Fiction
A Story of Cesar Franck
by Brother Roberto, C.S.C.
Cesar Franck showed amazing ability in music even at a very early age. His father demanded prompt and complete obedience. He suffered from being forced to work so hard at music but did not complain. All who knew him loved him. He was known for his kindness despite his not having an easy life. He gave music lessons for many years to help pay for the expenses of the family. He was a devout Catholic. He attended Mass and spent long periods of time in Church in meditation. He composed many musical works but is especially known for his musical composition “Panis Angelicus”. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Cesar Franck by learning how to accept challenges no matter how difficult and still continue to love others and live a good and holy life.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
Unsparked #9
by Corinna Turner
DON'T THINK ABOUT WHAT'S OUTSIDE THE WALLS, JOSH.
BECAUSE THE WILDLIFE YOU NEED TO WORRY ABOUT IS IN HERE WITH YOU.
Young hunter Joshua suffers from severe city-phobia, but now he's trapped in-city, sentenced to hard prison time for helping Darryl and Harry evade the city authorities for so long. Even if he can survive the threat from inside his own mind, can he navigate the dangers of prison life?
Thrown in with a tough pack of fellow hunters, tensions run high and personalities clash. Will fragile alliances bloom into true friendships or will anger and hatred spiral into violence?
Can the Raptor Whisperer survive being caged with the most dangerous creatures of all-his fellow men?
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 216 pages
Unsparked #8
by Corinna Turner
JOSH, WHERE ARE YOU? ARE YOU ALIVE?
Farm kids Darryl and Harry have experienced the freedom-and dangers-of life as hunters for almost a year while traveling with Josh.
But the authorities have finally caught up with them. Taken to the city against their will, they must both swap wildlife and open skies for concrete and fumes.
In the face of inflexible bureaucrats and ever-watchful social workers, can they remain faithful to their identity and hold onto their hope that one day they will live free again-and be reunited with those they love?
From the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET books, adventure lovers will love this fast-paced, fantastically fun series, which has been compared to Jurassic Park and Mad Max.
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 196 pages
Unsparked #7
by Corinna Turner
WE HAVE TO REACH THE HABITAT VEHICLE-OR DIE.
After breaking into Jason's illegal rex farm to hunt for their kidnapped dad, farm-teens Darryl and Harry, along with young hunter Joshua, have taken extreme measures to escape capture by Jason. But with Darryl now lost in the dark mountains and Josh badly injured, their troubles are far from over. Yet the greatest threat to their survival may be the fears they carry within.
FEAR is the seventh quick-read in award-winning author Corinna Turner's unSPARKed series. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you'll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
Continue the adventure today!
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 128 pages
Unsparked #6
by Corinna Turner
THERE AIN'T NO RODEO LIKE HUNTER RODEO!
Desperate for some clue about their father's fate, Darryl and Harry risk attending the Midwinter Hunter Fair with Josh. But after the rodeo, bonfires, and storytelling are over, a dangerous expedition in search of answers may be their only hope. Even though it means venturing into enemy territory-alone.
Should they risk all on one last attempt-or admit defeat and flee?
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 144 pages
Unsparked #5
by Corinna Turner
LIFE OUT HERE AIN’T A GAME. AS YOU’LL LEARN THE FIRST TIME SOMETHING GOES SOUTH.
Having avoided being separated and taken in-city, there’s still a chance Darryl and Harry can rescue their father from his kidnappers. As they settle into their new life as young hunter Joshua’s assistants, Josh can teach them how to handle the wildlife—but worse threats loom on the horizon.
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 128 pages
Farmgirls Die in Cages
Unsparked #4
by Corinna Turner
GO HOME. FIND SOME CLUES. RESCUE DAD. IF ONLY IT WAS THAT SIMPLE.
After the tragedy that has shattered their lives, Darryl and Harry are keen to return to their farm, allow their new friend, hunter Joshua, to hunt for clues about their Dad’s fate, and to start rebuilding their lives.
But soon unexpected threats force them to drastic action. And their decisions may have far-reaching consequences for them all.
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 128 pages
Panic!
Unsparked #3
by Corinna Turner
After a raptor breaches their farm’s fence and snatches their dad, Darryl and Harry don’t think things can get any worse. Until their stepmom, Carol, announces that she’s taking them to live in-city—and they’re leaving immediately.
With Carol at the wheel, it’ll be a dangerous journey. Even meeting a gentle herbi’saur may throw her into a blind panic.
And when you’re travelling unSPARKed, panic can be deadly.
