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Is That What People Do?: Stories
by Robert SheckleyMore than three dozen of the best and most popular stories by the acknowledged master of the short science fiction story. The thirty-nine works contained in this volume—twenty-six from the author&’s ten other Open Road collections, plus thirteen additional pieces unique to this volume—include these vintage Sheckley stories: &“The Eye of Reality,&” &“The Language of Love,&” &“The Accountant,&” &“A Wind Is Rising,&” &“The Robot Who Looked Like Me,&” &“The Mnemone,&” &“Warm,&” &“The Native Problem,&” &“Fishing Season,&” &“Shape,&” &“Beside Still Waters,&” &“Silversmith Wishes,&” &“Meanwhile, Back at the Bromide,&” &“Fool&’s Mate,&” &“Pilgrimage to Earth,&” &“All the Things You Are,&” &“The Store of the Worlds,&” &“Seventh Victim,&” &“Cordle to Onion to Carrot,&” &“Is That What People Do?&”, &“The Prize of Peril,&” &“Fear in the Night,&” &“Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?&”, &“The Battle,&” &“The Monsters,&” and &“The Petrified World.&”This volume also includes the following uncollected Sheckley tales: &“Five Minutes Early,&” &“Miss Mouse and the Fourth Dimension,&” &“The Skag Castle,&” &“The Helping Hand,&” &“The Last Days of (Parallel?) Earth,&” &“The Future Lost,&” &“Wild Talents, Inc.,&” &“The Swamp,&” &“The Future of Sex: Speculative Journalism,&” &“The Life of Anybody,&” &“Goodbye Forever to Mr. Pain,&” &“The Shaggy Average American Man Story,&” &“Shootout in the Toy Shop,&” and &“How Pro Writers Really Write—or Try To.&”From the very beginning of his career, Robert Sheckley was recognized by fans, reviewers, and fellow authors as a master storyteller and the wittiest satirist working in the science fiction field. Open Road is proud to republish his acclaimed body of work, with nearly thirty volumes of full-length fiction and short story collections. Rediscover, or discover for the first time, a master of science fiction who, according to the New York Times, was &“a precursor to Douglas Adams.&”
Is That a Picasso on Your Fridge?: Kids' "Masterpieces" Critiqued by an "Art Expert"
by Dan ConsiglioKids create them. Parents submit them. An art critic reviews them. And don't think for one second he doesn't know exactly what he's talking about! <P><P>With characteristically overblown, egotistical, WTF critiques, this book hilariously deconstructs works of children's art as if they were the newest installations at a modern art museum.Age can't constrain greatness. Mozart composed at five. Picasso was painting at seven. If one doubts that young children reveal signs of genius every time they touch crayon to paper, just ask any parent about the artwork on their refrigerator door. But regular people don't understand "art," so it is impossible for them to see the difference between the work of an idiot savant and a kid who's just an idiot. In this book with its 60 color images of real kids' artwork, New York art critic Dan Consiglio separates the wheat from the chaff in the field of children's art.
Is There Bacon in Heaven?: A Memoir
by Ali HassanFor fans of Russell Peters, Trevor Noah, and Mark Critch comes a hilarious debut memoir about family, pursuing our passions, and figuring out who we are, by stand-up comedian and popular CBC host, Ali Hassan.Growing up, Ali Hassan was a chameleon. His friends came from many different backgrounds and religions—Trinidadian, Parsi, Goan, Hindu, Christian, Sikh. And as a hockey-playing, Crock-Pot–using young man who also knew the words to at least ten Blue Rodeo songs, he could blend in everywhere. But the world has a funny way of reminding you who you are, and Hassan&’s Muslim Pakistani family and community did, too. In this heartfelt and funny memoir, based on his hit stand-up comedy, Hassan shares his lifelong journey to becoming a &“cultural Muslim&”—learning to walk the line of embracing his heritage while following his passions and being true to himself. From failing to learn Arabic—or much of anything—in Sunday school and visiting family in Pakistan who mocked him relentlessly, to discovering the wonders of pepperoni as a teenager and being a celebrity judge at Ribfest, he finds himself in compromising situations that challenge his beliefs and identity. Now, as a father of four, he has to answer his children&’s questions and try to explain his point of view. But he can&’t just &“give them&” an identity as a cultural Muslim. Sharing his story is the next best thing. With the perfect blend of humour and insight, Is There Bacon in Heaven? explores the deep need to belong that exists in everyone.
