Download or read book The Island of Lost Dolls written by Eric Scott and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Kellie had a dragon living the paddock at the back of her house. She also had trolls, but she didn't know about them yet. The dragon hadn't been there very long and it had never spoken. It hadn’t breathed fire, nor roared a scary roar. But that was because it was made from wood.” When a large tree branch dried out it looked a lot like a dragon with a long forked tail, four wriggly limbs protruding from a thick body, and a large mouth where the branch had separated from the tree. It looked fearsome enough but when Kellie and her Dad had finished with the paint tins, it looked even scarier. Kellie called it David the Snake Dragon. In this fast-moving and exciting book for early readers, which is also designed for parents to read to their children, Kellie and Gregory discover that their favourite toys have been stolen and David comes to life. He takes the children to the Island of Lost Dolls, a place where lost dolls used to live happily ever after, but when a wicked doll declares herself queen she make all the dolls her slaves. Kellie Gregory and David with the help of the mysterious Regina must fight to save not only their own toys but all the others too.

Download or read book Lost Island written by MarcyKate Connolly and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrilling conclusion to the Hollow Dolls duology continues Simone's story as she sets out with her friends to stop the body walker once and for all. Simone is still reeling from learning the truth about her mother, Maeve. But she knows she has to stop her before she finds what she's looking for and ends up hurting her friends in the process. When Simone stumbles across an old legend about a handful of folks with rare and powerful talents who fled to a secret island haven, she wonders if the soul summoner Maeve seeks could be there. So she and Sebastian set off to find it, hoping to get to there before Maeve does. But as Simone and her traveling party draw closer to the island, it becomes clearer that Maeve will stop at nothing to get what she wants. And if her evil isn't stopped, it could mean terrible consequences for everyone Simone loves. With the gripping feel of a new classic, the Hollow Dolls duology will enthrall middle school readers who love fantasy, magic, and danger. Perfect for 5th grade and above. Praise for Hollow Dolls: "Connolly... introduces new characters and a gripping plot with a twist-all sure to captivate readers."—Booklist "[An] entertaining start to a new series...Simone's attempt to unravel the secrets of her past is relatable."—Publishers Weekly "This fantasy covers a lot of ground-suspense, friendship, bravery, family, and magic. Plot twists will surprise even readers paying close attention...A recommended purchase."—School Library Journal

Download or read book Island of the Dolls written by Jeremy Bates and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-27 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep within an ancient Aztec canal system on the outskirts of Mexico City lies Isla de las Munecas...a reportedly haunted island infested with thousands of decrepit dolls. While there to film a television documentary, several friends discover a brutal murder. Soon fear and paranoia turn them against one another - even as the unknown killer stalks them throughout the longest night of their lives.

Download or read book The Island of Lost Dolls written by Eric Scott and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hollow Dolls written by MarcyKate Connolly and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the Shadow Weaver duology comes a tale of secrets, power, magic, and the long path to home. Simone is a mind-reader. She knows a great many things, but she can't seem to remember anything about her past. So when she gets the chance to search for her family, she sets off to finally find her home. When she stumbles across a man with two minds inside him—the real one, shoved deep down, and one of a body walker, someone who can take over a person's body against their will—Simone is even more eager to leave her old life behind. As Simone dives deeper into her history, she learns truths she never could have imagined. But as those she loves start disappearing around her, Simone knows only she can stop the evil, before it's too late.

Download or read book I Could Have Been a Contender written by Eric Scott and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 1971 and rock and roll was at its height. Small-time Australian agent Wayne Zemmerman scored an unimaginable coup when he signs British supergroup Andromeda for a nationwide tour. Showbiz reporter Scottie McPherson smells a rat and starts his investigation. The Sound Mixers is a dramatic expose of the rock industry: fiction that reads like fact. A gripping story that moves at breathtaking pace to a devastating climax, Performers, promoters, manipulators, illusion creators - the characters which inhabit the world of rock'n’roll are ruthlessly dissected in an intricate plot full of shocks and suspense. Big business is the name of the game; a game in which the tough survive… but even then not always. He clears up some old mysteries too - like what really happened on the night when American TV star Michael Cole swore on live TV at the Australian Logie Awards and how the Beatles came by their trademark haircut. But it is not all showbiz; the memoirs take us through the childhood fun and games of World War II in the UK, the miseries of teen hood and the horrors and fun of National Service, not to mention the personal traumas of five marriages and break-ups. The stories from a great raconteur run through eight decades, from 1939 through to 1970 in the UK and from then on in Australia. The book gives a shrewd insight to the changing lifestyles through those decades and through the eyes of a professional observer.

