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The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher
by Bill HarleyA young orphan's hopes and an unusual bicycle bring about magical results in this imaginative middle grade adventure from award-winning author Bill Harley.Life is an adventure for ten-year-old Darius Frobisher. His eccentric father Rudy sells insurance four days a week. The other three days he goes on exotic journeys. But when his father flies off in a hot air balloon and doesn't come back, Darius's happy, carefree life suddenly comes to an end. He is sent to live with his notoriously nasty Aunt Ida, where he has to sleep alone in a cold, damp basement and dodge the horrible teenage boy next door. Darius sees a ray of hope when he finds a rusty old bicycle in the basement and begins to repair it in secret. Then one day he is startled to see an old man with long flowing hair riding a bicycle across the sky! That gives Darius a strange and wonderful idea. Now he knows what he has to do to get away from his miserable life.
The Amazing Hamweenie (The Amazing Hamweenie)
by Patty BowmanA truly unique debut about a precocious cat with BIG dreams Dressed in his signature top hat and black cape, Hamweenie is poised to earn his place among the most famous celebrities and daredevils of all time. From the stage to the red carpet, the skies to the sea, Hamweenie believes, without a doubt, that he will be the greatest star the world has ever seen. The horrors of reality, alas, befall him: a beautiful apartment, a loving little girl, his every need fulfilled to excess. His treats are simply too delicious. His pillows? Beyond luxurious. Such torture! Hamweenie must escape! But with his wretchedly wonderful owner appearing at every turn, will he ever make it out of the apartment? From debut author and illustrator Patty Bowman comes a picture book about the secret life of cats and about dreaming big--no matter what your species.
The Amazing Hamweenie Escapes! (The Amazing Hamweenie)
by Patty BowmanSTEWIE GRIFFIN MEETS GRUMPY CAT IN A BOOK FOR CAT LOVERS OF ANY AGE! He's free! The Amazing Hamweenie, legend in his own mind, hero to millions of adoring fans who have yet to meet him, has finally escaped the evil clutches of the little girl who showers him with love and stuffs him full of delectable treats. Where will our tortured star go? To the circus, of course! The spotlight of center ring beckons him -- the elephants, monkeys, and tigers in desperate need of a leader. Hamweenie will gift them with his presence! So why is it that his greatness goes unappreciated? Does no one recognize a true star when they see one? In this companion to The Amazing Hamweenie, Patty Bowman brings a touch of Edward Gorey, a dash of Stewie Griffin, a pinch of Grumpy Cat, and even a shake of Maru to the secret mind of one adorable pet cat. Praise for The Amazing Hamweenie Escapes "This is a follow-up to The Amazing Hamweenie, and Bowman again captures perfectly the superior attitude and maddening actions displayed by so many cats. Children will chuckle at the disconnect between Hamweenie&’s words and the action depicted in the illustrations, which suggest a lighter, more colorful version of Edward Gorey&’s finely detailed drawings. For fans of Hamweenie&’s first adventure, and perfect for children who appreciate Garfield the cat." —School Library Journal
The Amazing IncrediBull
by Mike LitwinChuck and Dakota win a chance to visit the studio of reclusive artist and storyteller Norman Redmane, the creator of IncrediBull, a cowmic book about a flying supercow from beyond the moon. But during the calves' visit, Norman gets bonked on the head . . . HARD. When he comes to, bad news: He thinks he IS IncrediBull. Worse news: He thinks Dakota is his superstrong sidekick, Fantasti-Calf.
