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Lupo and the Curse at Buckingham Palace: Book 2
by Aby KingIt's the Queen's birthday, and the palace is ready to celebrate. But the discovery of an ancient curse threatenes to spoil the plans - for ever. Can Lupo and his friends get to the bottom of a mysterious curse which was brought to Buckingham Palace from ancient Egypt? That is ... before Vulcan gets his paws on it! And this time, brave Lupo faces another opponent in the form of a sleek and formidable queen cat called Ebony who has designs on becoming the next queen of England. Full of animal mayhem and adventure, Lupo's second book will delight all fans of the royal family - especially baby Prince George - and anyone who enjoys classic animal stories.
Lupo and the Lost Pirate of Kensington Palace: Book 4
by Aby KingFilm rights have been optioned to a major UK film company in this series about the palaces and the animals who share them with the ever-popular royals.This fourth book in Aby King's exciting series is set at the royal residences of Balmoral and Hampton Court. Lupo and his friends untangle a Tudor riddle of the lost Golden Hind. A legendary monster of the deep will help lead the way to a lost palace and treasure galore. Lupo will have to hurry though or else he may miss the Coronation! A treasure trove of a story with excitement, danger and heroics.
Lupo and the Secret of Windsor Castle: Book 1
by Aby KingLupo is out for a walk with Nanny and the Prince in Kensington Gardens when he is lured into the web of a terrible crime. Cyrus the swan has been attacked, and some precious royal treasure is missing. Lupo is innocent but his reputation is in tatters. Can he prove his innocence? Meanwhile, his rival, Vulcan the corgi is plotting to take over the realm. Animals take sides in a classic battle of good versus evil, involving journeys through underground tunnels, down the hallowed corridors of historic palaces, and in the staterooms of the most important people of the land. At the heart of this story is the irresistible bond between Lupo and the baby prince.
Lupo and the Thief at the Tower of London: Book 3
by Aby KingThe royal family are disturbed by the shocking news that there has been a break-in at the Tower of London - everything has been stolen, including the crown jewels. The adults say it's a human matter, but Lupo has an especially bad feeling about this particular crime. He and Kitty take matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, something is stirring in the Thames - a creature who has been hiding in the sewers for hundreds of years. A creature with revenge on its mind ...
The Lurking Lima Bean (Night Frights #2)
by Joe McGeeIn this second installment in the spooky and silly series that&’s perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a girl&’s dinner comes back to haunt her!Wolver Hollow is not a normal town. The adults are too busy shuffling off to work at the old coffin factory to notice or care, but the kids know all about monsters, ghosts, and strange lights in the sky. Strange things happen in Wolver Hollow. Creepy things. Madeline Harper does not like lima beans and she&’s not afraid to make that clear. But when she gets sent to bed for not eating her vegetables, she&’ll find something far worse than her mother&’s frustration. A lima bean scorned is a terrible thing and it will not stop until Madeline Harper eats her vegetables!
Lyddie
by Katherine PatersonFrom two-time Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson.When Lyddie and her younger brother are hired out as servants to help pay off their family farm's debts, Lyddie is determined to find a way to reunite her family once again. Hearing about all the money a girl can make working in the textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, she makes her way there, only to find that her dreams of returning home may never come true.Includes an all-new common core aligned educator's guide."Rich in historical detail...a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth." —The Horn Book, starred review"Lyddie is full of life, full of lives, full of reality." —The New York Times Book ReviewAn ALA Notable Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Booklist Editor's Choice American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists" School Library Journal Best Book Parents magazine Best Book
Lyddie
by Katherine PatersonWhen ten-year-old Lyddie and her younger brother are hired out as servants to help pay off their family farm's debts. Lyddie is determined to find a way to reunite her family. A story of determination and personal growth, "Lyddie" has already established itself as a classic.
Lydia the Reading Fairy (The School Day Fairies #3)
by Daisy MeadowsIt's time for Jack Frost to learn his lesson! Best friends Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker usually only get to spend vacations and holidays with each other. But for a special week, they'll both be going to the same school! It's a good thing the two friends are together. Jack Frost is causing trouble at the Fairyland School--and the School Day Fairies need help! Rachel and Kirsty can read Jack Frost like a book. They know he has Lydia's reading badge, and they want him to give it back!
