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Plushie Scout is a lovable, cuddly, curious reading partner for your child. Pick up If I Look Like You to follow Scout's adventures. -
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Play the matching Memory Game or Go Fish with your toddler through third grader, enhancing their skills like concentration attention, and memory. Good for adult brains too! Start with a small number of matches and work your way up. Can also use with young children to identify matches face up. -
Sun, sand, and…sinister secrets. Vacation is meant to be a time of relaxation, but in this gripping collection of short mysteries, the perfect getaway turns deadly. From the sun-drenched shores of Southeastern Virginia to the windswept beauty of the Outer Banks, seemingly ordinary people find themselves tangled in deception, betrayal, and murder. Some kill out of desperation, others for greed, but none show regret—because on these beaches, the only thing more unpredictable than the tides is human nature. Murder never takes a holiday. If a full novel is too much for you, try short stories from a variety of authors. Just enough to sneak in a bit of reading before bedtime. -
When Aury and her fellow quilters uncover clues to a potential fortune, will they be able to untangle the mystery in time to save Eastover Retreat Center from financial ruin? During their annual quilt retreat, gale force winds trap the ladies in a boarded-up manor house. Inside, the sewing sisters discover the diaries of the mistress of Eastover Plantation written during the Civil War and clues she left behind which started as a treasure hunt for her children. Following the clues, the quilters take a journey they never expected. As Aury works closely with the owner of the retreat center, they dig up more than treasure when they follow the trail through history. Will it be enough to save Eastover and preserve the history of the plantation?INCLUDES a free quilt pattern in the back of the book.
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The Dragons of Silent Mountain
Change has come to Silent Mountain. Ashton grew up with enchanting stories of when dragons filled the sky. When the mountain rumbles and people start disappearing, Ashton is compelled to discover if the tales are true. She may be labeled as crazy as her grandfather, but she has to unravel the mystery of her birthright. While trying to help the dragon queen, Ashton finds herself at odds with Lukas, her childhood friend, and captain of the soldiers. Bucking the ruling family, she places herself between the needs of the dragons and the troops Lukas commands. When tempers flare and blood is shed, Ashton races to fulfill her grandmother’s wishes while blocking the evil actions of the power-hungry village ruler. Can Ashton win Lukas to her side to save the dragons and the village from a fight that could destroy them all? -
The military takes a hard stand against sexual assault and harassment, but what happens when politics are involved? Jackie Austin is getting her life together as a single woman. She’s been promoted, works at the Pentagon, and spends her free time helping coach youth soccer. Generally, everything is good. Until her house is broken into. And someone tries to kill her. Is this because of what she’s unearthed related to the cases she’s been assigned? If so, the list of suspects is long. Jackie always battles to help the victim—no matter who they are. But this time someone is doing whatever they can to stop her. Who is it and how far are they willing to go? NOTE: There are no assault scenes in this book. The topic focuses on the prosecution piece. -
Aury and Scott travel to the Finger Lakes in New York’s wine country to get to the bottom of the mysterious happenings at the Songscape Winery. Disturbed furniture and curious noises are one thing, but when a customer winds up dead, it’s time to dig into the details and see what ferments. Is there any truth to the Native American legends that cluster near Seneca Lake? Is the warrior’s disapproval of wineries growing legs? Aury will need to pour over the clues to unearth the mystery before the winery’s reputation is crushed. With the annual wine festival just around the corner, Aury harvests more than she bargained for when the killer tries to bottle her up for good. -
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Scout is a dragon with an awesome talent. She can change like a chameleon! As she explores her town, she feels the need to change how she looks depending on who she’s talking to. But everyone she meets tells her the same thing: You don’t have to look like me! See how she learns the importance of being herself. Comes with FREE teacher lesson plans. -
BOOKS ARE IN!! Aury St. Clair never expected a simple donation pickup to turn into a bloody discovery. As Aury works to get her crafters' cottage ready before the holiday rush, she stops by her friend's local charity to gather some discarded items to upcycle. But instead of finding treasures, she stumbles upon a dead body—not exactly the finishing touch she was hoping for. Aury's no stranger to mysteries, much to her fiancé's dismay. And in the small town of Surry, Virginia, tensions are high as everyone becomes a potential suspect—from an uncooperative ex-husband to would-be benefactors, a shady developer, and even some of Aury's own friends with secrets to hide. As she delves deeper into the case, her trust in those around her is put to the test, and the line between friend and foe becomes blurred. As an unknown past creates an uncertain future, Aury must brush up on her detective skills to solve the murder before the situation paints her into a corner. -
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Baseball/Softball Scorebook. New and improved book for keeping score for 30 ball games. Larger print, bigger squares, and a place for notes allow you to capture the details of the game needed to re-tell the story later. Perfect for the coach to utilize as a teaching tool. Useful end of game summary gives quick reference per player for both offense and defense. New to scorekeeping? This book provides detailed description about scorekeeping shorthand, as well as some of the nuances of the baseball/softball rules needed when scoring the game. Tested and recommended by east-coast travel teams. -
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Scout is a dragon with an awesome talent, but will it keep her from fitting in? Scout the chameleon dragon finds it easier to blend into the background at school rather than try new things and risk failure. Making friends isn’t always easy, but some steps are worth taking. Comes with FREE teacher lesson plans. -
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Get BOTH books in the Scout series. If I Look Like You: Scout is a chameleon dragon. As she explores her town, she feels the need to change how she looks depending on who she’s talking to. But everyone she meets tells her the same thing: You don’t have to look like me! Scout Goes to School: Scout finds it easier to blend into the background at school rather than try new things and risk failure. Making friends isn’t always easy, but some steps are worth taking. Comes with FREE teacher lesson plans.
