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Journey to the beginnings of the bloody days of the Haitian Revolution, with a classic tale of revenge and reclamation, reimagined with a horror twist, in The Curse of Monte Cristo. France, 1788. Edmond Dantès, a Haitian of African descent and Parisian citizen has been sentenced to a life of hell at Château d'If for treason against the Ancien Régime. Once a man of faith, Edmond believes he's been abandoned by God, and the only thing that keeps him going is his deep hatred of those who he believes have framed him. Faria, an older prisoner who becomes a mentor to Edmond, confesses, "I am not flesh of this realm. Your lust for revenge drew me here." Together, they escape the prison and return to Saint Domingue, where the smell of rebellion is thick in the air. Edmond, once an enslaved man himself, thought he had escaped the colonized land and his past life for good, only to return as the wealthy and mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. In pursuit of his enemies - including Mercedes, once his fiancée - he finds his careful rage growing only more reckless and ravenous. Haydee, a young revolutionist, tries to use his fury for good, while Faria, drunk off the misery Edmond has caused, hungers for the fresh taste of innocent blood. As Edmond's enemies begin to catch on to the count's true identity, and the fight for liberation from the French colonists swells to a pop, Edmond must reckon with the deal he's made with Faria. Is it any more sinister - or any different - than the pact he's made with his own inner demons?

The perfect, hilarious, must-have gift book for dog lovers everywhere. Are you a real dog owner? This book will help you find out! This book presents a delightful collection of observations about having a dog from award-winning comedian/cartoonist duo Scott Dooley and Jason Chatfield. These hilarious cartoons pair New Yorker-style illustrations with relatable details about having a dog. For example, you're not a dog owner until... You have to nix the word "walk" from your vocabulary as if it holds dark magical powers. There are dog park friends who you only know by their dog's name. You've had to mediate a cease-fire between your dog and the Roomba. Your dog has "protected you loudly" from thousands of "potential intruders" who've dared to walk past your front door (Most often during Zoom calls). Your dog eats a healthier, more balanced and nutrient-rich diet than you have ever eaten in your life. You have a voice you only use with your dog You also have a voice for your dog.

Pillow the bear needs to earn badges to become a hero. Fae the shape-shifting fairy needs to earn petals to earn her flower wand. Together, this unlikely duo sets out on a journey in this first book of a new graphic novel series, Badge Quest, by Guy Kopsombut. Includes a sheet of stickers! Pillow the bear wants to become a hero. In order to become one, he must collect Hero Badges. Pillow has collected a lot of badges, but one in particular eludes him . . . The Dragon Slaying Badge. So when Pillow learns about a dragon that has stolen all of his town's cheese, he figures it's finally his chance to earn his badge. But the dragon isn't guilty after all. In fact, she isn't even a dragon! She is a shape-shifting fairy named Fae, and thanks to Pillow's tip, must now clear her name, find out who took the cheese, and why. Pokémon meets Boy and Girl Scouts meets hilarious cheese puns in this all-new first book in an original graphic novel series, Badge Quest! Pillow and Fae must find a way to get their badges and return the lost cheese. This adorable graphic novel also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. What's more, it also includes a sheet of stickers, so you can start collecting your own sticker badges!

A witty and inclusive bathroom book for the modern reader packed with fascinating world facts and phenomena, presented in an elegant, giftable package. Full of fascinating trivia, unusual facts, and conversation starters, The Modern Bath­room Reader strikes the perfect balance of light-hearted humor and mind-blowing smarts with just enough faux sophistication to be the perfect addition to any powder room. This inclusively curated compendium is a treat to weary, doomscrolling eyes. Savor the abundance of strange histories, pop-culture oddities, esoteric quotes, and refreshingly classy illustrations sprinkled throughout. Marvel at the surprising origins of everyday things from the comfort of your commode.

Zom is just your average everyday zombie girl. Enjoy Zom's daily adventures and slice-of-life stories with her spooky roommates and friends in this wordless popular Webtoon turned graphic novel, ZomCom-ics. ZomCom-ics is a laugh-out-loud, wordless comic collection that follows Zom, a zombie girl; Ari, resident vampire; and Theo, loveable werewolf; in their everyday adventures. Zom and her fantastical friends navigate everything from dating to beach trips to roommate spats in a colorful, engaging world full of ghouls, skeletons, and ghosts. This silent graphic novel takes full advantage of the illustrated format and shows the hearts (literally, in some cases) at the core of even the spookiest monsters. It's great for anyone who likes spooky, funny, and relatable stories.

