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Silly Fluffy Barking Jumping Wet-Nosed Dog Book
Agnes Green
Cheerful Pug, proud Greyhound, calm Great Dane, friendly Dalmatian, and many others. Each spread is a story about an extraordinary dog’s personality, written with humor and drawn with love, giving details that children love so much!But the most important part is the end of this story. It will make your heart beat faster and moisten your eyes.This is a short story in verse that your little dog lover will ask to read again and again at bedtime. Or maybe you will take it to the park and find each breed described?
Ruby and Olivia
Rachel Hawkins - 2017
Unfortunately, Emma will be away for the summer, while Ruby and Olivia are going to be stuck at a community service day camp for troublemakers--together. To kick off the spirit of service, the campers are outfitted with bright pink polka-dotted t-shirts with smiley faces on the front, then tasked with cataloging the contents of an abandoned mansion. Sorting through objects in an old house sounds boring, and working with each other is that last thing the girls want to do, but the stuff is actually pretty cool. There's everything from mink stoles to golf clubs to stuffed deer heads . . . and . . . wait . . . is that stuffed deer head watching them? When the taps run freezing cold and doors slam inexplicably, Ruby and Olivia wonder if the other campers are having a bit of fun, or if the abandoned mansion is looking for new residents. To solve the mystery, Ruby and Olivia will have to put their grudges aside and figure out how to be a team with or without Emma.
Moondial
Helen Cresswell - 1987
Or is it a haunting? Minty believes she is a witch - not the type you would notice ordinarily - - she appears to be like anyone else but is quite used to seeing phantoms floating about the place, and thinks it is perfectly normal. Minty is very determined as well, which is just as important because when she goes to stay with her aunt in the village of Belton she soon realizes that she has a task to do. . .
Podkin One-Ear
Kieran Larwood - 2016
But how did he become such a mighty fighter? The answer may surprise you... When a travelling bard arrives at Thornwood Warren on Midwinter night, he is warmly welcomed. In return for food and lodging, he settles down to tell of how Podkin One-Ear - and soon the rabbits are enthralled to hear the story of how one lost little rabbit overcame the cruellest enemy imaginable, and became the greatest warrior their land has ever known.
Goosebumps Horrorland Series Collection R L Stine 10 Books Set
R.L. Stine - 2012
Title in this set are: Revenge of the living Dummy, Dreep from the Deep, Monster Blood for breakfast, The Scream of the Haunted Mask, Dr Manic Vs Robby Schwartz, Who your Mummy, My Friend Call me Monster, Say Cheese and Die Screaming, Welcome to Camp Slither, Help We have Strange Powers
Old Granny Fox
Thornton W. Burgess - 1920
Reddy, of course, is full of reckless ideas, such as getting into Farmer Brown's chicken house in daylight.Using the wisdom she's acquired over the years, Granny overrules many of Reddy's foolhardy suggestions, taking the conceit out of a youngster who thinks he knows more than anyone else. Granny also teaches Reddy quite a bit about patience, common sense, and resourcefulness.A timeless fable by master storyteller Thornton W. Burgess, Old Granny Fox will delight youngsters with an entertaining story while teaching important lessons — in a painless and enjoyable way — about wildlife, the environment, and personal conduct.
Maddigan's Fantasia
Margaret Mahy - 2005
In a post-apocalyptic time, Garland's family's traveling circus troop, Maddigan's Fantasia, leaves the city of Solis once a year to perform and earn a living. However, this year Solis has given the Fantasia the crucial task of obtaining a new solar converter, the only power source in Solis, because the old one is failing. Misfortune finds the Fantasia in their travels, and Garland's father dies in an attack by Road Rats. Then suddenly two mysterious boys, Timon and Eden, appear with their baby sister, claiming to be from the future -- a world in which the Fantasia has failed in its mission and the evil Nennog has taken power. The boys have come to help the Fantasia, but danger has followed them across time. Can the Fantasia protect Timon and Eden, and succeed in their quest to save their world? Internationally renowned author Margaret Mahy spins a vivid tale of time travel, adventure, and magic that no reader will soon forget.
Kiss, Kiss ; Over to You ; Switch Bitch ; Someone Like You ; Four Tales of the Unexpected ; My Uncle Oswald
Roald Dahl - 1985
100% Wolf
Jayne Lyons - 2008
It’s a rite of passage for every werewolf. For Freddy, however, it’s going to be the most embarrassing night of his life. Because Freddy is not going to turn into a wolf. He’s going to turn into a poodle. Thus begins a funny and fast-paced adventure, wherein Freddy is thrown out of his pack, uncovers the truth about his father’s mysterious death, and finds out that a werewolf hunter is planning to destroy all of his family and friends, and Freddy is the only one who can stop him. He might be small, pink, and groomed, but luckily, Freddy Lupin is 100 % wolf.
Islands in the Sky
Tanith Lee - 1999
Twelve-year-old Londoner Hope Glover climbs a tree to rescue a kite, but instead finds the kite pulling her into the sky, over the ocean, and into a storm! She is rescued by a beautiful ship -- the Basset -- and sails into a world where a war rages between centaurs and winged horses. It's up to Hope to find a solution that will include an out-of-practice genie, a new pair of wings, and the legendary Pandora's box!
Stay!: Keeper's Story
Lois Lowry - 1997
As a pup he is separated from his mother and siblings. This unusual dog learns about living on the dangerous streets and even makes up poetry. He finds human friends, has the chance to win fame and fortune, and is given the name Keeper. Through it all Keeper can't forget his long lost-little sister. If only they could be together again, life would be perfect. But an old enemy is watching and waiting to make his move."Throughout this lighthearted saga of the narrator's 'dog days, ' the author proves she is as well versed in animal behavior as in human sensibilities."--Publishers Weekly
Hideaway / The Vision
Dean Koontz - 1994
Two complete unabridged novels in one volume: HIDEAWAY, tells of an accident victim being miraculously resuscitated, and THE VISION is the story of a clairvoyant who can foresee murders but cannot prevent them taking place.
Brother Night
Victor Kelleher - 1991
Rabon and his monstrous brother Lal journey to the twin cities to discover their destiny at the hands of the Sun Lord and the Night Lord.
Captain Underpants Children Collection 10 Books Set
Dav Pilkey
Books include: 1. The Adventures of Captain Underpants 2. Captain underpants and the attack of the talking toilets3. 3. Captain underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space. 4. Captain underpants and the perilous plot of professor poopypants. 5. Captain underpants and the wrath of the wicked wedgie woman. 6. Captain underpants and the big, bad battle of the bionic booger boy Part 1 7. Captain underpants and the big, bad battle of the bionic booger boy Part 2 8. Captain underpants and the preposterous plight of the purple potty people 9. Captain underpants and the Terrifying return of tippy tinkle trousers 10. Captain underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive robo-boxers