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Beware the Mare (Beware the Mare #1)
by Jessie HaasNamed to the Sequoyah Award Master List: Experienced rider Lily is ready for a real horse—will Beware the mare bring her good or bad luck? The bright-eyed bay mare in the truck looks very small. Lily&’s grandfather brought her home to their Vermont farm as a present for Lily. She&’s shaggy, her mane is tangled, and she looks as if she hasn&’t been brushed in a long time. To Lily, she&’s beautiful. But Lily has to solve the mystery of her name. Why is she called Beware? And why did Gramp get her so cheap? Is something wrong with her? Lily can&’t imagine what—she&’s already crazy about the little bay. The test will be when Lily takes her out for her first ride. What will happen then? This charming story of a girl and her pony will capture the hearts of horse-crazy young readers everywhere.
Beware the Ninja Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales (Weenies Stories)
by David LubarWelcome to the Weenie Zone! Acclaimed author David Lubar is back with Beware the Ninja Weenies, his sixth collection of Warped and Creepy Tales—a series of spooky stories for young readersStranded aliens seek out Earth's most intelligent species. (Hint: It's not us.) A bully discovers the meaning of "spatial displacement." Two girls find out why you should never annoy a witch. When a swarm of sneaking, slashing, scurrying ninja weenies invades their neighborhood, a boy and his best friend find a way to fight back.Here are thirty-three hilarious and harrowing stories that will scare you, make you laugh, or see the world in a whole new way. Find out where David got the idea for each story at the end of the book.Don't be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare!At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Beware the Pirate Ghost: Casebusters #7 (Casebusters #7)
by Joan Lowery NixonWhen a spoiled kid disappears, the Casebusters go spelunking with a pirate&’s ghostSean and Brian Quinn have never liked Lester Hopper. The seven-year-old is spoiled rotten, and looks down on every kid he knows—even the ones who are taller than him! But one night, Lester disappears and a ransom note warns the Hoppers not to contact the police. The Casebusters are going to need to solve their most serious mystery yet—a possible kidnapping. Before he disappeared, Lester was diagnosed with a lung infection, and he needs to take his medicine again soon or he&’ll get very sick indeed. But was Lester kidnapped, or did he run away? Whatever the answer, all the clues point to one destination: the town&’s oldest cave, which is said to be haunted by the ghost of a dead pirate. To save Lester, Brian and Sean will have to match wits with a swashbuckler who&’s been dead for centuries.
Beware the Werewolf: Now Museum, Now You Don't; Ghouls Just Want To Have Fun; Escape From The Roller Ghoster; Beware The Werewolf (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #12)
by Andres MiedosoA werewolf has everyone chasing their tails in this twelfth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Kersville has a furry problem: there&’s dogcatcher on the loose! And he&’s snatching up every dog he can find, including the ugliest stray you&’ve ever seen…that Desmond Cole has fallen in love with. But the dogcatcher may have bit off more than he can chew. Could one of the snatched canines be a werewolf? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Beware! It's Friday the 13th #13
by Kate McmullanThings couldn't be better for the greedy headmaster of DSA. Lasses are lining up to enroll in his school, and more students means more gold! But when The Medieval Times headline announces that the Bad Luck Dragon is on its way to DSA, Mordred orders his students to hunt for every good luck charm ever invented. But can a bunch of phony 4-leaf clovers help Wiglaf and his friends defeat the dragon Snagglefahng?. . . or will their luck run out? .
Beware! Shadows in the Night
by Lin Oliver Samantha KallisFast-paced adventure and full-color art in the style of Edward Hopper's Nighthawks make this third book a thrilling addition to the Fantastic Frame series!When Tiger and Luna get sucked into the fantastic frame this time, their destination is the diner depicted in Edward Hopper's famous painting Nighthawks. They explore the streets of New York in 1942 and ride the subway through the dark underground tunnels. It's another art adventure for Tiger and Luna, and as always, they must find their way back to the real world before it's too late--or remain stuck in the painting forever.
Beware! Space Junk! (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #7)
by Geronimo StiltonSpacemouse Geronimo Stiltonix's adventures are out of this world!MouseStar 1 is surrounded by floating space junk! It's yucky -- and dangerous. Geronimo Stiltonix tracks down the source of the junk, and meets very wasteful aliens. Even worse, robots that the aliens threw away have started to rebel! Can the spacemice restore harmony before the robots take over?
