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The Legend of Sleepy Harlow (League of Literary Ladies #3)
by Kylie LoganIt takes more than a lurid legend to scare off the League of Literary Ladies... For Halloween, the Literary Ladies have chosen to read Washington Irving's spooky classic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, with its infamous headless horseman. But South Bass Island has its own headless legend--of a Prohibition bootlegger named Charlie "Sleepy" Harlow. Decapitated by rival rumrunners, Harlow appears once a year in spectral form to search for his noggin. This October, the Elkhart Ghost Getters (EGG) have returned to the island. The group claims that they have film footage of Harlow's ghost, and are determined to get more. They're staying at Bea Cartwright's B and B, but it's Kate Wilder who isn't happy to see them after they trashed her winery last year. When the EGG leader turns up dead, Kate becomes the prime suspect, and the other League members need to scramble to crack the case.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington IrvingThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow, along with its companion piece, Rip Van Winkle is one of the best-known short stories to have come from America—though written while Irving was living abroad in England. Best enjoyed at Hallowe'en! The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town (historical Tarrytown, New York), in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is renowned for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere that pervades the imaginations of its inhabitants and visitors. Some residents say this town was bewitched during the early days of the Dutch settlement. Other residents say an old Native American chief, the wizard of his tribe, held his powwows here before the country was discovered by Master Hendrick Hudson. The most infamous spectre in the Hollow is the Headless Horseman, said to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper that had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during "some nameless battle" of the American Revolutionary War, and who "rides forth to the scene of battle in nightly quest of his head".
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington IrvingThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow, along with its companion piece, Rip Van Winkle is one of the best-known short stories to have come from America—though written while Irving was living abroad in England. Best enjoyed at Hallowe'en! The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town (historical Tarrytown, New York), in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is renowned for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere that pervades the imaginations of its inhabitants and visitors. Some residents say this town was bewitched during the early days of the Dutch settlement. Other residents say an old Native American chief, the wizard of his tribe, held his powwows here before the country was discovered by Master Hendrick Hudson. The most infamous spectre in the Hollow is the Headless Horseman, said to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper that had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during "some nameless battle" of the American Revolutionary War, and who "rides forth to the scene of battle in nightly quest of his head".
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (101 Words to Know)
by Washington IrvingThis classic scary story features 101 challenging vocabulary words that everyone going into the 4th grade should know. Definitions are included, as well as word puzzles and games. And the story of Ichabod Crane's wild ride through Sleepy Hollow as he attempts to escape from a terrifying ghost is just plain fun to read!
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Diane Wolkstein Washington IrvingA superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Super Adventures of Wishbone)
by Carla JablonskiReminded of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", Wishbone imagines he's schoolteacher Ichabod Crane, expert on superstitions, bad luck, and ghosts, until the meets the most frightening specter of all-- the Headless Horseman!
The Legend of Smuggler's Cave (Bitterwood P.D. #6)
by Paula GravesOne man will go to any lengths when a vulnerable woman and her little boy are threatened County prosecutor Dalton Hale is convinced widowed Briar Blackwood has information that can help him take down a local crime organization. Getting it is no easy task, though, considering the distrust in the Bitterwood police officer's beautiful gray eyes. But since he started his investigation, Briar and her tiny son have been attacked twice. The only solution is to move her and Logan into his home, where he can ensure their safety. However, neither Dalton nor Briar is prepared for the deepening feelings between them. Playing house is one thing, but when Briar's son is kidnapped Dalton recognizes he wants the real deal-and will put his own life on the line to get it.
The Legend of the Emerald Lady (Nancy Drew #154)
by Carolyn KeeneON THE EXOTIC ISLAND OF ST. ANN, NANCY SEARCHES FOR SECRETS BURIED IN THE PAST! Swimming, sailing, and snorkeling are all that Nancy, Bess, and Ned expect when they visit old friends at their nineteenth-century plantation, Sugar Moon. But when a strange man appears, brandishing a cutlass, and Nancy discovers traces of intruders, her curiosity is aroused. Soon she comes across a faded love letter with clues to the hiding place of a long-dead pirate's precious gift -- a fabulous emerald necklace. Many colorful island characters have a serious stake in finding the treasure, and Nancy barely escapes from their traps, on land and at sea. Then, just as Nancy locates the necklace, it's about to slip from her grasp forever!
Legend of the Ghost Dog
by Elizabeth Cody KimmelA thrilling mystery set against a stark landscape and the inspiration of Nome's real-life dog hero, Balto. Twelve-year-old Tee has just moved to Nome, Alaska, with her writer father and sullen little brother, Jack. Jack isn't happy about the idea of living in the middle of nowhere, but Tee and her dog Henry are thrilled -- so much open space to run around and sniff! But on a walk near their new house, Henry spots something that has him seriously spooked. Tee sees a mysterious shadow, and it seems to be following them. Have they disturbed a restless spirit? And what other secrets might this dark place be holding?
