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The Grindle Witch
by Benjamin J. MyersWhen Jack Jolly moves from the city to the tiny Northern village of Grindle, he thinks his life's just become a lot more boring. But then he finds himself plunged into the middle of a terrifying mystery, and confronting an ancient evil - the Grindle Witch.But when Jack and his new friends, Paddy and Leila, take drastic measures to stop the Grindle Witch, they realise that they may have unleashed more than they bargained for.A creepy supernatural tale that will have readers on the edge of their seats.
The Grinny Granny Donkey (Wonky Donkey And Friends Ser.)
by Craig SmithFrom the internationally bestselling creators of The Wonky Donkey comes a third member of the family!There was a sweet donkey who lived on the heath.She was so funny with her false teeth...Hee Haw!Another sequel to the laugh-out-loud viral sensation, The Wonky Donkey, is here! This time, readers will meet Dinky Donkey's grandma: a grinny granky plunky-plinky swanky clinky-clanky zonky dunky-drinky clunky donkey!Brought to life by Craig Smith's signature playful verses and Katz Cowley's charming illustrations, The Grinny Granny Donkey is just as much fun as her offspring.
The Grip (Marcus Stroman #1)
by Marcus StromanIn this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice—and some strikeouts.Young Marcus Stroman is determined to make it to the highest playing level he can, despite every coach telling him he&’s not tall enough to become a &“real&” pitcher. He&’ll show them…with some struggling and a whole lot of learning. It&’s easy to forget that for every professional sports player there was a kid just learning that sport, dealing with nerves during try-outs, dropping the ball when all their teammates are counting on them, and learning how to stay friends with someone who doesn&’t make the team. These hard lessons are universal whether in the majors or on a school playing field, and so are teamwork, competition, and believing in yourself.
The Gristmill (Historic Communities)
by Bobbie KalmanEarly pioneers would travel from far and wide to visit the gristmill for the essential service of having their grain ground. Communities often developed in areas where gristmills had been built. In the Gristmill young readers will find out
The Grizzly Bear
by Steve PottsDescribes the life cycle, habits, and behavior of the grizzly bear. Includes photo diagram.
The Grizzly Bear (Endangered in America)
by Alvin Silverstein Virginia Silverstein Laura Silverstein NunnDescribes the physical characteristics and behavior of the grizzly bear, its decline in numbers due to human population growth and activities, and the efforts being made to maintain its population.
The Grizzly Bear Family Book
by Michio HoshinoMichio Hoshino spent almost a year photographing bears in the Alaskan wilderness. In this personal book, he weaves facts about grizzly bears into a compelling narrative.
The Grizzly Bear: A MyReportLinks.com Book
by Lisa HarkraderThe fate of the brown bear, better known as the grizzly bear, is in the hands of its only predator -- human beings. Lisa Harkrader's book, part of the Endangered and Threatened Animals series, takes a look at this huge omnivore and some of the efforts under way to protect it as humans encroach on its habitat.
The Grizzly Games: Book 11 (Frankie's Magic Football #11)
by Frank LampardFrankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game - especially when it's a tournament!When Frankie and his friends are whisked to the Canadian Rockies they land with a splash - straight into a freezing river. Thank goodness for a giant rescue dog who turns up just in time. To return the favour, the friends save the dog's owner, Danni, from a grizzly bear. But when they get back to school, they realize their mission isn't over yet. Something has followed them through the portal... Can they return a large, furry creature to Canada, and help their new friend win the tournament of her life?
The Grizzly Mother (Mothers of Xsan)
by Hetxw’ms Gyetxw HusonBook two in the award-winning Mothers of Xsan series, The Grizzly Mother uses striking illustration and lyrical language to bring the poetry of the Xsan ecosystem to life.To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow mother bear as she teaches her cubs what they need to survive on their own.
The Grizzly Mother (Mothers of Xsan)
by Hetxw’ms Gyetxw HusonBook two in the award-winning Mothers of Xsan series, The Grizzly Mother uses striking illustration and lyrical language to bring the poetry of the Xsan ecosystem to life.To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow mother bear as she teaches her cubs what they need to survive on their own.
