Rules versus Friendship . . . What's the verdict? Eleven-year-old Prince Vlad has prepared all his life for his destiny as a Seven Kingdoms judge. He wants to be respected for fairness, like his father, King Pink. When the king decides it's time for real-life practice, Vlad is thrilled to be appointed judge for the Magenta Educational Royal Court for Youth. Unfortunately, his first case is a doozy. His good friend Magellan shows up in court with an illegal baby dragon! Good grief! How can the brand new judge do his duty without losing his friends? __________________ Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map, taking a test in a strange kingdom, or playing by the rules, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales are all about finding more magic in your life. One lucky child gets the perfect leadership gift. If only the fairies would remember the training wheels! __________________ For ages 9 to 12. Read in any order. Perfect for fans of funny, fast-paced fairy tales like Jean Ferris' Once Upon a Marigold or E.G. Foley's The Gryphon Chronicles. Also for friends of entertaining adventure stories. . .with a side of handy life skills. (Jacqueline Davies' The Lemonade Wars, Shannon Hale's Princess Academy or Jessica Day George's Tuesdays at the Castle series) PRAISE FOR THE SERIES Book 1: Trouble With Parsnips “Kids will love every quirky thing about it!” --Kristi Wientge, author, KARMA KHULLAR’S MUSTACHE Book 2: Lost With Leeks "delightful funny book that captures the readers heart from start to finish. A wicked Queen, hot air balloons, a friendly yellow dragon and a Prince with a lot of responsibility and a huge talent for getting lost make for a hilarious journey. . . will definitely be sharing it with my grandchildren." -Sharon Walker, grandparent "a wonderful and fantastical story. . .a great read for older elementary children. . .enjoyed discovering this whimsical world, watching Nero overcome his obstacles, and seeing the growth of characters through the story. . ." -Christina Newcomb "Very cute story. I can't wait to read it with my girls! As someone who has no sense of direction, I love that Nero is directionally challenged also. I hope there are more books to follow. I'd love to read about the other characters or even more adventures with Nero." -Charlotte's Reviews (Goodreads) Book 2.5: Trouble at the Valentine Factory "Gr 4-7–Decher's fourth book in the "Seven Kingdoms" series is a zany story of ingenuity and collaboration. Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull, especially not with fairies popping by to ask for favors and a cranky queen creating candies that will put a spell on anyone who eats them." --Jen McConnel, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Book 3: Under Pressure With A Squash "Whimsy and adventure at every turn! . . . another wonderful read. Funny, delightful and whimsical story of two royal siblings who learn what leadership requires. Smiles for readers of all ages who will relate with the troubles these two face in doing what must be done - whether it's learning multiplication tables or utilizing archery skills!" —Eileen Schnabel, author, ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SUBMARINE

Will the Seven Kingdoms be the friendliest place in the world? Or the rudest? The eleven-year-old royal Saffron twins--Princess Saffy and Prince Magellan--have to save the Seven Kingdoms from the Blackfly Queen's dangerous new magical candies! The trouble starts when the Blackfly Queen introduces a brand-new holiday guaranteed to make her the most beloved queen in the Seven Kingdoms: Valentine's Day!?! This year, Valentine's Day falls on the same day as the Rose Monday Parade. Instead of delighting the crowds with traditional candies, the queen has a dastardly plan. She's making Consternation Hearts with magical powers, a.k.a. candy hearts with messages good for every day of the year. . .like "Go to the Water Dungeon!" __________________ Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map, or taking a test in a strange kingdom, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales are all about finding more magic in your life. One lucky child gets the perfect leadership gift. If only the fairies would remember the training wheels! __________________ For ages 9 to 12. Read in any order. Perfect for fans of funny, fast-paced fairy tales like Jean Ferris' Once Upon a Marigold or E.G. Foley's The Gryphon Chronicles. Also for friends of entertaining adventure stories. . .with a side of handy life skills. (Jacqueline Davies' The Lemonade Wars, Shannon Hale's Princess Academy or Jessica Day George’s Tuesdays at the Castle series) Keywords: Valentine’s Day; cupids; bees; preteen; coming of age; magic; friendship; humorous school story; back to school gift; birthday gift; funny books for kids

"Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . ." --Jen McConnel, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL For ages 9 to 12. Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map, taking a test in a strange kingdom, or standing up for your friends, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales are about finding the magic in life. Could You Stick Up For a Giant? When the beloved Mr. Giant keels over in the Royal Marigold Restaurant, it’s a recipe for trouble for eleven-year-old Prince William of Marigold! Find the cure for Mr. Giant's mysterious sleeping sickness and cook up a plan to prevent a War on Giants? Phew! Years ago, his family was warmly welcomed by the Seven Kingdoms. Suddenly, it's William's job to remind everyone how to make friends!? Fee, Fie, Foe, FUN! More Books in This Series: Trouble With Parsnips Lost With Leeks Trouble at the Valentine Factory Under Pressure With a Squash: The Multiplication Problem Rule Trouble: The Case of the Illegal Dragon Praise for the Series: "Gr 4-7–Decher's fourth book in the "Seven Kingdoms" series is a zany story of ingenuity and collaboration. Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull, especially not with fairies popping by to ask for favors and a cranky queen creating candies that will put a spell on anyone who eats them." [Trouble at the Valentine Factory]--Jen McConnel, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL “Kids will love every quirky thing about it!” [Trouble With Parsnips]--Kristi Wientge, author, KARMA KHULLAR’S MUSTACHE "delightful funny book that captures the readers heart from start to finish. A wicked Queen, hot air balloons, a friendly yellow dragon and a Prince with a lot of responsibility and a huge talent for getting lost make for a hilarious journey. . . will definitely be sharing it with my grandchildren." [Lost With Leeks] -Sharon Walker, grandparent "a wonderful and fantastical story. . .a great read for older elementary children. . .enjoyed discovering this whimsical world, watching Nero overcome his obstacles, and seeing the growth of characters through the story. . ." [Lost With Leeks] -Christina Newcomb "Very cute story. I can't wait to read it with my girls! As someone who has no sense of direction, I love that Nero is directionally challenged also. I hope there are more books to follow. I'd love to read about the other characters or even more adventures with Nero." [Lost With Leeks]-Charlotte's Reviews (Goodreads) "Whimsy and adventure at every turn! . . . another wonderful read. Funny, delightful and whimsical story of two royal siblings who learn what leadership requires. Smiles for readers of all ages who will relate with the troubles these two face in doing what must be done - whether it's learning multiplication tables or utilizing archery skills!" [Under Pressure With A Squash:The Multiplication Problem]—Eileen Schnabel, author, ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SUBMARINE

First book in an excellent series for ages 9 to 12! ****************************************************** It's like The King's Speech, but for kids! When it's save-the-kingdom time, a nameless princess has to use her whole toolbox. . . Organizing a party is hard! When you're a behind-the-scenes inventor princess, it's even worse. But when your royal parents fall ill with croquet fever? All they want to do is play croquet! The pressure's on! Then your royal aunt burns down the castle. . . And your fairy godmother's booby-trapped gift means. . . No one hears you at all! What's a princess to do? Can she finally use the one tool that's never worked. . .her quiet voice? __________________ About A Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale Series If you're looking for kids books that ignite curiosity, you've come to the right place! Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map or taking a test in a strange kingdom, these exciting children's books are about finding more magic in your life. One lucky child gets the perfect leadership gift. If only the fairies would remember the training wheels! Yiiiiiiiikes! __________________ For ages 9 to 12. The books can be read in any order. Perfect for fans of funny, fast-paced fairy tales like Jean Ferris' Once Upon a Marigold or E.G. Foley's The Gryphon Chronicles or Wade Albert White's The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes. Also for friends of entertaining adventure stories. . .with a side of handy life skills. (Jacqueline Davies' The Lemonade Wars or Shannon Hale's Princess Academy.) Editorial Reviews “This nameless princess is a fabulously different kind of hero. I rooted for her triumph with every page turn." —Deborah Halverson, award-winning author, editor “Kids will love every quirky thing about it!” --Kristi Wientge, author, KARMA KHULLAR’S MUSTACHE “I love the premise of hiding in plain sight. The concept that a kid could go through childhood - and life - without feeling they are being heard or seen is such an important topic . . . I know a lot of kids will be drawn to this!” --Halli Gomez, author: LIST OF TEN, contributing author: BRAVE NEW GIRLS: TALES OF HEROINES WHO HACK “Emotionally engaging. I feel much sympathy for [the nameless princess], yet at the same time her parents and all their inadequacies are so endearing.” --Michelle Leonard, contributing author, BRAVE NEW GIRLS: STORIES OF GIRLS WHO SCIENCE AND SCHEME, Young Adult (Sci-Fi Anthology for ages 12+) “I love all the rich details like the Blackflies, the goldfish in the moat, the sluices carrying the desserts . . .” --Karin Lefranc, author, I WANT TO EAT YOUR BOOKS What readers are saying: Love this super-original fairy tale! “This is a terrifically inventive tale about a princess (the youngest of 15 children) who needs a name, fast—and the clock is ticking. . .The stakes are high, not only for her but for the whole kingdom, and I found myself reading faster and faster as I neared the end. I also fell in love with the entire Cochem Kingdom, a wonderfully quirky place where the characters are obsessed with library books (yay!), good quality parsnip fries, and excellent, rollicking speeches. What a fun, satisfying read!” —Susan Gilbert-Collins Trouble with Parsnips isn’t like any other book I’ve ever read. I would love to read more by the author. I give this book 5/5 stars as it is a great book, and I loved every single part of it. Have fun reading! -Amy, expert reader and Books Are Gems blogger. Keywords: Children’s Books, kids books, princess stories, adventure books, story books in English for kids, stories for 10 year olds, girl inventor, primary school, elementary school, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales

"Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . ." --Jen McConnel, School Library Journal For ages 9 to 12. Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map, or taking a test in a strange kingdom, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales are about finding more magic in life. Three full-length books in one! Follow the hilarious adventures of a princess who defends her castle and wins a name for herself, a perpetually lost prince who learns how to lead, and a team of royal twins who face test after test to protect their beloved dragon. Trouble With Parsnips, A Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale, 1; Lost With Leeks, A Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale, 2; and Under Pressure With a Squash: The Multiplication Problem, A Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale, 3 Now in a single volume! MORE BOOKS IN THE SERIES Trouble at the Valentine Factory Rule Trouble: The Case of the Illegal Dragon Giant Trouble: The Mystery of the Magic Beans (March 2024) PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "Gr 4-7–Decher’s fourth book in the “Seven Kingdoms” series is a zany story of ingenuity and collaboration. Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull, especially not with fairies popping by to ask for favors and a cranky queen creating candies that will put a spell on anyone who eats them."[Trouble at the Valentine Factory] --Jen McConnel, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL "Kids will love every quirky thing about it!" [Trouble With Parsnips] --Kristi Wientge, author, KARMA KHULLAR'S MUSTACHE "delightful funny book that captures the readers heart from start to finish. A wicked Queen, hot air balloons, a friendly yellow dragon and a Prince with a lot of responsibility and a huge talent for getting lost make for a hilarious journey. . . will definitely be sharing it with my grandchildren." [Lost With Leeks] -Sharon Walker, grandparent "a wonderful and fantastical story. . .a great read for older elementary children. . .enjoyed discovering this whimsical world, watching Nero overcome his obstacles, and seeing the growth of characters through the story. . ." [Lost With Leeks] -Christina Newcomb "Very cute story. I can't wait to read it with my girls! As someone who has no sense of direction, I love that Nero is directionally challenged also. I hope there are more books to follow. I'd love to read about the other characters or even more adventures with Nero."