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The Christmas Tree That Ate My Mother
by Dean Marney[from the back cover] "Once upon a time there was a very special Christmas Tree ... Elizabeth has a mind of her own, and plenty of opinions she's not shy about sharing. So she naturally lets her family know that she thinks their Christmas tree this year is one hundred percent weird. But Elizabeth's family never listens to her. Too bad. They should have. Because the Christmas tree is even weirder than Elizabeth suspected. Will Elizabeth be home in time for Christmas???" You can read much more about Lizzie as she gets into and out of trouble and into and out of wild, weird, adventures where she must use her strengths to survive and help those she loves, the people she gets into tangles with most of the time. Look for these books by Dean Marney: The Valentine That Ate My Teacher, The Jack-'o-lantern That Ate My Brother, The Easter Bunny That Ate My Sister and How to Drive Your Family Crazy ... On Valentine's Day.
The Christmasaurus
by Tom Fletcher Shane DevriesWhy settle for a pony or a puppy for Christmas when you could have a dinosaur? A rollicking adventure from singer-songwriter and YouTuber Tom Fletcher.Once upon a time--long, long ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth--an egg rolled away from its mother and landed in the ocean, where it froze solid and stayed peacefully for thousands of years. Then one day Santa and his elves discover the frozen egg, and Santa sits on it to see if it will hatch. But he can't guess what's inside. . . . A dinosaur!Meanwhile, a young boy named William Trundle has only ever wished for one thing for Christmas: a dinosaur! So when Santa accidentally gives William the real Christmasaurus instead of a stuffed replica, it's the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! Until an evil man known as the Hunter decides a dinosaur will be the perfect addition to his collection. A wild and hilarious adventure ensues. An instant Christmas classic!
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. I: Charmed Life and The Lives of Christopher Chant (Chronicles of Chrestomanci #1)
by Diana Wynne Jones“Always perfectly magical.” —Neil GaimanA timeless classic with brand-new cover art! Diana Wynne Jones’s bestselling, magical, and funny Chrestomanci novels will enchant fans of Soman Chainani, Rick Riordan, and Chris Colfer.Volume I contains Charmed Life and The Lives of Christopher Chant.In Charmed Life, the first Chrestomanci book, the orphaned Cat Chant and his sister Gwendolen are taken to live at Chrestomanci Castle. There they are under the guardianship and tutelage of the Chrestomanci—a nine-lived enchanter who polices the many worlds of the multiverse. Gwendolen thinks highly of herself and her magical skills, but it soon comes out that Cat is the more powerful. He himself is a nine-lived enchanter and will one day take up Chrestomanci’s job—if he and Chrestomanci can stop Gwendolen from wreaking havoc in multiple worlds.The Lives of Christopher Chant is the story of Chrestomanci’s own childhood and how he came to live at the Castle himself. With distracted parents, a nefarious uncle, and a severe guardian who was Chrestomanci before Christopher, it’s no wonder that Christopher keeps losing his lives.The first of three volumes, the Chronicles of Chrestomanci can be read in any order.
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. II: The Magicians of Caprona and Witch Week (Chronicles of Chrestomanci #2)
by Diana Wynne Jones“Always perfectly magical.” —Neil GaimanA timeless classic with brand-new cover art! Diana Wynne Jones’s bestselling, magical, and funny Chrestomanci novels will enchant fans of Soman Chainani, Rick Riordan, and Chris Colfer.Volume II contains The Magicians of Caprona and Witch Week.In the Magicians of Caprona, the two warring families of Caprona, the Montanas and the Petrocchis, must join forces to keep the White Devil from invading their city. Even Chrestomanci becomes involved when two of the youngest family members, Tonino Montana and Angelica Petrocchi, go missing. Their unusual magical powers will be key to stopping the White Devil.Witch Week takes place in a world where witches are burned at the stake, so when a note reading “Someone in this class is a witch” appears in Class 6B, it’s no laughing matter. Only Chrestomanci can sort out the mess that the students of 6B get themselves into.The second of three volumes, the Chronicles of Chrestomanci can be read in any order.
