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Public School Superhero
by James Patterson Chris Tebbetts Cory ThomasKenny Wright is a kid with a secret identity. In his mind, he's Stainlezz Steel, super-powered defender of the weak. In reality, he's a chess club devotee known as a "Grandma's Boy," a label that makes him an easy target for bullies. Kenny wants to bring a little more Steel to the real world, but the question is: can he recognize his own true strength before peer pressure forces him to make the worst choice of his life?Featuring more than 150 pieces of line art and comic-style sequences, James Patterson's newest illustrated novel is a genuinely funny yet poignant look at middle school in a challenging urban setting, where a kid's life can depend on the everyday decisions he makes.
Puck the Gnome
by Jakob Streit Nina KuettelPuck the Gnome goes from being a despised misfit to a mature, adventurous and respected member of Gnomish society. He starts by taking prankish revenge on those who look down on him and hurt others, which leads to his friendship with Din and to making an enemy of Proll and his hench-trolls. Puck and Din descend to the caves of fire where forging trolls labor, then return with presents for the King of Gnomes. After cleverly avoiding Proll's traps, Puck and Din are rewarded with royal appointments. Puck is given permission to travel up to the world of Humans, where he observes both the good and bad of families, then returns with a profound understanding of the nature of love. A great deal more gnome wisdom and mythology is presented by Din, and another Human-observing gnome discusses good and bad farming techniques.
Pucker
by Melanie GideonThomas Quicksilver, known to his classmates as "Pucker," has always been an outsider. His crazy mother, the secret of his family's strange origins, and above all, the terrible scars on his face from a childhood fire--these things have kept Thomas isolated and alone. <P><P> Now, at seventeen, a quest to save his dying mother takes Thomas back to his birthplace, an alternate world called Isaura from which he and his mother were exiled years earlier. In Isaura, Thomas's scars will be magically healed. He will fall in love for the first time. And he will face a devastating, impossible choice. <P> In shimmering prose, Melanie Gideon's new novel takes readers from the lonely places in a boy's soul to a miraculous world of infinite possibility and frightening temptation.
Puckoon
by Spike MilliganDISCOVER PUCKOON, SPIKE MILLIGAN'S CLASSIC SLAPSTICK NOVEL 'Pops with the erratic brilliance of a careless match in a box of fireworks' Daily MailIn 1924 the Boundary Commission is tasked with creating the new official division between Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State. Through incompetence, dereliction of duty and sheer perversity, the border ends up running through the middle of the small town of Puckoon.Houses are divided from outhouses, husbands separated from wives, bars are cut off from their patrons, churches sundered from graveyards. And in the middle of it all is poor Dan Milligan, our feckless protagonist, who is taunted and manipulated by everyone (including the sadistic author) to try and make some sense of this mess . . .'Bursts at the seams with superb comic characters involved in unbelievably likely troubles on the Irish border' Observer'Our first comic philosopher' Eddie Izzard
Puddle Goblins: Book 3 (Goblins #3)
by David MellingBeware - there are goblins living among us! Within these pages lies a glimpse into their secret world. But read quickly, and speak softly, in case the goblins spot you...One stormy night, Septic the Puddle Goblin falls down a well. He's quite happy down there, eating mud and making friends with a lonesome frog, but his pals Bunion, Fetid and Teabag are already planning a rescue mission. Will they get to him before the sneaky Water Goblins do?A riotous, laugh-out-loud funny series for younger readers from the bestselling author of Hugless Douglas, David Melling.
Puddlejumpers
by Mark Jean Christopher C. CarlsonErnie Banks, named for the legendary Chicago Cub shortstop, is a troubled, thirteen-year-old juvenile delinquent. Abandoned on the doorstep of the Lakeside Home for Boys when he was three years old, he's now considered a "lifer", a permanent ward of the state. His only proof that he once belonged to somebody is a vintage Ernie Banks baseball card, a crystal acorn he wears on a string around his neck, and a strange spiral birthmark on the bottom of his right foot. As a last reprieve before being sent to a juvenile detention facility, Ernie is allowed to spend three weeks on a working farm. When Ernie arrives at the home of Russ Frazier, he learns that the widower's baby was kidnapped years before. The single piece of evidence was a red quilt found in a puddle in the nearby woods. Fascinated by the town's famous "Quilt Baby" kidnapping, Ernie is determined to solve the case. He teams up with Joey, a local tomboy, to investigate clues that lead them on a dangerous journey into a forbidden world of dark secrets, magic puddles, and the cavernous underground kingdom of the "Puddlejumpers" -- eleven-inch tall water creatures with whom Ernie has a mysterious connection. When destiny summons, Ernie must find the courage to save the "Puddlejumpers" from the Most Dark and lead them in battle against their mortal enemies. Only then can he find his way home.
