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Nimrod the Circus Pony: Book 10
by Pippa FunnellMeet Tilly Redbrow, who doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too! When circus pony Nimrod arrives at Silver Shoe Farm, Tilly and her friends can't wait to see what tricks he can perform. But Nimrod is no ordinary pony and there are more surprises in store than any of them believed possible!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.
Nina Soni, Former Best Friend (Nina Soni #1)
by Kashmira ShethNina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams—or resolve the chaos that often results.Nina tried as hard as she could but still somehow forgot about her school project. Fortunately, a class lesson about Alexander Fleming suggests how she might make a great discovery—and thus a great project! But with little sister Kavita's birthday party right around the corner, and her longtime friendship with Jay on the rocks, Nina has a lot to keep track of.Middle grade readers are sure to relate to author Nina Soni and her entertaining efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. Perfect for STEAM enthusiasts.
Nina Soni, Halloween Queen (Nina Soni #4)
by Kashmira ShethNina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams—or resolve the chaos that often results.Halloween brings out Nina Soni's competitive spirit. Her friend Jay has a great costume planned, so—of course—Nina has to come up with an even better idea. A bunch of old boxes in the basement inspires her to create an impressively scary haunted house, for which she can charge admission. So what could possibly go wrong for the Halloween Queen?Middle grade readers are sure to relate to author Nina Soni and her entertaining efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. Perfect for STEAM enthusiasts.
Nina Soni, Master of the Garden (Nina Soni #3)
by Kashmira ShethNina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams—or resolve the chaos that often results.It's Take Your Child to Work Day, and Nina, Kavita, and Jay are all going to work with Mom, a landscape architect, to learn how to start a garden. Naturally that's not enough for Nina, who quickly develops big plans for a business selling the vegetables she plans to grow. But her plans don't include managing the problems that inevitably arise, including rabbits, slugs, mosquitos, and more!Middle grade readers are sure to relate to author Nina Soni and her entertaining efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. Perfect for STEAM enthusiasts.
Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess
by Kashmira ShethWhen family visit from India, Nina Soni has the opportunity to be the perfect hostess—but her annoying cousin Montu and her own assumptions and intentions may complicate matters.Nina&’s grandmother is coming to visit, all the way from India. It&’s hard, only getting to see her grandparents on carefully timed video calls, scheduled to manage that ten-and-a-half hour time difference. But now Dadi is going to stay for several weeks! Nina can&’t wait to see Dadi—but then it turns out that Montu, her annoying cousin, will also be coming. It&’s challenging enough to manage her little sister, but Nina has gotten used to that, and even come to appreciate many of Kavita&’s eccentricities. Still, it will be fun to introduce her extended family to life and friends in Madison, Wisconsin, and Nina is determined to become the perfect hostess. Surely, she can manage to plan a lovely visit, with the help of the lists she makes in her journal.
Nina Soni, Sister Fixer (Nina Soni #2)
by Kashmira ShethNina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams—or resolve the chaos that often results.A long rainy stretch during spring break has Nina restless and hungry for a new project and aggravated with little sister Kavita's embarrassing behavior. Then, a fresh pile of dirt is delivered to the neighbor's house for a landscaping project. It's too tempting to resist. Can Nina fix Kavita and create something amazing at the same time? Middle grade readers are sure to relate to author Nina Soni and her entertaining efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. Perfect for STEAM enthusiasts.
Nina Soni, Snow Spy
by Kashmira ShethLovable, distractable Nina Soni and her friends and family return in another entertaining tale of big plans gone awry and amusing solutions with unexpected consequences. A long weekend and lots of snow sounds like a recipe for super-special fun to Nina. Best friend Jay is going skiing with his cousins, which is a little disappointing, but some family friends are going to visit and they've got two kids right about the ages of Nina and little sister Kavita. When Nina notices a strange car stopping at the house of neighbors she knows are out of town, she decides that it's time to be a Snow Spy--complete with a Snow Spy Snow Fort, to be built by Nina, Kavita, and new friends Priya and Nayan. Maybe together they can keep an eye on the neighborhood and figure out what MP (Mystery Person) is up to.
Nina Under Arrest: A Birmingham Children's Crusade Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Anitra Butler-NgugiIt's May 1963, and twelve-year-old Nina Norris is answering a call from civil rights leaders in Birmingham, Alabama. Black Americans are demanding the right to vote, but adults who protest risk losing their jobs. So, children are protesting in their place. As Nina prepares for her day, she knows she will likely be arrested and put in jail, but it&’s a price she is willing to pay so that all people can have a say in their government. Readers can learn the real story of the Birmingham Children&’s Crusade from the nonfiction back matter in this Girls Survive story. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts are also provided.
Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox (Secret Society of Rebel Girls)
by Marti Dumas Rebel Girls"Girls running for office, secret leadership lessons from the past, and a dash of mysterious mailbox magic? Yes please!" —Kate Messner, New York Times best-selling author of Breakout and the History Smashers series A school election.A mysterious mailbox. And a letter from . . . Cleopatra? Middle school is so weird. Nina is determined to help her best friend Maya win the race for 6th grade representative. But when she uses her robotics skills to spy on Maya’s opponent, the girls wind up in detention. There, they are asked to write a letter to a woman from history. Nina pours her heart out to Cleopatra, and instead of throwing the letter away so her parents don’t find it, she slips it into a battered old mailbox she and Maya find in the woods. It was all just a game . . . until a giant scroll arrives at Nina’s house, signed by Cleopatra herself! Do the girls really have a pen pal from 2,000 years ago? Will their friend Zoe ever speak to them again? Why is their science teacher acting so oddly? And what on Earth is a time taco? Original story and characters by Anna McCleery
Nine Doors (Orca Currents)
by Vicki GrantWhen Richard suggests a game of "Nicky Nicky Nine Doors," Emery can't come up with a good excuse not to play. Emery's neighbor, Richard, is the kind of kid who gets under your skin. Using chocolate bars as "stunt poo," the boys start playing the classic prank of the burning bag on the doorstep, but this game has a modern twist. They record their neighbors' reactions. The naked guy and the man in the apron are highly entertaining, but Emery starts to get cold feet when another neighbor is reduced to tears. Emery wants out, but he's not sure how to stop the game without losing face. Soon the game gets serious, and Emery has a lot more to worry about than his reputation. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Nine Dragons
by Kristen Seaton George HermanNine Dragons is based on themes from Asian folklore, and set in a mythical Asian setting. Nine Dragons is an inspirational tale about overcoming mistrust and misunderstanding to achieve peace. Fully illustrated, this book will appeal to children of all ages who love dragons.
Nine Dragons
by Kristen Seaton George HermanNine Dragons is based on themes from Asian folklore, and set in a mythical Asian setting. Nine Dragons is an inspirational tale about overcoming mistrust and misunderstanding to achieve peace. Fully illustrated, this book will appeal to children of all ages who love dragons.
Nine Dragons
by Kristen Seaton George HermanWith unique illustrations based on classical Chinese painting, this multicultural children's story tells a classic folktale that children will love.Long ago, in a far-off land, two tribes shared a common legend - they believed the mountains between them were the home of nine terrible and terrifying dragons. For generations, fear of the dragons kept the two tribes apart, until a catastrophic drought forced them into the mountains in search of food. Nine Dragons tells the story of how the two tribes prepared to go to war over their dwindling resources, and how the oldest and wisest of the nine dragons convinced the others that they had to stop the battle before it started.Based on themes from Asian folklore, and taking place in a mythical Asian setting, Nine Dragons is an inspirational tale about overcoming mistrust and misunderstanding to achieve peace. The vibrant full-color illustrations, along with the timeless story, will appeal to children and their parents.
Nine Words Max
by Dan Bar-elMaximilian is a prince who loves to talk: No topic is too small, no story too boring. Max's brothers are the opposite--the less said the better. When the king and queen go on a trip and leave the brothers alone, the 3 princes put a spell on Max that limits him to speaking only 9 words at a time. The brothers are delighted: peace and quiet at last! But when a fearsome dignitary arrives, they realize the true value of their brother's insatiable need for information. A cautionary tale and a tongue-in-cheek tribute to trivia buffs, Nine Words Max is also a sly satire of our modern world's obsession with media--the 3 reticent princes spend a lot of time sending silly messages, lying around watching puppet shows and speaking in 140 characters or less... This book is a funny, quirky and madcap tale with fantastic illustrations from illustrator David Huyck.
Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story
by Nora Raleigh BaskinFrom the critically acclaimed author of Anything But Typical comes a “tense…and thought-provoking” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) look at the days leading up to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and how that day impacted the lives of four middle schoolers.Ask anyone: September 11, 2001, was serene and lovely, a perfect day—until a plane struck the World Trade Center. But right now it is a few days earlier, and four kids in different parts of the country are going about their lives. Sergio, who lives in Brooklyn, is struggling to come to terms with the absentee father he hates and the grandmother he loves. Will’s father is gone, too, killed in a car accident that has left the family reeling. Naheed has never before felt uncomfortable about being Muslim, but at her new school she’s getting funny looks because of the head scarf she wears. Aimee is starting a new school in a new city and missing her mom, who has to fly to New York on business. These four don’t know one another, but their lives are about to intersect in ways they never could have imagined. Award-winning author Nora Raleigh Baskin weaves together their stories into an unforgettable novel about that seemingly perfect September day—the day our world changed forever.
Ninja Farts: The Disgusting Adventures of Milo Snotrocket
by J. B. O'NeilReady to laugh your butt off? Get ready to be blown-away by the outrageous adventures of Milo Snotrocket!His name is Milo Snotrocket and he has the same problems any kid has. School is boring, he has a bully, and sometimes he farts. Well, more than sometimes. What nobody else knows about this special kid is that he’s more than just your average everyday child, he’s also a Fart Ninja—taking on bullies and all evildoers with the amazing power of his horrible farts! Warning: This book has farts. Lots of them. And if you focus on farting as much as the people in this book, you might want to check your pants when you’re done!
