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Helium3    by Nick Travers
Price: Free! 22380 words. Published on May 16, 2008. .

Today, at the centre of our galaxy, dwell small colonies of a most extraordinary species – humans. Fourteen-year-old Mervyn Bright has courage, tenacity, and three close friends from the Space Academy: Loren, a brilliant but despised out-worlder, Tarun, heir to a once-powerful dynasty, and Aurora, niece to the embattled Patriarch. Together they make a formidable team.
Solar Girl and Lunar Boy    by Gabriel Constans
Price: $4.00 USD. 4810 words. Published on November 16, 2009. .

Solar Girl and Lunar Boy is a delightful collection of children stories that taps into their personal inner light to vanquish fear of the unknown (Solar Girl); humorously transforms a common experience from sadness to joy (No Smiling On Wednesdays); breaks stereotypes and teaches earthquake safety in Quake, Shake and Roll; and explores the world of ants and the environment, in As Precious As Gold.
Saving for Trace    by Joe Novara
Price: $1.49 USD. 20490 words. Published on January 2, 2010. .

His father out of work, Nick helps the family by working at a stable. He finds Trace, a retired cutting horse. Nick finally gets the money to buy Trace, but his mother’s plans pose a difficult decision. Trace with all the moves of a sports car, a broken ankle, Mandy with her Tennessee drawl, driving a truckload of cattle, Nick tries it all.
The Royal Bank of Stories    by Philip Bradbury
Price: $2.99 USD. 51620 words. Published on January 16, 2010. .

Short stories that would be true had the world been more sane (or insane). These stories tell of our past and future with a bit of humour and fantasy thrown in. They are guaranteed to touch your emotionally somehow - you'll laugh, cry (maybe), chuckle, sigh, yell 'Eureka!' and you may even realise just how amazing you are, which is the whole point of the stories. Oh, yes, you may even enjoy them!
Tony Towne and the Fearful Summer    by Michael D. Massaro
Price: $0.99 USD. 33330 words. Published on January 20, 2010. .

Hula hoops, the space race, the great American pastime. Life in the 1950’s should be a slice of Heaven, but 10-year-old Tony Towne feels like he’s in a much hotter place. He tries to fit in with his baseball-obsessed friends, but is failing miserably. When he beats the neighborhood bully, life starts to improve, but can he overcome his greatest fear to save his brother’s life?
The Eco Boys- Turn the Tide    by Genia Stemper
Price: Free! 31790 words. Published on April 18, 2010. .

The Eco Boys Turn the Tide is the first in an adventure series. Trevor, Brett and Ryan are seventh graders who are shocked to realize that seals and dolphins are being poisoned off of the coast. When they find out that a grove that is home to thousands of butterflies is in danger, they form their club, The Eco Boys. Together, they learn about their natural world, as they forge an unbreakable bond.
The Interceptors Club and the Secret of the Black Manta    by Steve Douglass
Price: $2.99 USD. 174110 words. Published on May 27, 2010. .

Think "Sneakers" meets "The Hardy Boys", Static and his rag-tag gang of teen techies are tricked into hacking into and stealing the prototype of an unmanned stealth warplane. It can soar to Mach 6, fly rings around any jet fighter and is in the hands of a spy who wants to sell it to North Korea. It is the Interceptors Club mission to get "The Black Manta" back.
Monster in the Mirror - With Bonus Short Stories    by MJ Ware
Price: Free! 18120 words. Published on May 30, 2010. .

For a limited time, includes two free additional short stories. Could there be a hidden room somewhere in your house? And just what would you find lurking there? Nate, his little sister, and best buddy Dan, stumble upon a hidden room during a sleep-over. What they find inside is anything but friendly. Includes two bonus short stories: Steven, Space Stowaway & Bloody Marcy
Goodnight Ranger    by Jill Kuczmarski
Price: $3.99 USD. 400 words. Published on June 15, 2010. .

It's bed time in the forest but no one is going to sleep. Find out how much fun forest animals might be and just how silly they could be.
Jason Jerviss at Your Service    by Kate Collins
Price: $1.29 USD. 26500 words. Published on July 4, 2010. .

Jason opens a pet-sitting service as a way to earn spending money over the summer, and he's determined to prove to big brother Greg that he's not a failure! With a "Think positive!" motto and the help of best buddy Tom, Jason takes on some very strange clients and meets up with disaster along the way. Will he succeed in business AND in proving himself to Greg?