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"Furstenberg’s greatest strength lies in atmosphere and interiority. The novel is immersive. When Secrets Bloom will appeal to readers drawn to dark, character-driven medieval fiction that centers on women’s agency, and the ethical courage required to step outside prescribed roles." (Historical Novel Society Review) Transylvania, 1463. A land of fortress cities, whispered heresies, and shadows cast by Vlad Dracula (the man, not the vampire.) Kate Webber, a 28-year-old Saxon healer, has always lived between reverence and suspicion. Her gift with herbs and midwifery makes her ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! From the author of "Joyful Trouble", No.1 Bestseller Children's Historical Fiction, No.1 Most Gifted Young Adult and Top reviewed Kindle Storyteller book. Sometimes people or creatures need your help but they just can’t ask for it. What should you do? Read this lovely story to find out. Little Tail has to make a choice and there is a risk that he will be chased out of his cozy burrow and in the heart of winter , if the old rhyme proves to be right. But if he doesn’t offer his help a stranger might perish! Everything isn't what it seems. This is Book 9 ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! From the author of "Joyful Trouble", No.1 Bestseller Children's Historical Fiction, No.1 Most Gifted Young Adult and Top reviewed Kindle Storyteller A puppy's first year is filled with findings, wiggles and laughter. What happens when puppy is full of good intentions, yet his actions go wrong? This book of poems explores the first year of a puppy's life, going through an adventure after the other, one month at a time. Puppy's first days, puppy's first weeks in a new home, first Christmas, puppy's encounters with snow, and the school bag, puppy's duty to ...

This is an epic poem that takes you on a sweeping, immersive trip into Africa's vast and untamed environment. It celebrates FitzPatrick's ageless bond with his loyal friend, Jock, using rich, poetic language and evocative imagery. Its length allows the plot to unfold with deliberate depth and grandeur, capturing both peaceful beauty and intense, heart-pounding action. Therefore,readers are invited to linger in the rhythms of the wild, where each stanza builds on the previous one, creating a tapestry of courage, adventure, and enduring friendship. This is a poetry to be savored slowly, a ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! From the author of "Joyful Trouble", No.1 Bestseller Children's Historical Fiction, No.1 Most Gifted Young Adult and Top reviewed Kindle Storyteller book. Is your child afraid of strange noises and dark places? Then this is the best read for your little one. Little Tail might be a small dog by size, but he's a brave little dog. What else has he discovered up North? Friend or foe? He soon learns that it is better to listen when being spoken to – even if a tiny bird addresses you. This is Book 8 in the Happy Friends Series. Book 9 in Happy Friends Series: ...

For her books on Romania and her blog #Im4Ro, Patricia Furstenberg was included in Top 100 Romanians from Everywhere Category Art 2023, Top 100 Români de Pretutindeni, by Repatriot, as featured in Newsweek Romania. In Transylvania’s History A to Z, a collection of 100-word FICTIONAL stories sprinkled with breathtaking photographs, Patricia Furstenberg uses the confining rules of the 100-word story form to stirringly capture Transylvania, Romania's historical and geographical region. A 2022 edition. Transylvania's unspoiled natural beauty, its tumultuous history, and the people who ...

From the author of "Joyful Trouble", No.1 Bestseller Children's Historical Fiction, No.1 Most Gifted Young Adult and Top reviewed Kindle Storyteller book. Don't judge people or creatures by their appearance - is what this children’s reader is about. Things often happen for a reason. When two travelers need help it comes to them from the most unexpected source. What's the matter and what's cooking? Little Tail learns the answer first. Dragonfly too, but at its own pace. This is Book 11 in the Happy Friends Series. Book 12 in Happy Friends Series: Little Tail Comes Back. Book 10 in Happy ...

As engaging as a tail wag. "There is something truly magical about this wonderful collection. Having read each poem, I love how every word celebrates our canine companions from the tip of their wet noses to the wag of their tails." (Susan Day, Editor and Author) "A super sweet and poignant book of poetry about what a pup thinks of his world. As a cat lover I especially was tickled by his relationship to the cat. Any dog lover would adore this book. The photos were appealing. Haikus at the end were tiny diamonds.” (Kathryn Meyer Griffith, long time author) Celebrating the simple things in ...

Chosen one of 5 Books Everyone Should Read in Their Lifetime The 2022 Edition now available. How far would you go to save strangers in need? A platoon of Marines and their military working dogs, MWD, are about to find out. An educated woman makes the ultimate sacrifice to teach girls to read. She leaves behind a daughter and a son whose lives become intertwined with those of the U.S. Marines. But the Taliban is infiltrated everywhere and is hard to differentiate between friend and foe. As vivid as a movie, you will share the life of the Marines deployed in an Afghan military base; climb the...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! *** NEW CHAPTER BOOK EDITION *** Making friends is what this story is all about. You don't have to look too far to find a new friend; have a good look around you as friends come in all shapes and sizes. When two people look at the same image they sometimes see slightly different things. What would Wind and Lizard see when watching the shadows formed on the earth below? Have a good laugh with your child reading about it! This is book 4 in Happy Friends Series. Book 5 in Happy Friends Series: Three Friends. Book 3 in Happy Friends Series: Little Tail meets ...

