Check out these amazing stories authored by students! They are available for free as a .pdf, or for $1 on the commercial sites. All proceeds go to Van Hise Elementary.
The Rock Candy
by Sophie T. and Catherine The Rock Candy is about a team of intrepid gummy bears who must go to save the world from Takkoz, an evil taco by getting the rock candy. Available on Amazon. |
The Hidden Ring
by Simon and Seegz Samuel, Rose, and Christopher embark on a journey through a mythical and medieval world on a quest to save their land from the evil Urgon army by finding the ring of Hyal. Will they succeed? What adventures will they encounter? Available on Amazon. |
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The Best Friends Club
by Sophie P. Four orphans are faced by the dillema of being split up by a silly pet-grooming contest held at their orphanage. At the same time, one of the girls is working on a project to create more freedom and creativity at the orphanage. Will she be able to succeed? And at the same time rescue their friendship? Available on Amazon in Kindle format.
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Adventure of the Kinda Sorta Invisible Flying Pants
by Mattie Mr. C and his class go to an art museum for a field trip. During lunch everyone gets captured by invisible flying pants and they are taken to a mysterious place. While they are trying to leave something terrible happens and three kids go missing… Available on Amazon.
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The Flying Horse with a Mustache
By Grace Tod Anderson finds himself in deep trouble.The evil Toast is up and about.Toast is planning to rule the world, and the only one who can stop him is Tod! Will Tod and his new friend the flying horse with a mustache rescue the world, or will they fail? Read the book to find out! Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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The Flying Horse with a Mustache 2
by Grace Tod and the flying horse with a mustache are back with a new mission: team up with Kelly, and stop Toast from setting up a doomsday bomb. Will teaming up with Kelly help, or will it only slow them down? Read the book to find out! Available on Amazon.
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Miko and the Maple Tree
by Nana In English and Japanese Miko is a shy little girl until she gets sent to a new mysterious world in a maple tree. She wonders about the world outside. Will Miko be able to grow up brave??? Available on Amazon.
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Black Belt Boy
by Hayato In English and Japanese Join Ikusa as he guides his teacher to rescue Ponske, who has been kidnapped and is stuck at the Devil School. Will he be able to save the day? Available on Amazon.
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Our Journey Across the World
by Sunita This is a true story about a girl moving to a new country. Join the Journey! Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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Life in America
by Sunita In the sequel to Our Journey Across the World you can see how life in America has developed for Sunita and her family. Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Captain Cashew Comics Volume 1
by Ian and Nathaniel The wacky adventure of a cashew and his other nutty friends.
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William, a Normal Kid Without Normal Adventures Collectors' Edition (Parts 1 - 4)
by Nathaniel All of William Adventures in 1 book!
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William, a Normal Kid Without Normal Adventures
by Nathaniel William is a normal kid, who finds himself in all sorts of hilarious adventures. Join him on this quest to free kidkind from the evils of homework. Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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William, the Normal Kid Without Normal Adventures
Part 2: The End of Time and the Beginning of Darkness by Nathaniel William has to save the world again, this time well above the earth's atmosphere. Will he make it in time? Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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William, a Normal Kid Without Normal Adventures
Part 3: The Creator's Time Machine by Nathaniel William returns yet again, and falls in the Creator’s trap, where he becomes warped to the future, and held as a prisoner by this really mad guy called Xander. Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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William, a Normal Kid Without Normal Adventures
Part 4: Mad Attack of the A.I. by Nathaniel William goes through several events so random, they’re impossible to explain! However, excitement is perked for William and his pals. Several mysterious experiences bring the series to its end! Available on Amazon.
