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Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story
R.L. Stine - 2016
He can't stand the carols and the pageants. He can't stand the lights and the mistletoe. But what he hates the most is having to watch the old movie A Christmas Carol every year at school. Since his name is Scroogeman, all of his classmates start calling him Scrooge. And he hates being called Scrooge.But everything starts to change when three ghosts visit him. At first, he thinks it's a dream. But then he realizes that it might be a nightmare. A nightmare that could become real.Young Scrooge: A Very Scary Christmas Story is a funny, scary middle-grade send up of A Christmas Carol, about a boy who hates Christmas, from bestselling Goosebumps author R. L. Stine.
The Rook Trilogy
Paul Stewart - 2008
In the heart of the Deepwoods, Rook encounters a mysterious character - the last sky pirate . . .
Vox
High in the crumbling Palace of Statues, little more than a prisoner of the all-powerful Guardians of the Night, Vox Verlix plots and schemes . . . Rook Barkwater finds himself embroiled in Vox's scheming.He must stop him or the Edgeworld could fall into total chaos . . .
Freeglader
Undertown is destroyed! Gnokgoblins, waifs and cloddertrogs huddle by the ruins, preparing for a mass exodus to the Free Glades. Rook Barkwater knows the journey will be full of peril. Dangers are everywhere, and in the Goblin Nations, the tribes are massing for war. Can Rook and his friends preserve freedom in the Edgeworld?
The Key of Apollo
R.D. Brady - 2018
The only way to save her is to track down the Key of Apollo, a key that hasn't been seen in thousands of yearsTo succeed, Lucy must embrace her destiny and overcome the Primordial Trials, tests set up by the gods themselves.So armed with little to no knowledge of the world of Iphigenesis, one best friend who trips over his own feet, and another who could get blown over by a strong breeze, Lucy is about to take on the challenges of the gods.What could possibly go wrong?For a limited time, pick up the The Key of Apollo for only $0.99!
Soar, Elinor!
Tami Lewis Brown - 2010
But not everyone thought that girls should fly. When male pilots and newspapermen mocked her, Elinor decided to perform an aerial maneuver they thought was impossible: flying under all four bridges that span New York City's East River. Gorgeous sweeping illustrations by François Roca show how Elinor pulled off this risky feat skillfully and with style.
Junonia
Kevin Henkes - 2011
And she's certain her parents have the best party planned for her. Alice can't wait. If Alice is lucky, everything will be absolutely perfect. Will Alice be lucky?
Goodnight Farm Animals
Sharlene Alexander - 2012
Seuss, P.D. Eastman, and Sandra Boynton, your child will fall in love with "Goodnight Farm Animals."This is a fun twist on the classic story, "Goodnight Moon." As the sun sets on the farm, it is time for the animals to say goodnight. With beautiful illustrations and fun rhyming text, this book will surely be a favorite.
My Big Sister Is So Bossy She Says You Can't Read This Book
Mary Hershey - 2005
Effi’s no pushover, but trying to stand up to Maxey is like trying to stop an earthquake. It would be easier to deal with Maxey if Effi had a buddy. She hasn’t had a best friend since Lola Jo moved, and she has so many secrets saved to tell a best friend—including the most amazing idea in the world for a winning science project—she’s about to explode.Effi’s got to win that science prize, find a best friend, and get back at Maxey—in just one week!From the Hardcover edition.
Pranklopedia: The Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-Mean Pranks on the Planet!
Julie Winterbottom - 2013
Discover the Homework Hoax, the Squirting Blister, the Movie Popcorn That Grabs You Back. Pull classic pranks on your siblings, like short-sheeting the bed. Freak out your friends with food pranks: a self-peeling banana, “misfortune” cookies, or ice cream that will make them scream (here’s a hint—it involves instant mashed potatoes). And there are perfect pranks to pull on your parents, including a scheme to “freeze” the family computer. The book includes recipes for fake bird poop, fake dog poop, fake vomit, and fake snot (regular, nosebleed, and wormy varieties). A complete prankster’s guide, Pranklopedia also provides a four-part lesson on how to pull the perfect prank and tells you what to do when pranks go bad: 1. Disappear for a while . . .
Over the Line
Tom Palmer - 2014
Jack is to make his debut as a professional footballer, but it's 1914 and the world is at war. Talk of sportsmen's cowardice leads to the formation of a Footballers' Battalion and Jack has little choice but to join up. Jack and his team-mates will have to survive a waking nightmare if they are ever to play again.
The Search for South Pole Santa
Jinglebelle Jackson - 2012
Many people apply, but only six are selected to compete - including a teenage girl attending school far away on a remote tropical island. Cassandra Penelope Clausmonetsiamlydelaterra. . . wants the job, despite the odds against her and everything that goes wrong! Can Sandra's dream come true? Can she become South Pole Santa ? The polar opposite of Santa? And who, or what, is trying so hard to keep her from it? This is a book full of mayhem, magic, mystery, bad guys, dark caves and a good dose of elves. Not just for the Christmas lovers amongst us, anyone who enjoys a fun adventure where kindness reigns in the end, will enjoy this timely new holiday choice. Oh, Oh, Oh! Preview the book with this smile making book trailer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXagkE...
Danger in Monrovia
Paul Moxham - 2020
22 Endings. An interactive story for children of all ages.Ever wish you could change the outcome of a story? If so, then this is the book for you. YOU choose what happens. There are dangers, mysteries and consequences. The wrong decision could end in disaster, even death. What path will YOU choose?While holidaying with your friends in Monrovia, the priceless crown jewels are stolen by an invisible thief. Though this seems like an impossible mystery to solve, you decide you're going to do everything in your power to bring the criminal to justice. If only you could see what dangers lie ahead of you.Will YOU leap from a cable car?Will YOU get trapped in a burning barn?Will YOU get swept down a raging river?Only YOU can decide your fate...
Baby-Sitters Club Boxed Set #9
Ann M. Martin - 1990
Claudia and the Great Search34. Mary Anne and Too Many Boys35. Stacey and the Mystery of Stoneybrook36. Jessi's Baby-Sitter
The Polar Bear Explorers' Club
Alex Bell - 2017
. .When Stella and three other junior explorers get separated from their expedition can they cross the frozen wilderness and live to tell the tale?
The Official Pokemon Encyclopedia
Pokemon - 2016
Become a true Pokemon expert with this ultimate guide to the Pokemon animated series! 272 pages jam-packed with Pokemon stories, lessons, facts and figures, this amazing book features Pokedex references of each explored region, and the Pokemon encountered throughout Ash's incredible journey. The Pokemon Encyclopedia is the definitive reference for key characters, battles and places - it's an absolute must-have for all Pokemon fans. Immerse yourself in the Pokemon universe and learn the highest levels of Pokemon training. Gotta catch 'em all!Author BiographyPokemon is a global phenomenon. As well as celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016, it also released two brand new games Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. In November 2018, Pokemon will be releasing two new games on the Nintendo Switch - Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee - and May 2019 sees the release of Detective Pikachu on the big screens. - The Official Pokemon Encyclopedia By Pokemon (Hardback)
How to Train Your Dragon: The First Collection
Cressida Cowell - 2010
Join Hiccup and Toothless on their first three adventures in How to Train Your Dragon: The First Collection. This paperback boxed set includes: How to Train Your Dragon; How to Be a Pirate; and How to Speak Dragonese.