QUINCY, Ill. - s4story -- Flight School Fun: The Backers' Patio Activity Book by Ron Kinscherf | Children's Activity Book | This fun adventure engages youngsters in fun activities like tracing, coloring, word searches, connect-the-dots, and a whole lot more… using characters and items from the first three books of the Bakers's Patio series of children's books.

The Unwanted Guest by Timothy Baldwin | Horror | Paranormal | A getaway is exactly what they needed to mend their strained relationship. Katrine and Cheyenne just wanted to enjoy their vacation and reconnect, but someone else had other plans.

Blanket by Ron Kinscherf | Papa Tell Me A Book Series | Children's Story | Grandparents live by a few rules. For example, spoil the grandchildren just enough to not get in trouble with the parents. Also, you CANNOT disappoint your grandchildren. So, imagine putting a young one down for a nap and he or she asks you to make up a story about the most obscure topic. Then he or she lovingly looks in your eyes with the highest expectation. Blanket tells such a story. Papa MUST come up with a story about … a blanket.

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The Nasties of Nastgant Swamp by Laura DiNovis Berry | A Story of Antyfas | Book Two | Middle School Fantasy | It's not everyday that a gnome invites you to dinner! When Valentino is invited to a special gnome party deep in the Nastgant Swamp, he can't wait to go. Unfortunately, Valentino isn't just the guest of honor — he's supposed to be the main course! Join Valentino on his fantastic adventure filled with trolls, gnomes, and danger!

The Color of Frost by Kasey Rogers | Narrative Fiction | Thinking she had the perfect life, Nina is left devastated after her husband announces he wants a divorce. Struggling to find meaning in her new life, she finds a shoebox of letters in the crawlspace of her apartment that sends her on an unexpected journey of discovery.

The Darlings by Vera Jane Cook | The Darlings | Book One | Narrative Fiction | Secrets in the Darling family rise to the surface and illusions are shattered in this modern southern story of delusion, attraction, and idiosyncrasy.

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Adventures of the Children's Stories | Compiled by Yetta Yvette | Middle School | Captivate young audiences with three stories written by young authors. The authors are as varied as the stories. They include Alyssa learning lessons about her most favorite pet, why Devin's actions have consequences and Sanaii's search for the power to break a spell on a bad luck bracelet.

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