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Royal Enchantment
by Sharon AshwoodShe married the king. She wanted the man. Guinevere's marriage to Arthur was a political partnership, never a romance. Merlin knows that the king's court, newly restored at a medieval theme park, will only be complete if Arthur has his lady. Little did anyone suspect that once Guinevere gets a taste of twenty-first-century freedoms that this ancient queen would lose interest in belonging to any man-even a royal one. It takes a dragon, and some passionate nights spent in each other's arms, to lure her back to her husband's side. Arthur is willing to accept Gwen's help in protecting the new Camelot from a fae menace, but the bigger challenge will be wooing back Guinevere for a second chance at love...
Royal House of Shadows: Part 1 of 12
by Gena ShowalterOriginally published as Lord of the Vampires. Part 1 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) The princess, the vampire Jane Parker has lost just about everything when she wakes up into a life she never could have imagined. The vampire Nicolai has lost his memory and his freedom. It's his cry for help that whisks Jane from Oklahoma to the kingdom of Delfina. On the run from the witch who wants to reclaim Nicolai as her sex slave, he and Jane discover an undeniable attraction. But he has a secret that could devastate them both... This installment is approximately 23K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 2 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 10 of 12
by Nalini SinghOriginally published as Lord of the Abyss. Part 10 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) A monster, a prince Liliana is not her father's daughter. She has endured his abuse her whole life. And now she's ready to destroy him. She knows that only the princes and princesses of Elden can defeat the Blood Sorcerer, and she knows where to find one of these royal siblings.... The Guardian of the Abyss has no memories of his life before the Black Castle. Liliana can help him recover his past--and his true identity. But is she strong enough to fight against the evil to which her prince has been bound? This installment is approximately 25K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 11 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 11 of 12
by Nalini SinghOriginally published as Lord of the Abyss. Part 11 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) She will brave the dark for him Twice Micah has saved Liliana. But there is so much more that these two must overcome. The prince turns into a ravening beast that everyone fears--everyone except Liliana. She knows who the Guardian of the Abyss truly is. She will help him become the man he has to be to save the land he's sworn to protect, and to reclaim the kingdom her father took from his family. This installment is approximately 20K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 12 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 12 of 12
by Nalini SinghOriginally published as Lord of the Abyss. Part 12 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) The battle for Elden The Blood Sorcerer has unleashed his most powerful army on his daughter and her prince, hoping to stop them before they reach Elden. But his plan fails, and Micah finally recovers the memories that reveal his destiny. Even if he prevails in the ultimate battle, it will take the combined power of his brothers and sister--Nicolai, Dayn, and Breena--to save Liliana. As they battle for the kingdom stolen from their parents, the princes and princess of Elden fight for everyone they love. What does the future hold for them and their realm? This installment is approximately 25K words
Royal House of Shadows: Part 2 of 12
by Gena ShowalterOriginally published as Lord of the Vampires. Part 2 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Tender lover, savage vampire It was the vampire Nicolai's call that transformed Jane from an Oklahoma scientist into a princess in the kingdom of Delfina. It's their shared desire that makes her his. When Jane is abducted, Nicolai's memories of his past--and his birthright--resurface. As does his desire for vengeance. But what if the magic that brought Nicolai and Jane together has run its course? Will their love--and the blood bond between them--be strong enough to bridge two worlds? This installment is approximately 23K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 3 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 3 of 12
by Gena ShowalterOriginally published as Lord of the Vampires. Part 3 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) His heart, his queen When she wakes up in her own bed in Oklahoma, Jane fears the worst--that she will never see Nicolai again. His blood has given her new powers, but she'll have to learn to control them if she's going to rejoin him in Delfina and help in his quest. Rumor has it that Nicolai's sister is among the berserkers, but that can't be possible. The berserkers died out long ago... This installment is approximately 20K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 4 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 4 of 12
by Jill MonroeOriginally published as Lord of Rage. Part 4 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Princess of Dreams Princess Breena knew her purpose in life. She would marry a man of her father's choosing--even if that man would surely be nothing like the brash warrior who invades her sleep. But after the Blood Sorcerer's attack on Elden, she is exiled alone and to a wild land. Osborn, a one-time mercenary, is among the last of the berserker tribe. When he finds a golden-haired beauty asleep in the cottage he shares with his two young brothers, he recognizes her as the girl from his dreams. But real life is more complicated than fantasy, especially when creatures reeking of blood magic attack... This installment is approximately 19K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 5 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 5 of 12
