Download or read book Ghost Boys written by Jewell Parker Rhodes and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about how children and families face the complexities of today's world, and how one boy grows to understand American blackness in the aftermath of his own death.

Download or read book Ghost Boy written by Iain Lawrence and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2002-03-12 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harold Kline is an albino—an outcast. Folks stare and taunt, calling him Ghost Boy. It’s been that way for all of his 14 years. So when the circus comes to town, Harold runs off to join it. Full of colorful performers, the circus seems like the answer to Harold’s loneliness. He’s eager to meet the Cannibal King, a sideshow attraction who’s an albino, too. He’s touched that Princess Minikin and the Fossil Man, two other sideshow curiosities, embrace him like a son. He’s in love with Flip, the pretty and beguiling horse trainer, and awed by the all-knowing Gypsy Magda. Most of all, Harold is proud of training the elephants, and of earning respect and a sense of normalcy. Even at the circus, though, two groups exist—the freaks, and everyone else. Harold straddles both groups. But fitting in comes at a price, and Harold must recognize the truth beneath what seems apparent before he can find a place to call home.

Download or read book The Mystery of Ghost Dancer Ranch written by Patrick E. Craig and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patrick Craig is a lifelong musician and writer who left a career in the music industry to follow Christ in 1984. Along with twenty years experience serving as a Worship Leader and Pastor, Patrick and his wife Judy present seminars on Music and Worship at churches, retreats, seminars and conferences. His current ministry, with Judy, is as a traveling Worship Leader to several small churches in Northern California. Patrick and Judy have two daughters and five grandchildren and live in Petaluma, CA. The Mystery of Ghost Dancer Ranch is the exciting story of two teenage cousins staying at their Grandparents ranch for the summer, who stumble on a mystery that involves desperate crooks who want to steal the ranch to build a casino, the ghost of a long-dead Sioux War Chief, a young Native American man on a mission to save his tribe and secret tunnels and caves left over from an old Spanish Mission under the ranch. Throw in a guardian angel that guides and protects the girls and some evil spirits that want to bring the story to a bad end, and you have The Mystery of Ghost Dancer Ranch, the first in a series of mystery adventures featuring Punkin and Boo."

Download or read book Boo Boy and Endy written by Wendy Jack and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The villain Endy and her diabolical cat, Boo-Boy, create a crime wave of bank robberies, with the lead detective, Gregory Tree, hot on their trail. However, a chance encounter with Endy by Gregory spiraled into a love affair that added mystery and intrigue to Endy's love for Gregory, balancing her love with her pet companion and crime partner, Boo-Boy.

Download or read book The Ghost Backstage 3 written by Dori Hillestad Butler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-13 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kaz and Claire’s new detective agency is a success! Their latest case, though, is proving to be the hardest yet. When Claire’s classmate says he saw a ghost backstage while rehearsing the school play, Kaz goes to school with Claire to investigate. From the description the boy gave, Kaz is sure it’s his mom—but where has she gone? Kaz and Claire search everywhere and find no trace of her, but the mysterious ghostly activities are still happening…

Download or read book The Funniest Spooky Joke Book Ever written by Joe King and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens if you see twin witches? You won't be able to tell which witch is witch What did the skeleton say when his brother told a lie? You can't fool me, I can see right through you Will: 'Mum, all the children make fun of me.' Mum: 'What do they say?' Will: 'They say I'm a werewolf. Is it true?' Mum: 'Of course not. Now comb your face and get ready for supper.' These and many more howlers to make you laugh your head off (in most cases not literally).

Download or read book White Reindeer Kudzu Monster Other Tales of Wonder written by DJ Lyons and published by PublishAmerica. This book was released on 2009-12-21 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 32 short stories and novellas by DJ Lyons: * “White Reindeer”?Lost on a Norwegian mountain, DJ faces rock slides, raging waterfalls and other challenges. Miraculously, a white reindeer appears and leads her to safety. * “Kudzu Monster”?An unlikely love story involving a young frontier girl and the Kudzu Monster who saves her life. * “Trapped in Beaumaris Castle”?Gwyn agrees to spend the night in a haunted castle. What he sees finally puts to rest a 700-year-old question: How did the king's archer die? * “Grandmother Lyons' Tales”?True stories about a tornado, a Civil War love story, a scam, a premonition saving two lives and a scary Rag Man. * “12 Tales of Wonder” plus “12 Stories for the Young At Heart”?Exciting adventures involving ghosts, wishes, secrets, bullies, animals, amazing characters, a Broccoli Monster, fairy godmothers, magic and fun.

Download or read book Haunted Central New York written by Dennis Webster and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the spooky history of New York's central region From the edge of the Adirondacks, to the heart of Syracuse and everything in between, central New York boasts some of the most haunted history in the state. Utica, Rome and Cazenovia all have historic tales of ghostly moments and unexplained aparations. Join author Dennis Webster as he reveals the hidden haunted history of central New York.

Download or read book Haunted Kernersville written by Kelly McGuire Hargett and Scott Icenhower and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled between Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point, what was once a sleepy little village, just a stop on the Great Wagon Road, became a thriving community in the nineteenth century. Residents have spent lifetimes looking after one another--and sometimes they continue to do so even in death. Does a young soldier haunt the Kernersville Museum, flirting with the women who work there? Learn the truth of the ghost of the old McCuiston House. Local institutions like the P&N Store and Snow's Diner also claim their share of spooky experiences. Kernersville Museum director Kelly Hargett and local theater founder Scott Icenhower tell ghost tales that are sometimes comical, sometimes heartwarming and sometimes a little hair-raising.

