Under the Mimosa Tree tells the poignant story of Elizabeth, the matriarch of the family, who is slowly passing away. Before she goes, she enlists the help of her long-time friend, Father Joe, to carefully reveal a deeply buried family secret to her daughter, Rose. Elizabeth’s life was marked by years of distress, rooted in a secret she had carried since her teenage years.
After her parents are arrested and her brother Andrew joins the Dutch Resistance, Ruth DeVos is left to face the uncertain wrath of war alone.
But when faced with persecution and threats of forced labor arise, Ruth has no choice but to seek refuge and go into hiding. Still Waters Inn is the home of an allied Dutchman and many other refugees who are hiding from the clutches of the Nazis. It is here that Ruth joins the Resistance and begins working anonymously for La Libre Belgique- the notorious underground rebel newspaper- and where she meets the quiet and intriguing Ezra Pik.
"Two wee lil leprechauns, Patee and Maree journey far and wide.
Embark on an enchanting journey with 'The Adventures of Patee and Maree in Search of the Hidden Pot of Gold, a whimsical tale that brings a vivid world of fantastical creatures and imaginative landscapes to life. This beautifully illustrated hardcover book, also available in soft cover, takes readers on an adventure where bravery, friendship, and the magic of self-discovery are at the heart of the story.
“Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail was the greatest adventure of my life,” says Ken Becker, the author of the memoir, The Hippie and The Husky. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is arguably “The Great Hike of America,” says Becker. It starts at the Mexican border, travels along the length of California, Oregon and Washington and ends in Canada. When Becker made his decision to hike the PCT, he called the editor of The Signpost magazine, a publication that listed all the trail conditions for the state of Washington. “Don’t go,” she cautioned him. “Nobody’s been through. You will get lost.
Two unlikely teammates on a continent-hopping race to photograph 7 endangered animals . . . and solve a mystery.
Twelve-year-old Armando never expected to spend his summer vacation racing around the world with his eccentric grandmother. But when they team up for the Amazing Animal Race, a grueling competition to snap photos of seven endangered animals in just seventy days--he discovers that Granny D is full of surprises!
Fifteen-year-old Taydis Fletcher lost his grandfather—his only positive role model—in a supposed wild animal attack. Without his mentor, Taydis has lost his way.
Everything changes when magical orbs gift him the very thing he needs most, something humanity lost long ago: empathy.
Taydis is whisked away to Arrendar Academy, an outdoor school once attended by his late grandfather. There, he learns how to survive in the wild, craft magical armor, and ultimately, earn more orbs. For the first time in his life, he feels like he belongs.