Is There a Pigeon in the Room?: My Life in Schools
by Cameron WyllieIs There a Pigeon in the Room? is a deeply personal book about Cameron Wyllie’s remarkable four-decade career in teaching. It’s a tapestry of anecdotes and reflections on topics like drugs, parenting and sex education, laced with stories about memorable individuals. What did he say to the Third Year after drinking too much gin with the Head? Who was Adolf? What happened to the horrible bus driver? While the intention is to make the reader laugh plenty, Cameron also deals with discipline, refugees, tragic events, his own status as a gay man and tells us the story of Tes, an Eritrean boy who inspired hundreds of young people with his love of education. Cameron taught over 8,000 students in his career. Having been once described as ‘the place where Jean Brodie meets Kenneth Williams’ the book also charts the surprising trajectory of a career which culminated in his appointment as Principal of George Heriot’s, one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious schools.
Is This Anything?
by Jerry SeinfeldThe first book in twenty-five years from Jerry Seinfeld features his best work across five decades in comedy. Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub &“Catch a Rising Star&” as a twenty-one-year-old student in autumn of 1975, Jerry Seinfeld has written his own material and saved everything. &“Whenever I came up with a funny bit, whether it happened on a stage, in a conversation, or working it out on my preferred canvas – the big yellow legal pad – I kept it in one of those old-school accordion folders,&” Seinfeld writes. &“So I have everything I thought was worth saving from forty-five years of hacking away at this for all I was worth.&” For this book, Jerry Seinfeld has selected his favourite material, organised decade by decade. In page after hilarious page, one brilliantly crafted observation after another, readers will witness the evolution of one of the great comedians of our time and gain new insights into the thrilling but unforgiving art of writing stand-up comedy.
Is This Anything?
by Jerry SeinfeldThe first book in twenty-five years from Jerry Seinfeld features his best work across five decades in comedy. <P><P>Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub “Catch a Rising Star” as a twenty-one-year-old college student in fall of 1975, Jerry Seinfeld has written his own material and saved everything. “Whenever I came up with a funny bit, whether it happened on a stage, in a conversation, or working it out on my preferred canvas, the big yellow legal pad, I kept it in one of those old school accordion folders,” Seinfeld writes. “So I have everything I thought was worth saving from forty-five years of hacking away at this for all I was worth.” <P><P>For this book, Jerry Seinfeld has selected his favorite material, organized decade by decade. In page after hilarious page, one brilliantly crafted observation after another, readers will witness the evolution of one of the great comedians of our time and gain new insights into the thrilling but unforgiving art of writing stand-up comedy. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Is This It?: 'Incredibly relatable and horribly funny' Lucy Vine
by Hannah Tovey'Is This It? is a future classic' DAISY BUCHANAN 'I wolfed it down in two days because I was totally hooked' HELLY ACTON 'The thirty-something heroine we all need' FREYA SAMPSON________________________-Employed (you have frequent nightmares about your job)-Single and fabulous (swiping Tinder in your pyjamas while your best friend shops for engagement rings)-Thriving (surviving)Ivy and Mia have been best friends since the fun, messy, hungover years of their twenties.Ten years later, Mia has it all - the man, the house, the career. Ivy is skint, single, and scared that she isn't a 'hot mess' any more - she's a walking disaster.But one night, Ivy switches her phone off, peels last night's drunken pizza off the sofa, and makes a list. A list that changes everything . . .The new Ivy has a proper job. She goes on fancy dates in wine bars. She's starting to think: maybe 'faking it till you make it' is easy?But then she meets Scott.Curly-haired, sarcastic Scott.Sh*t.