Crazy Adventures for Brothers and Friends

Boys love adventure and being the heroes of their own stories. Join the excitement as Kaden and Cameron transform into dolphins, gnomes, kid adventurers, mummies, zombies, elves, and everyday heroes. These boys dive headlong into one adventure after another, working together to save the day, win the game, shoot the rapids, and even become a dragon that transforms itself.

Each story is inspired by direct requests from two growing heroes, who eagerly tell their grandmother what to write about next week! This truly unique approach guarantees boy-approved and friend-approved adventures that capture the best of their dreams. Crazy Adventures for Brothers and Friends will leave you grinning and ready for more – and more there will be! Mama Johanna has been crafting these tales for over ten years, while the boys have grown both in size and in their adventurous requests for more, week after week, bedtime story after bedtime story.

CRO'67 a Golden Bear Story

Buckle up for a thrilling journey through the vibrant 1950s and 1960s with this riveting coming-of-age memoir. Echoing the nostalgia and charm of classics like American Pie, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Stand by Me, American Graffiti, and Pleasantville, this graphic memoir offers a unique blend of heartfelt stories and vivid adventures.

Set in the idyllic suburb of Upper Arlington, Ohio, during a Camelot era, this tale follows a group of friends navigating the exhilarating highs and lows of adolescence. From mischievous escapades to moments of poignant self-discovery, the narrative captures the essence of youth, marked by friendships, first loves, and unforgettable parties.

Against a backdrop of significant historical events – social pressures, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War – our protagonists brush shoulders with the elite, all while experiencing the raw and joyful transformation from childhood to teenage years.

Croman - Combat Ready One Man Army Ninja

Two of the world’s most guarded secrets awaited him, and today, his journey would begin. These secrets were calling to him, drawing him in.

Croman, an acronym for Combat Ready One Man Army Ninja, follows an extraordinary warrior who discovers a box of ancient ninja manuscripts, weapons, and apparel that grant superhuman abilities. Alongside rigorous training, the ghost of the founder, a legendary ninja from ancient Japan, enhances the protagonist’s abilities and physical prowess.

Due to his unparalleled skills, the protagonist becomes the President’s secret agent, with a security clearance higher than even spies. As the sole Croman, he undertakes the most secretive military operations, including disarming a North Korean missile. However, adhering to the ninja’s creed of invisibility and driven by his own preferences, he turns rogue, prompting assassination attempts by secret agents and government officials. These attempts fail, thanks to his exceptional abilities and ingenuity.

The book also outlines various ‘Croman’ workouts, enabling readers to train and become Croman operatives themselves. Filled with spy lore and black ops, with settings in foreign countries, this martial arts fiction doubles as a training manual. Discover if you would have followed the same path as Tony Viviano.

Crystal Palace

In 1910, Charles Francis Richter was a very curious 10-year-old boy. His curiosity would one day lead to the creation of a way to measure the size of an earthquake. As a boy though, Charlie’s curiosity leads him on an adventure that introduces him to Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Edwin Hubble, Robert Koch, Rudolf Diesel, and Joseph Tyrrell.

Travel with young Charlie Richter to Crystal Palace, in England, for a historical re-imagining of the greatest scientific exhibition of the 20^th century that never actually happened, and explore some of the ideas that launched the modern world.

Cup's Bad Day

What is a Cup, no who is Cup? Cup is Adriana's grandfather and somehow, misfortune seems to be his constant companion. Follow Cup, Nana, and Adriana on their fishing adventures in Central Pennsylvania.

Cute Little Suzy Plum

Suzy Plum is a cute little mouse with a very long tail.

She can’t play with the other mice

Because her tail always gets in the way.

Then one day Suzy discovers

That she actually has a fairy tail

That leaves cute little flowers wherever it goes!  

Daddy Said I Need a Parachute

Funny things happen every day. Just stand and stay quiet for a full minute and listen to the things around you - the sounds and the voices. There are instances when you believe you've heard someone say one thing and the person actually said something very different.

In this story, you will find that although Andrew is planning to enjoy his day at school, he has heard his dad say something to the teacher. Now, Andrew's day is full of wondering, imagining and excitement! He cannot wait to get home to get his surprise from his dad.

What do you think Andrew heard his dad say to the teacher?

This is a fun read about a great way to ask questions and be clear in what we believe we have heard others say. Read on to see what happens.

Daisy

Have you ever wondered what happened to Daisy Buchanan after the Great Gatsby was murdered in his swimming pool on Long Island in the summer of 1922? She and Tom Buchanan fled to Europe where they met almost everybody worth knowing in the roaring twenties: the Hemingways, the Fitzgeralds, Pablo Picasso, who painted her portrait, Gerald and Sara Murphy, as well as the Prince of Wales.

After years of interviews and with the help of Daisy’s diaries, her daughter, Pamela, has reconstructed Daisy’s life in Paris, in England, and in Spain where Daisy left the privileged life she had known to become involved on the loyalist side of the Spanish Civil War.

Daler: A Novel

Daler is a coming-of-age story that follows a young man navigating life and relationships from his teenage years into early adulthood. Over the course of the nonlinear narrative, Daler experiences friendship and heartbreak, lust and love, wisdom and betrayal. He tries to make sense of a confusing world as he grows into his own. Though introspective and reserved, Daler has a kind heart and forms meaningful connections. The story provides a window into universal questions around purpose, integrity, and human nature. With vivid scenes and contemplative passages, Daler attempts to reconcile his ideals with reality.

DAMN: An Emotional and Physical Journey Through the Corridors of the Justice System

DAMN: Emotional and Physical Journey Through the Corridors of the Justice System uncovers the hidden and taboo stories of gay relationships within the prison system. Venturing into a world often associated with violence and isolation, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of individuals seeking love, intimacy, and self-authentication under the harshest of conditions. Drawing on firsthand accounts, research, and personal experiences, the author delves into the labyrinth of emotions, charting both the struggles and the triumphs that defy the barriers of incarceration.

This compelling narrative serves not just as a testament to human resilience and the transformative power of love, but also as a call to action. Addressing the systemic issues that exacerbate the hardships faced by LGBTQ+ individuals behind bars, it challenges us to confront our biases and advocate for a more inclusive and empathetic prison system. A catalyst for meaningful conversations and reforms, this book reminds us of the inherent worth of every human being, urging us toward a more equitable and compassionate society.

Dancing with a Stranger

David Fury, a talented football player with dreams of joining the National Football League, faces a series of tragedies that derail his aspirations. Following the death of his father, David’s mother falls for a man whose charming exterior masks a deceptive nature. As this stranger ingratiates himself into their lives, David notices large sums of money vanishing from his mother’s bank account. Suspecting the man is a con artist exploiting his mother’s affections, David’s concerns escalate when he uncovers the stranger’s affiliation with a racist group planning to disrupt a May Day celebration in Boston, leading to a dramatic confrontation.

Dancing with the Devil

In a desolate stretch of highway on the southwest side of Chicago, a young blonde woman known only as ‘Mary’ has been haunting the living for decades. From police officers to cab drivers, and from airline pilots to curious teens, many have reported chilling encounters with her. But there’s a twist: Mary has been dead and buried since 1936. Why does her restless spirit persist in making such frequent appearances even nearly a century later? Trapped in a web of dangerous political intrigue in life, what is it that Mary so desperately seeks in the afterlife? Why can’t she find eternal peace? As the sightings continue to unfold, this gripping tale unravels the mystery behind Mary’s ceaseless wanderings on this lonely, otherworldly expanse of Chicago roadway.