A class clown and brainiac cook up the ultimate operation when they swap identities at their elementary school in this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel, perfect for fans of Cat Ninja, Dog Man, and Big Nate. Nick's a straight-A student. Sy's a class clown. But when they start at a new school, misunderstandings cause everyone to think Nick's the class clown and Sy's the brainiac. Eager to fit in, they make a pact: Nick will teach Sy how to be a convincing brainiac, and Sy will help Nick pose as a jokester. But the two soon learn it's not easy to fake your way through fifth grade, and the longer their charade goes on, the harder it is to come clean. When the two impostors meet a girl with a secret of her own, the three form an unlikely friendship that challenges everything they thought they knew about what it means to "be yourself." This debut graphic novel series by cartoonist Tate Godwin is teeming with fun, hijinks, and embracing who you are--and all the many facets of what makes up your identity.

Tess hasn't spoken to Olive in ten years and she's not about to start now...readers will delight in this enemies-to-lovers graphic novel with a queer twist: I Hated You in High School. Struggling 20-something Tessa has a dead-end job as a barista and the dream of a creative career that never quite seems to take off. When the coffee shop where she works goes out of business, she's able to go home for the first time in years. Arriving at her family home, she discovers that her parents have rented out the basement apartment to her high school nemesis, Olive Virtue. Tempers flare between the women during Tess's stay, but an accident that traps them in the attic forces them to face their past and think about their future. I Hated You in High School is an enemies-to-lovers story inspired by classic romantic movies--with a queer twist. Author and illustrator Kathleen Gros has expanded her short story webcomic into a beautiful tale of love and learning.

In this unique, illustrated collection, Literary Witches co-creator Katy Horan resurrects the real and fictional women (and men) of twenty traditional murder ballads, exploring their legacy in modern American music and culture. Murder Ballads is a guide to the origins and cultural impact of murder ballads as a music genre, covering its roots in patriarchal violence and white supremacy, as well as its contemporary relationship to true crime. From "Delia's Gone" to "The Death of Queen Jane," each of twenty carefully chosen ballads is accompanied by one of Horan's beautifully macabre illustrations, a brief but thoroughly researched reflection, and suggestions for further listening. Mysterious and alluring as the songs themselves, Murder Ballads will delight history enthusiasts, armchair musicologists, true crime fans (and critics), as well as anyone who appreciates the darker side of folk music.

An enchanting collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics from New York Times bestselling author Dana Simpson. In this shimmering new sequence of storylines from the world of Phoebe and Her Unicorn, Marigold and Phoebe delve into the world of reading by forming their own book club, and unlikely new friendships form when Lord Splendid Humility meets Marigold's frenemy, Dakota. But there's plenty of adventure and intrigue, too, and when Marigold goes missing, Phoebe sets out to find her unicorn best friend and makes a shocking discovery.

Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38. Big Nate is a legend at P.S. 38, where he and friends Francis, Teddy, Dee Dee, Chad, and others manage to make sixth grade interesting with all kinds of pranks, drama, sports, and good times. The all-time leader in detentions, Nate is never far from the spotlight. This new collection of Big Nate comics from Lincoln Peirce includes over 170 full-color comics and abundant laughs for the whole family.

Discover the heartwarming magic of Johanna Spyri's beloved tale in this gorgeous graphic novel adaptation. From the author of the critically acclaimed Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel comes another thoughtfully retold children's classic. When young Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in a small shepherd's hut in the Swiss Alps, everyone expects him to turn her away. He has a bad reputation: mean, growly, and harsh as the cold mountain winds. But Heidi is quick to take on any challenge, whether it's keeping an eye on the rebellious goats, learning to read, or melting Grandfather's icy heart. Heidi's adventures take her up and down her beloved mountain, from picnics in the high alpine meadows all the way to the distant streets of Frankfurt and a city life she could never have imagined. But when homesickness strikes, Heidi must weigh old friendships with new ones and find her place in an expanding world. Given new life as a graphic novel in artist Ofride's warm, folk-art-inspired style, Heidi celebrates the joy of storytelling, the wonders of nature, and the healing power of kindness.

