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Bobby Conroy Comes Back from the Dead
by Joe HillBobby Conroy's made a lot of mistakes; the biggest, perhaps, was when he let Harriet Rutherford slip away from him. And now the two of them - and Harriet's young son - are all extras on the set of Dawn of the Dead, and Bobby has the chance to see what could have been . . .Joe Hill is the New York Times bestselling author of NOS4A2, Horns, and Heart-Shaped Box, and the prize-winning story collection 20th Century Ghosts. He is also the co-author, with Stephen King, of In the Tall Grass.
Bobby Dean Saves Christmas
by Aled JonesMeet Bobby: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary voice!Sent off to school for the first time in his life, nine-year-old Bobby Dean is busy making new friends, learning lines for the Nativity Play, and trying to not laugh at the head teacher's terrible jokes. But then Bobby Dean discovers that when he sings magical things can happen! From rescuing kidnapped dogs, helping Santa, and even travelling back in time - Bobby Dean's first term is going to be one full of wonder, adventure, and the magic of song! Bobby Dean Saves Christmas is a magical and fun packed adventure for kids highlighting the importance of friendship, loyalty, accepting differences and above all being yourself it is perfect to be read aloud or for children to read alone.'A book full of music, magic & heart' - Dawn French'A wonderful story! I could hear the music ringing in my ears!' - Amanda Holden 'A magical book about a magical voice from an author who knows exactly how it feels!' - Alan Titchmarsh
Bobby Dean Saves Christmas (Hodder Faith Young Explorers)
by Aled JonesMeet Bobby: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary voice!Sent off to school for the first time in his life, nine-year-old Bobby Dean is busy making new friends, learning lines for the Nativity Play, and trying to not laugh at the head teacher's terrible jokes. But then Bobby Dean discovers that when he sings magical things can happen! From rescuing kidnapped dogs, helping Santa, and even travelling back in time - Bobby Dean's first term is going to be one full of wonder, adventure, and the magic of song! Bobby Dean Saves Christmas is a magical and fun packed adventure for kids highlighting the importance of friendship, loyalty, accepting differences and above all being yourself it is perfect to be read aloud or for children to read alone.
Bobby Dean and the Golden Egg
by Aled JonesSpring Term is here and if Bobby Dean thought his adventures were over, he couldn't be more wrong! He's going to have to deal with a giant Easter Bunny, an evil wizard, and a trip to the zoo - and what is the story behind the strange golden egg? But massive news then comes in and Bobby Dean needs to rescue the school, and his home, from demolition! With the help of his new pal, Noel the mouse, his fantastic gang of friends, and the magic of his voice, Bobby is in for another rollercoaster ride of a school term!
Bobby Dean and the Golden Egg (Hodder Faith Young Explorers)
by Aled JonesThe second instalment in the Bobby Dean series.Spring Term is here and if Bobby Dean thought his adventures were over, he couldn't be more wrong! He's going to have to deal with a giant Easter Bunny, an evil wizard, and a trip to the zoo - and what is the story behind the strange golden egg? But massive news then comes in and Bobby Dean needs to rescue the school, and his home, from demolition! With the help of his new pal, Noel the mouse, his fantastic gang of friends, and the magic of his voice, Bobby is in for another rollercoaster ride of a school term!(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Bobby Green (Johnnies Ser. #6)
by Amy LaneJohnnies: Book FiveVern Roberts couldn’t wait to turn eighteen and get the hell out of Dogpatch, California. But city living is expensive, and he’s damned desperate when Dex from Johnnies spots him bussing tables. As “Bobby,” he’s a natural at gay porn. Soon he’s surrounded by hot guys and sex for the taking, but it’s not just his girlfriend back in Dogpatch—or her blackmailing brother—that keeps him from taking it. It’s the sweet guy who held the lights for his first solo scene, who showed him decency, kindness, and a smile. Reg Williams likes to think he’s too stupid to realize what a shitty hand life dealt him, but Bobby knows better. What Reg lacks in family, opportunity, education, and money, he makes up for in heart. One fumbling step at a time, they connect, not just in their hearts but in their bodies, where sex that’s not on camera, casual, or meaningless becomes the most important thing in the world. But Reg is hampered by an inescapable family burden, and he and Bobby will never fly unless he can find a way to manage it. Can he break the painful link to his unrealized childhood and grow into the love Bobby wants to give?
