At 11, he looks big and strong for his age. His kind mother, Geeta is a rural Indian archetype: the overworked, stressed-out, barely-keeping-it- together single mother. His father is in prison for multiple robbery cases. The villagers are cold and overbearing, and his schooldays are made hellish by bullies. If this wasn’t enough, he has nightmares and uncanny callings from the age-old monstrous Peepal tree that lays on his way to school. The legend is a monster called Brahma Rakshas, living under this tree, for years unknown to people, lures kids with the black devil fruits and then makes them wrestle until one dies.And, one stormy night, the legend comes true when Brahma Rakshas meets Sarja. Set in a fictional village of Deogiri; a small haven of human civilization, away from the din of city life, this story is an adventure ride filled with riddles and monster wrestling.

    can she? What Do People Wear in the Future, Anyway: Janie gets word that the future is in serious trouble. People have all kinds of cool apps and gadgets that let them read minds and crazy stuff like that - but the people that took her medallion have taken control, and history has gotten way off track. To make matters worse, everyone seems convinced that only Janie can figure out how to get things back to normal. Which she finds pretty, um, ridiculous. Janie doesn't feel like the genius everyone seems to think she is. And if the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of an eleven year old girl, things must be even worse than she thought! Join Janie, Sheila and ....[ahem, no spoilers!] as they try, once again, to save the day.

    He's got to find a cure. That’s right—Adam's 13 years old, and he's about to change the world.From the Publisher: The follow-up to D.K. Brantley’s I’m 12 Years Old And I Saved The World, this book tackles the difficult topics of childhood cancer, dealing with death, and battling addiction. I’m 13 Years Old And I Changed The World is an open admission that bad things happen to good people. And while you often can’t fix the bad situation, you can make it better if you’re willing to be a friend.We hope this book comforts those who are dealing with childhood cancer, death, or addiction and increases empathy for all.

    A classic sports story from bestselling author Matt Christopher.

    All you want to do is get home. Or wait . . . maybe you should look around for a little while first. Can you take the right path and escape from Minecraft?This is the first of 3 Minecraft Pick Your Own Quest adventure books, each with over 30 possible endings! BOOKS IN THE PICK YOUR OWN QUEST MINECRAFT SERIES: Escape From Minecraft Return to Minecraft Minecraft The End OTHER BOOKS IN THE PICK YOUR OWN QUEST SERIES: King Tut's Adventure Trapped in a Fairy Tale Dragon vs. Unicorn OTHER SERIES BY CONNOR HOOVER WIZARDS OF TOMORROW Wizards of Tomorrow Book 1 Wizards of Tomorrow Book 2 Wizards of Tomorrow Book 3 Wizards of Tomorrow Book 4 ALIEN TREASURE HUNTERS Alien Treasure Hunters Book 1 Alien Treasure Hunters Book 2

    and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that — whether you want them to or not! For the Bad Guys' first good mission, the gang are going to break 200 dogs out of the Maximum Security City Dog Pound!

    After some school bullies trick the naive boy into getting lost in a forbidden, dank, dark cave, he thinks all hope is lost. Luckily, he has run into Alex, an independent and brave, equally plucky classmate who is ready to lend a hand.The new duo explores the dangerous cave, running into spiders, skeletons – even zombies along the way! As Steve slowly builds confidence maneuvering the depths of the cave, it seems like the team might be on their way out...that is, until a chance meeting with Freddy, a member of the gang of bullies, throws a wrench into their plans…Will Steve and Alex be able to make it out of the cave intact, or has Steve's luck begun to run out? Read Forbidden Cave to find out!A heartwarming tale of newfound courage in the face of adversity, The Forbidden Cave will have any fan of Minecraft rooting for the heroes from beginning until the end, a perfect holiday pick for your child.Disclaimer: This book is a work of fanfiction; it is not an official Minecraft book. It is not endorsed, authorized, licensed, sponsored, or supported by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other entity owning or controlling rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights.

    His job is to protect the citizens of Minecraft by capturing zombies. Pretty easy, yes? Or, so you thought! What if, something really BIG appears and come your way? Unlike most of Rick’s hunting adventure, his enemy this time is a terrifying Mega Zombie, or Uber-Zombie - probably the largest and most powerful Zombie you’ll ever see! With a power that outmatched Rick’s, can he think of a way to overcome this monstrous enemy? Can he actually capture this Uber-Zombie and save the people? Or, is it going to be Rick’s last mission? Grab this book today and find out how Rick will capture the Uber-Zombie… well, can he??? Don’t miss out on this chance to experience a fun-filled adventure with our new hero, Rick the Zombie Hunter! Other books in the Diary of a Zombie Hunter series Book 2: Zombie or Griefers Book 3: The Captain of Overwatch Author’s Note: This unofficial Minecraft book is not authorized, endorsed or sponsored by Microsoft Corp., Mojang AB, Notch Development AB or any other person or entity owning or controlling the rights of the Minecraft name, trademark or copyrights. All characters, names, places and other aspects of the game described herein are trademarked and owned by their respective owners. Minecraft®/ /TM & ©2009-2016 Mojang/Notch.

    There'd be the occasional elephant stampede and water balloon fight with the chimpanzees, of course, but when Henry the Hippo dies from not-so-natural causes, Teddy suspects foul play. And that was just the beginning. He begins to realize that the zoo is far more exciting than he thought it was, and soon the mysteries at FunJungle are piling up...This collectible boxed set includes hardcover editions of Belly Up, Poached, and Big Game.

    It's wrong, just like when Mum walked out on Amy and her sister ten years ago - so she tries to fix it, by finding the baby's mother. But as Amy searches, she uncovers another story, a secret even closer to home.A thought-provoking story exploring the complexities of family, friends and making difficult choices.

    She goes to school, hangs out with her friends, and dreams of becoming a journalist. But the problem is, nothing exciting ever seems to happen in her town of New Mushroomton. Sadalia wonders if she'll ever get the chance to write a true investigative story. Then one day something mysterious, monumental, and shockingly magical erupts at her high school, sending everything into chaos. And the whole event centers on two elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot. Sadalia thinks this is her chance to finally write a real story. But there are so many questions: What caused this event? How are Ian and Barley involved? And why were they searching for a magical object known as the Phoenix Gem? It's up to Sadalia to set out on her own in-questigation, to follow the Lightfoot brothers' epic quest and discover the truth about the events that transformed her town and her entire world.

    Includes the following four titles: The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse, The Mystery of the Star Ruby, The Pizza Mystery, The Radio Mystery, The Summer Camp Mystery.

    Canterlot High will face off again Crystal Prep Academy in a series of events to determine which school really is the best. Canterlot High has never won the Friendship Games. Will things be different this time? Rainbow Dash is determined to bring her classmates and school to victory. Sure, the students at Crystal Prep are super athletic, super smart, and super motivated, but there's one thing they're not...Wondercolts!Is the magical power of friendship enough to win the Friendship Games?© Hasbro 2015. All Rights Reserved.

    This special introductory offer features some of Encyclopedia Brown's first cases ever: “The Case of Natty Nat” and “The Case of the Scattered Cards.” These stories are great for readers new to the series and wonderful nostalgia for those who grew up solving mysteries with the boy detective.

    When they arrive in Charleston, a gold-mining ghost town, he is almost afraid to hope this might finally be the place. But things aren't as they seem, and he finds himself caught up in mysterious events. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.