The Grooming of Alice
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorGrowing up--and slimming down--is the tricky proposition in this repackaged installment of the beloved Alice series.The summer before ninth grade is all about getting it right--from head to toe. Alice and her friends want to start high school feeling like they always imagined a true high schooler feels: confident, capable, and pretty. But a little too much time standing in front of a mirror in their bathing suits makes Alice, Pamela, and Elizabeth feel the exact opposite of ready for high school. They have two-and-half months to transform themselves--but when Elizabeth starts taking the weight-loss plan too seriously, Alice worries that growing up (and slimming down) isn't all it's cracked up to be.As Alice stumbles her way through the minefield of early adolescence, there are plenty of bumps, giggles, and surprises along the way. Every girl should grow up with Alice, and with this irresistible new look, a whole new generation will want to.
The Grooming of Alice (Alice McKinley #12)
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorDuring the summer between eighth and ninth grades. Alice and her friends Pamela and Elizabeth decide to improve themselves through exercise.
The Gross Ghost Mystery
by Franklin W. DixonFrank Hardy is nine, and Joe is eight years old, and they're the new kids on the block in Bayport. Searching a spooky old house for a baseball mitt, the boys find a skeleton, a brain, and blood--creepy clues to an intriguing mystery!
The Grossest Joke Book Ever Written... Only Grosser!: 1,000 Jokes that Are Sooooo Gross
by Brian BooneYou'll laugh so hard you'll puke!Step right up and enjoy a hilarious compendium of giggles and guffaws! The Grossest Joke Book Ever Written . . . Only Grosser! is a fresh pile of hilarity that will delight any jokester and disgust all your friends and unlucky strangers. With hundreds of yucky knock-knocks and fart jokes galore, this book will be sure to ruin any polite setting, such as teatime, quiet time, or time-out. Complete with eye-popping illustrations that are gross (but not too gross), this heap of rude-ish humor and goofy gags will delight readers everywhere!- LOL about boogers, wedgies, poop, and air biscuits - Become the best comedian around with hilarious one-liners, riddles, and quips- Enjoy silly family-friendly illustrations for endless laughs
The Grossest Joke Book Ever!
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteJokes and riddles guaranteed to make you gag!Soon to be banned everywhere from Boston to the dinner table, this little book has a double helping of EEW-inducing fun. With more than 500 knock-knock jokes, one-liners, riddles, and puns to choose from, kids can always find the wrong joke…for the right occasion. How do you make a tissue dance?Put a little boogie in it. What’s brown and sticky?A stick. What was Beethoven doing in his grave?Decomposing. Do zombies eat candy with their fingers?No, they eat the fingers separately.
The Grossest, Craziest Would You Rather Questions: 160 Seriously Silly Questions for Kids
by Hannah DeurlooWOULD YOU RATHER....Have ants in your pants OR slugs in your shoes? Use a toilet seat made of pinecones OR toilet paper made of bologna?Get gross, crazy, and silly with this hilarious book of would-you-rather questions that will have the whole family laughing, groaning, and stretching their imaginations. And bring the fun to any sleepover, road trip, or game night as you consider impossible questions about stinky foods and creepy crawlies and decide which is worse!Tons of fun—Find 160 outrageous questions that are just the right level of gross and funny to delight kids ages 6 to 9.Write your own—Take a crack at crafting your own wacky questions with fill-in-the-blank options at the back of the book.On the go—This compact (and screen-free!) book is easy to pull out and pass around at a backyard BBQ, a beach vacation, or anywhere you are!Get The Grossest, Craziest Would You Rather Questions and find out once and for all if you'd rather take a bath in a tub full of tadpoles OR shower with an octopus. Your answer might surprise you. HANNAH DEURLOO is a writer who loves adventure and would rather dig up worms than do the dishes. In fact, you can often find her in nature when she's not working. To learn more, visit her blog at questtype.com.
The Grotesque
by Philip ThomsonA lot of sexual shenanigans and a particularly grisly murder, all centred around Fledge, the butler, who has ambitions. The joke is that all these horrors take place in a quaint, genteel English country setting, where the village is Pock-on-the-Fling.