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. III: Conrad's Fate and The Pinhoe Egg (Chronicles of Chrestomanci #3)
by Diana Wynne Jones“Always perfectly magical.” —Neil GaimanA timeless classic with brand-new cover art! Diana Wynne Jones’s bestselling, magical, and funny Chrestomanci novels will enchant fans of Soman Chainani, Rick Riordan, and Chris Colfer.Volume III contains Conrad’s Fate and The Pinhoe Egg.In Conrad’s Fate, Conrad Tesdinic must overcome his terrible karma while working at the mysterious Stallery Mansion. Luckily for him, young Christopher Chant is also undercover at Stallery to rescue his friend Millie.In The Pinhoe Egg, Cat Chant and Marianne Pinhoe discover a mystical egg in Marianne’s attic. If Marianne and Cat can harness their own considerable powers, they’ll soon see how the egg fits into the many secrets in Marianne’s family of secret rogue witches. But it may lead to a mess only the Chrestomanci can sort out.The third of three volumes, the Chronicles of Chrestomanci can be read in any order.
The Chronicles of Kazam Collection, Books 1–3: Books 1-3 (The Chronicles of Kazam)
by Jasper FfordeIn true Ffordian fashion, New York Times best-selling author Jasper Fforde weaves the wild with wit in this fantasy series for young readers. Read the first three books now! Magic is fading fast in the Ununited Kingdom. The uppity and vain sorcerers might think delivering pizzas by magic carpet or rewiring a house is beneath their talent, but fifteen-year-old Jennifer Strange, who manages an employment agency for magicians, knows better than to turn up her nose at any job they can get. And then the visions start, predicting the death of the world&’s last dragon at the hands of an unnamed Dragonslayer. All signs point to Jennifer—and Big Magic. This digital collection includes the novels The Last Dragonslayer, The Song of the Quarkbeast, and The Eye of Zoltar.
The Chronicles of Narnia
by C. S. LewisA classic children's fantasy epic brimming with imagination that appeals to the young and the young at heart.The series covers the history of the magical land of Narnia, ruled over by the Great Lion Aslan, and the human children who visit it, including the four Pevensie children, as they fight the evil White Witch, journey to the world's end, explore vast underground cities, and more. Lewis was a contemporary of J.R.R. Tolkein, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and together with him helped create the fantasy genre as we know it.Includes all 7 books in the series - The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
The Chronicles of Narnia Complete 7-Book Collection: The Classic Fantasy Adventure Series (Official Edition) (Chronicles of Narnia #1 - 7)
by C. S. LewisGive the magic of Narnia this holiday season and experience all the adventure of C. S. Lewis’s epic fantasy series in this latest official edition from HarperCollins.This collection contains all seven books in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia without art, to appeal to older readers. This special ebook edition includes an introduction by C. S. Lewis's stepson, Douglas Gresham, and full text and art for Lewis's very first work—Boxen!Experience C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia in its entirety—The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle. This bundle comes with a special introduction by Douglas Gresham, C. S. Lewis's stepson, for a behind-the-scenes look at Lewis while he was writing the book. The Chronicles of Narnia has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into magical lands with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. Epic battles between good and evil, fantastic creatures, betrayals, heroic deeds, and friendships won and lost all come together in this unforgettable world.And then discover the world before Narnia with Boxen, a collection of stories written by C. S. Lewis and his brother when they were children, with the authors' own delightful illustrations. For every reader who has been captivated by the magic of Narnia, Boxen will open a window to another enchanted land and offer the first glimmer of C. S. Lewis's amazing creativity.