Legend of the Gilded Saber (Accidental Detectives #3)
by Sigmund BrouwerAccidental DETECTIVES THE SECRETS HE IS HIDING MAY DESTROY HIS LIFE . . . . When RICKY KIDD and his friends Lisa, Ralphy, and Mike go to visit Mike's uncle Ted Emmett for a week, it seems like a great opportunity to explore Charleston, South Carolina, and learn more about that fascinating city and its history. But when Mr. Emmett is arrested for theft their first morning in town, everything is turned upside down. All of the evidence seems to point to Ted Emmett's guilt, but the Accidental Detectives are sure he is innocent. However, unless they can prove that someone framed him, Mike's uncle will be spending the rest of his life--however long that may be--in prison. WHAT SECRETS IS MIKE'S UNCLE HIDING? WHO REALLY STOLE THE GILDED SABER--AND WHY? WHO CAN THE ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVES TRUST?
Legend of the Golden Coyote: A Western Duo
by Max Brand“Thunder and Lightning” is the story of two men, Soapy Almayer and Jimmy Clarges. When they go to work in a lumber camp, their extraordinary strength and the speed that they work leads to their being called Thunder and Lightning. Then one man, afraid to fight either, is crafty enough to use Rosita Alvarado to cause them to fight each other … to the death.“Legend of the Golden Coyote” is the story of a wild coyote, known far and wide for his unusual golden coat. Crafty and ferocious, he will confront even a timber wolf. But he also has a special relationship with a man and his daughter: the girl loves him and the man has spared his life when he might have killed him. When a terrible forest fire threatens them all, the golden coyote faces the painful choice between saving one of his own offspring and leading the human to safety.
The Legend of the Irish Castle (The Boxcar Children #142)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens visit Ireland and stay in a beautiful castle that's now a hotel! But the caretaker seems very superstitious, and at night they see a mysterious figure who walks the halls carrying a lantern. Could it be one of the banshees of ancient legend? The Boxcar Children must discover the secret that Duncarraig castle is hiding!
Legend of the Jade Dragon (Chintz & China #2)
by Yasmine GalenornWhen a client gives seer Emerald O'Brien a statue of a jade dragon as payment, bad luck follows. To thwart its evil spell, she'll have to follow a trail of heartache to China's Ming Dynasty.
Legend of the Jade Dragon
by Yasmine GalenornWhen a client gives seer Emerald O'Brien a statue of a jade dragon as payment, bad luck follows. To thwart its evil spell, she'll have to follow a trail of heartache to China's Ming Dynasty.
The Legend of the Lost Boy (The Pathfinders Society #3)
by Francesco Sedita Prescott SeraydarianThe action-packed Pathfinders Society saga comes to a thrilling climax in this can't-miss installment! Perfect for fans of the Last Kids on Earth and Lumberjanes series.In their newest adventure, the Pathfinders are in for a wild time--literally! Unwittingly transported fifty years into the past, Kyle, Vic, Harry, Beth, and Nate desperately try to find a way back to their own time while attempting to avoid questions about who--and from when--they are. A mysterious map and a reckless river journey takes them straight into danger and beyond, where the present and the past collide in otherworldly ways. Will the Pathfinders find their way home, or will they be trapped in this not-so-groovy era forever?Electrifying artwork by Eisner-Award-winning artist Steve Hamaker brings the action, friendships, and intrigue to life in this exciting graphic novel series.
The Legend of the Lost Gold (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #138)
by Carolyn Keene"After her vacation cottage is ransacked, Nancy discovers the popular tourist retreat she is staying at is a hotbed of deception and crime. Her investigation leads her to a labyrinth of caves where--according to rumor--a treasure of gold is hidden. But someone wants the truth behind the legend to stay buried forever, and the deeper Nancy digs, the more perilous her search becomes. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved." If you like detective stories and Nancy Drew, you're in luck. There are over a hundred more books from the Nancy Drew series in the Bookshare collection.
The Legend of the Maze (Thea Stilton and the Treasure Seekers #3)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure to find the seven secret treasures!The search for the seven secret treasures continues. In this incredible adventure the Thea Sisters come across the legendary Jewel of the Queen. They cross rivers of ice, deserts of fire, and other fascinating places on their journey to find it.
Legend of the Paymaster's Gold
by Jo ShawyerLegend has it that a paymaster lost his gold during the War of 1812, and Sam, Eadie, and Ben are determined to find it. The Jackson family has moved into an old house on Commissioners Road near London, Ontario, and twins Sam and Eadie discover an exciting legend that involves their new home. Their neighbour, Ben, tells them that a skirmish in the War of 1812 took place right in front of their house, and that, during the fight, it is thought that an army paymaster lost a chest of gold that has never been recovered. Sam, Eadie, and Ben decide to solve the legend and find the lost gold. But almost two hundred years have passed. How will they know where to look? What clues are there to follow? With the help of the Internet, Dave at the library, and some clever sleuthing with maps and a metal detector, they make some progress. But why are all the most likely places to find the gold off-limits?
The Legend of the Seventh Virgin
by Victoria HoltAccording to legend, 6 novices living in a Cornish convent strayed from their vows and were turned to stone. The 7th faced something quite different...
