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A Dark Inheritance: A Dark Inheritance (UNICORNE Files #1)
by Chris d'LaceyFrom NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Chris d'Lacey comes a brand-new action-adventure series!When Michael Malone discovers his supernatural ability to alter reality, he is recruited by an organization dedicated to investigating strange and paranormal phenomena. He joins in hopes of finding his father, who mysteriously vanished three years earlier. Michael's first task is to solve the mystery of a dog he rescued from a precarious clifftop -- a mystery that leads him to a strange and sickly classmate and a young girl who was killed in a devastating accident. Stakes are high as Michael learns to harness his newfound ability and uncover the deadly truth about his father's disappearance. A bold and thrilling tale of alternate realities, paranormal mystery, and extraordinary adventure.
A Dark, Dark Cave
by Eric HoffmanOn a cold night, under a pale moon, a brother and sister explore a dark, dark cave. Strange creatures skitter along the walls while bats brush past. A wild howl makes the cave feel just a teensy bit darker. But readers are in for a delightful surprise when a beam of light reveals a softer side of the cave.Told in spare rhyming text alongside stunning illustrations, A Dark, Dark Cave will ignite a young reader's imagination and inspire creative play. This just-spooky-enough story is sure to become a read-aloud favorite.
A Dark, Dark Tale
by Ruth Brown"Once upon a time there was a dark, dark moor. On the moor there was a dark, dark wood. In the wood there was a dark, dark house." Young listeners will be kept on the edge of their seats as the journey continues up dark stairways, through hidden passages, around sharp corners and behind windblown curtains. "A splendid choice for group story time".--School Library Journal. American Bookseller Pick-of-the Lists. Full-color illustrations.
A Darkening of Dragons (Songs of Magic)
by S.A. PatrickEmbark on an epic, dragon-filled adventure where music has the power of enchantment in Book One of the Songs of Magic trilogy. Thirteen-year-old piper, Patch Brightwater, is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one's idea of a hero. But then he discovers a deadly truth—the evil Piper responsible for the disappearance of human and dragon children is on the loose! With the help of Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff, Patch must stop the Piper of Hamelyn from plunging the human and dragon worlds into utter war and chaos. S. A. Patrick's debut children's novel is a brilliant retelling of one of the darkest legends of all time, "The Piper of Hamelyn." Combining folklore with the very best of modern storytelling, A Darkening of Dragons will delight young fans of fantasy who are hungry for sprawling perilous quests, friendships forged on the road, and inventive magic systems to thrill the imagination.
A Darkling Plain (The Hungry City Chronicles, Book #4)
by Philip ReeveThe once-great traction city of London is now just a radioactive wreck, a ruin haunted by electrical discharges and the dashed hopes of the people who once called it home-people like Tom Natsworthy. Twenty years after he fled, intending never to return, he discovers that something stirs in the remains of the old city. Tom and his daughter, Wren, aren't the only people interested in London. The desperate armies of the Traction Cities and the Green Storm are also closing in, certain that whatever is taking shape within the city holds the key to victory in their never-ending war. But it may be too late. Even as Tom and Wren hurry to uncover the mystery of London, Hester Shaw-estranged from her husband and her daughter-tracks the resurrected Stalker Fang, who has found another way to end the war and all life on the planet once and for all.
A Darkness Strange and Lovely
by Susan DennardPerfect for readers Libba Brays The Diviners and Cassandra Clares Clockwork Angel series, this spellbinding sequel to Something Strange and Deadly delivers a mix of intrigue, supernatural forces, intense romance, and revenge, all set against the enchanting backdrop of nineteenth-century Paris. With her brother dead and her mother insane, Eleanor Fitt is alone. Even the Spirit-Hunters--Joseph, Jie, and the handsome Daniel--have fled to Paris. So when Eleanor hears the vicious barking of hounds and see haunting yellow eyes, she fears that the Dead, and the necromancer Marcus, are after her. To escape, Eleanor boards a steamer bound for France. There she meets Oliver, a young man who claims to have known her brother. But Oliver harbors a dangerous secret involving necromancy and black magic that entices Eleanor beyond words. If she can resist him, shell be fine. But when she arrives in Paris, she finds that the Dead have taken over, and theres a whole new evil lurking. And she is forced to make a deadly decision that will go against everything the Spirit-Hunters stand for. In Paris, theres a price for this darkness strange and lovely, and it may have Eleanor paying with her life.