Ninja Meerkats (Ninja Meerkats #2)
by Gareth P. JonesJet Flashfeet, Chuck Cobracrusher, Donnie Dragonjab, and Bruce Willowhammer . . . Together they are THE CLAN OF THE SCORPION!Armed to the teeth with ninja know-how, this ultimate fighting force has one goal—to thwart the evil Ringmaster's plans for world domination. Ninja-Boom!An Indian emerald with mystical powers has been stolen from under the noses of the monkeys who guard it. The meerkats team up with kung fu supremo the Delhi Llama to investigate. Some monkey business is afoot, and there are no prizes for guessing who's behind it. . . . The meerkats smell a rat in a top hat. It's time for the Ninja Meerkats to leap into action!
Ninja Meerkats: The Clan of the Scorpion (Ninja Meerkats #1)
by Gareth P. JonesJet Flashfeet, Chuck Cobracrusher, Donnie Dragonjab, and Bruce Willowhammer . . . Together they are THE CLAN OF THE SCORPION!Armed to the teeth with ninja know-how, this ultimate fighting force has one goal—to thwart the evil Ringmaster's plans for world domination. Ninja-Boom!A tiger is missing from Hong Kong Zoo, but this is no ordinary big cat—and she won't be found by sticking "Lost!" posters on lampposts. When the meerkats find a clown-shaped Clue in the Poo at the zoo, it can only mean one thing: the Ringmaster and his Circus Goons are in town. It's time for the Ninja Meerkats to leap into action!
Ninja Strike: Series 4 Book 2 (Team Hero Ser.)
by Adam BladeX-Men meets Beast Quest at the school for superheroes! An epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade - with amazing comic-book style illustrations. TEAM HERO ARE IN DEEP WATER! JACK, RUBY AND DANNY MUST RECOVER AN ANCIENT STATUE FROM A CURSED LAKE - WITH A SUPER-SLEEK AND SWIFT ASSASSIN ON THEIR TAIL!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out! Book 1: The Secret Jungle, Book 2: Ninja Strike, Book 3: The Night Thief, Book 4: An Army AwakensAnd don't forget Adam Blade's other series: Beast Quest and Sea Quest
Ninja Timmy
by Henrik TammFor fans of the film series Shrek and the Chronicles of Narnia and of Frozen, as well as classic books such as Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Cricket in Times Square, and The Mouse and the Motorcycle, this imaginative and engaging debut middle-grade novel by author/illustrator/animator Henrik Tamm includes plucky animal characters, action-packed adventure, and lush full-color illustrations throughout. Timmy the cat, his pal Simon the mink, and the pig brothers Jasper and Casper are inventors, and they're hoping to sell their fabulous new contraption to a local merchant. With high hopes, they haul their machine through the crowded streets of Elyzandrium--and are promptly robbed by a gang of bullies. With the help of two new friends, Alfred, a kindly old toymaker, and Flores, a skilled cat pilot, Timmy and his pals set out to get back what is rightfully theirs. As it turns out, they're not the only victims of these dastardly criminals. But what can this band of misfits do? In this action-packed adventure, the intrepid Timmy and his wily friends transform themselves into crime-fighting ninjas--and quite possibly heroes!From the Hardcover edition.
Ninja-rella: A Graphic Novel (Far Out Fairy Tales Ser.)
by Joey Comeaufairytales; fables; cinderella; modern twist
Nitty-Gritty Grossology: Over 101 Disgusting Facts! (Grossology)
by Sylvia BranzeiDig deep into all things disgusting with more than 101 revoltingly fun facts! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series.Gross stuff is all around us, and this little book is a great primer on all sorts of icky and interesting information. Discover details about foul things like pee, the pooping habits of various animals, and more.From farts to tapeworms to scabs (oh my!), what&’s gross has never been so fun!
Nixa the Death Bringer: Nixa the Death Bringer (Beast Quest #19)
by Adam BladeFight the Beasts. Fear the magic!Taladon the Swift has returned! But to Tom's horror, his father is a ghost. To save Taladon, Tom must battle the Ghost Beasts and collect the pieces of the shattered Amulet of Avantia. First is Nixa the Death Bringer. Will her deadly disguises lure Tom to his death?
Nixie Makes Waves (Mermaids to the Rescue #1)
by Lisa Ann ScottFans of Rainbow Magic and Mermaid Tales will love this new series full of adventures under the sea!Be brave and keep the seas safe! Nixie can't wait to join the Royal Mermaid Rescue Crew. Along with a magical seapony partner, she'll save merpeople in danger and use her natural creativity to keep the seas safe! But then Nixie gets matched with Rip -- a super-speedy seapony who's at the top of his class but also a strict rule-follower. Rip and Nixie couldn't be more different! Will Nixie be able to befriend Rip...or will she have to look for another fish in the sea?