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Moonlight and Mermaids: Charmseekers 10
by Georgie Adams Gwen MillwardCharmseeker Sesame Brown's tenth quest for the remaining four magical charms of Karisma takes her to Mermaid Rock, where she must journey beneath the waves to recover the next charm - the dolphin. Charmingly written stories and appealing characters in a beautifully imagined world with its own language.
Moonlight on the Magic Flute
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie head to 18th-century Austria, where they must find and help a musician by the name of Mozart. Decked out in the craziest outfits they’ve ever worn—including a wig for Jack and a giant hoopskirt for Annie!—the two siblings search an entire palace to no avail. Their hunt is further hampered by the appearance of a mischievous little boy who is determined to follow them everywhere. But when the boy lets the animals out of the palace zoo, Jack and Annie have to use the only magic at their disposal to save themselves and the naughty little fellow.Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #41, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #13: Moonlight on the Magic Flute. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Moonpenny Island
by Gilbert Ford Tricia SpringstubbReaders of Kate DiCamillo and Sheila Turnage will love Moonpenny Island, a middle grade novel of friendship and secrets by the beloved and acclaimed Tricia Springstubb.Moonpenny is a tiny island in a great lake. When the summer people leave and the ferries stop running, just the tried-and-true islanders are left behind. Flor and her best, her perfect friend, Sylvie, are the only eleven-year-olds for miles and miles--and Flor couldn't be happier. But come the end of summer, unthinkable things begin to happen. Sylvie is suddenly, mysteriously, whisked away to school on the mainland. Flor's mother leaves to take care of Flor's sick grandmother and doesn't come back. Her big sister has a secret, and Flor fears it's a dangerous one.Meanwhile, a geologist and his peculiar daughter arrive to excavate prehistoric trilobites, one of the first creatures to develop sight. Soon Flor is helping them. As her own ability to see her life on this little lump of limestone evolves, she faces truths about those she loves--and about herself--she never imagined.
Moonrise (Warriors: The New Prophecy #2)
by Erin HunterDarkness, air, water, and sky will come together. . . Several moons have passed since six cats set out from the forest on an urgent journey to save all their Clans. Now those six are traveling home again, but on their way through the mountains, they meet a tribe of wild cats who seem to have their own set of warrior ancestors . . . and their own mysterious prophecy to fulfill. Stormfur can't understand their strange fascination with him, but he knows the danger they face is real. Meanwhile, back in the forest, Firestar's daughter Leafpaw watches ThunderClan's world crumble around her, as the humans' terrible machines destroy more and more of their home. Will the questing cats make it back in time to save the Clans, or will they be too late? . . . and shake the forest to its roots.
Moonshadow the Derby Winner: Book 11
by Pippa FunnellMeet Tilly Redbrow, who doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too! When Derby winner Moonshadow arrives at Silver Shoe Farm, Tilly jumps at the chance to spend time with him. But Tilly isn't the only person interested in this top-class horse, and a sleepover at the stables reveals just how far some people are prepared to go to get close to him...From Pony Club to riding for the British team, and for every girl who has ever longed for a pony of her own, these delightful, warm and engaging stories are packed with Pippa Funnell's expert advice on everything you ever wanted to know about horses.
Moonshadow's Journey
by Gillian Lobel Karin LittlewoodFor the very first time, young Moonshadow is flying south. Grandfather is leading the swans as they travel to a warm place for the winter. But when a terrible storm strikes, not all the swans make it through. Though his heart is heavy, Moonshadow finds the strength to continue the journey. Gillian Lobel's beautifully written tale deals gently with loss and bereavement, while Karin Littlewood's enchanting paintings create a memorable world for young readers.
Moonshine
by Justin BentonSet in the Great Depression, a boy begins to question his and his father's illicit lifestyle brewing moonshine in the Tennessee wilderness and finds himself facing not only vengeful gangsters and a corrupt sheriff, but also the possibility of losing his Pa.To keep food on the table during the Great Depression, thirteen-year-old Cub helps his widower father illegally distill and sell moonshine, despite Prohibition. However, their relaxed business is interrupted when a gangster named Salvatore arrives and offers a once-in-a-lifetime distribution deal to Cub's father. Eager for a safer lifestyle, Cub decides to interfere with the gangster's negotiations and end the deal. However, this broken arrangement backfires, forcing Cub to make some business decisions before things turn deadly. In this coming-of-age historical adventure by a debut author, Cub must race against time to not only save his father's life, but also their future.
