35 New Free Young Adult and Children EBooks for Kindle 2/20/12 – Post 2
Looking for some free books for a young reader or young adult appropriate books? If so don’t miss out on this post! Here are today’s free titles in these genres as found on Amazon.com. The following free titles are listed on Amazon.com as $0.00. Don’t miss out on these offers as they haven’t been lasting long!
Institution (Third War Chronicles)
Cale Dietrich (Author)
It’s 2015 and the world has been devastated by The Third World War. Hundreds of cities have been destroyed and billions of people are dead. Institution tells the story of how the war started. When Darren Stone, a seemingly average schoolboy, is snatched from his bed in the middle of the night, his world is turned upside down. He has been taken to the Institution, a top secret medical facility that has been experimenting on people with extraordinary abilities. Darren does not know why he is there; he always thought he was average. Despite this confusion, one fact is clear. He must escape. Meanwhile, Darren’s older sister, Amber, is struggling to find herself. A university dropout, she spends most of her time trying to forget her past mistakes. One morning, she wakes up in a forest with no memory of how she got there. As she starts to piece together the mystery of the night before she realises that something supernatural has happened. The intertwined tales put into place the events that cumulate in the war to end all wars. Institution is the first novel in the new blockbuster YA series: The Third War Chronicles.
The Imaginality of Somewhere (The Imaginality Series)
Someone (Author)
For Ages 9-12 or for all those who are young at heart. The very brave and adventurous Ellie, as she would like to be described, and the always sensible and logical Thomas, move, with their parents, to a forsaken farmhouse due to falling on hard, economic times. But there is a reason this farmhouse was abandoned. Ellie and Thomas discover perplexing carvings, travel to a troubled mythical land and have encounters with incredible creatures. As their adventure unfolds, they realize the mythical land unlocks a special power within them and discover their mysterious connection to it. “The Imaginality of Somewhere” is the greatest adventure never told … until now.
Miya Black, Pirate Princess II: Freedom & Responsibility
Ben White (Author)
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing… and although Miya Black wouldn’t call her current life ‘nothing’, it certainly isn’t anything close to an adventure. Half a year has passed since Badger Pete’s attack, and life has returned to normal on Clover Island – rather TOO normal, at least as far as a certain Pirate Princess is concerned. There are no terrible monsters to vanquish, no great and obvious wrongs to right, just everyday problems with everyday solutions and a lot of cleaning up. To put it bluntly Miya is bored, and being grounded doesn’t help at all. But dark clouds are gathering against the tiny kingdom, old enemies are stirring, and Miya may come to regret ever wishing for adventure… “Freedom & Responsibility” is the second volume in the Miya Black, Pirate Princess series.
The Second Jeep Harris (A Time Travel Adventure)
Barbara Bartholomew (Author)
Something strange is happening at Whippoorwill Corners in this book for seven to eleven year olds. Runaway Jeep Harris has come to make his home on a ranch in the sparsely populated plains of western Oklahoma, but finds Whippoorwill School a really big challenge what with kids wearing out-of-date clothes and plaining games like Red Rover that he never heard of before. And then there’s Mae Kelley, a nerd if he ever saw one, who keeps worrying about her brother who is on a ship in a place called Pearl Harbor. War breaks out, so the other kids tell him, and with Japan! His newly claimed aunt and uncle accuse him of skipping school even though Jeep has been in faithful attendance at Whippoorwill School each day. They scoff at his excuse, telling him the old school has been closed for years. Caught between today and yesterday, Jee keeps his own secrets as the boy who belongs nowhere finds out if there is a place for him in this Oklahoma community.
Starting Over (La Demon Royale Trilogy, #2)
Tiffany Fulton (Author)
After killing her older sister, the antisocial demon Princess Yasha is executed and her soul is sent to the last place she wanted to be: the planet Earth. Now she is going to have to befriend and protect one of the humans her sister wanted to help–because every second she loses to her aversion to the Earth is a second lost to reclaim everything she once lost…. Natasha Reyna is your typical teenager, though she’s a bit on the aloof side herself. When she meets Yasha, remnants of the latter’s destructive murder begin to surface.
The Journey
Beverly Lucas-Brown (Author)
Zac’s parents send him to stay with his Aunt on the Sussex coast. They are having problems with their marriage but Zac is initially unaware of this. Zac travels to his Aunt’s by train and this begins a journey which leads him to a world of unicorns and dragons and a fantastic adventure. What Zac discovered on this journey would stay with him forever.
