“Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . .” –Jen McConnel, School Library Journal

Advent Artist Market

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6 December, Alfter-Oedekoven (near Bonn) Germany On St. Nikolaustag (St. Nicholas’ Day, December 6th), bring the whole family to a charming craft fair just outside Bonn, Germany–local artists, tasty local bratwurst, coffee & cake–what’s not to like? Bonus: Got readers ages 9 to 12? I’m bringing my zany fairy tales, perfect for expat families! Here […]

Deleted scenes from LOST WITH LEEKS: Queen Ash and St. Nicholas

metal grill with rope passing through it to dungeon below

LOST WITH LEEKS What would you do if your mother put St. Nick in the dungeon? Eleven-year-old Prince Nero wishes he didn’t have a gift for getting lost! He has to get his team together and lead a rescue mission for St. Nicholas. But his friends don’t want to follow him. A hot air balloon […]