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Hideout
by Watt KeyIn this riveting middle-grade adventure, the son of a Mississippi policeman finds a boy living on his own in the wilderness. Twelve-year-old Sam has been given a fishing boat by his father, but he hates fishing. Instead he uses the boat to disappear for hours at a time, exploring the forbidden swampy surroundings of his bayou home. Then he discovers a strange kid named Davey, mysteriously alone, repairing an abandoned cabin deep in the woods. Not fooled by the boy’s evasive explanation as to why he’s on his own, Sam becomes entangled in his own efforts to help Davey. But this leads him to telling small lies that only get bigger as the danger increases for both boys and hidden truths become harder to conceal.This title has Common Core connections.
Hideout (Swindle #5)
by Gordon KormanThe Man With The Plan and his friends return in this fifth romp in the Swindle series!HIDEOUT: a place to escape detection, especially when being chased by someone determined to have revenge. . . When Griffin Bing and his friends first met Luthor, he was a vicious attack dog working for the slimy S. Wendell Palomino - as known as Swindle. The kids rescued Luthor, and never thought they'd see Swindle again. But now Swindle's returned. And he wants his dog back.Swindle has manipulated the law so that there's no way for Savannah Drysdale to keep Luthor in her house. Before he can be taken away, they decide to made him disappear - away from Swindle.Six kids. Three hideouts. One extremely large dog.What could possibly go wrong?
Hider, Seeker, Secret Keeper
by Elizabeth KiemLana travels to New York City, on tour dancing with the world famous Bolshoi Ballet in this thrilling follow up to Dancer, Daughter, Traitor, Spy.Lana Dukovskaya has spent her life in her mother, Marina's, shadow, and nowhere more so than at Russia's world-famous Bolshoi ballet, where Marina danced years ago. But when Daniela, Lana's friend and chief rival, is brutally attacked on the eve of a New York tour, Lana is given her coveted solo--an unlikely stroke of luck that makes Lana the chief suspect in the attack. Once in New York, Lana meets Georgi Levshik, a powerful Russian émigré who claims to know the truth about Marina's past. She's torn between her distrust of Levshik's offered patronage and her need for answers. But when another young dancer is struck down on the day of her debut, Lana becomes the prime suspect in not one, but two attacks. On the run and still in the dark, Lana puts her trust in Levshik's alluring young bodyguard, Roma. Together they must uncover the truth about a Bolshoi blood feud involving three generations of Dukovskaya dancers.From the Hardcover edition.
Hiding Dinosaurs (I Like to Read)
by Dan MoynihanWhat could be more fun than a houseful of prehistoric pals? When a boy discovers that dinosaurs are emerging from the eggs sitting on the kitchen counter, it's a dream come true. Unfortunately, the boy is not so sure Mom and Dad will feel the same way, so he decides to hide his new friends. That plan works for a while, but the dinosaurs keep growing, and growing, and growing! New readers will delight in this rib-tickling fantasy with its exuberant illustrations and hilarious twist. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.
Hiding Edith: A true story
by Kathy KacerHiding Edith tells the true story of Edith Schwalb, a young Jewish Girl sent to live in a safe house after the Nazi invasion of France. Edith's story is remarkable not only for her own bravery, but for the bravery of those that helped her: an entire village, including its mayor and citizenry, heroically conspired to conceal the presence of hundreds of Jewish children who lived in the safe house.
Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace
by Nan MarinoWhen musical prodigy Elvis Ruby completely freezes up on television, he is forced to hide out in the Pinelands of New Jersey and try to find his way back to the music once again with the help of a new friend.
Hiding Phil
by Eric BarclayHIDING PHIL, the hilarious story about three siblings and their mission to hide a beloved elephant named Phil, will have readers rolling on the floor with laughter!In this story, three siblings come upon an elephant named Phil and decide to bring him home. "Our parents will love Phil!" they cry out excitedly. Until it dawns on them: "Uh, oh . . ." No they won't! So what do they do? Try to hide him, of course! They try to stuff him into their doghouse--but he's too big. They throw a sheet over him with a sign that reads, "Club House: Keep Out!" But their parents still inquire, "Um, is that an elephant?" Can the kids convince their parents to keep Phil, or will they have to bring him back where he belongs? Writer and illustrator Eric Barclay brings this story to life with eye-catching illustrations that will make you laugh out loud, and dialogue that is both poignant and clever. The love between these kids and Phil is palpable, and will leave the reader itching for more!