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Junior Novelization
by Bernard WaberThis funny junior novelization is based on the major motion picture Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, inspired by the beloved children’s books by Bernard Waber!When the Primm family moves to New York City and into the house on East 88th Street, they are surprised to find a crocodile living in their attic. But Lyle isn’t a regular crocodile—he’s playful, and friendly, and he can sing!Read all about Lyle and the Primms’ adventures in this junior novel featuring eight pages of full-color film stills.
Lyra and Bon Bon and the Mares from S.M.I.L.E.
by G. M. BerrowA My Little Pony chapter book filled with adventure and intrigue featuring fan favorites Lyra and Bon Bon.© 2016 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
Lyra's Oxford: His Dark Materials (His Dark Materials)
by Philip PullmanAn exciting new tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga. This collectible hardcover volume includes a short story by Mr. Pullman, plus a fold-out map of Oxford and various "souvenirs" from the past. The book is illustrated throughout with woodcut illustrations by John Lawrence.From the Hardcover edition.
Lyrics Pathetic & Humorous from A to Z
by Edmund DulacA treasure for readers and book lovers of all ages, this dazzling children's alphabet is graced by the work of Edmund Dulac, a preeminent twentieth-century illustrator. Dulac provides a limerick for each letter of the alphabet, in addition to twenty-four related illustrations of people and animals in whimsical situations.Dulac possessed an endearing gift for caricature, and his use of jewel-toned, glowing colors adds vivid life to these fantasy images. A facsimile of an extremely valuable 1906 edition, this volume faithfully re-creates the original publication's luminous splendor.
Lyttle Lies: The Pudding Problem (Lyttle Lies Ser. #1)
by Joe BergerSam is a habitual liar. He would rather skirt the truth, and avoid trouble, than be completely honest. However, he soon finds out that in trying to avoid trouble, not telling the truth gets him in to all sorts of scrapes! His Mum, Dad, Sister and Grandpa would like him to be more honest - but will Sam ever learn?
M.C. Higgins, the Great (Multicultural Library)
by Virginia HamiltonHamilton's classic coming-of-age tale about a young man who must choose between supporting his tight-knit family and pursuing his own dreams <P><P> Mayo Cornelius Higgins sits on his gleaming, forty-foot steel pole, towering over his home on Sarah's Mountain. Stretched before him are rolling hills and shady valleys. But behind him lie the wounds of strip mining, including a mountain of rubble that may one day fall and bury his home. <P> M.C. dreams of escape for himself and his family. And, one day, atop his pole, he thinks he sees it -- two strangers are making their way toward Sarah's Mountain. One has the ability to make M.C.'s mother famous. And the other has the kind of freedom that M.C. has never even considered.<P> Newbery Medal Winner<P> National Book Award
M Is for Maple Syrup: A Vermont Alphabet
by Cynthia Furlong ReynoldsThis alphabet book opens Vermont's history, culture, and landscape to young readers through a two-tiered approach. With rhyming verses and colorful pages that focus on the flora and fauna specific to Vermont (And Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream), this book entertains as it educates.
M is for Movement
by Innosanto NagaraHere is the story of a child born at the dawn of a social movement.At first the protests were in small villages and at universities. But then they spread. People drew sustenance from other social movements in other countries. And then the unthinkable happened.The protagonist in this fictionalized children's memoir is a witness and a participant, fearful sometimes, brave sometimes too, and when things change, this child who is now an adult is as surprised as anyone.