The Chronicles of Viktor Valentine
by Z BrewerA perfectly average boy uncovers a supernatural secret about his family that could put his whole town in grave danger—if it doesn’t make him die of embarrassment first—in this mysterious and funny middle grade debut from New York Times bestselling author Z Brewer.Viktor Valentine can’t think of a better way to end his summer vacation than playing All the Vampires Everywhere, his favorite video game, with his best friend, Damon. Yet his parents, who make cringey jokes and call him dorky nicknames, seem set on ruining his plans. Viktor knows he can’t really compete with Damon’s “cool” friends—so their epic video game playing is the best Viktor can do to come close to being cool in Damon’s eyes.But then Viktor slowly starts to realize that his parents may be hiding something from him. They’re acting very suspicious; they sneak out after midnight and return with bloody mouths. But he’s probably just played too many video games. After all, vampires aren’t real . . . right?Seventh grade is tough enough without having to figure out if your family has fangs. And to make matters worse, the new girl that moved in across the street seems particularly interested in things that go bump in the night. Can Viktor protect his family, or will his sleuthing come back to bite him?
The Chupacabra (The Cryptid Files #2)
by Jean FlitcroftVanessa found herself looking straight into a large, salivating mouth with razor-sharp fangs. Above it, two glowing red eyes pulsed to the sound of her heart… When Vanessa visits a friend's family on their ranch in Mexico, she's expecting a relaxing summer. Instead, she enters a shadowy world of mysterious animal death, magical curses, and dark family secrets. Vanessa's hosts are in trouble. Their ranch is struggling; there's been no rain, and animals are being killed by an unidentified predator. Could it be the mythical creature mentioned in her mother's cryptid files—the bloodsucking Chupacabra? Or do the ranch's misfortunes have something to do with the family's painful past? As Vanessa tumbles headlong into the mystery of the Chupacabra, she discovers that nothing is quite what it seems.
The Chupacabras of the Río Grande (The Unicorn Rescue Society #4)
by Adam Gidwitz David BowlesPura Belpré Honor-winning author David Bowles joins Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz as co-author of the newest Unicorn Rescue Society adventure, as the kids travel to the U.S.-Mexican border to help the legendary chupacabras.A new adventure begins for Elliot and Uchenna when Professor Fauna bursts into their classroom with a frightening report from the Texas-Mexico border: something has completely drained the blood from a cow&’s body! The team must fly to Laredo, where tempers are running high. Teaming up with local kids Lupita and Mateo—plus their brilliant mother, Dr. Alejandra Cervantes, and her curandero husband, Israel—can the Unicorn Rescue Society save the region&’s animals and help bring a divided community together once more? And what is that spiny, bloodsucking, adorable little creature?
The Cinderella Ballet Mystery (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #4)
by Carolyn Keene Macky PamintuanCan Nancy follow the trail of this fairy tale? Nancy and her friends are going to be in a ballet! After months of taking dance classes, Nancy, George, and Bess will perform in a ballet version of Cinderella! <P><P>The Clue Crew is excited to wear fancy costumes and dance on a real stage! Nancy's friend Andrea is going to play the part of Cinderella. And she'll wear special glass slippers just like in the fairy tale! <P><P>But when the glass slippers disappear, Nancy is determined to help. Can the Clue Crew uncover Cinderella's slippers before the clock strikes show time?
The Circle of Lies
by Crystal VelasquezFour girls at a southwestern boarding school discover they have amazing feline powers and must unite to stop an ancient evil in the second riveting adventure of the Hunters of Chaos series.Ana's life changed dramatically when she accepted a position at an exclusive boarding school in New Mexico. She found three great new friends--Shani, Doli, and Lin--and together, they discovered that they each had the power to turn into a wildcat. Their new friendship and powers were put to the test in a battle against the god Anubis and his newly resurrected Brotherhood of Chaos. After defeating the Brotherhood, Ana learns that her aunt and uncle have gone missing. Her friends are ready to help her find them, but then Shani is accused of vandalizing school property and expelled. While Ana and the others head to Mexico to search for her family, Shani travels to Mumbai to stay with her father. But strange things are happening in the Indian city. Has she stumbled upon another sinister plot? Meanwhile, Ana, Doli, and Lin have gone to Mexico to try and track down Ana's family, and in the heart of Chichen Itxa, they find new dangers--and more proof of the Brotherhood's growing power. With the four wildcats separated by thousands of miles, is this Anubis's chance to rise again?