by Jill MonroeOriginally published as Lord of Rage. Part 5 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Desire and vengeance Breena is certain that her magic brought her to Osborn, but Osborn doesn't seem to be the man she knows from her dreams. That warrior would never send her off alone and unprotected. When she asks Osborn to teach her to fight for herself and avenge her family, the innocent princess has no idea the kind of payment a berserker might demand. And even if she trusts him with her body, can she trust him with her heart? This installment is approximately 20K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 6 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 6 of 12
by Jill MonroeOriginally published as Lord of Rage. Part 6 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) The berserker's wrath, the warrior's heart Breena had awakened in the land of the Ursa with two desires: to survive, and to avenge. Now the warrior Osborn has awakened new desires, but she knows that her destiny lies in Elden. To gather the knowledge she will need to defeat the Blood Sorcerer, Breena must walk alone through the dreams of her family. But she wants Osborn by her side when she sets out for the final battle. As for Osborn, he cannot deny his feelings, but he fears that his berserker needs might mean that the princess is safer without him. This installment is approximately 19K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 7 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 7 of 12
by Jessica AndersenOriginally published as Lord of the Wolfyn. Part 7 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Otherworldly seduction As a little girl, Reda Weston took solace in fairy tales. As a grown woman--and a hardened cop--Reda doesn't expect to be transported into the world of her favorite childhood story. But when she meets Dayn, she knows that she's met a man unlike any she's ever imagined. A vampire prince exiled to the realm of shapeshifters, Dayn has been waiting for the prophesied woman who will guide him home. Reda's arrival may be his salvation, or it might mean death for them both.... This installment is approximately 23K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 8 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 8 of 12
by Jessica AndersenOriginally published as Lord of the Wolfyn. Part 8 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Passion between worlds If Prince Dayn is going to reclaim the throne for his family, Reda must lead him to the vortex between the shifter realm and the world where he belongs. This means challenging the leader of the wolfyn pack. Dayn discovers abilities that surprise everyone--including himself. But his vampire blood will always make him an outsider among the shapeshifters, and his duty is to his own kingdom. The question remains...where does Reda belong? This installment is approximately 21K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 9 of 12
Royal House of Shadows: Part 9 of 12
by Jessica AndersenOriginally published as Lord of the Wolfyn. Part 9 of 12 in the Royal House of Shadows serialization. All 12 parts were previously published as full books: * Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter (Parts 1--3 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe (Parts 4--6 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen (Parts 7--9 of Royal House of Shadows) * Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh (Parts 10--12 of Royal House of Shadows) Stronger than blood When Prince Dayn follows the woman he loves through the vortex between worlds, he doesn't know where he'll land. She's from the human realm, and he must return to Elden if he's going to save his kingdom. But Reda is more than she could have imagined, and her work is far from finished. Only her blood can give Dayn the strength he needs to recover from the battle that awaits him. And it will take their combined powers to face the Blood Sorcerer and survive. This installment is approximately 24K words The story continues in Royal House of Shadows: Part 10 of 12
Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears (Fairy Tale Anthologies #3)
by John Brunner Nancy Kress Neil Gaiman Jane Yolen Tanith Lee Gene Wolfe Anne Bishop Lisa Goldstein Joyce Carol Oates Delia Sherman Nancy A. Collins Ellen Steiber Michael Cadnum Kathe Koja Susan Palwick Garry Kilworth Susan Wade Gahan Wilson Roberta Lannes Farida S.T. Shapiro Milbre BurchFairy tales reimagined—in stories by &“a distinguished company of writers&” including Neil Gaiman, Joyce Carol Oates, and Tanith Lee (Kirkus Reviews). For many of us, the fairy tale was our first exposure to the written word and the power of storytelling. These wondrous works of magic and morality enthralled us, enchanted us, sometimes terrified us, and remain in our hearts and memories still. Once again, World Fantasy Award–winning editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling have compiled an extraordinary collection of reimagined tales conceived by some of today&’s most acclaimed contemporary purveyors of literary fantasy, science fiction, and horror, including Neil Gaiman, Gahan Wilson, Joyce Carol Oates, Tanith Lee, Nancy Kress, Gene Wolfe, and others. Remarkable things lurk in these dark and magical woods. Here Beauty confronts a serial-killer Beast, Hansel and Gretel&’s witch resides not in a gingerbread house but in a luxurious resort, and Rumpelstiltskin is truly the devil demanding his due, rightfully or otherwise. The hilarious &“Roach in Loafers&” ingeniously combines the classic &“Elves and the Shoemaker&” tale with &“Puss in Boots&” and adds an insectile twist, while in a modern fable that blends The Wizard of Oz and Hans Christian Andersen, Dorothy is set adrift in Hollywoodland, ruby slippers and all. These are not the fairy stories you remember from childhood.
