Counting Thyme

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  • Reading time:6 mins read

Infinite Books Presents Counting Thyme By Melanie Conklin About the book When eleven-year-old Thyme Owens’ little brother, Val, is accepted into a new cancer drug trial, it’s just the second chance that he needs. But it also means the Owens family has to move to New York, thousands of miles away from Thyme’s best friend and everything she knows and loves. The island of Manhattan doesn’t exactly inspire new beginnings, but Thyme tries to embrace the change for what it is: temporary.After Val’s treatment shows real promise and Mr. Owens accepts a full-time position in the city, Thyme has to…

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Introducing Wandering Spirits: Modern Fables by Salman Ansari

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  • Reading time:3 mins read

Otterpine is charmed to announce the release of Wandering Spirits: Modern Fables by Salman Ansari. Inspired by timeless classics like The Little Prince, these stories will inspire wisdom, reflection, and joy in the heart of any reader, young and old.  The enchanting tales of Wandering Spirits are dotted with playful illustrations  meticulously crafted by the author. As the writer, illustrator, and narrator, Salman poured his polymath spirit into the creation of this book as an extension of his successful newsletter, Quick Brown Fox. At Otterpine, we are overjoyed to support creatives like Salman in the design, production, and fulfillment of…

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Wandering Spirits

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  • Reading time:5 mins read

Wandering Spirits Modern Fables By Salman Ansari The world of Wandering Spirits is dotted with delightful illustrations, capturing profoundly relatable yet imaginative quests featuring a turtle, horse, bird, and other animal friends, which are sure to captivate the heart and soul of any reader. About the book Wandering Spirits is written, illustrated, and narrated by Salman Ansari, an imaginative intellectual with a playful, creative mind. Inspired by classic books like The Little Prince, these wise fables begin when a boy grieving the loss of his father meets a talking lake. The clever lake charms the boy with fantastical tales of…

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My Grandpa Chuck

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  • Reading time:5 mins read

My Grandpa Chuck By Spencer Reese Spencer Reese, author of The Military Money Manual, collaborated with Otterpine to create this one-of-a-kind, heartfelt tribute to Spencer's grandfather, Charles. My Grandpa Chuck is a beautifully illustrated tale that captures Charles' adventurous spirit while preserving his legacy for generations to come. Spencer and his family hold this heirloom project closely to their hearts, so this book is for their private use only. About the book Written with love, this heritage project captures moments from a life well-lived. Grandpa Chuck's life was full of extraordinary adventures and surprising twists, like falling into a swap…

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Charlie Walks

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  • Reading time:4 mins read

Charlie Walks By Daniel Bourke Charlie Walks intricately merges technology and literature, narrating the journey of Charlie, a programmer yearning to be a writer. Bourke's writing mirrors the voice in one's head finding expression through a typewriter. Bourke's novel is a captivating exploration of personal growth, seamlessly blending the realms of programming, writing, and the human experience in a thought-provoking narrative. About the book Charlie's a funambulist, a tightrope walker, walking between head and heart between city and nature between a good path and a real path a known path and his own between being a hider and being a seeker…

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The Magic Sphere

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  • Reading time:4 mins read

2023 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist The Magic Sphere By Vivienne Palin Join Chloe and her friends on a magical adventure as they attempt to unravel the mystery behind their unusual dilemma—and fix it before it’s too late. Reluctant readers will connect with this imaginative and fast-paced story—and be inspired that it was written by a kid like them! The book is perfect for fans of fantasy, mystery, and adventure, and books about fairies, magic, and friendship. About the book 15-year-old author Vivienne Palin’s The Magic Sphere is a warm-hearted fantasy adventure sure to delight ages 8–12. With charming…

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Introducing String Theories: Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist by Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman

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  • Reading time:5 mins read

Otterpine is delighted to announce the release of String Theories by renowned guitarists Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman. This modern guide for guitarists is our first music-centered book release, and we’re quite jazzed about it! Adam and Ethan joined their musical forces to create this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource for musicians that is structured for a lifetime of learning and is suitable for any guitar player at any level of experience. There are a lot of books for beginning guitarists out there, but this one is unique in that it also speaks to people at various points in their musical journeys—including…

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