**Note that reviews prior to Oct 17, 2013 are for a different edition of Outbreak not published by Pants On Fire Press.**  It begins with a flight into Heathrow Airport. It ends up at Matt Hawkins’ front gate, in a crowd of savage, lumbering bodies. An epidemic is sweeping Great Britain, transforming countless victims into mindless predators and forcing Matt and his little brother, Danny, out of the safety of their late parents’ privileged legacy and into a rapidly changing world. Every day is vital. Every action counts. As the brothers make alliances and learn to defend themselves and their home against an unthinkable enemy, choices are made, some with devastating consequences. In the midst of this nightmarish fight to survive, Matt begins to learn what is truly important to him, and exactly what it means to be human. Bursting with Craig Jones’ signature swift pacing and squirm inducing details, this is a story destined for your library.

Outbreak: The Zombie Apocalypse

Teen & Young Adult

Powers, David M. F.

Jones, Craig

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Pants On Fire Press

Mississippi, the late 1950s. After the death of his father, eleven-year-old Jory Sheppard runs away from an unwanted life in foster care. Trying to make it on his own, he is caught in a violent storm on the Mississippi River, but when he is rescued from the raging waters by an old black man named Moses, it becomes the event that will change his life. 
Taken into Moses’ family as one of their own, Jory is introduced to a world so familiar and yet so very different from the one he once knew. As he learns and grows under the benevolent care of his new family, he struggles to make sense of the society in which he lives—a society that would spit on a man such as Moses simply because his skin is black, and make every effort to rip Jory from the family he loves. 
Quickly entrenched in a struggle that is much bigger than himself, Jory must learn the difference between what feels necessary and what is right, what pity is, and what hate is. If he wants to fight the injustice and uncertainty that surrounds him, he must learn what it really means to stand up for what he believes in.

My Water Path

Joseph, Timothy

Literature & Fiction

In an attempt to protect their families, Livia and Adam set out in a search for answers that would change their lives forever. While on the run, Livia and Adam crossed paths with Daniel, who had been searching for genetically enhanced teens. But getting out from under The Agency's radar has not been easy. After being ambushed by the leader of The Agency that created them-a desperate attempt to claim what they lost just over a decade earlier-Livia was forced to leave Adam behind, barely escaping to safety with Daniel. Now under the control of The Agency, Adam is serving the purpose for which he was created. Manipulated to forget his love for Livia and his past, he lives a life crafted by fake memories that enslave him to a life of following the orders of the agency. Now Adam battles with vivid "dreams" of a life he does not remember and the strong connection he feels to the girl with familiar blue eyes. The desire for vengeance propels Livia and Daniel into a dangerous race to disrupt the destructive string of events that The Agency initiated seventeen years earlier. As they travel across parts of North America in search of other teens who are just like them, Livia will face an ethical battle over genetics, loyalty, and love. The race is on, and it is up to Livia to destroy The Agency and rescue Adam, but even if she succeeds at saving him, there are no guarantees she'll able to save the deep connection they once shared.

Awakened (Resilient)

Vanasse, Patricia

Children's Books

**The Pigeon Man, by Joel Stein, has been included in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection.** What happens when an unlikely threesome is thrown together by circumstance? Fate intervenes and three lives are changed forever. Danny Simon, a 13 year old Jewish refugee, lost his entire family in Poland to the Holocaust. Now he must adapt to a new life in America -- with an aunt and uncle he never met. It is not easy for him. Images of his horrifying ordeal often come to visit him at night. And he must contend with neighborhood bullies. But his life takes a turn in a different direction when he tries to rescue a wounded pigeon. That’s when he meets Mike Delaney; a man whose past is filled with secrets. And so, a Jewish refugee, a battle weary war veteran, and a wounded pigeon form an unlikely bond. Together they will learn valuable lessons from one another. And together they must find a way to heal old wounds. Only then can they begin life anew.

The Pigeon Man

Stein, Joel Edward

*** Accelerated Reader Book - AR Quiz No. 163693 EN - 8 Points *** A post-apocalyptic tale in which the earth is hit with a solar superstorm, and 15-year-old Bracken and his family must figure out how to survive without electricity. Bracken is a typical teenage boy, more interested in the angles of the girl’s exposed back teasing him from the seat ahead of him than in anything the geometry teacher could present. His life is filled with school, video games, and thoughts of girls, not necessarily in that order. Life just flows along uneventfully and unacknowledged, like the electricity that courses through the power lines — until PF (Power Failure) Day. On PF Day, the sun strikes Bracken’s world with an unseen surge of electromagnetic fury, which cripples power stations and burns transformers to crispy nuggets of regret. 
 No one in Bracken’s world had ever thought about how much they depended on electrical power, but now, without it, they are plunged into survival mode. Without electricity there is no communication, no modern conveniences, and soon, no modern means of transportation, as the reserves of refined gasoline run dry. Worse still is the failure of the water and sewer systems, the impossibility of getting food and supplies to people living in cities, and the deaths of millions of people from starvation, disease, and lack of medical care. 
 Bracken soon realizes how lucky he is to live on a farm in the Midwest. What seemed like a dull and backwards life before is now the greatest chance for survival in what seems like a powerless world. Food, water, and heat are readily available, although hard work is required to make use of them. Bracken and his family must learn to survive like their ancestors, who settled their land. Told in the first person, Bracken tells the story of how they not only survive, but how PF Day actually makes their lives better and more satisfying.

