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The Druids' Keep (The Sword of Shannara #2)
by Terry BrooksEvil will not give up without a fight. . . .Without the Sword of Shannara, the evil Warlock Lord cannot be defeated. Yet the quest for the mysterious talisman lies in ruins. The intrepid company of warriors assembled by the Druid Allanon to recover the magic Sword has been shattered, dispersed by the Dark Lord's power. And young half-elf Shea Ohmsford, the last, best hope of all the races, is missing, perhaps captured . . . or worse.The Warlock's fearsome armies are on the march. Tens of thousands of bloodthirsty Gnomes and Trolls are poised to sweep down upon the border kingdom of Callahorn, gateway to the peaceful Southland. In mankind's darkest hour, as Allanon desperately scours the war-ravaged countryside for a sign of the missing Shea, an extraordinary drama of hardship and courage unfolds on the desolate Streleheim Plains. There, his only companions a brash highwayman and a renegade Troll, Shea will find the Sword of Shannara tantalizingly close-and death terrifyingly near. . . .The Sword of Shannara Part 2: The Druids' Keep is the newest addition to the Del Rey Imagine program, which offers the best in classic fantasy and science fiction for readers 12 and up.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Drum Calls Softly
by David Bouchard Shelly WillierThe drums echo in the night, like the beating of the heart as the dancers join hands to do the round dance. It is a night of magic, a night of peace. It is a celebration of the spirits within and without, and if you dance the round dance, you will feel the magic too. Once again, this time in collaboration with Northern Cree, illustrator Jim Poitras and Cree poet Shelley Willier, award winning and best-selling Metis author David Bouchard shares the passion and beauty of Native culture through words, paintings and song, in a stunning book that is accessible to child and adult alike.
The Drummer Boy
by Leon Garfield'As far as the eye can see, scarlet men are marching . . . A rich and splendid company, but none more so than the drummer boy.'But a moment later, the sound of Charlie Samson's drum was swallowed in a wild thunder. The glorious scarlet troops had been ambushed. Men were dead and dying all around, and all the beauty was gone. All that was left was himself and his drum, and a few shady nightwalkers - cowards who came crawling from the ditches and knaves who scoured the dead for wealth . . .
The Drummer Boy of Vicksburg
by G. Clifton WislerIn this fact-based story, fourteen-year-old drummer boy Orion Howe displays great bravery during a Civil War battle at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman
by Mari LoweSYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNER NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD WINNER Kirkus Top 10 Middle Grade for Fall ‘23 SHAINDY is a twelve-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl who struggles in school and has no good friends. She watches with envy as her next-door neighbor, GAYIL, excels socially and academically. They have little to do with each other, and it comes as a surprise when Shaindy looks out her window one September evening and sees Gayil staring out at her from her own window with a sign reading want to know a secret? The secret (at first) is that Gayil has a key fob that will allow them to break into their school after hours. Together, they set up a harmless prank in their classroom. But under Gayil’s instigation the mischief becomes malice, and Shaindy sees that the pranks and humiliations are targeted only at certain girls. But what could they have in common? With the fear of Gayil’s fury and her own reluctance growing, Shaindy comes to the terrifying conclusion that if she can’t figure out how to stop it, the next target could be her. P R A I S E ★ "Absorbing and principled… Lowe wastes not a word in crafting this taut and emotionally roiled exploration of culpability and forgiveness. Gayil is right–‘sixth grade is hard’–and Shaindy's vulnerability will likely resonate deeply with readers who share Shaindy's longing for acceptance." —Shelf-Awareness (starred) ★ "[An] introspective novel full of perceptive emotional observations." —Horn Book (starred) "Pitch-perfect… The struggle between trying to fit in and keeping true to yourself will resonate with all tweens." —School Library Journal "This thoughtful middle grade novel explores the complexity of middle school friendships, bullying, and what it means to make amends and have a fresh start." —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "An enormously rewarding meditation on friendship, fairness, and forgiveness." —Booklist "A nuanced exploration of the intricacies of friendship… Engrossing and deeply relatable." —Kirkus
The Duchess Of Whimsy: An Absolutely Delicious Fairy Tale
by Randall De Sève Peter De SèveThe great New Yorker artist Peter de Sève teams up with the author of bestselling "Toy Boat" in a slightly outrageous fairy tale. The Duchess of Whimsy is fancy and fussy--and definitely not ordinary--surrounding herself with wild friends, fabulous foods, and fancy dress. The Earl of Norm (ho hum) is completely ordinary, but he adores the Duchess. This deliciously told love story by the remarkable de Sèves shows how utterly charming and extraordinary a picture book can be.