Pel's an all-star baseball legacy. Tommy eats, sleeps, and farts sports. The two friends will have to put their skills to the test in their first-ever travel tournament with their baseball team in the second book of this fun illustrated series told in dual POVs that's so hysterical you might just poop yourself. Perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth, Big Nate, and The Secret Zoo. When eleven-year-old Tommy made his hometown's baseball travel team, he thought he'd be set for life. He thought he'd be royalty. He thought he'd become a member of the Super Sports Society. And that's all kind of true . . . it will all happen, AFTER he wins his first travel tournament. Meanwhile, Tommy's best friend, Pel, is also going to his first tournament, and using his dad's old baseball glove is a punch-in-the-gut reminder that he's no longer here. Or, as Ma says, is he? Join Tommy, Pel, Diesel, Clutch, Alfredo, Goetz, and the members of the Bulldogs (wait . . . no, the TurdlesI) in their first-ever travel baseball tournament. Of course, there's tons of LOL-worthy moments, like a laser tag game gone wrong, an incident involving bunch of chili flakes on pepperoni pizza (don't try that one at home), and a rival team that's gotta go down. Hopefully. This book is the second in The Super Sports Society series by Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki. It's humor at its finest, interwoven with lessons about life, friendship, coming-of-age, battling anxiety both on and off the field, and grief. "Equal parts baseball and potty humor with an added whiff of conflict resolution." - Kirkus, for The Super Sports Society vol. 1 "The dialogue between characters will make the reader feel like they are in the huddle alongside Tommy and Pel!" - Matt Eicheldinger, bestselling author of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes "Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki hit an easy home run with The Super Sports Society. Full of heart and humor, The Super Sports Society is cool enough to wear sunglasses indoors." - Terrance Crawford, bestselling author of the Piggy series

All aboard the journey of a lifetime! Ticket to Ride is an immensely popular board game where players test their skills in teamwork, strategy, and luck. This new, 100% official, and high stakesTicket to Ride book will whisk readers all throughout the North America, I's perfect for fans of all ages, with and black-and-white illustrations by artist David Miles and chilling, pulse-pounding prose by bestselling author Adrienne Kress. To say twelve-year-old Teddy loves trains is an understatement. He is obsessed. He knows everything there is to know about them, has the most amazing model train setup in the basement, and he carries around a classic caboose, a small model of a caboose of a 19th century steam engine that he received as a birthday gift. It's his good luck charm! So when Teddy wins a Ticket To Ride the Excelsior Express in a writing contest, he can't wait. The Excelsior Express is a train that's modeled to look like it's from the 1920's but is outfitted with a high-tech locomotive system. This will be the train's flagship journey, and it's a dream come true for Teddy. Plus, he'll get to see his grandparents in Los Angeles, and travel all across North America from his hometown of Toronto, Canada. Wait . . . dream come true? Or maybe a nightmare. When the train gets rerouted from Omaha to Pittsburgh, at first, Teddy doesn't think anything of it. Trains get rerouted all of the time. But then the train gets rerouted again. What's more, his lucky caboose is missing. As it turns out, this ticket to ride takes Teddy, his new friend Olivia, a woman always dressed in yellow named Mina, two traveling musicians named Allie and Dex, and their fellow passengers on an unexpected journey and through some pretty hefty corporate corruption. Based on the hit board game, Ticket to Ride, author Adrienne Kress weaves fascinating story with adventure in this book that's full of mystery, adventure, and friendship, in a style reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl. Illustrator David Miles's spot art leaps off the page . . . and onto a train track. Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Adrienne's own Bendy and the Ink Machine novels will love this series. "With a crisp, engaging voice and sharp wit, Adrienne Kress is always a treat to read." - Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Fortnite meets The Avengers in this epically awesome adventure. Twelve-year-old Teddy Habib is recruited to join a league of other gamers to save the world from a huge bug that's infecting longtime gamers and beginners alike, from the creative brains of gaming star NickEh30 and bestselling author E.C. Myers! Twelve-year-old Teddy Habib dreams of being a pro gamer. He just never expected he'd end up in the big leagues. And no, not the big esports competitions, like Nick Eh 30. Big leagues as in if he doesn't win this game, the world as we know it is doomed. After a mysterious new game developer accidentally unleashes a bug that's affecting EVERYONE in the world--seasoned gamers and beginners alike--and turning them into the "Glitched," the government's Special Forces division recruits Teddy; his best friend, Stackz; the indomitable Keke; and his online crush Lady P to infiltrate the game and take back the planet. After all, might as well put their newfound gaming superpowers to use . . . right? And if Teddy and his friends fail . . . well, it's GAME OVER. The Stream Team: Battle Squad is the first book in an epic new series by pro Fortnite streamer NickEh30 and award-winning author E.C. Myers. With stunning chapter header illustrations by renowned artist Ronaldo Barata, it's action-packed, tons of fun, and definitely NOT a glitch in the system.