Bridger
Megan Curd (Author)
Ashlyn McVean doesn’t believe in fairy tales. That is, until Ashlyn is thrown into the crosshairs of grudges her grandmother created long ago. After finding out she is one of two people able to cross between faerie realms, Ashlyn is faced with trying to understand her abilities, along with navigating a new relationship with her boyfriend, Liam. As if being on a centuries old hit list and dealing with crazed pixies isn’t enough, her new abilities mean trouble for Liam. Knowing her new life puts everyone she loves in danger, Ashlyn must decide what’s most important in her life between friends, family, love, and ultimately, realms.
The Stolen Crystal (Beneath The Forest Floor)
F.J Watson (Author), S Watson (Illustrator)
Ten year old twins, Pip and Jack, visit their Gran in Scotland where they meet Mel and Danny. While taking Gran’s little dog for a walk through the forest behind Gran’s cottage, they discover something amazing which leads them to a whole other world beneath the forest floor. And so begins their adventure with magical creatures, a spooky castle and a stolen crystal…
The Princelings and the Pirates (The Princelings of the East)
Jemima Pett (Author)
The Princelings of the East is a trilogy relating the adventures of unlikely heroes Fred and George. Two innocents abroad, they solve problems caused by unintended consequences, commercial greed, and blind prejudice—and still find time to engage in troubled love affairs and nearly blow themselves up with their own inventions. The opening of The Princelings and the Pirates, the second book in the series, finds Fred and George happily pursuing their interests and enjoying the hospitality of Castle Buckmore. When Prince Lupin of Buckmore announces his unhappiness with the wine, they set off to discover what has gone wrong at the winery. Captured by pirates, shipwrecked, and in danger for their very lives, the heroes are drawn into the Battle of Dimerie, where Fred meets his true love and George gets more than he bargained for.
The Spinning Wheel Secret
Susanne Alleyn (Author), Lillie Vanderveer Albrecht (Author)
Children’s historical fiction, ages 8-12. Joan Tower’s two big brothers didn’t want a baby sister. So they called her Jo and never admitted that she was a girl. Even though the neighbors disapprove, Jo is happier doing boys’ jobs. A properly-brought-up young girl in a New England Puritan village of 1705 would never know all the useful skills, like fishing and swimming, that Jo learns from Dan and Sam. When it comes to doing ordinary household tasks, though, she believes she’s hopeless. She’s not much good at cooking or knitting, and spinning thread is simply beyond her–a fact which her disapproving, fault-finding aunt and cousin never fail to point out. But when Indians attack their little village of Hatfield and carry off many captives, including Jo’s mother, Jo and her brothers must make their way alone to Westfield to find shelter with their grandfather. In Westfield, however, more bad news awaits them, and Jo will find her own resources and courage sorely tested.
ALTOR: The Shadow Rebellion (The Chronicles of Ageron)
L. J. deVet (Author)
As appealing as the thought of being a Sorcerer-Guardian is to Ajay Samuels, the harmonious existence between all Ageronians and Earthlies leaves little reason for him to put his abilities into practice. Abilities that should set him apart from the rest of his kind due to his status as an Altor; the elite and powerful body of seven succeeding families of the original seven Sorcerers elected to oversee and govern Ageron. His monotonous life begins to change soon after experiencing a strange dream, and following his most vivid of premonitions, he senses a danger he knows too little of to do anything about. The world as he knows it all but vanishes following the most unexpected of confrontations with a new and powerful enemy he has never before had much to do with. On his quest for further information, Ajay is confronted with more than he could ever have envisioned, and he knows everything about his life is about to change; for the worst. ALTOR: The Shadow Rebellion is the first novel in The Chronicles of Ageron. The second novel, VENATOR: The Shadow Rebellion, will be released in October of 2012.
Ebon Black and the Seven Dryads
Sue Maynard (Author)
When Ebon Black turns 16 years of age, he will inherit his deceased father’s fortune, which will make him The Richest Of Them All. The current holder of that title, Malachite Vert, is determined that Ebon should not live to see that birthday, and hatches a plan to get rid of him. He also happens to be Ebon’s stepfather. Ebon survives the attempt on his life, but loses his memory in the process. He awakens to find that he’s been rescued by seven young women known as Dryads, the Keepers of the Trees. They are Joc, Weepy, Cranky, Glitzy, Nerdy, Needy and Pam. In this new twist on a classic tale, it’s a race against the clock as Ebon and the seven Dryads must work together to get Ebon his memory back, teach him the ways of the woods, and return him home in time to claim his rightful place in society. EBON BLACK AND THE SEVEN DRYADS is suitable for readers young and less-young. It includes an unforgettable cast of characters, some unexpected turns, and a moral for a modern age.