The Duchess and Guy: A Rescue-to-Royalty Puppy Love Story
by Nancy FurstingerA heartwarming tale about a beagle and the Duchess who adopted him, this picture book is inspired by the true story of Meghan Markle and her rescue dog, Guy. When he was a pup, Guy was just like any dog in the shelter; he liked to bark and follow his nose, and dreamed of a forever home above all things. But when Guy met Meghan, he had no idea he was about to star in his own Cinderella story. Guy can now be spotted escorting Queen Elizabeth and frolicking in Buckingham Palace. This rags-to-riches story of how one regal beagle got a second chance at life will charm and delight.
The Duchess of Whimsy
by Randall de SèveThe great New Yorker artist Peter de Seve teams up with the author of bestselling Toy Boat in a slightly outrageous fairy tale. The Duchess of Whimsy is fancy and fussy—and definitely not ordinary—surrounding herself with wild friends, fabulous foods, and fancy dress. The Earl of Norm (ho hum) is completely ordinary, but he adores the Duchess. She ignores him, until the chef gets sick, and her friends have to make a super supper—which includes tracking down truffles, spinning sugar stars, and looking for quail eggs. But the Earl is hungry! He sneaks off to an ordinary grilled cheese sandwich—and suddenly takes the Duchess&’s eye. Maybe there&’s something to simplicity after all. Maybe there&’s something to the Earl after all . . . This deliciously told and illustrated love story by the remarkable de Sèves shows how utterly charming and extraordinary a picture book can be.
The Duck Never Blinks
by Alex LatimerCan you make a duck blink? Probably not. But you can try, in this irreverent and hilarious staring contest between you and a duck that never, ever blinks.Do you see that duck over there? That duck doesn't blink. Even if you look away then look back real quick. Even if you tell it a really funny joke! Perfect for fans of interactive stories like Do Not Lick This Book and Duck! Rabbit!, The Duck Never Blinks will have kids and adults alike bawling with laughter as they spend time with this one very sly duck.
The Duck Vinci Code (Almost Naked Animals)
by Kate Howard<P>Featuring wacky cartoon animals in their undies, Almost Naked Animals is the latest hit from Cartoon Network. Get in on the fun with this chapter book based on two fan favorite episodes. <P>This wild and wacky cartoon is set inside a tropical resort called the Banana Cabana where all the staff members wear only . . . their underwear! <P>Two to three of kids' favorite episodes are now in this cute chapter book. Black-and-white illustrations on each spread bring all the hijinks to life.
The Duck Who Was Afraid of The Water
by Christina WrightWhoever heard of a duck who was afraid of the water? Well, Dilly the duckling did not like it at all, until one day the most unlikely pond creature came to the rescue. Who or what was it? Keep guessing, or read on to find out what happens. Dilly knows!
The Duck in My Bathtub
by Dan CrawfordAfter the pond dries out, the duck has to swim in the bathtub instead. The duck likes it so much, it won't leave!
The Duckfooted Hound
by Jim KjelgaardOld Joe was the biggest, fightingest, craftiest coon in the Creeping Hills. No one had ever been able to catch him; not even Precious Sue, a bluetick hound peerless in tracking down coons. But Harky felt that this autumn the hunting would be different. Old Joe was in for trouble. Precious Sue had a pup who looked like a natural-born coon hunter. With his web-footed paws he was as skillful in the water as any coon. And on land, Duckfoot had a nose that beat every other hound. Harky had a few troubles of his own. First there was school. Miss Cathby was nice, but she was a teacher. She called Old Joe a raccoon. And she said he could not live forever because he was mortal. Then there were girls. More specifically, there was Melinda--the bossiest, uppitiest young lady for miles around. And she wanted to hunt. Jim Kjelgaard's story of people and hounds captures all the glory and excitement of coon hunting on a crisp autumn night. Marc Simont has illustrated the story with wit and brilliance.
The Duckling Gets A Cookie!?
by Mo WillemsThe Duckling asks for a cookie -- and gets one! Do you think the Pigeon is happy about that?
The Ducklings (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Patrizia Donaera Susan BuckleyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Quack! Quack! How do baby ducks learn? They listen to their mother.
The Duel
by Judith St. GeorgeAlexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were both orphaned at an early age. Both were brilliant students who attended college one at Princeton, the other at Columbia and studied law.
The Duel: A Story about Peace
by Inês Viegas OliveiraAn international award-winning picture book with increasingly detailed water-color art begins as a story about quarrels and conflicts, but is, above all, about making and finding peace.Loosely based on the duel scene from War & Peace, this story will help spark conversations about what can happen when you turn away from violence.Two men argue in a distant and cold country. Words pierce and injure their hearts. In order to resolve the problem once and for all, they decide to fight a duel. They start back to back, each one counting a hundred paces before turning to shoot.1, 2, 3, 4 . . . There they go, walking away. So many steps separating them. 5, 6, 7, 8. . . . One keeps walking, and walking, and walking some more, and his surroundings become more animated and vibrant, each page burgeoning with color and activity, circuses and marching bands. But what, he wonders, is the other one thinking? What lies ahead for them both? How far do you go before your anger dissipates and you crave the company of a friend? A story with a suprising turn of events, The Duel will help young readers see what can happen when you choose to turn away from violence and in the direction of curiosity and friendship and an open heart.
