Download or read book Hollie and Figgs Magical Adventures written by Annette Sharman and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story about friendship and magical adventure! Hollie is a little girl who has a cat called Figgs. 'He's not just any old cat. He is very special', and Hollie's best friend. The reader gets a hint that there is more to Figgs as the characters are introduced at the beginning of the story. Figgs hates to see Hollie looking sad and feeling lonely after she has to move to a new school and finds it hard to make new friends. One evening Hollie has some homework to do; writing a 'wishes' story. She looks at Figgs for inspiration and wishes he could take her to a far away land. She doesn't finish her homework, but falls asleep. This is when Figgs reveals that he can talk and is magical. He takes her on a magical adventure to a 'land Hollie has never seen before', where you can eat bushes and flowers pop open with candy canes. She befriends a princess who is also sad and lonely and in need of help. When she is back at home, Hollie doesn't know if it has all been a dream. Can Figgs really talk and take her to a magical land? She gets a big surprise when she has to read out her homework in front of the class. A little girl in her class called Annie, loved her story so much that she made friends with Hollie and wanted to meet Figgs. This book addresses issues some young readers may face like moving to a new school, leaving behind friends and finding it hard to make new ones in a subtle, creative and imaginative way. The story would suit a classroom discussion or a bedtime read. It also has a colouring in page at the back of the book. The book is colourful throughout, with a typeset and wording for young readers (ages 5-8); has charming illustrations they will love, a happy ending and leaves the reader wondering what their next adventure will be.
Download or read book Magic School Ben Holly s Little Kingdom written by and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fairy princess Holly and her best friend, Ben the elf, attend Mrs. Fig's Magic School. Based on the Nick Jr. TV show, from the creators of Peppa Pig!
Download or read book The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P Figg Scholastic Gold written by Rodman Philbrick and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Newbery Honor Book, this warm, funny, & heart-wrenching Civil War novel introduces readers to the Battle of Gettysburg & "Little Round Top," one of the most famous feats of bravery in U.S. history! In this emotive, Newbery Honor-winning page-turner, 12 year-old orphan Homer runs away from Pine Swamp, Maine, to find his older brother, Harold, who has been sold into the Union Army. With laugh-aloud humor, Homer outwits and outruns a colorful assortment of Civil War-era thieves, scallywags, and spies as he makes his way south, following clues that finally lead him to the Battle of Gettysburg and the dramatic story of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top. Even through a hail of gunfire, Homer never loses heart--but will he find his brother? Or will it be too late?With engaging wit and comical repartee reminiscent of Mark Twain, master storyteller Rodman Philbrick introduces us to the unforgettable character of Homer in this groundbreaking historical novel.The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!
Download or read book Magic School written by Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom and published by Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Holly is sent to Mrs Fig's Magic School, she learns that magic always leads to trouble, especially if the Wise Old Elf is involved.
Download or read book A World Without Heroes written by Brandon Mull and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen-year-old Jason Walker is transported to a strange world called Lyrian, where he joins Rachel and a few rebels to piece together the Word that can destroy the malicious wizard emperor, Surroth.
Download or read book The Oracle of Stamboul written by Michael David Lukas and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the heart of the exotic Ottoman Empire during the first years of its chaotic decline, Michael David Lukas’ elegantly crafted, utterly enchanting debut novel follows a gifted young girl who dares to charm a sultan—and change the course of history, for the empire and the world. An enthralling literary adventure, perfect for readers entranced by the mixture of historical fiction and magical realism in Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass, Orhan Pamuk’s My Name is Red, or Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, Lukas’ evocative tale of prophesy, intrigue, and courage unfolds with the subtlety of a Turkish mosaic and the powerful majesty of an epic for the ages.
Download or read book My New Roots written by Sarah Britton and published by Appetite by Random House. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holistic nutritionist and highly-regarded blogger Sarah Britton presents a refreshing, straight-forward approach to balancing mind, body, and spirit through a diet made up of whole foods. Sarah Britton's approach to plant-based cuisine is about satisfaction--foods that satiate on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Based on her knowledge of nutrition and her love of cooking, Sarah Britton crafts recipes made from organic vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds. She explains how a diet based on whole foods allows the body to regulate itself, eliminating the need to count calories. My New Roots draws on the enormous appeal of Sarah Britton's blog, which strikes the perfect balance between healthy and delicious food. She is a "whole food lover," a cook who makes simple accessible plant-based meals that are a pleasure to eat and a joy to make. This book takes its cues from the rhythms of the earth, showcasing 100 seasonal recipes. Sarah simmers thinly sliced celery root until it mimics pasta for Butternut Squash Lasagna, and whips up easy raw chocolate to make homemade chocolate-nut butter candy cups. Her recipes are not about sacrifice, deprivation, or labels--they are about enjoying delicious food that's also good for you.