The Circle of Ter-ROAR (Disney Chills)
by Vera StrangeCircle of Ter-ROAR, the seventh book in the spook-tacular Disney Chills series, combines all the creepy-crawly feels of Goosebumps with all the wicked wit of one of Disney&’s most popular villains, Scar. The dreams that you FEAR will come true."Hakuna matata means no worries."Twelve-year-old Silas is a scaredy cat. Everything from an unexpected door slam to someone coughing in class scares him, and the other students waste no time in ruthlessly reminding him of it. So when his family unexpectedly inherits a safari-themed summer camp in Arizona, he is both terrified, and thrilled, at the prospect of the cross-country move.Hakuna matata is the theme of Camp Pride Rock that was the pride and joy of Silas's Aunt Scarlet. But when she suddenly passes away and gives all ownership to her brother, Silas's father, they find upon arrival that the camp isn't in the shape they they thought it would be.And deep inside Silas's closet is an old, mysterious trunk. When he is finally able to unlock it, he finds the spirit of Camp Pride Rock--the pelt of an old lion named Scar. Once he unlocks the trunk, Silas begins to think that things are looking up for the dilapidated camp and for his family, until a terrifying accident and a series of scary animal encounters immediately switches his thought process.Grab your nightlight, dear reader, and prepare to be CHILL-ed!
The Circulatory Story
by Mary CorcoranSimple, humorous text and comic illustrations explain the basics of the circulatory system--the systemic, pulmonary, and coronary circuits. Readers follow a red blood cell on its journey through the body, and in the process learn how the body combats disease, performs gas exchanges, and fights plaque.
The Circulatory System (True Books)
by Christine Taylor-ButlerDid you know that your nerve impulses are 1,000 times SLOWER than your computer? Or that it's normal to fart - as often as 20 times a day? Get the buzz on health and the human body with this fun and fascinating series.
The Circus Dogs of Prague
by Rachelle DelaneyJR and his embassy friends Robert, Pie, and Beatrix are on their way to Prague! Having solved the mystery of the missing dogs in Moscow, JR is ready for a vacatio with his human, George, and George's Russian girlfriend, Nadya. And where better to distract themselves than in Prague, taking in the sights and meeting Nadya's brother, a circus performer. But something is amiss at the circus--the animals are unhappy. The boxing kangaroo doesn't want to box, the dancing chimpanzee doesn't want to dance. Not only that, but a fancy new circus is coming to town, threatening to put everyone out of a job. It's up to JR and the embassy dogs to save the show, with the help of some unlikely accomplices.
The Circus Horse
by Alison Lester Roland HarveyIn the second volume of this charming series, friends Bonnie and Sam are determined to win the local talent contest. And they know that learning to do trick riding on horseback will secure victory. When the girls pick a real-live horse to practice on, all bets are off. The excitement will keep young readers turning pages, as Bonnie and Sam discover that some things are even better than winning.
The Circus Mystery #3
by Martin Widmark Helena WillisJerry and Maya, classmates and best friends, are on the case again and ready to solve the latest caper in this international best-selling seriesCircus Splendido has come to Pleasant Valley! But so have pickpockets who are stealing wallets, cell phones, and jewelry from the audience as they watch the performers under the big top. Once again, the police chief asks Jerry and Maya to help him collect clues and sniff out suspects. Will the friends be able to crack the latest caper in town?
The Circus Scare (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #7)
by Carolyn Keene Macky PamintuanCome one, come all! The circus is coming to River Heights! The flyers claim this circus will be the biggest and best show around, with the funniest clowns, the cutest animals, and the most daring acrobats. <P><P> Nancy and the Clue Crew can't wait to see it! But when the performers are forced to go on without some very important props, Nancy begins to wonder, Is someone clowning around with this circus? She's not sure, but one thing is certain -- what Nancy and the Clue Crew discover proves that the circus really is the greatest show on Earth!
