Bubba and Squirt's Big Adventures
Books
About Bubba and Squirt's Big Dig to China
Squirt doesn't believe Bubba can dig a hole to China. But when the hole swallows them, the kids find themselves in Xi-an, China, surrounded by Terracotta Warriors.
It gets worse when the ghost of the first emperor of China appears. He tells them they can't go home until they find his missing pi. The kids don't know where to begin until they meet a girl and her grandmother who promise to help find the pendant.
Soon they realize they are being followed. And they are no closer to finding the missing pi. Will Bubba and Squirt ever make it back home?
What People are Saying
"Fun, educational, captivating! This is a wonderful middle-grade story with plenty to captivate young readers." -Deanie Humphrys-Dunne, author
"This is a book that will entertain all ages...Children reading this book will be thoroughly entertained, but also tricked into becoming partially educated about other cultures!" -Kitty Cat at the Library
"...introduces early readers to ancient China's Terracotta Warriors and more in this well-researched tale." -Kerrie Hollihan, author
"...remarkably entertaining and educational." –Student reviewer for LitPick: Video Review
"...A pulsating adventure with great appeal to young readers, cinematic and littered with humor." –Ruffina Oserio for Readers Favorite
Awards
2018 Pinnacle Book Awards: First Place in the category of Juvenile Fiction
2019 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards: Second Place in the category of Middle Grade Fiction
2019 Book Excellence Awards: Finalist in the category of Children's Fiction
2019 Readers Favorite: Five Star Review
2019 Lit Pick: Five Star Review
2019 Readers Favorite Book Awards: Silver Medal in the category of Children's Literature Grades 4-6
2024 Maincrest Media Award: Children's Fiction
About Bubba and Squirt's Mayan Adventure
An ancient Mayan Civilization!
That's what Bubba and Squirt find when they travel through the mysterious vortex for another wild adventure. There they meet archeologists who are unearthing priceless artifacts.
But someone is stealing them. And an encounter with the Tate Duende awakens magic within Bubba. Throw in the mysterious Alux and a new discovery and things get sticky.
Will Bubba and Squirt solve the mystery, or will they be stuck forever in the jungles of Belize?
What People are Saying
"Highly recommended for fans of middle-grade Latin American fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, and Mayan Indian culture." -June McCrary Jacobs, Author
"From wild action to education to recipes, Ellis's Mayan Adventure brings it all in this entertaining read." -Virginia Wright, author
"It is a very exciting book . . It is right for middle-grade readers who aren't advanced but are just starting reading chapter books." - Kids Book Buzz, 5 stars
About Bubba and Squirt's City of Bones
Creepy Underground Catacombs!
Bubba and Squirt are back for another rousing quest as they travel through the mysterious vortex to Paris, France.
It's another wild adventure as they track down art thieves, encounter terrifying monsters, and discover the whereabouts of their missing father.
Will they make it out alive or join the rest of the skeletons in the City of Bones?
What People are Saying
"A little fantasy, a little culture, a little history, and tons of mystery and adventure." -Book Worm for Kids
"City of Bones is both action-packed and informative, perfect for the middle-grade classroom." - The Children's Book Review
"I cannot wait to see what happens in the next installment." -Book Room Reviews
Awards
2024 LitPick: Five Star Review
2024 Readers Favorite: Five Star Review
2024 Purple Dragonfly Book Award: 2nd Place Chapter Book Category
About Bubba and Squirt's Shield of Athena
A Greek Goddess and a Mythical Monster!
When Bubba and Squirt travel through the mysterious vortex on a quest to save their father, they end up in Athens, Greece where they meet an old woman known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her intriguing riddles set them on a path that leads to the Netherworld, a place where danger lurks around every corner.
With the help of their new friends and some unlikely allies, they must defeat the monster that holds their father captive. Will they succeed or be trapped forever in the labyrinth of the Netherworld?
What People are Saying
"This is genuinely one of my favorite sibling adventures. It has all the good stuff, friendship, dangerous moments, humor, and magical powers." -Nayu's Reading Corner
"...this book is a positive addition to both its own series and to library collections for adventurous middle-grade readers." -Mary R. Lanni, author
"One of my favorite things about this series is the cultural and historical mix. This is a lovely read, especially for the younger end of the middle-grade audience." -Bookworm for Kids
About Bubba and Squirt's Legend of the Lost Pearls
Journey to the Past!
Bubba and Squirt embark on their most dangerous quest yet. Whisked away through the vortex to Japan, they must find two fabled pearls that hold the key to saving their father.
To top it off, they must go back and change the events of the past. As they race against time, the fate of their father, and their own lives, hang in the balance.
Will they outwit the cunning creatures who stand in their way or face their own demise trying to save their father?
About Voyagers
Journey into the past...
Will the third ghost be found before fires take more lives? Can everyone be warned before Pompeii is buried again? What happens if a blizzard traps a family in East Germany? Will the firebird help Soviet sisters outwit evil during WWII? And sneaking off to see the first aeroplane – what could go wrong?
Ten authors explore the past, sending their young protagonists on harrowing adventures. Featuring the talents of Yvonne Ventresca, Katharina Gerlach, Roland Clarke, Sherry Ellis, Rebecca M. Douglass, Bish Denham, Charles Kowalkski, Louise MacBeath Barbour, Beth Anderson Schuck, and L.T.Ward.
What People are Saying
"I couldn't stop turning the pages as new dangers emerged." —Nayu's Reading Corner
"Fans of series fiction like The Magic Treehouse will appreciate the predictable structure and well-rounded approach to Bubba and Squirt's stories..." —Mary R. Lanni, author
"...this was a satisfying end to an exciting quest!" —Stephanie Robinson, author