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Chronicles of the Universe:
The Fabric of Space Time by Seegz Join this group of scientists who are trying to prevent a galactic crisis! Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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Chronicles of the Universe:
Into the Heat by Seegz Join the scientists from Chronicles of the Universe in Into the Fire, sequel to Fabric of Space Time. With all of their technology, will they be able to stop the heat wave? Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Chronicles of the Universe 3: Dimensional Destruction
by Seegz Join the crew at the lab (again) as they have to save the world (again) from (another) galactic peril in the epic finale to the Chronicles of the Universe trilogy. There will be weird creatures, shifting landscapes, alternate dimensions, crazy twists, and more weird creatures. Better get on your space suit, we're going for a wild ride! Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Erlindor and the Rise of the 8th Guild
by Seegz Erlindor was a normal kid until the world started going crazy. Join him on his quest to battle dragons and save the village (thanks to English Muffins)! Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Untimely Demises and other Limerical Delights
by Raia Limericks in all shapes and sizes, Usually with untimely demises. Funny or not, They are what you’ve got. So read them till the sun rises. Available in Kindle format on Amazon.
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A Dash of Creativity
This book is filled with several kids’ poems including those of Emma the editor. It has poems ranging from animals to confidence, art, potential, respect and much, much more! It’s like reading creativity….. because it is! Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Poems of Mystical Magical Mysterious Stuff
by Seegz and Simon (and a little bitta Raia) Journey to mystical lands, find magical creatures and discover mysterious weapons and much more . . . poetic stuff. Plus there just might be a surprise at the end. . . Available on Amazon for your Kindle (or your buddy's kindle, or anyone's kindle for that matter).
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One Step Into the Light
by Fiona, Sophie S, Raia, Seegz, and Emma When you hear true beauty what happens? And what is true beauty anyway? When you read One Step Into the Light, you will finally understand what true beauty is. . . And you will never see things the same way again. Available on Amazon.
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Life with a Sister
by Bani Bella and Blue are having some troubles! The problems begin when Bella messes up all of Blue's things, and instead of helping, Blue takes revenge. Ups and downs happen all the time in the story, but finally Blue and Bella understand what true sistership is.
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Mr. C'S Maniacally Miraculous Math
by Seegz Solve them once, solve them twice, test your friends! This book includes an eggscelent table of contents, 40 problems in 4 sections, and an answer key. Feel free to write your answers in the space provided. This book's got 40 problems, but boredom ain't one of them.
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Forest Quest Adventures
by Nisha & Lily In this fun filled adventure, a group of forest animals are on a quest to save their forest. On the way the animals meet a young girl, Nicole, who wants nothing more than adventure. When they try to figure out how to save the forest, they end up with a good friendship. Will the friends save the forest? Read the book to find out!
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Day Dream
by Rosie Imagine if you could meet someone you didn't know, not in person, but in mind. That's right, in a day dream. Cara has a day dream, and meets Mica, the new girl on the block. You'll be engaged when you join the girls on their journey. Available on Amazon.
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Allen the Spy
by Dervon Allen is a spy for his grandfather's spy association, and he has a mission he won't ever forget. The mayor is stealing money, and its up to Allen to get to the bottom of it. Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Allen the Spy 2: Element Stones
by Dervon Allen joins a team of masters of stealth, gadgets, strength, shapeshifting, and leadership. On the other hand, Kyle teams up with his dad. Both teams are in a race to get the element stones. The element stones, when brought together, can make it's wielder invincible. Allen and his team are trying to protect the stones so no one can use them. But Kyle and his dad want to use the stones for evil. Can Allen and his team protect the stones and defeat Kyle and his dad? Read the book to find out!
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Sody the Spy Dog Part 1
The Secret World by Celia "Spaghetti Head" See the world through the eyes of Sody, a normal dog, who becomes a stellar spy. You will not be able to wait for the sequel once you reach the end. Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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Sody the Spy Dog Part 2
The Unknown Spy by Celia "Spaghetti Head" Sody's training intensifies along with her responsibilities. Join her through fun in the mud and learning about her family history. Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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To Be or Not to Be
Grammatically This Is Not a Question by Simon and Seegz To Be or Not to Be is about how Shakespeare is really bad at punctuation. ~Just, kidding." This is a hilarious twist on the days leading up to the performance of Simon’s modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Hope, you enjoy the show! (Who's Hope?)