THE CURSE OF MONKEY-SKULL TEMPLE (The Astonishing Adventures of Jack & Rose Archer)
A. G. Hardy (Author)
Young sleuths Jack & Rose Archer must save their crooked Uncle Esteban from Nazis, Incan magic, and an army of ravenous vampire monkeys. Whenever they are not risking their lives to settle the hash of crime kingpins, con artists, black magicians and other assorted raving maniacs, Jack and Rose Archer live quietly on a houseboat moored in Manhattan’s harbor. As this adventure opens, their rich socialite parents are touring Europe. Jack spends the days tinkering with his Nemo style diving suit while Rose practices her ninjitsu on straw dummies. This idyll gets shattered by the appearance of an obese man in a white suit with a thick Cuban accent who claims to be “your considerate Uncle Esteban.” Realizing that crooked “Uncle Esteban” is trying to pump them for information on one of their father’s old archaeological digs, the children slyly cat-and-mouse the old rogue. But the situation turns ugly as Uncle Esteban gets kidnapped by Nazi frogmen and taken aboard a U-Boat. Jack and Rose trail the kidnappers to the steamy jungles of Peru only to find to their horror that the Nazis have already located the treasure — a gold Incan demon mask — and are using its evil magic to create an army of vampire monkeys.
Fading Away
Tom Upton (Author)
Young Adult short fiction
“Life Along the Okie-Dokie Highway” A girl goes on a horrifying road trip with her dysfunctional family.
“Sound Travels” Two childhood friends spend the last weekend of summer at a lake side cottage.
“Tiny Voices” A girl tries to cope with the boredom of the small town in which she lives, as well as with the voices only she can hear.
“Cold,Cold Water” A depressed teen passes judgment on people, which begins a murder spree.
“The Great Squirrel Hunt of 1977″ A squirrel causes havoc in a small Texas town
“Fading Away” A girl has a disturbing dieting episode.
Thank You For Being Young
Andrew Lerner (Author)
A venture capital executive draws on a wide variety of business, government, and societal trends to illustrate how most major challenges facing younger adults are exacerbated by age biases. Venture capital investor Lerner calls attention to the alarmingly prevalent, counter-productive discrimination that thwarts young adults in the United States from making their mark on the culture.
How Not to Date a Hollywood Star
Betty Jo Schuler (Author)
Melissa Martin would love to meet Hollywood teen star, Chad Robb, but meeting an adorable guy while he’s in a coma is not the preferred way. Dating a conscious guy with tanned flesh, toned muscle and a heart that races when you kiss is highly preferable. Lissa’s movie idol makes this a memorable summer when a boat hits him and his spirit exits his body to find her a boyfriend and a life.
Tales From The Woodland Edge
Edward Mark Taylor (Author)
Short stories for children. The Hero is a monkey called Merry, who with his friend Itchy has many adventures in the wilds of Africa
I’m Yours (Bold As Love)
Lindsay Paige (Author)
After the incident with Claire, Emily encounters more problems. Conrad is back with explainations and hope. Emily wants to give him a chance to explain himself. She can’t help but wonder why he left. However, Jake isn’t confortable with Emily going out to eat with an old lover. Will things be too much for Emily to handle? Will Emily do the one thing she knows best and withdraw? Will Emily and Jake’s love for one another keep them from shattering?
The Guardian Of Sorcery (Dark Anthems)
Jake Carvell (Author)
With war lurking in the south, the children of Souvanence awaken a prophecy that could restore the balance and bring peace to Jerova. The Guardian Of Sorcery is said to be the world’s most powerful warrior and protector of all that stands for good. Chad Wizardman, the first of a new breed of fire Wizards since its banishment a thousand years before his birth, reluctantly finds himself dragged into the hunt of the prophecy and its Guardian. Chad however, has his own ambitions. He seeks to prove himself as stronger than any other mage and defeat the Demon Lord and his armies of the south by his own hand. His friends help keep his fiery temper under control as they all discover the impossibilities of keeping a balance between school life and seeking the legendary Guardian of Sorcery as they prepare for their own parts in the many battles to come. Rogue Lee, one of Chad’s closest friends and biggest rival, is regarded as the best warrior in the school and in line to lead armies as a General to war receives warnings in her dreams of an attack heading for their beloved city. It falls down to the young mages to put aside their rivalry and choose between their friends, a lost prophecy or the once safe haven they call home…
The Stinging Tree
Luke King (Author)
Is Brad seeing things? A boy, his double, on the other side of the stream. It’s like looking into a mirror. But where has he come from? Who is he? When Brad decides to follow him into the forest, it is the start of an action-packed thrill ride. Set in the mountains of far northern Australia, this is the debut novella of author Luke King.