The Grouchy Ladybug
by Eric CarleThe story is about an arrogant ladybug who challenges another ladybug and other animals to a fight.
The Grouchy Neighbor (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level J)
by Jim LoganIn Trouble Again! Rufus has been in trouble before. But this time it's really bad! And here comes the grouchy neighbor.
The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun
by Paige Billin-Frye Wendie C OldThis book of facts and fun provides plenty of information about groundhogs and the origin of Groundhog Day. Groundhog riddles and ideas for throwing a Groundhog Day party are included.
The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun
by Wendie C. OldThis book of facts and fun provides plenty of information about groundhogs and the origin of Groundhog Day. Groundhog riddles and ideas for throwing a Groundhog Day party are included.
The Grover School Pledge
by Wanda TaylorA true-to-life story about the pains and triumphs of growing up, perfect for readers of Renée Watson and Lisa Moore RaméeArlaina Jefferson is eager to prove herself. Tasked with caring for her cousin’s rabbit, Obeena, Arlaina knows all that stands between her and the grown-up world of middle school is one year of staying out of trouble and making sure to clean up Obeena’s turds. It would be easy—if growing up didn’t also mean growing wiser.Having faced thoughtless comments from fellow students, Arlaina is already struggling to explain the hurt she feels to her best friend, Tina. But when their teacher, Mr. Matthews, asks an ignorant question about classmate Nadia’s headscarf, Arlaina has the confirmation she needs: Mr. Matthews is part of a larger problem that plagues Grover School. All those comments that Arlaina—and several other students—once brushed off suddenly seethe under the light of truth. Some things just can’t be fixed by Obeena’s warm and fuzzy charms.Bolstered by her father’s childhood experience in the Million Man March, Arlaina teams up with no-nonsense Nadia and a host of other Grover School students to right a systemic wrong. After all, proving you’re grown up doesn’t always mean staying out of trouble!
The Growing Summer
by Noel StreatfeildBY THE AUTHOR OF BALLET SHOESwith beautiful illustrations by Edward Ardizzone'A joyous, sunlight book. For me, the best Noel Streatfeild of all' HILARY MCKAY'"You have a whole wing of the house to yourselves. The glorious world outside to play in. All that the earth brings forth to feed you, and you stand there asking foolish questions until my head reels. Help yourselves, children, help yourselves." Then, flapping her cloak as if to shoo off a clutter of chickens, Great Aunt Dymphna was gone.' Summer will be different for the Gareth children this year. Their father, an epidemiologist, is ill abroad, and their mother must go to help him. So Alex, Penny, Naomi and Robin are sent to Ireland to stay with an eccentric distant relative.Great Aunt Dymphna is like nobody they've ever met. She lives in a ramshackle house, quotes swathes of poetry and flits about like a great bat. And, to the children's consternation, she expects them to fend for themselves. Despite tears and many mishaps, they learn something new every day, and living with Great Aunt Dymphna becomes an adventure.
The Growing Summer (Virago Modern Classics #804)
by Noel StreatfeildBY THE AUTHOR OF BALLET SHOESwith beautiful illustrations by Edward Ardizzone'A joyous, sunlight book. For me, the best Noel Streatfeild of all' HILARY MCKAY'"You have a whole wing of the house to yourselves. The glorious world outside to play in. All that the earth brings forth to feed you, and you stand there asking foolish questions until my head reels. Help yourselves, children, help yourselves." Then, flapping her cloak as if to shoo off a clutter of chickens, Great Aunt Dymphna was gone.' Summer will be different for the Gareth children this year. Their father, an epidemiologist, is ill abroad, and their mother must go to help him. So Alex, Penny, Naomi and Robin are sent to Ireland to stay with an eccentric distant relative.Great Aunt Dymphna is like nobody they've ever met. She lives in a ramshackle house, quotes swathes of poetry and flits about like a great bat. And, to the children's consternation, she expects them to fend for themselves. Despite tears and many mishaps, they learn something new every day, and living with Great Aunt Dymphna becomes an adventure.