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3J Detectives: Kingdom Heist
3J Detectives: Dead Man's Curve
3J Detectives: Dead Man's Curve
3 J Detectives: Kingdom Heist follows the adventures of three sibling detectives from Winter Garden, Florida: 16-year-old Jacob and his 14-year-old twins, Jordan and Jadyn. With a father who is a Sheriff's Detective with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, detective work runs in their blood. This their first case begins when they stumble upon alarming information about a planned heist at the Magic Kingdom, set to take place on Christmas day.
Determined to thwart the robbery, the young detectives use their unique skills and resourcefulness to piece together the clues. As the countdown to Christmas day begins, Jacob, Jordan, and Jadyn must navigate a world of deception and danger, all while keeping their investigation a secret from the adults who do not believe them. Their mission takes them through the enchanting and bustling environment of the Magic Kingdom, where they face challenges that test their bravery and intelligence. With time running out, the siblings must work together to outsmart the criminals and protect the cherished holiday spirit of the Magic Kingdom.
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3J Detectives: Dead Man's Curve
3J Detectives: Dead Man's Curve
3J Detectives: Dead Man's Curve
3 J Detectives: Dead Man's Curve centers around the thrilling exploits of three sibling detectives from Winter Garden, Florida: Jacob, 17, and his 15-year-old twins, Jordan and Jadyn. Known for their exceptional sleuthing skills, the trio gained international fame after solving the notorious Kingdom Heist at the Magic Kingdom. Their father, a Sheriff's Detective with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, often inspires their detective work, and their latest case hits close to home. A series of fatal crashes have been occurring at a notorious spot known as Dead Man's Curve, near their schools, raising suspicions among the young detectives.
Determined to uncover the truth, Jacob, Jordan, and Jadyn dive headfirst into the investigation, suspecting that these incidents are more than mere accidents. As they piece together clues, they discover a sinister plot that could put many lives at risk. Balancing school life and their detective work, the siblings must outsmart a dangerous adversary and bring justice to those affected by the crashes. Their journey is filled with suspense, clever detective work, and the unbreakable bond of family, showcasing their courage and ingenuity in the face of danger.
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Through The Wall
3J Detectives: Dead Man's Curve
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
After an uneventful night, a rebellious young prince explores the kingdom below. Hiding out to avoid being seen, the prince accidentally finds himself a companion through the wall. As the two grow, so does their bond. But there is a problem? The two have never seen each other. With the eldest brother’s crowning ball fast approaching, will the two finally be brought together?
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The Capture of Rafael Ortega
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
Sixteen year old Rafael Ortega lives at a time when Spanish galleons set sail for the New World. At a time when press gangs nab young teens to work the galleons. At a time when Inquisitors will have you burned at the stake if you dare to break their rules. From his bedroom window in Cadiz, Rafael can see Spanish galleons with their billowing sails and their scrappy crews. He hears exciting tales of pirates and treasure and battles at sea. And he wishes he could go along. But an old sailor cautions him ... ‘Be careful what you wish for.' When Rafael is nabbed by a press gang and thrown in the hold of a galleon, the old sailor’s words ring true. There are storms and pirates and battles to come. And now he must find a way back home. Meanwhile, Inquisitors have taken Rafael’s mother, father, and sister away. And if the family secret is discovered, their very lives are at stake. What could possibly happen next?
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Catching Santa
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
Catching Santa
IT IS SIX DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS and incredibly weird things are happening in 11-year-old Jakob’s Florida neighborhood. His best friends—Logan, Shig and Fleep—are convinced their Christmas is in danger, and then live snowmen strangely appear and confirm the threat. Jakob dismisses the bizarre events as nothing more than an elaborate hoax concocted by the bully down the street who suddenly demands the impossible: that Jakob catch Santa ... or else!
Accelerated Reader Quiz #150476 (BL: 4.5, Pts: 9, MG)
Awards: Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner (Children's/Juvenile Fiction)
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The Pigeon Man
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
Catching Santa
The Pigeon Man, by Joel Stein, has been included in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection.** What happens when an unlikely threesome is thrown together by circumstance? Fate intervenes and three lives are changed forever. Danny Simon, a 13 year old Jewish refugee, lost his entire family in Poland to the Holocaust. Now he must adapt to a new life in America -- with an aunt and uncle he never met. It is not easy for him. Images of his horrifying ordeal often come to visit him at night. And he must contend with neighborhood bullies. But his life takes a turn in a different direction when he tries to rescue a wounded pigeon. That’s when he meets Mike Delaney; a man whose past is filled with secrets. And so, a Jewish refugee, a battle weary war veteran, and a wounded pigeon form an unlikely bond. Together they will learn valuable lessons from one another. And together they must find a way to heal old wounds. Only then can they begin life anew.
