She wants to drive. But a shady driving instructor, a local gang, and a neighborhood crime spree could put the brakes on her plans!

V can't wait to learn to drive. Though her mom's cancer is in remission, she can't convince her parents to find the time to teach her. Frustrated, she finds out about a new driver's training course and doesn't hesitate to sign up. But there's something suspicious about the driving instructor, and a rash of break-ins puts her neighborhood on high alert.

As the burglaries escalate, a friend's mom is the next victim. A family heirloom necklace is among the missing items. V tries to stay focused on learning to drive, but mysterious things keep happening that she can't ignore. Before she knows it, she's in the middle of a case she didn't want, is about to lose the friends she worked hard to get back, and might never get to drive!

Will she get this case in gear, or will her investigation crash?

In a year that promised perfection, V's life is about to get flipped upside down. Between the heartbeats of a new romance and the loyalty of her best friend, she's thrown into a maze of secrets where every truth uncovered shadows a lie. Can V navigate the darkness to become the hero of her own story?

As the school year kicks off, V isn't just equipped with a car; she's armed with new love and the unwavering support of her best friend-her future's never shone brighter. Yet, the road ahead is far from smooth. V must steer into uncharted territory that threatens her very ideals.

V's world is suddenly shaken by family turmoil and an academic scandal. She plunges headfirst into a case that's as personal as it is perplexing. As every clue draws her deeper into a labyrinth of lies, V must confront an elusive adversary-a cunning cheater whose secrets are worth more than just the final score. The stakes are higher than ever and her resolve is tested. What lengths will she go to uncover the truth?

Broken Stars is the third book in the Chronicles of V series-a fresh chapter in V's life, where she embarks on a captivating quest for the truth, demanding a courage she's not sure she possesses. Join V as she confronts the ultimate test of wills, where every choice can either mend a starry dream or leave it in fragments.

A shocking disappearance. Tragic family news. V searches for answers . . . even if it leads her into the face of danger.

Fourteen-year-old freshman Violet V Jiménez knows Emma will have her back on their first anxiety-ridden day of high school. So when her best friend is kidnapped just as classes begin, the determined V vows to save Emma at any cost. But her resolve is thrown a major curve with her mother's sudden cancer diagnosis.

Struggling to cope with the shock of her mom's ailing health and feeling things couldn't possibly get worse, V finds solace following in the footsteps of her favorite teenage TV detective. Then when she discovers a link to another missing girl, her investigation takes her on an alarming ride deep inside an insidious criminal lair.

Can V expose the city's menacing underbelly before her friend is lost forever?

An award-winning fictional memoir

Looking back, Tara Carter wonders if what followed her first kiss was a warning of things to come. At the tender age of ten, her heart broke when her best friend Trey moved 1,500 miles away. Crossing paths five years later, the two teens exchange beautiful letters that cement their love. They embark on an idealized relationship, despite trauma and heartbreak on both sides, only to be forced apart shortly after.

Tara enters college as a single woman and is forced to confront the ugly side of life, losing contact with her first love. As time marches on, she aches to know what could have been... until fate presents her with one last opportunity twenty years later.

Will Tara pin her only chance at true love on her first love, or will she finally understand that self-esteem comes from within?

Closure is a moving, award-winning fictional memoir based on a true story. If you like courageous women, raw emotions, and real-life issues, then you'll love Tasche Laine's 'slice of life' tale about love and loss.

An empowering story about not giving up when life gets tough.

Lil Peter doesn't like to run. In fact, Lil Peter doesn't like to do a lot of things so he quits one activity after another. When he is forced to run at soccer practice, he insists on quitting soccer too. But there's one problem, his dad won't let him quit playing soccer-at least not until the end of the season.

Does Lil Peter have what it takes to stick out the season and stay on the team? Or will he quit, letting down his dad and his teammates?

Find out what happens to Lil Peter by reading You Can't Quit Lil Peter You Just Can't!

You Can't Quit Lil Peter You Just Can't is a great teaching tool for learning about perseverance and overcoming challenges during life's tough times. It's great for children, parents, and teachers!

A single mom just met the perfect man. But perfection comes at a price. Will she have to pay it with her life?

Newly divorced Tara Spencer is a devoted single mom to her eleven-year-old daughter and is still healing from her failed marriage of fourteen years. As she embarks on an exciting new career in sunny California, the last thing she needs is a man in her life. When she meets the alluring Dr. Geoffrey Jensen, a bedazzling psychotherapist, he isn't what he seems.

Adept at manipulation Geoffrey toys with Tara's mind, compelling her to change for him. He also hides a terrible dark secret from her. After she discovers it, will she wise up in time-or become his next victim?