Bobby Lee Claremont and the Criminal Element
by Jeannie Mobley<p>All aboard for a fast-paced, Jazz Age–era murder mystery set aboard a Chicago-bound train! <p>It’s 1923, and thirteen-year-old Bobby Lee Claremont is leaving the Sisters of Charitable Mercy orphanage in New Orleans, certain a better life awaits in Chicago’s glamorous-sounding mob scene. <p>But his plans unravel when he boards his train and meets the recently widowed Nanette O’Halloran, her two traveling companions, and a cop who suspects the trio of murdering Nanette’s husband. <p>Bobby Lee is sure Nanette’s innocent. <p>But what about her companions? <p>As Bobby Lee digs for answers, he discovers the mob, Prohibition, segregation, and a famed jazz band are all pieces of an increasingly dangerous puzzle.
Bobby March Will Live Forever (The Harry McCoy Thrillers #3)
by Alan ParksIn this &“fascinating and dangerous&” Scottish noir, a detective scours Glasgow&’s gritty streets for two missing teens in the wake of a rock star&’s death (The Times, Book of the Month, UK).July 1973. The Glasgow drug trade is booming and Bobby March, the city&’s own rock star hero, has just overdosed in a central hotel. But even that tragedy competes for headlines with the story of a thirteen-year-old girl who&’s gone missing. As Det. Harry McCoy knows only too well, every hour that goes by makes the Alice Kelly case more of a lost cause. Meanwhile, the niece of McCoy&’s boss has fallen in with a bad crowd and when she goes missing, McCoy is asked—off the books—to find her. McCoy has a hunch that there&’s a connection between these events. But time to prove it is running out, the papers are out for blood, and the department wants results fast. Justice must be served. The third novel in the acclaimed Harry McCoy series combines a &“breathless and tense retro crime caper&” with a pitch-perfect depiction of 1970s Glasgow—its music, hard men, political infighting, class divisions, and the moral questions at its heart (The Sun, UK).
Bobby Orr and the Hand-me-down Skates
by Bobby Orr Kara KootstraEven hockey legends start with hand-me-downs. A beautifully illustrated true childhood story about hockey great Bobby Orr.Bobby eats, sleeps and breathes hockey. So when his birthday is coming up, he only wants one thing: new skates. He's seen the exact pair he wants in the shop window: sparkling blades, shiny leather, clean new laces tied in perfect bows. But when Bobby opens his gift, he's dismayed to find hand-me-down skates: scuffed leather, nicked blades, floppy laces. Once Bobby breaks them in, though, he and the hand-me-down skates become inseparable, and he can't imagine life without them . . . until the brand-new skates come into his life. How can he leave his hand-me-down skates behind?Log Driver's Waltz illustrator Jennifer Phelan brings this classic story to life with timeless, gorgeous art, and Kara Kootsra's words evoke the joy and dedication that Bobby Orr brought to his favorite sport. A perfect gift for readers and fans big and small, this book is destined to be a classic that is reached for time and time again.
Bobby Ray Breaks the Universe
by Rob RosenWhat happens when a hunky demon visits you and commands you to break all ten commandments? Or when a handsome angel orders you to do the opposite? And what if you’re Bobby Ray, and you’ve already broken nine of the ten, and thou shalt not kill is a close brick away, and the demon has tacked on a cushy afterlife in hell as a reward? Decisions, decisions. And poor Bobby Ray has never been good at one decision, let alone multiple ones. Broke, divorced, and pretty darn miserable, does he do what’s right or what’s easy?In this darkly comical romantic adventure, Bobby Ray, with the help of numerous friends and just as many enemies, one being his ex-husband, travels from Georgia to Israel and ultimately across Egypt and the Gaza Strip in search of the one clue that will hopefully save them all, and possibly the entire world. Will good win out over evil, love over hate? Or will Bobby Ray ultimately break the universe?