Download or read book Super Zero and the Grumpy Ghosts written by Jane De Suza and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second caper of this hilarious, popular series has feisty, gritty SuperZero deal with ghosts who are terrorising the local mall. Meet the looniest ghosts ever—screeching singers who steal mannequins, old buffalo-riders and even ghosts who are afraid of ghosts. The supporting cast of madcaps—Anna Conda, Vamp Iyer, Tara RumPum— each plays their special role in creating even more madness. The superhero kids try their best to send the ghosts home and, as the action gets more nail-biting and rib-tickling, you’ll find yourself half-hoping the ghosts don’t disappear because then the book will end.

Download or read book Spooky Creature Riddles written by Janet Nuzum Myers and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be afraid...be very afraid: these creature feature jokes are so funny you might die laughing. And they include every type of monster, witch, skeleton, and other spooky being you can think of. What's a good gift for a baby ghost? Boo-ties. Why are mummies popular at Halloween parties? Because they are good wrappers. Why did Frankenstein watch lightning? He got a charge out of it. What is it so easy to trick vampires? They are suckers. Every one will send a thrill down children's spines--making this compilation a perfect Halloween treat.

Download or read book Haunted Canada 7 Chilling True Tales written by Joel A. Sutherland and published by Scholastic Canada. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seventh book in the bestselling series of spooky true Canadian stories . . . read it with the lights on! In this terrifying collection of all new haunted stories, author Joel A. Sutherland has put together the creepiest, most bone-chilling tales from coast to coast, including: A river wraith that kills anyone who sets eyes upon it in Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan The ghost of a boy who plays pranks and terrifies theatre staff in the basement of the Centaur Theatre in Montreal, Quebec Supernatural, inexplicable encounters in deserted hallways and empty holding cells at Old City Hall in Toronto, Ontario Moody black-and-white illustrations and archival photos throughout are sure to shock even the most cynical readers into believers!

Download or read book Extreme Monsters Joke Book written by Nikki Bataille Lange and published by Brighter Minds Children's Publishin. This book was released on 2005 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pastor Needs a Boo written by Michele Andrea Bowen and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michele Andrea Bowen made a name for herself years ago during the African-American inspirational fiction craze. Now, in Pastor Needs a Boo, she's back with an amazing journey of faith, drama, and love. It was a regular New Jerusalem Gospel United Church work day for Reverend Denzelle Flowers when Veronica Washington, Keisha Jackson, and Marsha Metcalf showed up after losing their jobs on the same day, same morning, and almost at the same time. Denzelle struggled to solve that first problem. The other problem—the lovely Marsha—would be much harder to solve. Denzelle didn't even know how to fight wanting to turn in the playah's card and getting "booed" up with the poster girl for "church girls." Marsha Metcalf and her fellow unemployed church members aren't Denzelle's biggest problem, though. He is running for bishop, and his enemies—a more ruthless consortium of corrupted clergy—want power badly enough to go to rather extreme lengths for it because the stakes are just that high. Now, his ex-wife was back and sleeping with the enemy, digging for dirt. Reverend Denzelle can't fight this battle alone. This pastor needs a ‘boo' who will stand by his side. Before the dust settles, both Marsha and Denzelle's faith and love will be put to the ultimate test.

Download or read book Ghost Letters written by Baba Badji and published by Parlor Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Ghost Letters, one emigrates to America again, and again, and again, though one also never leaves Senegal, the country of one’s birth; one grows up in America, and attends university in America, though one also never leaves Senegal, the country of one’s birth; one wrestles with one’s American blackness in ways not possible in Senegal, though one never leaves Senegal, the country of one’s birth; and one sees more deeply into Americanness than any native-born American could. Ghost Letters is a 21st century Notebook of a Return to the Native Land, though it is a notebook of arrival and being in America. It is a major achievement. —Shane McCrae

Download or read book The Holy Ghost Stories written by David E. Weaver and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God speaks to his children in stories and parables. The Old Testament is an epic saga of God’s chosen people, and in the New Testament, the Lord Jesus Christ teaches the people using everyday stories that are relatable and insightful. The Holy Ghost Stories continues this tradition and shares a collection of stories and parables about growth in God and humankind’s need for a relationship with God. Author David E. Weaver narrates these God-given stories, which contain both fictional and nonfictional examples of God’s love and Christ’s salvation. As you read these stories, you will feel the Holy Spirit working within you as you draw closer to God and begin cultivating a relationship with him. Jesus suffered on the cross for all of us, but why would God do such a thing? Through the modern-day parables contained within The Holy Ghost Stories, you can discover an answer to this eternal question—an answer that will speak to your soul and lead you on a path to eternity with the Lord.

Download or read book The Great Monster Joke Book written by Amanda Li and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2006-08-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What sort of jokes do werewolves like best? Howlers! What's worse than being surrounded by huge great scary monsters? Being surrounded by AWFUL JOKES ABOUT MONSTERS! Think you can stomach hundreds of and ghastly gags? These monster gags will have you screaming for more! From gnarly knock knocks to gruesome groaners, you'll find everything to tickle your monster fancy.