The Hole Story introduces in its title the concept of a word having more than one meaning. While many children may immediately think of a hole as an empty space, this story helps them explore the purpose of these “empty spaces”, giving them purpose and meaning. From providing a home for wild animals, to learning … Read more
Rachel Catalano lives an isolated and secluded life in her ocean-front bungalow on the same beach in Cape Cod where her son Daniel tragically drowned at three years-old. In the aftermath of Daniel’s death, Rachel and her husband Matthew, so overcome with grief, have left behind their once-perfect marriage to mourn Daniel and the resulting … Read more
“How can you call what I have—what I did—a gift?” Raised in solitude to protect her from the world—or is it the other way around?—Iris is fated to save Fleuris from a power-hungry priest. A spirit from the afterworld sends a legendary magician who teaches Iris to master the devastating power lining her veins. Backed … Read more
Shame stitched her mouth shut, abuse scalded her voice and religious manipulation taught her that unconditional love must be earned through self-inflicted torture. Tessa understood her failings before she knew her favorite color, “You’re too emotional, too sensitive, you look too much like your mother, and you’re a constant disappointment.” How exacting are the demands … Read more
Love is all it takes. It is the end of the twenty-first century. Droughts and floods have left Earth on the brink of collapse, with limited resources and habitable land. Erin Lobart, a bright young student living on the remote island of Tinian with her adoptive parents, is partnering with rescue teams to deliver food … Read more