Bobby Sands
by John Feehan"The author of this opinionated examination of the Northern Ireland ethos is self-described as an "average Southern Irishman," a World War II officer of the Irish army. While researching a book about the mysterious death of Michael Collins, an Irish patriot of an earlier generation, he confronted hard political facts that challenged his opinions about the IRA. However, it was the charismatic Bobby Sands--who died a prisoner while on a hunger strike at Long Kesh the infamous detention camp from which Sands was elected, against all odds, to the British parliament--who became for Feehan and his Southern Irish conscience "a kind of moral catalyst." With measured polemic, [Feehan] makes understandable a people's plight and the betrayal of realpolitik on all sides." --Publishers Weekly
Bobby Sky: Boy Band or Die
by Joe ShineRobert “Hutch” Hutchinson is out of luck. His charm and singing voice—and penchant for bursting into song at all the wrong times—can’t keep him out of trouble anymore. When he’s arrested (again), he’s given a choice: die in juvie or become a shadow—the fearless, unstoppable, and top-secret guardian of a Future Important Person, or FIP.With nothing to lose, Hutch accepts. After two grueling years at the Future Affairs Training and Education (FATE) Center, Hutch, now 16, can barely remember the boy he once was. Ready for anything, he expects to be plunged into a battle zone.Instead, he learns that his FIP is someone named Ryo Enomoto: the soon-to-be front man of the boy band International. Worse, Hutch has to put his old talents to use. He must join the band and change his name to Bobby Sky. Is this for real? Has he really turned himself into a lethal killing machine . . . only to become a teen pop sensation?
Bobby Versus Girls (Accidentally)
by Lisa Yee Dan SantatWhen Bobby inadvertently gets into a fight with his best friend Holly, their disagreement develops into a boys versus girls war involving their whole fourth-grade class.
Bobby and the Beast
by Drew HuntBobby Simpson’s physiotherapy conference is cancelled at the last minute, so he’s forced to travel home earlier than expected. Being blind, Bobby requires passenger assistance at Leeds railway station in order to change trains. When this doesn’t arrive, Bobby sets off on his own, only to be told by someone on another platform that he’s about to fall onto the tracks.Phil “Beasty” Beeston is about to catch his train when he sees a blind man near the edge of the platform opposite. He calls out, tells the man to stay where he is, and goes to the man’s rescue.They both miss their train and Phil suggests going for a pint till the next train is due. As they drink, they talk. Phil tells Bobby he’s a builder and plays amateur rugby league for the Longton Lightning. He also confesses he’s ugly, which partially explains his nickname.Bobby is more concerned with what a person is like on the inside, and what he’s learning about Phil, he likes. Phil’s work-acquired muscles don’t harm either. As he enjoys helping people, Bobby agrees to become the Lightning’s unpaid physio. The job has the added benefit of being able to interact with the hot if emotionally damaged Phil, both professionally and personally.Phil’s life starts to turn around. He gets a promotion at work and his rugby playing improves. He puts this down to Bobby’s confidence in him. If only Phil had confidence in himself.Can Phil’s and Bobby’s relationship continue to grow, or will it all come crashing down when Phil’s ugly past is revealed?
Bobby and the Big Valentine
by Timmy WoitasIn this charming debut picture book, a young boy makes the biggest, most sparkly valentine that he can for his crush. But how will his grand gesture be received?Fall in love with Bobby and Eddie in this sweet story about Valentine's Day and sharing how much you care!"From the day they&’d met, and every day since, it had always been Bobby and Eddie—Eddie and Bobby."Bobby and Eddie do everything together, and that's the way they both like it. But when Bobby starts to have feelings for Eddie beyond friendship, he knows he needs to reveal them—and Valentine's Day is the perfect time! He crafts a valentine fit for someone as special as Eddie, his favorite person. But how will Eddie react when Bobby reveals his crush?Timmy Woitas's tender, relatable text matched with Addy Rivera Sonda's appealing and emotive illustrations make this a perfect pick for Valentine's Day!
