Bøker av Kate Hannigan

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In The Great Chicago Fire you'll learn how a city rose up from one of the worst catastrophes in American history.A deadly blaze engulfs Chicago for two terrifying days! A brother, a sister, and a helpless puppy must race through the city to stay one step ahead of the devilish inferno. But can they reunite with their lost family before it's too late?

"Join two daredevil journalists, Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland, as they race against each other--and the ticking clock--to circle the globe in fewer than 80 days. And by any means possible--ship, train, even foot! Bly, energetic and scrappy, and Bisland, poetic and sophisticated, shared one common goal: to prove that women could not only travel the world but were just as curious, capable, and courageous as any man. Did it really matter who won the race?"--Jacket flap.

"This is a Borzoi book"--Copyright page.

An engaging picture book biography based on the incredible true story of a Jewish refugee who pioneered home video games and launched a worldwide obsession.Do you ever wonder how video gaming was invented? What came before your PlayStation or Xbox? This is the story of Ralph Baer, a refugee from Nazi Germany, who used his skills--and a lot of ingenuity and persistence--to make life a little more fun.  Television was new when Ralph returned from serving in World War II, but he didn't settle for watching TV. He knew it could be even more fun if you could play with it. He tinkered and tested, got help and rejected, but with perseverance and skill, he made his vision come true! This is the inspiring story of a fearless inventor who made TV video games a reality.

Wonder Woman meets Hidden Figures in this action-packed adventure trilogy about a trio of young superheroes fighting for justice during World War II!In the midst of World War II, Josie, Akiko, and Mae are chosen by a top-secret agency to help crack puzzles for the government. The trio bonds over their shared love of female superhero celebrities, from Hauntima to Zenobia to Hopscotch. But during one extraordinary afternoon, they find themselves transformed into the newest (and youngest!) superheroes in town. As the girls' abilities slowly begin to emerge, they learn that their skills will be crucial in thwarting a shapeshifting henchman of Hitler, and, just maybe, in solving an even larger mystery about the superheroes who've recently gone missing. Inspired by remarkable real-life women from World War II, this pulse-pounding adventure series features bold action and brave thinking, with forty-eight pages of comic book?style graphic panels throughout each book. This exciting and empowering hardcover boxed set includes: Cape Mask Boots

The League of Secret Heroes travel to Paris on their most critical mission yet in this third book in the action-packed, comics-inspired adventure series that's Hidden Figures meets Wonder Woman!When the Infinity Trinity hears of a Nazi spy plot that could bring danger to Chicago, Mae knows they must go to check on her beloved aunts, the daring World War II pilots Willa Brown and Janet Harmon. Mae's Granny Crumpler isn't exactly thrilled about her granddaughter and her friends trying to get involved with something so dangerousespecially when she's already worried about not hearing from Mae's dad, who is serving in Europe and fighting for freedom on and off the battlefield. But when Aunt Willa and Aunt Janet go missing, Mae knows that the sinister spy plot just got personal. They discover the evil Metallic Falcon has captured her aunts, and he is determined to thwart the Infinity Trinity's ultimate quest to bring back Zenobia and all the missing superheroes safely. With the help of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) and Room Twelve, Mae, Josie, and Akiko must use all their powers and code-cracking smarts in a challenge that will take them on a high-flying loop from Chicago to Sweetwater, Texas, to a final showdown in Paris. Can the Infinity Trinity soar to new heights and complete the biggest mission of them all?

A trio of young superheroes try to thwart a spy in this second book in the action-packed, comics-inspired adventure series that's Hidden Figures meets Wonder Woman!After defeating The Hisserand discovering their power as a teamInfinity Trinity is ready for its next adventure. When Akiko, Mae, and Josie learn that a spy has been betraying secrets to the Japanese military, they join Room Twelve in San Francisco for important work with other code-cracking experts. But soon there is personal code to crack: Akiko spots her mom walking with the suspected spy through San Francisco, which had been her family's home until Executive Order No. 9066 sent Akiko and all Japanese Americans on the West Coast into internment camps. Teaming up with brilliant members of The League of Secret Heroeslike real-life World War II code-crackers Genevieve Grotjan and Elizebeth FriedmanAkiko, Mae, and Josie search for answers as they battle the evil clown Side-Splitter, who's bent on destroying not only the city, but the Infinity Trinity, too. As clues begin to pile up that her mother has become entangled with Side-Splitter's sinister plot, can Akiko solve the most important puzzle of all?

It''s summertime, and the Bumpus family is growing! Aunt Rosie and Uncle Jonathan are expecting, and the entire family gathers together at Whispering Pines for a baby shower. But with Willow''s injured hand and big sisters pushing their way into the kitchen, it looks like Delia and Willow might have to surrender their aprons. When Grandma gives each of the grandchildren a family heirloom, suddenly Delia''s goes missing. Could it be lost in the cupcake''s batter? Follow the tasty recipes once again as Delia and Willow solve the mystery of the missing keepsake and celebrate the arrival of even more cousins in the second book in this charming series.Praise for Cupcake Cousins"[D]ebut novelist Hannigan has assembled all the ingredients for an entertaining and gentle-natured family tale." -- Publishers Weekly "Hughes'' cheery black-and-white illustrations capture the cousins'' exuberance, highlighting both misadventures and sentimental moments. . . . Hannigan''s lively tale celebrates family and friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews

Cat and Mr. Henry have set the date for their wedding-Christmas Day! Cousins Willow and Delia are excited to be junior bridesmaids at last, but when a record-breaking Christmas Eve blizzard leaves the whole town stranded, the girls have more to worry about than their wedding duties! The guests are late, and the roof has collapsed over the town''s food pantry, leaving many without a holiday meal. Will Delia and Willow be able to help the town''s hungry while giving Cat and Mr. Henry the wedding they''ve dreamed of? Test tasty recipes included throughout as the whole Bumpus family celebrates the true meaning of the holiday season in the final book in the Cupcake Cousins series.Praise for Cupcake Cousins "[D]ebut novelist Hannigan has assembled all the ingredients for an entertaining and gentle-natured family tale. Delia''s anxieties and Willow''s struggle to be seen as more than a little kid are relatable, and first-time illustrator Hughes''s spot illustrations give a good sense of the girls, the vacation home they love, and the matter-of-fact racial diversity of their clan." -- Publishers Weekly "Hughes'' cheery black-and-white illustrations capture the cousins'' exuberance, highlighting both misadventures and sentimental moments. . . . Hannigan''s lively tale celebrates family and friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews

Baking a fluffy pink cupcake is awesome, but wearing a dress that looks like one? No, thank you!Cousins Willow and Delia can''t wait to spend a week vacationing together with their families. Their aunt is getting married, and Willow and Delia are hoping their tasty baked goods will be enough to get them out of being flower girls in the wedding.But with a mischievous little brother, a bacon-loving dog, and a misbehaving blender in the mix, their treats don''t exactly turn out as planned. When a real emergency threatens to ruin the wedding, will their baking skills be enough to save the day?Join Willow and Delia in the kitchen by following their scrumptious recipes for whoopee pies, peach pancakes, and other tasty treats!Praise for Cupcake Cousins"[D]ebut novelist Hannigan has assembled all the ingredients for an entertaining and gentle-natured family tale." -Publishers Weekly"Hughes'' cheery black-and-white illustrations capture the cousins'' exuberance, highlighting both misadventures and sentimental moments. . . . Hannigan''s lively tale celebrates family and friendship." -Kirkus Reviews

This picture-book biography illuminates the life of activist Belva Lockwood, a woman who fought for equality for women in the classroom, the courtroom and politics.