Escape From Salado (The Ancient Ones)
Kolby London (Author)
Shane, Chris and Rebecca have always been different from the other kids at school. The three of them find themselves running for their lives when the authorities realize just how different they are. How will they make it through the military roadblocks waiting for them on all the highways out of town?
The Big Apple Posse (The Big Apple Posse Trilogy)
Wendy R. Williams (Author), Sophie Escabasse (Illustrator)
TEENS SAVE THE CITY!! “The Big Apple Posse” is a page-turning action/adventure story for kids of all ages. Just in time for the tenth anniversary of 9/11, “The Big Apple Posse” tells the story of four amazing teens who were trapped in New York City after a terrorist attack. Pooling their skills (computer, physical and common sense), they figure out what happened to the city and escape. In the spirit of “The Wizard of Oz,” they become a band of travelers (The Big Apple Posse) adding new friends as they make their journey… Twelve-year-old Amanda was dreading a boring afternoon at a Broadway theater, babysitting her ten-year-old brother Peter and watching her obnoxious cousin Cindy perform the lead role in an Off-Broadway production of “Annie.” After the show, as they wait to be picked up in Cindy’s basement dressing room, something unimanageable happens—the theater, and perhaps the entire city, explodes above them! Armed with a laptop and backpacks, the terrified but determined tweens manage to escape through an old door in the men’s room and climb down a Prohibition-era stairway to the subway. When they emerge, they are stunned to find an empty city where the streets are choked with abandoned cars and plagued by looters running wild. With Amanda leading the pack, the group dodges thieves and thugs, making their way to Grand Central Station, where there has been an explosion of white powder. What really happened? Is it a terrorist attack? Determined to solve the mystery and reunite with their families, the teen posse quickly expands, adding some quirky characters they meet along their way: Mr. Garvain, a true New York eccentric; his sister Miss Virginia, proprietress of an extensive costume wardrobe; Thibodeaux, a twelve-year-old New Orleans boy turned New York City rapper and clothing designer; and Auntie Tina, Thibodeaux’s guardian. Amid the nonstop thrill-ride, the tweens come to trust each other and learn that nothing matters more than keeping their posse together and saving the city they love.
Fairy Tales from Ancient Times
Daniel Marques (Author)
This book gathers several fairy tales written by the author and in each there is the intention to give an importance life lesson, as the stories relate to events that usually happen in daily life, although referring to ancient times of villages, Kings and Princesses. In some of these stories there is also the reference to other entities, such as fairies or spirits of the forest, relating therefore to the Celtic Mythology. Nonetheless, all the stories presented are original in their content and way they are presented, and it’s the intention of the author that, more than the lessons presented, the beauty behind the scenes that can be imagined can be truly lived and appreciated.
Doxi the Dog in Ambienceworld (A Beautifully Illustrated Comic Strip Adventure)
Jeremy Tinson Holliday (Author)
Doxi is enlisted to help Huloo, a disciple to the Guru of Ambienceworld, where storm clouds are gathering. Doxi must help the Guru restore peace but will encounter many friends and enemies on the way. Cartoon adventure story suitable for children aged 8 plus. Part 1 of 3.
The king of rhyme
Benny Bellamacina (Author), Giulia Palombino (Illustrator)
The king of rhyme sets a challenge to everyone in his kingdom “find me a word that has no rhyme and it will give me great pleasure to give the winner a barrel of treasure” This beautifully illustrated book by Benny Bellamacina and Giulia Palombino is a top selling book in the UK. Learning to read with poetry and rhyme is great fun, creative and always
stupendously rewarding.
There’s a Monster in My Bed
Petra Craddock (Author), Jeff Newsted (Illustrator)
In this preschool picture book, a little girl is scared when she thinks there is a monster in her bed. However, she is in for a big surprise when she discovers what’s really hiding under her covers. The author, Petra Craddock, is a certified reading specialist, mom, and author of the blog http://www.literacymatterstoday.com. The illustrator, Jeff Newsted, has studied cartooning at Columbia College in Chicago and has illustrated the cover art for children’s musical groups and greeting cards.
The Adventures of Riley Raccoon
William Trelawny (Author, Illustrator), Robin Ayers (Illustrator)
Young Riley Raccoon sets out on an adventure to save three havens in his forest, each giving him something unique and irreplaceable in his life. When a new raccoon family moves in, he unknowingly meets his best, and only, friend. Over the course of their adventures together they forge a lifelong bond, as they find in each other what they need most from themselves. Faced with impossible odds against fearsome predators, Riley learns the virtue of protecting and preserving what he loves in the world, no matter the cost.