Pueblo de leyenda
by Edgar P. GarcíaUna aventura emocionante que enfrenta la mitología con la realidad humana. El mundo de los seres mágicos y lo sobrenatural no se encuentra oculto, aunque sí casi extinto por el miedo, el avance tecnológico y la corrupción. <P><P>Pocos lugares quedan como refugio para los antaño-poderosos dioses y seres mitológicos, ahora reducidos a leyendas urbanas y siempre vigilados con recelo por un poderoso grupo paramilitar dispuesto a hacer lo que sea para contenerlos. Cristian y su hija Alicia, al intentar huir de su enigmático pasado, descubren accidentalmente uno de esos refugios ubicado en la misteriosa Zona del Silencio. <P><P> Stephen Barlow, un vampiro milenario y extravagante con tendencia a cambiarse de nombre cada cierto tiempo, se convertirá en su guía en ese reducto habitado por múltiples personas y seres con habilidades increíbles. Su llegada también detonará conflictos que encararán a los residentes con sus propios miedos, rencores yprejuicios. Con una escritura ágil y emocionante, Pueblo de leyenda enfrenta la fantasía con la realidad humana. Mediante la combinación de mitología americana, leyendas urbanas, monstruos clásicos, historia prehispánica y moderna, su autor urde un relato en el que los protagonistas se dan cuenta de que no importa la fuerza, las habilidades o las ventajas: todos somos vulnerables ante el miedo, los prejuicios y la búsqueda de poder.
Puedes huir
by Bea NeomaHuir de tu pasado no es inusual. Lo malo viene cuando los monstruos del ayer van detrás de ti. Electra Ward se acaba de mudar a Reino Unido. Su nueva y espléndida universidad está en medio de un precioso bosque. ¿Lo extraño de todo esto? La universidad es un castillo reformado y el precioso bosque le parece encantado. Y no precisamente en el mejor de los sentidos. Los primeros días pasan en un frenesí de caras nuevas, miradas curiosas y sonrisas amables. Mientras Electra intenta hacerse un hueco entre los estudiantes de su nuevo hogar, su único objetivo es estudiar, divertirse, y poder volver a ser feliz. Lo único que parece estar en su contra en ese momento es Alaric, el molesto chico con aires de superioridad que no para de molestar. Pero ¿es eso lo peor de todo? En tan solo un instante, todo lo que hizo que quisiera escapar de su hogar ha vuelto, escondido entre las sombras del bosque y las esquinas oscuras que la acechan a cada paso. Con ello, también vuelve el miedo constante, la ansiedad y las pesadillas. Alaric siempre parece estar en el momento justo, y ella está dispuesta a agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo. ¿Sabe él más de lo que aparenta? Y, lo más importante, ¿conseguirá Elle salvarse, o ganará la opresiva oscuridad?
Puerta del Demonio (Serie de Helena Hawthorn #2)
by May FreighterSin saber si es humana o no, Helena se ve obligada a sufrir nuevas pesadillas mientras su batalla mental continúa con un demonio llamado Lazarus. Sin su ángel de la guardia que la proteja, se ve obligada a depender de vampiros que tienen sus propias razones para todo. La atracción entre Lucious y ella crece, ya sea un efecto secundario del vínculo del alma que comparten o de su propia voluntad. Sin embargo, ¿cómo pueden estar seguros? Con la ayuda de sus nuevos amigos, deben buscar una Puerta del Demonio y entrar en el Reino de los Demonios, para evitar que Lazarus reclame su alma y la de Lucious. Pero, ¿tendrán éxito o perecerán? Ya que la única arma que puede matar a un demonio se perdió hace siglos. Para los lectores que disfrutaron de The Vampire Diaries de L. J. Smith, Twilight Series de Stephenie Meyer o A Shade of Vampire de Bella Forrest.
Pug Davis
by Rebecca SugarPug Davis is a curmudgeonly, gruff and tough space hero... he also happens to have the head of a pug.Reluctantly teamed with his sensitive and thoughtful partner, Blouse, this odd couple fights aliens in space so we don't have to fight them here. In this early comic work by Rebecca Sugar, creator of Steven Universe, she shows her development as an artist and storyteller in an entertaining, thoughtful read with a lot of heart.
