Central Kansas Library System

"Jude Maddox knows nothing of love or even light. He knows only his grim duty as the Hand of Death, to lead the Knights of the Eternal Star into a land filled with nightmares and certain demise. It's only when he sees her--a young woman with wild, amber eyes who's as fierce, defiant, and swift as the shadow beasts themselves--that he feels the warmth of life in his blood. The other Knights may fear their lethal commander, with his hard, merciless...

"Winnie Wednesday has gotten everything she thought she wanted. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, an, overnight, she has become a local celebrity. Unfortunately, it all feels wrong. For one, nobody will believe her about the new nightmare called the Whisperer that's killing hunters each night. Everyone blames the werewolf, even though Winnie is certain the wolf is innocent. On top of that,...

The villainous Audrian Keyes claims to possess the secret of finding Navrashtya, the missing Legendary Beast of the Tundra, which prompts a perilous mission by a team of specialized Lore Keepers to set off in the dangerous Tundra and find Navrashtya no matter the cost.

"Og is a thoughtful monster who stumbles upon a curious creature trapped in a block of ice! Will Og come up with the perfect plan to break the ice, and possibly make a new friend?"--

Bruno is a talented dancer, but he's too shy to bust a move in front of his classmates ... until a special guest visits the school!

My monster struggled on the holiday season, everyone was so polite, without a real reason. All the family came – and everyone turned nice, saying thank you’s and sorry’s not once, but twice.

Something strange is lurking in Danica’s bedroom at night, and it’s downright terrifying! She can’t see it, and she can’t smell it, but boy, can she hear it! Night after night, mysterious noises send shivers down her spine, leaving her wide-eyed and awake in bed, wondering what could be causing such spooky sounds. Her parents think it’s just her imagination, and even Danica starts to wonder if her mind is playing tricks on her, but one fateful...

"The Vasylenko family are all adventurers who love wild places and wild things. All, that is, except young Oktober. He also dreams of adventure, but it's the kind that takes place between the pages of a book, indoors, where it's safe and warm. Unlike the rest of his family, he dreads venturing out where it's cold, wet, and home to a creature he calls the Wilderness. His father assures him the wilderness isn't a monster, but out there, Oktober can...

"A monstrously fun story that puts a wholesome twist on a familiar fear." -- Provided by publisher. Blossom loves jumping snake, swimming in the bog, and playing slime ball. She doesn't love the creepy sounds above her bed that no one else seems to notice. Determined to get to the top of it once and for all, Blossom hatches a plan that leads her to find courage...and a new friend. This is a wholesome twist on a familiar fear that will make you wonder--what...