When Enzo the dragon catches a cold, it's no mere sniffle. No indeed! His coughs and sneezes set fields aflame and barns on fire. The villagers are fleeing their farms and the townsfolk are up in arms. What's a poor fire-sneezing dragon to do? As it turns out, a royal magician has just the right medicine to help Enzo get rid of his cold. And soon, with a little bit of Abbra-ka-brew, Enzo is feeling better and ready to head back to his dragon den. Told in rollicking rhyming text this cautionary tale from author/illustrator Kurt Cyrus (Shake a Leg, Egg! and Invisible Lizard) reminds readers of all ages to cover their mouths when they sneeze.
From the highly praised author of The Last Days of Old Beijing, a brilliant portrait of China today and a memoir of coming of age in a country in transition. In 1995, at the age of twenty-three, Michael Meyer joined the Peace Corps and, after rejecting offers to go to seven other countries, was sent to a tiny town in Sichuan. Knowing nothing about China, or even how to use chopsticks, Meyer wrote Chinese words up and down his arms so he could hold conversations, and, per a Communist dean's orders, jumped into teaching his students about the Enlightenment, the stock market, and Beatles lyrics. Soon he realized his Chinese counterparts were just as bewildered by China's changes as he was. Thus began an impassioned immersion into Chinese life. With humor and insight, Meyer puts readers in his novice shoes, introducing a fascinating cast of characters while winding across the length and breadth of his adopted country --from a terrifying bus attack on arrival, to remote Xinjiang and Tibet, into Beijing's backstreets and his future wife's Manchurian family, and headlong into efforts to protect China's vanishing heritage at places like "Sleeping Dragon," the world's largest panda preserve. In the last book of his China trilogy, Meyer tells a story both deeply personal and universal, as he gains greater – if never complete – assurance, capturing what it feels like to learn a language, culture and history from the ground up. Both funny and relatable, The Road to Sleeping Dragon is essential reading for anyone interested in China's history, and how daily life plays out there today.
World War II rages on in the European and Pacific fronts. Troy, ‘Tank’, Connors, an American soldier serving in France is severely wounded. He is discharged from the military and returns home to North Carolina to rehabilitate. Back home he and his young wife must somehow put their lives back together. His life is again turned upside down when he accepts a job at an unknown government town with no name or address in the mountains of New Mexico. There, he joins an elite group of scientists working on a top secret government program; the Manhattan Project, building the first atomic bomb. The twists and turns mount as Tank, at one point, is wrongly accused of international espionage. Tank becomes a hunted man. He has few allies on his side. In the climax scene it takes a daring move to save himself.
Book One: The Spear of Longinus A young girl finds herself in the clutches of a monster. Her only hope is to fall back on her love of stories which she discovers is her adversary’s one weakness. And thus begins her tale of the life and mission of Mary Magdalan and the founding of the early Christian Church in western Europe as together the girl and the monster go on a quest for Spear, Sword, Grael, Robe and Shroud. Finally her own destiny is revealed. Religious Fantasy Fiction
Steve wants to be like any other kid on a normal summer break. But when he learns that his dad is keeping a dragon-sized secret, all hope of ‘normal’ is gone. Now, it’s exciting. And dangerous. In a deep mud pit near Steve's home, a dragon blissfully snores away. A demon and his human flunkies come to town to battle the dragon. Steve three friends, a ninja granny, some surfer dudes, and a stutter are all that stands between the determined demon and the dozing dragon. Is that good enough? It better be. Because everyone knows, it is always best to let sleeping dragons lie.
Caleb’s no Sleeping Beauty. He’s a cursed prince determined to protect his kingdom from an evil enchantress. Firstborn and Heir to the throne of Ardell, Caleb will do anything to save his kingdom and his parents. Even if it means sacrificing himself to a dark curse. Trapped within the spell, unmoving and barely aware of his surroundings, Caleb is resigned to his fate. Until a bold, half-fey princess frees him and gives him a second chance to confront the Grey Enchantress. Exiled from her home and her sisters, Evie's been on her own for a long time. Unwilling to sit in her cottage and knit away the days, she'd accepted a clandestine mission. One that fills her with purpose. One she'll see through to the end, no matter the cost. Saving Caleb wasn't part of Evie's mission, but she didn't regret it. At least, not until she realized the oath she made meant getting in the way of Caleb's only hope of defeating the Grey Enchantress. If you're looking for a clean fairy tale fantasy romance featuring dragon-shifters, fierce princesses, adventure, magic and happily-ever-after, don't miss the entire Dragon Ever After series of re-imagined fairy tales. Keywords: fairy tale romance, free fantasy romance, slow burn, stand alone romance book, royal fairytale, Sleeping Beauty retelling, dragon shifter books, magic romance, enchanted magic, ya fantasy romance, sweet fantasy romance, epic, love story, witch and wizard, werewolf, throne, princess, wolf shifter, young adult, teen.