Ruby and Olivia
by Rachel HawkinsA spooky middle-grade story that's full of fun, friendship, and humor--perfect for fans of Ingrid Law and Lisa Graff.Ruby is bold and opinionated, while Olivia has always been respectful and well behaved. But Olivia’s good-girl image is tarnished when she takes the fall for her twin sister’s misdeed. And now Olivia is stuck with Ruby all summer—at a community service day camp for troublemakers.To kick off the spirit of service, the campers are tasked with cataloging the contents of Live Oaks, a historic mansion in their town. Sorting through objects in an old house sounds boring, and working together is the last thing the girls want to do, but the stuff is actually kind of cool. There’s everything from mink stoles to golf clubs to antique dolls . . . and . . . wait . . . is that doll watching them? It isn’t long until little tricks—like mysterious music playing, doors slamming, and shadows rising—start to spook the girls. They’d like to think the other campers are pranking them, but they soon realize that this empty mansion might not be uninhabited after all. To solve the mystery at Live Oaks, Ruby and Olivia will have to put their old grudges aside and figure out how to be a team. This gently creepy middle-grade story is full of all the heart, humor, and authenticity that make Rachel Hawkins a favorite with kids and teachers alike.
Ruin (The Faithful and the Fallen #3)
by John GwynneThe Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered the west and High King Nathair has the cauldron, most powerful of the seven treasures. At his back stands the scheming Calidus and a warband of the Kadoshim, dread demons of the Otherworld. They plan to bring Asroth and his host of the Fallen into the world of flesh, but to do so they need the seven treasures. Nathair has been deceived but now he knows the truth. He has choices to make, choices that will determine the fate of the Banished Lands. Elsewhere the flame of resistance is growing - Queen Edana finds allies in the swamps of Ardan. Maquin is loose in Tenebral, hunted by Lykos and his corsairs. Here he will witness the birth of a rebellion in Nathair's own realm. Corban has been swept along by the tide of war. He has suffered, lost loved ones, sought only safety from the darkness. But he will run no more. He has seen the face of evil and he has set his will to fight it. The question is, how? With a disparate band gathered about him - his family, friends, giants, fanatical warriors, an angel and a talking crow he begins the journey to Drassil, the fabled fortress hidden deep in the heart of Forn Forest. For in Drassil lies the spear of Skald, one of the seven treasures, and here it is prophesied that the Bright Star will stand against the Black Sun.
Ruin Road
by Lamar Giles"My twin, Lamar, is a phenomenal innovative storyteller... A true king!" -- Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Grown and The Weight of BloodSometimes a little fear is a good thing...Cade Webster lives between worlds. He's a standout football star at the right school but lives in the wrong neighborhood--if you let his classmates tell it. Everywhere but home, people are afraid of him for one reason or another. Afraid he's too big, too fast, too ambitious, too Black.Then one fateful night, to avoid a dangerous encounter with the police, he ducks into a pawn shop. An impulse purchase and misspoken desire change everything when Cade tells the shopkeeper he wishes people would stop acting so scared around him, and the wish is granted...At first, it feels like things have taken a turn for the better. But it's not just Cade that people no longer fear--it's everything. With Cade spreading this newfound "courage" wherever he goes, anything can happen. Fearless acts of violence begin to escalate in both his neighborhood and at school. With the right moves, and brave friends, Cade might have one -- and only one -- chance to save all he loves. But at what cost? After all, the devil's in the details.