A Dash of Dragon
by Heidi Lang Kati BartkowskiA thirteen-year-old master chef has a lot to prove as she tries to run a five-star restaurant, cook the perfect dragon cuisine, repay a greedy loan shark, and outsmart the Elven mafia in this entertaining novel that combines all of the best ingredients—fantasy, humor, adventure, action, cute boys, and a feisty heroine!Lailu Loganberry is an expert at hunting dangerous beasts. And she’s even better at cooking them. For years Lailu has trained to be the best chef in the city. Her specialty? Monster cuisine. When her mentor agrees to open a new restaurant with Lailu as the head chef, she’s never been more excited. But her celebration is cut short when she discovers that her mentor borrowed money from Mr. Boss, a vicious loan shark. If they can’t pay him back, Lailu will not only lose her restaurant—she’ll have to cook for Mr. Boss for the rest of her life. As Lailu scrambles to raise the money in time, she becomes trapped in a deadly conflict between the king’s cold-blooded assassin, the terrifying elf mafia, and Mr. Boss’ ruthless crew. Worst of all, her only hope in outsmarting Mr. Boss lies with the one person she hates—Greg, the most obnoxious boy in school and her rival in the restaurant business. But like Lailu always says, if you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. And she’s determined to succeed, no matter the cost!
A Dash of Magic
by Kathryn LittlewoodThe Heat Is On Rosemary Bliss will do anything to get back her family's magical Cookery Booke. That's why she challenges Aunt Lily to an international baking competition in Paris: If Rose wins, Lily agrees to return the Cookery Booke that she stole. If Rose loses . . . well, the consequences are too ugly to think about. But Lily isn't playing fair—she's using a magical ingredient to cheat. The only way for Rose to compete is for her to find magical ingredients of her own. Together with her long-lost grandpa, his sarcastic talking cat, and a turncoat French mouse, Rose and her brothers race around Paris to find essential—and elusive—magical ingredients that will help her outbake—and outmagic—her conniving aunt. She has to win or the Bliss Cookery Booke will be lost to her family forever. This second helping in Kathryn Littlewood's Bliss series combines hilarious magic and daring adventure to make one delectable reading treat.
A Date with a Werewolf (Sweet Valley High #105)
by Francine Pascal Kate WilliamWhile Elizabeth and Jessica continue their internship at the London Journal, Scotland Yard is baffled by a series of grisly murders. Meanwhile Elizabeth and Luke have become more than friends, and they both suspect Jessica may be in danger from her new friend Lord Robert Pembroke. The second book in this three-part mini-series will grab both Sweet Valley fans and horror fans.
A Dawn Most Wicked: A Something Strange and Deadly Novella
by Susan DennardHe has stolen Eleanor Fitts heart, but who was Daniel Sheridan before he became a Spirit-Hunter? In this suspenseful 100-page digital-original romance novella from Something Strange and Deadly author Susan Dennard, Daniels past--and his first love--will be exposed. With a checkered past like Daniel Sheridans, landing an apprenticeship aboard the Sadie Queen was just the fresh start he was looking for. But thats the last thing its been. Teeming with ghosts that plague the crew with horrific nightmares, this ship is more trouble than its worth to Daniel. Except for Cass. . . . Gorgeous and stubborn to a fault, apprentice pilot Cassidy Cochran is the one thing keeping Daniel on board. Though they started as best friends, their relationship has grown into something more intense. Their stolen, sometimes steamy moments have Daniel feeling something he never thought possible: love. Enlisting the help of a short-tempered Chinese boy named Jie and a Creole gentleman named Joseph, the three attempt to rid the boat of the ghosts--for if they dont, the Sadie Queen will be put out of business. And with Casss fatally-ill sister in need of expensive medical help, Daniel is more determined than ever to save the ship. But when he discovers that the ghosts are linked to a dangerous curse whose caster wants everyone on board dead, Daniel will come face-to-face with an evil so dark, so wicked, that it will change the course of his life forever. HarperTeen Impulse is a digital imprint focused on young adult short stories and novellas, with new releases the first Tuesday of each month.
A Day In The Country: An Alphabet Story
by Liza AlexanderThis is a lively alphabet book featuring the Sesame Street characters. The Sesame Street gang go to the countryside. While there they entertain themselves by searching for things that start with the letters of the alphabet.
A Day In the Life of a Child Care Worker (Community Helpers At Work Ser.)
by Heather AdamsonThis book follows a child care worker through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.
A Day Just for Kids (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 3)
by Ellen CatalaNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Day No Pigs Would Die
by Robert Newton PeckShare in a boyhood of the rarest magic an unforgettable story filled with light and a deep sense of place and family.