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 120 pages
A Truly Raptor-ous Welcome
Unsparked #2
by Corinna Turner
Waking to find raptor footprints in the yard on her first morning on the farm certainly isn’t the welcome Darryl had in mind for her new step-mom—especially after their disastrous drive from the city.
How on earth did the thing get in?
And where the heck is it?
Meanwhile, young hunter Joshua is about to make a reckless decision he may live to regret— but only if he’s lucky.
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 136 pages
Please Don't Feed the Dinosaurs
Unsparked #1
by Corinna Turner
IN A JURASSIC FUTURE, SOME STILL CHOOSE FREEDOM-DESPITE THE DANGERS.
It takes more than a T. rex scratching its back on his Habitat Vehicle to alarm young hunter Joshua-he's used to living close to nature. But a routine visit to the zoo to deliver a new velociraptor turns deadly when he comes face-to-face with an eleven-foot allosaur called Gold. He knew her when she was a tiny chick-is he a friend from the past-or dinner?
Meanwhile, Darryl and her brother, Harry, are taken completely by surprise when their father remarries. Their new step-mom is a glamorous fashion designer who's never been outside the city's electric fences. How will she cope with a life of dinosaur farming? All Darryl can do is try to get her new stepmom safely to the farm. But once you're unSPARKed, things don't always go to plan...
From the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET books, adventure lovers will love this fast-paced, fantastically fun series, which has been compared to Jurassic Park and Mad Max.
PLEASE NOTE: Please Don't Feed the Dinosaurs knits together the original unSPARKed book 1, DRIVE!, with the short story 'A Dino Whisperer at the Zoo, ' along with a small amount of original material.
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 132 pages
A Very Jurassic Christmas
Unsparked #0.5 prequel
by Corinna Turner
IT'S CHRISTMAS...BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT!
Young hunter Joshua is looking forward to a Christmas of ice-skating and fun-until the plight of a starving mamma allosaur and her chicks upends his plans. Now he and his uncle must embark on a dangerous journey south, carrying deadly passengers.
Out in the wilderness, there's no one to help them, they're running out of tranquilizers-and a killer storm is gathering.
Meanwhile, Darryl and Harry risk their lives for a holiday guest in the perilous, raptor-infested mountains. Will they survive long enough to enjoy their carol service, let alone the rest of the holiday season?
This unSPARKed prequel is a heart-warming, festive thrill ride from the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET series.
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 220 pages
by Fr Gerald T Brennan
Fr. Brennan’s Favorite Stories are a treasured collection of tales for children that emphasize virtue and developing a strong Catholic character. Fr. Brennan was ordained in 1923 and became famous for his sermons for children. Known for modeling his homilies on Christ’s parables, Fr. Brennan tells a story and then draws a moral from it. Full of simplicity and a sense of wonder, Fr. Brennan’s words continue to bring the Faith alive for today’s young readers.
He is also the author of the wildly popular “Angel Food For Boys and Girls” series.
These beloved stories are fun to read and have been enjoyed by Catholic children for generations.
They are sure to entertain and inspire your young readers for many years to come. Ages 8+
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 168 pages
by Fr Gerald T Brennan
The day to day diary of an eighth-grade boy. Of all of Fr. Brennan's great and popular books, this is the one we have had the most requests to reprint. Grade school and Jr. High boys will love, treasure, guard and re-read this favorite many times. Of course, all young Catholics will enjoy this very special book. Any parent who ever attended the old-style Catholic grade school will have moist-happy eyes throughout the entire book. Everyone will find this edition not only good entertainment but a great teacher of Catholicity.
Hardcover, size 7.5" x 5.4", 128 pages
by Philip Kosloski
Seeking to avenge the death of his parents at the hands of Viking marauders, a young man named Finnian leaves his monastic school in Ireland to find a legendary sword rumored to have the extraordinary power to defeat evil.
Will Finnian find the mythical sword and lead the way to victory? Or will the Vikings continue to destroy innocent villagers?
Find out what happens in this epic first chapter!
Paperback, 22 pages
by Philip Kosloski
Finnian’s quest continues as he and Brendan use an ancient map to discover a mysterious island in hopes of finding a legendary sword with the extraordinary power to defeat evil and prevent the Vikings from further pillaging the land. Along the way they meet the mysterious stowaway, Merewyn, and discover there is more to their quest than they imagined.
At the same time, a fierce Viking king, Ragnar, threatens the monastic community on the Irish island of Skellig Michael as he begins his own violent quest for the same sword.
Who will reach the sword first? Will evil triumph or good prevail?
Paperback, 22 pages
by John H. Haaren and A. B. Poland
Attractive biographical sketches of twenty-eight of the most prominent characters in the history of ancient Rome, from its founding to its fall. Includes most of the best known characters from the kingdom and republic of Rome, as well as the most prominent personages from the imperial age. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination.
