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The Boy Who Saved Cleveland
James Cross Giblin - 2006
Based on fact, this book tells the remarkable story of Seth Doan, a young boy whose heroic efforts kept his family and neighbors alive and ultimately put the city of Cleveland on the map. Jim Giblin's first full-length work of historical fiction, this chapter book is perfect for kids of that in-between age—too old for picture books and too young for full-length novels.The Boy Who Saved Cleveland is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Sleepover Sleuths
Carolyn Keene - 2006
But the most exciting thing is that the party has a City Girls doll theme. All of the guests are bringing their dolls with them!But then Deirdre's City Girls doll -- Hollywood Heather -- goes missing. Is her sleepover ruined? Or is there a detective in the room who can make sense of this mystery?
Diary of a Zombie Villager: Book 1
M.C. Steve - 2016
He's about to start his first day at middle school. Little does he know that he's about to get an education at the school of hard knocks, too. Pensive, reserved Lewis is not enthused when his human classmates treat him like an outcast for being half zombie. Good thing he has his loyal friend Sebastian in tow.Sebastian does his best to stick up for his buddy, but to the two friends' dismay, the human children just won't warm up to Lewis. That is, until the day the children are ushered out of the school and informed by the principal that a legion of zombies is living in the basement! After careful consideration, the school turns to Lewis to negotiate with the zombies, hoping he can persuade them to leave. Suddenly, everything is in young Lewis' hands. How will the zombies react to a half human zombie? What do they want with the school? You'll have to read Basement Blast to find out!Hilariously uplifting, and subtly sweet, this book will have your child smiling ear to ear as he cheers on the hero. The underlying lesson about the Golden Rule comes right in time for the holidays, when we all try to be better people.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.
Please, Be Quiet! (Sammy the Bird Book)
V. Moua - 2018
But there's one problem...you're causing too much noise for this little bird. Sammy needs to find a quiet study space but will he be successful? Read the book to find out! About Sammy the Bird books: This is an illustrated children's book series about Sammy, a little bird who has a BIG personality. As you read the books, you will discover that this little red bird is constantly curious, always looking for new adventures and he is very creative with his imagination. Did I forget to mention he is also quite the character! There are over 70+ books in this series and counting. I created Sammy based on the personalities and characteristics of my own children. That may explain why many kids can relate to this little bird and why Sammy is quite popular among children and early readers. As an author, I have enjoyed reading all the positive reviews and comments coming from children, parents, grandparents and teachers about how this red bird has impacted their life and helped children to enjoy reading. As a reader, you can look forward to many more adventures with this silly and fun-loving red bird! -V. Moua About the book: Please, Be Quiet! This is a read aloud kids book. The target age range audience is for toddlers, preschool and young children. This is a book that any child will love, especially at bedtime. It is suitable for parents to read to their children. Grandparents will definitely enjoy reading this book to their grandchildren. Read this children's book FREE as part of your PRIME or Kindle Unlimited membership!
Ben 10 Alien Force: Ben 10 Returns
Elizabeth Hurchalla - 2008
Then one day, Ben chose life as a normal kid and put away the Omnitrix for good. Now, five years later, the world needs Ben. Grandpa Max has been kidnapped, creatures from outer space threaten to destroy Earth, and only Ben and his superpowered friends Gwen and Kevin can save the day!
Mac and Cheese
Sarah Weeks - 2011
Macaroni and Cheese are best friends, yet they couldn’t be more different! Mac likes to pounce and bounce and jump, but Cheese just sits there like a lump. But when Mac runs into a problem with a gust of wind, Cheese stops being a grumpy grump long enough to help save his friend’s favorite hat. Written in the style of P. D. Eastman’s classic Big Dog . . . Little Dog, this modern-day alley-cat odd couple will delight beginning readers.
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
Lauren Tarshis - 2010
The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever.Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this new fictional series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!
The Rainbow Machine
Roderick Hunt - 1990
(Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 8: Storybooks)
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books!