Moonshiner's Son
by Carolyn ReederTwelve-year-old Tom Higgins is learning the craft of making whiskey. Even though Prohibition forbids the production and sale of alcoholic beverages, Tom is determined to be a good apprentice. He is, after all, a moonshiner's son. His father has raised moonshining to an art, and Tom wants nothing more than to please this rough, distant man.Then a preacher comes to the wilds of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to rid Bad Camp Hollow of the "evils of liquor." This is when Tom and his father begin their campaign to match wits with the preacher and try to outsmart the law officers he calls in. Tom's father is eloquent in defense of a way of life long and respectfully lived by the Higgins family. But the preacher and his pretty daughter make a powerful case against it. And when drink causes a tragedy in the community, Tom Higgins is torn....
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11
by Brian Floca"We choose to go to the Moon.<P><P> We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too."<P> --John F. Kennedy, 1961<P> Simply told, grandly shown, here for a new generation of readers and explorers is the story of Apollo 11. Here are the steady astronauts, the ROAR of rockets, and the silence of the Moon. Here is a challenge met, a journey made, and a view of home, seen whole, from far away.<P> [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 2-3 at http://www.corestandards.org.]<P> Winner of the Sibert Honor
Moonstick: The Seasons Of The Sioux (Trophy Picture Bks.)
by John Sandford Eve Bunting"My father cuts a moon-counting stick that he keeps in our tipi. At the rising of the first moon he makes a notch in it. "A new beginning for the young buffalo, " he says. "And for us." In this beautifully written story by acclaimed author Eve Bunting, a young boy comes of age under the thirteen moons of the Sioux year. With each notch in his father's moon-counting stick, the boy marvels at the world around him, observing the sometimes subtle, sometimes remarkable changes in the seasons and in his own tribe's way of living. With rich and carefully researched paintings by artist John Sandford, "Moonstick: The Seasons of the Sioux is a glorious picture book about one boy's journey toward manhood.
Moony Luna / Luna, Lunita Lunera: Luna, Lunita Lunera
by Jorge ArguetaBilingual English/Spanish. A loving tale about a young girl afraid to go to school for the first time.No, no, I don't want to go to school! Five-year-old Luna isn't sure she wants to go school. For all she knows, there might be monsters there. But when her loving parents assure her that she'll have a wonderful time playing and learning, she agrees to give school a try. An understanding teacher and a group of friendly kids make Luna very, very glad she made the right decision. But what about the monsters? Américas Award winner Jorge Argueta has crafted a loving bilingual tale which all young school-goers will recognize as their own. Artist Elizabeth Gómez's luminous, humorous illustrations of Luna and her friends will keep little ones fascinated for a long time to come.
Moose Mania (Lucky Luke's Hunting Adventures)
by Kevin Lovegreen James Monroe Design Leif FedjeJoin Luke, his family, and their friends as they journey into the wilds of Alaska in search of majestic moose and giant bear. The ninth book in the Lucky Luke’s Hunting Adventures series proves to be another hit with outdoor adventure-loving kids. Dive in and see how Luke and the gang use their hunting skills, patience, and determination to take on everything the Alaskan wilderness can throw at them.
Moose Street
by Anne MazerWelcome to Moose Street Lena Rosen is eleven years old, and her life is pretty typical. From babysitting her little sister to spending time with friends to sticking up for the class outcast to sneaking off to buy candy from the corner store, she is just like all of the other kids on her block. Except for one thing--she's Jewish. Lena's family is the only one on all of Moose Street that isn't Catholic or Protestant. "You're the ones who killed Christ," her classmates tell her. Lena knows that they're wrong, but she can't help feeling different. Anne Mazer's captivating novel of youth, difference, and acceptance is a must-read.
Moose Tracks: Moose Tracks (A Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage Book)
by Mary CasanovaTwelve-year-old Seth wants to prove to his stepfather, the game warden, that he is responsible enough to use his shotgun on his own. Without permission, he takes matters into his own hands and shoots his first rabbit. He is worried about what his father will say when he finds out—and Seth himself is unsure of how he feels about it—but before he can confess, Seth&’s life is turned upside down. In the woods near his house, he sees poachers slaughter a moose cow and injure her calf. Rather than tell his stepfather about the incident, Seth tries to save the calf, but the poachers know who he is and threaten his family. Can he rescue the moose and bring the poachers to justice? He has to try.
Moose and the Smelly Sneakers (Life in the Doghouse)
by Crystal Velasquez Danny Robertshaw Ron DantaInspired by a real dog from Danny & Ron&’s Rescue from the popular documentary, Life in the Doghouse, this second book in a sweet chapter book series follows an irrepressible puppy who&’s hard to train—a great fit for fans of W. Bruce Cameron&’s Puppy Tales series.Moose is an adorable loaf-like puppy who loves his new home with Jeannie and her family. And one of his favorite things to do is explore all of the scents in the house, from forgotten snacks to new toys to extra-smelly sneakers. But his family seems to have lots of rules that he doesn&’t understand, and &“no&” is quickly becoming his least favorite word. Jeannie had been asking her parents to get a puppy for years, and they finally agreed on two conditions: that she help train and care for him, and that she works to improve her grade in science. But Moose doesn&’t seem to understand any of the words Jeannie tries to teach him, and she has no idea what topic to pick for her science project. That is, until she has an idea for how to turn her project into a way to solve both her and Moose&’s problems with training at the same time.