Bobby on the Beat: The Rescue
by Melanie J CotteMeet Bobby, a dog who is much more than your average pet. Known to some as Bob, to others as sir, and affectionately called PC Plod by many, Bobby is a dog with an important role. He is a proud police dog, dedicated to patrolling your streets and keeping them safe. When you spot him on duty, don’t hesitate to cheer, ‘Hello Bobby on the Beat!’ This charming story invites children into the world of Bobby the Police Dog, showcasing the valuable assistance he provides to other animals who adore him. Accompanied by delightful illustrations, the book radiates a warm-hearted charm that will captivate young readers and leave them enchanted with Bobby’s adventures and heroics.
Bobby the Brave (Bobby Vs Girls)
by Lisa YeeFrom Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, a hilarious sequel to Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally).In his last adventure, Bobby Ellis-Chan got stuck to a stinky tree, had underwear attached to his back, and faced down a whole wolfpack of girls. What could be scarier or more humiliating than that? Oh, how about playing sports with his football-hero dad ... a cat with 27 toes ... an asthma attack in public ... dancing on stage in the school musical ... And the list goes on! Bobby will have to overcome his fears if he's going to come out on top.
Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally)
by Lisa YeeWith the hilarious adventures of Bobby Ellis-Chan, Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat bring their gifts for finding the funny (and the truth) in everyday situations to chapter-book readers.All of Bobby Ellis-Chan's problems in life can be summed up in one word: GIRLS.There's his sister Casey, who has a weird obsession with Bobby's goldfish, Rover.There's Jillian Zarr, who gets mad every time a boy even looks at her.Most of all, there's Holly Harper, Bobby's ex-best friend. Who is now, for some reason, Jillian's best friend. She used to like frogs and rolling down the hill; now she wears dresses and straightens her hair. Holly's running against Bobby for Student Council representative. She knows all his secrets -- and she just might spill.It's Bobby vs. Holly, boys vs. girls, in the biggest battle ever to rock Rancho Rosetta!
Bobby's Old Man
by A. C. KattKeith Anderson is in love with Bobby Michaels. Unfortunately Keith, with their fifteen year age difference, thinks he’s too old for Bobby. The two start as “friends with benefits,” but Keith dumps Bobby when it turns serious, leaving Bobby broken-hearted.When tragedy strikes and Bobby needs Keith, he steps up to support his lover. But Bobby lacks trust in Keith and everything around him. Can Keith convince Bobby that this time is for real, or will the two lovers never reconcile?
Bobcat and Other Stories
by Rebecca LeeRebecca Lee, one of our most gifted and original short story writers, guides readers into a range of landscapes, both foreign and domestic, crafting stories as rich as novels. A student plagiarizes a paper and holds fast to her alibi until she finds herself complicit in the resurrection of one professor's shadowy past. A dinner party becomes the occasion for the dissolution of more than one marriage. A woman is hired to find a wife for the one true soulmate she's ever found. In all, Rebecca Lee traverses the terrain of infidelity, obligation, sacrifice, jealousy, and yet finally, optimism. Showing people at their most vulnerable, Lee creates characters so wonderfully flawed, so driven by their desire, so compelled to make sense of their human condition, that it's impossible not to feel for them when their fragile belief in romantic love, domestic bliss, or academic seclusion fails to provide them with the sort of force field they'd expected.