The Amazing Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog (Tales from the House of Bunnicula #5)
by James HoweDear possible reader of this book, What's faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a pound of Gorgonzola cheese? It's Stinky Dog, the hero of my new book. By a stroke of fate (or is it destiny?) the lovable (not to mention cute) Howie Monroe is transformed into Stinky Dog, protector of the innocent. (Don't worry, he's still lovable.) (Not to mention cute. ) The secret of Stinky Dog's power is Super Stench -- an odor so strong it can bend steel! (Am I good or what?) Joined by a smart-mouthed sidekick, a sparrow named Little D, Stinky Dog tries to save Center City from villainous, low-life, miserable, rotten, wicked, kindergarten-scissors-stealing gangs who roam the streets, knocking down little old ladies and running off with their handbags! Your friend, Howie
The Amazing Planet Earth (Step into Reading)
by StorybotsThe wacky robots from the award-winning apps, videos, and Netflix show, Ask the StoryBots, now star in their own early readers. This one is about our little corner of the solar system!Fans of the StoryBots will recognize the colorful art from their popular outer-space video, &“A Beautiful, Beautiful World&” (The Earth Song), on YouTube. There are eight planets in our solar system, but the most beautiful is the one we call home. This rhyming Step 1 Science Reader will entertain while imparting simple facts about everyone&’s favorite planet. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Accolades for the StoryBots digital media: Appy Award for Best Book AppTeacher's Choice Award Editor&’s Choice—Children&’s Technology Review Family Choice Award Parents&’ Choice AwardCynopsis Kids !magination Award for best educational mobile app
The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects (Anniversary Edition)
by Mike MignolaThis special hardcover edition of The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Eisner Award-winning collections&’ original publication, and includes an additional 40 pages of new material by Mike Mignola!Emperor Zombie is trying to take over the world once again! The Amazing Screw-On Head has been enlisted by President Lincoln to stop the evil emperor, with the help of his faithful partner Mr. Groin and his trusty canine companion Mr. Dog. Screw-On Head will have to brave ancient tombs and defeat demons from a dimension inside a turnip, just one of the strange and mischievous tales in this beloved collection. Featuring colors by the great Dave Stewart.
The Amazing Thing About the Way it Goes: Stories of Tidiness, Self-Esteem and Other Things I Gave Up On
by Stephanie Pearl-McPheeThe popular blogger and New York Times bestselling author of Yarn Harlot puts her humorous spin on everyday life, parenting, and, well, pants.The Amazing Thing About the Way It Goes takes on the amazing in the ordinary in this side-splitting series of short commentaries. Pearl-McPhee turns her trademark wit and perspective to everything from creative discipline to a way you would never think about fixing your email situation. This book looks at everyday problems—and honestly won't do much to solve them—but at least you’ll be laughing.Praise for Yarn Harlot“A sort of David Sedaris-like take on knitting—laugh-out-loud funny most of the time and poignantly reflective when it’s not cracking you up.” —Library Journal“Pearl-McPhee turns both typical and unique knitting experiences into very funny and articulate prose.” —Meg Swansen, Schoolhouse Press“I laughed until my stitches fell helplessly from my needles!”—Lucy Neatby, author of Cool Socks Warm Feet
The Amazing Wilmer Dooley
by Rodolfo Montalvo Fowler DewittStudent scientist Wilmer Dooley and his friends--and enemies--are back with another hilarious mystery to solve in this zany, action-packed sequel to The Contagious Colors of Mumpley Middle School.Wilmer Dooley can't wait to be a seventh grader. But first, he really can't wait for the 45th Annual State Science Fair and Consortium. It will be a blissful summer weekend spent hanging out with Ernie and impressing Roxie with his dazzling project on bacteria. But Wilmer's dreams come crashing down when he arrives at the dilapidated Sac à Puces Palladium, Lodge, and Resort-Like Hotel. First, his old biology teacher, Mrs. Padgett, is a chaperone--and she absolutely despises Wilmer. Next he learns that the fair's final activity involves being stranded in the dark woods and trying not to get eaten by bears. And worst of all, his arch nemesis, Claudius, is there--and he's brought along his equally rotten cousin Vlad. Wilmer quickly begins to suspect that the two are planning something horribly sinister. But as he grows more and more concerned, the other kids begin behaving more and more strangely...almost as if they're being brainwashed. And when Wilmer discovers the diabolical scheme that's afoot, it's even more terrible than he had imagined--and he may be too late to stop it.
