After his beloved dog, Pugsly, dies, 12-year-old Benjamin Biggs stumbles upon a secret underground kingdom of misfit animals across the road from his country home. Wearing his dog's collar as a bracelet, he finds he is able to talk to the animals, learning that their king, Pugsly, was assassinated by the giant, mysterious python, Farangis. With news of Farangis soon returning to kill the rest of them, Benjamin agrees to lead a small band of quirky animals on a long and dangerous journey to save the kingdom. Through discovering the secret life his dog lived, Benjamin learns that loyalty and friendship can ultimately involve sacrifice.

The Brave Journey (Kingdom at the End of the Driveway)

Children's Books

Knapp, Jefferson

Literature & Fiction

Kraken Books, Ltd.

Three weeks have passed since King Benjamin, Paco, and the others saved the kingdom at the end of the driveway. Farangis’s carcass decays in the old ivy-covered barn. The kingdom is once again safe—or is it? Talk of King Pugsly’s long-lost son fills the hall. Anticipation is setting in to declare the new king. Now, however, news out of Persly’s Woods is that a massive gathering of animals in fear of another terror waits to be led safely to the kingdom. Benjamin Biggs must find King Pugsly’s first-born son and devise a way to protect the kingdom from this new and greater threat.

The Rightful Heir (Kingdom at the End of the Driveway)

Teen & Young Adult

When Jimmie's Kindergarten teacher tells the class to bring treats for their upcoming party, Jimmie knows his mommy will make the best cookies ever! The only problem is his mommy can't bake. Readers will enjoy this heartwarming story of the love between a boy and his mommy and how they made a memory that will last longer than it took to burn the cookies.

My Mommy Burnt the Cookies

Jefferson Knapp

From the small towns of northwest Kansas, Ron Baker has reached the pinnacles of basketball. He led Scott City to a state high school championship. He was a star player in the best era of Wichita State basketball history. He was even a member of Team USA in the Pan Am Games. As he begins his new life with the New York Knicks, Ron's first children's book offers some encouraging words to young readers - You're Too Big To Dream Small.

You're Too Big to Dream Small

With King Pugsly’s do-nothing heir, Mac, now on the throne, problems are building for both the kingdom and Benjamin Biggs. Mac’s owner, Jessica Howell, the Watermelon Queen, has gone missing and Benjamin believes Farangis’s mother is behind her disappearance. There are worse things, however, than snakes out there. Mac’s defiant brother Jonah has gotten himself trapped inside the giant python due to a harebrained scheme to win the throne. With Jonah’s predicament, Mac is left to ponder what’s more important—family or power? Before all can be resolved, Benjamin must hurry to Hermit Hill to rescue Jessica and end an old family feud that runs deeper than he could ever imagine.

The Ending Feud (Kingdom at the End of the Driveway)

Animals

A sudden loss in Haverhill leaves an old family friend behind, 18-year-olds Augustus and Allister Biggs have just the thing to get Bud Persly's mind off of his mother's death - the mysterious, yet charming, J.Q. Lazarus and his band of quirky carnies. With the ring leader in need of land for his upcoming two-week carnival, the Biggs twins persuade Bud to let J.Q. use his newly-inherited property. But when Augustus starts to question the ring leader's true intentions, he discovers a secret too horrifying to imagine. In a race against time, Augustus must act quickly to save his friends and Haverhill before they are changed forever.

The Traveling Carnival

Throughout our lives, outside of faith and family, nothing is more important than our values. For the past 25 years, 16 core/intrinsic values have been instituted into the Kansas State University football program. Hall of Fame football coach Bill Snyder's 16 Goals for Success is now the focal point of Take It from Me. All generations will enjoy these life lessons in this 32-page illustrated family book.

Take It from Me

Bill Snyder

The Grave Pursuit

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Dalton Risner gives his Christian-based message to make the world a better place in this beautifully-illustrated children's book. Whether it's a kid getting bullied or a lonely person needing comfort, it all starts with two words - Rise Up.

Rise Up

Dalton Risner

I Believe in You

Tom Osborne

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