Theseus and the Minotaur
Peter Wright (Author)
A long time ago in the days of old, lived great heroes who were brave and bold. There once was a beast called a Minotaur, and it would take a hero to stand up to its roar… Read through the Greek myth in a picture book especially adapted for your little adventurer!
The Big Book of U.S. States
Suzy Morris (Author)
A fun and easy way for your kids to learn the all the capitals of the 50 U.S. States. Use this version on your Kindle device, smartphone, iPhone, iPad or home computer. Features eye catching graphics in an easy-to-use Kindle Flash Card version. There are 2 pages dedicated to each state. The first features the name of the state on the official license plate and a U.S. map with the state highlighted in red. The second page features a more detailed map of the state and the state’s capital city written in bold.
The Big Book of Phonics: The Alphabet
Suzy Morris (Author)
This is a fun, bright and visually appealing book that will turn your Kindle, smartphone, iPhone, iPad or tablet into flashcards on the go. Each page features a letter of alphabet, a cute animal or image that begins with the letter and the word spelled out on the bottom of the page. You kids will be learning without even knowing it!
Playing Around with Math: Card and Dice Games for Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and More!
Brad Miller (Author)
Why use games to learn math skills? Games are fun. When a child is playing a game, he/she is learning and enjoying him/herself. Math and this enjoyment get linked in a child’s brain, leading to positive feelings about numbers for years to come. With this series of games, you will help your child learn basic addition, multiplication, subtraction, and even some logical reasoning skills. (And you might just have a little fun along the way!)
Love Heart Learning – Numbers/Counting -1 to 20 (My First EBooks)
Brandon Justice (Author)
A fun counting book that uses bright colors and bold heart shaped designs, to help your child learn to count to twenty. Bright, colorful, and basic. A perfect introduction to the world of eBooks. Combining beautifully illustrated Love hearts with a fun counting game. Part of the “My First EBooks” collection; A growing library of fun books designed to be shared with babies, toddlers and young children. Works fine on all kindle devices, but is optimized for full color screens.
Cuddly Bears Counting 1-20 and Number Recognition Flash Cards 123′s (Brushed by Hand) (Beary Fun Learning)
Bearlyn (Author)
This book includes 47 full-color pages of Cuddly Bears. This includes the numbers 1 thru 20 in order with balloons, and the numbers 1 thru 20 shuffled without balloons. The first 20 numbers have balloons for children to count. This way, children practice their counting and number recognition together, and will help them to understand what each number actually means. The first 20 numbers are for kids who are learning their numbers and who are learning to count. The second 20 numbers do not have balloons and are shuffled. The second set of 20 numbers is intended to quiz kids on their number recognition. The second set of 20 numbers is the more advanced level of this book. Kids who are just learning their numbers will not be able to recognize them in the second set until they have read the book enough times that they can remember them. The Cuddly Bears and balloons were hand-brushed with brush pens by artist Bearlyn. The numbers are also hand-drawn, which look more natural and are easier for children to reproduce than printed numbers. At the beginning of the book, a Cuddly Bear waves hello. Advancing from one picture to the next, watch her hand wave. Similarly, a Cuddly Bear will wave goodbye at the end of the book. Encouraging the child to say “hi” and “goodbye” and to wave to the Cuddly Bears may help them feel that the book is slightly interactive.
Rosa’s Puzzles & Games Series: 30 Optical Illusions Games & Puzzles For Parents & Kids. [Sale for a Limited Time] 3 Levels of Difficulty! Play from Level 1 to Level 3. The New Best Seller
Rosablanca Suen (Author)
Rosa’s Puzzles & Games Series: 30 Optical Illusions Games & Puzzles For Parents & Kids. [Sale for a Limited Time] 3 Levels of Difficulty! Play on Kindle! Move from Level 1 to Level 3. Watch how your eyes play tricks on you! KINDLE EDITION: The Instructions are given in the book so that you can play this game on the kindle device by yourself and with your children. Use these 3 Level Games to Challenge Your Eyes & Mind. Parents can play. Use this Game to teach your children to use their mind and eyes to play this game. Age Level: 7 years old & up
Please remember that these are limited time offers that don’t last very long. There are priced at $0.00 as found on US Amazon site. They may not be available everywhere. Please double check the prices of all the eBooks before purchasing to ensure there won’t be a charge.
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I got carried away, ordering Free Kindle books, and didn’t realize that I ordered one that was actually Free only to Amazon Prime Members… I was charged $2.99. Not that it’s a huge amount, but do look carefully before you order each book that is listed in the “Free” posting.
Thank you for a great service–I’m certainly not blaming you for my failure to pay attention to what I was doing.