Ma and Pa Dracula (Apple Paperback, An)
by Ann M. MartinJonathan thinks his parents are normal—but he&’s about to see the light of dayNine-year-old Jonathan is convinced that sleeping during the day and waking at night is what every kid does—especially if your parents work at a blood bank all night. But when he breaks his parents&’ rules and sneaks outside during the daytime, he meets Tobi, a neighborhood girl who fills him in on the truth about telephones, TV, and school. Shocked at his discovery, Jonathan confronts his parents, who tell him the truth about their nocturnal life.Determined to fit into the daytime world, he convinces his parents to let him go to school and make friends. But it isn&’t easy being the new kid—especially when your parents are vampires whose supplies from the blood bank are getting low. Maybe inviting his friends over wasn&’t such a good idea after all. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
Mabel and Sam at Home: One Brave Journey in Three Adventures
by Linda Urban&“[A] highly recommended tribute to the imagination. . . . Delightful pictures and three clever and entertaining stories.&” —Booklist (starred review) This playful and endearing book celebrates imaginative play as Mabel and Sam move into a new house and make it their own. They sail the high seas of their new home; tour the intriguing museum of their living room; journey through outer space to the safety of their own beds; and discover how far afield—and how close to home—imagination can take them. Funny and engaging, this celebration of moving in and settling in is both heart-warming and house-warming. &“Young readers will be inspired to mimic Mabel and Sam&’s adventures in their own homes.&” —School Library Connection &“Brims with reassuring humor and lovely graphic nuances.&” —Publishers Weekly
Mabel Jones and the Doomsday Book
by Will MabbittDelivering belly laughs and heart-stopping action in equal measure, this third installment of the Mabel Jones saga is an excellent family read-aloud.Trapped in the Noo World, Mabel Jones is determined to make the most of her time in this strange future run by animals. Her next mission: find the Doomsday Book, a guidebook used to wipe out humanity. If Mabel learns what happened to her species, there's a chance she can prevent its extinction. But an elusive creature known as Von Klaar is also after the book . . . can Mabel find it before it lands in the wrong hands? Join Mabel and her crewmates as they race Von Klaar to the sacred city of Otom. Hoomankind depends on it!From the Hardcover edition.
Mabuhay!: A Graphic Novel
by Zachary SterlingFrom rising star Zachary Sterling comes a humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel that celebrates food, family, and folklore.Can two kids save the world and work their family food truck?First-generation Filipino siblings JJ and Althea struggle to belong at school. JJ wants to fit in with the crowd, while Althea wants to be accepted as she is. To make matters worse, they have to help their parents run the family food truck by dressing up as a dancing pig and passing out samples. Ugh! And their mom is always pointing out lessons from Filipino folklore -- annoying tales they've heard again and again. But when witches, ogres, and other creatures from those same stories threaten their family, JJ and Althea realize that the folklore may be more real that they'd suspected. Can they embrace who they really are and save their family?
Mac Cracks The Code (Mac B. , Kid Spy #4)
by Mac Barnett Mike LoweryThe Queen of England calls on Mac B. once again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his arch-nemesis, the KGB man... and the world headquarters of Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video Game World Championships? With Mike Lowery's signature illustrations on every page, historical facts woven throughout, and of course intrigue, history, hilarity and more, catch the latest in this totally smart, wholly original, side-splittingly funny series from the wildly talented author Mac Barnett.
Mac Cracks the Code (Mac B., Kid Spy #4)
by Mac BarnettMac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett!The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his arch-nemesis, the KGB man... and the world headquarters of Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video Game World Championships?With Mike Lowery's signature illustrations on every page, historical facts woven throughout, and of course intrigue, history, hilarity and more, catch the latest in this totally smart, wholly original, side-splittingly funny series from the wildly talented author Mac Barnett.
Mac Saves the World (Mac B., Kid Spy)
by Mac BarnettMac B. is on another secret mission in this totally true kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett!The Queen of England calls on her trusty spy, Mac B., once again. This time, Mac must navigate secret tunnels beneath the Berlin Wall in order to retrieve cheat codes from a Soviet scientist. Floppy disk in hand, our hero finds himself trapped in East Germany, stuck between the wall and the Stasi. How will he escape? Well it is 1989, and walls do fall down.
Mac Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1)
by Mac Barnett Mike LoweryBefore Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid.And while he was a kid, he was a spy. Not just any spy. But a spy...for the Queen of England. James Bond meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking new fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure...but will he find it in time? From secret identities to Karate hijinks, this fast-paced, witty and historically inspired chapter book will keep readers guessing until the very last page. With full-color illustrations and fascinating historical facts masterfully sprinkled throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, history and humor. Discover this totally smart and side-splittingly funny new series, and experience what it's really like to be a kid spy.
Macarons at Midnight: A Wish Novel (Scholastic Inc Pbk Novels Ser.)
by Suzanne NelsonWhen Lise Santos stumbles into a bakery's midnight taste test, she meets a supercute boy. He's as sweet as the macarons they share, and Lise is totally smitten. She's pretty sure he is, too -- but they never get a chance to exchange names. Now Lise has to find him again.... When Lise finally discovers who her mystery guy is, he's not at all what she expected -- and suddenly they don't get along anymore! Things become even more complicated when her friend Viv starts to express interest in him. Now Lise's head and heart are all in a jumble. Can she gather the courage to admit her true feelings ... or is this a recipe for total disaster?