Download or read book Bubba and Squirt s Mayan Adventure written by Sherry Ellis and published by Dancing Lemur Press. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient Mayan civilization!That's what Bubba and Squirt find when they travel through the mysterious vortex for another wild adventure. There they meet archeologists who are unearthing priceless artifacts. But someone is stealing them. And an encounter with the Tate Duende awakens magic within Bubba. Throw in the Alux and a new discovery and things get sticky.Will Bubba and Squirt solve the mystery, or will they be stuck forever in the jungles of Belize?

Download or read book Voyagers written by Ventresca Yvonne and published by Freedom Fox Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey into the past... Will the third ghost be found before fires take more lives? Can everyone be warned before Pompeii is buried again? What happens if a blizzard traps a family in East Germany? Will the Firebird help Soviet sisters outwit evil during WWII? And sneaking off to see the first aeroplane - what could go wrong? Ten authors explore the past, sending their young protagonists on harrowing adventures. Featuring the talents of Yvonne Ventresca, Katharina Gerlach, Roland Clarke, Sherry Ellis, Rebecca M. Douglass, Bish Denham, Charles Kowalski, Louise MacBeath Barbour, Beth Anderson Schuck, and L.T. Ward. Hand-picked by a panel of agents, authors, and editors, these ten tales will take readers on a voyage of wonder into history. Get ready for an exciting ride

Download or read book The Dog Who Lost His Bark written by Eoin Colfer and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A warm, uplifting story about a boy, his dog, and the healing power of music marks a first-time collaboration between two former Irish Children’s Laureates, Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch. Patrick has been desperate for a dog of his own for as long as he can remember, and this summer, with his father away, he longs for a canine friend more than ever. Meanwhile, in his short doggy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of bad people. Somewhere out there, he believes, is an awesome boy — his boy. And maybe, when they find each other, Oz will learn to bark again. Illustrated in light charcoal by two-time Kate Greenaway Medalist P.J. Lynch, this heartwarming story by Eoin Colfer, internationally best-selling author of the Artemis Fowl series, is certain to enchant.

Download or read book The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary written by Laura Shovan and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning, big-hearted time capsule of one class’s poems during a transformative school year. A great pick for fans of Margarita Engle and Eileen Spinelli. Eighteen kids, one year of poems, one school set to close. Two yellow bulldozers crouched outside, ready to eat the building in one greedy gulp. But look out, bulldozers. Ms. Hill’s fifth-grade class has plans for you. They’re going to speak up and work together to save their school. Families change and new friendships form as these terrific kids grow up and move on in this whimsical novel-in-verse about finding your voice and making sure others hear it. Honors and Praise: Winner of a Cybils Award in Poetry Winner of an Arnold Adoff Poetry Honor Award for New Voices An NCTE Notable Verse Novel A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year An ILA-CBC Children’s Choice Nominated for the Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award, the Wisconsin State Reading Association Children’s Book Award, the Rhode Island Children’s Book Award, and the Great Stone Face Award (New Hampshire), Lectio Book Award Master List “This gently evocative study of change in all its glory and terror would make a terrific read-aloud or introduction to a poetry unit. A most impressive debut.” —School Library Journal “Sure to inspire the poet in all of us, young and old.” —Mark Goldblatt, author of Twerp

Download or read book Avalina Jones written by Lori Adams and published by Avalina Jones. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avalina Jones is the Last Heir of the infamous pirate Davy Jones. But she has never heard of Sea Magic, flying dinghies, phantom islands, or creatures called Half Ones. And she has never understood why she can breathe underwater or why water follows her around. When a beautiful woman arrives in a swirling waterspout, Avalina's life explodes with more adventures than she could possibly imagine. She takes her place aboard a giant pirate schoolship teeming with heirs of the most nefarious pirates in history. Avalina soon realizes bizarre and danger are normal aboard a pirate heir schoolship-food fights back, school supplies giggle or explode in your face, and not everyone can be trusted. When Avalina is accused of a terrible crime, she must prove her innocence or risk being banished from the schoolship forever-and this in the middle of a crucial Treasure Hunt!Avalina unlocks the secrets of the ship and makes a dangerous discovery that threatens everyone aboard. Can Avalina and her new friends uncover the truth before the ship gives up her terrifying secrets?

Download or read book Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror written by Natasha Farrant and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a princess excellent? Eager to learn the answer, an enchantress casts her magic mirror into our universe. Reflected in it are princesses from around the world and across centuries who refuse to be pretty, polite, and obedient. Princess Leila of the desert protects her people from the king with the black-and-gold banner; Princess Tica takes a crocodile for a pet; Princess Ellen explores the high seas; Princess Abayome puts empathy and kindness above royal beauty; and in an apartment building, a girl named Princess saves her community’s beloved garden from the hands of urban developers. These girls are fierce, brave, and determined to do the rescuing themselves. Connecting their stories is the magic mirror, which reveals itself when each girl needs it most, illuminating how a princess’s power comes not from her title or looks, but from her own inner strength. These beautifully imagined stories, complemented by vibrant and inviting artwork, are by turns charming and bold, familiar and surprising.

