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The Mailbox
by Audrey ShaferVernon Culligan had been dead to the town of Draydon, Virginia, so long that when the crusty Vietnam vet finally died, only one person noticed. Twelve-year-old Gabe grew up in the foster care system until a social worker located his Uncle Vernon two years before. When he comes home to discover that his uncle has died of a heart attack, he's terrifed of going back into the system--so he tells no one. The next day, he discovers a strange note in his mailbox: I HAVE A SECRET. DO NOT BE AFRAID. And his uncle's body is gone. Thus begins a unique correspondence destined to save the two people that depended on Vernon for everything. Through flashbacks, we learn about Gabe and Vernon's relationship, and how finding each other saved them both from lives of suffering. But eventually, Vernon's death will be discovered, and how will Gabe and the mystery note writer learn to move forward? THE MAILBOX is not a story about death--though it begins with a death. It's also not a story about Vietnam vets, although the author works with Vietnam veterans and wrote this novel, in part, to illuminate their sacrifices and suffering. THE MAILBOX is a story about connections--about how two people in need can save each other.From the Hardcover edition.
The Mailbox Tree
by Rebecca Lim Kate GordonWith sea-levels rising, and the land deforested, over-mined, and affected by bushfires and drought—Tasmania is increasingly marooned, its people abandoned. Nyx's father wants them to leave while they still can, but for Nyx, West Hobart is all she's ever known and where her mother is buried. She seeks solace in the single surviving tree near her home—an 80-foot pine that has defied all odds. Bea, too, finds solace in the tree, and facing a move to the mainland herself, leaves a despairing note, wedged into a hole in its trunk. Nyx finds the note and writes back. But Nyx and Bea don't realize how special their tree truly is . . .
The Maker's Guide to Building Robots: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ordering Parts, Using Sensors and Lights, Programming, and More
by Raúl Laperia Andreu MarsalDiscover that our lives are surrounded by robots. Learn what they are, where they come from and their importance today as well as meeting some of the most famous robots in history! You see them at the movies and on TV, but you also have them in the kitchen and on your computer. They help us to forecast the weather, they adjust the fridge temperature and they vacuum the dust from our homes in our absence. Robots are everywhere! But we love this invasion. Little by little, these creatures have almost become our best friends. That’s why you need to get to know them well, to know how they work and what their use is. You will find all this and much more in this book. In addition, you will learn how to build your own robot. That’s a good plan, right? Quick! Find your favorite seat, get yourself comfy, open this book, and say hello to our robots!
The Mallow Marsh Monster (The\goolz Next Door Ser.)
by Gary GhislainIn this second book in the comic-horror The Goolz Next Door series, twelve-year-old Harold and his quirky neighbors contend with a legendary monster that lives in the nearby Mallow Marsh.Immediately picking up where A Bad Night for Bullies left off, Harold is now an official member of the Goolz team, comprised of eccentric horror author Frank Goolz and his daughters Suzie and Ilona (who is also Harold's kinda-sorta girlfriend). A set of twins has come to the Goolz for help in finding their missing mother, whom they believe has been taken by the monster rumored to live in the Mallow Marsh. When the (very real) monster bites Harold, his bizarre symptoms cause him to fear he is transforming into a monster himself. Then Suzie is taken, and it's up to Harold and Ilona to save her, prevent the formation of future marsh monsters, and stop Harold's own frightening transformation.
The Maloneys' Magical Weatherbox
by Nigel QuinlanNeil and Lizzie's Dad is a Weatherman. But not the boring kind that you see on TV. He's one of the people who make sure that the Seasons change every year. But this year the Autumn hasn't arrived. Who is stopping it. Why? And can Neil and Lizzie help their father bring in the Autumn before it's too late?This is a rich, magical fantasy adventure from a talented debut author - a story that readers are sure to fall in love with.
The Maloneys' Magical Weatherbox
by Nigel QuinlanNeil and Liz Maloney have a secret: Their father is the keeper of the Weatherbox, a magical phone booth that rings four times a year, signaling the changing of the seasons. But this summer when the family gathers to send off the season, the phone doesn't ring and autumn does not arrive. Instead a mysterious tourist of magic shows up at their doorstep, along with two nonsensical hags and one cat-shaped bog beast. The only one not taken by surprise is their neighbor Mrs. Fitzgerald, who seems to be able to make the elements of weather itself do her bidding. Now it's up to Neil and Liz to discover the source of Mrs. Fitzgerald's power and before all weather breaks loose.
