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LANDON SNOW AND THE AUCTOR'S RIDDLE

Laura V. Hilton 03/10/2006

Disillusioned with the adults and filled with doubts about God, Landon Snow questions the meaning of life and sets off on an adventure into a fantasy realm within the pages of the "Book of Meaning." (Inspirational/Juvenile/Fantasy)

LANDON SNOW AND THE ISLAND OF ARCANUM

Barbara Warren 12/30/2006    Laura V. Hilton 12/30/2006

The Midnight Adventures Begin Anew Landon Snow finds himself on a wild adventure at sea. When a huge, arklike vessel emerges, Landon--and his sisters--join a quest to find the Island of Arcanum, where the animals of Wonderwood are imprisoned. With the help of his old friends--a horse named Melech, elfish valley folk, a girl named Ditty, and the poet/prophet Vates--Landon seeks to unlock the island's dark secrets and escape with the animals. But he must battle storms and the villainous Arcans--pirates who hoard animals as treasure. Will Landon ever make it back to Wonderwood alive? (Inspirational/Juvenile/Fantasy)

LANDON SNOW AND THE SHADOWS OF MALUS QUIDAM

Laura V. Hilton 12/30/2006

In this compelling sequel to "Landon Snow and the Auctor's Riddle," Landon begins a quest to defeat the evil Malus Quidam and dispel the shadows of Wonderwood. Ideal for Narnia fans. (Inspirational/Juvenile/Fantasy)

LEGEND OF THE WHITE WOLF

Jason McDonald 0 7/17/2005   Michael Hilton 04/11/2005

They didn't call him a liar they just couldn't believe his story. Brian Fisher was determined to prove it was true even though it involved the risk to his own safety. His rescue of a wolf pup from a steel trap results in a mysterious relationship with surprising results. The story is set in the lower elevations near Yellowstone. (Inspirational/Juvenile/Adventure/Fiction)

LEGENDS OF ARVALAST

Joyce Handzo    05/02/2005

The days are growing dark. The light of the King is fading throughout the land of Arvalast. The great enemy is focusing all his strength on one last region of power, a place he knows all too well to be sacred-Woodend, a town in the northern forest of Arvalast. Already he has sent his hideous servants to torture its people and make the forest ripe for his armies. But he knows it will not be easy. The King of Arvalast is aware of his plans and has sent two of his heralds to hinder him. Another has also come, someone the enemy greatly fears-someone who could bring to fruition an ancient prophecy promising the decimation of the enemy. So begins the first part of the Legends of Arvalast, an epic tale of good versus evil. In the end, who will stand? The servants of the King or the armies of Wrathar, great enemy of Arvalast? (Inspirational/Fantasy/Adventure)

LIFE INTERRUPTED

Laura V. Hilton 10/18/2004

Many young moms between the ages of fourteen and twenty-two face the unique challenges of juggling school and single parenthood. Life Interupted offers hope and help with practical ways to create a better life for herself and her children. (Inspirational/Teens/Nonfiction)

Laura V. Hilton 01/24/2005

Using real questions from real boys across the country, Dr. Larimore responds to the most pressing issues and encourages boys to realize they will have to live in the future with the body they are creating now. (Inspirational/Nonfiction/Boys/Health)

Jason McDonald 07/02/2004

Cassandra Fitch isn't happy. Not only is she the new kid in town, but she despises the little brown shoes she has to wear because she can't have the red shoes she wanted. Every day is a temper tantrum and Little Brown Shoes is afraid he'll be thrown away as soon as Cassandra gets the shoes she wants. Join Cassandra and Little Brown shoes as they start down third grade's bumpy road together, both experiencing the importance of patience and friendship while learning a few of life's toughest lessons along the way. (Children/Fiction)

LOLA & FRED

Laura V. Hilton 03/16/2006

Lola and Fred prove that differences in character and appearance—or even species—do not have to get in the way of reaching a goal. (Children/Picture Book)

LOVE, ANNIE

Laura V. Hilton  02/02/2007

Annie, aka “Professor Love” in her advice column on the blog, considers herself an expert when it comes to love. (Inspirational/Juvenile/Fiction)