"Dylan’s father has been missing for two long years, ever since Dylan was ten years old. After he has a dream that gives him clues about what happened to his dad, parts of the dream start coming true, proving that the clues might be worth investigating.
A cryptic dream that impossibly comes true.
A secret the boys aren’t supposed to uncover.
Sometimes, a push is all we need before we take flight.
Join Dylan and the Trail Life team as they orchestrate elaborate covert operations, pilot aircrafts, and attempt to rescue a girl from dangerous criminals using their talents, teamwork, and faith to solve the ever deepening mystery.
Flight of the Falcon is a fast-paced adventure, full of twists and turns. This tale of courage, friendship, and faith will speak to the heart of any boy who longs to find his place and join the adventure."
"The Barkley family-Steve, Emily, Nim, and Bastian-meet Bruno, a German Shepherd who has a wild tale to tell about rescuing people from a burning building. Unfortunately, he was separated from his human during the fire, and now he's looking for him. The family and the shepherd combine their wits and talents to look for the missing human.
They also search for the person who set the fire so he can be brought to justice. With lots of laughs because of 'Dad' jokes and plenty of homeschool humor from Mom and the kids, this adventure is great for the whole family."
"Sherlock the Border Collie asks Steve Barkley and his family to help Him figure out Who is Stealing from His Human, Dr. Chloe MacDonald, an inventor who is staying at a nursing home. One of her inventions is a dog dictionary attached to Sherlock’s collar that allows him to add to his huge vocabulary. It even translates unusual languages, including cat.
The family and Sherlock go to the nursing home on Pet Visitors’ day where they learn that the stolen property is not only valuable to Chloe, it could be dangerous in the wrong hands. Follow the action in this Dog tale, suitable for the entire family."
"Something strange is going on. Several dogs are reporting that someone is taking their property – A kennel, a food dish, a bed, a blanket, and more. Chance, the champion tracking beagle, reports the thefts to the barkley family, and that begins the hunt for who is stealing the items and why. As the family and the dogs search for clues, the mystery deepens when Chance reports that the thief is neither human nor canine.
With lots of laughs from “Dad” jokes and plenty of homeschool humor from Mom and the kids, this adventure is great for the entire family."
"The Wizard of Dogs, book #5 in the Not So Famous Dog Tales series, is a fun story for ages 6 to 10 years old.
Go for broke!
Now that the Barkley family has decided to start their new company, The Wizard of dogs, they begin to plan how to help the dogs in their community. One idea is to teach humans and dogs how to communicate, but they know that goal will require a lot of work.
While they are talking, Steve gets a frantic phone call from Dr. MacDonald. Sherlock the border collie is missing. When they race to her house to look for him, an exciting resuce begins, but it's a far more dangerous rescue than they expected.
With lots of laughs from "Dad" jokes and plenty of homeschool humor from Mom and the kids, this adventure is great for the entire family."
"Light the Fuse!
Buffy the Golden retriever asks Steve Barkley and his family to help her solve a strange mystery. Why is a young boy coming into town each night, stealing food from homes in the neighborhood and taking it to a lighthouse on an island in a nearby bay? Since she couldn’t find a way to enter the lighthouse, she knew she needed help with what felt like an impossible mission.
The family and Buffy go to the lighthouse, ready to search for the boy, but an army of cats and crows stands in the way, forcing them to use their wits to overcome the obstacles. With action and humor abounding, this is a fun adventure for the entire family."
"A boy with fiery breath . . . a girl with dragon wings . . .
Outcasts Billy and Bonnie must come together to preserve a secret legacy more than a millennium in the making. They find their lives turned upside down when they are thrust into a war against evil, a war they didn't even know was being waged. Their newly formed friendship is tested and shaped as they are forced to fight a malevolent slayer who wields a powerful, medieval weapon and is intent on exterminating their dragon heritage forever. Raising Dragons is a hair-raising, modern-day Arthurian adventure and a glimpse into another world filled with knights, dragons, and fair maidens fighting to destroy evil."
"Billy and Bonnie's journey continues as new mysteries and dangers arise . . .
Where is the magnificent sword used against the evil Devin? What was the strange book used by the dragon slayers to summon a dragon? What happened to the candlestone, a strange gem that has a dangerous effect on dragons? When their exploration leads Bonnie into captivity and even more danger, what can Billy do to save her?
The two teens face their greatest fears and learn to use their unique strengths as they battle powerful enemies and the horrors of the candlestone."
"What will Billy do when he's confronted with an impossible choice?
Billy and Bonnie discover seven evil circles in a multidimensional world. Faced with danger at every turn, the two friends must call upon their dragon gifts to defeat the malevolent ruler. When tragedy strikes along the way, Billy has to face the most difficult decision of his life: forsake Bonnie to rescue a group of prisoners or find a way to save her, his best friend in the world.
Filled with action, danger, and suspense, Circles of Seven is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats."
"Billy and Bonnie won the battle but how will they win the war?
Billy and Bonnie's hard-won victory in Circles of Seven came at a great cost as a vicious evil was unleashed on the earth. With Billy's father missing, Billy and Bonnie must lead the dragons into war against the demonic beings known as Watchers. But in order to win the war, an ultimate sacrifice must be made, and Billy and Bonnie will be forced to make the greatest decision of their lives―a choice that will change their world forever.
The fourth and final installment in the Dragons in our Midst series will leave you cheering, crying, and wishing for more adventures with these two friends."
"Eddie Hertz is smart, real smart. He has to be. What other twelve-year-old patrols the streets of Nirvana alone, hoping to foil the schemes of the evil Mephisto? Since Eddie is small for his age, he trusts in his Batman-style gadgets belt and acrobatic skills as well as lots of experience, like knowing how to swing across dark alleys without being seen. Eddie has a dream, to become like Damocles, Nirvana's great superhero. To make that dream come true, Eddie invented a device that is supposed to give him superpowers, but using it on himself might be dangerous, possibly fatal. He doesn't have the nerve to try it. When Mephisto unleashes an earthquake machine to terrorize the city, Eddie gets a surprising teammate - his quirky eight-year-old sister, Samantha, who comes up with an unexpected way to help Eddie in the frantic battle to prevent the biggest earthquake of all. Since Damocles is unable to join the fight, Eddie and Samantha are the only hope for Nirvana and the world."
"Beyond the Gateway is book #2 in The Reapers Trilogy. Reapers collect the souls of the dead, including wayward ghosts who wander the city streets, and transport them to the eternal Gateway, believing they are going to a better place. But are they? Phoenix and Shanghai find a holographic recording left behind by a fellow Reaper who was recently executed. The message leads them on a journey to learn the answer to a crucial question: Does the Gatekeeper, the tyrannical ruler of the world, consume energy from souls in order to maintain power and live for centuries? If so, Reapers have betrayed every soul they have ever collected and delivered them to eternal torture."
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