Download or read book The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook written by Deb Perelman and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Celebrated food blogger and best-selling cookbook author Deb Perelman knows just the thing for a Tuesday night, or your most special occasion—from salads and slaws that make perfect side dishes (or a full meal) to savory tarts and galettes; from Mushroom Bourguignon to Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe. “Innovative, creative, and effortlessly funny." —Cooking Light Deb Perelman loves to cook. She isn’t a chef or a restaurant owner—she’s never even waitressed. Cooking in her tiny Manhattan kitchen was, at least at first, for special occasions—and, too often, an unnecessarily daunting venture. Deb found herself overwhelmed by the number of recipes available to her. Have you ever searched for the perfect birthday cake on Google? You’ll get more than three million results. Where do you start? What if you pick a recipe that’s downright bad? With the same warmth, candor, and can-do spirit her award-winning blog, Smitten Kitchen, is known for, here Deb presents more than 100 recipes—almost entirely new, plus a few favorites from the site—that guarantee delicious results every time. Gorgeously illustrated with hundreds of her beautiful color photographs, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is all about approachable, uncompromised home cooking. Here you’ll find better uses for your favorite vegetables: asparagus blanketing a pizza; ratatouille dressing up a sandwich; cauliflower masquerading as pesto. These are recipes you’ll bookmark and use so often they become your own, recipes you’ll slip to a friend who wants to impress her new in-laws, and recipes with simple ingredients that yield amazing results in a minimum amount of time. Deb tells you her favorite summer cocktail; how to lose your fear of cooking for a crowd; and the essential items you need for your own kitchen. From salads and slaws that make perfect side dishes (or a full meal) to savory tarts and galettes; from Mushroom Bourguignon to Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake, Deb knows just the thing for a Tuesday night, or your most special occasion. Look for Deb Perelman’s latest cookbook, Smitten Kitchen Keepers!
Download or read book Dealing with Dragons written by Patricia C. Wrede and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first two volumes of Patricia C. Wrede's beloved, bestselling Enchanted Forest Chronicles!
Download or read book The Adventure Is Now written by Jess Redman and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun-filled, action-packed middle grade novel about a boy who learns about protecting the environment, finding real friends, and living in the now while spending the summer on a remote island. Sometimes it's hard to be Milton P. Greene. He says all the wrong things, his family is falling apart, and everyone at school avoids him because of the very embarrassing Bird Brain Incident. But when Milton plays his video game Isle of Wild, he becomes someone else—Sea Hawk, the brave and brilliant naturalist explorer who conquers danger at every turn. Then Milton’s parents ship him off to the remote Lone Island for the summer, where his uncle Evan is an environmentalist researcher. The island is chock-full of spectaculous species, and Milton realizes this is his chance to become the brave and brilliant naturalist he’s always wanted to be—and even meet some fellow explorers! But as it turns out, the future of the Lone Island is in some pretty serious peril, and the only thing that can save it is a field guide full of cryptic clues. If Milton and his unexpected new friends are going to protect the island, they’ll have to trust each other, discover new truths, and embark on a wild and wondrous adventure all their own. The Adventure is Now is a dazzling, fun-filled story from Jess Redman.
Download or read book EDITH NESBIT Children s Books Collection Illustrated Edition written by Edith Nesbit and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 3134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "EDITH NESBIT: Children's Books Collection (Illustrated Edition)". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Bastable Trilogy The Story of the Treasure Seekers The Wouldbegoods The New Treasure Seekers The Psammead Trilogy Five Children and It The Phoenix and the Carpet The Story of the Amulet The Mouldiwarp Chronicles The House of Arden Harding's Luck Other Novels The Railway Children The Enchanted Castle The Magic City The Wonderful Garden Wet Magic Short Story Collections The Book of Dragons: The Book of Beasts Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger The Deliverers of Their Country The Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are Told The Island of the Nine Whirlpools The Dragon Tamers The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold Kind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the Cockatrice Royal Children of English History: Alfred the Great Prince Arthur Henry the Third The First Prince of Wales Edward the Black Prince Henry the Fifth and the Baby King Pussy and Doggy Tales: Too Clever by Half The White Persian A Powerful Friend A Silly Question The Selfish Pussy Meddlesome Pussy Nine Lives The Magic World The Cat-hood of Maurice The Mixed Mine Accidental Magic The Princess and the Hedge-pig Septimus Septimusson The White Cat Belinda and Bellamant Justnowland The Related Muff The Aunt and Amabel Kenneth and the Carp The Magician's Heart Nine Unlikely Tales The Cockatoucan Whereyouwanttogoto The Blue Mountain The Prince, Two, Mice, and some Kitchen Maids Melisande Fortunatus Rex and Co. The Sums That Came Right The Town in the Library, in the Town in the Library The Plush Usurpe Oswald Bastable and Others... Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of world famous books for children.