Ideal introduction to ancient Rome for ages 9 and up.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 240 pages
(Containing: Liam and the Hunters of Lee'Vi, A Truly Clawful Christmas, and A Very Jurassic Lent.)
by Corinna Turner
Three unSPARKed short stories:
Liam and the Hunters of Lee’Vi
CAN THEY FIND HIS FAMILY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE?
It’s Christmas week, but sixteen-year-old Tam and the hunters of the Lee’Vi are out looking for a pack of Utahraptors. Instead, they find a boy staggering through the snow, on a mission to save his family. Can they find them before it’s too late?
A Truly Clawful Christmas
CAN HE SURVIVE CHRISTMAS?
If young city-priest Father Benedict can’t find more volunteers for his Christmas Bazaar, he’ll have to cancel it. But an unexpected appeal from his bishop leaves him facing a very different Christmas. Suddenly, complaints from disappointed parishioners are the least of his worries. His new priority—survival!
A Very Jurassic Lent
PERFECT FAITH—LIKE SAINT DESMOND.
When a risky Ash Wednesday mission to sterilize T. rex eggs goes wrong, fasting is the least of Joshua, Darryl, and Harry's worries. Can they survive a protective Rex Momma and a pack of raptors, or will their Lent begin with tragedy?
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 152 pages
by Philip Kosloski
After a victorious battle against a mysterious group of demonic creatures, Finnian and his crew reach the next stage of their journey at the legendary shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo on the Eastern coast of Italy.
Finnian continues to gather pieces of a legendary sword he hopes will turn the tide in the war against Ragnar, the malicious Viking king, but will Ragnar's newfound alliance with an evil Necromancer prove to be his undoing?
Past revelations are brought to light as Finnian races to keep the sword from falling into the wrong hands!
Find out what happens next in Issue #5!
Paperback, 22 pages
by Various
This book is a collection of short stories by seven CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.
Secret (n.) - something kept hidden from knowledge or view; a mystery.
- The Underappreciated Virtues of Rusty Old Bicycles by Corinna Turner. In a dystopian future, an innocent picnic turns deadly!
- Recreation by Cynthis T Toney. Elijah knows nothing of the elderly stranger's secret past - until her disappearance changes everything.
- The Portrait of the Fire Starters by Theresa Linden. A mysterious, ever-changing painting alarms a group of teens.
- On the Brink of Hell by Susan Peek. The cannonball took Dario's legs . . . Will he lose his soul too?
- Sister Francesca by T.M. Gaouette. The arrival of a mysterious girl challenges everything about Jason's life.
- Behind the Wheel by Carolyn Astfalk. An unlicensed driver. His dad's truck. What could possibly go wrong?
- More Precious Than Gold by Leslea Wahl. An old tale of murder and forbidden love leads to a modern day treasure hunt.
Paperback, 222 pages
by Various
This book is a collection of short stories by eight CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.
THE OUTLAWS' FRIEND by Susan Peek: Setting out in a raging blizzard with nothing but an outlaw's trunk and a heart clenched with dread, Barney leaves the warmth of his family for the cold unknown. Will he find the courage to obey the command?
IN THE STEPS OF A SAINT by Katy Huth Jones: What could an ancient Christmas carol possibly have to do with Andrew's life? He's about to find out
A PERFECT CHRISTMAS by Carolyn Astfalk: No tree, no cookies, no gifts. Not a single flake of snow. With sick siblings, Dad stranded, and Mom overwhelmed, will Christmas come at all to Marigold's topsy-turvy home?
OPERATION GIFT DROP by Theresa Linden: In a dystopian future, Bolcan wants to prove his skills as a rescuer but this is a crazy mission: deliver gifts to Aldonians by stealth and at risk of capture.
CHRISTMAS ANGEL by Leslea Wahl: Meg's unforgettable Advent journey begins when four simple words challenge her idea of a perfect Christmas.
SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS by Cynthia T. Tomey: Christmas without her friend Sal isn't the same, but Antonina finds a new friend whose circumstances have her rethinking the value of a gift.
JUST JESUS by T. M Gaouette: Christmas had always made sense to Vanessa, until her yuletide festivities are called into question by a new kid named Luke and a mysterious wood carving.
A VERY JURASSIC CHRISTMAS EVE by Corinna Turner: Joshua's perfect Christmas Eve is upended by the plight of a starving mamma dino and her babies. Meanwhile, Darryl and her family risk their lives for a holiday guest in the perilous, raptor-infested mountains.
Paperback, 242 pages