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Garfield: Snack Pack Vol. 1


Mark Evanier - 2018
    This anthology collection contains some of Garfield’s wildest adventures! Included are Garfield’s team up with Pet Force, meeting a cat even more annoying than Nermal, and a Holiday showdown with the Lasagna Monster.

Christmas Angel


Lindsay McKenna - 2018
    The two grew up together on her parents’ Montana ranch. No matter how many miles separated them, their bond never died, even though he broke her heart years ago. So when Kyle returns home, he’s determined to let Christmas work its magic and kindle long-awaited love.

Bedtime Stories for Girls


Joff Brown - 2011
    Specially selected traditional tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood and The Ugly Duckling, combine with wonderful, original stories to make an ebook that is sure to be kept and treasured.

The Good Teacher


P.J. Kelly - 2017
    A cloudy autumn sky. The day started with 362 students and seventeen teachers. It ended with three people missing. ​Lisa and Jacob Johnstone had suffered a well-documented childhood of neglect and abuse. Everyone agreed that it needed to end. ​Jessica Bell was a kind and well-respected teacher. A strong and motivated woman, she only wanted the best for her students. Her own history of damage and pain had her believing that running away was the solution they had all been searching for. ​And so ensued a battle between right and wrong, good and evil, and common sense and the law. ​Miss Bell was not a bad woman. She was a good teacher. ​This is her story.

Spooky Nook


Robert Swartwood - 2011
    Spooky Nook is a 10,000-word "prequel of sorts" to The Calling, a supernatural thriller by Robert Swartwood.

James Joyces the Dubliners


John Wyse Jackson - 2000
    

Unicorn Dream


Shyla Weston - 2015
    Unfortunately, her brother Aaron doesn’t believe in them. When he asks Sarah to prove their existence, she can’t. What will Sarah do?Shyla Weston is a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of imaginative stories for your child’s bedtime. Download Your Copy Right Now! Just Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy

Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle


Elsa C. Takaoka - 2014
    This amusing riddle about Goo and Spot's amazing and colorful adventures will definitely hit a child's funny bone, with a valuable lesson learned along the way. A great resource for preschool educators, librarians and parents of wiggly little children. Best suited for ages 5 and under.

The Roman Mysteries Complete Collection


Caroline Lawrence - 2012
    A bumper eBook collection of all 17 Roman Mysteries adventures including The Thieves of Ostia, The Secrets of Vesuvius, The Pirates of Pompeii, The Assassins of Rome, The Dolphins of Laurentum, The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina, The Enemies of Jupiter, The Gladiators From Capua, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Fugitive From Corinth, The Sirens of Surrentum, The Charioteer of Delphi, The Slave-Girl From Jerusalem, The Beggar of Volubilis, The Scribes From Alexandria, The Prophet From Ephesus and The Man From Pomegranate Street.

How Andrew Got His Spots


Louise Lintvelt - 2014
    He does not have any spots, you see! He keeps seeing spots wherever he goes… One spot, two spots, three spots, Four! And many, many, many more. “Where did you get your spots?” he asks. Join Andrew as he discovers how the ladybug, the leopard and the owl came to have spots and discovers that spots often appear when you are least expecting them! This is a wonderful rhyming picture book for children of all ages.

The Master Executioner


Loren D. Estleman - 2001
    Everything he does, he does impeccably. He is a profound student of his art, completely versed in its traditions over the centuries. He is a student of ropes and their properties, a master of the latest scientific knowledge about the human neck, a careful calculator of weights and drops, and an exacting observer of results.For more than a quarter of a century he has worked to create a reputation as a man peerless in his craft: the master executioner.Yet he is utterly alone: His devotion to his work costs him his marriage. Suddenly, one day, a piece of his past catches him unawares, and Oscar comes to a moment of devastating truth and for the first time knows himself.

Child In Darkness


Robert Hill - 1985
    Nicky's sudden impulse to inspect the blocked up entrance to the cave near his tree house leads to the unexpected discovery of a creature living in the cave.

Looking for Alibrandi


Melina Marchetta - 1992
    Now it’s her final year at a wealthy Catholic high school. The nuns couldn’t be any stricter—but that doesn’t seem to stop all kinds of men from coming into her life.Caught between the old-world values of her Italian grandmother, the nononsense wisdom of her mom, and the boys who continue to mystify her, Josephine is on the ride of her life. This will be the year she falls in love, the year she discovers the secrets of her family’s past—and the year she sets herself free.Told with unmatched depth and humor, this novel—which swept the pool of Australian literary awards and became a major motion picture—is one to laugh through and cry with, to cherish and remember.

Shantaram: A Novel by Gregory David Roberts Summary & Study Guide


BookRags - 2011
    54 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more – everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Shantaram: A Novel. This detailed literature summary also contains Topics for Discussion on Shantaram: A Novel by Gregory David Roberts.

Soldier on the Hill


Jackie French - 1997
    But Joey discovers a Japanese soldier hiding in the hills outside the country town where they now live. What can he do?