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THE BOY, THE BOAT, AND THE BEAST
When a boy wakes up on a beach alone and with no memory, he has to face his biggest fears before finding his way home. (Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster)
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ARROW
A boy with a limb difference is the only hope to save a magical hidden rainforest. But first, if he must decide who from the outside world he can trust. (Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster)
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AMERICAN HORSE TALES: HOLLYWOOD
Juniper and her horse Able learn that being part of their favorite TV show is more difficult than they had imagined. (Book 2 in the series from Penguin Workshop)
READ MOREPraise for Samantha’s Books
ARROW: “A compelling adventure about resilience, hope, and learning to trust your own heart.”
~Lynne KellyAward-winning author of Song for a Whale
THE BOY, THE BOAT, AND THE BEAST: “Lyrical and hauntingly beautiful, this is a story for everyone who’s had to learn to face their fears.”
~Jennifer A. NielsenNew York Times best-selling author of The False Prince series and the Mark of the Thief series
THE BOY, THE BOAT, AND THE BEAST: “[A] well-crafted mystery thriller… [that] speaks to the deepest level of heart and psyche.”
~Susan VaughtEdgar Award-winning author of Me and Sam-Sam Handle the Apocalypse
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