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Giant Days Vol. 1 (Giant Days #1)
by John Allison Whitney Cogar Lissa TreimanSusan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends because their dorm rooms were next to each other. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of hand-wringing boys, "personal experimentation," influenza, mystery-mold, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of "academia," they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive.
The Giant Book of Hacks for Minecrafters: A Giant Unofficial Guide Featuring Tips and Tricks Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks for Minecrafters)
by Megan MillerA gigantic guide to command blocks, redstone, mods, and more!The Giant Book of Hacks for Minecrafters teachers Minecrafters everything they need to know about manipulating and programming command blocks within Minecraft, manipulating redstone to make amazing contraptions and machines, how to add modifications to their Minecraft game, and more! Other tips will help gamers: Make their own custom maps and mini-games Build essential redstone logic gates, loops, and circuits Explore today’s range of modded Minecraft play, from the must-haves to the fanciful And much, much more! Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks! This guide shows users exactly how the experts wield command blocks and make fun modifications (like giving and getting loot and customizing villagers), wield redstone power and build classic and crazy contraptions (like automatic doors and furnaces, and hidden traps and staircases), and keep their games new and exciting with mods (from utilities to full-fledged gameplay extensions and modpacks). Hundreds of screenshots help readers follow along with each tip, step-by-step, to master the Minecrafting world.
The Giant and How He Humbugged America
by Jim MurphyTwo-time Newbery Honor Book author has written an amazing account of one of America's most famous hoaxes!<P><P> When a 10-foot tall purported "petrified man" is unearthed from a backyard in upstate New York in 1869, the discovery immediately turns into a spectacle of epic proportions. News of the giant spreads like wildfire, and well over a thousand people come to view him in the first five days alone!<P> Everyone has their own idea of his true origin: Is he an ancient member of the local Onandaga Indian tribe? Is he a biblical giant like Goliath? Soon the interests of world-renowned scientists and people from around the globe are piqued as arguments flare over who he is, where he came from, and if he is real--or just a hoax. <P> In a riveting account of how the Cardiff Giant mystery snowballed into one of America’s biggest money-making spectacles--and scams--Jim Murphy masterfully explores the power of 19th-century media and the unexpected ripple effect that a single corrupt mastermind can produce when given a stage.
Giant: The Unlikely Origins of Shim (Merlin Saga)
by T.A. BarronA prequel to the bestselling Merlin saga starring Shim, a young giant who must embark on a dangerous adventure when he's shrunk to the size of a man's knee. *&“An excellent jumping-in point for new readers as well as pleasurable reading for established fans…Simply delightful.&”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Read it before you see it! The Merlin saga is soon to be a major motion picture!Shim has only ever known a world of peace. Unusually big and strong even for a young giant, he lives on the magical isle of Fincayra, immersed in nature as well as tales of wizards, mer folk, and dragons. Suddenly that world explodes in chaos. A terrible attack forces Shim and his mother to flee — and take a hazardous journey to reach the only person who could possibly help them, the mysterious Domnu. But when a wager goes horribly wrong, Shim shrinks down to a tiny fraction of his size. Now only as tall as a man&’s knee, he finds himself lost in a deadly swamp. Worse yet, he has forgotten something important, something truly essential. But what? As small as he is now, Shim must find giant-size courage. He embarks on a perilous quest to discover what happened, what secret he forgot, and what it really means to be a giant. Combining his trademark passion, adventure, and spiritual depth, T. A. Barron tells the origin story of this beloved character from his highly acclaimed, international bestselling series, The Merlin Saga. As the Prequel to the Saga, this story is as big as a giant... and as magical as Merlin.
The Giant (Bareknuckle)
by Jonathan Mary-ToddLuc doesn't like to fight. He wins his matches anyway. Men always turn out to see the Boy Giant box—he's taller and stronger than anyone else at the Woodrat Club. Luc takes part to help Mr. Chilton, the man who brought him to New York. When a fast-talking stranger brings a kangaroo to the club, the Woodrat gains another attraction. The kangaroo boxing makes Luc queasy. But Mr. Chilton befriends the kangaroo owner. Soon Luc is torn between loyalty and his conscience. And if he makes a move, the kangaroo's mysterious trainer is ready to cut him down to size.
