The Candy Shop War: Carnival Quest by Brandon Mull

The Candy Shop War: Carnival Quest by Brandon Mull is the exciting third book in The Candy Shop War series. The third White sibling, Camilla White is in Coleson California with her carnival, and Nate, Summer, Pigeon, and Trevor (not Lindy; it's too dangerous for her) are on a mission to see what's going on.

Why people visiting the carnival in the last place it was in seemed to mysteriously disappear, and why the carnival seems to be expanding so quickly. Will the kids be able to stop whatever sinister business is going on, or will they end up as victims of the carnival as well? Read the book and find out!

The Candy Shop War: Arcade Catastrophe by Brandon Mull

The Candy Shop War: Arcade Catastrophe by Brandon Mull is the delightful 2nd book in The Candy Shop War series. This time, the heroes are facing off with Jonas White, the dastardly brother of their original nemesis, Mrs. Belinda White.

But now, they have Lindy to worry about, Mrs. White having lost her memory, grown young (due to the water from the fountain of youth mixed with the clean slate) and seemingly turned good as well. The kids and Mr. Sebastian Stott as well as John Dart want to stop Mr. White from his evil plans that include taking over the world, and possibly turning Lindy evil again. Will the kids be able to stop him? Read this exciting book, and find out!

The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith

The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith is a delightful cozy mystery that takes place in Botswana. Mma Precious Ramotswe and her Associate, Mma Grace Makutsi are detectives that share an office with Mma Ramotswe's adorable husband, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, of Tlokwen Road Speedy Motors, the best mechanic in Botswana, according to Mma Ramotswe. In this book, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi are trying to keep their good friend Mma Potoquani from losing her job as the matron of the Orphan Farm.

The board wants to fire her because she doesn't like the idea of building a large eating hall for the small children and wants them to eat with their house mothers in their various houses. But can the lady detectives do anything about this? Or about Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni's best apprentice being falsly accused of being involved in stolen car parts? And what about the builder of Mma Makutsi and her husband, Phuti Radiphuti's new house? Mma Makutsi doesn't have a good feeling about the builder, but what, if anything, is he doing wrong? Then, into all this, comes Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi's hero, Clovis Anderson, the author of The Principles of Private Detection, their favorite book! Will Ra Anderson have insight that the lady detectives will be able to use to help their friends? Read the book and find out!

The Christmas Apron by Covenant Communications

The Christmas Apron, distributed by Covenant Communications is a sweet short Christmas movie about a young family during WWII struggling to make ends meet while helping out their neighbors as well when they can. Their dad is not able to serve because of an issue with his leg that requires him to use a cane. Their grandpa, however, is serving overseas and the kids miss him.

Christmas is coming, and the oldest girl would love a pair of point shoes for ballet. The second girl would love a piano, and the youngest, a boy, wants some paints. But with things being so tight, will the kids get their wishes? Grandma comes for a visit with her Christmas Apron and an inspiring story of why the apron is so important. In the past, the kids thought the apron was magical and could grant them any wish they wanted. But now that they're older, reality is setting in. They begin to realize that maybe, things being the way they are, they might not get their Christmas wishes. Still, will Grandma and her Christmas Apron be able to pull off a miracle? The movie is short and delightful, and fun for all ages.

Shaun the Sheep: We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas by Lionsgate Pictures Entertainment

Shaun the Sheep is a fun stop action character in a cute world with his friends and the Farmer who looks after them.

In Shaun the Sheep: We Wish Ewe a Merry Christmas, distributed by Lionsgate Pictures Entertainment, Shaun and his cohorts go on several adventures, beginning with a Christmas adventure where they work hard to give their beloved Farmer a lovely Christmas (including stuffing a whole tree through the doggy door). The other stories are fun and entertaining, and great for the whole family to watch at Christmastime or any time!

The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull

The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull is the exciting first book in a three book series. Friends Nate, Trevor, Summer, and Pigeon meet Mrs. Belinda White, the owner of a new candy shop in town.

At first she seems quite nice, though the kids realize she has mysterious powers when she shares candy with them that gives them temporary magical abilities. But when the favors she asks in return for these magical candies become increasingly unethical, the kids realize that she may not be the good friend they thought she was at first. But is there any way from them to escape Mrs. White's clutches? Will anyone come to their aid? Read the book and find out!

My New Book, Felicity and the Raccoons!

I'm so excited to announce that my lasted book, Felicity and the Raccoons has been published recently!

Felicity Sparrow and her best friend Cairn have faced all sorts of dangers on the many adventures they've had together. But when thet two sparrows meet a couple of friendly young raccoons who talk about historical figures like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass as if they're alive right now, the sparrows aren't sure what to think! And when the raccoons claim that a famous person...from history needs help, Felicity and Cairn realize that they're about to head off on their biggest adventure yet!