Erika M Szabo

A Basketful of Kittens

Joe Bonadonna

Nikki and Jack return to Creepy Hollow in this new, action-packed fantasy adventure for middle-grade children. On her 13th birthday, Nikki discovers she has magical powers. During a surprise attack by the giant Mutanto, his henchmen Howler and a gang of Werewolves, Wishbone, Ghoulina and Catman arrive to save the kids and tell them about Evila the Grim Witch’s plans to conquer Creepy Hollow. Nikki also learns the truth about what happened to her parents twelve years ago. She and Jack go back to Creepy Hollow with their friends to help them defeat Evila. Jack discovers he can talk to animals when they meet a herd of Wild Horses and he becomes friends with Champ, the clumsy young colt, and Sparky, the orphaned dragon. Together, Nikki and Jack conquer their fears and gain courage, and in the final battle against Evila and her minions they grow into the warriors they were destined to become.

Creepy Hollow Adventures 2

The Power of the Sapphire Wand

Storybook for children 4-12 Sarah, Emma’s mom, promised to bird-sit Pico for two weeks but soon regrets her decision because the noisy parrot keeps screeching and squawking all day, annoying her family and the neighbors. When Pico makes a mess of Emma’s room, Emma gets very angry, but her friends help her. Charlotte notices that Pico seems sad, and Pedro finds out why Pico is shrieking so loudly all the time. The parrot is frustrated because nobody pays attention to him, and nobody understands what he wants. The story delivers a message that when we don’t take the time to listen to each other, we tend to judge others quickly before we get to know them.

Pico, the Pesky Parrot

Terry and the Number Fairy

A short story: Nancy arrives home from a long day at work. She kicks off her high heels and walks into the kitchen. Bruce lights the candles on the dinner table and embraces her in a warm hug. Her two girls, ages five and six, are running from the playroom to greet her. Their handsome seventeen-year-old boy looks up from his computer and smiles at her. A beautiful picture, isn’t it? The man plays the role of the happy househusband and the wife is the breadwinner. Nothing is wrong with that. But, let’s just see how they got to this ideal picture of a happy home.

Fake It Till You Make It

Ilona, descendant of the True Huns is hopelessly in love with her best friend. Her secret desire is that one day he will present her with his Red Tulip, the symbol of devoted love. He is seemingly oblivious to her feelings, or is he really? A dashing stranger explodes into her life. Is he going to cause heartache, or is he going to bring true happiness? Only time will tell. The True Hun society is ancient, secretive and complex with strict and fiercely enforced rules only revealed to those come of age. Ilona is a rebel, she dances to her own tune. She is resourceful and determined enough to find and break these rules, but inevitably, she has to face the consequences... Ilona is a doctor, she heals people. Her birthright is to become a Healer, although in a somewhat nontraditional way. She discovers growing magical abilities within her in the strange world of the True Huns. She can use her gifts for good, or for absolute evil. The choice is up to her.

Erika M Szabo

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