Behold, the Dragon-Born Trilogy Boxed Set, a spellbinding collection featuring three tales of adventure and self-discovery: Half-Blood Dragon, Magic-Born Dragon, and Queen of the Dragons. Traverse Draconia's treacherous terrain alongside Rowen, a half-blood maiden whose journey from outcast to legend will ensnare your heart and mind. As time slips through Rowen's fingers, her heart is torn between two princes of the Dragon Court, while her nights are plagued with ominous visions foretelling of her own demise. Her fears are realized when she is unjustly accused of murder and sentenced to death, with no hope of survival in a kingdom ruled by full-blooded dragon shifters. Yet, fate has a mysterious stranger lurking in the shadows, ready to unravel a truth that could shake the very foundations of the realm. Rowen must confront her deepest fears, traverse perilous lands teeming with magical creatures, and ignite her inner flame to fulfill her destiny and ignite the world. Praise for Dragon-Born! "I'll start to say that I don't actually enjoy fantasy all that much - especially epic fantasy that's often slow to start and hard to get into. This book was the exact opposite. I was into it from the first page and my interest just never dwindled. A masterpiece." May Sage- USA Today Bestselling Author of Strands of Starfire and To Catch a Prince. "Beautifully written you will devour every page in one sitting. I know I did!" -Erin Bedford, USA Today bestselling author of Grinding Lightning. "I have been reading science fiction since I was 11 (Ursula K LeGuin - Dragon Riders of Pern the entire series, I had finished before I was in high school) and this story is AMAZING!" -Top Amazon Reviewer "Oh my goodness! This book was amazing! I LOVED all the plot twists that kept me guessing what would happen next. I read it so fast I was sad to get to the end. Can't wait for the next one!"- Top Amazon Reviewer "K.N. Lee has brought us dragons in a way you've never seen them before. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!"- S.J. Cairns, bestselling author of Soul Discovery
Wizdom didn't know dragons really existed. He's never ridden a white woolly mammoth or flown on a griffin. He's never known a real king or a princess or been friends with a goblin. Wizdom's never seen elves that glow blue all the time. All he's ever known are his adoptive mother and his aunt Kayden. One day he finds himself in a secret world, face to face with dragons and fire monsters. He meets an interesting girl, Pandora, who he learns is no ordinary girl, just as he is no ordinary boy. Wizdom soon finds himself on a magical journey full of secrets, sorcery, danger and evil. He fights many fierce battles and faces certain death as his quest leads him on an adventure like never before as he discovers his true identity...or does he? "In blending adventure with emotional growth...YA readers will delight in both the wit and gravity displayed by the two protagonists. The packed plot, myriad characters and classic fantasy tropes will keep younger readers engaged and inspired" - Kirkus Reviews
An illustrated picture book for children dealing with grief, showing that although loss is hard and real, together we can move through it to find joy and hope again. When a young boy unexpectedly loses his mother, an invisible dragon swoops in and perches on top of his head. The boy wants the dragon to go away, but the dragon has plans of its own. It follows him to school, sleeps on his chest at night, and even crashes his birthday party. Yet as the boy comes to terms with his loss, his relationship with the dragon changes in surprising ways. My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is an important book for children dealing with loss. Whether it is the death of a parent or loved one, divorce, a move, illness, or losing a friendship, this story shows children that loss is real and hard, but we can move through it. Young readers learn that healing takes time, and that it’s okay to experience a range of emotions when processing a really big loss. Filled with poignant yet playful illustrations and touches of humor, the book tackles a weighty subject in an easy and approachable way. For any child who’s lost someone they love, My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a tale of healing and hope.
