“Elders say they were always here. The horses were small, but strong.”“Like me?”“Like you.”As they await the birth of a new foal, a man teaches his grandchild about the Ojibwe Horses that used to roam the forests of northwestern Ontario. The horses once ran wild and free, but when Grandfather was a boy, they almost disappeared. Now he is the caretaker of his own small herd, keeping the breed alive for future generations and teaching his grandchild about the loving bon...

Chills & Goosebumps for Holidays is a captivating anthology that intertwines the spine-tingling thrills of gothic and mystery genres with the festive charm of holiday tales. This eclectic collection showcases a wide spectrum of literary forms—ranging from classic ghost stories to detective mysteries and tales of psychological suspense—pivoting around the theme of holidays. The anthology dives into the timeless allure of spectral and suspenseful fiction, offering readers a stirring mix of n...

Dive into the enchanting world of 'Murder Mysteries for the Long Christmas Night,' a carefully curated anthology that masterfully weaves the complexities of murder and mystery into the cozy ambiance of a winter's eve. This collection combines an eclectic mix of literary styles and tones, ranging from atmospheric Gothic thrillers to sharp, witty detective tales. Amid the layered narratives, each storyline unravels with intricate plots, inviting readers to piece together the puzzle of a whod...

Nobody thought Rory O'Connor would make it – written off as 'thick' at school, he struggled to find a career he felt he could succeed in. When a hot tip led to a win on the horses it was the beginning of a dangerous spiral into a gambling addiction that gnawed away at his self-esteem even further.How did the man who thought he had nothing to live for go on to become a stand-up comedian selling out venues around Ireland and reaching 800,000 people through his social media platforms?...

No one is safe on the yellow brick road.This program features multicast narration.Dorothy Gale doesn’t know where she came from. At the age of five, she was dropped on Em and Henry’s doorstep while a terrible storm rolled across the Kansas prairie. Now as an adult, Dorothy has made the most of her life on the farm. But when a cyclone tears through the night, ripping her, her dog, and the farmhouse away, Dorothy wakes to find hersel...

In the richly evocative anthology, 'The Horrors for the Long Christmas Night,' readers are treated to a broad panorama of Victorian and Edwardian literature, where the enchantment of Christmas intertwines with the eerie charm of ghost stories. This collection showcases an intriguing range of styles—from the subtle psychological tension to the overtly supernatural. Each piece, masterfully crafted, transports readers into a time when storytelling was an art form, wielded to captivate audienc...

Oz smiles like a fairy tale and bites like a curse. And Dorothy is trapped in its teeth.Dorothy Gale has been betrayed by the Wizard of Oz; he used her, broke her, and left her stranded in a strange land.Now she’s forced to team up with the last person she should trust: the Tin Woodman. A heartless mercenary with an axe to grind and nothing left to lose. Because the Wizard didn’t just steal his heart, he took Tin’s little brother, Gabriel, too.Every...

As they await the birth of a new foal, a man teaches his grandchild about the Ojibwe Horses that used to roam the forests of northwestern Ontario. The horses once ran wild and free, but when Grandfather was a boy, they almost disappeared. Now he is the caretaker of his own small herd, keeping the breed alive for future generations and teaching his grandchild about the loving bond between human and animals. This dual language edition contains the story in both Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and ...

Murder Mysteries for the Long Christmas Night gathers Victorian and Edwardian crime fiction into a seasonally apt meditation on secrecy, domesticity, detection, and moral unease. Its range extends from Gothic hauntings and locked-room puzzles to comic inversions, sensation fiction, psychological suspense, and early procedural inquiry. Against Christmas's conventional imagery of hearth and fellowship, these tales expose concealed resentments, precarious inheritances, uncanny visitations, an...

I'm so screwed. And not in the fun way...One last heist, and they say they'll let me go. One more job, and I'll finally be free. All I have to do is break in, steal the artifact, and get out. Easy, right?Not when I'm falling for the enemy. My captor wants to make me his, and every time I see the alpha's smoldering gaze or raw physical power, part of me wants to let him.Turns out my little detour awakened things that neither of us understand. With el...

"Across the Ice tells this little-known story through the gentle voice of Nookomis, along with glowing illustrations in a vibrant palette and clean, crisp lines...This gorgeous book is a must-read in ELA and social-studies classes." —Booklist (starred review)Discover the history of the endangered Ojibwe horse and the daring intervention of the Lac La Croix First Nation in this celebration of community, tradition, courage, and hope.

In the collection 'ON A DARK CHRISTMAS NIGHT – 25 Holiday Spook Classics & Murder Mysteries,' readers are invited to explore a rich tapestry of macabre tales and intricate mysteries that unfurl against a festive backdrop. The anthology elegantly weaves together a variety of literary styles ranging from Gothic suspense to Victorian detective fiction, creating a profound juxtaposition between the holiday's traditional warmth and the chilling undercurrents of the supernatural. Each story is a...