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Fantasy & Science Fiction

Fantastic realms of the imagination beckon. The expanse of space holds adventures and discoveries as numerous as the stars. The genres of fantasy and science fiction flourished (and degenerated) during the 20th century, but have their roots in the classic tales that fill the Western canon. These small press books attempt to revive the traditional mix of great imaginative literature with Christian ethics.

Ages 12 and up

Niamh and the Hermit
A Fairy Tale
by Emily C. A. Snyder

"Niamh and the Hermit a beautifully written, morally sound, thoughtful, compelling and entertaining book. Emily Snyder ... has created the world of the 'Twelve Kingdoms', shadowed in Celtic mythology, but guided by Christian morals and traditions, in which to novelize one of the world's great fairy tales. It's difficult to do justice to this sort of book after only one reading, but I was very impressed with the beautiful writing, rich vocabulary, subtleties of humor and truth and the thoughtful lessons, characters and trials that make up the plot."

Paperback ~ 288 pp. ~ 14.95
with 10% discount, $13.45



Ages 12 and up

Charming the Moon
by Emily C. A. Snyder

Emily Snyder's mythical world of the Twelve Kingdoms, introduced in the full-length novel Niamh and the Hermit, is brought to life again in Chaming the Moon. This little tome contains a pair of short stories which elaborate upon the ancient history of the Twelve Kingdoms. In the first tale, Brigglekin the Dwarf is called upon to free a beautiful girl trapped within a silver sphere. Once she is in his possession, however, he is unable to liberate this precious treasure and watches as she slowly wastes away within her protecting globe. Östrung the Giant tells the tale of the pining young Sun who longed to be reunited with his love the Moon, enlisting the help of a kindly giant to carry him to the very western edge of the world.

Paperback ~ 72 pp. ~
$9.95 with 10% discount, $8.95



Ages 10 and up

Runt the Hunted
by Daniel Schwabauer

“The wondrous sequel to Runt the Brave, Runt the Hunted continues the anthropomorphic adventures of a courageous young mouse in a world beset by dangers. The sly rat warrior Kreeg and his alliance of cutthroats is poised to destroy the underground mouse city of Tira-Nor, yet JaRed son of ReDemee, "Runt", cannot deliver warning of the danger because the mad king has thrust him into exile. Runt's former friends are under orders to kill him on sight - what can one mouse do to save the civilization he loves? Award-winning novelist Daniel Schwabauer, M.A., has penned another winning forest fantasy for readers of all ages. Highly recommended.

—Midwest Book Review

Hardcover ~ 304 pp. ~ $17.99 with 5% discount, $17.05
Cebenna


Ages 10 and up

Runt the Brave
by Daniel Schwabauer

"A homerun for children and youth! This captivating story shares the critical, timeless truth of the unseen God ... and shows that great personal, family, and life barriers can be overcome with faith and courage."
--George Williams, President, R.E.A.D. to Kids

Runt the Brave
is a unique retelling of the David and Goliath story. Driven by their merciless leader, an army of rats has besieged the mouse town of Tira-Nor. The city's last hope lies with a mouse so small that even his family calls him "Runt."

Hardcover ~ 224 pp. ~ $16.99 with 5% discount, $16.15
Cebenna


Ages 14 and up

The Mask of Ollock
by Robert F. Kauffmann

The mythical kingdom of Umbra  is rife with sorcery. The wizard king Olgo, in hopes of extending his royal line in perpetuity, has created a magical golden mask for his son Ollock. But, the aging eyes of Olgo fail to discern the arrogance that festers in his son's heart. Once possessed of the all-powerful mask, Ollock deposes his father and begins a ruthless war of conquest. The overriding message of this book: those who dabble in the black arts are doomed to inevitable destruction.

Paperback ~ 212 pp. ~ $12.95 with 10% discount, $11.65
PowderMonkey


Ages 10 and up

Quest for the Light
Part I of the Starman Saga
by Michael D. Cooper

The Starmen are the highly-trained venturers of Starlight Enterprise. With their exploits, the 22nd century becomes a new age of discovery and exploration. Earth had not seen such an age since Columbus, Magellan, Drake, and others set sail to discover new worlds more than six centuries before. In this volume, Starmen David Foster, Joe Taylor, and Mark Seaton take assignments on Mars, in the Asteroid Belt, on the newly-discovered  tenth planet, and in the depths of the huge ocean under the miles-thick ice on the surface of Europa. This compilation volume includes the first four original Starman novels in their entirety (Mutiny on Mars, The Runaway Asteroid, Journey to the Tenth Planet, and Descent into Europa) as well as the beginning of the fifth (The Lost Race of Mars). The rest of the series is available in Warriors of the Light below.

Paperback ~ 479 pp. ~ $34.95 with 5% discount, $33.20



Ages 10 and up

Warriors of the Light
Part II of the Starman Saga
by Michael D. Cooper

In this second volume of the Starman saga, the Starmen choose to confront the evil of their time. Their adventures take them into the rings of Saturn where a secret had been concealed more than twelve millenia earlier, across the galaxy to a neon planet, and eventually to their enemy's home planet in a star cluster so bright that night cannot exist. Without knowing what the challenge will cost, they nonetheless set out with dedication and courage to bring the series to its stunning climax. This compilation volume includes the second half of the fifth novel (The Lost Race of Mars) as well as the entirety of the sixth, seventh and eighth novels (Doomsday Horizon, The Heart of Danger, and The Last Command). This volume also includes three short stories, a glossary, illustrations, and appendices.

Paperback ~ 477 pp. ~ ~ $34.95 with 5% discount, $33.20



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