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Count Me Never Lost
Author: Elizabeth M.Ricketts
Category: Poetry
Description:
Count Me Never Lost is a poetic exploration of love and loss, birth, growth and death, and the indomitable human spirit. Elizabeth M. Ricketts, New York Times published poet and Florida Poet Laureate Nominee, wrote of people, relationships and events through the unique lens of her own experience. Included in this book, is a thank you letter from Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy to the author, after receiving the poem “The Ballad of J.F.K.”
Jig Gets Lost
Author: Julia Kneeland
Illustrator: Rachael Budd
Category: Fiction, children (ages 3 and up).
Description:
Jig Gets Lost is an adventure story about a dog named Jig. He lives in a big city and decides he wants to go exploring. One day he leaves his home and discovers the wonderful smells from the street vendors selling all different kinds of foods. But when he looks around to get back home, he cannot find his way. Read on to find out how Jig gets back!
2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards winner honorable mention in the pet and animal category.
Paperback: $18.95
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Slater Mountain: The Journey
Author: Judy Ricketts-White
Category: Fiction, middle grade, young adult (ages 9 and up).
Description:
Bailey Mathews lives with her family on Slater Mountain, at the edge of the wilderness. Bailey is passionate about horses, her best friends are her horses. She rides everyday, and studies solid horsemanship principles with her mom, a clinician and horse trainer. She even documents a herd of wild mustangs. At fifteen, Bailey’s life seems perfect, but her life is about to change forever. When disaster strikes, her grandpa is injured during a severe storm. She makes a difficult decision, summons all her courage and skills, and sets out alone, on a dangerous journey, through the rough, back country to get help.
Notes:
The author has combined real-life horse-handling principles and a fictional adventure – a great pick for horse loving teens and tweens. This book is written for middle grade and young adult readers (ages 9 and up). This is family entertainment, and the second book in the series.
Paperback: $15.95
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December 15, 2015
This book is very cool and interesting.
- Abby A., Maryland
November 23, 2015
I just purchased this book for my kids.
– Rob S., Connecticut
February 27, 2017
It was exciting to get such a good gift. I can't wait to start reading it!
- Ella A. Rhode Island
Book Store
5 stars - January 24, 2016
A poignant story about persevering through challenges, respecting family and taking on responsibility and risks. The relationships between characters include not only those among fellow humans, but instructively, also horses extending the tale's arc into the realm of a coming-of-age classic.
- Joan Carolyn, Connecticut
January 30, 2018
I loved your book! You had an amazing plot! My favorite characters were Moses, Charlie, Ross and Noah.
- Olivia G., Nevada
Count Me Never Lost
Paperback: $12.95
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Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - 2017 Bronze Winnerin the Best First Book - Chapter Book category.
Count Me Never Lost - Review
August 28, 2020
Certain to evoke memories and emotions is The ballad of J.F.K. in the poem Ricketts paints an unpretentious, unsentimental word picture of that November day in 1963. On May 8, 1964, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy sent the following letter of appreciation to Ricketts: "Many thanks for your thoughtfulness in forwarding the meaningful verses about my brother," he wrote. "It was good of you to bring them to my attention."
A slender volume of poems, and clearly a work of art, Count Me Never Lost should be read again and again--sometimes out loud--savored, and treasured.
- Roger Zotti, Connecticut
Excerpt from Chapter One
Notes:
The author has combined real-life horse-handling principles and a fictional adventure – a great pick for horse loving teens and tweens. This book is written for middle grade and young adult readers (ages 9 and up). This is family entertainment, and the first book in the series.
Paperback: $11.95
Click to purchase on Amazon.com
More Books Coming in 2022
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Front cover – Slater Mountain: The Journey
Slater Mountain: The Legend
Author: Judy Ricketts-White
Category: Fiction, middle grade, young adult (ages 9 and up).
Description:
Bailey Mathews and her friend Noah Collins go on a trail ride to observe the herd of wild horses that she has been documenting. They continue riding and Bailey shows Noah an overlook spot she discovered in the wilderness. Through strange and dangerous circumstances, the two riders accidentally stumble into a beautiful and forgotten world, and find themselves trapped. Bailey and Noah need to survive and find a way out. Noah realizes that he has a connection to the ancient site and shares his knowledge with Bailey. Will pooling their talents be enough to get them home and help them protect this ancient historical site that provides spiritual inspiration?
Front cover – Slater Mountain: The Legend
New Release!
The Owl Watchman
Artist/Author: Frietha Lawrence
Category: Art and nature.
Description:
Behind every picture there is a story to tell. Here artist, Frietha Lawrence shares the delightful insights that helped her frame their creation. The owl knows – He has been watching!
Slater Mountain - Reviews
December 30, 2019
Slater Mountain is a tender and timeless tale written with an insightful interweaving of colorful characters and drama that makes it an easy read. Judy portrays a deep understanding of both the horse and human worlds. You will leave wanting more!
- Ricci La Terra, Author of the Papa Bing Book Series