Wapiti Spirit, by Michael Houston, is a young adult novel about a troubled boy on his journey toward manhood, responsibility and the challenge of true happiness. Learn the history and habits of the Rocky Mountain elk, one of America's premier wild animals, and the nuts and bolts of ethical hunting as you spend each day in the wilderness with a boy experiencing it all for the first time.

Peter Atkins thought he might simply walk out and shoot a magnificent bull elk, and return to school as a hero. The gorgeous Sara Evington might even notice him, as more than just a geeky lab partner in science class. But Peter finds elk hunting harder than he ever imagined. The wind and cold seem bent on killing him, and there are no elk to be found anywhere. Frustrated and helpless, Peter is plagued with guilt over a crime he and a friend committed during the previous summer.

Across the flames of the evening fire, his family friend and mentor Harvey listens quietly to Peter's complaints. After the boy angrily proclaims, "You can't make me stay!" he is thrown off guard by his elder's refusal to argue. When Harvey readily agrees with him, it takes Peter a while to figure out what he really means. Join Peter as he is drawn into mystery of the hunt and the beauty of the mountains, where his quest for self-reliance and peace of mind becomes a mission of lifelong significance.

In 1945, a Farmall H tractor was taken to West Virginia, and sold to a farmer, Howard Dunkle, who lived on Brushy Mountain in Pendleton County. The tractor was used on the farm, but after many years, was parked in a shed and forgotten. In 2004, another farmer, my husband, Elwood Kile, purchased and restored the Farmall tractor and put it back into use. This is a book with Christian themes of hope and renewal.

The Stickley's 'Jared goes in the tree house' is one of a series of children's books about the Stickley family and life in the country. Jared Stickley has a friend, Tucson Toad, a giant toad, which only he can see. Tucson Toad, always the vigilant guardian watching over Jared at all times, has a quick sense of humor. He learns what life in the country is all about, thru the eyes of a little boy.

Upcoming books include; The Stickley's 'Jared meets Tucson Toad' placing the Stickley family in Arizona on vacation, and The Stickley's 'Tucson comes to Massachusetts'

DeeDee was born on a puppy farm and was trained to be a racing dog. She had two sisters and one brother, and a beautiful, patient mother. While the puppies were growing up, "Girl" became a regular visitor to the puppies, and it was instant love for all. Girl sang the song about "Fiddledy Whiskers", and the puppies learned to listen for her arrival. She wasn't there for DeeDee, however, when the puppies were taken from their mother, and DeeDee shed huge great tears. Finally, the racing and running every day became almost fun, but somebody had to win, and it was seldom DeeDee. She heard them talking about "taking her away"...Finally, on her last race, DeeDee heard Girl shout "Go!" and something wonderful happened.

The sun beams down proudly on the village folk of Lindora as they cheerfully renovate their town. A prosperous year fills the village with happiness.

Not all is well as it seems, however. Mayor Zuppa has some unfortunate news to deliver. Clothes, toys, and much of Lindora's fine harvest have been mysteriously disappearing!

Who has dared to disturb the harmonious lives of the people of Lindora? Suspicions replace friendships as the tension begins to mount.

In a nearby village, the villagers find themselves in an uncommon place. Their worst harvest ever has left the village of Ellington in despair. Among the scared and starving citizens of Ellington, is a caring boy who is determined to devise a plan for their survival...

Meanwhile, in Lindora, a kind-hearted lad named Irwin wishes to mend friendships among his fellow comrades by initiating a game of hide and seek in the nearby woods. However, a shadow lurks in the woods, waiting to spoil their fun.

What has frightened the children of Lindora? And where are the supplies and possessions of the village folk disappearing to?

An adventure begins as the village folk come together to solve the mystery in this touching tale of hope and friendship.

Cubby Corn has fun filled days playing with his friends and going fishing.