Download or read book The Whispers written by Greg Howard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A middle grade debut that's a heartrending coming-of-age tale, perfect for fans of Bridge to Terabithia and Counting By 7s. Eleven-year-old Riley believes in the whispers, magical fairies that will grant you wishes if you leave them tributes. Riley has a lot of wishes. He wishes bullies at school would stop picking on him. He wishes Dylan, his 8th grade crush, liked him, and Riley wishes he would stop wetting the bed. But most of all, Riley wishes for his mom to come back home. She disappeared a few months ago, and Riley is determined to crack the case. He even meets with a detective, Frank, to go over his witness statement time and time again. Frustrated with the lack of progress in the investigation, Riley decides to take matters into his own hands. So he goes on a camping trip with his friend Gary to find the whispers and ask them to bring his mom back home. But Riley doesn't realize the trip will shake the foundation of everything that he believes in forever.

Download or read book Whispers of the Ancients written by Tamarack Song and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2010-05-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narratives inspired by the retelling of Indian stories and legends, with gorgeous artwork

Download or read book Willow s Whispers written by Lana Button and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A captivating picture book about a very soft-spoken little girl's ultimately successful struggle to find her own voice.

Download or read book The Whisper Man written by Alex North and published by Celadon Books. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "WORKS BEAUTIFULLY... If you like being terrified, The Whisper Man has your name on it." —The New York Times, Editor's Pick "SUPERB" —Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review "BRILLIANT... will satisfy readers of Thomas Harris and Stephen King." —Booklist, Starred Review "POIGNANT AND TERRIFYING" —Entertainment Weekly In this dark, suspenseful thriller, Alex North weaves a multi-generational tale of a father and son caught in the crosshairs of an investigation to catch a serial killer preying on a small town. After the sudden death of his wife, Tom Kennedy believes a fresh start will help him and his young son Jake heal. A new beginning, a new house, a new town. Featherbank. But the town has a dark past. Twenty years ago, a serial killer abducted and murdered five residents. Until Frank Carter was finally caught, he was nicknamed "The Whisper Man," for he would lure his victims out by whispering at their windows at night. Just as Tom and Jake settle into their new home, a young boy vanishes. His disappearance bears an unnerving resemblance to Frank Carter's crimes, reigniting old rumors that he preyed with an accomplice. Now, detectives Amanda Beck and Pete Willis must find the boy before it is too late, even if that means Pete has to revisit his great foe in prison: The Whisper Man. And then Jake begins acting strangely. He hears a whispering at his window...

Download or read book Bedtime Stories written by Robin Wickens and published by Rob's Books. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the enchanting world of "Bedtime Stories," imagination knows no bounds and dreams come to life on every page. Journey through a magical realm where children's fantasies flourish, unveiling whimsical adventures and heartwarming tales that capture the essence of bedtime wonder. From brave knights and kind-hearted dragons to spirited princesses and mischievous fairies, these charming stories will transport readers to a land where anything is possible. Delight in the timeless charm of "Bedtime Stories," a collection that will spark the imagination and warm the hearts of both young and old alike.

Download or read book Whispers written by Dean R. Koontz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hilary Thomas, a screenwriter scarred by childhood abuse, and Tony Clemenza, an ace cop and would-be artist, plunge into a love affair while pursuing the psychopath who brutally assaulted Hilary.

Download or read book The Whisper written by Pamela Zagarenski and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two-time Caldecott Honor artist shares “a sumptuously illustrated fable about the magic of storytelling and the power of imagination” (School Library Journal, starred review). When a little girl receives a curious book filled only with pictures, a whisper urges her to supply the words she cannot see. As the pages turn, her imagination takes flight and she discovers that the greatest storyteller of all might come from within. Pamela Zagarenski’s debut as an author reminds us that we each bring something different to the same book. "Surreal, staggering mixed-media paintings make traveling across such beautifully varied and bizarre storyscapes exhilarating."—Kirkus, starred review

Download or read book Whispers in the Wind Wild West Wind Book 2 written by Lauraine Snelling and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Two in Lauraine Snelling's Exciting Wild West Wind Series After fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land. Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her. Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father's dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?

Download or read book House of Spirits and Whispers written by Annie Wilder and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of House of Spirits and Whispers features a new preface from the author, photographs, and bonus material We had been instructed to enter by the back door. That's the part of the house where the old man had lived. It was where he still lived. Turns out he was watching us that day, too, silent and heavy as the air, bound to the earth and his former home.We had been instructed to enter by the back door. In 1994, Annie Wilder and her children moved into a 100-year-old house in a historic Mississippi River town. Beautiful but spooky, the house had been on the market for six months with no offers. It felt like-and proved to be-a very haunted house. Essentially the story of a remarkable old Victorian house that seems to be a threshold to the spirit world and the astral realm, House of Spirits and Whispers has a backstory of the Wilder family's relationship with the ghost of the home's previous owner, an old man named Leon. Covering a decade's worth of ghostly activity and supernatural encounters, from whispering radiators to visits and appearances from all manner of spirits and entities, this unusual story is the true account of Annie Wilder's experiences living in a haunted house.

Download or read book Kissing Tales Volume 3 written by Kathryn Kaleigh and published by KST Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the third of three volumes in a huge collection of 100 of my short stories. Volume one has 35 sweet wholesome contemporary romance short stories. Volume two has 33 historical romances, and volume three has 32 time travel stories. All these stories are published individually. But thanks to my wonderful Kickstarter supporters, they are now available in three volumes. The three volumes together are 2,500 pages of reading.