Ghouls Gone Wild
by R. L. StineMax's parents are planning to sell their house and move the family far, far away. But Max can't leave Nicky and Tara, the two ghosts who live with him. They need him. He's the only one who can help them become kids again! Max has to stop his parents!From the Hardcover edition.
The Ghoul Next Door
by Cullen BunnFor fans of Ghosts and Hilo, New York Times bestselling author Cullen Bunn and acclaimed artist Cat Farris deliver a fun, spooky, full-color middle grade graphic novel about a supernatural adventure and friendships that go beyond the grave. “A thoroughly charming story of friendship, sweet and funny and haunting all in equal measure.” —Tony Cliff, creator of the Delilah Dirk series“Incredible artwork and a sweet, cool, and just creepy enough story that really hooked me.” —Jeff Lemire, creator of Sweet Tooth, Black Hammer, and the Essex County trilogy"A fun story with art that’ll knock readers dead."—Kirkus“Imaginative with the right number of chills.”—BooklistEleven-year-old Grey lives in the legend-haunted New England town of Ander’s Landing, and he can’t help but feel like a pair of eyes is watching his every move.He discovers odd, gruesome bits and pieces from the graveyard that are left for him as gifts like art carved from bones or jewelry made from (hopefully not human) remains. Soon Grey is caught up in something bigger than he could ever have imagined.He finds himself drawn into a strange mystery involving a race of reclusive subterranean creatures—ghouls, the eaters of the dead! Turns out, his secret admirer is a ghoul named Lavinia. An unlikely friendship forms between them. The only problem is, their friendship breaks traditions—and the punishment is a fate worse than death.Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection * Kids’ Indie Next List
The Ghoul Brothers
by Lee WardlawBest friends Nick and Chip decide to dress up as a two-headed ghoul for the neighborhood Halloween party. The two boys just know they're going to win the grand prize for best costume. But then Nick's little sister has to tag along, and it looks like she's going to ruin everything for the Ghoul Brothers. Find out what happens when the ghouls bend the rules and Nick's little sister comes up with some big surprises.
Ghostsitter
by Shelly BrownTiffany Hart dreams of one thing, to be class president. But dreams turn to nightmares when she ends up almost dead in an abandoned slaughterhouse and develops the gift of ghost-seeing. Unfortunately she only knows one person who can help her shake her ghoulish problem, her neighbor and the weirdest boy at school, Justin Henderson.Justin has been seeing spirits since he was nine, a creepy claim that has earned him the privilege of eating lunch by himself for years. Together they start to unravel a mystery with dead orphans, a white witch, and phantom spiders. To save their lives (and afterlives of innocent children) they must face a terrifying specter and a ghastly woman who isn't afraid of hurting kids, dead or alive.
Ghosts Who Went to School
by Judith SpearingWhat would you do if a ghost came to your class? Wilbur doesn't mean to make trouble, but books rise by themselves, voices answer the teacher...
Ghosts of War #1: The Secret of Midway (Ghosts of War #1)
by Steve WatkinsHistory comes alive -- with ghosts! In the basement of his family's junkshop, Anderson and his friends Greg and Julie discover a trunk full of old military stuff. Including a battered navy peacoat from World War II, and when Anderson puts it on he finds a mysterious letter in the pocket. Curious, he takes the coat and letter home. But that's not all he brings home . . . Later that evening the ghost of a World War II sailor appears in Anderson's room. Anderson is completely freaked out. Who is the ghost and why hasn't he crossed over? But most importantly, what does he want with Anderson? Anderson, Greg, and Julie set out to find the truth and are soon wrapped up in a mystery that's over seventy years old. But it quickly becomes a race against the clock as they search to put the clues of sailor's life together before he vanishes for good. After everything he gave for his country, can Anderson, Julie, and Greg solve the mystery of the ghost before he disappears forever?
Ghosts of War: The True Story of a 19-Year-Old GI
by Ryan SmithsonIn this extraordinary and harrowing memoir, follow one GI’s tour of duty as Ryan Smithson brings readers inside a world that few understand. This is no ordinary teenager’s story. Instead of opting for college life, Ryan Smithson joined the Army Reserve when he was seventeen. Two years later, he was deployed to Iraq as an Army engineer.His story—and the stories of thousands of other soldiers—is nothing like what you see on CNN or read about in the New York Times. This unforgettable story about combat, friendship, fear, and a soldier’s commitment to his country peels back the curtain on the realities of war in a story all Americans should read.
