Autism and Loss Featured as Second Chance Ranch Series Returns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAINT PAUL, MN, November 5, 2018 – Jolly Fish Press, an imprint of North Star Editions, Inc. (NSE) is excited to announce the January 1, 2019 return of Second Chance Ranch, an animal and family-focused series for middle-grade readers ages 8-14. The series, written by Kelsey Abrams and illustrated by Jomike Tejido, will feature four all new fiction titles about the Ramirez family, a diverse family of six who own and run Second Chance Ranch, an animal rescue and rehabilitation ranch in Texas.
In Forever Amigo, the lead title in the new set of four, middle sister Abby, who is on the autism spectrum, must say goodbye and let go of one of her dearest friends, retired service dog, Amigo.
About Forever Amigo, An Abby Story (ISBN: 9781631632563)
Lead Title – Advanced review copy provided.
Amigo, the oldest dog on the ranch, isn’t doing well, but Abby doesn’t want to believe it. Although he is retired, Amigo is more than a service dog, he is her friend. When the unthinkable happens, Abby gives up the thing she loves most: caring for the ranch’s dogs. Can Abby find a way to move past her grief and keep Amigo’s memory alive forever?
At Second Chance Ranch, the Ramirez family cares and works to find homes for all kinds of animals on their 200-acre ranch in Texas. Sisters Natalie (12), Abby (10), and twins Emily and Grace (9) all do their part to help out and give each animal the second chance it deserves.
All books in the series are 120 pages, 5″ x 7.5″ paperback trade originals, priced at $7.99. Additional formats available include reinforced library binding (list: $27.13, school/library: $18.99), multi-user hosted e-book ($23.99), and single-user e-book ($7.99).
Three additional titles will be released simultaneously on January 1, 2019. Digital review copies for these titles available upon request.
Additional Titles
Buddy Blues, An Emily Story (ISBN: 9781631632525)
When Buddy, the class rabbit, goes missing, Emily is distraught. It was her responsibility to take care of Buddy over spring break, and now he is gone. The angry glares from her classmates don’t help her blues either. The only bright spot is her new friend Oliver. But as Emily’s friendship with Oliver blossoms, the possibility of finding Buddy withers away. Can Emily recover from the loss of Buddy?
Heart Horse, A Natalie Story (ISBN: 9781631632600)
When Natalie saves enough money to buy Apocalypse, she’s certain she has found her heart horse: a horse that’s so special it’s as if they’re a part of your heart. She hopes he’s the horse to help her win a barrel-racing title too. But Eleven arrives at the ranch the same day as Apocalypse. Eleven suffered abuse and needs proper care. Natalie finds herself caring for Eleven when she should be barrel racing with Apocalypse. Will Natalie become a barrel-racing champion? Which horse will truly capture her heart?
Llama Drama, A Grace Story (ISBN: 9781631632648)
Life at Second Chance Ranch becomes hectic after Grace offers to take in animals from a petting zoo. Even though her impulsiveness earns her the responsibility of taking care of the big Berkshire pig, Daisy, she is happy that the llama, Harry, is also under her care . . . that is, until she discovers his ill temper. Still, she decides to train Harry as part of her science project. But spitting llamas don’t care if a hypothesis is proven or not. Can Grace pull off the best science project ever?
About Jolly Fish Press and North Star Editions
Jolly Fish Press, an imprint of North Star Editions, is dedicated to promoting exceptional, unique new voices in fiction. North Star Editions, Inc. publishes fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages that inspires, informs, and entertains. For more information, visit shop.northstareditions.com.
Contact: Taylor Kohn, publicity@northstareditions.com or (651) 424-4623