Sam Hay Children's Author
Spy Penguins
Two young adventure-loving and gadget-obsessed penguins dream of joining the FBI (Frosty Bureau of Investigation) in this hilarious illustrated chapter book series, Spy Penguins.
[illustrated by Marek Jagucki]
Golden Egg
A legendary criminal has escaped from jail, and Jackson and Quigley are on the case. This time they will definitely prove themselves worthy of joining the FBI. There’s just one small problem: the Egg! Jackson’s mom has come down with flu and needs Jackson to take her place helping the egg compete in the prestigious Golden Egg Games.
With a criminal to catch, two thefts to solve, a competition to win AND and escape artist Egg to keep track of, Jackson and Quigley will need all the special agent skills and gadgets they can muster!
The Spy Who Loved Ice Cream
​Jackson and Quigley were this close to joining the FBI (Frosty Bureau of Investigation), until Jackson’s mom found out and they ended up scrubbing seagull poop instead. At least they have Uncle Bryn’s birthday party to look forward to. But when they get to the Ice Cream parlor, the FBI agents are acting strange. Instead of talking, Uncle Bryn and his friends just finish their glowing green ice cream, then jump into a waiting ice cream truck and disappear.
It's obvious that something has gone very, very wrong, and now Uncle Bryn is suspected of being a master thief! Can Jackson and Quigley solve the case before Uncle Bryn is locked away forever?
Spy Penguins
​​Adventure-loving penguin Jackson dreams of being a secret agent like his Uncle Bryn, who works for the Frosty Bureau of Investigation. Jackson and his gadget-inventing best friend Quigley might officially be too young to join the FBI, but they aren’t going to let that stop them! They just need to come up with the right plan to prove that they are worthy.
But when one of Q’s inventions goes dangerously wrong, Jackson suddenly finds himself dropped right in the middle off an FBI stakeout. There’s fishy business afoot at the city’s aquarium; rare fish are vanishing and not even the FBI can work out what’s going on. It’s up to Jackson and Quigley to solve the crime!
My Bunkmate Hates Puppies
Disney Villains are known for causing trouble. But what about before they were all grown up? When young Cruella gets to this most magical summer camp, things get hairy!
Bloom loves welcoming new campers to the enchanting Camp Lil’ Vills. But there’s something off about her fancy new bunkmate, Cruella, who seems to hate nature but is very interested in the rare fuzzy nerbit in their creature-care class. Almost too interested. Could this leopard (or Dalmatian) have changed its spots? Or does Cruella have something sinister up her perfect sleeve?
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Illustrated by Ria Maria Lee www.riamarialee.com
My Teammate is a Hot Head
Disney Villains are known for causing trouble. But what about before they were all grown up? When young Hades gets to this most magical summer camp, sparks fly! Bloom and Benji get a new teammate for the Charmed Ropes Course relay: Hades, a kid who burns up whenever something doesn’t go his way. He really wants to beat his big brother Zeus’s record, even if he has to smoke out the competition. Will Bloom and Benji manage to stop him before the whole camp goes up in flames?
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Illustrated by Ria Maria Lee
There's a Sea Witch in My Swim Class
To beat the heat, Bloom and Benji explore all that Lake Whisper has to offer: flying dolphins, enchanted sand shaping, wish fish, even sea-star-gazing! Benji wants to dive into all the activities, while Bloom wishes water magic were less unpredictable. She also thinks there’s something fishy about Ursula, a sea witch who helps fellow campers . . . for a price. And soon the friends realize that Ursula might be after a prize that could sweep the whole camp away. Can Bloom overcome her fear of the lake and save the day—or will she be as helpless as a fish out of water?
Illustrated by Ria Maria Lee
Happily Ever After Rescue Team
​A young girl’s wish to help out in her family’s seaside café gets out of hand when she accidentally summons a rescue squad of fairytale princesses in this first book of a fun new illustrated chapter book series, Happily Ever After Rescue Team: Agents of H.E.A.R.T.!
Illustrated by Genevieve Kote
Camp Out Quest
The Agents of H.E.A.R.T are at it again!
​Now that she's gotten her happily ever after helping out in her family's café, Evie has one last wish--to keep Fudge, the adorable stray puppy she found. Fudge is extra cute... and extra wiggly... and may have made a mess of the house.
But Evie has a plan. Nothing says family and bonding like camping in the great outdoors. And with her friends coming too, Operation Love Fudge will be a piece of cake--or a delicious gooey s'more!
