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I am a retired high school English teacher. A devourer of books growing up, my profession introduced me to writings and authors from times long past. Through my studies and teaching, I fell in love with the Ancient and Medieval Worlds. Now, I hope to inspire young readers to read more through my Quest Books set in these worlds.

I don't see dead people. I hear them. I talk to them. Boy, you should try that. Talk about people looking at you like you've got two heads. That will do it. Travel back to 1330 BC Egypt--When15-year-old Rosa agrees to help the ghost of King Tut find his lostqueen Hesena, she doesn't count on falling for him. Once back in Ancient Egypt, Rosa discovers that finding Hesena is not all she must do and is not as easy as she thought it would be, even though she carries part of that lost queen in her soul. She must also keep out of the reach of the living Horemheb--who crosses mortal boundaries using Seth's evilmagic--if she is to stay alive to make it back home. 2015 Readers' Favorite Finalist YA; 2015 IAN Book of the Year Finalist YA; 2015 CAL Book Award Finalist YA Fiction; 2014 Literary Classics Silver Medal for PreTeen/Tween; 2014 Literary Classics Seal of Approval

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Category: Children's eBooks; Teen & Young Adult; History

2016 Gold Medal for Historical Fiction Global eBooks Awards 2014 EVVY Merit Award for Historical Fiction from CIPA (Colorado Independent Publishers Assoc. ) Nearly wiped from the annuals of Egyptian history for his father's faults. . . Long ago, Ancient Egyptian texts told of the time the Boy King spoke fromthe Land of the Dead. Scribes wrote down his story. Then the scrollsdisappeared. Many centuries later, those same scrolls were found buriedin the basement of the Cairo Museum. But Tutankhamen Speaks isn't a story about the lost scrolls. It's about the story written down onthat age-old papyrus: Tutankhamen's story, where he shares his lifegrowing up & ruling in turbulent times, his loves, his heartaches,and his family history. Find out what you didn't know about King Tut.

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Category: History; Teen & Young Adult

A Tale of Courage, Loyalty, and Friendship2014 Gold Award eBook Winner for Juvenile Fiction; 2013 EVVY Merit Award for Juvenile/YA Fiction; 2012 CLC Silver Award Recipient for YA Fiction, Children's Literary Classics Seal of ApprovalIn Medieval Wales, three young friends are stunned when their mentor The Wild Man is accused of murder and theft. Determined to prove his innocence, they swear a Knight's Vow to succeed in freeing him or die trying. Bound by loyalty and friendship, the three face danger and death as they embark on their Knight's Quest. In confronting their fears, hidden secrets are revealed, and lives are changed forever. A fast-paced adventure story set in the days of King Arthur that will capture reluctant readers as well as adventure seekers.

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Category: Children's eBooks; Science Fiction & Fantasy; History

At the dawn of Camelot, one young girl is about to take her place beside the greatest king in England’s history…. She is a mere child of twelve. But in these medieval days, this is the age when childish things must be put away and greater responsibilities accepted—all in preparation for a betrothal of marriage. For young Lady Guinevere, on the advent of her thirteenth Birth Day, the whole idea is quite unbearable. After all, what could be better than spending her youth playing with her best friend Cedwyn, roaming the grounds around the castle looking for mythical creatures or hunting rabbits? However, the wizard Merlyn—her teacher and friend—knows that destiny has a way of catching up with a person. His arrival sets in motion a series of events that will lead Guinevere to her destiny whether she is ready for it or not.

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Category: Children's eBooks; Literature & Fiction; History

Across the dark water to the land of ancient Gaul. . . Renegades take Cedwyn and the littl’uns farther from home and rescue. Without any thought for her own safety, fifteen-year-old Guinevere sets out alone to save Cedwyn. And if she fails…?Eleven-year-old Cedwyn’s trust in Guinevere is absolute. Will his sacrifice to save her and protect the littl’uns end with the loss of his own life?

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Category: Children's eBooks; Literature & Fiction; History