The Mammoth Academy
by Neal LaytonOscar and his sister, Arabella, are starting their first year at the Mammoth Academy. Oscar isn't fond of schoolwork, but he loves learning outdoor sports and becoming best friends with Fox. Things are going wonderfully, until the cook's oranges are stolen and Oscar spots some MYSTERIOUS TRACKS. Whatever made the MYSTERIOUS TRACKS has only two feet. Could it be those wild and dangerous animals called humans?
The Mammoth Book of Graphic Novels for Minecrafters: Three Unofficial Adventures for Minecrafters (Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafter)
by Cara StevensPackaged Together for the First Time, the Second Three Installments of Sky Pony&’s Redstone Junior High Series! When quiet farm girl Pixel receives an acceptance letter from the prestigious academy for gifted students, Redstone Junior High, she is thrilled! Little does Pixel know that the school's long history of safety is about to take an unsettling turn. The adventures that unfold will test Pixel's courage, reveal a unique and precious gift that she never knew she had, and help her create friendships that will change the course of her life. This bind up contains the following graphic novels: When Endermen Attack Curse of the Sand Witches When Pigmen Fly The Mammoth Book of Graphic Novels for Minecrafters will captivate readers of all ages who love playing Minecraft and love stories full of action, adventure, and bravery. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Mammoth Book of Really Silly Jokes: Humour for the whole family (The Mammoth Bks.)
by Geoff TibballsThe biggest and best collection of jokes for all the family to enjoy. 8,000 rib-ticklers, covering every subject under the sun from Aardvarks to Zombies, including chicken jokes, doctor-doctor jokes, elephant jokes, horror jokes, knock-knock jokes, excruciating puns, riddles, school jokes, sports jokes and waiter jokes. Most of the jokes are sharp one-liners but there is also a scattering of slightly longer stories.
The Man Who Dreamed of Elk Dogs: & Other Stories from Tipi
by Paul GobleIn this beautifully illustrated book by award-winning author Paul Goble, readers can discover the fascinating story of how horses first appeared to the tribes of the American Plains. In his final collection of &“stories from the tipi,&” Goble features a collection of 23 traditional stories from the Blackfoot, Lakota, Assiniboin, Pawnee, and Cheyenne nations. This book features a foreword by Lauren &“Candy&” Waukau-Villagomez, an educator and author of works on the oral traditions and storytelling of the North American tribes.
The Man Who Invented Roller Skates
by Laura F. NielsenRegarded as a mechanical genius, John Joseph Merlin is sadly remembered most for a party at the Carlisle House, where he careened into the hostesses' plate glass mirror, wearing his newly invented roller skates, and playing the violin.
The Man Who Loved Clowns
by June Rae WoodThirteen-year-old Delrita, whose unhappy life has caused her to hide from the world, loves her uncle Punky but sometimes feels ashamed of his behavior because he has Down's syndrome.
The Man Who Loved Clowns
by June Rae WoodDelrita likes being invisible. If no one notices her, then no one willnotice her uncle Punky either. Punky is a grown man with a child's mind. Delrita loves him dearly and can't stand people making fun of his Down's syndrome. But when tragedy strikes, Delrita's quiet life—and Punky's—are disrupted forever. Can she finally learn to trust others, for her own sake and Punky's? This story captures the joy and sorrow that come when we open our hearts to love. .
The Man Who Loved Clowns
by June Rae WoodDelrita likes being invisible. If no one notices her, then no one willnotice her uncle Punky either. Punky is a grown man with a child's mind. Delrita loves him dearly and can't stand people making fun of his Down's syndrome. But when tragedy strikes, Delrita's quiet life--and Punky's--are disrupted forever. Can she finally learn to trust others, for her own sake and Punky's? This story captures the joy and sorrow that come when we open our hearts to love.
The Man Who Was Poe
by AviThis heart-stopping historical mystery from plot-master Avi will reach the wide audience it deserves with its fresh and compelling new cover treatment!The night Edmund's twin sister, Sis, goes missing, the streets of nineteenth-century Providence, Rhode Island, are filled with menacing shadows. As Edmund frantically searches the city, he tries to make sense of what happened: He only left Sis alone long enough to buy bread. How did she vanish in the mere minutes he was gone? Just as Edmund is about to lose hope of finding her, a stranger appears out of the mist and offers to help. But the man is gloomy and full of secrets. He seems to need Edmund to carry out plans of his own. Can Edmund trust him? And if he doesn't take the chance, how will he ever find his sister?
