of Wisdom. Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is conquering fear for the sake of doing what is right. A young Duende girl named Carling is in possession of the coveted Silver Breastplate, but the breastplate is only partially complete. The green Stone of Mercy, which Carling found on her first quest, is nestled securely in its place on the breastplate. Now, the Wizard of Crystonia sends her on her second mission to find the red Stone of Courage in the foreboding region known as the Northern Reaches. The assignment will be difficult because the stone is under the guardianship of a reclusive Tommy Knocker named Shim, who has no intention of relinquishing it to the young Duende girl or to anyone else. The Stone of Courage is the second tale in the Award-Winning Centaur Chronicles series. This book continues the compelling adventure that began with The Stone of Mercy as Carling attempts to gain another stone on her way to becoming the righteous ruler of Crystonia. In The Stone of Courage, Carling faces her fears in the form of the Tommy Knocker, Ogres and evil Heilodius Centaurs, all of whom attempt to prevent her from fulfilling her destiny to become the Queen of the land. Immerse yourself in another fantastic adventure created by Award-Winning author M.J. Evans.

"This is good guys versus bad guys at its finest." Ray Simmons for Readers' Favorite"Action-packed, riveting, and steeped in the atmosphere so carefully built in prior books in the series." Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Reviews"An impeccable YA fantasy read." Sarah Scheele for Readers' Favorite The Stone of Wisdom, by Award-Winning author M.J. Evans, is the final book of The Centaur Chronicles, the epic saga that will captivate YA and Adult readers who love Tolkien-like settings and characters. Carling, the half Fairy/half Human teenager who is to inherit the throne of Crystonia, must complete the Silver Breastplate to be worthy to be the queen. But an evil Wizard named Xanbar has returned to claim the throne for himself and is amassing a vicious army of Centaurs, Ogres, and Cyclops to help him do it.