When two animals with different looks meet at a waterhole they don't think twice about how different they are... in height, color, fur, shape of face or size of tummy... they become friends. "A pair of brown eyes Glanced in a puddle. And, guess what? They saw another! If two eyes make a pair, Enough for a furry face, Then two more eyes… must make another pair Belonging to this friendly ape!" Diversity. Different, but friends. With cute illustrations. Also including: Two fables, one about an ape and one about a dog: *The APE and the Travelers *The DOG and his Reflection AND Incredible ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! Enter a world of FRIENDSHIP through DIVERSITY and ADVENTURE with your child Happy Friends: 12 animal stories nurturing positivism, friendship and adventureThis fun children’s book is about finding the best in each situation. Then something magical can happen: you make new friends and discover that clouds do taste like ice-cream. Meet Pete the cheerful toy elephant, Little Tail the curious dog, Summer Wind with a gentle soul, Murphy the lizard with a quick mind as well as their new friends: mysterious Blue, brave Dragonfly, helpful Squirrel and energetic ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! From the author of "Joyful Trouble", No.1 Bestseller Children's Historical Fiction, No.1 Most Gifted Young Adult and Top reviewed Kindle Storyteller book. A promise must always be honored, is what this story is all about. Never lose hope! Dragonfly learns that her strength comes from her heart. To keep her promise towards her friend she must overcome her fears. But who else... or what else will help the travelers along the way? Keep your hopes up, there is always a way to get out of trouble! This is Book 10 in the Happy Friends Series. Book 11 in Happy ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! From the author of "Joyful Trouble", No.1 Bestseller Children's Historical Fiction, No.1 Most Gifted Young Adult and Top reviewed Kindle Storyteller book. Patience is what this book is all about. Sitting and waiting for a friend to come and play is often a big challenge for big and small. Where has Blue been all day long? Will Little Tail, the friendly dog with a red tuft at the end of his tail, have another chance to frolic in the snow with his friend? He will have to wait to find out. Daylight casts new shadows over the forest trees and things look ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! From the author of "Joyful Trouble", No.1 Bestseller Children's Historical Fiction, No.1 Most Gifted Young Adult and Top reviewed Kindle Storyteller book. "You simply have to read about this Winter Wonderland!" (Amazon Review) Scared of strange noises? This is the book for you… or your child  Bizarre sounds are not always as scary as they seem when you first hear them. Think about them again in daylight. Amazing how much the change in light can do to a forest. It can make night things disappear! This is book 6 in the Happy Friends Series. Book 7 in ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! ***** NEW EDITION with colorful, whimsical illustrations! ***** Changing towns or moving to a new school? Then this book is just right for your child. Be brave, no matter how small you are, and have the courage to pursue your dreams for you will be sure to discover new and exciting places. And even make a friend or two along the way! Little Tail, the small dog with a red tuft at the end of his tail, gathers his courage and, leaving his friends behind, goes searching for Snow, Up North. Will he find her and where will he take shelter in that cold and icy ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! ***NEW Chapter Book Edition*** Christian values Be there for a friend in need is what this story is about. Or one for all and all for one! Just like the musketeers, our friends learn that strength IS in their number. Friendship means being there for each other during happy days but also during rainy ones. If you wish with all your might and think long enough you will find a way to cheer up your sad friend. This is book 5 in the Happy Friends Series. Book 6: The Blue Forest. Book 4: The Summer Wind and Lizard. “Patricia Furstenberg’s collection of ...

FREE for Kindle Unlimited members! ***** NEW EDITION with whimsical, black & white illustrations ***** A book for all snow lovers! And if you’ve never experienced snowflakes or snowballs, then this book will show you how it is! A happy read for your child. How much do you enjoy snow? THAT much? Then you're just like Little Tail, the adventurous dog who went far and away looking for it. What else will he find in that snowed up, frosty forest? This is Book 3 in the Happy Friends Series. Book 4 in Happy Friends Series: The Summer Wind and Lizard. Book 2 in Happy Friends Series: Little Tail ...

The BLT, the Bear, the Lion and the Tiger - is inspired by true life events. OVER 50 pages of story-time. "Three pairs of brown eyes Met one day Near a water hole, On a cool spring day. Six front paws splashed And three tongues lapped, While their eyes Rolled all around. Three cubs. What else Could be strange about them? Not much, except that they were A bear, a lion and, the third, a tiger cub. The BLT." Also included in this book: Three fables 1)*The BEAR and the Travelers* "Once upon a time, when wild animals roamed the forests in peace and people mostly kept to their villages and, when ...

From the author of the beloved Amazon Bestseller "Joyful Trouble" With poetic rhymes this striking picture book about the love and the simple kindness in life is sure to touch a chord with readers of all ages. When a lamb meets an elephant calf the two are happy to share a small patch of grass and a tiny water puddle available during the Big-Bad Thirst. None of the two notices how different their bodies are, as the two are happy to spend their days together. Soon the sheep wishes that he, too, would arrive first at their meeting place and so he wakes up earlier and earlier each day. But no ...