Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon

Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon
Author: Matt Guzman
Publisher: Mindfast Publishing
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2023-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

He’s the only one who can fix the splintered sphere in the sky. But first he’ll have to defeat his own insecurities… Rieden Reece feels angry all the time. Dealing with a typical thirteen-year-old life is bad enough, but the troubled boy navigates school bullies, a divorced mom he needs to protect, and an absent dad. But when one night his bedroom shakes violently, he peers out his window and watches in stunned disbelief as the moon up above breaks apart. Alarmed when a shadowy figure climbs out of the cracked orb, Rieden is shocked when the quirky alien reveals he’s been sent from the future to help him find something mission-critical. And now thrust into an epic battle against immense evil powers, unstoppable enemies, and scary black hole faces, the determined teen fears all worlds are on the brink of collapse. Can one average youth save an entire universe from a countdown to catastrophe? Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon is the thrilling first book in the Rieden Reece middle grade science fiction series. If you or your child like captivating characters, exhilarating flights of fantasy, and finely crafted suspense, then you’ll love Matt Guzman’s action-packed adventure. Buy Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon to stitch the galaxy back together today!

Rieden Reece and the Final Flower

Rieden Reece and the Final Flower
Author: Matt Guzman
Publisher: Mindfast Publishing
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2023-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Infection. Infestation. Infinity… Can Ri untangle this latest madness? A terrible threat to humanity’s existence which he helped create? There’s something strange stirring within the sleepy town of Desert Lime. Faint and wild whispers in the wind. Otherworldly murmurs from across the expanse of space and time. Crafty shape-shifters have crept into his school. Ri is intertwined in another epic adventure where he’s compelled to outwit bizarre life forms with insidious intentions. But first can he unmask their leader? A stealthy and mysterious alien called the Plague Doctor. No one is safe. In a race to determine who to trust he must stop the planet from crumbling into a barren wasteland before time runs out… That’s it. No pressure. Will Ri step up and become the hero we all need? Once again, the fate of our world rests upon the shoulders of a snarky thirteen-year-old! “You are traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Rieden Reece Zone!” And what a “zone” it is in this rollicking, high-flying, high-octane sci/fi fantasy adventure from Matt Guzman!

Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon

Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon
Author: Matt Guzman
Publisher: Rieden Reece
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

The first book in a middle grade sci-fi seven book series. Rieden Reece is a troubled thirteen-year-old from a broken home. He witnesses the moon breaking and an alien shadow man crawls out. Together they go on an adventure to restore the unraveling universe. The book series is designed to explore emotional health themes and encourage children to communicate with adults about their personal struggles.Book Blurb:Everyone keeps secrets. And all kids keep secrets from their parents. But what if your secret were so big, so terrible, and so impossible, no one would believe you anyway?Rieden Reece hides such a secret.To an outside observer, Ri may seem somewhat average. A troubled kid from a broken home coping with his personal pile of problems. A snarky thirteen-year-old can only deal with so much.The night the moon cracks changes him forever.When the moon breaks, it starts a chain of events leading him on the greatest adventure of his life. By his side, a shadowy figure from another universe whom Ri calls the Shadow Man. Together they must fight the evil powers beyond Ri's understanding. It forces him to muster up the strength, bravery, and grit he never knew he had.And the countdown until complete collapse continues?.Will Ri be able to stitch the moon back together before his universe completely unravels? And can he reverse what is happening to his helpless mom?

Once Was a Time

Once Was a Time
Author: Leila Sales
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1452143773

In the war-ravaged England of 1940, Charlotte Bromley is sure of only one thing: Kitty McLaughlin is her best friend in the whole world. But when Charlotte's scientist father makes an astonishing discovery that the Germans will covet for themselves, Charlotte is faced with an impossible choice between danger and safety. Should she remain with her friend or journey to another time and place? Her split-second decision has huge consequences, and when she finds herself alone in the world, unsure of Kitty's fate, she knows that somehow, some way, she must find her way back to her friend. Written in the spirit of classic time-travel tales, this book is an imaginative and heartfelt tribute to the unbreakable ties of friendship.

The Silver Child

The Silver Child
Author: Cliff McNish
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2010-12-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1444004182

Six children leave the comfort of their homes. They are drawn to Coldharbour - an eerie wasteland of wind, rats, seagulls and rubbish tips. Emily and Freda, the twins, scuttle bright eyed and insect-like in search of the others. They find Thomas on a food tip. The gentle giant boy Walter joins them and so does Helen, who can read minds. And at the centre of it all is luminous Milo, his skin hot and bright with silver. Each of them has a unique gift, but they must learn to use their skills fast. Drawing ever closer in a maelstrom of fury is the Roar, something vast and dreadful that wants to destroy them all. As in The Doomspell trilogy, Cliff's characters really are 'the children next door' until they discover the powers they possess and he sweeps them and the reader into his worlds of magical fantasy, writing exciting, breathtaking adventures with richly imagined, vividly drawn characters, and an infectious energy, warmth and humour. The Silver Child is book 1 in a heart-stopping new sequence.

The Whole Library Handbook 5

The Whole Library Handbook 5
Author: George M. Eberhart
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2013-04-23
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838910904

The Whole Library Handbook, now in its fifth edition, is an encyclopedia filled with facts, tips, lists, and resources essential for library professionals and information workers of all kinds, all carefully handpicked to reflect the most informative, practical, up-to-date, and entertaining examples of library literature. Organized in easy-to-find categories, this unique compendium covers all areas of librarianship from academic libraries to teen services, from cataloging to copyright, and from gaming to social media. Selections include Facts and figures on library workers Bookmobile guidelines 100 great libraries of the world Job search and recruitment techniques, and advice on how to deal with tough economic times Tips on writing articles and book reviews Fun with cataloging rules Famous librarians’ favorite books Covering a huge spectrum of librariana, this one-of-a-kind volume is both educational and entertaining.

Murder Mistaken

Murder Mistaken
Author: Janet Green
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1953
Genre:
ISBN: 9780822207900

THE STORY: Murder is his business and generally speaking Edward Bare is a successful business man. Married first to Monica, rich, doting and many years his senior, Edward waits amicably for her to die. It is not poor Monnie's fault that he come