The Amazing World of Gumball: Adventures in Elmore (The Amazing World of Gumball)
by Brittany Peer Terry Blas Ted Anderson Gustavo Borges Kate Sherron Mac Pryor Julieta Colas Rachel Matile Shivana Sookdeo Luke Humphris Lorn Waterfield Xanthe Bouma Max Davison Amanda CastilloThe gang’s all here! Join Gumball, Darwin, Anais, Carrie, and all your favorite friends from Cartoon Network’s hit television series The Amazing World of Gumball in these hilarious adventures throughout the town of Elmore. Featuring an array of talent, including Jen Hickman (Jem and the Holograms), Gustavo Borges (Petals), and many more, this graphic novel collection has something for everyone. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Amazing World of Gumball: Midsummer Nightmare (The Amazing World of Gumball #6)
by Jenna Ayoub Megan Brennan Lesley AtlanskyAll Darwin wants is a starring role in Elmore Junior High’s latest theatrical production...too bad he can’t stand the spotlight! Roping in Gumball to audition with him, Darwin accidentally helps unleash a curse on the school by speaking the name of the play that was so horrific, it gave a student a mortal case of stagefright. When students start falling victim to the sickness caused by the curse, Gumball and Darwin must do everything in their power to complete the show and cure their fellow classmates. Join writer Megan Brennan (Steven Universe, Pencil Pup) and artist Jenna Ayoub (Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy) as Elmore’s favorite pair of siblings discover what it truly takes to fulfill theater’s greatest promise: the show must go on!
The Ambassador
by Bragi Ólafsson Lytton SmithSturla Jón Jónsson is invited to represent Iceland at a poetry festival in Lithuania, which is the beginning of his troubles. While at the conference, his overcoat is stolen, his article about how stupid literary festivals are causes a huge controversy, and he's accused of plagiarism. And that doesn't even include his encounters with the bizarre festival attendees.
The Amber Amulet
by Craig SilveyMeet twelve-year-old Liam McKenzie, who patrols his suburban neighborhood as the Masked Avenger—a superhero with powers so potent not even he can fully comprehend their extent.Along with his sidekick, Richie the Powerbeagle, he protects the people of Franklin Street from chaos, mayhem, evil, and low tire pressure on their cars.But when he attempts to rescue a damsel in distress from sadness, instead, he finds a powerful, unlikely friendship.This perfect jewel of a book by Printz Honor Award-winning Craig Silvey will hold all readers in its irresistible power.
The Ambitious Card (Eli Marks Mystery #1)
by John GaspardThe life of a magician isn’t all kiddie shows and card tricks. Sometimes it’s murder. Especially when magician Eli Marks very publicly debunks a famed psychic, and said psychic ends up dead. The evidence, including a bloody King of Diamonds playing card (one from Eli’s own Ambitious Card routine), directs the police right to Eli. As more psychics are slain, and more King cards rise to the top, Eli can’t escape suspicion. Things get really complicated when romance blooms with a beautiful psychic, and Eli discovers she’s the next target for murder, and he’s scheduled to die with her. Now Eli must use every trick he knows to keep them both alive and reveal the true killer.
The Ambitious Card (Eli Marks Mystery #1)
by John GaspardThe life of a magician isn’t all kiddie shows and card tricks. Sometimes it’s murder. Especially when magician Eli Marks very publicly debunks a famed psychic, and said psychic ends up dead. The evidence, including a bloody King of Diamonds playing card (one from Eli’s own Ambitious Card routine), directs the police right to Eli. As more psychics are slain, and more King cards rise to the top, Eli can’t escape suspicion. Things get really complicated when romance blooms with a beautiful psychic, and Eli discovers she’s the next target for murder, and he’s scheduled to die with her. Now Eli must use every trick he knows to keep them both alive and reveal the true killer.