Slice of Mallow: Second Slice is a funny and delightful graphic novel with three bite-sized stories! Jelly is pretty jealous that Mallow was the star of book one, and it looks like he'll be start of book two. Not unless Jelly has something to say about it. This laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel is full of adorable art and cheeky humor. Everyone loves Mallow. He's cute, he's funny, he's been to SPACE . . . and Jelly is sick of hearing about it. So Jelly has hatched a plan. She's going to be the star of this comic book. Only why is it still called Slice of Mallow . . .? In this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel, Jelly and Mallow will go head-to-head as they compete to be the star of the book. This graphic novel has three bite-sized chapters that are easily digestible (although we don't recommend eating the book, of course). Their adventure takes them all over the world, and even bounces them into different comics. Based on a popular webcomic, creator Adam Foreman has created a cast full of lovable, humorous characters akin to the likes of SpongeBob Squarepants, Adventure Time, and Pizza and Taco. It's fun, fun, fun!(That's fun, times three!) "A funny read packed with flavor!" - Eric Geron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fry Guys, for Slice of Mallow Vol. 1

Mack Moon has always loved space, so it's EPIC when he discovers that his three pets are actually secret agents from P.E.T.S. But it's NOT-so-epic when Mack finds out they're here because an evil space ferret, Barbara has arrived on planet Earth. Mack Moon dreams of being the first kid in space. So imagine his surprise when he discovers that his three regular pets--a goofy Labrador named Pickles, a tough gray cat called Lady, and a goldfish dubbed The Fish--are actually undercover agents. They belong to a secret agency called the Planetary, Enforcement, Tactics, and Stealth, AKA the P.E.T.S. When the True Form of Evil, aka a ferret named Barbara (and yes, she gave herself that nickname), crash lands into Mack's hometown, the P.E.T.S. must spring, jump, and swish into action to stop her. Barbara's goal? Take over plant Earth. After that? Eat pancakes. Extra fluffy, please. Add in a battalion of poop-slinging space monkeys, a TV news station that's gone to the dogs, and an epic pillow fight--and you're holding in your hands the perfect recipe for an action-packed and hilarious graphic novel that's perhaps even more delicious than Mack's dad's super-awesome ravioli.> Except pancakes...MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Mack Moon and the P.E.T.S. is a hilarious and LOL-worthy, action-packed space adventure that's perfect for fans of Galactic Hot Dogs, The Last Kids on Earth, The Moosicians, and Zita the Spacegirl. 3, 2, 1 . . . Commander Moon, prepare for blast off! This is a brand-new full-color graphic novel series that's Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth meets The Secret Life of Pets.

Journey into the days of yore, where knights searched for greatness, magic was ever-present, and destiny was just a moment away. This medieval-themed card deck, full of stunning illustrations detailing the characters of King Arthur and his court, invites players to enjoy two medieval card games and try their hand at Cartomancy, a style of fortune telling. Look to the past to find your future with Cards of Camelot.

From the creators of the bestselling game and upcoming Netflix show comes an exciting new way to experience all of the zany Exploding Kittens fun!

Taylor Swift is the world's biggest pop star! Fill out brackets by choosing your favorite of each Taylor-themed category, 32 times, until you end up with the ultimate winner. This 100% unofficial activity book is SUPER FUN and perfect for Swifties! What should Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce do after NFL games? Play Bracketivity, of course! What's the best Taylor Swift lyric about heartbreak? The best song when you need to shake it off? What should Taylor name her next cat? Karma is... Fill out brackets by choosing your favorite in each category, 32 times, until you end up with the ultimate winner! In this 100% unofficial Taylor Swift-themed Bracketivity book that's perfect for Taylor fans, you'll get to decide all things Taylor and explore some of her best moments, including inspiring quotes, meaningful lyrics, and more. This super fun activity book is a must have for every Swiftie!

