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This work of ecofiction follows the adventures of Andrew who teams up with Ham, an alien from a vastly advanced civilization who assumes the guise of a housecat. They first meet when Ham makes a detour to Earth to enlist Andrew's help to rid his Mothership of a dangerous creature that has hitchhiked on board. This mission requires Andrew to travel back to ancient Egypt with Ham. As a practice run, the pair travel forward in time to 2099 only to find that Earth is imperilled by plastic pollution. Andrew realises that before he can assist Ham and the Mother apprehend the creature, he needs their help to save his own planet Earth from a disaster of mankind's own making.
A postapocalyptic mystery-thriller for young adults Nox is an arts graduate wondering what to do with his life. Taylor and Lizzy are famous indie musicians, and Rocky works the checkouts at Target. When they find themselves trapped in a giant mall, they eat fast food, watch bad TV, and wait. But with no sign of any other humans, the novelty of having their own mall quickly fades. When days turn to weeks, a sense of menace quickly grows.
Written from the perspective of a teenager, this chilling psychological thriller follows Tessa as she copes with the blood-stained event that changed her life forever. Set in Perth, Western Australia, this gripping novel demonstrates how Tessa clings to anorexia and to her sinister, imaginary friend, Ned-her greatest support and her staunchest ally who is privy to her deepest secrets-in an attempt to deal with the loss of her brother and the resulting change in her parents.
Certain doors open to grand adventures. Edward opens the first door while traveling on an overnight train to Chicago. Upon entering a private car, he encounters the mysterious Egyptian "e;M"e; and Theo, his sphinx-like companion. Both are much more than meets the eye. Edward's second door, hidden away in a Chicago alley, leads into a magical sanctuary. Greeting Edward warmly are M and Theo. A frosty greeting comes from Glenda, a tall, challenging Nordic girl. Theo discloses his true self to Edward and offers him a challenge to join M and Glenda as his allies against an ancient foe. Edward accepts and months of intense study follow as Edward and Glenda develop special abilities. Their abilities are tested in a Chicago museum as a keystone is being lowered into an ancient arch. Reading the arch's hieroglyphs, Glenda declares that the portal is cursed. Could an ancient curse come alive in modern-day Chicago?
Although Stasia and mum Sarah have only lived in The Sticks for a very short time, they find themselves in the midst of some strange, increasingly suspicious goings-on. After their dangerous run-in with gangster Arton Mudd, they are dismayed to find he is still on the run from the Law Keepers. Meanwhile, Elf Services Administrator Imperia Jobsworth has been reported missing, and has not been seen for days.Could the two cases possibly be linked? Faerie detectives Dorissa and Snooch find it all too much to handle, so Sarah steps in to help. This provides Stasia and Esmoylda with the perfect opportunity to do a little sleuthing of their own, with or without the assistance of 'Helpful Elf' Drivel. Can they track down Imperia, and help put Arton Mudd back where he belongs, behind bars?
Strange things are afoot at The Majestic ... Check yourself in for a mystery beside the seaside.Gracie Fairshaw and her family have barely moved into The Majestic, a Blackpool boarding house, when her Ma mysteriously vanishes.Gracie teams up with her younger brother George, siblings Violet and Tom, and maid Phyllis. They must work out why one of the guests - a conman conjurer - has made Ma disappear ... Can they get her safely home as the clock ticks down to the 1935 Illuminations Switch-on?
It's a bright, sunny day in Summer City, until the fearsome Sun Pirates lay siege! In danger of losing the city's magical Grian forever, which keeps the sun shining, Brendan Blaze and his little sister Beth must use their wits to save the day!
Jordan and Justin are best friends and the only two kids in their class's advanced math group. So it isn't until Stephanie Lewis marches into their classroom that they meet someone who's as good with numbers as they are. Their shared interest in math quickly draws them together, and the three soon form The Math Kids. Unfortunately, life as math club kids isn't always easy. In addition to extra homework, the three friends have two new problems. First, a string of mysterious burglaries has the whole neighbourhood on edge, including their parents. Then, they manage to earn unwanted attention from Robbie, the class bully. Luckily, Jordan, Justin, and Stephanie soon learn that their new club may give them the skills they need to solve both problems.
