Childrens Fiction
The Breezes of Inspire
The Remin Chronicles Book 2 by Nick Ruth The eagerly awaited sequel to The Dark Dreamweaver In The Dark Dreamweaver , David traveled to the land of dreams and became a wizard. In The Breezes of Inspire, David and his cousins accidentally plunge into the land of Inspire—and become trapped in a world where they aren't welcome. But Inspire is in trouble, and the five children, along with one neurotic teddy bear, go on a perilous quest to try to save Inspire and find their way home. Fans of The Dark Dreamweaver will revisit old friends and make new and exciting discoveries in this inspiring story about friendship, nature, and magic. Recommended for ages 8-12, Middle School. Awards for The Breezes of Inspire ABA Book Sense Pick ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award finalist Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award: top 20 of 2006
The Dark Dreamweaver
The Remin Chronicles Book 1 by Nick Ruth Dark Dreamweaver received an honorable mention in the Hollywood Book Festival! David has always dreamed of being a wizard. But he knows that magic isn't real, so he never imagines that he will meet a real wizard in a most unlikely place. Soon David finds himself traveling to Remin, the land of dreams. There, he learns that an evil dreamweaver, known as Thane, has been usurping the power of dreams and corrupting them for his own purposes. If he isn't stopped, his actions threaten all of Remin and other worlds. . . . .
Washoe Seasons of Life
by Diane Domiteaux and Karen Wallis Illustrated by Lea Saling Washoe Seasons of Life: A Native American Story is a child’s-eye view of how the Washoe tribe lived in the Lake Tahoe region (Nevada and California). This is a historical fiction read-aloud about a Washoe girl, her friends and family as they work and play. Journey with Mele as she helps gather pine nuts for the winter months, joins the rabbit drive, listens to her grandfather’s stories, plays with her friends and performs the daily chores common to the Carson Valley Washoe tribe. An entertaining read for children ages 7 to11, Washoe Seasons of Life was specifically created for literacy programs aimed at the older elementary school reader. It is the only literacy-focused read-aloud to incorporate the Washoe language. This ground-breaking book has been critically acclaimed by both reviews and educators . . . . .
