THE S.O.U.R.C.E. An ESCAPE? You've got to be kidding! IMPOSSIBLE! Supposedly an escape from Ocean World can never happen, but a group of injured and disabled marine mammals recuperating at the park wants to go home. Against all odds, with an outrageous plan and teamwork, they miraculously escape to freedom. Homeward bound on a journey filled with danger, the escapees encounter a couple of adventurous children, a magnificent sea creature, and her totally unpredictable twin. This unlikely group of characters forms a unique family and ends up on a challenging mission with a vital message they must share with the world. But how? And who would listen anyway? After all they're just kids. What do they know? AWARDS STORY MONSTER APPROVED: Honors authors in the field of children's literature whose books inspire, inform, teach or entertain. Middle Grade Fiction Environmental/Recycling ROYAL DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD Green Book/ Environment Middle Grade-Fiction NAUTILUS BOOK GOLD AWARD Middle Grade-Fiction PURPLE DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD Green Books and Environmental Middle-Grade Fiction READERS FAVORITE SILVER AWARD Children's Fable Children's Audio-book 5 Five Star Reviews BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD Pre-Teen Fiction INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD Animals/Pets

About the Book Maria is a simple true story of love at first sight, involving the tragedies of Nature and each individual’s determination to overcome and succeed. Nostalgia comes not before or during its reading but after, upon reflection, and it is not only for the two lovers, but also for the reader. Dramatic and somewhat comical, our lovers are those who endure and perform each encouraging the other, achieving the most marvelous goodness in the quest of their happiness. For who could doubt that it is this woman who gives her man the impetus, the added adrenaline, to give reality to his life’s quest to focus, and the many ideas to explore and to question, if he so chooses. Maria and Andrei, the lead characters, are indicative of how the author honestly sees their love and its calling in life. Perhaps this is too much for today’s reader; perhaps too ideal. Yet, let it be known, it is all real. For who without such goodness, has anything for which to live. Their youth is gone; their time slipping away because time is simple reality, vis-à-vis, a fortuitous, unexpected meeting: a partner, each yearning for the other, both in love one minute gone the next. About the Author John Mazur graduated from Montana University with a masters in 19th century German theatre and English literature. He was born in Chicago, to a second-generation Polish meat packer and a German mother who played piano in the Chicago Park District. His heart was captured by Montana and the breathtaking beauty and grounded people he met there. Both Montana and Chicago have influenced his writing. His desire to bring back the liberal arts to society, along with its soul-changing influence is evident in his writing. His careers have spanned from teaching at the University level to Principal on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. He has trained under a master sausage maker from Warsaw, Poland and run two separate sausage plants. For years, his teachers and friends told him to write. His first book was He Said, She Said. In his writing, he invests time and energy into his characters and the vision of their relationships as the stories unfold for the reader to enjoy.

I introduce myself as Maria come from Island of Madeira moved to the UK long time ago and I decided to publish my true story to share with everyone of yours all the good you can learn from yourself and others listen to your gut instinct was right.

Maria's Amazon Adventure Step into the lush and treacherous heart of the Amazon with SatapolCEO's thrilling eBook, "Maria's Amazon Adventure." Follow Maria, a daring explorer fueled by the allure of ancient secrets and untold riches, as she ventures into the dense jungles of the Amazon. With her companions Pedro, a steadfast and resourceful ally, and Isabella, a wise indigenous woman with deep knowledge of the jungle, Maria embarks on a quest that will test their courage, resolve, and friendships. Guided by tales of a hidden treasure guarded by an ancient curse, they face myriad dangers: venomous creatures, treacherous landscapes, and the lurking presence of a rival treasure hunter, Diego, whose ambition knows no bounds. This gripping narrative takes you on a heart-pounding journey through mystic ruins, across perilous rivers, and into the very heart of darkness itself. As Maria and her companions unravel the mysteries of the jungle, they learn that the true treasure is not what they initially sought. They discover the power of unity, the strength within themselves, and the importance of respecting the sacred land they traverse. "Maria's Amazon Adventure" is not just a tale of adventure and discovery; it's a profound exploration of human endurance, the bonds forged in adversity, and the eternal quest for understanding in a world that is both beautiful and brutal. Join Maria, Pedro, and Isabella as they confront their deepest fears and emerge transformed by their journey. Will they find the treasure they seek, or will the jungle's ancient secrets consume them? Dive into this captivating narrative to find out, and witness the magic of the Amazon through SatapolCEO's vivid storytelling.

On a quest to save the world, extraordinary people like the Sacred Maiden, Dragonslayer, and Prince are accompanied by... Lucia, a plain, ordinary laundrymaid with one special spell. After an incident following their cleansing of the first Cristallo Sacro, Lucia and the Knight Celes find themselves separated from the rest of the party! They head to the nearest town to stock up on supplies so they can catch up to the others as soon as possible. But Celes, wanting to hide their identities in this foreign country, tells the villagers that they're freshly eloped newlyweds!? "I can't act like your wife! They'll see right through us!"

Return to the Magical Land of Birthdays in Book #2 of this sugary-sweet series! It’s been almost six months since Amirah visited the Magical Land of Birthdays, which means it’s almost time for her half birthday! As that special day approaches, Amirah realizes something is not right in the birthday universe. Party invitations are going missing, people don’t feel like celebrating, and stores are sold out of birthday cake ingredients. When Amirah notices that the pages of The Power of Sprinkles are fading away before her eyes, she knows something is terribly wrong. That’s when she and her B-Buds, new and old, travel back to the Magical Land of Birthdays, where they discover that someone is determined to rid the world of birthday magic—by destroying the Magical Land of Birthdays! Can Amirah and her B-Buds restore the magic before it’s too late?