Pugicorn
by Matilda RoseHe's a dog . . . in a unicorns' world!Every year, young princesses and princes arrive at Mrs Paws' Magic Pet shop to pick a perfect unicorn pet. But this year Princess Ava has arrived too late. There are no unicorns left . . . only PUGICORN. He's short and hairy. He can't sit still or gallop gracefully - and he certainly can't leap over rainbows. Can a pugicorn ever be a princess's best friend? The trend for pugicorns is taking off - and you'd be barking mad to miss it!
Pugicorn and Hugicorn (The Magic Pet Shop #9)
by Matilda RoseIt's summer in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk, and Princess Ava and her magical pet Pugicorn are helping out at Mrs Paws' Pupicorn Training School!The excitable pups must discover their rainbow powers in order to graduate at the end of the week. But one little pupicorn is more interested in hugs and cuddles than listening and learning...Can Princess Ava and Pugicorn help Hugicorn find her powers in time?An adorable adventure, full of magic and friendship, with a gentle message about everyone learning at their own pace. From the creators of Pugicorn and Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish.Discover other books in the Magic Pet Shop series:PugicornPugicorn and the Christmas WishStarwhalLa-La-LlamaPandarinaKitticornStarpuff
Pugicorn to the Rescue!: Book one in a new chapter book series (The Magic Pet Shop Stories #1)
by Matilda RosePrincess Ava loves Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop - after all, Mrs Paws helped her find her magical best friend, Pugicorn! Mrs Paws always knows the perfect owner for every animal that comes to her shop.When Mrs Paws needs a break, Princess Ava and Pugicorn are happy to jump in and lend a hand. They're excited to help princes and princesses adopt magical animals and get a group of baby flutterbunnies ready to go home!But when one of the flutterbunnies goes missing, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to find her and save the day!PUGICORN TO THE RESCUE is the first book in an enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.
Pugicorn's Sleepover Surprise: Book two in a new chapter book series (The Magic Pet Shop Stories #2)
by Matilda RosePrincess Ava and Pugicorn are excited for their 'Perfect Pets' sleepover! But first, they're helping Mrs Paws take care of the animals at The Magic Pet Shop.When a poorly Rainbowcat arrives, it's up to Princess Ava and Pugicorn to make sure she's okay. They give her treats, toys and lots of kitten cuddles. But as they're about to head home for the night, some of the magic pets escape and everything starts going wrong! Will they be able to make it to their sleepover? PUGICORN'S SLEEPOVER SURPRISE is the next book in the enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.
Pugnapped!: Commander Universe Saves the Day (Sort of)
by Marty KelleyA funny, fast-paced illustrated chapter book aimed at fans of Hank Zipzer, Stink, and I Funny. Fourth-grader Stevie Blunt is a huge comic book fan–and he's just found a rare copy of the first issue of Captain Fantastic, featuring a &“Top Secret Superhero Training Journal.&” Now, all he has to do is dig up the money to pay for it. When a neighbor needs a last-minute dog sitter for her beloved pug, Stevie transforms into Commander Universe, ready to be the hero this citizen needs (and earn the money for his comic book). But then the dog goes missing, and Commander Universe has just hours to find out what happened. Follow the daring escapades of Commander Universe as they dodge mind-controlled squirrels, Mystery Neighbors, and new neighbor Abi in their attempt to save the precious pug.
Pull Down the Night
by Nathan KoteckiThis year at Suburban High School is just as troubling as the last. A curly-haired girl ghost is disrupting lives with dreaded "kiss notes," and students are inexplicably sinking into depression. Bruno--the new kid on the block--finds himself at the center of the mystery when he discovers his natural map-reading abilities are actually supernatural. When the reluctant hero isn't engaged in cosmic battles against evil, Bruno is swooning over the mesmerizing Celia (from The Suburban Strange) and navigating the goth sensibilities and musical obsessions of the Rosary, her über-chic clique. A hypnotic coming-of-age novel that chills and thrills.
Pull the Dragon's Tooth! (Geronimo Stilton Micekings #3)
by Geronimo StiltonCan scaredy-mouse Geronimo Stiltonord survive in the age of Vikings and dragons?Miceking chief Sven the Shouter has a new goal: to transform smarty-mouse Geronimo Stiltonord into a true macho mouseking. Geronimo must undergo special training, leading up to a terrifying final test -- pulling a tooth from a dragon's mouth! Shivering squids! Will he ever earn a miceking helmet?
Pulling Tails (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Stanley Francis Bruno RobertNIMAC-sourced textbook. Tug! Squirrel pulls on the tails he sees. Will he get in trouble?