The Dueling Machine
by Ben BovaWhen a gentlemen's duel becomes military murder, the galaxies' lifetimes grow short. Only science can stop the war!
The Duendes Hunter
by Evelyn FloresOn Guam, a little girl hunts for duendes, happy little people who dance in the swamp when the moon is big and round, and scurry back to their hiding places when the dew starts to drop. While she hunts in the swamp, she comes across many of the native animals of Guam. The book includes classroom discussion questions, activities, and a recipe for cookies that Little Girl makes in the story.
The Duke Who Outlawed Jelly Beans and Other Stories
by Johnny ValentineThere are 5 re-tellings of classic fairy tales, each with a twist. In "The Frog Prince" the prince is rescued by a boy his age and taken back to live in his family, which has two dads. The two boys grow up as brothers and no one is the wiser. In "Eaglerider," young Scarlett, being raised by her two mothers, wants to become an Eaglerider, previously a job only allowed to boys. One of her mothers offers to cut Scarlett's hair and dress her in boys' clothes so that she may become an Eaglerider. She changes her name to Red and proceeds to outwit a dragon and win the king and queen's praise. At the time of receiving a medal, she comes out as a girl, after which time the job is open to both girls and boys. The third tale, "Dragon Sense," tells of a boy named Peter who outwits a dragon to get jewels to pay the rent for his two mothers. The next story, "The Ogre's Boots" points out that being the smallest can have its own rewards to outwit an ogre and save a family and town from death. The final story, "The Prince Who Outlawed Jelly Beans" is a funny one. With sarcasm and humor, Anna and her friends draw the line when the silly prince outlaws families that have more or less than one mother and one father. Their plan worked, and jellybeans became legal to eat again. Other delightful stories by this author are available from Bookshare.
The Dulcimer Boy
by Tor Seidler Brian SelznickA weathered stranger delivers an old wicker chest to the Carbuncles' doorstep. In it they find two sleeping baby boys and an enchanting silver-stringed instrument. For the sake of appearing charitable, the Carbuncles take the boys in, but William and Jules are consigned to the chilly attic, and the dulcimer is locked away -- until William is old enough to play it. In an unforgettable journey, William discovers a natural musical talent and the key to unlocking his and Jules's mysterious past.
The Dumbest Idea Ever!: A Graphic Novel
by Jimmy GownleyJimmy Gownley's graphic novel memoir about the "dumb" idea that changed his life forever!At thirteen, Jimmy was popular, at the top of his class, and the leading scorer on his basketball team. But all that changed when chicken pox forced him to miss the championship game. Things went from bad to worse when he got pneumonia and missed even more school. Before Jimmy knew it, his grades were sinking and nothing seemed to be going right. How did Jimmy turn things around, get back on top at school, and land a date with the cutest girl in class? Renowned comics creator Jimmy Gownley shares his adventures as he grows from an eager-to-please boy into a teenage comic book artist. This is the real-life story of how the DUMBEST idea ever became the BEST thing that ever happened to him.
The Dummy Meets the Mummy! (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #8)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!After being put back to sleep and abandoned in an old museum, Slappy is brought to life by a curious girl on a school trip. Out for revenge, Slappy uses his powers to raise an army of creatures from the exhibits. But when the museum closes, Slappy and his new friends are locked inside with Arragatis, an ancient mummy with his own plan for revenge. It's dummy versus mummy as Slappy faces his most dangerous and frightening opponent yet! Can Slappy defeat this ancient adversary? Or will it be a wrap for this dummy?
The Dump (Sound Out Chapter Books - Set C-2)
by Matt SimsRusty and Ben want to get rid of the dump. They work hard to get the town behind their plan to turn it into a park.
The Dune Buggy Mystery (The Bobbsey Twins, #3)
by Laura Lee HopeThe Bobbsey Twins set out to solve another exciting mystery when two strange men approach them with hints about a hidden dune buggy owned by their friend, Mark Gordon. Does the sixteen-year-old really have a car? Nan, Bert, Freddie, and Flossie are determined to find out. At the same time, another friend's family is in serious financial trouble, and the twins decide to go into business to raise money for them. Whie the Bobbseys try to discover the story behind the hidden dune buggy, Mark Gordon's sudden request for help pits them against a ruthless band of theives. In the end, Freddie save the day in an exciting chase!