The third set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from June 1988 to November 1989. This compact, portable collection of Calvin and Hobbes comics will fit easily into backpacks, bookshelves--and make for a perfect stocking stuffer. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This is the third set in a series of seven. Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.

A year's worth of strips -- many with comments from Jerry and Rick. From the dark days of sleep deprivation to the cacophony of a tri-kid family, Baby Blues reveals the true dark underbelly of parenting to the delight of newspaper readers everywhere. Like a comic epidural, or butt cream on a raging diaper rash, this comic strip has helped take some of the sting out of parenting for countless parents around the world. Baby Blues transcends the comic page by fusing the award-winning imaginations of Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott with familiar family life. Kirkman and Scott intuitively balance the humorous with the poignant through relatable and sometimes all-too-familiar parenting scenes.

Meet Detective Beans, the best kitten detective in town, equipped with his tie, brown trench coat, and--GASP. It's gone! His detective hat is missing! Follow along to discover the charming, whimsical, and mysterious world of Detective Beans. Meet Detective Beans (just Beans for short), a young cat sleuth dedicated to doing whatever it takes to solve the case. After a night of mystery movies with his best friend, Biscuit, Detective Beans wakes up to find his detective hat is missing. There's only one thing to do: hit the streets of Cat Town and find that missing hat! Cat Town is full of suspects, from the neighborhood bird to a magician in the park, and each twist and turn in this journey leads to an interesting new encounter -- and to solving a much bigger case than Beans could have imagined. Brilliantly written and illustrated by New Zealand comic artist Li Chen, creator of the internationally popular ExtraOrdinary Comics, Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat is filled with charming cat capers, warm-hearted humor, and detective stories all in the form of a graphic novel that will entertain comics fans and middle grade readers everywhere.

Slow down and make time for joyful creativity and contemplation. Filled with inspiring passages and beautiful designs, this coloring book will help you moments of quiet reflection and calm. Coloring can feed a creative spirit and give praise to God when it's focused on His power and love. Beautiful original illustrations highlighted with uplifting words of faith-from grace and mercy to chosen and reborn-are perfect for a time of devotion. Each work of art is accompanied by Scripture and inspiration centered on the focus word. Features: Bonus bookmarks and gift cards. Single-sided perforated coloring pages ready for framing or sharing. High-quality, bright white paper stock. Verses from the NIV Bible.

Color your way around the world with this beautifully drawn celebration of urban shopfronts by Instagram-sensation Urban Anna (@urbananna20). Discover the hidden magic of everyday buildings in TheUrban Anna Coloring Book, the first coloring book by Instagram sensation Urban Anna, @urbananna20. From shopfronts and pubs to office buildings and tearooms, from Paris to Madrid, Kyoto to New York City, add color to the beautiful and detailed illustrations that make every building charming and enchanting. The thick paper allows you to work with many different coloring materials, such as watercolor, marker, and pen. The pages come out easily for gifting and framing of your artful masterpieces. Come along and discover forty-five of the most unique and whimsical shopfronts from all over the world. Within the pages of this book, a creative urban world is waiting for you to bring it to life with vibrant color.

From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, A Gothic Cookbook focuses on thirteendifferent Gothic stories and their edible motifs before bringing them to life - and to your table. Delicious yet devious, this cookbook is a culinary and literary delight. Dracula lulls protagonist Jonathan Harker into a false sense of security with cold cuts and a spicy, smoky, peppery stew. Frankenstein's "monster" starts out as a benign vegetarian, while Mrs. Poole's overindulgence in Mother's Ruin triggers Mr. Rochester's downfall in Jane Eyre - and a bitter tangerine signals a sharp, yet unheeded, warning against marriage and Manderley in Rebecca. Notice, too, how a ghostly presence craves sugar and burnt bread in Toni Morrison's Beloved... Inspired by Dr Alessandra Pino's academic studies into how food manifests itself on the pages of Gothic literature and combining her knife-sharp analysis with Ella Buchan's experience as a food writer and recipe developer, A Gothic Cookbook pays homage to the most appetizing cuts of the genre, featuring over sixty original recipes illustrated by Lee Henry. Including recipes such as: Mina's Chicken Paprikash from Bram Stoker's Dracula That Very Special Gingerbread from Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca Acorn Bread inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein And many more