Hiding from the Nazis in Plain Sight: A Graphic Novel Biography of Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya (Barrier Breakers)
by Lydia LukidisZhanna and Frina Arshanskaya were two talented child musicians when Nazis invaded their city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, during World War II. Along with their parents, the Jewish sisters were forced into a death march. They eventually escaped individually and were reunited, but how would they survive the rest of the war? By hiding their true identities and becoming musical entertainment for German soldiers. Learn about their story of survival in this inspiring graphic novel.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Kate Warne and the Race to Save Abraham Lincoln
by Beth AndersonAmerica&’s first female detective Kate Warne&’s mission? Protect president-elect Abraham Lincoln from Southern rebels bent on assassinating him before his inauguration. Abraham Lincoln faces a dangerous and uncertain future after leaving Springfield, Illinois, for his inauguration in Washington, DC. Luckily for him, detective Kate Warne has his back, even if he didn&’t know it yet.Working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, Kate uncovers the rebel plot to kill Abraham Lincoln in Baltimore. Kate warns Lincoln&’s staff that this only Southern city on his inaugural train route to Washington, DC is planning a deadly welcome. President-elect Lincoln is urged to change his route. But he refuses to cancel his commitments. In a race against time, Kate and Pinkerton have one last chance. Using disguises, false names, and the cover of darkness, the detectives put their plan into action. Can they sneak Lincoln through Baltimore undetected? Can they fool the spies watching his every move? Can they get Lincoln safely to DC?This exciting American history picture book from award-winning author Beth Anderson, well-known for action-packed books on daring women, and illustrated by Sally Wern Comport in her signature mix of collage, drawing, and paint, brings Kate Warne to thrilling and vivid life.
Hielo (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level J #26)
by Julie HaydonNIMAC-sourced textbook. El hielo cubre gran parte de la Tierra. Al derretirse, se convierte en agua. ¿También está cubierto de hielo el lugar donde tú vives?
Higgins Hole
by Kevin Boreen"Jumping conch shells! Have I got a tale for you!" So begins the account of the battle for Higgins Hole by its most noble historian and poet laureate, Petronius the seahorse. Tucked away from the powerful currents of the ocean, Higgins Hole is home to a peaceful community of quirky sea creatures--until a vicious pack of great white sharks, led by the ferocious Tacitus, invades. Lutus, the Hole's sage lobster leader, and Apollo, the sea turtle diplomat, appeal to the Oceanic Council for help, while General Integritus, the courageous military commander, does his best to protect the Hole. Yet in the end, it will be up to the Hole's inhabitants to rid their waters of the intruders, with the aid of the legendary Flying Dolphin Squadron and a helping hand from the mysterious depths of the abyss.
High Country
by Rutherford MontgomeryA collection of short stories about fishing, hunting elk, bear, deer, and mountain lion, and even a tale about wild horses, all set in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The yarns follow the adventures of a band of hunters, including the governor of Colorado, a sheriff, a doctor, the CEO of several steel mills, "good old Bill" who always has a bottle of bourbon or scotch, Tex, their wrangler and their guide Hopi Joe. Contains some Native American stereotypes and the matching language used in the 1930s, when this book was published.
High Dive
by Tammar SteinArden has a plane ticket to Sardinia to say goodbye to her family's beloved vacation home after her father's sudden death and her mother's deployment to Iraq as an army nurse. Lonely for her father and petrified for her mother's safety, Arden dreads her trip to the house in Sardinia--the only place that has truly felt like home to her. So when she meets a group of fun, carefree, and careless friends on their summer break, she decides to put off her trip and join them to sample the sights and culinary delights of Europe. Soon they are climbing the Eiffel Tower, taking in the French countryside on a train chugging toward the Alps, and gazing at Michelangelo's David in Florence, all the while eating gelato and sipping cappuccino. Arden tries to forget about the danger her mom faces every day, to pretend she's just like the rest of the girls, flirting with cute European guys and worried only about where to party next. But the house in Sardinia beckons and she has to make a choice. Is Arden ready to jump off the high dive?
High Five
by Adam RubinA #1 New York Times bestseller from the creators of the beloved Dragons Love Tacos comes a rollicking, rhyme-tastic, interactive high five competition--starring YOU!Discover the lost art of the high five and improve your slapping skills just in time for the annual high five contest! From hand-limbering stretches to lessons on five-ing with finesse, readers are guided through a series of interactive challenges, each goofier than the next.Acclaimed creative duo Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri have dreamed up another one-of-a-kind, laugh-out-loud book that kids will beg to read again and again.
High Five! A Graphic Novel (Catwad)
by Jim BentonCatwad, Blurmp, Pigmichael, and more of Jim Benton's hilarious comic creations return in this roaringly funny fifth graphic novel!In this poignant and emotionally wrenching tale, famous curmudgeon Catwad faces loss, fear, and struggles with his own mortality when his best friend Blurmp receives news of... wait, who are we kidding? This isn't a melodrama -- it's another laugh-out-loud Catwad from Jim Benton!Catwad and Blurmp are back with more ridiculous fun that will have readers high-fiving each other with joy. This volume sees the big blue grump and his slow but lovable friend get a pet, try new hobbies, explore the newest videogame technology, and more! If you love laughing (and who doesn't??), this book is for you!