Pulling Through
by Dean IngPulling Through... "Written as an excellent science fiction novel about survival following a nuclear attack with a large nonfiction section with easy to follow illustrations and guides on building and engineering protective shelters, what works, ventilation systems, building a homemade Fallout meter, survival and fallout information, stocking your shelter, what you can expect, and more."
Pulling the Wings Off Angels
by K. J. ParkerPulling the Wings Off Angels is a madcap adventure brimming with the ethical quandaries and sardonic wit of The Good Place by World Fantasy Award-winning author K. J. ParkerLong ago, a wealthy man stole an angel and hid her in a chapel, where she remains imprisoned to this day.That’s the legend, anyway.A clerical student who’s racked up gambling debts to a local gangster is given an ultimatum—deliver the angel his grandfather kidnapped, or forfeit various body parts in payment. And so begins a whirlwind theological paradox—with the student at its center—in which the stakes are the necessity of God, the existence of destiny—and the nature of angels.Also by K. J. ParkerInside ManProsper's DemonThe Devil You KnowThe Last WitnessAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Pulse
by Anna Sigillo Kailin GowUna diciassettenne scopre che il suo fidanzato defunto era in realtà un vampiro, e che lei è la portatrice di uno speciale tipo di sangue che i vampiri bramano ad ogni costo. La diciassettenne Kalina non sapeva che il suo fidanzato era un vampiro, fino alla notte della sua morte in uno strano incidente. Non sapeva che proveniva da una lunga stirpe di vampiri, finchè non incroviò la strada dei suo fratellastri Stuart e Jaegar Greyston. C'erano molti segreti che il suo fidanzato le aveva tenuto nascosti. Ora deve svelarli per poter restare in vita. Ma il fatto di avere intorno due fratellastri vampiri diventerà forse un pò troppo interessante.
Pulse
by Kailin Gow Marcelle JacobsChers lecteurs : Je vous invite à entrer dans le monde romantique des frères Greystone, de leur créateur Octavius, et de Kalina Calloway. Pulse vous fera voyager de la Nappa Valley à la Rome antique, dans les villages fantomatiques de Mongolie et les couloirs académiques de l’université de Yale, accompagné de ces frères vampires sexys et de la femme humaine qui tient leurs cœurs entre ses mains. Il y a Jaegar, Stuart, et Octavius, trois des plus nobles vampires rescapés du Consortium des vampires. Et il y a aussi Kalina Calloway, celle qui détient le sang le plus rare et le plus précieux connu des vampires. J’espère que vous apprécierez ce livre autant qu’il m’a été agréable d’écrire ces séries. Merci et bonne lecture ! Kailin Gow
Pulse
by Patrick CarmanIn the year 2051, who has a pulse? With the help of her mysterious classmate Dylan Gilmore, Faith Daniels discovers that she can move objects with her mind. This telekinetic ability is called a "pulse," and Dylan has the talent, too. In riveting action scenes, Faith demonstrates her ability to use her pulse against a group of telekinesis masters who are so powerful they can flatten their enemies by uprooting streetlights, throwing boulders, and changing the course of a hurtling hammer so that it becomes a deadly weapon. But even with her unusual talent, the mind—and the heart—can be difficult to control. If Faith wants to join forces with Dylan and save the world, she'll have to harness the power of both. Patrick Carman's Pulse trilogy is a stunning and epic triumph about the power of the mind—and of love.
Pump Six and Other Stories
by Paolo BacigalupiPaolo Bacigalupi's debut collection demonstrates the power and reach of the science fiction short story. Social criticism, political parable, and environmental advocacy lie at the center of Paolo's work. Each of the stories herein is at once a warning, and a celebration of the tragic comedy of the human experience.The eleven stories in Pump Six represent the best Paolo's work, including the Hugo nominee "Yellow Card Man," the nebula and Hugo nominated story "The People of Sand and Slag," and the Sturgeon Award-winning story "The Calorie Man."
Pumpkin Guts Versus the Vampires (Hotel Transylvania: The Series)
by Natalie ShawMavis and her friends go trick-or-treating in this hilarious novel based on an episode of the hit Disney Channel show Hotel Transylvania: The Series.On Halloween, a curious Mavis and her friends break with tradition and do something every monster has been warned not to do: they go trick-or-treating. How much trouble can they cause? Plenty apparently. According to legend, when monsters go out on Halloween they conjure up Pumpkin Guts, a centuries-old spirit who wants to turn all monsters into jack-o’-lanterns. Luckily Drac finds out and takes a short break from the Vampire Council. Surely he can help Mavis before she’s reduced to a pile of pumpkin seeds and guts! ™ & © 2019 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All Rights Reserved.