An encouraging story about asking for help and working together.

Bats, ghosts, and spooky spiderwebs! Halloween is almost here and Lil Peter is determined to build a haunted house maze to attract the neighbor kids. He figures, why walk for miles when the candy can come to him? By charging candy as the price of admission into his maze, he's sure to bring in enough candy to satisfy his sweet tooth.

As he plans and builds, a real life monster visits Lil Peter's haunted house! Is it more than he can handle by himself? Will the monster ruin his Halloween plans? Or will Lil Peter find a way to triumph?

Find out what happens by reading Teamwork Lil Peter It Works!

TEAMWORK Lil Peter IT WORKS is a great teaching tool for kids to learn to ask for help and work with others. It's recommended for children, parents, and teachers.

In a year that promised perfection, V's life is about to get flipped upside down. Between the heartbeats of a new romance and the loyalty of her best friend, she's thrown into a maze of secrets where every truth uncovered shadows a lie. Can V navigate the darkness to become the hero of her own story?

As the school year kicks off, V isn't just equipped with a car; she's armed with new love and the unwavering support of her best friend-her future's never shone brighter. Yet, the road ahead is far from smooth. V must steer into uncharted territory that threatens her very ideals.

V's world is suddenly shaken by family turmoil and an academic scandal. She plunges headfirst into a case that's as personal as it is perplexing. As every clue draws her deeper into a labyrinth of lies, V must confront an elusive adversary-a cunning cheater whose secrets are worth more than just the final score. The stakes are higher than ever and her resolve is tested. What lengths will she go to uncover the truth?

Broken Stars is the third book in the Chronicles of V series-a fresh chapter in V's life, where she embarks on a captivating quest for the truth, demanding a courage she's not sure she possesses. Join V as she confronts the ultimate test of wills, where every choice can either mend a starry dream or leave it in fragments.

An invaluable story about how small things can turn into something big.

When Lil Peter finds out his friend Christine has rescued a cat, he wants to rescue a pet, too. But when he asks his mom about it, she's concerned he isn't ready for such a big responsibility. Still, she gives him a chance to prove himself.

By volunteering with the local pet rescue, Lil Peter hopes to meet the challenge. Does he have what it takes to stick it out? Is there a rescue in the making?

Read Small Things, Lil Peter, Make A Big Difference to find out who rescues whom!

Una historia inestimable de cómo las cosas pequeñas se pueden convertir en algo grande.

Cuando Pedrito se entera que su amiga Cristina ha rescatado a un gato, él también quiere rescatar a una mascota. Pero cuando le pregunta a su mamá si le permite rescatar a una mascota, ella tiene reservas en si Pedrito está listo para tomar tanta responsabilidad. Aun así, le da la oportunidad a Pedrito de demostrárselo.

Al hacerse voluntario en un refugio de rescate de mascotas, Pedrito espera estar a la par del reto. Tendrá Pedrito lo que se necesita para hacer el trabajo y terminar hasta el final? Hay algún rescate en el proceso?

Lee Los Pequeños Detalles, Pedrito, Hacen La Gran Diferencia, para descubrir quien rescata a quien!

Los pequeños detalles, Pedrito, hacen la gran diferencia es una gran herramienta para ayudar a los niños a aprender responsabilidad, empatía y el cuidado de las mascotas. Es recomendado para niños, padres, maestros y entusiastas de los animales.

Una historia inestimable de cómo las cosas pequeñas se pueden convertir en algo grande.

Cuando Pedrito se entera que su amiga Cristina ha rescatado a un gato, él también quiere rescatar a una mascota. Pero cuando le pregunta a su mamá si le permite rescatar a una mascota, ella tiene reservas en si Pedrito está listo para tomar tanta responsabilidad. Aun así, le da la oportunidad a Pedrito de demostrárselo.

Al hacerse voluntario en un refugio de rescate de mascotas, Pedrito espera estar a la par del reto. Tendrá Pedrito lo que se necesita para hacer el trabajo y terminar hasta el final? Hay algún rescate en el proceso?

Lee Los Pequeños Detalles, Pedrito, Hacen La Gran Diferencia, para descubrir quien rescata a quien!

Los pequeños detalles, Pedrito, hacen la gran diferencia es una gran herramienta para ayudar a los niños a aprender responsabilidad, empatía y el cuidado de las mascotas. Es recomendado para niños, padres, maestros y entusiastas de los animales.

Your Word Lil Peter Is Your Word BLURB

A meaningful story about learning what it means to keep your word.

Spring break is here and Lil Peter has to work with his uncle at a construction site while his friends have fun without him. No fair!