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Before the Well
by Raia Find out what happened before a magical well was created, figure out how night-goblins came to be in their form, and enjoy this prequel to Beneath the Well.
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Beneath the Well
by Raia An orphaned girl gains freedom and finds herself in the midst of an adventure greater than she could ever have imagined. You never know what you might find beneath a well . . . Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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Above the Well
by Raia Follow the adventure above the well as our heroine navigates magical lands and languages to restore the Goblin King's gold. You never know what you might find above a well . . . Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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A Frog's Tale: Feng's Fury
by Ethan Dive in to this froggily fantastic adventure tale! Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes & Noble for your Nook
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A Frog's Tale: Awakening
by Ethan Skinky is up to more adventures with a whole crew. Can they overcome all the obstacles? Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Within the Woods
by Lolo A girl and her brother go on a journey to figure out if their city's post-apocalyptic state was planned by the government. Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Learning to Fly
by Tatum Ever since Pru lost her wings, she disconnected herself from society. But when another fairy named Dandelion becomes her friends, Pru discovers new friendships and a few small adventures along the way. Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Mars: Rediscovered
by Joseph Curious about what Curiosity has discovered on the red planet? It just might be way beyond anyone's expectation. Join the heroic team of earthlings as their thirst for truth paves a new way for humanity. Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Relic and Bluepur: A Fish Story
by Ryley These fish siblings find themselves in quite an uncertain situation. Join them as they find their way to harmony. Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Secret Sisters
by Kaylee Sara is a 16 year old girl. She has not seen her father for 4 years. To make things even worse her mother goes missing. Will she ever see her parents again?Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Taste of the World
by Maia This travel log is about a girl named Maia and her trips around the world. A must read before you plan your next trip. You'll find this taste of the world to be delicious!
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The Elemental Rabbits
by Chris A team of rabbits are going on an all new adventure to find all the dragon eggs to defeat the evil Hawk of Destruction. But they are always being distracted by the Hawk of Destruction. The rabbit king however, found a special crystal in Skyshroud Temple. No one had any idea what the crystal was for. Can the team of rabbits find what the crystal is for and defeat the evil hawk? Read the series to find out! Available in Kindle format on Amazon.
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The Elemental Rabbits 2
Into the Sky by ChrisAfter going through more kingdoms, the hawk has succeeded to do violent things! He has captured almost all of Hyperthys’ team members. Hyperthys finds a cloud barrier, a mountain taking him to heaven, and gets a sword called the Goddess sword. He is on the search for the three sacred flames and the Tri-wing to enhance the sword!
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Dog Wars
by Ian Join Renn as she fights alongside friends and win the war against the Dogegedens. But a new threat will awaken . . . Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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Nightmare Before Halloween
by Mattie Jessica and Melanie are 13 years old, and they both have 4 year old brothers, Timmy and Jeffery. Jessica and Melanie are suspicious of the St. James hospital where Jeffery is staying. While they are at the hospital strange things happen. Are they just seeing things?Available on Amazon for your Kindle.
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The Sword Bearer
by Charlie Young Fern finds himself in a role fit for king. Never know what can happen if you search around your attic. . . Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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Reign of the Robots
by Henry The world is ruled by robots, and the fate of humanity lies in the hands of one boy and his friends. Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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The Lost Heart
How can Tommy help Putin recover his daughter, who has been kidnapped?! by Kassidy
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You Would not Believe Your Eyes (Poetry collection)
by Rooms 110 & 112 - spring 2012 A book of poetry composed by the fourth and fifth graders of Mr. C and Mrs. Mahr’s classes in the spring of 2012. Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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The Lost Diadem by Irene
Join Mary and her friends on an adventure to outwit Jack Frost and return the lost diadem to the king. Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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Diary of a Spy by Abby
Ever wonder what it would be like to find out your mother was an international spy? Join Margaret Jones on her version of such an adventure. Available on Amazon for your Kindle and on Barnes and Noble for your Nook
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