Download or read book Sky Island written by L. Frank Baum and published by Phoemixx Classics Ebooks. This book was released on 2021-11-14 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sky Island L. Frank Baum - Sky Island: Being the Further Adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill after Their Visit to the Sea Fairies is a children's fantasy novel written by L. Frank Baum, illustrated by John R. Neill, and published in 1912 by the Reilly & Britton Company[1]the same constellation of forces that produced the Oz books in the first decades of the twentieth century. As the full title indicates, Sky Island is a sequel to Baum's The Sea Fairies of 1911. Both books were intended as parts of a projected long-running fantasy series to replace the Oz books. Given the relatively tepid reception of the first book in the series, however, Baum tried to attract young readers by including two characters from his Oz mythos in Sky IslandButton-Bright and Polychrome, originally introduced in The Road to Oz (1909).
Download or read book Sky Island written by Amy Chu and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stunning sequel to Sea Sirens, the middle-grade graphic novel about a spunky Vietnamese American surfer girl and her cantankerous talking cat. This time Trot and Cap'n Bill have to rescue a Sea Siren friend from the clutches of a ruthless amusement park owner. School's out and Trot and Cap'n Bill are looking forward to a carefree summer of surfing. But trouble surfaces when Grandpa hooks a message in a bottle while fishing. Clia, the Sea Siren princess, and Anko, King of the Sea Serpents, need their help: Merla, their Sea Siren friend, has been kidnapped! Trot, her cat, and her grandfather join the rescue effort which takes them to an old abandoned amusement park island resort, where plans are afoot for a grand re-opening. But who is behind this development? Enter Rosalie, an environmentalist with a personal grudge against the developer. She can tell them a thing or two about the mysterious Mr. Buluru and his secret plans for the park. And Trot has a pretty good idea who the new main attraction of the park will be--but not if she and her crew get to that tank and free Merla first! Like Sea Sirens, Sky Island was inspired by an L. Frank Baum novel of the same name. This charming graphic novel weaves fantastical ocean creatures, quirky but sympathetic main characters, a fun amusement park setting, and fast-paced adventure into an imaginative, world-building story.
Download or read book Sea Sirens written by Amy Chu and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into this visually stunning, middle-grade graphic novel about a spunky Vietnamese American surfer girl and her cantankerous talking cat who plunge into a fantasy world of oceanic marvels . . . and mayhem! Trot, a Vietnamese American surfer girl, and Cap'n Bill, her cranky one-eyed cat, catch too big a wave and wipe out, sucked down into a magical underwater kingdom where an ancient deep-sea battle rages. The beautiful Sea Siren mermaids are under attack from the Serpent King and his slithery minions--and Trot and her feline become dangerously entangled in this war of tails and fins. This beautiful graphic novel was inspired by The Sea Fairies, L. Frank Baum's "underwater Wizard of Oz." It weaves Vietnamese mythology, fantastical ocean creatures, a deep-sea setting, quirky but sympathetic main characters, and fast-paced adventure into an imaginative, world-building story.
Download or read book Islands in the Sky written by Arthur Charles Clarke and published by new American Library of Canada. This book was released on 1965* with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sky Island Annotated written by L. Frank Baum and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sky Island: Being the Further Adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill after Their Visit to the Sea Fairies is a children's fantasy novel written by L. Frank Baum. A captivating tale by the master of make-believe recounts the further adventures of a little girl named Trot; Cap'n Bill; and their new friend, Button-Bright. Transported by a magic umbrella to an island in the sky, they meet six snub-nosed princesses, discover the King's treasure chamber, and meet Tourmaline the poverty Queen.
Download or read book Searching for Sky written by Jillian Cantor and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-07-03 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: River means everything to Sky. They have lived alone together on Island for as long as they can remember. The two of them hunt for food, wash in Falls and curl up together in Shelter. Their life is simple and safe. Until River sees a boat . . . Across Ocean is California, a place where nothing makes sense to Sky. She is separated from River and taken to live with a grandmother she doesn't know. Lost and heartbroken, Sky searches for him so they can return to Island, only to find out that their paradise wasn't as perfect as she thought, and everything she's ever known and loved may have been a lie. A gripping and beautifully told story of love and survival in a hostile world – ours.