[Lost With Leeks] -Charlotte's Reviews (Goodreads) "Whimsy and adventure at every turn! . . . another wonderful read. Funny, delightful and whimsical story of two royal siblings who learn what leadership requires. Smiles for readers of all ages who will relate with the troubles these two face in doing what must be done - whether it's learning multiplication tables or utilizing archery skills!" [Under Pressure With A Squash: The Multiplication Problem] —Eileen Schnabel, author, ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SUBMARINE KEYWORDS: preteen; coming of age; magic; humorous school story; back to school gift; birthday gift; submarine; hot air balloon;

"Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . ." -Jen McConnel, School Library Journal. Some problems multiply faster than others . . . Eleven-year-old Princess Saffy hits the bullseye every time. Tests ARE the point. Prince Magellan’s whole heart is in his map projects. Tests are pointless. When their beloved dragon gets them in trouble with the Fairy Kingdom, the Saffron twins must face the ultimate test! How can they beat the PRESSURE? Get on board the Hubbard submarine and find out! OhOOOOGA! OhOOOOOOOGA! Dive! Dive! WHY READ SEVEN KINGDOMS FAIRY TALES? Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map or taking a test in a strange kingdom, SEVEN KINGDOMS FAIRY TALES are all about finding more magic in your life. One lucky child (or set of twins!) gets the perfect leadership gift. If only the fairies would remember the training wheels! Yiiiiiiiikes! __________________ For ages 9 to 12. Read in any order. Perfect for fans of funny, fast-paced fairy tales like Jean Ferris' Once Upon a Marigold or E.G. Foley's The Gryphon Chronicles. Also for friends of entertaining adventure stories. . .with a side of handy life skills. (Jacqueline Davies' The Lemonade Wars or Shannon Hale's Princess Academy.) MORE BOOKS IN THE SERIES: Trouble With Parsnips Lost With Leeks Trouble at the Valentine Factory Rule Trouble: The Case of the Illegal Dragon Giant Trouble: The Mystery of the Magic Beans (coming March 2024!) PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: Book 1 Trouble With Parsnips “Kids will love every quirky thing about it!” --Kristi Wientge, author, KARMA KHULLAR’S MUSTACHE “I love the premise of hiding in plain sight. The concept that a kid could go through childhood - and life - without feeling they are being heard or seen is such an important topic . . . I know a lot of kids will be drawn to this!” --Halli Gomez, contributing author, BRAVE NEW GIRLS: TALES OF HEROINES WHO HACK “Emotionally engaging. I feel much sympathy for [the nameless princess], yet at the same time her parents and all their inadequacies are so endearing.” --Michelle Leonard, contributing author, BRAVE NEW GIRLS: STORIES OF GIRLS WHO SCIENCE AND SCHEME, Young Adult (Sci-Fi Anthology for ages 12+) “I love all the rich details like the Blackflies, the goldfish in the moat, the sluices carrying the desserts . . .” --Karin Lefranc, author, I WANT TO EAT YOUR BOOKS Book 2: Lost With Leeks "delightful funny book that captures the readers heart from start to finish. A wicked Queen, hot air balloons, a friendly yellow dragon and a Prince with a lot of responsibility and a huge talent for getting lost make for a hilarious journey. . . will definitely be sharing it with my grandchildren." -Sharon Walker "a wonderful and fantastical story. . .a great read for older elementary children. . .enjoyed discovering this whimsical world, watching Nero overcome his obstacles, and seeing the growth of characters through the story. . ." -Christina Newcomb "Very cute story. I can't wait to read it with my girls! As someone who has no sense of direction, I love that Nero is directionally challenged also. I hope there are more books to follow. I'd love to read about the other characters or even more adventures with Nero." -Charlotte's Reviews (Goodreads) Book 3: Under Pressure With A Squash "Whimsy and adventure at every turn! . . . another wonderful read. Funny, delightful and whimsical story of two royal siblings who learn what leadership requires. Smiles for readers of all ages who will relate with the troubles these two face in doing what must be done - whether it's learning multiplication tables or utilizing archery skills!" —Eileen Schnabel, author, ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SUBMARINE Keywords: Children’s Books, kids books, stories with twins, princess stories, school stories, adventure books, story books in English for kids, stories for 10 year olds, primary school, elementary school, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales

