“Exciting news is soaring through the children’s book world as award-winning author Joni Franks partners with Young Dragons to republish her cherished “Corky Tails” series and introduce new stories to the collection. Known for her compelling narratives that challenge societal norms, Franks is set to release six new books in the series, continuing her mission to inspire and educate young readers.” Cowgirl Magazine

 

Book Awards

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Overview

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The Crooked Forest: Beyond

The Crooked Forest: Beyond
From best-selling author Joni Franks comes the third volume of The Crooked Forest series. This series of books has earned numerous literary awards for Novelette Fiction, New Age Fiction, Women’s Fiction, and Art Illustration.

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Heart Songs

From international award-winning author, Joni Franks, comes a compilation of lyrical and thought-provoking poems that will become etched in your mind and in your heart.

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Holly Berry and Mistletoe

Follow Sagebrush, the Young Miss, and the little people known as the Shuns as they experience a winter solstice and Christmas miracle, gifted to them by the unseen world, in this charming tale set on a cattle ranch high in the Rocky Mountains.

 

 

 

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Follow the adventure of Sagebrush, the tailless puppy, as she overcomes labeling and bullying by her peers with the help of Young Miss who hasn’t let being a girl stop her from achieving her dreams.

 

 

 

 

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Sagebrush journeys into the forest discovering the Shuns, who are homeless due to the giant tree-cutting machines that have been sent to clear the forest of the trees that the Shuns live in.

 

 

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“Fire!” the big antlered buck screamed as he ran across the lawn where the little mountain cabin sat. “Run for your lives!” Young Miss knew that animals have an alert system to communicate with when danger looms. “Go wake up your parents, Sagebrush. Hurry, we must act fast! Young Miss cried.

 

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Fat black thunder clouds billowed high in the Rocky Mountain sky, foreshadowing that a stormy weather day was already brewing on the cattle ranch where Sagebrush, the tailless puppy, and her parents, Maverick and Ginger, slept in their warm cozy doggy beds. Follow Sagebrush and the Young Miss in this search and rescue adventure as they endeavor to save a lost hiker and the tiny people known as Shuns from the rising waters of Butterfly Creek. This charming tale teaches the life lesson of having faith in yourself and faith in others and is paired with the message that all lives matter equally. The fourth book in the multiple award-winning collection, Sagebrush and the Butterfly Creek Flood is a delightful tale, not to be forgotten.

 

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Follow Sagebrush and Young Miss as they discover the secret warm springs hidden deep within the mountains and teach the moral lesson of sharing Mother Earths precious resources with a homeless man and the tiny people known as the Shuns who are seeking a forever home.

 

 

 

 

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Sagebrush sintió que el mundo se había ido a dormir y que ella era la única que estaba despierta mientras miraba por la ventana de la pequeña cabaña de montaña que llamaba casa. El sonido de la húmeda nieve que caía era tan silencioso como las plumas que caían en el suelo, como el paisaje mágico de las Montañas Rocosas y el rancho de ganado quedaron envueltos en un manto de nieve blanca. Sigue a Sagebrush y a la Joven Señorita mientras descubren los manantiales secretos que se esconden en lo profundo de las montañas y enseñan la lección moral de compartir los preciosos recursos de la Madre Tierra con un hombre sin hogar y las personas diminutas conocidas como los Shun, que buscan un hogar para siempre. El quinto libro en una colección premiada, Sagebrush y Warm Springs.

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This adventure teaches how light pollution disrupts the natural behavior cycles of wildlife and obscures the viewing of the constellations and the starry night skies. Distressed and saddened by this predicament, Sagebrush vows to improve this situation in her little corner of the world, by protecting and safeguarding the dark skies from light glare and becoming a glowing example of how just one can make a difference in the world.

 

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From international award-winning Author Joni Franks comes the seventh book in the Corky Tails book collection. This story addresses belittling, the value of teamwork, and making judgements based on appearance, all woven into a fairytale setting, with a surprise ending that will melt your heart.

 

 

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In this spell binding fairytale, you will be transported in time, to a place between places, separated from reality by a crossroads, that leads to the mystical Crooked Forest, a botanical mystery as old as the earth.

 

 

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From bestselling author Joni Franks comes the much-anticipated sequel to The Crooked Forest, Legacy of the Holey Stone. Immersed in ancient legends, The Crooked Forest, Cloud Crazed sends a moral message about finding forgiveness.

 

 

 

 

 

Engage your child’s imagination with the “Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush”
coloring book. Follow the adventures of Sagebrush, the tailless puppy, on her high-country Rocky
Mountain adventures by matching the coloring sketch with the “Corky Tails” storybook it is from. The
“Corky Tails” book series is changing the world one heart at a time.

 

 

 

 

 

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“A breathtaking, artful, and entertaining fantasy read; author Joni Franks’ book The Crooked Forest: Legacy of the Holy Stone is a must-read story. Full of heart, imaginative new mythos to explore, and the promise of a new fantasy series that readers can absorb and engage with, this book is a gripping new narrative that fans of children’s and middle-age fantasy and fairytale novels will not be able to put down.” ~ Pacific Book Review

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“In this second of The Crooked Forest volumes, award-winning author Joni Franks creates twisting paths and complex connection among numerous etheric characters in a tale combining enlivening fantasy with grounded principes to guide her young readership in making wise life choices.” ~ Pacific Book Review

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“Heartwarming tales of friendship, love, and environmental harmony highlight the interconnectedness between all beings, reminding us of the importance of preserving and cherishing the natural world.” ~ Readers Favorite Five Star Review

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“This book, along with the others in the collection, is destined to become a keepsake in family libraries, offering each generation of children the excitement, adventure, fantasy and morality of Joni Franks – each story told through the eyes of Sagebrush.” ` Pacific Book Review