Books published by Belle Isle Books

Every once in an eon, when the Earth eclipses the moon on a winter solstice, an immortal is born under a witching moon. Anne has always had the strangest feelings-memories she couldn't place; strangers she inexplicably yearned for. After she rescues the enigmatic Phillip from a shipwreck, her comfortable life on the island of Cusabo is shattered, and the mystery of her destiny starts to fall into place. Anne leaves behind the life she's always known and sets out with Phillip on an arduous journey to Amaranth, where her ancient family awaits her. But the path is dark and daunting, and Anne's powers have only just begun to manifest.

Five-year old McKinley is a good kid, but on Christmas day all he can think about is presents! It takes one story, some family creativity, and a few extraordinary visitors to help McKinley remember that family is the most important gift!

Marriage counselor Lori Epting shares both her own and her clients' stories of marital conflict, compromise, and forgiveness to help guide couples from separation and heartache to connection, security, and trust.

2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards FinalistAfter graduating high school, Abigail achieves her childhood dream of getting her CDL and learning to drive 18-wheelers. That''s where she meets a big roadblock: due to federal age restrictions, she''s too young to drive trucks across state lines. Unsure what to do next, she works as a part-time dump truck driver and part-time receptionist. That is, until she quits her job and relationship on the same day and takes the next flight to Mexico, where she lives for the next four months. Come with Abigail on a journey to self-respect and self-discovery.

One young political science professor stands with the student body against the tyrannical leadership of a small women's college in 1969.

All kinds of wildlife claim the peaceful woods of Wicomico as their home-so when deforestation threatens the woodland, its quirky residents band together to protect it, no matter what it takes.

A lonely young girl with a physical disability befriends a pink river dolphin that has become trapped in the river near her home. When the weather turns cold and the dolphin becomes sick, the girl must choose between keeping her new friend, and doing the right thing.

Marco Polo's little brother, Peter Polo, jumps at the chance to cross China on his first mission for the Great Khan. But can he solve the mystery of the Snow Beast and save the people of Hunza . . . before it's too late?

Âllo, mon chéri! Join Chloe, a mouse from Paris, and Philippe, her American cousin, as they explore a little house on Maine’s coast. Together, they’ll scurry from the top of the attic to the basement floor. But they’ll have to watch out—the humans are home and cats lurk about! Come along with these mischievous mice for a summer adventure you won’t soon forget!

Before the Foundation of the World examines the nature of good and evil in God's creation. Using poetry and song lyrics, this collection offers a celebration of joy in response to God's covenant with man. From Christmas poems to simple lullabies, the author paints a vivid picture of the incredible experience of wonder in a world of God's design. An extended exchange in Appendix I with "The Father of Lies" ("Pater Mendaciorum") and the promises of Christian faith reflects our reconciliation with God and explores the redemption of mankind in the face of radical evil. Journeying from the psychology of evil to the good news of the spirit, Before the Foundation of the World speaks to the ways of God, embodying gratitude and love as the foundation for mature Christian belief.

There is grit and joy in life.You can eat a peach,taste the soft silky sweetness of the fruit,and still catch a flake of pit in your mouth.I'll take the unwelcome to get at the heart.Come and visit the orchard with me;We'll shake the trees and give out bushels of joy.("Grit & Joy" by Anne Poarch)

Molly's little sister, Katie, was born with Down syndrome, but that's never stopped her from doing anything! She helps with chores, makes new friends, and every morning without fail, she helps Molly pick out the wackiest, mis-matchiest socks she can find to wear to school. Join Molly and Katie on a journey of kindness, acceptance, and finding the courage to be different, no matter what!

In this collection, as in her first book, Impressions Behind the Pink Ribbon, Norma explores a range of emotions and trials only a woman facing her own death can experience. A true and rich testament that only the examined life is worth living, she probes the depths and meaning of honesty, hope, friendship, and faith, as well as her own fear, isolation, heartache, and failures. For Norma, life was a kaleidoscope of miracles and experiences she felt compelled to capture in her writing, and had she lived, she would have penned many more books. We regret that this is her final manifesto of life, love, and hope.

In the land of Kama, the stars are magical and constellations determine the future. Stars can even grant a person the power of astromy, enabling them to manipulate elements of nature. However, only one person is destined to be king. But of course, not everyone believes in the stars, and dark forces lurk with their own plans for the world.Brian, the teenage son of a legendary warrior, is fated to possess the gift of earth astromy, but he can barely lift a rock. With a villainous overlord ruling the town, Brian needs to develop his skills -- and quickly. But then a strange boy appears in the woods, and Brian has the feeling there's more to this kid than meets the eye. It's a race against evil and against the odds to rightfully throne the king of the stars.

In this candid memoir of a classic American boyhood, Greg Drost-teacher, family man, and self-taught surfer-takes a moment to look back on the events that led him to where he is today. From summer hijinks and schoolboy woes, through hardship and heartbreak, and down the long and winding road to self-discovery, this delightful collection of anecdotes is more than the story of one man's coming of age. It is an examination of all those moments, great and small, that shape us into the people we grow up to be.

Where do animals go when they leave this world? After losing their family dog, a little girl and her brother embark on a magical voyage aboard a flying ark to seek the answer to that question.Come aboard this adventure into the great beyond!

When Molly Tynes learns of an impending attack on a neighboring town, she mounts her horse without hesitation, risking life and limb to warn and protect her community. Four mountains, rough trails, and wild animals stand between Molly and her journey's end. Through this legendary tale of a courageous Civil War-era woman, the storytelling tradition of Southwest Virginia lives on.

Shiver me timbers! Pirates and parrots, mummies and mermaids-get ready for these fun and funky creatures to tickle your funny bone and send a chill down your spine! Between the lines of these eerie poems, a lady pirate fights her battles in stolen ball gowns, a cannibal decides to become a vegetarian, and a ghost hitches a ride in the family car. You'd better get started: it's all hands on deck!

As Little Bella snuggles down for bed, she looks out her window and can't believe what she sees! Fireflies illuminate a nighttime wonderland that unfolds right before her eyes, revealing the many woodland creatures that live just outside her home.