Download or read book Mexico Unexplained written by Robert Bitto and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's "The X Files" meets "Ancient Aliens" with a Latino twist. Many Americans do not know that a whole other world exists right across their southern border. This book examines the magic, the mysteries and the miracles of Mexico and covers such topics as ancient mysteries, myths and legends, religious curiosities, bizarre history, legendary creatures and otherworldly phenomena

Download or read book The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island written by Laura Lee Hope and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island' by Laura Lee Hope, readers are transported to a delightful adventure on Blueberry Island with the beloved Bobbsey Twins. The book combines elements of mystery, friendship, and family dynamics, making it a charming read for children. Hope's engaging and descriptive writing style captures the innocence and curiosity of the twins as they navigate their surroundings, creating a vivid literary world for readers to immerse themselves in. Set in the early 20th century, the book provides valuable insight into the time period, making it a valuable piece of children's literature. Laura Lee Hope's ability to craft a compelling story with relatable characters makes this book a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages. With themes of adventure, family, and bravery, 'The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island' is a must-read for anyone looking for an enchanting tale that will leave them feeling nostalgic for simpler times.

Download or read book I Doll written by Arthur Killer Kane and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the New York Dolls' bassist died suddenly at age 55 in 2004, he left behind not only their timeless music--and many thousands of fans and friends--but a memoir of the Dolls' early years. This distinctive and extroverted voice of an undisciplined showman is presented with an introduction and epilogue by his widow, Barbara. This up close and personal perspective of the band's early days and late nights--including an instance where he locks himself out of the studio in full drag while tripping on LSD--chronicles the glorious, glamorous era of high times, high drama, and low comedy that captures the music, the style, and the life of the all-too-brief existence of the New York Dolls.

Download or read book Island of Figures written by Renier-Fréduman Mundil and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-07-04 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little girl in Japan receives a doll from her father for her birthday. When the girl is older, the doll is placed on the waves of the sea in a small boat. Apparently a tradition to mark the transition to a new phase of life into adulthood. The girl's brother is present at this farewell to the doll, and suddenly he rushes into the waves to place his lion in the boat as another companion for the doll. He manages to do that, but then disappears forever into the dark sea. Some time later, another girl travels after her missing doll, and an exciting, adventurous journey begins with an unusual, surprising end.

Download or read book Dolls A Guide for Collectors written by Clara Hallard Fawcett and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains comprehensive guide to collecting dolls, containing information on the history of dolls, buying and selling, restoration, and a much more. Profusely illustrated and full of interesting information, "Dolls - A Guide for Collectors" constitutes a timeless resource for doll enthusiasts and is not to be missed by modern collectors. Contents include: "What is a Doll", "On Collecting Dolls-Where to Buy, What to Pay, and Dolls Worth Collecting", "Early Toy Dolls", "Dolls of the Nineteenth Century", "China-Headed Dolls and their Marks", "Bidque Dolls and their Marks", "Dolls of Papier Mache and Composition", "Hand-made Dolls", "The Christmas Crib", "The Cloth Doll", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dolls.

Download or read book China Dolls written by Lisa See and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 1938 and the exclusive Oriental nightclub in San Francisco's Forbidden City is holding auditions for showgirls. In the dark, scandalous glamour of the club, three girls from very different backgrounds stumble into each other lives. All the girls have secrets. Grace, an American-born Chinese girl, has fled the Midwest and an abusive father. Helen is from a Chinese family which has deep roots in San Francisco's Chinatown. And, as both her friends know, Ruby is Japanese passing as Chinese. Then, in a heartbeat, everything changes. The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor and paranoia, suspicion, and a shocking act of betrayal, threaten to destroy their lives.