The Ghosts of Largo Bay (The Amazing Adventures of Abby McQuade)
by Evan JacobsThemes: Friendship, Adventure, Supernatural, Science Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Fiction, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Abby sees a strange blue-green light. Aliens? Electrical storm? Fog warning? She drags bestie Clara out to investigate after bizarre things start happening. Some would call Largo Bay quirky. Others would call it downright strange. To Abby McQuade it’s just home. Abby has a big imagination. And her curiosity always leads to trouble. Every adventurer has a sidekick. Holmes had Watson. Batman had Robin. Abby has her bestie, Clara Erickson. Clara is regimented, hyper-scheduled, and disciplined. Abby is … not. Abby is yin to Clara’s yang. Would her bestie be bored without Abby’s curious mind? Totally.
The Ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane
by Sam McbratneyThe three mischievous Sweet children discover that their new house is home to three eccentric ghosts who want only to be left alone. [from the back cover] "They aren't afraid of those kids! Nice ghosts. Peaceful ghosts. Ordinary happy ghosts. That's what the three ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane are, until the horrible Sweet children move in! But what can the ghosts do when the nasty Sweet kids sell people ghostwatching tickets? When the beastly brats chase them with cameras, flashlights, and paint? When the little monsters refuse to listen to ghostly reason? What any respectable ghost would do--haunt them! But what if it doesn't work? Will the ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane ever have a peaceful home again?" RL5, Ages 8-12 There are many more books about ghosts in the Bookshare collection. Look for The Ghost of Popcorn Hill, The Ghost on Saturday Night, The Ghost That Came Alive, The Ghost With The Halloween Hiccups, The Ghost Inside the Monitor, Ghosts! Ghostly Tales From Folklore, Ghosts Beneath Our Feet, Ghost Witch, Ghost Cave, The Ghost Twins Books, Ghost and Pete, Georgie and the Noisy Ghost and many more.
The Ghosts of Heaven: The Spiral Edition
by Marcus SedgwickShortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2016, this mesmerising and mysterious novel by Printz Award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick is written in four cleverly interlinked parts and can be read in 24 different ways. Spanning thousands of years, The Ghosts of Heaven can tell us a secret as old as time, about survival, discovery, and the effect of the spiral - a symbol that has no end - on all our lives. It's there when a girl walks through the forest, the moist green air clinging to her skin. There centuries later in a pleasant green dale, hiding the treacherous waters of Golden Beck that take Anna, who they call a witch. There on the other side of the world, where a mad poet watches the waves and knows the horrors they hide, and far into the future as Keir Bowman realises his destiny. Each takes their next step in life. None will ever go back to the same place. The spiral has existed as long as time has existed. Follow the ways of infinity to discover its meaning.
The Ghosts of Heaven: The Spiral Edition
by Marcus SedgwickA cleverly interlinked novel in four parts which can be read in twenty-four different ways. This special ebook edition will choose which quarter you read next, creating one of twenty-four possible reading experiences. These are the ways of infinity... Song, Whisper, Hell, Witch. Where will the spiral lead you?Tweet us @fiercefiction. The spiral has existed as long as time has existed. It's there when a girl walks through the forest, the moist green air clinging to her skin. There centuries later in a pleasant green dale, hiding the treacherous waters of Golden Beck that take Anna, who they call a witch. There on the other side of the world, where a mad poet watches the waves and knows the horrors they hide, and far into the future as Keir Bowman realises his destiny. Each takes their next step in life. None will ever go back to the same place. And so their journeys begin...
Ghosts of Greenglass House (Greenglass House)
by Kate MilfordWelcome back to the irresistible world of Greenglass House where thirteen-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler’s lost haul. This exciting sequel to a beloved book that was praised in a starred review as "an enchanting, empowering read" is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers. Like its predecessor, it's a smart, suspenseful tale that offers ghosts, friendships, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all wrapped up in a cozy mystery.
