An adventure on the open sea challenges Ruby to crack the case of a nefarious pirate band while evading the clutches of a vile sea monster and the evil Count von Viscount.

Thirteen-year-old genius and undercover agent Ruby Redfort finds herself dealing with poisonous rumors floating around the community of Twinford that compel her to brush up on her martial arts skills.

Hugh's anger boiled as he hurried down the gravel road. He was angry at Darielle for breaking up with Smokey; he was angry at Smokey for not telling him, and for not having the sense to adjust their plans when his girlfriend backed out. Most of all, he was angry at Amy for making a fool of him by running away. Smokey intended to use his gun on Amy, and Hugh would not stop him. When it was time to collect the money and go, they would leave Amy behind--but...

"Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his school's first openly gay kid. While his family and friends are accepting and supportive, the same can't be said about everyone in their small town. When Jake's dad hangs a comically large pride flag in their front yard in an overblown show of love, the mayor begins to receive complaints. A few people are even concerned the flag will lead to something truly outlandish: a pride parade. Except Jake doesn't...

A collection of thirteen short stories about the ups and downs of being thirteen years old.