Download or read book The Greatest Children s Books E Nesbit Collection Fantastical Adventures Tales of Magical Creatures Journeys into Enchanting Worlds Illustrated written by Edith Nesbit and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 3144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Greatest Children's Books - E. Nesbit Collection', readers are treated to a delightful assortment of fantastical adventures, tales of magical creatures, and journeys into enchanting worlds. Edith Nesbit's literary style is characterized by a combination of whimsical storytelling and rich imagination, making her a beloved author of children's literature. Her work often explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination, drawing readers into captivating and immersive settings. Each story is beautifully illustrated, enhancing the magical experience for readers of all ages. The collection offers a timeless and enchanting read, perfect for both children and adults alike. Edith Nesbit, a pioneer of children's literature, drew inspiration from her own childhood experiences and the imaginative world she created to entertain her own children. Her unique perspective and gift for storytelling have made her a cherished author for generations. 'The Greatest Children's Books - E. Nesbit Collection' is a must-read for anyone seeking a charming and magical literary escape, guaranteed to spark the imagination and hearten the spirit.
Download or read book Divine Blood GOTM Limited Edition 1 written by Beck Michaels and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A MAP TO A PLACE THEY EACH DESIRE.A DESTINY THEY DIDN'T EXPECT. The Shadow demon nearly took everything from Dynalya Astron, and it would soon return for more. When she discovers a way to fight back, she must go on a perilous journey and risk it all for those she holds dear. Along the way, she meets Cassiel, a Celestial Prince with magic blood and wings as black as his heart. He wants nothing to do with Dyna until he learns she could lead him to a place he has been searching for all his life. But reaching their destination is not as easy as they thought, nor are they the only ones who search for it. With danger at every turn and harrowing secrets between them, the quest will require much more than determination. They must fight for what they desire-or die trying. For fans of The Cruel Prince, and The Lord of the Rings comes Beck Michael's debut novel with remarkable characters, a budding romance, and gripping action. Divine Blood is the first book of an Epic Dark Fantasy series that explores the depths of loss, acceptance, and the true meaning of courage.
Download or read book Trip to the Seaside written by Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom and published by Ladybird. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone knows that elves don't do magic. But when Princess Holly joins the Elf family on a trip to the seaside, even Mr Elf has to admit that it can sometimes come in handy . . . A brand new board storybook for Ben and Holly, perfect for reading with toddlers and pre-schoolers. Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom airs daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.
Download or read book Swashbuckling Fantasy written by Margaret Peterson Haddix and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-05-12 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SWASHBUCKLING FANTASY features excerpts from 10 series by bestselling and critically acclaimed authors such as Margaret Petersen Haddix, author of the Shadow Children series, D.J. MacHale, author of the Pendragon series, Scott Westerfeld, author of Uglies and Holly Black, author of Valiant. This online sampler also highlights six debut series from rising stars in fantasy, including Kai Meyer, Jane Johnson and Obert Skye. This fantasy sampler is the perfect way to introduce middle grade through teen readers to alternate worlds, distant pasts and fantastic creatures! Don't miss out on any of our amazing fantasy titles! Please visit www.SimonSaysKids.com or www.SimonSaysTEEN.com for more information.
Download or read book Internet Children s Television Series 1997 2015 written by Vincent Terrace and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created around the world and available only on the web, internet "television" series are independently produced, mostly low budget shows that often feature talented but unknown performers. Typically financed through crowd-funding, they are filmed with borrowed equipment and volunteer casts and crews, and viewers find them through word of mouth or by chance. The fifth in a series focusing on the largely undocumented world of internet TV, this book covers 573 children's series created for viewers 3 to 14. The genre includes a broad range of cartoons, CGI, live-action comedies and puppetry. Alphabetical entries provide websites, dates, casts, credits, episode lists and storylines.
Download or read book Los Angeles Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2000-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles magazine is a regional magazine of national stature. Our combination of award-winning feature writing, investigative reporting, service journalism, and design covers the people, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, art and architecture, and news that define Southern California. Started in the spring of 1961, Los Angeles magazine has been addressing the needs and interests of our region for 48 years. The magazine continues to be the definitive resource for an affluent population that is intensely interested in a lifestyle that is uniquely Southern Californian.