________________________Find out why everyone is falling in love with Ivy . . . 'I ABSOLUTELY BLOODY LOVED IS THIS IT? Hannah crafts characters with such life that at times I forgot I was reading at all' ABIGAIL MANN, author of The Lonely Fajita'Fabulously funny with well-drawn characters and a protagonist who has you rooting for her throughout' GILLIAN HARVEY, author of Perfect On Paper'Funny, flawed and achingly relatable . . . Tovey's writing is exquisite and I laughed till I cried' FREYA SAMPSON, author of The Last Library'A true breath of fresh air: uplifting, relatable, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny' JACK JORDAN, author of Anything For Her'I absolutely devoured this book! Ivy is such a relatable character. It's funny, it's sharp, and it's an absolute must read for this summer!' HOLLY MCCULLOCH, author of The Mix-Up'Honest, gritty, surprising and confronting . . . there's an Ivy in all of us!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS, author of Our Stop'Raw, unapologetic and pretty damn relatable' HEAT'Tovey hits that sweet spot of sharp dialogue and authentic characters that are well-rounded, real, and messy' ABIGAIL MANN, author of The Lonely Fajita'Warm, witty, occasionally filthy, and full of heart' NICOLA MOSTYN, author of The Gods of Love'Reminiscent of Laura and Tyler's escapades in Emma Jane Unsworth's Animals . . . gets into the nitty gritty of heartbreak' Netgalley reviewer'Feel good and hilarious' Netgalley reviewer'I could really empathise with . . . the struggles of not belonging and trying to survive London when life has not gone to plan' Netgalley reviewer'A whirlwind of a read . . . Ivy's mum might be my favourite character, she's bonkers and I loved her!' Eleanor Reads Books'Rich in dialogue . . . it's a novel about realising that sometimes your greatest enemy is yourself' Netgalley reviewer
Is This It?: 'Incredibly relatable and horribly funny' Lucy Vine
by Hannah Tovey'Is This It? is a future classic' DAISY BUCHANAN 'I wolfed it down in two days because I was totally hooked' HELLY ACTON 'The thirty-something heroine we all need' FREYA SAMPSON________________________-Employed (you have frequent nightmares about your job)-Single and fabulous (swiping Tinder in your pyjamas while your best friend shops for engagement rings)-Thriving (surviving)Ivy and Mia have been best friends since the fun, messy, hungover years of their twenties.Ten years later, Mia has it all - the man, the house, the career. Ivy is skint, single, and scared that she isn't a 'hot mess' any more - she's a walking disaster.But one night, Ivy switches her phone off, peels last night's drunken pizza off the sofa, and makes a list. A list that changes everything . . .The new Ivy has a proper job. She goes on fancy dates in wine bars. She's starting to think: maybe 'faking it till you make it' is easy?But then she meets Scott.Curly-haired, sarcastic Scott.Sh*t.________________________Find out why everyone is falling in love with Ivy . . . 'I ABSOLUTELY BLOODY LOVED IS THIS IT? Hannah crafts characters with such life that at times I forgot I was reading at all' ABIGAIL MANN, author of The Lonely Fajita'Fabulously funny with well-drawn characters and a protagonist who has you rooting for her throughout' GILLIAN HARVEY, author of Perfect On Paper'Funny, flawed and achingly relatable . . . Tovey's writing is exquisite and I laughed till I cried' FREYA SAMPSON, author of The Last Library'A true breath of fresh air: uplifting, relatable, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny' JACK JORDAN, author of Anything For Her'I absolutely devoured this book! Ivy is such a relatable character. It's funny, it's sharp, and it's an absolute must read for this summer!' HOLLY MCCULLOCH, author of The Mix-Up'Honest, gritty, surprising and confronting . . . there's an Ivy in all of us!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS, author of Our Stop'Raw, unapologetic and pretty damn relatable' HEAT'Tovey hits that sweet spot of sharp dialogue and authentic characters that are well-rounded, real, and messy' ABIGAIL MANN, author of The Lonely Fajita'Warm, witty, occasionally filthy, and full of heart' NICOLA MOSTYN, author of The Gods of Love'Reminiscent of Laura and Tyler's escapades in Emma Jane Unsworth's Animals . . . gets into the nitty gritty of heartbreak' Netgalley reviewer'Feel good and hilarious' Netgalley reviewer'I could really empathise with . . . the struggles of not belonging and trying to survive London when life has not gone to plan' Netgalley reviewer'A whirlwind of a read . . . Ivy's mum might be my favourite character, she's bonkers and I loved her!' Eleanor Reads Books'Rich in dialogue . . . it's a novel about realising that sometimes your greatest enemy is yourself' Netgalley reviewer
