Mariana just moved to Mayfield and feels so lonely When she visits Zany's Zia's Hats to Where, she tries on a beautiful Native American headpiece and finds herself the middle of a feud between Comanche and Kickapoo Indians and Texas settlers It's a Wild West adventure that takes Mariana out of her comfort zone and teaches her about making new friends in unexpected circumstances. After facing mountain lions and angry cowboys, she learns not to jump to conclusions about people who are different from her, but to instead look for the best in others.

While at the circus, Evan Tanner runs inside Zany Zia's Hats to Where to escape from a bully. The shop is filled with every kind of hat imaginable.Zany Zia, the shop's gypsy owner, invites Evan to put on the knight's helmet. When he does, he is transported to the middle ages. Suddenly, he's a page living in a knight's castle. Throughout several adventures and mishaps, Evan learns that courage isn't about not being afraid, but about facing your fears-or a fire-breathing dragon.Free resources for teachers and parents are available online at www.ZanyZia.com. The first in an action/adventure series for 8-12 year olds.