The Ghosts of Givenham Mansion (The Outfit)
by Robert SwindellsDespite the gates and barbed wire, the Outfit decides to investigate the old mansion in the Weeping Woods. Inside, they discover something truly sinister. Investigate alongside them in this high/low adventure.
The Ghosts Of Ashbury High
by Jaclyn MoriartyBestselling author Jaclyn Moriarty returns to Ashbury High for a story of romance, mysterious new classmates, and the terrors of making it through your final year of high school.This is the story of Amelia and Riley, bad kids from bad Brookfield High who have transferred to Ashbury High for their final year. They've been in love since they were fourteen, they go out dancing every night, and sleep through school all day. And Ashbury can't get enough of them.Everyone's trying to get their attention; even teachers are dressing differently, trying to make their classes more interesting. Everyone wants to be cooler, tougher, funnier, hoping to be invited into their cool, self-contained world.
Ghosts Never Die (Haunted #4)
by Joel SutherlandEveryone in Evie's east-coast school is obsessed with Kill Screen, one of the scariest, most intense video games on the market! But no one has ever beat the game and many believe there must be a defect in the last level, making victory impossible to attain.When Evie finally figures out how to defeat the final ghost, the Wisp, her work is far from over, for as the first person to ever complete Kill Screen, she's unwittingly unleashed the Wisp into our world.
Ghosts in the Fog: The Untold Story of Alaska's WWII Invasion
by Samantha SeipleFew know the story of the Japanese invasion of Alaska during World War II--until now. <p><p> GHOSTS IN THE FOG is the first narrative nonfiction book for young adults to tell the riveting story of how the Japanese invaded and occupied the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. This fascinating little-known piece of American history is told from the point of view of the American civilians who were captured and taken prisoner, along with the American and Japanese soldiers who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of hand-to-hand combat during the war. <p> Complete with more than 80 photographs throughout and first person accounts of this extraordinary event, GHOSTS IN THE FOG is sure to become a must-read for anyone interested in World War II and a perfect tie-in for the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Ghosts I Have Been
by Richard PeckUpon discovering that she has the gift of Second Sight, Blossom also learns that whether glimpsing the future or traveling into the past, one is powerless to alter history.
The Ghost's Grave
by Peg Kehret<P>What Josh thought would be the dullest summer of his life, spent with his eccentric great-aunt, turns chilling when he meets the ghost of a coal miner killed in a mine explosion. <P>Willie has been waiting years for some kind soul to dig up his leg and rebury it with the rest of him—only then will he be at peace. <P>Josh agrees to do the grisly deed, but when he digs in the old cemetery, he finds more than Willie’s leg bones! Who buried the box of cash in the grave, and why? How far will that person go to get the money back?
Ghosts Bite Back (Rules for Vampires #2)
by Alex FoulkesRoald Dahl meets The Beast and the Bethany in this second exciting middle grade adventure following young vampire Leo as she strives to prove herself.A vampire and a ghost being friends is unheard of. It makes no sense. The two factions have despised one another for all eternity. But Leo the vampire and Minna the ghost have battled side-by-side: they&’re sisters-in-arms, they&’re best friends, and they&’ll have to work together to vanquish a new, deadly threat. Summoned to the Ghostly Realm for the murder of the Orphanmaster, Leo must complete three tasks to prove herself worthy of her unlife, each more treacherous than the last. Can Leo convince the Ghostly Realm of her innocence and earn her freedom, or will she be trapped there forever?
Ghosts Beneath Our Feet (Apple Paperback, An)
by Betty Ren WrightSomething chilling lurks underground, and two step-siblings must unite to uncover the truth in this &“engrossing mystery&” (Booklist). Katie knows that something eerie is happening in the old, deserted town where she, her stepbrother, and her newly widowed mother are spending the summer taking care of Uncle Frank. Sometimes, when Katie puts her ear to the ground in Uncle Frank&’s backyard, she hears a groaning noise that sounds almost human. But when a crippled ghost-girl appears to her out of the gloom in an abandoned mine, Katie is at once terrified and puzzled. Could the girl&’s chilling appearance have something to do with a tragic mining accident thirty years before? In a fiery climax, Katie and her rebellious stepbrother learn the truth about the past and discover things about each other that strengthen their fragile relationship.