Scott and his gang of techno-hackers barely escaped with their lives when they planted the virus that destroyed Virtual Kombat. Now that the game is gone, they think they're finally safe. But VK creator Vince Power's deadly scheme is far from over. Without a virtual world to host it, there's only one place for the brutal fighting and killing to go. VK will be played in the real world, and Scott's tech skills won't help him now. This is no longer just a game ... Blade Runner meets Mortal Engines in the heart-pounding finale to the Virtual Kombat series. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 9+
Summer 1939. With Europe on the brink of war, eighteen-year-old Kristina Tomiak has been called up to join the White Eagles, Poland's valiant air force. When the Nazis reach the town where she is based, Kristina makes a daring escape, but she doesn't realise that she's carrying a stowaway in her plane. Will Kristina be able to navigate the most challenging flight of her life and reach safety amid the turmoil of war? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
This is the second in the series of stories about two best friends, Jack and his dog Dudley.A New Day sees the friends have a very rude awakening, before a very busy day with Dudley doing what he does best!
Experience firsthand the strategic importance of a forgotten Texas coastal port. Sail on the Sherman, a Caribbean Schooner, with a crew of patriots. Follow the story of a young orphaned boy, raised by monks, and adopted by a quartermaster on a British sailing ship. Participate in a pistol due with the last of Jean Lafittes gulf coast buccaneers. Watch as a young man becomes the legendary Jose Gaspar, a pirate for the Texas Republic.
Never before told until now.One- of-a-kind exciting journey of several fascinating takes, all told from the late 1850sExperience firsthand what it was like to cross the shallow sandbars at the Aransas Channel, with the legendary pirate Jose Gaspar. Hear the new Danish folktale of the Island Mustang. Re-live the drowning death of an Aransas Lighthouse Keeper. Watch with astonishment as a grief-stricken widow transforms into the Harbor Island Banshee.
Pansy the poodle and her human friend Avery have solved mysteries all over the world-from foiling a jewel thief in Los Angeles to tracking down a talented lion cub in Africa. For their newest adventure, they travel to Rome, where a cat with culinary skills has vanished from one of the city's best restaurants. Chef Mario is desperate to find her, so it is Pansy to the rescue!As Pansy and Avery scour Rome, listening for Angelina's bell and sniffing the air for her signature garlic scent, they encounter such sites as the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, and learn some useful Italian words. When they finally find Angelina, in the kitchen of a rival chef, they must teach him some lessons about stealing, envy, and the value of friendship. Most important of all, he learns that he must find his unique talent, rather than trying to copy his friend. In the end,all are reunited for a tasty picnic, and Pansy and Avery reaffirm their own special friendship. Seventh in the "e;Pansy the Poodle Mystery Series"e; of classic children's books. "e;Pansy in Rome"e; is perfect for developing reading skills in young emergent readers age 3-7. Parents, teachers and librarians appreciate the heirloom-quality oversized hardcover with its extra thick pages and splendid full color illustrations.
This book was created in Honor of all the brave children and parents facing this pandemic around the world.This time, creating a book for children helping parents during these difficult times of coronavirus to be able to explain this pandemic to children in a way they can understand without getting stressed out. The book emphasizes looking for the positive side of spending time with mommy and daddy and safe practices when going outside. Children are sponges of learning but also sponges of stress. Y Grow Up's play areas and toys will be introduced through our main characters, Sammy and Sally. We invite you to be part of the Y Grow Up family and we welcome you to our world of toys. We will be providing link of toys in the book this way parent will have the opportunity to integrate the book with learning skills with ideas of toys helping children in all-the developmental skill areas. Every toy has been designed by educators to bring your child the best learning experience that will create the foundations for life.
A very long, long time ago, in an enchanted land far, far away. There lived a beautiful princess in a kingdom by the bay. The kingdom was called Valentine, after the king who ruled the land. He had the love of all the people, and the respect of his fellow man.
A scorpion taken from his home is made a superhero to defend the forest, recruited by insect agents of a command center.
Recommended for ages nine & older. It's about friendship, adventure, Fiction fantasyland, lost golf balls. Knowing its ok, not to always get things right the very first time. Especially, when the elements are against you. Drawing & coloring page at the end of story.
Summer break is over and now it is time to head home. Our grandparents have a special trip planned. It is a special trip they both took as children with their parents. All the wonderful things you will see From A Train.