Is This It?: a hilarious novel about big dreams, big love, and BIG red wine hangovers
by Hannah Tovey'Incredibly relatable and horribly funny' LUCY VINE 'Is This It? is a future classic' DAISY BUCHANAN 'I wolfed it down in two days because I was totally hooked' HELLY ACTON ________________________-Employed (you have frequent nightmares about your job)-Single and fabulous (swiping Tinder in your pyjamas while your best friend shops for engagement rings)-Thriving (surviving)Ivy and Mia have been best friends since the fun, messy, hungover years of their twenties.Ten years later, Mia has it all - the man, the house, the career. Ivy is skint, single, and scared that she isn't a 'hot mess' any more - she's a walking disaster.But one night, Ivy switches her phone off, peels last night's drunken pizza off the sofa, and makes a list. A list that changes everything . . .The new Ivy has a proper job. She goes on fancy dates in wine bars. She's starting to think: maybe 'faking it till you make it' is easy?But then she meets Scott.Curly-haired, sarcastic Scott.Sh*t.________________________Find out why everyone is falling in love with Ivy . . . 'I ABSOLUTELY BLOODY LOVED IS THIS IT? Hannah crafts characters with such life that at times I forgot I was reading at all' ABIGAIL MANN, author of The Lonely Fajita'Fabulously funny with well-drawn characters and a protagonist who has you rooting for her throughout' GILLIAN HARVEY, author of Perfect On Paper'Funny, flawed and achingly relatable, Ivy Edwards is the thirty-something heroine we all need. Tovey's writing is exquisite and I laughed till I cried' FREYA SAMPSON, author of The Last Library'A true breath of fresh air: uplifting, relatable, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny' JACK JORDAN, author of Anything For Her'I absolutely devoured this book! Ivy is such a relatable character. It's funny, it's sharp, and it's an absolute must read for this summer!' HOLLY MCCULLOCH, author of The Mix-Up'Honest, gritty, surprising and confronting . . . there's an Ivy in all of us!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS, author of Our Stop'Raw, unapologetic and pretty damn relatable'HEAT'Tovey hits that sweet spot of sharp dialogue and authentic characters that are well-rounded, real, and messy' ABIGAIL MANN, author of The Lonely Fajita'Warm, witty, occasionally filthy, and full of heart' NICOLA MOSTYN, author of The Gods of Love'Reminiscent of Laura and Tyler's escapades in Emma Jane Unsworth's Animals . . . gets into the nitty gritty of heartbreak' Netgalley reviewer'Feel good and hilarious' Netgalley reviewer'I could really empathise with . . . the struggles of not belonging and trying to survive London when life has not gone to plan' Netgalley reviewer'A whirlwind of a read . . . Ivy's mum might be my favourite character, she's bonkers and I loved her!' Eleanor Reads Books'Rich in dialogue . . . it's a novel about realising that sometimes your greatest enemy is yourself'Netgalley reviewer
Is This Some Kind of Joke?
by Hugleikur DagssonHugleikur Dagsson is the most famous cartoonist in Iceland.Iceland is very cold, very bleak and very expensive. The only things to do there are drink and kill whales. Dagsson’s last book – Is This Supposed To Be Funny? – was a cult international bestseller. He hopes you likes this one. Otherwise he’ll have to kill some whales
Is This Supposed to be Funny?
by Hugleikur DagssonHugleikur Dagsson is the most famous cartoonist in Iceland.Iceland is very cold, very bleak and very expensive. The only things to do there are drink and kill whales. Dagsson’s last book – Should you be laughing at this? – was a cu*t international bestseller. He hopes you likes this one. Otherwise he’ll have to kill some whales.