How I Became A Teenage Survivalist

Julie L. Casey

The innocence of Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar with a touch of attitude. "Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me? I'm not a caterpillar. I'm a butterfly without wings." When a caterpillar spots a green leaf waving from the top of a tree, he does not think twice about the dangers lurking about. Instead, he comes up with a plan to trick those who would otherwise eat him. A Butterfly Without Wings is the charming story of a hungry, self-confident, and determined caterpillar that refuses to let obstacles stop him from reaching for his goal. The caterpillar proves that if you believe in yourself and set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. With snappy dialogue, humor, and perfect pacing, award-winning author David M. F. Powers captures the spirit of determination and self-confidence. Powers' spirited text is perfectly paired with artist Natalia's colorful and very lively artwork. Parents and their children will love reading and re-reading this celebration of self confidence.

A Butterfly Without Wings

Animals

Quand une chenille rep re une feuille verte ondulant la cime d'un arbre, elle fonce bille en t te sans se soucier des emb ches qui jalonnent le parcours. Au lieu de cela, elle labore un stratag me et chemine avec une volont de fer jusqu' la feuille. Voici la belle histoire d'une chenille qui a un petit creux, de la confiance revendre et qui est r solue atteindre son objetcif co te que co te en d pit des obstacles qui entravent sa route. La chenille est la preuve vivante que lorsqu'on croit en soi et qu'on se donne les moyens de r ussir, on peut tout accomplir.73. travers des dialogues vivants truff s de pointes d'humour et d livr s un rythme bien cadenc , David M. F. Powers, auteur d j prim , retranscrit parfaitement les notions de d termination et de confiance en soi. La prose inspir e de Powers se marie merveille avec l'univers chatoyant de Natasha. l'illustratrice Les parents et leurs enfants ne se lasseront pas de cette ode la confiance en soi.A Butterfly Without Wings would not exist without my children. It began as their bedtime story and quickly became part of their nighttime routine. It has been years since those nights, but I can still hear their small voices speaking the caterpillar's lines - "Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me?" I am extremely delighted to share this story, and I hope you and your children find years of delight in it. - David M. F. PowersWhen a caterpillar spots a green leaf waving from the top of a tree, he does not think twice about the dangers lurking about. Instead, he comes up with a plan to trick those who would otherwise eat him.A Butterfly Without Wings is the charming story of a hungry, self-confident, and determined caterpillar that refuses to let obstacles stop him from reaching for his goal. The caterpillar proves that if you believe in yourself and set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. With snappy dialogue, humor, and perfect pacing, award-winning author David M. F. Powers captures the spirit of determination and self-confidence.Powers' spirited text is perfectly paired with artist Natalia's colorful and very lively artwork. Parents and their children will love reading and re-reading this celebration of self confidence.

Un papillon sans ailes (French Edition)

IT IS SIX DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS and incredibly weird things are happening in 11-year-old Jakob’s Florida neighborhood. His best friends—Logan, Shig and Fleep—are convinced their Christmas is in danger, and then live snowmen strangely appear and confirm the threat. Jakob dismisses the bizarre events as nothing more than an elaborate hoax concocted by the bully down the street who suddenly demands the impossible: that Jakob catch Santa ... or else!Accelerated Reader Quiz #150476 (BL: 4.5, Pts: 9, MG)Awards: Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner (Children's/Juvenile Fiction)

Catching Santa (The Kringle Chronicles)

A Butterfly Without Wings would not exist without my children. It began as their bedtime story and quickly became part of their nighttime routine. It has been years since those nights, but I can still hear their small voices speaking the caterpillar’s lines – “Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me?” I am extremely delighted to share this story, and I hope you and your children find years of delight in it. – David M. F. Powers When a caterpillar spots a green leaf waving from the top of a tree, he does not think twice about the dangers lurking about. Instead, he comes up with a plan to trick those who would otherwise eat him. A Butterfly Without Wings is the charming story of a hungry, self-confident, and determined caterpillar that refuses to let obstacles stop him from reaching for his goal. The caterpillar proves that if you believe in yourself and set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. With snappy dialogue, humor, and perfect pacing, award-winning author David M. F. Powers captures the spirit of determination and self-confidence. Powers’ spirited text is perfectly paired with artist Natalia’s colorful and very lively artwork. Parents and their children will love reading and re-reading this celebration of self confidence.

*** Accelerated Reader Book - AR Quiz No. 163449 EN - 5 Points ***   Awards: 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner (Children's/Juvenile Fiction)   The Weir family has just arrived in Dusk, North Carolina, one of the most haunted cities in America, to scope out some of the town’s 127 reported “paranormal properties,” which just happens to be the name of their own ghost hunting show: Paranormal Properties. What Jake Weir doesn’t know, and what his parents could never imagine, is that Jake can see ghosts! And hear them. And talk back to them! This talent comes in handy when he runs into Dusk’s oldest, most famous ghost: Frank Barrone, a one-time lounge singer made famous by his booze-soaked ballad, “Barroom Eyes.” Frank was gunned down by a local mobster in 1951 and has been searching for his killer ever since. When he learns that Jake can see and hear him, Frank makes young Jake a deal: if Jake will help Frank find his killer, Frank will help his parents find a ghost to film for their upcoming Halloween Special on Public Access TV. Jake enlists the only friend he’s made in Dusk, an overweight tomboy nicknamed “Tank,” to help him track down Frank’s killer. As clues emerge and old leads heat up, Frank and Jake learn they make quite a team. But will Jake find Frank’s killer? And will Frank find a real haunted house in time for the Halloween special? Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this first book in an exciting series. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Paranormal Properties

Lane, Tracy

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Outbreak: The Zombie Apocalypse

My Water Path

Awakened (Resilient)

The Pigeon Man

How I Became A Teenage Survivalist

A Butterfly Without Wings

Un papillon sans ailes (French Edition)

Catching Santa (The Kringle Chronicles)

A Butterfly Without Wings

Paranormal Properties