A Day So Gray
by Marie LambaOnce you start to notice, colors and reasons for gratitude are everywhere, and that changes everything! Celebrate the hues and comforts of a cozy winter day as a discontented girl at first notices only dull grays and browns in a snowy landscape but is coaxed by her friend to look more closely. Soon she finds orange berries, blue water, purple shadows, and more. Warm friendship and a fresh way of seeing things transform a snow-covered landscape from bleak to beautiful!
A Day With No Words
by Tiffany HammondAn instant #1 New York Times bestselling picture book and national bestseller!! A Day With No Words invites readers into the life of an Autism Family who communicates just as the child does, without spoken language.
A Day Without Reading (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 3)
by Jimmy Holder Peter FerlandNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Day and Night in the Desert (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 9 #3)
by Caroline ArnoldNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Day at Abbott Elementary (Official Abbott Elementary Picture Book)
by Halcyon PersonThis official Abbott Elementary picture book features all your favorite characters and tells a hilarious and heartwarming new story not seen on the show!Abbott Elementary is ABC's hottest new comedy! This official picture book features an original adventure starring your favorite teachers and students from the show, including Janine, Ava, Gregory, Melissa, Barbara, Jacob, and Mr. Johnson.It's just a normal day at Abbott Elementary. That is, until Miss Teagues finds a squirrel hiding in her second-grade classroom! But the sneaky critter isn't the only problem. The squirrel has been hiding acorns in the walls -- and the nuts have caused a huge crack, which is spreading all over the school! Can the teachers work together to find the squirrel and its stash of acorns before it's too late?Featuring hilarious illustrations, heartwarming text, speech bubbles, and a diverse cast of characters, this picture book is perfect for Abbott Elementary fans of all ages -- and anyone who likes to laugh!
A Day at Liberty Bay
by Kimberly Long CockroftExperience the wonder and learn about the aquatic life on Liberty Bay with Ben and his new friend, Samantha.
A Day at the Beach
by Ann and Paul BroadbentExplore, support and consolidate Early Years mathematics with a colourful, simple story for ages 4-5, containing key mathematical concepts and practice opportunities. Practise key mathematical concepts with simple question prompts on each page and activities at the end of the book. Support the maths themes covered in Activity Book B and the Teacher’s Pack. Books in the Hodder Cambridge Primary Maths series for the Foundation Stage: Activity Book A – 9781510431829 Activity Book B – 9781510431836 Activity Book C – 9781510431843 Story Book A The Stripy Sock – 9781510431850 Story Book B A Day at the Beach – 9781510431874 Story Book C The Surprise Party – 9781510431881 Teacher’s Pack – 9781510431867 HODDER EDUCATION e: education@bookpoint.co.uk w: hoddereducation.com
A Day at the Beach
by Ron Koertge Gary D. SchmidtLook Both Ways meets Seedfolks in this masterful novel from two titans of kid lit that follows a diverse cast of young people whose lives intersect in surprising and hilarious ways over the course of a summer day.Here’s what’s so cool about the beach. Kids are everywhere! Kids you know, kids you want to know. Wandering from one blanket to another, from one family to another. Somebody’s mom reads a fat summer novel. Somebody’s dad snores with an iPad on his chest. Babies cry. Girls laugh. Frisbee players whoop! Kites in the perfect blue sky. Some kids bodysurf. Some don’t even like the water. They build sand cities for their friends and sand jails for the grown-ups, and when the tide comes in everything gets washed away. There’s the other world, where all kids hear is tomorrow, next week, next year. And then there’s the beach, where everything is right now! Why can’t every day be a day at the beach?From two-time Newbery honoree Gary D. Schmidt and two-time PEN Award winner Ron Koertge comes a moving and often laugh-out-loud funny middle grade novel about family, friendship, and belonging, told by a group of kids spending a day at the beach. Thoughtful vignettes brilliantly weave together an irresistible tale of tween conflict and connections.
A Day at the Fair
by Leslea Newman Loretta Lopez<p>After spending an action-packed day at the fair, a Latino boy enjoys one last ride—the ride home! <p>Guided Reading: C <p>Interest Level: Grades 1 - 1 <p>Reading Level: Grades 1 - 1 <p>Themes: Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, Games/Toys, Families, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Realistic Fiction</p>
A Day at the Fair (Grandma's Attic Series)
by Arleta RichardsonA girl learns about her grandmother's life as a young girl.
A Day at the Farm
by Pierre Brignaud Joceline SanschagrinIn this tale, Caillou, Mommy, and Daddy visit Uncle Felix's farm. Caillou learns what it takes to keep the farm going as he feeds the sheep, gathers the hens' eggs, and gives hay to the cows. Full color.