Is This Your Class Pet?
by Troy CummingsAn adorable letter writing dog helps a class pet on the loose get back to its classroom in this companion to the New York Times bestseller Can I Be Your Dog?, and I Found a Kitty! Arfy is a reading buddy, visiting schools and helping kids who are learning to read. One day, upon arriving home, Arfy notices a stowaway in his vest pocket--a turtle! Arfy must write letters to each of the teachers--and even the principal!--to find the classroom whose terrarium is missing this little terrapin. Can Arfy get this little lady back to her rightful class?Another winning, comical, epistolary tale from a New York Times bestselling author-illustrator that's perfect for children, teachers, and librarians.
Is Your Cat Gay?
by Victoria Roberts Charles Kreloff Patty BrownHave you ever found yourself pondering your cat's sexual preference? Perhaps the answer lies within these pages.
Is Your Dog Gay?
by Victoria Roberts Charles Kreloff Patty BrownHave you ever found yourself pondering your dog's sexual preference? Perhaps the answer lies within these pages.
Isaac Bickerstaff
by Richard SteeleFrom Richard Steele, the founder of the Tatler, later the Spectator. Bickerstaff was first used by Jonathan Swift to poke fun.
Isaac and the Egg: an original story of love, loss and finding hope in the unexpected
by Bobby PalmerOne of the most hopeful, honest and wildly imaginative novels you will ever listen to.This is the story of Isaac and the Egg, a grieving young man and his unforgettable new friend, who meet at exactly the right time.---Isaac stands alone on a bridge and screams.Something screams back.And that, like everything which follows, is unforgettable.This is an audiobook about a lot of things - grief, hope, friendship, love. It's also about what you'd do if you stumbled into the woods at dawn, found something extraordinary there, and decided to take it home.It's a tale that might seem familiar. But how it speaks to you will depend on how you've lived until now.Sometimes, to get out of the woods, you have to go into them. Isaac and the Egg is one of the most hopeful, honest and wildly imaginative novels you will ever listen to.---EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THAT EGG BOOK:'Truly one of the most beautiful stories you'll ever read' JOANNA CANNON'I laughed, I cried, I sat quietly and thought about what I'd read... a future classic' CLARE MACKINTOSH'I read it in one breath... true and tragic and funny and hopeful and big - big enough somehow to contain all of our stories and all of our lives inside it' JOANNA GLEN'This book is just magic' KATE SAWYER'A mad, sad, funny debut' PATRICK GALE'Fresh, original and beautifully written' RUTH HOGAN'Will stay with me for a long time' MARK WATSON'Sublime' BRYONY GORDON'A mesmerising debut, capturing everything that's funny and sad about real life' DAVID WHITEHOUSE'A bold, beautiful undertaking' POORNA BELL'Funny, sad, surreal, life-affirming... I too would like an egg' KASIM ALI'Bizarre, beautiful and like nothing else I've ever read' ANNIE LORD'Moving and clever... Although it starts with a death and darkness, it's a story of hope and embracing newness' JUSTIN MYERS, THE GUYLINER'Joyful, splendidly odd and ultimately profound' LIZZIE POOK'An extraordinary story . . . brimming with magic and - perhaps most importantly - hope' GLAMOUR(P)2022 Headline Publishing Group Limited
Isaac and the Egg: the unique, funny and heartbreaking Saturday Times bestseller
by Bobby Palmer*THE INSTANT SATURDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER**A PANDORA SYKES/FANE BOOK CLUB PICK**AS FEATURED ON BBC R4 OPEN BOOK*'A tender story of love, grief and the transformative power of friendship' GUARDIAN**Pre-order Bobby Palmer's spellbinding new novel, SMALL HOURS, now**Heartbreaking and heart-stealing, this modern-day fable is an unforgettable novel about sorrow, joy, friendship and love.It is early. A young man stands on a bridge and lets out a heart-wrenching scream. From deep in the woods, something screams back.It sounds improbable. But this is how Isaac meets the egg.The two are unlikely companions. But their chance encounter will transform Isaac's life in ways he cannot yet imagine.Maybe he will finally understand why he went there that morning. Maybe he will find a way to tell the truth.Sometimes, to get out of the woods, you have to go into them.'Truly one of the most beautiful stories you'll ever read' JOANNA CANNON'Unique and tender' PANDORA SYKES'An