The Man With No Face: Tremors
by David Kearney John YeomanThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
The Man from Pomegranate Street: Book 17
by Caroline LawrenceSeptember AD 81. Flavia and her friends learn of the mysterious and sudden death of the Emperor Titus. Was his death natural? Or was it murder? As the four detectives investigate this mystery, they little dream how much their lives - as well as the future of Italy - will be changed as a result.
The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. (Archie Comics Presents)
by Archie SuperstarsTHE MAN FROM R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. is the first of a chronological collection of titles featuring the adventurous take on Archie Andrews and friends. This is presented in the new higher-end format of Archie Comics Presents, which offers 200+ pages at a value while taking a design cue from successful all-ages graphic novels.The villainous Mad Doctor Doom and his organization C.R.U.S.H. have targeted the students of Riverdale High with a devious plan to turn them into the Walking Dazed! Now it's up to special agent Archie Andrews and his team at R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. to stop them!
The Man in the Iron Mask
by Alexandre Dumas Robin M. AionaBring the Classics To Life. These novels have been adapted into 10 short chapters that will excite the reluctant reader as well as the enthusiastic one. Key words are defined and used in context. Multiple-choice questions require the student to recall specific details, sequence the events, draw inferences from story context, develop another name for the chapter, and choose the main idea.
The Man in the Moon Must Die
by Jeff BredenbergA media mogul is targeted by his own clone in this near-future cyberpunk thriller from the author of the Merquan Chronicles. What do a cunning old man, a code-slopper gone rogue, a pair of lowlife tech-runners, a sexually frustrated AI, and a hermaphrodite underworld boss have in common? They&’re all out to get Benito Funcitti, owner of the first lunar resort: Fun City. Oh, who&’s that old man? He&’s Benito Funcitti too, thanks to a TeleCompositor &“accident&” that left behind a double who shouldn&’t exist. With two Benitos squaring off, the adventure is sure to include daring, fun, and maybe a little something on the side. Jeff Bredenberg&’s classic of 1980s cyberpunk has been refurbished for modern audiences, presenting an image of the near future that&’s both divergent and immediate.
The Man of Steel: Superman and the Man of Gold (The\man Of Steel Ser.)
by Paul WeissburgAgain and again, BOOSTER GOLD conveniently beats SUPERMAN to the punch in stopping the villains and saving the day, making the MAN OF STEELE wonder if this new hero is as all glitter and no gold . . .
The Mandalorian Season 2 Junior Novel
by Joe SchreiberRelive the excitement of the second season of Star Wars: The Mandalorian! The Mandalorian and Grogu continue their journey to find more of Grogu's kind as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era following the fall of the Empire. They will encounter strange creatures, mysterious Jedi, old friends, and the sinister Moff Gideon, who wants the Child for his own purposes.... This is the way!
The Mandalorian: Season 1: Volume 1 (Screen Comix)
by RH DisneyStar Wars: The Mandalorian Screen Comix is a graphic novel-style retelling with full-color images and dialogue from the show!The adventures of the Mandalorian, a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, are now retold in the new Screen Comix format! The mysterious Mandalorian walks a thin line between right and wrong far from the authority of the New Republic in the epic addition to the Star Wars universe, available now on Disney+. Star Wars: The Mandalorian Screen Comix is a 320-paged graphic novel-style retelling of the first four episodes of the first season, featuring final frames and dialogue from the series in vibrant full color, will delight fans of all ages.
The Mandalorian: The Rescue (Screen Comix)
by RH DisneyA graphic novel-style retelling with full-color images and dialogue from Star Wars: The Mandalorian on Disney+! After rescuing the child from the Empire, The Mandalorian Din Djarin has vowed to reunite Grogu with the mysterious Jedi. But while on his quest, Moff Gideon and his dark troopers recapture Grogu and take him aboard an Imperial Starcruiser! Will the Mandalorian and his allies Cara Dune, Boba Fett, and Bo-Katan be able to rescue Grogu? This 80-paged graphic novel features a complete retelling of Chapter 16: The Rescue from the Star Wars: The Mandalorian series on Disney+. With final frames and dialogue from the series in vibrant full color, This Screen Comix will delight boys and girls ages 8 to 11 and Star Wars fans of all ages.
The Mane Event (My Little Pony)
by Perdita FinnWhen Canterlot High has a musical showcase, it's the perfect opportunity for the Equestria Girls' new band to perform. But another group - the Dazzlings - are determined to turn the friendly showcase into a Battle of the Bands!Can the Equestria Girls win? And do the Dazzlings want more than to be the best band...