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Survivor Mountain
Lower YA / Upper MG novel
Wild Ink Publishing
Fake it ’til you make it — that’s what Dani’s older sister always said.
Thirteen-year-old Dani never asked to be responsible for her younger sister on the school field trip to the Santa Cruz Mountains — but no one expected a massive earthquake to strand them far from help. Now with no cell service, dwindling supplies, and dangerous terrain, Dani, her sister Lily, and Dani’s secret crush, Miles, must find a way off the mountain on their own.
But nature isn’t the only threat. As they navigate the rugged wilderness, they cross paths with strangers who aren’t who they claim to be — and a sinister plot begins to unfold. Trapped in a high-stakes con-game, the trio’s only chance of escape is to work together.
That’s easier said than done. Ever since their older sister’s death, Dani and Lily have barely spoken, each silently blaming the other. Now, they must learn to trust each other again if Dani’s daring plan has any chance of success.
If she fails they might never make it home. But if she succeeds, Dani won’t have to fake it ’til she makes it anymore — she will prove that she is becoming the person she wants to be.
Bold. Brave. Decisive. Her older sister would be proud.
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Butterfly Girl
MG novel
Wild Ink Publishing
ISBN-10 : 1964885051
ISBN-13 : 978-1964885056
In the summer before seventh grade, Oregon farm girl Meghan McCoy-Lee discovers there’s magic in the sap of her family tree. She follows instructions in her great-grandmother’s journal . . . and grows leathery wings! When Meghan’s story goes viral, her absentee mother swoops back into town with superstar plans for her Winged Wonder Girl. Grandpa says stay on the farm and ignore the paparazzi, but her charismatic mom wants her to leave for Hollywood and start a new life together. The popular girls at school wouldn’t miss her – they want her gone, like yesterday – she’s getting way more attention than they are.
One thing is certain: Meghan is going to make up her own mind, and with the help of her friends, she may even find a way to bring the popular girls down a peg or two. Then Meghan must decide if a Hollywood life with the mother she longed for is worth leaving the friends who stood by her, and Grandpa, who loved her before the whole world knew her name.
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Ten Clever Ninjas
Picture book
Clear Fork Publishing
A very clever ninja and his nine ninja buddies spar across the countryside, build a secret hideout, and follow their inner Zen to discover a sweet cupcake surprise. Ki-ya!
The upbeat rhythm and lively illustrations will appeal to children ages 2 – 6.
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