Lucille Colandro - 2012
Now she's swallowing items to make the very best of her first day back. And just in time for the bus... With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for the first day of school!
Home Again (Kitten Adventure #1)
Tara Star - 2015
Daisy comes to realize that the warmth of home is much more attractive than the harshness of the outside world; that after the adventures of life-pleasant and unpleasant, it’s good to come to a home where love and care reign supreme…even from those you least expect. The close relationship between human beings and their pets has been around since time immemorial. ‘Home Again’ highlights this special bond and presents it in a way that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Zeke (Delta Forces Book 2)
Elizabeth Lennox - 2020
Colonel Zeke Jeffers is sent to the worst place in the world; the emergency room. Zeke would rather deal with the nightmare inducing bird-eating spiders any day than go to the emergency room. That place was filled with…needles! But that’s also where he discovers the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen. Unfortunately, she also recommended…needles! Stitches! Thankfully, the lovely Dr. Abigail Fisher is quite adept…and fast…with the stitches. Unfortunately for Abigail’s heart, Zeke was one of the guys who runs towards danger. As a member of the Delta Forces, he’s a specially trained soldier who goes in and does things that no one else can do. Abby is well aware of the dangers of Zeke’s job, since her father was a Navy SEAL who had been killed during one of those treacherous missions. Abby isn’t willing to live that way again. But can she live without Zeke?
Yesterday's Tomorrow
Suvika - 2018
Hidden in the depths of her mind are clues to a psychopathic killer she was tracking before the accident. She can stop the killer from striking again, if only she can remember her past. The only person that she trusts is her husband Dhruv. But are things truly as they seem? What was he hiding?On the verge of getting divorced, Dr. Dhruv Deshmukh finds his wife thinking they are just getting hitched. Now he is stuck between wanting to tell the truth of their marriage and seizing a second chance at rebuilding it. With Samaira recovering, how will Dhruv handle the unpleasant past that he himself wishes to erase?DCP Prithvi Raval is sure that Samaira’s accident was no accident. But with her memories gone, she doesn’t recognize Prithvi anymore. For Prithvi she is not just a partner in the investigation, but someone he has fallen in love. He needs Samaira to remember before the killer’s trail goes cold. And rekindle the relationship he believes was developing between them.As the trio team-up, trying to beat the maniac at his own game, Dhruv and Prithvi each begin to wonder if Samaira would ever be a part of their lives.As Pune witnesses a string of horrifying crimes, Samaira holds the clue to catching the killer. Caught between the past and present, will she be able to unlock her memories in time?In this gripping tale, Suvika takes her readers through a narrative of spine-chilling crime and intense passion where memories swim in time backward and forward!
Harry Potter Spells: The Complete Harry Potter Spell Book of Spells, Charms enchantment, Curses and Jinxes
Prince Vincent - 2019
Harry Potter Spells The Complete Harry Potter Spell Book of Spells, Charms enchantment, Curses and Jinxes The Wizard world is full of wonders, broomsticks, massive castles, talking hat that sort things and in the darker times, you can always find a small spark of joy to make everyone smile once again whether that be a classic fred and George Prank, a bow from Buckbeak or a Wry remark from Dumble dore Here are some interesting morsels of the wizarding world trivial that can make your day A must have for any Harry Potter fan, Add to Cart by scrolling up and clicking Buy Now and wow everyone with your vast knowledge today!
Diary of a Minecraft Iron Golem
Diary Wimpy - 2015
What kind of mischief will he get into? Will the unlikely friend that he makes get him into trouble? This diary book is a great read or gift for a Minecraft lover of any age!
Deathscent
Robin Jarvis - 2001
This strangely familiar Britain consists of ninety-three individual ‘blessed isles’ floating in the deep darkness and the story begins in December in the Gloriana Kalendar, when Elizabeth Tudor has reigned for one hundred and seventy-eight years.Into this world – a place with no animals and little technology – comes a stranger, Brindle. No one knows where he’s from, or how he’s arrived. But he brings strange implements and practices, and he’s about to change things forever...