{"title":"K. A. Young","description":"K. A. Young is author of several articles and stories in children's magazines and other publications. She graduated from the Institute of Children's Literature after revising a failed assignment into one that her writing coach recommended she turn into a book; this is that book. When asked by a group of sixth-grade fans why she enjoys writing for middle-grade readers, she replied, \"Because you let your favorite books help shape the person you're becoming. That's an awesome honor and responsibility for me, as an author.\" Besides living in her imagination, she enjoys being home with her husband in Wood County, surrounded by pines, oaks, petrified wood, and her husband's wood and stone art.","products":[{"product_id":"the-pureblood-vampire-huntress-book-2-of-the-blood-magic-series-paperback","title":"The Pureblood Vampire Huntress: Book 2 of The Blood Magic Series - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Evicka is two, her mother and she are sent away to a safe house. Every coven leader wants them dead, especially her. She is the very first pureblood vampire hunter, a dangerous crossbreed to the rest of the vampire world.One night, a raid takes place in their home and Evicka is hidden away, while her mother stands against the intruders. A pureblood vampire takes her mother away, but she has no idea who it is.Her father has always been shrouded in mystery. Evicka has been told numerous times, that if she were to know her father, it would jeopardize both their lives. Every day she asks herself, why?It has been 200 years since the vampires made their presence known, enslaving humankind.Evicka plans on tracking down every coven leader and slaughtering them, including the King, until she finds her mother. But, not without raising a small army of hunters by her side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68280733139167,"sku":"9781794555495","price":10.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/xth1IFVGMv9781794555495.webp?v=1792752683"},{"product_id":"man-in-the-moon-paperback","title":"Man in the Moon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaxey Dove is the youngest sixth-grader in her class and her friends suddenly distance themselves from her, no longer interested in playing make-believe. Meet this girl whose imagination defies reality. -Will she convince Mrs. Cannon to let her star in a play ... even though she stutters? -Will she get revenge for their taunting and lies, or will she be a true friend to Angel, who also wants the starring role, and Rory, who has been acting so strangely? -Will she control her imagination to solve the Holiday Hoodlum mystery? -Will she cling to dreams of an absentee father or accept Mama's boyfriend? -Will she be able to face reality and still believe in the Man in the Moon? These readers decided to find out. Here's what they had to say: **\"Ah, the memories of growing up in a small, rural community...K. A. Young has captured them in Man in the Moon....the struggles of friendships, recognition, acceptance, and personal victories through the eyes of a very REAL girl, Maxey. K. A. Young addresses contemporary issues with humor and sensitivity. The important role of family--whether single, blended, or traditional--is clearly demonstrated throughout this engaging story.\" --Joleen Yeager **\"Man in the Moon portrays the struggles, the achievements, and the emotional and spiritual growth of a young girl. It's easy reading, realistic, a really delightful story.\" --Elizabeth Caldwell Barrett **\"A true to life, wonderful story with great character lessons. A great book to help build self-esteem in children who are lacking confidence.\" --Vicki Clark, Elementary Teacher **\"Man in the Moon can be read by anyone from age 8 to 80. You'll enjoy each character and adventure. It would be a pleasure to read or give as a gift.\" --Helen Perry, Counselor #Man in the Moon is the first of three stand-alone books that tell different stories but share some of the main characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68357842731231,"sku":"9780970899965","price":8.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/BcbavQ8oEc9780970899965.webp?v=1793519431"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/k-a-young.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}