Legend Of Zombie Country: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Wu Banxian1500 years ago, General Xuanyuan died on the battlefield. In order to meet her several times in the cycle of reincarnation, Princess Nalan Shui had paid any price to establish her own country of corpses, and she had sealed herself in an ancient tomb. 1500 years later, a youth with the same appearance as General Xuanyuan opened the ancient tomb to solve the tragic case of the Hu family village, but he fell into a conspiracy … The truth of eternal life, the love that spans thousands of years, everything is in the legend of Corpse Country. "
Legend Of Zombie Country: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Wu Banxian1500 years ago, General Xuanyuan died on the battlefield. In order to meet her several times in the cycle of reincarnation, Princess Nalan Shui had paid any price to establish her own country of corpses, and she had sealed herself in an ancient tomb. 1500 years later, a youth with the same appearance as General Xuanyuan opened the ancient tomb to solve the tragic case of the Hu family village, but he fell into a conspiracy … The truth of eternal life, the love that spans thousands of years, everything is in the legend of Corpse Country. "
The Legend of Zorro
by Scott CiencinZorro behind the mask is a daring defender of freedom and justice, wielding sword and whip with unparalleled skill in defense of the common people's cause.Zorro without the mask is Don Alejandro de la Vega, wealthy landowner and as much of a family man as his charge will allow.As California stands on the brink of statehood, Alejandro is not sure who he will be when the need for the mask fades, but his lovely wife, Elena, is certain he will be the devoted husband and father she and their son, Joaquin, have patiently waited for.But ruthless men in a deadly conspiracy of power have different ideas. As they threaten the future of a still-young nation, they also set Alejandro's two lives in collision, drawing his beloved Elena into a perilous world of shadows and lies. Could the mask ultimately cost the one they call Zorro everything and everyone he holds most dear?Or will the Zorro legacy and de la Vega family prevail?
The Legendeer: Shadow Of The Minotaur
by Alan Gibbons'Real life' or the death defying adventures of the Greek myths, with their heroes and monsters, daring deeds and narrow escapes - which would you choose?For Phoenix it's easy. He hates his new home and the new school where he is bullied. He's embarrassed by his computer geek dad. But when he logs on to The Legendeer, the game his dad is working on, he can be a hero. He is Theseus fighting the terrifying Minotaur, or Perseus battling with snake-haired Medusa. It feels as though he's really there - The Legendeer is more than just a game. Play it if you dare.Read by the author(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd
Legends: A Novel of Dissimulation
by Robert Littell<p>Now a TNT series starring Sean Bean. Robert Littell is the undisputed master of American spy fiction, hailed for his profound grasp of the world of international espionage. His previous novel, The Company, an international bestseller, was praised as "one of the best spy novels ever written" (Chicago Tribune). For his new novel, Legends, Littell focuses on the life of one great agent caught in a "wilderness of mirrors" where both remembering and forgetting his past are deadly options. <p>Martin Odum is a CIA field agent turned private detective, struggling his way through a labyrinth of past identities - "legends" in CIA parlance. Is he really Martin Odum? Or is he Dante Pippen, an IRA explosives maven? Or Lincoln Dittmann, Civil War expert? These men like different foods, speak different languages, have different skills. Is he suffering from multiple personality disorder, brainwashing, or simply exhaustion? Can Odum trust the CIA psychiatrist? Or Stella Kastner, a young Russian woman who engages him to find her brother-in-law so he can give her sister a divorce. <p>As Odum redeploys his dormant tradecraft skills to solve Stella's case, he travels the globe battling mortal danger and psychological disorientation. Part Three Faces of Eve, part The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, and always pure Robert Littell, Legends--from unforgettable opening to astonishing ending--again proves Littell's unparalleled prowess as a seductive storyteller.</p>
Legends: A Novel
by Robert LittellA Brooklyn P.I. and ex-CIA agent looks for a missing man while suffering from an identity crisis in this thriller by the bestselling author of The Company.Martin Odum is a onetime CIA field agent turned private detective in Brooklyn, struggling his way through a labyrinth of memories and past identities—“legends” in Agency parlance. But who is Martin Odum? Is he a creation of the Legend Committee at the CIA’s Langley headquarters? Is he suffering from multiple personality disorder, brainwashing, or simply exhaustion?Widely considered one of the true grand masters of American spy fiction, Robert Littell shifts focus from the broad Cold War canvas of his international bestseller The Company to the life of a single CIA operative caught in a contradictory “wilderness of mirrors” in which remembering the past and forgetting it are both deadly options. From unforgettable opening to astonishing ending, Legends again proves Littell’s unparalleled prowess as a seductive storyteller.“Littell provides plenty of inside intelligence info in his superb new thriller, but he adds a decidedly comic spin. . . . As the bodies of his friends and clients begin to pile up, Odum searches for answers about not only the missing husband but also himself. Wonderful writing and a great sense of fun make this another winner.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“Now and then novels come along of such originality and power that they blow me away.... [Legends] makes it blazingly clear that Littell’s is one of the most talented, most original voices in American fiction today.” —The Washington Post