Frank Carlson Library

"Never trust a stranger...But, late at night and trapped in the middle of nowhere during a terrible snowstorm, Tibby and Walker have no choice. With roads shutting down and cell towers out, running into each other and deciding to travel together could either be their saving grace or worst mistake. When they're forced to take an unexpected detour and seek refuge in a roadside motel, the storm quickly becomes the least of their worries. A disturbing...

Selly's plans to follow her father to the north seas are dashed when a handsome stranger with tell-tale magician's marks on his arm boards her ship and presents her with a dangerous mission--to sail to the Isles of the Gods so he can complete a mysterious ritual. When Selly's father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter on land while he sails to adventure in the north seas. But any plans to...

When Kangaroo falls into the river on her daily hop, she startles an animal with a flat bill. But it's not her friend Duck. In fact, it's a creature she's never seen before. Sharp claws . . . brown, shiny fur . . . could she have discovered a River Monster? Kangaroo is one small animal in a big, wonderful world, and each day brings a new adventure. Playful, rhyming text and lively imagery help beginning readers follow along as Kangaroo explores her...

"St. Vincent's Orphanage for Boys. Turn of the century, in a remote valley in Pennsylvania. Here, under the watchful eyes of several priests, thirty boys work, learn, and worship. Peter Barlow, orphaned as a child by a gruesome murder, has made a new life here. As he approaches adulthood, he has friends, a future...a family. Then, late one stormy night, a group of men arrive at their door, one of whom is badly wounded, occult symbols carved into his...

Limits help children feel safe, physically and emotionally. Here's a great story for helping kids set healthy boundaries. Teaching young children about body boundariesLearn how to set appropriate boundariesTeach children to respect the bodies of othersIdentify safe and unsafe feelings It has a great message:" The illustrations are great and don't take away from the message. Easy to understand for a 5 year old. " - Sabrina "I bought this book to read...

Join the Aman family on their exciting adventure on an African safari! Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about positive thinking, optimism, and making good assumptions. Through fun and engaging illustrations, young readers will discover the importance of seeing the best in others and how a positive attitude can make all the difference in their lives. From encountering a beautiful lioness with a long flowing mane and big-eared, long-trunk...

"One dark evening on New York City's Upper West Side, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realize they have much in common, especially loneliness and an intense desire for revenge against the men who destroyed their families. As they talk into the night, they come up with the perfect plan: if you kill for me, I'll kill for you. In another part of the city, Ruth is home alone when the beautiful brownstone she shares with her...

Twelve-year-old Amelia gets the opportunity to attend a boarding school and learn how to use music to create magic, hoping to become a Maestro like her deceased mother.

Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Includes author's note.