Download or read book Island in the Sky written by Ernest K Gann and published by . This book was released on 2024-02-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Island in the Sky, first published in 1944, is aviator Ernest Gann's exciting, realistic novel of survival in the far north of Canada. The Corsair, a plane attached to the Army Air Transport Command during the Second World War, is forced to land after heavy icing of the wings makes the plane unflyable. The crew look to Dooley, the pilot for guidance in order to survive the frigid conditions, and from support bases and search aircraft, a rescue mission is mounted. Island in the Sky was the subject of a 1953 movie starring John Wayne.
Download or read book Baboquivari Mountain Plants written by Daniel F. Austin and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Baboquivari Mountains, long considered to be a sacred space by the Tohono O’odham people who are native to the area, are the westernmost of the so-called Sky Islands. The mountains form the border between the floristic regions of Chihuahua and Sonora. This encyclopedic work describes the flora of this unique area in detail. It includes descriptions, identifications, ecology, and extensive etymologies of plant names in European and indigenous languages. Daniel Austin also describes pollination biology and seed dispersal and explains how plants in the area have been used by humans, beginning with Native Americans. The term “sky island” was first used by Weldon Heald in 1967 to describe mountain ranges that are separated from each other by valleys of grassland or desert. The valleys create barriers to the spread of plant species in a way that is similar to the separation of islands in an ocean. The 70,000-square-mile Sky Islands region of southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and northwestern Mexico is of particular interest to botanists because of its striking diversity of plant species and habitats. With more than 3,000 species of plants, the region offers a surprising range of tropical and temperate zones. Although others have written about the region, this is the first book to focus exclusively on the plant life of the Baboquivari Mountains. The book offers an introduction to the history of the region, along with a discussion of human influences, and includes a useful appendix that lists all of the plants known to be growing in the Baboquivari Mountain chain.
Download or read book Under the Maui Sky written by Kellie Coates Gilbert and published by Kellie Gilbert LLC. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aloha! Welcome to the Maui Island Series where the dramas of everyday life keep the Briscoe family and their friends laughing, crying and falling in love. Set against the lush backdrop of a tropical island, Under the Maui Sky captures the emotionally charged, complex dynamics that come with being part of a family. Readers will laugh and shed a few tears as Ava Briscoe and her children discover what it means to be loved, supported and accepted by the people who mean the most…even in the face of deep betrayal. Ava Briscoe wants nothing more than for her children and the family’s pineapple business to flourish. When a dark secret comes to light, more than her steadfast resilience is tested. Christel is picking up the pieces after a painful divorce. She’s found solace in the family business. But a bitter discovery soon shakes the once-steady foundation under her feet. Katie is a wife and mother with a full plate. She yearns for purpose but her efforts to make her dreams come true falter when she learns nothing is at it seems. Aiden makes his living rescuing people on the island of Maui. When facing life’s changes, can he rescue his own family when it matters most? Shane believes life is a party, but sometimes life hands out more than a good time—fun crashes to an end and growing up is no longer an option. Come along on the journey . . . with all the messy wonder, humor, pain and ultimate hope of this heartwarming family as they grapple with an uncertain future and learn they can face anything, as long as they do it together. A heart-grabbing story, perfect for Robyn Carr and Susan Wiggs fans.
Download or read book Sky Island written by Walt Disney Productions and published by BDD Promotional Books Company. This book was released on 1990-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mickey and Goofy in an airplane, spot a flying car which leads them to an island in the sky.