Download or read book The House of Whispers written by Anna Kent and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Haunting, dark and wonderfully atmospheric' B A Paris, bestselling author of The Therapist Once you let her in, she’ll never leave...

Download or read book Whispers written by Ronald K. Siegel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996-02-09 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a mesmerizing journey into mental illness, the author of Intoxication and Fire in the Brain captures the suspicion, terror, and rage that possess the minds of paranoids. "Horrifying and utterly fascinating . . . a hard book to put down".--Bettyann Kline, Los Angeles Times.

Download or read book Whispers Across Time A Love Story from St Lewis written by MIMMIE and published by Mirriam Kangwa Salati-Oppong. This book was released on 2024-01-27 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Whispers Across Time: A Love Story from St. Lewis," the cobblestone paths of an enchanting town become witnesses to the unfolding tale of Melinda and Gregory. Childhood friends turned teenage sweethearts, they find their worlds upended when Melinda's family relocates to a foreign land. Despite the distance, their love withstands the tests of time, echoing through years of letters, phone calls, and occasional visits. As the narrative unfolds, challenges emerge—temptations, betrayals, and the strains of long-distance love. Yet, Melinda and Gregory's commitment remains unyielding, and the town of St. Lewis serves as a timeless backdrop to their enduring romance. Proposals, familial objections, and the complexities of life shape their journey, leading to moments of self-discovery and unseen connections. The winds of time carry their love into the realm of distant whispers in the final chapters, leaving readers with a poignant exploration of love's complexities and its ability to transcend the ordinary. "Whispers Across Time" is a narrative that navigates the depths of human connection, the echoes of shared history, and the indomitable spirit of a love that, though lost to the winds, remains etched in the timeless corridors of the heart. You.

Download or read book Whisper written by Chris Struyk-Bonn and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whisper, a teen girl with a cleft palate, is forced to survive in a world that is hostile to those with disfigurements or disabilities.

Download or read book Tales of Nomadic Adventures written by Hseham Amrahs and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2023-12-31 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories encapsulated in this anthology are windows into the nomadic world—a realm where every step is a dance with the unpredictable, every encounter is a brush with the extraordinary, and every horizon is an invitation to explore the unknown. Each tale is a thread in the grand tapestry of nomadic lore, weaving together the experiences of those who have roamed the earth in search of freedom, wisdom, and the thrill of the undiscovered. As you delve into these narratives, you will traverse scorching deserts with Mirage Nomads, witness audacious archery challenges with Thunder striders, and join the rebellion with Liberation Nomads in the Unbridled Wastes. The nomads you encounter will be both familiar and foreign, embodying the diversity of cultures, landscapes, and challenges that define the nomadic way of life. The allure of nomadism lies not only in the physical landscapes explored but also in the internal odysseys undertaken by these wanderers. Nomads navigate not only the external terrains of mountains, jungles, and oceans but also the vast landscapes within themselves—their fears, aspirations, and the eternal pursuit of freedom.

Download or read book Whispers in the Dark Dark Romance written by LeTeisha Newton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was captured ... That's just the beginning of my tale. I've survived Purgatory, abuse, and near death. In that abandoned farmhouse I nearly lost everything, but Jacob saved me. We were trapped in this hell together, giving each other the strength to hold on. I fell into darkness with my captor's son. Until I left him behind. She was perfect, my Alana. Brilliant and full of pain. She understood my darkness and fueled the fire. When she left, I waited patiently to find her, and in her honor, I killed men who took away from innocents. Then I found her... She's deadly now, a killer too, and perfectly mine. It was beautiful to behold, but she belongs in a cage. My cage. She'll love me again, or I'll expose her dirty secrets for the world to see while going down in flames with her. In darkness, it's most definitely till death do us part. Warning: This book is full of triggers. It's wicked dark, with created evil falling in love. People die. They are hurt horribly. The bad guys get away, and there is no apology for it. Hardcore trigger within these pages.

Download or read book Tiny Tales written by Asher Storm and published by RWG Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a captivating collection of miniature worlds and intricate emotions in "Tiny Tales: Micro-Fiction for the Modern Reader." Step into a realm where stories unfold in mere sentences, inviting you to explore the depths of human experience, imagination, and connection through the power of brevity. In this enchanting anthology, each micro-fiction piece is a gem carefully crafted to transport you to realms both familiar and fantastical. With each turn of the page, you'll encounter characters navigating love's tender whispers, unravel mysteries in a sentence, witness history's grandeur in a hint, and explore the cosmos in a glance. From heartwarming tales of friendship to haunting glimpses of alternate realities, "Tiny Tales" captures the essence of life's profound moments in the most concise yet impactful manner. Dive into the secrets of the universe, embark on journeys of self-discovery, and witness the intricate threads of human connection that transcend time and space. Whether you're a lover of literature or a casual reader, these micro-stories will leave an indelible mark on your heart and mind. Within these pages, you'll find: Brevity's Beauty: A thought-provoking exploration of life's complexities in miniature narratives. Whispers in the Wind: Stories that capture the magic of a hundred words, each revealing a universe of emotions. Coffee-Stained Chronicles: Tales that unfold in the time it takes to savor a cup of coffee, yet linger in your thoughts. Of Shadows and Light: Miniature mythologies that weave the fabric of ancient tales into the modern world. Ephemeral Encounters: Brief meetings that evoke lasting connections between characters, and between you and their stories.