Moose: Moose (The Puppy Place #23)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home! Charles is determined to help Moose, a giant Great Dane puppy. The problem is that this huge pup is scared of everything-loud noises, other dogs, even his own shadow! Charles has a lot of work cut out for him. With the help of his Aunt Amanda, Charles figures out a way to slowly get the dog adjusted to scary noises and fast movements. Once Moose is trained, his original owners are happy to take him back.
Morace's Story
by Kaaron WarrenBotanica is the island, but all of Botanica is taken up by the Tree. When Morace and other students set out to walk around the Tree, a five year journey, he has no idea what lies ahead. Little does he know the risks his teacher, Lillah, will have to take to keep him alive, and the dangers he will face himself to save her life.A young teen companion book to Walking the Tree.
Morax the Wrecking Menace: Series 24 Book 3
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Morax is an incredibly powerful new Beast with a spiky armoured shell and razor-sharp teeth. In this series, Tom's Golden Armour has been placed under a wicked spell and Tom is being controlled by an old enemy. Can Elenna defeat the Beast while also battling to save her friend? There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Enchanted Armour series - don't miss out! Electro the Storm Bird; Fluger the Sightless Slitherer; Morax the Wrecking Menace; Krokol the Father of Fear.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
More Adventures of the Great Brain
by John D. FitzgeraldThis second book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.Has Tom, a.k.a. the Great Brain, given up his con-artist ways for a bicycle? Not for long. Soon the Great Brain is back to his old tricks, swindling and trading, and even convincing the whole town there's a prehistoric monster on the loose. But when someone robs the bank, even the police are stumped. Can the Great Brain solve the crime and put the crooks behind bars?From the Trade Paperback edition.
More Adventures of the Superkids, Reader Level 4
by Pleasant T. Rowland Loretta Lustig Meryl HendersonSuperkids have been helping students enjoy reading for years. This reader provides students opportunities to practice core skills.
More Big Nate! 3-Book Collection: Big Nate Goes for Broke, Big Nate Flips Out, Big Nate: In the Zone (Big Nate)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!Big Nate's zany adventures continue in his second awesome three-book collection. Included are the New York Times bestselling novels Big Nate Goes for Broke, Big Nate Flips Out, and Big Nate: In the Zone. Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
More Conflicts: 15 More Masterpieces of Struggle and Conflict
by Burton GoodmanThis book contains 15 outstanding stories of high literary quality. As the title suggests, each selection in this volume deals with a conflict. Conflict! The word brings to mind images of fierce struggles, pitched battles. But while confrontation is the soul of conflict, there are many different kinds of conflicts. There is, of course, the conflict between sworn enemies or hated rivals. There may be conflict over values and ideas. Sometimes conflict is played out in a character's mind or becomes a violent clash with a force of nature. All these conflicts, and more, are represented here.
More Creatures and Characters: Drawing Awesomely Wild, Wacky, and Funny Animals
by Timothy YoungA professional artist and animator shows kids how to unleash their imagination on the page. Learn how to use a variety of artistic styles to draw all kinds of funny animals, from fuzzy bunnies and bears to fantasy creatures. With dozens of process drawings as examples, this children’s book illustrator demonstrates techniques to conceptualize, sketch, and draw humorous animals with pen and pencil. This tutorial goes beyond the basic step-by-step method, showing children not just how to draw, but how to build their creative confidence.
More Encounters: 15 More Stirring Tales and Exciting Encounters
by Burton GoodmanThis book contains 15 outstanding stories, each of recognized literary value. Within these pages you will find time-honored authors, as well as present-day writers. You will find, too, that many countries and cultures are represented.
More Girls Who Rocked the World: Heroines from Ada Lovelace to Misty Copeland
by Michelle Roehm Mccann David HahnFrom the inspiring author of Girls Who Rocked the World comes another comprehensive collection of true, inspiring profiles of successful young women throughout history who made their mark on the world before turning twenty.Young women today crave strong, independent role models to look to for motivation. In the follow-up to the bestseller Girls Who Rocked the World, More Girls Who Rocked the World offers a fun and uplifting collection of influential stories with forty-five more movers and shakers who made a difference before turning twenty. From Annie Oakley and Queen Victoria to Malala Yousafzai and Adele—each with her own incredible story of how she created life-changing opportunities for herself and the world—you’ll get to know these capable queens of empires and courageous icons of entertainment. Also included are profiles of gutsy teenagers who are out there rocking the world right now and personal aspirations from today’s young women.