Sixteen-year-old Bea Pearl knows her brother isn't dead. Even if her parents don't agree. Even if the entire town doesn't believe her. She knows it's true. When orders came to evacuate Lake George due to rising floodwaters, Bea Pearl saw Jim head toward the river. She followed him. Only she returned. When her parents have Jim declared legally dead, Bea Pearl decides it's up to her to figure out where her brother could be if he is alive, and so begins to unravel the mystery of his disappearance. But it seems like someone else wants to know what he was hiding when his bedroom is ransacked. More clues come together: a scrap of paper, mysterious numbers that may lead to swamp monkeys, Jim's shoes turning up in unexpected places. Bea Pearl can't figure out what connects them all until she's stolen from her bed in the dead of night.Bea Pearl's insistence that Jim's alive and her quest to figure out why he went down to a flooding river in the first place takes a toll on her shattering family. But she must unearth the truth surrounding her presumed dead brother. Otherwise, the rumors are true and she has killed him. Because if Jim can stop existing, could she too?
Help Detective Whiff Whiffy, a sweet but bungling sleuth, find the cause of a curious smell. Pay close attention because the answer may be as close as the nose on your face.
This book is about a young creature who is determined to build a spaceship for his classmates to take into space for their class space trip. However, he faces a challenge with one of his classmates to build the spaceship. If you make mistakes you can learn from them. Always do the right thing.
I wanted to begin the adventures of Lovey Dove. The trips are designed to be educational as well as fun. This is a pictorial journey from north to south on the east coast of the United States of America. It may lead to further discussion of each place. This will be in accordance to the age of the young reader..
Invasion from Mars to Earth is about aliens, spaceships, and little people from outer space who are watching us from the universe. These creatures love to eat spicy chicken sandwiches, so they plan to have an expedition to Earth to achieve their goal: to eat a spicy chicken sandwich!
Clovis grew up in a family that had always worked for the Amsterdam Centraal Railroad. Now that he has graduated, his Papa was expecting him to follow in his footsteps. However, Clovis has dreams of his own and wants to leave on the "e;flying trains"e; to be an adventurer. Meanwhile, changes at the railroad just may give Clovis his wish. With his best friend, Ian, Clovis watches and waits for his adventure to begin. In a strange turn of events, Clovis finds himself in an adventure much bigger than himself, right in the heart of Amsterdam. Does adventure mean traveling to faraway places? Could his true calling be right here at home? Follow Clovis as he wrestles with decisions all teenagers face, man or mouse: break away and be your own mouse or follow tradition and give up your dreams. With his Papa, Mama, and Grandpa urging Clovis to make a decision and little brother, Zuri, getting in the way of his plans, Clovis faces his fears and emerges with a decision that will leave you in awe.
Join Casey and Kiley on their Outer Space Adventure Brother and sister, Casey and Kiley, travel into outer space to a distant planet where they meet the aliens that enabled them to go back in time on their previous adventures. They meet a collection of aliens that monitor the universe and do what is necessary to protect it. While learning about alien cultures, the planet is attacked by space pirates. Working together as a team, the two children help the aliens battle the invaders. If not stopped, the space pirates will take over the universe. Can they stop them?
Within the pages of this book comes to life a remarkable young fellow who has all the characteristics every boy and girl, every mother and father, every teacher would love to see in every child. Who is this boy who is found in the middle of nowhere, with no talking ability, no knowledge of anything, who suddenly comes to life inspiring everyone with whom he comes into contact? He is both loveable, and extremely dangerous, if he needs to be. He is courageous, but emotional, strong, but weak. He is likeable - just like most children in this world. He is a young fellow, always moving forward, but he is as vulnerable as a newborn puppy or kitten. He's just a kid, but a kid almost every kid in the world could either aspire to, or wish he was your best friend! I hope you'll look forward to reading this book, and the sequel, which is even more inspiring than this, yet the sequel cannot come unless you read and know this book!
More Adventures of Little Mikey is the second in a series of chapter books, featuring Little Mikey and his schoolmates. The first book in the series, The Adventures of Little Mikey, highlighted character traits that improve social emotional learning (SEL). The impetus for creating this series is to provide an additional tool to support parents, teachers, counselors, and other educators as they engage students in social emotional learning, which is regarded by educators as foundational and critical to the academic success of students.More Adventures of Little Mikey continues to illustrate the importance of children displaying strong character traits such as kindness, respect, generosity, fairness, compassion, unselfishness, and self-awareness. At the end of each chapter, there are several questions that encourage children to think more about those character traits.
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