A trio of misfit single socks journeys through the Sock-Verse, the magical land where socks go when they are lost in the wash. On their quest, our heroes will tumble upside down and inside out, meet a wild cast of whimsical lost soles, and face challenges that will push them to look beyond their cotton blend exteriors and discover the power of mix and match! This is the first in a new graphic novel series about the mystical Sock-Verse. Have you ever wondered where your lost socks go when they don't come out of the wash? Enter Freddy: a skater sock who gets caught in a dizzying spin-cycle. He is magically transported into the vibrant and colorful Sock-Verse, where all lost soles go. Alone for the first time in his life, Freddy is ready to do anything to reunite with his sock-twin, Peter. After landing with a splat in Washingtown, Freddy strikes up an unlikely friendship with Ruffles, a no-nonsense pink frilly sock, and Hanks, a fuzzy knee-high who loves the little things in life. When a hooded stranger hints of a mystical gatekeeper in the Sock-Verse who may know the secrets to travel back to the Foot-side--Freddy knows this is his best shot at finding Peter. The trio of misfits jump into action and embark on an epic quest in search of the elusive being! But the journey ahead won't be easy. Along the way, they will come toe-to-toe with a dangerous gang of dyed socks who are heel-bent on bringing order and monotonous conformity to the Sock-Verse. As the trio work together to overcome obstacles and challenges, they will forge an enduring friendship and discover how wonderfully wacky and diverse the Sock-Verse really is. This colorful, hilarious, and heartwarming graphic novel will make you see all your single socks in a new light.

This is the second book in the hugely popular Show Strides series! Fresh from her very first A-rated show, Tally's less-than-awesome competition experience leaves her reeling. She goes back to Quince Oaks to rebuild her bruised confidence. As a dedicated working student and now a newly-minted catch rider, the future of her riding dreams hangs in the balance. Mac Bennett, is carving her path in the medium pony hunter division. With determination and hard work, she's setting her sights on an extraordinary show goal that will test her limits. Can Mac defy expectations and achieve her goal? Will Tally continue riding sales ponies, or will she return to lessons on the barn's school horses? The anticipation is palpable as Tally and Mac grapple with uncertainty. In this next chapter of their stories, the two new friends, along with the rest of the Quince Oaks crew, will navigate the twists and turns of their equestrian aspirations, weaving a tale of friendship, determination, and the pursuit of their dreams. This series is a modern take on equestrian stories. Dealing with major issues like friendship, body image, socio-economic status, and self-esteem, readers of Show Strides will find characters who mirror their passion for hoses and the challenges that come along with the sport. Join Tally, Mac, and the rest of their friends as they navigate the exciting world of equestrian competition!

Step into the captivating world of Show Strides, where two young equestrian riders, Tally and Mac, learn important lessons at their stable: Quince Oaks. Their unique paths converge, forming a heartwarming friendship as Tally delves deeper into the world of catch riding and competitions, and Mac confronts the challenges of moving up a level. With the support of their trainer and fellow barn friends, these riders embark on their dreams one stride at a time. Show Strides is a middle-grade series that immerses readers in the thrilling world of riding, horsemanship, and the special connections formed with animal friends and fellow horse enthusiasts. Tally, a diligent working student, is working on refining her riding skills with the stable's school horses when she meets Mac, a new girl with huge talent who is pushing herself to improve alongside her trusty pony. As Tally tries to work hard to impress the new coach and prove she can take things to the next level, Mac prepares for more professional shows. Together, with their new trainer, they'll work toward their own goals, these girls will learn more about each other, themselves, and what it takes to chase their dreams and work for them, too. This series is a fresh and modern take on equestrian stories. Dealing with major issues like friendship, body image, socio-economic status, and self-esteem, readers of Show Strides will find characters who mirror their passion for hoses and the challenges that come along with the sport. Join Tally, Mac, and the rest of their friends as they navigate the exciting world of equestrian competition!