The Circus at the End of the Sea
by Lori R. SnyderA vibrant and enchanting debut novel about an orphan girl who discovers a magical circus, perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Rebecca Stead! Maddy Adriana knows that magic is real. All her life, her heart has pulled her towards things too perfect to be ordinary. One day, that tug leads her to a magical street circus, hidden in plain sight among the canals and boardwalks of Venice Beach. For the first time in Maddy’s life, she finally feels like she belongs. But the circus is in grave danger. Maddy will need to confront the frightening side of magic, as well as her own deepest fears, if she’s to have any hope of saving the place she dreams of calling home. This unforgettable debut shows readers the magic of following your heart and finding where you belong.
The Circus of Adventure (St Antony's Ser.)
by Enid BlytonEnid Blyton's much-loved classic series, packed full of adventure and mystery. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann and Jack are not pleased when the wimpish Gustavus has to come with them on holiday. Even Kiki the parrot dislikes him! But when Gustavus is kidnapped along with Philip, Dinah and Lucy-Ann, Jack bravely follows them to a faraway country and unravels a plot to kill the king ...First published in 1952, this edition contains the original text and is unillustrated.
The City Beyond the Stars (The Kingdom Over the Sea)
by Zohra NabiThe captivating sequel to &“perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Tahereh Mafi&” (Booklist) The Kingdom Over the Sea follows Yara and her friends as they change the fate of the kingdom and their magic forever.Yara may have stopped the magical plague spreading its way through her new home, but to do so, she had to leave her mother in the hands of the sinister alchemists. Now Yara longs to return to Zehaira and free her mother from her prison. Yet when her mother&’s familiar arrives, close to death and bearing a message, Yara must put aside her plans to rescue her and instead set off with her friends to the official residence of the Grand High Sorceress, convinced it holds magic powerful enough to defeat the alchemists. After a treacherous journey, Yara finds her mother&’s house, and in it, a girl claiming to be the daughter of the Grand High Sorceress—a sister Yara didn&’t know she had. Meanwhile, the alchemists are circling ever closer, and the magic that Yara&’s mother was working threatens the foundations of their world. Yara is unsure if her newfound sister can be trusted, but she is going to need all the help she can get if she wants to save their mother and take back Zehaira from the alchemists&’ rule.
The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin (Arcadia Children's Books)
by Terry MitchellIn the tradition of Little Legends and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin , an illustrated children's book honoring the extraordinary African American men and women who played a critical role in shaping Black Austin's social, political, and cultural heritage. A collaboration between The Black Leaders Collective; The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center; and renowned Texas visual artist Sadé Lawson, The City We Built will take readers on an empowering and inspiring journey through Black Austin's history, highlighting such local luminaries as:Ada Anderson, Charles Atkins, Berl Handcox, Johnny Holmes, Azie Taylor Morton, Velma Roberts, Dorothy Turner, Willie Wells, and more. Featuring full-page biographies and vibrantly illustrated, full-color portraits, The City We Built will not only educate young readers and inspire a new generation of Austin Black leaders--but celebrate the heroes who helped build this remarkable city.
The City in the Stars (Tom Swift III, Book #1)
by Victor AppletonFrom the back of the book: The mysterious explosion of Tom's new spaceship forces him and his buddy Ben to investigate Dr. Hans Grotz, a respected scientist and director of New America, a fantastic orbiting space colony. At the same time, Tom is testing his recent invention, a high-powered engine that will launch the Daniel Boone, Swift Enterprises latest spacecraft. Someone is sabotaging the test engine, endangering hundreds of lives. Who is bent on destroying Swift Enterprises? Tom and his new-found allies, Anita Thorwald and Benjamin Franklin Walking Eagle, battle sinister forces in this cosmic adventure.