Download or read book The Day the Rainbow Ended written by Eric Scott and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the world is drained of all colours David the Snake Dragon comes alive once more and takes Kellie and Gregory on a journey to the Land above the Clouds where the evil gnome known as The Painter has stolen the rainbow and broken it into separate colours so they can't mix and create real colours. The trio battle their way through the different colour zones in a quest to find true colours so they can repair the damage, but there are many pitfalls and dangers between them and the end of the rainbow. This is the second book that features David, Kellie, and Gregory. The first was The Island of Lost Dolls.

Download or read book Little Angels written by Eric Scott and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-11-28 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘One minute Jasmin was standing in her bath, drying her hair with the hair dryer, the next she was in a noisy, crowded room wearing her dressing gown and carrying a suitcase with a faulty lock. It didn't seem particularly strange, because her life was like that. She could be walking down the street, or across the school playground or running in the gym and the next thing she knew she'd be sitting up in a bed at home, a sick room or, in extreme cases, a hospital.Jasmin was accident prone - or ``unfortunate’’, as her parents described her. They marvelled at times that she’d actually reached the ripe old age of 14.’Little Angels is a light-hearted look at teenagers “on the other side”. Jasmin becomes member of Angel Troop and is one of the clumsiest Guardian Angels to grace the troop, but she manages, with a bit of luck, to eventually to do her job and rescue her soul mate from some sticky situations.

Download or read book Orphans of the Carnival written by Carol Birch and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this stunning work of historical fiction, the Booker Prize–nominated author of Jamrach’s Menagerie reimagines the incredible true story of Julia Pastrana, a woman branded a freak at birth. Although she was pronounced by the most eminent physician of the day to be “a true hybrid wherein the nature of woman presides over that of the brute,” Julia was fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and an accomplished musician with an exquisite singing voice. Alternately vilified and celebrated, all she wanted was for people to see beyond her hairy visage—and perhaps, the chance for love. When Julia meets a charming showman who catapults her onto the global stage, she believes that she has found true happiness at last. But the question of whether her lover truly cares for her—or if his management is just a new form of exploitation—lingers heavily. A deeply moving novel, in Orphans of the Carnival Carol Birch has crafted a haunting examination of how we define ourselves and, ultimately, of what it means to be human.

Download or read book Unknown mysteries and Lost legends written by APURWA R BHAGAT and published by SpotWrite Publications. This book was released on 2023-03-03 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Top 50 Best Things to do in Mexico City written by Nicholas Khatch and published by NK. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to embark on a captivating journey through Mexico City as we present a comprehensive list of 50 incredible things to do in this vibrant metropolis. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history by visiting ancient ruins like Teotihuacan and Templo Mayor, where the remnants of ancient civilizations whisper stories of the past. Step into the world of art and culture at renowned museums such as the National Museum of Anthropology and the Frida Kahlo Museum, where masterpieces and personal artifacts offer glimpses into Mexico's artistic legacy. But Mexico City isn't just about the past—it's a city that thrives in the present. Discover the pulse of the city in neighborhoods like Roma, Condesa, and Polanco, where the vibrant atmosphere and trendy establishments invite you to explore contemporary art galleries, fashionable boutiques, and innovative culinary scenes. Dive into the city's street food culture at bustling markets like Mercado de San Juan and Mercado de Jamaica, where you can savor authentic flavors and experience the true essence of Mexican gastronomy. Nature lovers will also find solace in Mexico City. The sprawling oasis of Chapultepec Park offers a peaceful escape from the urban chaos, with its lush greenery, tranquil lakes, and the majestic Chapultepec Castle. Take a boat ride in Xochimilco's floating gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and navigate the canals aboard a colorful trajinera while enjoying live music and traditional cuisine. From ancient wonders to modern marvels, Mexico City has it all. Whether you're wandering through the historic center, witnessing the passionate performances of lucha libre, or exploring hidden gems like the Island of the Dolls, this list provides an extensive array of activities that showcase the city's cultural richness and diverse offerings. Prepare to be enchanted by the vibrant spirit and undeniable allure of Mexico City as you embark on a journey of discovery through these 50 remarkable experiences.