Download or read book Sky Islands written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-04-13 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sky Islands Explorers have found flying islands in the sky, each with its own environment and secrets that have been kept hidden. Summary: The interesting children's book "Sky Islands" is about a group of brave explorers who go into the unknown to look into strange islands that move in the sky. Under the watchful eye of Professor Elm, a strange scientist who first notices these strange things with his telescope, the group sets out on an exciting trip full of exciting encounters and strange places to be. The explorers take to the sky in their plane, the Starling. Captain Hawk, who has a lot of experience, and Lily, who is young and full of energy, are in charge. they will face. Each island has its own environment, with strange plants. They meet talking animals on the first island they go to, which is full of lush forests. The animals tell them about the past of the island and warn them about the problems and animals, and each one hides a mystery that needs to be solved. The team's strength and bonds are put to the test as they travel through different landscapes, such as a barren wasteland with hidden oasis and mysterious carvings that may be from ancient societies, and a stormy island where they have to deal with bad weather. They come across a garden island full of strange plants and a flower that can heal, as well as a frozen island with detailed ice sculptures. There are some problems on the trip. If the team loses their map, they will have to rely on their knowledge and instincts to find their way around the unknown areas. As a result of their research, they find a secret mountain library full of old books that hold all of the sky islands' knowledge. This important finding sheds light on where the islands came from and how they are connected. When their trip is over, the adventurers come back to Earth changed by what they've seen and done. People look up to them as heroes, and their stories about the sky islands make people want to learn more about and defend these magical places. Professor Elm is moved by their trip to start an organization to study and protect the sky islands so that their mysteries and wonders can continue to teach and inspire people in the future. While providing thrilling experiences, "Sky Islands" teaches viewers important lessons about friendship, bravery, and the need to protect and preserve the environment. It tells young readers that the world is full of chances and mysteries just waiting to be discovered. It makes them want to dream big and go on adventures. Chapter 1: What They Found The exciting and interesting beginning of "Sky Islands," a gripping book, gets the reader interested. Scientist Professor Elm, who is known for his strange habits and insatiable curiosity, is the first person to find out about a secret that lies far above the earth. One clear night, Professor Elm looks at the sky through his big, old telescope, which he has carefully adjusted over the years, and he sees something amazing. Shadows flash and dance in the sky for no clear reason. It's not like these shadows are from clouds or birds flying by; they're clear, big, and look like islands floating in the sky! Professor Elm is thrilled about this finding. He knows that what he is seeing could be one of the most important finds ever. His heart beats faster when he thinks about these flying islands. Do they have plants and animals that people have never seen before? Are they full of diamonds or old secrets? His thoughts are full of possibilities, and he chooses to look into these islands to find out what they are hiding. Professor Elm chooses to put together a group of explorers because he knows that a quest this big needs more than just his own knowledge. Each team member would need certain skills to stay alive and find their way around these uncharted parts of the sky. He thinks about Lily, a young, very smart guide who can read maps and compasses better than anyone else. Lily is a great choice for this trip because she has always been interested in new things and exploring the unknown. Then there's Captain Hawk, a skilled pilot who has been flying in bad weather for a long time. Captain Hawk is known for being able to keep calm and think straight when things get tough. His knowledge would be very helpful as they flew their Starling through uncharted territory and any possibly dangerous weather that might be around these mysterious sky islands. Professor Elm tells his group what he plans to do and what he has found. Lily and Captain Hawk are both excited and amazed by the idea of finding new worlds right above them. They quickly decide to join the trip because they are interested and love the thrill of the unknown. As a group, they start getting ready for the trip by going over their gear, looking at star charts, and making a plan for how they will get there. On the day of leaving, there is a clear mix of worry and excitement. Their strong and reliable Starling has everything they need for their trip, like food, safety gear, navigational tools, and, of course, Professor Elm's reliable telescope. As the team gets on, everyone feels both the unbridled excitement of the trip ahead and the weight of what they don't know. The group sees the ground disappear under them as the Starling takes off and soars higher and higher into the sky. The sky is so big that it goes on forever. The air up here is cool and crisp, and it feels great to be free. Professor Elm sets up his telescope in the cockpit because he can't wait to see the flying islands