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Ozette's Destiny
Tales of an Alien Invader
Ozette's Heartstone
Ozette, a rare and beautiful white squirrel, must flee Earth World when she is wrongly blamed for the destruction of their sacred forest simply because she is different. Clutching only a golden acorn, which was gifted to her by her beloved grandmother, Ozette escapes to Farlandia, a magical kingdom where her grandmother has said the young squirrel will find her destiny. With innate innocence and sweetness, Ozette quickly forms close friendships with the residents of Farlandia including zany elves, fairies and animals, and soon finds herself tapped to be the caretaker of this old-growth forest. Forging strong alliances through the challenges of life, Ozette and her magical friends will have you laughing and crying as you follow them through adventures that will warm your heart with gentle lessons of kindness, loyalty and self acceptance. And, as a charming goodbye gift at the end of the book to delight all ages, the author sends off her readers with real recipes for many of the fantastical treats that the Farlandia residents enjoy.
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Ozette's Heartstone
Tales of an Alien Invader
Ozette's Heartstone
After being crowned the queen of Farlandia, the white squirrel Ozette finds herself in the midst of a struggle to save the endangered and enchanted forest where she now lives. Can Ozette round up the help she needs to preserve the rhythms of nature that make Farlandia so special? In order to accomplish this gigantic feat, the white squirrel must enter the world of deep, forest magic in an attempt to save her chosen family. But is she ready to learn the truth about the land she loves? She enlists the help of ethereal fairies, elusive elves, and her newest friend Gizmo as they find themselves in a desperate race against Boardmore, Smiley, and time. Under the guidance of Princess Abrianna and the direction of Queen Beatrix, Ozette learns more about her new home than she could have imagined. The secrets that nature holds can only be unlocked when you embark on yet another magical journey with Ozette and her enchanting friends. Are you ready to learn the truth about Farlandia?
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Tales of an Alien Invader
Tales of an Alien Invader
Tales of an Alien Invader
Meet Felix Winters, an eleven-year-old alien sent on his first scouting mission to Earth. His assignment is simple: blend in, observe his surroundings, and ultimately decide the fate of humanity.
But blending in is harder than he imagined, as, upon enrolling in a local middle school, he becomes the target of a trio of boys led by Curtis Jenkins, a bully with a sick sense of humor. It’s only thanks to a surprising newfound passion for baseball and the friendship of two fellow outcasts that Felix feels like he might have a chance. As he immerses himself further in the daily life of a preteen—and the ups, the downs, and the struggle to fit in that comes with it—he realizes something troubling, something that was not a part of the plan.
He may be becoming a little too human.
His mission becomes even more complicated when he stumbles upon a startling discovery that forces him to face the facts: Felix Winters doesn’t have everyone fooled.
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Becoming Zodiak
Becoming Zodiak
Tales of an Alien Invader
He has the looks, the skills and even the name, but is that enough to win... Becoming Zodiak? Zodiak. An unmatched, unbeatable team composed of twelve elite fighters. Their purpose? To rid the streets of crime and corruption, and to fend against a kind of wickedness that runs much deeper than any ordinary crime could. And they were unmatched, they were unbeatable. Until they weren’t. After the events of what should have been just another mission, Zodiak finds itself one member short—one member too few. The team is scrambling to fill their empty seat, to find a new number twelve, and this desperation brings about one of the largest media events the world has ever seen: a competition. From thousands of applicants all across the globe, only five will be chosen to compete to fight alongside the world’s most powerful human weapons. And Jimmy Taurus, a nobody in England with a knack for a paintball gun, is about to find out just how close to being unmatched and unbeatable he can get.
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Paranormal Pup
Becoming Zodiak
Paranormal Pup
Paranormal Pup follows the thrilling adventures of a twelve-year-old boy named Max and his German Shepherd pup, Shadow, who has the extraordinary ability to see and communicate with ghosts. Set in the present day, Max and Shadow's lives take an unexpected turn when they stumble upon the site of a recent murder on Anna Maria Island, Florida. A private investigator, who was digging into the shady dealings of a wealthy real estate developer, met a mysterious end just a month ago. With Shadow’s unique abilities, the duo becomes entangled in a ghostly mystery, trying to uncover the truth behind the investigator’s untimely death.
As Max and Shadow delve deeper into the investigation, they find themselves navigating a world filled with restless spirits and hidden secrets. Shadow acts as a bridge between the living and the dead, allowing the murdered investigator to communicate through him. Together, they uncover clues and piece together the puzzle, all while evading the sinister developer who will stop at nothing to protect his dark secrets. Amidst danger and spectral encounters, Max learns the true meaning of courage and the unbreakable bond between a boy and his extraordinary pup.
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My Water Path
Becoming Zodiak
Paranormal Pup
Mississippi, the late 1950s. After the death of his father, eleven-year-old Jory Sheppard runs away from an unwanted life in foster care. Trying to make it on his own, he is caught in a violent storm on the Mississippi River, but when he is rescued from the raging waters by an old black man named Moses, it becomes the event that will change his life.
Taken into Moses’ family as one of their own, Jory is introduced to a world so familiar and yet so very different from the one he once knew. As he learns and grows under the benevolent care of his new family, he struggles to make sense of the society in which he lives—a society that would spit on a man such as Moses simply because his skin is black, and make every effort to rip Jory from the family he loves.
Quickly entrenched in a struggle that is much bigger than himself, Jory must learn the difference between what feels necessary and what is right, what pity is, and what hate is. If he wants to fight the injustice and uncertainty that surrounds him, he must learn what it really means to stand up for what he believes in.
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