The tales and travels of the Sugar Creek Gang have passed the test of time, delighting young readers for more than fifty years. Great mysteries for kids with a message, The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. Your kids will be thrilled, chilled, and inspired to grow as they follow the legendary escapades of Bill Collins, Dragonfly, and the rest of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life. The Sugar Creek Gang discovers a "disguise" hidden in a old tree. Does it belong to the bank robber hiding in the swamp? A mysterious map hidden near the tree proves to be even more exciting than the disguise. Before the adventure ends, the gang encounters the robber, helps Bill Collins welcome a new baby sister, and saves the victim of a black widow spider bite. Join the gang as they learn the lesson of "sowing and reaping".

“Librarians often say that every book is not for every child, but The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp is” (The New York Times). Meet Bingo and J’miah, raccoon brothers on a mission to save Sugar Man Swamp in this rollicking tale and National Book Award Finalist from Newbery Honoree Kathi Appelt. Raccoon brothers Bingo and J’miah are the newest recruits of the Official Sugar Man Swamp Scouts. The opportunity to serve the Sugar Man—the massive creature who delights in delicious sugar cane and magnanimously rules over the swamp—is an honor, and also a big responsibility, since the rest of the swamp critters rely heavily on the intel of these hardworking Scouts. Twelve-year-old Chap Brayburn is not a member of any such organization. But he loves the swamp something fierce, and he’ll do anything to help protect it. And help is surely needed, because world-class alligator wrestler Jaeger Stitch wants to turn Sugar Man swamp into an Alligator World Wrestling Arena and Theme Park, and the troubles don’t end there. There is also a gang of wild feral hogs on the march, headed straight toward them all. The Scouts are ready. All they have to do is wake up the Sugar Man. Problem is, no one’s been able to wake that fellow up in a decade or four… Newbery Honoree and Kathi Appelt’s story of care and conservation has received five starred reviews, was selected as a National Book Award finalist, and is funny as all get out and ripe for reading aloud.

Unveil the sinister secrets lurking beneath the idyllic surface of Junction, Iowa, in this gripping and explosive thriller. Prepare to be captivated by a complex tapestry of drug dealing, betrayal, and murder that escalates to a heart-stopping conclusion. Enter the world of Joey Sheeks, the reigning drug lord in Junction. While his reign is modest considering the town's size, Joey rakes in substantial profits. However, everything changes when two raccoon hunters stumble upon his lifeless body. Officially, Joey's demise is attributed to a mind-altering dose of acid, leading him to wander outside naked and freeze to death. But those closest to him suspect a far more sinister truth. As suspicions swirl, all eyes turn to Zack Harmen, a local troublemaker who mysteriously assumes control of Joey's illicit empire. Yet, another player emerges from the shadows—the enigmatic Eric Marquez, a newcomer to the town's drug trade. Marquez skillfully evades the grasp of the local authorities, operating like a ghost in Junction. Many believe he might be the one responsible for Joey's demise. Each day, the town descends into an abyss of uncertainty as a merciless killer claims more victims. As the body count rises, Junction becomes a hotbed of fear and chaos, shattering the illusion of safety. This gripping and character-driven thriller delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the darkest corners of morality and survival in a town where the law is more of an inconvenience than a force for good. Prepare yourself for a relentless journey through the twisted minds and intricate relationships of Junction's inhabitants. In a place where trust is scarce, and danger lurks at every corner, this tension-fueled narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat until the shocking truth is finally revealed. Brace yourself for an explosive conclusion that will leave you questioning how far people can fall when pushed to their limits in the remote heartland of Junction, Iowa.

Alligator hunters, mangroves, and the (mis)adventures of the Ashley Gang in the Florida Everglades.

Set against the panoramic backdrop of New Mexico, Sonora, Arizona and California in 1867, Jubal Quinn is desperate. He's a black trooper in the newly formed 10th Cavalry and has been accused of murdering a white man. Behind bars and due to hang his only chance is to escape from Fort McCain's stockade with the help of Billy Songboy, a wayward half-breed Kiowa teenager. Hot on their heels is Lieutenant Otis Grey, a man whose devotion to duty has turned to obsession. Blasting a trail of blood through the Southwest, not even the love of a beautiful Mexican girl can deter Otis Grey. The chase can only end when either he or Jubal Quinn is dead. ISBN: 9780956058430