Maybe, she'll bring the magical storybook just in case.
Illustrated by Genevieve Kote
The Princess and the Pup
A simple day at the beach for Evie and her friends quickly spirals into chaos, filled with ice cream, film crews, magical disguises, dogs of all shapes and sizes, and a surprisingly secretive fairy tale figure in The Princess and the Pup.​
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​Illustrated by Genevieve Kote
When Joe Edmunds makes a wish on an Egyptian amulet, little does he know that he has volunteered to guide and defend the undead pet inhabitants of his town…​
(Series illustrated by Simon Cooper)
Hour of the Doomed Dog
​Frankfurter’s life was cut short by a revolving door–YIP! Moments before he passed, the dachshund overheard a devious plot to rob his owner’s hotel. Can the Protector of Undead Pets stop the high-stakes burglary so Frankfurter can make it to the big dog kennel in the sky?
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Return of the Hungry Hamster
​Dumpling the hamster came to a dusty end inside a vacuum cleaner. He suspects that his owner Oliver’s parents never admitted to their son that they were to blame for Dumpling’s demise. Now the hamster needs Joe’s help to reveal the truth – but there’s a furry surprise awaiting them at Oliver’s house…
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Rise of the Zombie Rabbit
​Joe is just starting to hope that he is free of undead pets when he is visited by Fluffy, a pet rabbit who was snapped up by a hungry fox. Fluffy’s owner lost a necklace in her back yard, and she’s going to be in big trouble if it isn’t found. Fluffy can’t bear to see her owner in distress and she demands that Joe finds the necklace—now! Can Joe do what Fluffy wants, or will the undead pet be hopping around forever?
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Revenge of the Phantom Furball
​Disaster strikes when Bonsai the pug chases Pickle the cat into the street, where she is flattened by a car. But the fact that Pickle has (almost) shuffled off her mortal coil isn’t her biggest concern; she is worried that Bonsai will pursue her sister Pebble into an early grave too, unless she and Joe teach the dog a lesson…​
Flight of the Battered Budgie
​Joe’s latest visitor had a fly-in with a window—splat! Now Pete the parakeet is dead, and his owner is going to be robbed! Pete needs Joe—the Protector of Undead Pets—to help prevent it from happening, but will Joe succeed so Pete can fly on to his final destination?
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Gasp of the Ghoulish Guinea Pig
​Joe’s latest visitor needs help fast—to save his litter mates from the ghoulish grave! Flash, a guinea pig, needs Joe to guard his family from an escaped snake! Will the Protector of Undead Pets prevail, or will Flash have company for his final crossing?
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Night of the Howling Hound
​Joe is off on a school trip to an adventure park, and he can’t wait to put Uncle Charlie’s survival tips into practice! But it’s not long before he’s visited by Dexter, a scruffy-looking dog, with a howling tale of woe. Dexter doesn’t want his owner feeling guilty for his death, but it’ll be hard for Joe to help this time – it turns out that the owner is Joe’s headmaster, the dreaded Mr. Hill!
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Goldfish from Beyond the Grave
​What happens when a beloved pet refuses to go through to the other side? The protector of undead pets may be a fish out of water this time.
Just when Joe thought things couldn’t get any stranger, he is visited by Fizz, a zombie goldfish. Fizz was flushed down the toilet by his owner Danny’s little sister, who doesn’t realize that she’s sent the fish to a watery grave. Fizz needs to ensure the truth is revealed before his fellow fish meet a similar fate. But how do you get a goldfish to rest in peace?
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Knit-Knotters
Stella is upset when she finds out she needs glasses. But then it turns out her new glasses are magic! When she wears them, Stella can see the sparkly night sprites. In this first book, Stella meets Trixie, a knit-knotter sprite. Trixie seems nice, but she ties knots in kids' hair to make it all tingly-tangly. If Trixie doesn't stop tying knots, Stella will have to get a haircut! Can Stella stop her magical new friend from turning her hair into a tangled mess?
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Illustrated by Turine Tran
Tooth Bandits
Stella has a loose tooth! She hopes her magic glasses will let her meet the Tooth Fairy. But Stella meets Piper, a tooth bandit night sprite, instead. Piper rides a glittery scooter and she's sneaky--she swipes the shiny coins the Tooth Fairy leaves behind. Stella has to find a way to keep her own coin safe from Piper! Will she make a magical new friend, too?
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Illustrated by Lisa Manuzak