Wombat, the Reluctant Hero

Wombat, the Reluctant Hero
Author: Christian Trimmer
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2023-03-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250324815

A heartwarming and playful adventure that will inspire young readers to be a good neighbor and friend, based on the brave actions of the Australian wombat. Wombat liked her things just so. Everything had its place, and nothing was out of order. She couldn’t say the same about her neighbors. But that was their business, and Wombat didn’t concern herself with others’ business. When a very hot, dry summer causes dangerous fires in their neighborhood, a group of animals are desperate to find water and shelter. It will take the quiet heroism of a neighbor to provide resources and a cozy, cool, and safe burrow—a reluctant wombat who demonstrates the inspiring power of community. Wombat, the Reluctant Hero is inspired by the heroic and very real actions of the wombat, an animal that has helped other creatures survive droughts and wildfires in its native Australia. Author Christian Trimmer and illustrator Rachel Gyan celebrate this amazing mammal, who definitely has a thing or two to teach us about being a good neighbor.

Company Assassin: The free first book in a completed reluctant hero dystopian sci-fi trilogy

Company Assassin: The free first book in a completed reluctant hero dystopian sci-fi trilogy
Author: Claudia Blood
Publisher: Dragon Bane Publishing
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2021-01-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1954603002

Time is coming apart at the seams, and a tech-savvy teenage orphan is the only one who can save the past and the future… Turning eighteen in the orphanage on Kalecca means starvation for those who aren’t hired into a Family, so no one is celebrating Duff Roman’s big day. Outside the Family compounds lies the jungle. And in the jungle lies death. And Relics—the only real currency on Planet Kalecca. The orphans are Duff’s family, and he’s sacrificed everything to keep the orphanage running, even his chance to move on. But without him to bring in extra money, the orphans will starve under the Company’s control. Duff's only chance to save them is to find a spot on an independent crew and hopefully find a Relic to sell. When a seemingly chance encounter with Z, leader of the most feared independent crew, offers Duff his opportunity to score a Relic, it also gives Z a chance to relieve the guilt he feels over his past. But a Company assassin has plans to lay waste to Duff's future and destroy the people he cares about the most… This is series is complete.

The Last Halloween

The Last Halloween
Author: Abby Howard
Publisher: Last Halloween
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2020-09
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 9781945820663

"In a gothic adventure at the end of the world, a ten-year-old girl and a motley crew of ghouls must stop an invading horde of monsters on a fateful Halloween night"--

Simon's New Bed

Simon's New Bed
Author: Christian Trimmer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-08-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 148143019X

"A humorous picture book about a dog's new bed being taken over by a cat"--

Teddy's Favorite Toy

Teddy's Favorite Toy
Author: Christian Trimmer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2018-02-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481480804

A mom goes to great lengths to rescue her son’s favorite doll in this delightful tribute to treasured toys—and mothers. Teddy has a lot of cool toys. But his very favorite doll has the best manners, the sickest fighting skills, and a fierce sense of style. Then one morning, something truly awful happens. And there’s only one woman fierce enough to save the day. Can Teddy’s mom reunite Teddy with his favorite toy?

Mimi and Shu in I'll Race You!

Mimi and Shu in I'll Race You!
Author: Christian Trimmer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1481423304

Mimi the kitten and Shu the mouse set off on an epic race to win a spot in the Chinese Zodiac--and cupcakes.

Scout: Storm Dog

Scout: Storm Dog
Author: Jennifer Li Shotz
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062802658

The adventure continues in the third installment of the action-packed Scout series, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Li Shotz. Scout, a National Guard dog, was born to be a hero. When Scout and his 12-year-old owner, Matt, land in Puerto Rico after a devastating hurricane, they want to help. The pair befriend Luisa, who knows all about the Sato dogs—abandoned pups who need food and shelter. Scout and Matt decide to foster an injured dog named Rosita. But Rosita is clearly searching for something and runs off into the rainforest. Now it’s up to Scout, Matt and Luisa to find the missing dog and bring her back safely. Surviving the dangers of the wilderness will be far from easy, but Scout and Matt make an excellent team. This fast-moving tale of Scout the hero dog will grab even reluctant readers and is perfect for fans of Cracker!, Max, and Hero.

Lessons for a Werewolf Warrior

Lessons for a Werewolf Warrior
Author: Jackie French
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1460703871

Werewolves, wacky creatures and lots of crazy humour - sounds like another hilarious series from Jackie French!! Ages 8-10 Boojum Bark is a werewolf - and a hero. He doesn't really want to be, but it's the only way he'll save his mum. Now he has to go to Hero School to learn the Right Way to achieve hero status.Werewolves are at the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to heroes - especially when they lift their legs on the doorpost and do outrageous things on stage in the middle of school assembly.But something strange is happening at the School for Heroes. Could the school be under attack? If so, by whom? And who will protect it? Can Boojum sniff out the perpetrators?Join the funniest assortment of strange (but heroic!) characters ever to attend one school as they try to find out what being a hero really means.Ages 8 - 10

Healing Her Brooding Island Hero

Healing Her Brooding Island Hero
Author: Marion Lennox
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2021-08-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369712102

Has this wounded doc… met his match? Doctor Hugh Duncan might be determined to hide behind his scars on Sandpiper Island, but his new neighbor, nurse practitioner Gina, is having none of it. He’s a doctor, and she needs his help to take care of the islanders. But Gina also understands how life-changing tragedy can be, and she wants to help mend this gorgeous hero’s heart—even if that means losing her own to him in the process! “This one is terrific and compelling. Not only because it's her 125th book, but because it's also a lovely romance with very special characters that touch your heart. A beautiful read.” -Goodreads on Falling for His Island Nurse “Pregnant Midwife on His Doorstep is a heartwarming romance…. Lennox has penned a very strong story that pulls you forward and leaves you with a great Happily Ever After.” -Goodreads