High Five, Mallory! (Mallory #26)
by Laurie FriedmanMallory is excited to start fifth grade. She just got a cell phone, and Mary Ann's in her class. What could go wrong? For one thing, she gets off on the wrong foot with her new teacher. For another, Mary Ann seems to be avoiding her and spending all her time with their classmate Zoe. And then there's Mallory's book report assignment. Instead of Mary Ann, her partner is the new kid, Devon. Is fifth grade going to be a disaster, a fun adventure, or a little of both?
High Fliers (Be an Expert!)
by Erin KellybThey soar in the sky. They blast into space. What do you know about High Fliers like planes, hot air balloons, and rockets! With this book, you can become an expert!/b pKids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges./p pThey can even see how much you know with "Quiz Your Adult." Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!/p
High Flyer! (The Secret World of Alex Mack #14)
by Patricia Barnes-SvarneyUp, Up, and Away! Alex may have some unusual powers, but one thing she can't do is fly. So when her new friend Chris invites Alex and her friends to the soaring fields where his dad flies glider planes, she leaps at the opportunity. Everyone has a great time, and when Chris tells them about his dad's plan to start a flying school on the fields, they offer to help. Someone, though, is out to stop them. First, the fields are mysteriously damaged. Then one of the planes is sabotaged. Alex knows she shouldn't, but using her GC-161 powers is tempting. How else can she stop the creep who's trying to ground the sailplanes for good? ?
High Heat
by Carl DeukerLike the game of baseball, life is quirky and unpredictable, as Shane Hunter discovers in the spring of his sophomore year. Suddenly and without warning his life of privilege is turned upside down. And just as suddenly, life begins to seem utterly without fairness or purpose to him.Exciting, well-written sports scenes transport readers right into the stands while complex issues engage their hearts and minds. For here is a novel of loss, of morality, and of the rare, redemptive power of baseball. Can speaking the truth really determine lives? Just how does one accept, move on, and begin doing the right thing?
High Heels and Lipstick (Deep Secrets and Hope #3)
by Jo RamseyDeep Secrets and Hope: Book ThreeChastaine Rollo follows her own rules, even starting rumors about herself before others have the chance. Others' opinions don't matter. Her life is fun, and she likes being a rebel, until now. When she comes forward as a date-rape victim, pinning a popular former student as her attacker, the entire school turns against her. Two months ago, Chastaine admitted to her friend Guillermo that Jim Frankel date-raped her, and Guillermo coaxed her to report it. When word spread about what had happened to Chastaine, a freshman girl, Maryellen, reported that she had also been raped by Jim. Since then Chastaine and Maryellen have endured nasty messages, cyberbullying, and threats in school. Chastaine has lost many of her so-called friends and now leans on Guillermo, his boyfriend Evan Granger, and Evan's cousin, Holly McCormack, for support. Especially Holly. When Jim pleads guilty to the charges against him, Chastaine's happiness is short-lived when she realizes the truth won't change the way her peers view her. Unable to take the news and the way people are treating her, Maryellen attempts suicide, and Chastaine blames herself for not being more supportive. However, Chastaine needs support too, and Holly is one of the only people she can now trust, but Chastaine isn't sure whether her attraction to Holly is only because of that or if it's something more.
High Horse (Saddle Club #33)
by Bonnie BryantWhen Stevie and her boyfriend, Phil Marsten, go on the Mountain Trail Overnight, a three-day trail ride, the tension between them grows, and the trip may trigger the end of their relationship.
High Marks for Malice (The Nancy Drew Files #32)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy investigates murder and mayhem on the Basson College campus.
High Note (Orca Limelights)
by Jeff RossIs landing a role worth losing a best friend? Hailey McEwan has many interests—soccer, field hockey, animation. She'd probably never have started singing if her best friend, Crissy, hadn't persuaded her to take singing lessons and join her choir. No one had any idea that Hailey would be such a natural, least of all Hailey herself. A shared love of music—from pop to opera—has been a big part of the girls' friendship, but when the two face off in a competition for a role in a production of The Marriage of Figaro, their closeness turns into a bitter rivalry. Hailey will have to make a tough decision. Is opera as important to her as it is to Crissy? This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
High Point: Success In Language, Literature, Content
by Alfredo Schifini Deborah Short Josefina Villa Mil TinajeroAn easy to read English book.