Bobicraft y el secreto submarino (Bobicraft #Volumen 2)
by BobicraftBOBICRAFT tiene una nueva misión...¡hay que salvar el mundo! El Amuleto de la Armonía, el Pico del Orden y la Llave del Todo mantenían el orden , pero ahora han desaparecido y:... ¡ha empezado la cuenta atrás para la destrucción total! Bobicraft y Comandiu tendrán que viajar en el tiempo y el espacio para recuperar los Tres Poderosos, pero no será fácil: por el camino tendrán que superar laberintos encantados, escapar de criaturas malignas y encontrar un tesoro escondido en lo más profundo de la Ciudad Submarina. ¿Conseguirán evitar la catástrofe? ¡ACOMPAÑA A BOBICRAFT Y A COMANDIU EN SU AVENTURA PARA DESCUBRIR EL SECRETO SUBMARINO!
Bobicraft y el tesoro poderoso
by BobicraftBobicraft está a punto de emprender el viaje más épico de su vida... ¡Pero él aún no lo sabe! Corre el rumor de que en un mundo lejano se esconde un tesoro muy especial: tiene el poder de conceder deseos. Parecía una simple leyenda, pero... ¡Bobicraft ha descubierto el mapa que lo llevará hasta él! Para llevar a cabo su misión, Bobi no se imaginaba que tendría que viajar al pasado, superar las pruebas más difíciles y conocer las criaturas más increíbles, como su nuevo amigo Comandiu. Sin embargo, no es el único que quiere encontrar el tesoro... El villano más poderoso de todos los tiempos, un enderman con su enderdragon, quiere hacerse con el poder para dominar el mundo. ¿Conseguirá Bobicraft parar su malvado plan? ¡Únete a Bobicraft y Comandiu y vive con ellos una aventura legendaria!
Bobo and the New Baby
by Rebecca Minhsuan HuangMeet Bobo.Bobo is a dog who likes his life just the way it is: at the center of his beloved parents' attention.But a new baby is about to change everything…In this warmhearted new-sibling book, Bobo proves that dogs are not only man’s best friend, but baby’s best friend, too.
Boca Dreams (2018 Advent Calendar - Warmest Wishes)
by Scudder James JrYou can’t correct the past. Or can you? Stephen’s not proud of who he was back in boarding school—spoiled and a player. Now, at the holiday reunion ten years later, he has a chance to show his former classmates who he really is: out and proud, devoted to helping others, and partnered with Victor. Stephen understands why Victor, who grew up in a poor and abusive household, hates the rich kids at the reunion, but his attitude is ruining everything. Luckily Stephen bumps into Aaron, a former grunge rocker who has also changed. Stephen never forgot their one steamy night together. With the help of three very unusual personifications of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, can Stephen revisit his mistakes and find the happiness that’s eluded him?A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2018 Advent Calendar "Warmest Wishes."
Boca de lobo
by Sergio ChejfecSergio Chejfec construye una narración sinuosa y persistente a la vez, que se desarrolla como una larga escena teatral. Un hombre y una mujer son los protagonistas de esta historia. Ella está en edad de asistir al colegio, pero trabaja en una fábrica. Él es lo suficientemente mayor como para ser su padre, aunque por varios motivos no podría serlo nunca. Lo que hay entre ambos no es un amor prohibido y, aunque cumple con todas las condiciones para serlo, tampoco es clandestino. Es un amor necesario y desesperado. Estos elementos, que podrían prometer una historia de degradaciones morales o incorrecciones políticas, se someten al tono especulativo del protagonista, alguien que no se conmueve ante el significado de sus acciones, hacia las cuales vuelve con nostalgia y con un poco de curiosidad pero nunca con remordimiento. Una vez más, Sergio Chejfec construye una narración sinuosa y persistente a la vez, que se desarrolla como una larga escena teatral. Boca de lobo impacta por la compleja e inocente psicología de los actores y por sus paisajes vacilantes: una ciudad que no es tal, una naturaleza trastornada, y sobre todo el mundo de las relaciones sociales convertido en cruda fábula. La crítica ha dicho... «La originalidad de Boca de lobo se apoya en el extraño efecto producido por una escritura lenta que avanza en direcciones levemente divergentes, retocando con variaciones lo que ya ha contado. Su originalidad llega también del mundo que presenta: inesperada peripecia obrera de la ficción argentina.» Beatriz Sarlo, Clarín