The Amen Trail: The Continuing Fun Filled Story Of Letty And Eulis As They Make Their Way To Colorado! (The Whippoorwill Trilogy #2)
by Sharon SalaAn odd couple are on a trail to redemption in this delightful western romance—the second in a bestselling trilogy &“full of adventure, laughter and fun&” (Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). After one of her clients dies under embarrassing circumstances, frontier saloon girl Leticia Murphy fled the town of Lizard Flats with handyman and erstwhile drunk Eulis Potter in tow. Eager to forget her colorful past, Letty is determined to turn over a new leaf, and Eulis is happy to follow her. Impersonating a preacher and his wife, the pair travel from the Kansas territories to Colorado—marrying couples, baptizing babies, and performing burials along the way. Letty and Eulis manage to fool most people into seeing them as upstanding citizens, but that doesn&’t stop them from getting into trouble . . . or falling in love. &“Once you start reading you won&’t want to stop!&” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author &“The delightful Sharon Sala brings back her most memorable characters, Letty and Eulis, in a rousing adventure that is by turns dramatic, funny, touching and ultimately uplifting.&” —Susan Wiggs, New York Times–bestselling author &“Filled with characters that grab you by the funny bone and shake you till you laugh! No one does love and laughter in Sharon Sala&’s style.&” — Joan Johnston, New York Times–bestselling author
The American
by Henry James Leon Edel Lee Clark MitchellHenry James brilliantly combines comedy, tragedy, romance, and melodrama in this tale of a wealthy American businessman in Paris. Determined to marry Claire de Cintré, a scintillating and beautiful aristocrat, Christopher Newman comes up against the machinations of her impoverished but proud family in a dramatic clash between the Old World and the New. A co-production with the BBC, starring Diana Rigg, Matthew Modine, and Brenda Fricker.
The American Earl
by Kathryn JensenSweet and innocent no more! Abby Benton longed to cast off her closely guarded virginity—with her boss. Mere proximity to executive taskmaster Matthew Smythe, a.k.a. “The American Earl,” left her quivering with sensual anticipation. And when his lips crashed against hers, the sexy aristocrat unleashed forces far beyond his control. For once he had fulfilled his mission as midnight mentor, Abby knew she could never entrust her body and soul to another. Matt considered their loving merely educational—he’d called marriage a “fragile attachment”—but Abby had a different agenda. And as swiftly as boss had turned teacher, teacher would become husband....
The American Gods Quartet: The Official Coloring Book
by Neil GaimanCollected together for the first time, the extraordinary American Gods quartet from bestselling author and master storyteller Neil Gaiman. Award-winning, internationally acclaimed, beloved by readers everywhere and now an Emmy-nominated Amazon Prime TV series, this epic world is perfect for fans of His Dark Materials, Game of Thrones and Terry Pratchett. 'Original, engrossing and endlessly inventive' George R.R. Martin 'Gaiman is god in the universe of story' Stephen FryStep into a kaleidoscopic world where gods walk among us, and prepare to believe. Embark on a meandering road trip which is part thriller, part murder mystery, part romance - and everything in between. What did people first believe when they came to America? And what happened to the myths they believed in?Two novels and two novellas from storytelling genius Neil Gaiman:AMERICAN GODS. ANANSI BOYS. THE MONARCH OF THE GLEN. BLACK DOG. Praise for Neil Gaiman: 'Gaiman's achievement is to make the fantasy world seem true' The Times'Gaiman is, simply put, a treasure-house of story, and we are lucky to have him' Stephen King'Fantasy rooted in the darkest corners of reality' Independent on Sunday 'In prose that dances and dazzles, Gaiman describes the indescribable' Susanna Clarke'One of the best fabulists of our age' Financial Times'A rich imagination . . . and an ability to tackle large themes' Philip Pullman 'His mind is a dark, fathomless ocean, and every time I sink into it, this world fades, replaced by one far more terrible and beautiful in which I will happily drown' New York Times Book Review'Neil Gaiman is a star. He constructs stories like some demented cook might make a wedding cake, building layer upon layer, including all kinds of sweet and sour in the mix' Clive Barker
The American Heretic's Dictionary
by Chaz Bufe J. R. SwansonThis new edition includes over 650 mordant definitions by Bufe--twice as many as in the original edition--and 40 illustrations by San Francisco artist and filmmaker J. R. Swanson. The definitions skewer such targets as religion, the "right to life" movement, capitalism, marxism, the IRS, politicians of all stripes, and common euphemisms, as well as male-female relations and sexual attitudes, something which Bierce, writing in more conservative times, was not free to do. The book concludes with a lengthy appendix of the best 200 definitions from Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary.