for the first time. The team is keeping an eye out for any sign of the strange shapes that Professor Elm saw through his telescope. This makes the trip to the sky islands both exciting and nerve-wracking. After traveling for hours, Lily's sharp eyes pick out something far away. It's one of the sky islands, and it looks just like Professor Elm said it would—a big, green flying mass that can be seen from far away. You can feel the excitement in the Starling as they get closer and get ready to land and explore the unknown. This is just the start of a wonderful journey that will undoubtedly be full of obstacles, new experiences, and learning. The team knows that on each island they visit, they will find secrets that will change how they see the world above and below ground. This is the beginning of a trip that neither of them will soon forget. It will be full of the thrill of discovery and the bond of friendship that will grow stronger as they face new challenges together. Chapter 2: The First Climb In the exciting adventure "Sky Islands," Professor Elm, Lily, a young guide, and Captain Hawk, an experienced pilot, set out on their first trip to the mysterious floating islands with a group of skilled explorers. Their plane, the Starling, isn't a regular jet; it's full of cool sensors and tools that were made just for studying these fantastic sky islands. Strong binoculars, environmental sensors for checking the air and weather, and safe harnesses are all in the kit so you can explore the floating scenery. There is a mix of tense expectation and excitement during the first climb. The Starling's engines start to roar, and the ground slowly gives way under them. Above them, a big blue sky opens up. As they fly higher, they break through a layer of fluffy clouds. The clouds then part, showing what will surely be their first stop: a beautiful island with woods that floats eerily in the sky. This island doesn't make any sense at all, with its wide views and lush green forests that look like they're floating in the air with no clear support. The team needs a moment to gather their thoughts because they are seeing something very interesting and strange. Captain Hawk carefully brings the Starling closer as he gets ready to land on a clear, flat part of the island. When the crew gets off the ship after a smooth landing, they are amazed by how much life is around them. There are sounds of birds singing and leaves moving in the fresh air. Moss is soft on the ground, and there are brightly colored flowers all over it that look like they are glowing from the inside. Above, the tall trees block the sun so that the forest floor has warm, shaded patterns made by it. The searchers are shocked by the strange plants they find; they have never seen anything like them on the ground. The leaves of some of the plants are shiny, and the flowers of others give off soft, shimmering light. As they go deeper into the bush, they come across some strange and interesting animals. Small, furry animals run across the forest floor, interested in the newcomers. Birds with bright feathers sing beautiful songs. The group walks slowly so as not to upset the natural balance of this floating paradise. Professor Elm, who is very interested in science, gathers and paints strange plants and animals. Lily carefully plans their route with her compass and map to make sure they don't get lost and see as much as possible. To make sure they can leave safely when the time comes, Captain Hawk keeps an eye on the weather and the Starling. The friends find a small creek in the woods. The water is so clean it's like glass. They put the cool, tasty water in their bottles and are thankful that nature provided for them. The sound of water running adds to the peaceful atmosphere of the island, making it seem like it is in a different world. As they look around, they find what looks like the remains of an ancient civilization: stone buildings that have been eaten by the trees and are now covered in moss and vines. These artifacts show that these sky islands used to be home to people who were able to live in this higher environment, giving the history of these islands a mysterious feel. This first island adds to the mystery of the sky islands and also gives you a lot of different feelings. The islands float, but how? Were they never inhabited, or did prehistoric peoples formerly live there? What happened to them? The explorers are inquisitive, and each new discovery increases their hunger for information. The explorers return to the Starling at the conclusion of the day, their minds racing with everything they've learned. They go, leaving the floating island behind, but they carry memories and information that will aid them in their future journeys. This first trip into the unknown has been a major success, piquing interest and setting the door for further research into the fascinating sky islands.
Download or read book Ocean Meets Sky written by Terry Fan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Young readers will be captivated.” —The Washington Post From the creators of the gorgeous bestseller The Night Gardener comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about…the spot where the ocean meets the sky. It’s a good day for sailing. Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it’s a constant reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Where whales and jellyfish soar and birds and castles float. Finn’s grandfather is gone now but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He’ll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe, just maybe, he’ll find something he didn’t know he was looking for.
