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Peter Loon
Deep in the woods of Maine, the Revolutionary War is still fresh in settlers' minds as a young man named Peter Loon sets off at his mother's urging to find a mysterious person. …
Lighthouse Hauntings
What is it about lighthouses that stirs the heart and sparks the imagination? Built for strength and permanence, they are nonetheless always vulnerable. We look to them for …
At Home in the Woods
One hundred years ago, Henry Thoreau wrote of the charms and joys of simple living in the woods, away from the hectic nuisances of our city civilization. His philosophy has become …
Bush Pilot Angler
Most people know the late Lee Wulff as the world's foremost salmon angler. Few, if any, think of him as a skilled bush pilot and explorer. But he was both, as Lee reveals in this …
A Loon Alone
A tranquil pond becomes a frightening place for a loon chick that is separated from his parents by a menacing snapping turtle. But the brave little bird remains in his hiding place …
Shipwrecks and Other Maritime Disasters of the Maine Coast
With its incessant fogs and infamously craggy coast, Maine has long been a bane of mariners. Scores of vessels and countless lives have been lost on its rocky shores. Taryn Plumb …
Baseball's First Indian
Born in 1871 on Maine's Penobscot Indian reservation and nephew of a chief, Louis Sockalexis became professional baseball's first American Indian player. Ultimately, his prowess on …
A Canoeist's Sketchbook
Kimber shares his personal paddling philosophy, arranged in an alphabetical progression of essays. Part philosopher, part humorist, and an outstanding canoiest, Kimber reveals the …
Down East Puzzles and Word Games
Many favorite puzzles -- crossword, anagram, find-a-word, and more -- featuring Maine themes and facts. All skill levels.
Fairy House Crafts
Kids love making and creating things, especially fairy houses. Following her best-selling Fairy House and Fairy Garden handbooks, Liza Gardner Walsh presents a new dimension in …
The Witch of Beaver Creek Mine
The Witch of Beaver Creek Mine is a fictional young adult adventure story that takes place in Nova Scotia in the 1940s. It is woven around the lives of simple people, their …