arresting debut novel about grief, but in the most wonderfully oblique way' REVEREND RICHARD COLES'I laughed, I cried, I sat quietly and thought about what I'd read... a future classic' CLARE MACKINTOSH'Just magic' KATE SAWYERWHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THAT EGG BOOK:'Simply the best book I have read in years' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'Will stay with me for a long time' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'A perfect parable of hope' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'Heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measure' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'If you read only one book this year, let it be this one' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter
by Beth FantaskeyIt&’s 1920s Chicago—the guns-and-gangster era of Al Capone—and it&’s unusual for a girl to be selling the Tribune on the street corner. But ten-year-old Isabel Feeney is unusual . . . unusually obsessed with being a news reporter. She can&’t believe her luck when she stumbles not only into a real-live murder scene, but also into her hero, the famous journalist Maude Collier. The story of how the smart, curious, loyal Isabel fights to defend the honor of her accused friend and latches on to the murder case like a dog on a pant leg makes for a winning, thoroughly entertaining middle grade mystery.
Isabel Spellman's Guide to Etiquette
by Lisa Lutz Isabel SpellmanEver wonder what Isabel thinks about such topics as: eating, email, dating, weddings, driving, umbrellas (and more)?Her behavioral manifesto: Isabel Spellman's Guide to Etiquette: What Is Wrong with You People will answer these and other common etiquette questions.
Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil: A Novel
by Oliver DarkshireA hilarious and surprisingly moving cozy fantasy novel from the best-selling author of Once Upon a Tome. In a tiny farm on the edge of the miserable village of East Grasby, Isabella Nagg is trying to get on with her tiny, miserable existence. Dividing her time between tolerating her feckless husband, caring for the farm’s strange animals, cooking up “scrunge,” and crooning over her treasured pot of basil, Isabella can’t help but think that there might be something more to life. When Mr. Nagg returns home with a spell book purloined from the local wizard, she thinks: what harm could a little magic do? This debut novel by beloved rare bookseller and memoirist Oliver Darkshire reimagines a heroine of Boccaccio’s Decameron in a delightfully deranged world of talking plants, walking corpses, sentient animals, and shape-shifting sorcerers. As Isabella and her grouchy, cat-like companion set off to save the village from an entrepreneurial villain running a goblin-fruit Ponzi scheme, Darkshire’s tale revels in the ancient books and arcane folklore of a new and original kind of enchantment. A delightful and entertaining story of self-discovery—as well as fungus, capitalism, and sorcery—Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil is a story for those who can’t help but find magic even in the oddest and most baffling circumstances.
Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil: A delightfully witty cosy fantasy
by Oliver DarkshireBooks can change lives. Magic books can change everything.In a tiny, miserable farm on the edge of the tiny, miserable village of East Grasby, Isabella Nagg is trying to get on with her equally tiny and miserable existence. Dividing her time between enduring her feckless husband, inadequately caring for the farm's strange collection of animals, cooking up 'scrunge', and crooning over her treasured pot of basil, Isabella can't help but think that there might be something more to life. So, while she's initially aghast when Mr. Nagg comes home with a spell book purloined from the local wizard, she soon starts to think: what harm could a little magic do?As Isabella embarks on a journey of self-discovery with a grouchy cat-like companion, Darkshire's imagination runs wild, plunging readers into a delightfully deranged world full of enchantment, folklore, and an entrepreneurial villain running a magical Ponzi scheme.Cosy, full of wit and Pratchett-ian footnotes, Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil is a book for those who can't help but find magic even in the oddest and most baffling circumstances; a story about claiming a new life and finding oneself - and also goblins, capitalism, and sorcery.
Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil: A delightfully witty cosy fantasy
by Oliver Darkshire'This book is a gem that was perfectly cut to fit the Pratchett-shaped hole in my heart' C.M. Waggoner'A bubbling cauldron overflowing with imagination and charm' Chris SugdenBooks can change lives. Magic books can change everything.In a tiny, miserable farm on the edge of the tiny, miserable village of East Grasby, Isabella Nagg is trying to get on with her equally tiny and miserable existence. Dividing her time between enduring her feckless husband, inadequately caring for the farm's strange collection of animals, cooking up 'scrunge', and crooning over her treasured pot of basil, Isabella can't help but think that there might be something more to life. So, while she's initially aghast when Mr. Nagg comes home with a spell book purloined from the local wizard, she soon starts to think: what harm could a little magic do?As Isabella embarks on a journey of self-discovery with a grouchy cat-like companion, Darkshire's imagination runs wild, plunging readers into a delightfully deranged world full of enchantment, folklore, and an entrepreneurial villain running a magical Ponzi scheme.Cosy, full of wit and Pratchett-ian footnotes, Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil is a book for those who can't help but find magic even in the oddest and most baffling circumstances; a story about claiming a new life and finding oneself - and also goblins, capitalism, and sorcery.NetGalley readers love Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me completely enthralled from start to finish'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A really hilarious cozy fantasy'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delightful read . . . I found myself legitimately laughing aloud'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I described this book to a friend today as "clever funny" . . . I will likely read this again in the future as I enjoyed it that much...which is pretty much the highest praise I can offer'
Isabella for Real
by Margie Palatini Leuyen PhamWhen Isabella Antonelli becomes an overnight YouTube sensation in a documentary detailing her REAL, non-royal Italian American family, she needs to figure out a way to tell everyone at her fancy new school the truth about her family--or come up with some better lies. Brimming with offbeat humor, Isabella for Real sets the scene for an eccentric, multi-generational family drama that will have readers laughing out loud and giving Isabella's performance a standing ovation.
Isadora Moon i l'encanteri màgic (La Isadora Moon #Volumen)
by Harriet MuncasterMeitat fada, meitat vampir, i totalment inigualable! Descobreix el llibre més especial de la Isadora Moon! La Isadora Moon és especial perquè és diferent. La seva mare és una fada, el seu pare un vampir i ella té una miqueta de tots dos. Li encanta la nit, els ratpenats i el seu tutú negre de ballet, però també la llum del sol, les varetes màgiques i el seu conillet rosa Pinky. A la Isadora li encanta jugar amb la neu, i amb neu i una mica de màgia ha creat un amic nou! Tot i que... l'encanteri no pot durar per sempre. O potser sí? Aprèn, a més...- a escriure històries,- a preparar receptes màgiques i-a gaudir d'aquests jocs i manualitats increïbles que et proposa la Isadora! Amb irresistibles il·lustracions en rosa i negre i una heroïna inigualable, «La Isadora Moon» és una encantadora i divertida sèrie delectures ideal per joves lectors que volen flors i purpurina, però als que també els hi agrada el món misteriós dels vampirs.
Isadora Moon va al parque de atracciones (Isadora Moon #Volumen)
by Harriet MuncasterMitad hada, mitad vampiro ¡y totalmente única! Descubre lo que pasó cuando Isadora Moon fue al parque de atracciones. Isadora Moon es especial porque es diferente. Su mamá es un hada, su papá un vampiro y ella tiene un poquito de los dos. Así que, cuando toda la familia va a acampar junto al mar, suceden algunas cosas que no son demasiado normales... Isadora Moon está emocionada por ir al parque de atracciones, pero cuando llega se da cuenta de que no es tan mágico como esperaba... Aunque su prima Mirabella sabe cómo hacer que sea especial de verdad. ¿Qué podría salir mal? Con irresistibles ilustraciones en negro y rosa y una heroína única, «Isadora Moon» es una encantadora y divertida serie de lecturas ideal para jóvenes lectores que quieren flores y purpurina, pero a los que también les atrae el mundo misterioso de los vampiros.