As Lil Peter tells his uncle what he wants to hear, he realizes he is not telling the full truth. When his uncle challenges him to view things differently, he learns more than just how to hammer in nails.

Your word, my word, any word . . . aren't they all just words? Is Lil Peter up to the challenge of figuring it out?

Read Your Word, Lil Peter, Is Your Word to find out!

Your Word Lil Peter Is Your Word BLURB

A meaningful story about learning what it means to keep your word.

Spring break is here and Lil Peter has to work with his uncle at a construction site while his friends have fun without him. No fair!

As Lil Peter tells his uncle what he wants to hear, he realizes he is not telling the full truth. When his uncle challenges him to view things differently, he learns more than just how to hammer in nails.

Your word, my word, any word . . . aren't they all just words? Is Lil Peter up to the challenge of figuring it out?

Read Your Word, Lil Peter, Is Your Word to find out!

Una historia llena de significado sobre lo que significa mantener la palabra dada.

Llegan las vacaciones de primavera y Pedrito tiene que trabajar con su tío en unas obras mientras sus amigos se divierten sin él. No es justo!

Cuando Pedrito le dice a su tío lo que quiere oír, se da cuenta de que no está diciendo toda la verdad. Cuando su tío le reta a ver las cosas de otra manera, aprende algo más que a clavar clavos.

Tu palabra, mi palabra, cualquier palabra... no son sólo palabras? Podrá Pedrito enfrentarse al reto de averiguarlo?

Lee Tu palabra, Pedrito, es tu palabra para averiguarlo.

Una historia llena de significado sobre lo que significa mantener la palabra dada.

Llegan las vacaciones de primavera y Pedrito tiene que trabajar con su tío en unas obras mientras sus amigos se divierten sin él. No es justo!

Cuando Pedrito le dice a su tío lo que quiere oír, se da cuenta de que no está diciendo toda la verdad. Cuando su tío le reta a ver las cosas de otra manera, aprende algo más que a clavar clavos.

Tu palabra, mi palabra, cualquier palabra... no son sólo palabras? Podrá Pedrito enfrentarse al reto de averiguarlo?

Lee Tu palabra, Pedrito, es tu palabra para averiguarlo.

A heartwarming story of self-discovery and being real.

When Lil Peter boldly delivers a class speech, he learns being himself is the key to success. Then he helps his brother, Marty, do the same thing to overcome his stage fright. The two brothers soon figure out how to rock their own true selves and just be who they are!

This story shows kids it's good to believe in themselves and stay strong even when things are tough.

Read Be True, Lil Peter, Be You, to learn the importance of self-confidence, resilience, and the beauty of being authentic. It is a reminder to all of us to be proud of who we are-encouraging kids to shine in their own awesomeness!

A heartwarming story of self-discovery and being real.

When Lil Peter boldly delivers a class speech, he learns being himself is the key to success. Then he helps his brother, Marty, do the same thing to overcome his stage fright. The two brothers soon figure out how to rock their own true selves and just be who they are!

This story shows kids it's good to believe in themselves and stay strong even when things are tough.

Read Be True, Lil Peter, Be You, to learn the importance of self-confidence, resilience, and the beauty of being authentic. It is a reminder to all of us to be proud of who we are-encouraging kids to shine in their own awesomeness!

She wants to drive. But a shady driving instructor, a local gang, and a neighborhood crime spree could put the brakes on her plans!

V can't wait to learn to drive. Though her mom's cancer is in remission, she can't convince her parents to find the time to teach her. Frustrated, she finds out about a new driver's training course and doesn't hesitate to sign up. But there's something suspicious about the driving instructor, and a rash of break-ins puts her neighborhood on high alert.

As the burglaries escalate, a friend's mom is the next victim. A family heirloom necklace is among the missing items. V tries to stay focused on learning to drive, but mysterious things keep happening that she can't ignore. Before she knows it, she's in the middle of a case she didn't want, is about to lose the friends she worked hard to get back, and might never get to drive!

Will she get this case in gear, or will her investigation crash?

Una historia inspiradora de levantarnos cuando la vida nos tumba.

Pedrito tiene dificultades en expresar sus sentimientos y no sabe cómo lidiar con los altibajos de la vida. Los fracasos lo frustran! Cuando el abuelo se pasa ese verano con la familia, Pedrito descubre que existe más en la vida que solo el hecho de perder o ganar cada juego que se vive.

Justo cuando está a punto de darse por vencido, el abuelo le enseña una lección de vida que nunca olvidará.

Quieres saber lo que Pedrito aprende durante sus aventuras de verano con su abuelo?

Lee Levántate, Pedrito. Levántate! para descubrirlo.