Download or read book Under the Wide and Starry Sky written by Nancy Horan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH From the New York Times bestselling author of Loving Frank comes a much-anticipated second novel, which tells the improbable love story of Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his tempestuous American wife, Fanny. At the age of thirty-five, Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne has left her philandering husband in San Francisco to set sail for Belgium—with her three children and nanny in tow—to study art. It is a chance for this adventurous woman to start over, to make a better life for all of them, and to pursue her own desires. Not long after her arrival, however, tragedy strikes, and Fanny and her children repair to a quiet artists’ colony in France where she can recuperate. Emerging from a deep sorrow, she meets a lively Scot, Robert Louis Stevenson, ten years her junior, who falls instantly in love with the earthy, independent, and opinionated “belle Americaine.” Fanny does not immediately take to the slender young lawyer who longs to devote his life to writing—and who would eventually pen such classics as Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In time, though, she succumbs to Stevenson’s charms, and the two begin a fierce love affair—marked by intense joy and harrowing darkness—that spans the decades and the globe. The shared life of these two strong-willed individuals unfolds into an adventure as impassioned and unpredictable as any of Stevenson’s own unforgettable tales. Praise for Under the Wide and Starry Sky “A richly imagined [novel] of love, laughter, pain and sacrifice . . . Under the Wide and Starry Sky is a dual portrait, with Louis and Fanny sharing the limelight in the best spirit of teamwork—a romantic partnership.”—USA Today “Powerful . . . flawless . . . a perfect example of what a man and a woman will do for love, and what they can accomplish when it’s meant to be.”—Fort Worth Star-Telegram “Horan’s prose is gorgeous enough to keep a reader transfixed, even if the story itself weren’t so compelling. I kept re-reading passages just to savor the exquisite wordplay. . . . Few writers are as masterful as she is at blending carefully researched history with the novelist’s art.”—The Dallas Morning News “A classic artistic bildungsroman and a retort to the genre, a novel that shows how love and marriage can simultaneously offer inspiration and encumbrance.”—The New York Times Book Review
Download or read book Sky Without Stars written by Jessica Brody and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Not to be missed!” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles “An explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series In the tradition of The Lunar Chronicles, this sweeping reimagining of Les Misérables tells the story of three teens from very different backgrounds who are thrown together amidst the looming threat of revolution on the French planet of Laterre. A thief. An officer. A guardian. Three strangers, one shared destiny… When the Last Days came, the planet of Laterre promised hope. A new life for a wealthy French family and their descendants. But five hundred years later, it’s now a place where an extravagant elite class reigns supreme; where the clouds hide the stars and the poor starve in the streets; where a rebel group, long thought dead, is resurfacing. Whispers of revolution have begun—a revolution that hinges on three unlikely heroes… Chatine is a street-savvy thief who will do anything to escape the brutal Regime, including spy on Marcellus, the grandson of the most powerful man on the planet. Marcellus is an officer—and the son of an infamous traitor. In training to take command of the military, Marcellus begins to doubt the government he’s vowed to serve when his father dies and leaves behind a cryptic message that only one person can read: a girl named Alouette. Alouette is living in an underground refuge, where she guards and protects the last surviving library on the planet. But a shocking murder will bring Alouette to the surface for the first time in twelve years…and plunge Laterre into chaos. All three have a role to play in a dangerous game of revolution—and together they will shape the future of a planet.
Download or read book Land Water Sky Nd T Yat a written by Katłıà Katłįà and published by Fernwood Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-11T00:00:00Z with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vexatious shapeshifter walks among humans. Shadowy beasts skulk at the edges of the woods. A ghostly apparition haunts a lonely stretch of highway. Spirits and legends rise and join together to protect the north. Land-Water-Sky/Ndè-Tı-Yat’a is the debut novel from Dene author Katłıà. Set in Canada’s far north, this layered composite novel traverses space and time, from a community being stalked by a dark presence, a group of teenagers out for a dangerous joyride, to an archeological site on a mysterious island that holds a powerful secret. Riveting, subtle, and unforgettable, Katłıà gives us a unique perspective into what the world might look like today if Indigenous legends walked amongst us, disguised as humans, and ensures that the spiritual significance and teachings behind the stories of Indigenous legends are respected and honored. We acknowledge the support of Arts Nova Scotia.
Download or read book The Floating Island written by and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entries from the long-lost journal of Ven, a Nain youth, relate his adventures as he faces pirates and is rescued by a mermaid and a kindly sea captain who sends Ven to an inn, where he encounters fairies, ghosts, and other strange boarders.
Download or read book The Other Side of the Sky written by Amie Kaufman and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner prove they are two living goddesses of writing, creating two compelling worlds with high stakes and gripping emotions." —Sarah Rees Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of the Demon's Lexicon trilogy and the Lynburn Legacy series New York Times bestselling author duo Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner have crafted a gripping tale of magic and logic, fate and choice, and a deadly love. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Brandon Sanderson. Prince North’s home is in the sky, in a gleaming city held aloft by intricate engines, powered by technology. Nimh is the living goddess of her people on the Surface, responsible for providing answers, direction—hope. North’s and Nimh’s lives are entwined—though their hearts can never be. Linked by a terrifying prophecy and caught between duty and fate, they must choose between saving their people or succumbing to the bond that is forbidden between them. Plus don't miss the thrilling sequel, Beyond the End of the World!
