Kinsey, a medieval kitchen-maid, finds a magical cloak as she walks through a forest. When she tries it on, a talking unicorn named Crimson appears and takes her to rescue the neighbouring castle from a giant serpent-like river dragon. With the river dragon defeated, Crimson offers Kinsey the chance to join her for a life of adventure. Though fearful, the thought of freedom from her menial day-to-day tasks compels her to agree. She has no parents to ask permission of, as her mother died when she was six, and her father, who was a travelling horse-trainer, disappeared two years earlier, and is assumed murdered, although his body was never found. In the weeks that follow she must stop a band of wild jagotchies, rescue the leader of the dwarfs from wild wolves, kill a pair of mungas, escape a dangerous bobaho, and destroy a deadly dragon. Kolby, a young man who teaches Kinsey survival skills, joins them on their journey. Unknown to Kinsey, all these adventures and Kolby’s training have been preparing her to be the new Guardian of the Land. Just as she learns how to use her new skills, she has to face her greatest challenge yet, a firece battle against a ruthless man known as the Snake and his Pegasus of Peril. Will all she have leaned on her adventures have prepared her to defeat him?

This heartwarming children’s book has 8 fun short story read-alouds for 3rd graders (and younger children). There are elephants, dragons, unicorns, prince and princesses —and that’s only two of the stories! You’ll also find pirates, sea monsters, pet dogs and motor scooters. Perfect for classroom read-alouds and bedtime short stories for second and third grade kids (7 to 8 year-olds). Plus, the paperback version comes with 24 bonus coloring pages—great for after reading activities. These coloring pages are suitable for a wide range of ages and skill levels—they include young children coloring pages up to adult coloring pages.

Young Cole runs away with his little sister after their father is killed. As he struggles to look after her he finds that their father's killer is closing in on them. How can they escape this time?

Meeka’s parents were super wealthy and super cool so it should’ve been a blast visiting Meeka in her mansion-like home, but Logan can’t get passed all the secrets everyone seems to have. The manager, the teacher—and even Meeka; who won’t stop lying. Logan’s certain she’s hiding something and he’s determined to find out what it is. Meeka was excited to see Logan, Nate and Poet but her joy is soon replaced by dismay as her dad ignores her. She needed him to rescue her from the trouble she was in, but he didn’t even notice her. And it was all Logan’s fault—there was no way she was going to tell him her problems! Nate and Poet try to help smooth things over, but none of them realise the terrible danger they are in from an unseen enemy. But when Nate’s life is in peril, Logan, Meeka and Poet jump in where they shouldn't—running away to try and rescue him— but instead of saving him they find themselves in deadly danger too. How will they survive when there's no-one around to help them this time? And what will happen to Ninja-Nate? Will their mistake be the end of them all?

A great short story read aloud book for 5-10 year olds you'll love including: Cinderella Sarah—a Cinderella story told by the little brother. The Bodyguard—a pet dog looks after his friend. Grandma's Muddled Magic—a fairy Godmother is reunited with her magic wand and "helps" fairy tale characters. Dumplepumple the Friendly Troll—a young troll stumbles upon a sleeping dragon. Skyhead the Dinosaur—take a tumble back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. Morris the Monkey—the big fishing competition is coming up but all he wants to do is play. The Magical Monster of Doom—everything turns topsy-turvy when the magical monster of doom is around. Pakak the Inuit Huskie Dog—A young boy searches for his lost dog. Find 14 fun read aloud children's stories/bedtime stories for kids ages 5-9 in this heart-warming book. There are pets, fairy tale characters, monsters, dragons and everyday school stories! Not to forget the pizza! It's one of those fun books for kids you'll enjoy as much as your child or student! Note for Teachers and Homeschool Parents: You can download 14 FREE multipage worksheets in pdf format to use with Cinderella Sarah, plus some bonus Book Report Templates. Grab your copy of over 60 pages of worksheets for Kindergarten to Grade 4 from www.karencossey.com.

Trespassing Logan gets caught out abseiling alone down a cliff by a girl who calls herself Captain Happy. She refuses to tell Logan her real name, and her fun-loving parents go along with the game. Baffled, Logan joins the mystery family for a day full of adventure. Not only are they mysterious, they are wealthy beyond anything he knows, as a race in a Ferrari proves. As night time approaches, they are joined by Logan’s foster family, including his two foster brothers, Cole and Nate, and foster sister, Poet. As the families enjoy stories around a campfire, little do they know they are being watched by two shipwreck pirates who want to land on their beach and smuggle in some shipwrecked gold into the very house Captain Happy is staying in. The criminals are going to have to deal with Captain Happy, Logan and their families. It’s up to their ringleader to come up with a plan. Unwittingly, the Crime Stopper kids walk straight into his trap and Cole is captured. Determined to get him back, the kids sneak through a tunnel that collapses on them. All looks lost when they are discovered and caught themselves by the ruthless pirates. Even Nate's ninja-like martial art skills can't help. How will they escape and capture the pirates now?