Argh! Twelve-year-old Crown Prince Nero is lost again. How will he ever lead the Blackfly Kingdom? His fairy godfather gave him a magnetic personality to make him charming. Only now he's a trouble-magnet--for compasses, maps and magical creatures. Worse, his royal mom has kidnapped St. Nicholas. Nero's got to map out a rescue right away! WHY READ SEVEN KINGDOMS FAIRY TALES? In each Tale, a fairy godparent gives one lucky child the perfect leadership gift. Abracadabra! If only they'd remember the training wheels! Yiiiiiiikes! Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map or taking a test in a strange kingdom, these Tales are all about finding more magic in your life. PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: Book 1 Trouble With Parsnips: “Kids will love every quirky thing about it!” --Kristi Wientge, author, KARMA KHULLAR’S MUSTACHE “I love the premise of hiding in plain sight. The concept that a kid could go through childhood - and life - without feeling they are being heard or seen is such an important topic . . . I know a lot of kids will be drawn to this!” --Halli Gomez, contributing author, BRAVE NEW GIRLS: TALES OF HEROINES WHO HACK “Emotionally engaging. I feel much sympathy for [the nameless princess], yet at the same time her parents and all their inadequacies are so endearing.” --Michelle Leonard, contributing author, BRAVE NEW GIRLS: STORIES OF GIRLS WHO SCIENCE AND SCHEME, Young Adult (Sci-Fi Anthology for ages 12+) “I love all the rich details like the Blackflies, the goldfish in the moat, the sluices carrying the desserts . . .” --Karin Lefranc, author, I WANT TO EAT YOUR BOOKS Book 2: Lost With Leeks "delightful funny book that captures the readers heart from start to finish. A wicked Queen, hot air balloons, a friendly yellow dragon and a Prince with a lot of responsibility and a huge talent for getting lost make for a hilarious journey. . . will definitely be sharing it with my grandchildren." -Sharon Walker "a wonderful and fantastical story. . .a great read for older elementary children. . .enjoyed discovering this whimsical world, watching Nero overcome his obstacles, and seeing the growth of characters through the story. . ." -Christina Newcomb "Very cute story. I can't wait to read it with my girls! As someone who has no sense of direction, I love that Nero is directionally challenged also. I hope there are more books to follow. I'd love to read about the other characters or even more adventures with Nero." -Charlotte's Reviews (Goodreads) Book 3: Under Pressure With A Squash "Whimsy and adventure at every turn! . . . another wonderful read. Funny, delightful and whimsical story of two royal siblings who learn what leadership requires. Smiles for readers of all ages who will relate with the troubles these two face in doing what must be done - whether it's learning multiplication tables or utilizing archery skills!" —Eileen Schnabel, author, ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SUBMARINE Keywords: Children’s Books, kids books, adventure books, story books in English for kids, stories for 10 year olds, primary school, elementary school, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales, princess stories, leader, hot air balloon, Christmas stories

This report assesses the magnitude, flows and drivers of illicit trade and the illegal economy including: narcotics, human trafficking, wildlife, sports betting, counterfeit medicines, alcohol and tobacco.

This book shows why Vietnam has not become the dragon it is often touted to be. The team of authors include both long-time observers and junior scholars who present cutting-edge research on the latest trends as well as major challenges facing the country’s economy and political system. As Vietnam seeks to escape from poverty and the legacies of mistaken socialist policies, its economy has become fully integrated into the global economy. Yet, without an effective and far-sighted leadership, it is still occupying a low position in the global value chains and becoming increasingly dependent on China. Politically, after three decades of reform, the Vietnamese Communist Party’s grip on power has well adapted to the market economy, but is confronting deep vulnerabilities as observed in its eroding ability to control workers, the media, public universities, and state-owned enterprises. The book also includes a section that applies formal and statistical methods to compare Vietnam with China in two critical areas of political accountability and anti-corruption policy.