Download or read book Scritch Scratch written by Lindsay Currie and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a teeth-chattering, eyes bulging, shuddering-and-shaking, chills-at-the-back-of-your-neck ghost story. I loved it!"—R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series For fans of Small Spaces and the Goosebumps series by R.L Stine comes a chilling ghost story based on real Chicago history about a malevolent spirit, an unlucky girl, and a haunting mystery that will tie the two together. Claire has absolutely no interest in the paranormal. She's a scientist, which is why she can't think of anything worse than having to help out her dad on one of his ghost-themed Chicago bus tours. She thinks she's made it through when she sees a boy with a sad face and dark eyes at the back of the bus. There's something off about his presence, especially because when she checks at the end of the tour...he's gone. Claire tries to brush it off, she must be imagining things, letting her dad's ghost stories get the best of her. But then the scratching starts. Voices whisper to her in the dark. The number 396 appears everywhere she turns. And the boy with the dark eyes starts following her. Claire is being haunted. The boy from the bus wants something...and Claire needs to find out what before it's too late. Pick up Scritch Scratch if you are looking for: A book for middle school students, 5th grade to 9th grade A story with a strong female protagonist that explores bravery, friendship, and family Mystery books for kids 9-12 Chilling ghost stories and ghost books for kids (perfect for Halloween!) Historical mysteries and Chicago history books for kids

Download or read book The King Who Disappeared written by Hank Quense and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long time ago, Bohan was a king. But that was before the sleep spell. Now that he's awake again, it's time for revenge.

Download or read book Gabe s Guardian Angel written by Beverly Stowe McClure and published by Freedom Fox Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen-year-old Gabe Montana, clumsy, overweight, dyslexic, and bullied, is considering suicide when his guardian angel appears, offering a plan to begining stand up for himself.

Download or read book Matowak Woman Who Cries written by Joylene Nowell Butler and published by Dancing Lemur Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A murder enveloped in pain and mystery... When Canada's retired Minister of National Defense, Leland Warner, is murdered in his home, the case is handed to Corporal Danny Killian, an aboriginal man tortured by his wife's unsolved murder. The suspect, 60-year-old Sally Warner, still grieves for the loss of her two sons, dead in a suicide/murder eighteen months earlier. Confused and damaged, she sees in Corporal Killian a friend sympathetic to her grief and suffering and wants more than anything to trust him. Danny finds himself with a difficult choice-indict his prime suspect, the dead minister's horribly abused wife or find a way to protect her and risk demotion. Or worse, transfer away from the scene of his wife's murder and the guilt that haunts him...

Download or read book Santa Post written by Emma Yarlett and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistible festive follow-up from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett, with hilarious letters and parcels to open. Santa receives post from children all over the world. But when Amy sends him a letter, he just can't work out what she wants as her gift. Will Santa manage to find Amy the right present in time for Christmas Eve? This joyous story sparkles with Emma Yarlett's vibrant illustrations and quirky humour.

Download or read book Lost Helix written by Scott Coon and published by Dancing Lemur Press. This book was released on 2020-05-18 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stuck on an asteroid mining facility, DJ dreams of writing music. When his dad goes missing, DJ finds a file in his guitar containing evidence of a secret war of industrial sabotage. When the mining company sends Agent Coreman after DJ and his guitar, he makes a run for civilization. Will DJ discover the truth before Coreman catches him?

Download or read book The Remnant written by William Michael Davidson and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One nation, without God... Colton Pierce apprehends Abberants-those who display symptoms of faith. His commitment to the CTC is challenged when his son is targeted. An underground militia, the Remnant, agrees to help Colton in exchange for assistance to free the Aberrants. Does Colton remain faithful to the CTC or save his son?

Download or read book Creating Stories written by Hank Quense and published by Strange Worlds Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-28 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a story in you? Do you know how to write it or how to tell it? Creating Stories has the answers. Hank Quense, the author of more than twenty books, tells you how to do it. He believes that stories come from the melding of three elements: getting ideas, story design and story-telling. Ideas have to come from the author. Creating Stories covers the last two. The book concentrates on developing characters including such rarely discussed requirements such as a dominant reader emotion and the character's biography. Plots are also covered in depth and a number of graphics are included to illustrate complex points. Another topic discusses subplots and how to utilize them and how to nest them within the main plot. A separate chapter discusses the relationship between the plot and the emotional arcs. Other topics covered are: character arcs, scene design, point-of-view, writing voice.

Download or read book He Gave Me Barn Cats written by Maria Santomasso-Hyde and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for her ill mother, Maria's burdens are heavy. When she discovers a cat and kittens in her barn, she feels lighter, and they teach her as only animals can do. Then tragedy strikes. As Maria loses her family, she creates a scorecard: God: 9, Maria: 0. Her questions turn into anger at God. Can the kittens in her barn help her heal?

Download or read book Bubba and Squirt s Shield of Athena written by Sherry Ellis and published by Dancing Lemur Press. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Greek Goddess and a Mythical Monster! When Bubba and Squirt travel through the mysterious vortex on a quest to save their father, they end up in Athens, Greece where they meet an old woman known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her intriguing riddles set them on a path that leads to the Netherworld, a place where danger lurks around every corner. With the help of their new friends and some unlikely allies, they must defeat the monster that holds their father captive. Will they succeed or be trapped forever in the labyrinth of the Netherworld?