The American No: ‘[An] eccentric and exquisite new collection of stories' Tatler
by Rupert Everett'Rupert Everett is one of my favourite writers. He's brilliantly witty, acutely perceptive and highly sensitive, and his writing is incredibly good. His stories are both moving and tender, often outrageous, and funny too. A gifted storyteller' Santa MontefioreEight stories of love and loss, drama and glamour, hope and rejection, from a writer at the height of his powers. In Rupert Everett's first, glorious collection of stories, he takes us on an exhilarating journey with a cast of extraordinary characters. A blackly humorous story of a chaotic and emotional funeral in Paris. Oscar Wilde's last night in Paris, vividly evocative, unflinching and elegiac. A Russian-American countess who confronts sex and age in a Wiltshire teashop. The ferociously unforgiving life of an L.A. talent agency and the unexpected twist that launches a completely different kind of career. The deathbed confession of a woman who left home for 1850s India, never to return. A story of emigration, love and grief. And a beautifully evocative and touching portrayal of Proust's creative life and his childhood. A brilliantly witty, funny and tender collection of stories that draws on the wealth of film and TV ideas Rupert Everett has created over the course of his career, The American No will delight and surprise his many fans.'A supremely gifted writer' Lynn Barber, The Times
The American No: ‘[An] eccentric and exquisite new collection of stories' Tatler
by Rupert Everett'Rupert Everett is one of my favourite writers. He's brilliantly witty, acutely perceptive and highly sensitive, and his writing is incredibly good. His stories are both moving and tender, often outrageous, and funny too. A gifted storyteller' Santa MontefioreEight stories of love and loss, drama and glamour, hope and rejection, from a writer at the height of his powers. In Rupert Everett's first, glorious collection of stories, he takes us on an exhilarating journey with a cast of extraordinary characters. A blackly humorous story of a chaotic and emotional funeral in Paris. Oscar Wilde's last night in Paris, vividly evocative, unflinching and elegiac. A Russian-American countess who confronts sex and age in a Wiltshire teashop. The ferociously unforgiving life of an L.A. talent agency and the unexpected twist that launches a completely different kind of career. The deathbed confession of a woman who left home for 1850s India, never to return. A story of emigration, love and grief. And a beautifully evocative and touching portrayal of Proust's creative life and his childhood. A brilliantly witty, funny and tender collection of stories that draws on the wealth of film and TV ideas Rupert Everett has created over the course of his career, The American No will delight and surprise his many fans.'A supremely gifted writer' Lynn Barber, The Times
The American Roommate Experiment: A Novel (The Love Deception Series #2)
by Elena ArmasNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Cosmopolitan, Goodreads, PopSugar, and more! From the author of the Goodreads Choice Award winner The Spanish Love Deception, the eagerly anticipated follow-up featuring Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín, who are forced to share a New York apartment.Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn&’t told her family and now has terrible writer&’s block. Then, the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. Luckily she has her best friend Lina&’s spare key while she&’s out of town. But Rosie doesn&’t know that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking—for lack of a better word—on Instagram for the last few months. Lucas seems intent on coming to her rescue like a Spanish knight in shining armor. Only this one strolls around the place in a towel, has a distracting grin, and an irresistible accent. Oh, and he cooks. Lucas offers to let Rosie stay with him, at least until she can find some affordable temporary housing. And then he proposes an outrageous experiment to bring back her literary muse and meet her deadline: He&’ll take her on a series of experimental dates meant to jump-start her romantic inspiration. Rosie has nothing to lose. Her silly, online crush is totally under control—but Lucas&’s time in New York has an expiration date, and six weeks may not be enough, for either her or her deadline.
The Amnesiac Bride (Safe Haven #39)
by Marie FerrarellaRITA Award Winning Author"Are you my husband?"LADY IN THE DARKIt was every woman's dream come true, waking up in an opulent bridal suite, a wedding ring on her finger and a magnificent male specimen by her side. But for Whitney Bradshaw it was more like a nightmare. She couldn't remember the wedding, or her new husband-or even her own name....None of this made any sense, least of all the man she'd married. Zane Russell was as gentle and loving as any bride could ever hope for. And yet he always seemed to be keeping secrets from her....And the most disturbing secret of all was why he was fighting against the breathtaking passion that sizzled between them....