Books

THE MOUNTAIN OF DEMPSEY MOLEHILL

Dempsey Molehill and his siblings — practically-a-grownup Brom, responsible Tilly, pesky little brother Penn, and wild child Bandi — don’t mean to cause mischief. But somehow, they always find themselves smack dab in the middle of it. When Dempsey’s dad decides to run for mayor of Pickettstown, the five Molehill kids try to be on their best behavior. Unfortunately for Dempsey and his siblings, their “best behavior” includes luring bullies in muddy mayhem, casting Halloween curses, exploding appliances, and terrorizing classmates with Scrap the one-eared cat. Will their antics cost their dad the election? Or can the family band together to put the best Molehill foot forward? The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill is a humorous middle grade novel about life in rural Illinois, small-town politics, and growing up in a big, rowdy family.

SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS

When Aunt Julie and Uncle Derek give Sarah and Katy blankets for Christmas, the sisters think they have received the worst gift ever. That is, until they realize these aren’t your average blankets. They are imagination blankets, able to transform the sisters into anyone and transport them anywhere their imaginations can take them. Join Sarah and Katy for four adventures across the world and through imaginary lands, where they encounter desert thieves, haunted islands, hot air balloon races, flying pirate ships, and more.

Be careful with an overactive imagination, though. Sometimes, it can lead to trouble.

SARAH & KATY AND THE BOOK OF BLANK

One dull winter afternoon, sisters Sarah and Katy can’t think of anything to do. When Sarah pulls a book from the shelf to pass the time, she discovers all of the pages are blank, except for one bearing a mysterious warning: “If you turn the page, there’s no turning back.” The sisters ignore the warning and find themselves transported into the book. To escape, they must journey to the end of the story by filling each empty page with their imagination. Joined by an eccentric Narrator and three friends, Sarah and Katy discover the blank page can become a place full of fantastic ideas, creativity, and adventure.

But they also soon realize: Once an idea comes to life on paper, it can take on a mind of its own.