Ruined
by Paula MorrisWhen Rebecca goes to New Orleans to stay with her voodoo-obsessed aunt, she finds the beautiful old city haunted by the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Rebecca is also startled to discover a haunting of a different kind. Near a graveyard one night, she meets a ghost girl by the name of Lisette, who has been dead 150 years. A former slave, Lisette helps Rebecca unearth an ancient mystery along with some troubling history truths. Meanwhile, Rebecca must deal with her snooty new prep school, a serious crush, and an elite group of popular girls who may be linked to the mystery themselves.
Ruler of the Realm (The Faerie Wars Chronicles #3)
by Herbie BrennanIt is Henry's third visit to the Faerie Realm, but this time in a rather different guise and to a rather different kind of place. Holly Blue is Queen and Lord Hair streak appears to be proposing a truce between the Faeries of the Night and the Faeries of the Light. Meanwhile Prince Pyrgus has stumbled across some mysterious crystal flowers with an apparently formidable secret weapon, and there are rumours of a demon invasion led by Beleth, the Prince of Darkness. Queen Blue, wary of her uncle's uncharacteristic generosity, pays a visit to the Spicemaster's labyrinth in an attempt to divine the possible future of the Realm. She is warned to beware someone close, little realizing just how careful she will need to be - and when she is kidnapped by the most unlikely candidate, the Realm rapidly descends into chaos. In a thrilling adventure Blue, Pyrgus and Henry will find themselves in the midst of a furious battle to protect the future of the Realm and secure the throne for the rightful ruler.
Rules for Vampires
by Alex FoulkesStraighten your cape and sharpen your claws . . . being a vampire is harder than it looks! The deliciously funny debut from Alex Foulkes, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. There are highs and lows to being a vampire. On one claw, you get cool powers like beastly strength and hypnotism and the ability to GRIMWALK. On the other claw, however, vampires are bound by the Vampiric Laws: rules to protect the balance between the worlds of the Living and the Undead. And unfortunately, 11-year-old Leo has just forgotten rule number one . . . The Rules for Vampires don't tell you what to do when you make a ghostly enemy, or accidentally restart an ancient war. But Leo and her very unusual family are more than up to the job. A monstrously funny and devilishly dark new adventure from debut talent Alex Foulkes, illustrated throughout by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Rules for Vampires is the series that fans of Lemony Snickett and Skulduggery Pleasant will devour for breakfast.
Rules for Vampires (Rules for Vampires #1)
by Alex FoulkesThe Nevermoor series meets Hotel Transylvania in this &“delightful and spooky&” (Booklist) debut middle grade adventure set in a world of talking spiders, living forests, and haunted castles about a vampire girl who wants to fit in but first must defeat an evil ghost.After one hundred years of being a vampire, it&’s time for Eleonora to have her Birthnight. Since Leo&’s last rite of passage, her Grimwalk, ended with her losing her right leg and a good deal of her confidence, she&’s hoping to redeem herself in the eyes of her mother, the fearsome Lady Sieglinde. All Leo has to do is hunt down and kill her first prey, and she already has the perfect plan. After all, who will miss an orphan from the bleak St. Frieda&’s Home for Unfortunate Children? But an accidental fire causes more death and destruction than Leo bargained for. Instead of killing one carefully selected victim, she&’s created several ghosts from the orphanage residents. And one sinister specter, the Orphanmaster, is poised to terrorize the living residents in a nearby town. To stop him and try to undo some of the mess she&’s made, Leo must team up with the orphan ghost Minna. Will Leo have the chance to prove herself as a vampire before her Birthnight is over, or will she discover that there are no winners in the battle of undead versus undead?
Rules for Vampires: Ghosts Bite Back (Rules For Vampires Ser. #2)
by Alex FoulkesStraighten your cape and ready your fangs . . . the ghosts are biting back. The spookiest story you'll read this year is the ghoulish follow-up to Alex Foulkes's highly acclaimed Rules for Vampires. A vampire and a ghost being friends is unheard of. It makes no sense. The two factions have despised one another for all eternity. But . . . Leo the vampire and Minna the ghost have battled together side-by-side, they're sisters-in-arms, they're best friends, and they'll have to work together to vanquish a new, deadly threat.Summoned to the Ghostly Realm for the murder of the Orphanmaster, Leo must complete three tasks to prove herself worthy of her unlife, each more treacherous than the last. Can Leo convince the Ghostly Realm of her innocence and earn her freedom, or will she be trapped there forever? A monstrously funny and devilishly dark new adventure in Alex Foulkes's Rules for Vampires series, illustrated throughout by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Ghosts Bite Back is perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Skulduggery Pleasant to sink their claws into.Praise for Rules for Vampires:'A wickedly fun debut, with a wonderfully strong girl hero.' Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires.' Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls&‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic!' Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang&‘Brilliant! It&’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic romp with the loveliest vampire. Sara Ogilvie&’s illustrations are the perfect match.&’ Jenny McLachlan, bestselling author of Land of Roar'Wonderfully atmospheric, humorous and touching.&’ Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa
Rules for Vanishing
by Kate Alice MarshallIn the faux-documentary style of The Blair Witch Project comes the campfire story of a missing girl, a vengeful ghost, and the girl who is determined to find her sister--at all costs.Once a year, a road appears in the forest. And at the end of it, the ghost of Lucy Gallows beckons. Lucy's game isn't for the faint of heart. If you win, you escape with your life. But if you lose.... Sara's sister disappeared one year ago--and only Sara knows where she is. Becca went to find the ghost of Lucy Gallows and is trapped on the road that leads to her. In the sleepy town of Briar Glen, Lucy's road is nothing more than local lore. But Sara knows it's real, and she's going to find it. When Sara and her skeptical friends meet in the forest to search for Becca, the mysterious road unfurls before them. All they have to do is walk down it. But the path to Lucy is not of this world, and it has its own rules. Every mistake summons new horrors. Vengeful spirits and broken, angry creatures are waiting for them to slip, and no one is guaranteed safe passage. The only certainty is this: the road has a toll and it will be paid.Sara knows that if she steps onto the road, she might not come back. But Becca needs her.And Lucy is waiting.
Rules of the House
by Mac BarnettIan always follows the rules. His sister, Jenny, breaks them all the time -- especially "Don't pinch." So Ian is thrilled when the house where his family is vacationing posts a tidy list of rules. But when Jenny breaks them all, the house itself decides it's time for payback. The rug, the stove, and the bathtub are hungry for rulebreaker soup, and they've found the perfect ingredient: Jenny! Now Ian is faced with a thorny question: What if saving your sister means breaking the rules? From the New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Matthew Myers comes a hilarious tale of sibling rivalry, moral complexity, and disgruntled monsters, perfect for sharing with your own favorite rulebreakers.Praise for Count the Monkeys "This spot-on spoof of counting books is the perfect reward for anyone who's put in a hard day's work with numbers, big or small." -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for Oh No! Not Again! "Wonderfully ridiculous in premise and execution and abounding in creative touches, this will surely spark student spinoffs." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Chloe and the Lion "[R]at-a-tat dialogue and fresh visuals should keep it at the top of the bedtime pile." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Mustache "Youngsters will get a kick out of this kingly comedy?." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksPraise for Oh No!* "A must-have." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem "Definitely funny and slyly subversive." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Rules of the House
by Mac BarnettIan always follows the rules. His sister, Jenny, breaks them all the time-especially "Don't pinch." So Ian is thrilled when the house where his family is vacationing posts a tidy list of rules. But when Jenny breaks them all, the house itself decides it's time for payback. The rug, the stove, and the bathtub are hungry for rulebreaker soup, and they've found the perfect ingredient: Jenny! Now Ian is faced with a thorny question: What if saving your sister means breaking the rules? From the New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Matthew Myers comes a hilarious tale of sibling rivalry, moral complexity, and disgruntled monsters, perfect for sharing with your own favorite rulebreakers. Praise for Count the Monkeys* "This spot-on spoof of counting books is the perfect reward for anyone who's put in a hard day's work with numbers, big or small." -Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for Oh No! Not Again!* "Wonderfully ridiculous in premise and execution and abounding in creative touches, this will surely spark student spinoffs." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Chloe and the Lion"[R]at-a-tat dialogue and fresh visuals should keep it at the top of the bedtime pile." -Publishers Weekly Praise for Mustache"Youngsters will get a kick out of this kingly comedy?." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksPraise for Oh No!* "A must-have." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem* "Definitely funny and slyly subversive." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review