Beware!: R. L. Stine Picks His Favorite Scary Stories (Goosebumps Ser. #No. 51)
by R. L. StineDim the lights. Lock the doors. Pull down the shades—and BEWARE! It's time to read the favorite scary stories of R.L. Stine, bestselling children’s author and master of the spooky tale.R.L. Stine has gathered a selection of all things scary, and even added two new tales of his own! Short stories, fables old and new, comics, and poems. It′s a spine-tingling collection of work by dozens of writers and artists who are famous for hair-raising fun.Discover a ghastly secret in a retelling of the classic story "The Judge′s House," by Bram Stoker. Peek into a Christmas stocking that holds a shocking surprise in a Vault of Horror comic, "A Sock for Christmas." Meet an ice-cream man who will chill your blood in "Mister Ice Cold" by Gahan Wilson.But first, visit an evil carnival in "The Black Ferris," by Ray Bradbury. R.L. Stine says that this story changed his life! Be sure to read all the introductions—because R.L. reveals why he picked these stories just for you, and why he finds them the creepiest ... the funniest ... the scariest! BEWARE!
Beware, The Snowman (Goosebumps #51)
by R. L. StineJaclyn used to live with her aunt Greta in Chicago. But not anymore. They've moved to a place called Sherpia. It's a tiny village on the edge of the Arctic Circle.Jaclyn can't believe she's stuck out in Nowheresville. No movie theaters. No malls. No nothing. Plus, there's something really odd about the village.At night there are strange howling noises. And in front of every house there's a snowman. A creppy snowman with a red scarf. A deep scar on his face. And a really evil smile...
Beyonce (Superstars of Hip-Hop)
by Z. B. HillBeyonce Knowles is one of the most famous women in the world. The singing superstar has become one of the biggest artists in music since making her start with the group Destiny's Child years ago. Beyonce has sold millions of albums and won many awards in her career. And now she's married to rapper Jay-Z and has a new daughter, Blue Ivy. It seems Beyonce has it all! Beyonce tells the story of how one girl from Texas grew up to be an international star. Read about Beyonce's rise to fame from her days in Destiny's Child to her hit solo albums. Learn what it takes to be one of the world's biggest celebrities.
Beyoncé (First Names)
by Nansubuga Nagadya IsdahlMeet the woman who changed music forever and showed that girls can run the world! Before she was an international superstar and feminist icon, Beyoncé was a girl from Texas who loved to sing and dance. As a member of Destiny’s Child, she climbed the charts and became a member of one of the most famous girl groups in history. This launched Beyoncé into her solo career, and since then, she’s become an unstoppable force in music and pop culture. Beyond music, she is a successful businesswoman and activist who helps bring issues of race and gender into the global conversation. Empowering and inspirational, Beyoncé tells the story of the woman who showed that girls can run the world. It includes a timeline, glossary, and index. First Names is a highly illustrated nonfiction series that puts readers on a first-name basis with some of the most incredible people in history and of today!
Beyond Basketball (Jake Maddox JV Girls)
by Jake MaddoxJuniper Jackson is the tallest girl on the team. She might also be the least interested. But with her dad as the coach and the kind of height that gives her a serious advantage -- Juniper needs to figure out how to find something to love about the game.
Beyond Me
by Annie Donwerth-ChikamatsuIn the spirit of A Place to Belong, this remarkable novel-in-verse examines the aftershocks of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011 through the eyes of a young girl who learns that even the smallest kindness can make a difference.March 11, 2011 An earthquake shakes Japan to its core. A tsunami crashes into Japan&’s coast. Everything changes. In the aftermath of the natural disasters that have struck her country, eleven-year-old Maya is luckier than many. Her family didn&’t lose their home, their lives, or each other. But Maya still can&’t help feeling paralyzed with terror, and each aftershock that ripples out in the days that follow makes her fear all over again that her luck could change in an instant. As word of the devastation elsewhere grows increasingly grim—tens of thousands have perished—it all seems so huge, so irreparable. Already flinching at every rumble from the earth, Maya&’s overcome with a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. How can her country ever recover, and how could anything she does possibly make a difference? Before Maya can extend a hand to others, she must dig deep to find the hidden well of strength in herself in this sweeping, searing novel that shows even small acts can add something greater and help people and communities heal.
Beyond Our Shores: America Extends Its Reach (1890-1899) (How America Became America)
by Constance SharpHistory is full of many stories. Each group of people has its own stories. No two stories are exactly the same. The Monroe Doctrine--America's policy of intervention in other nations' affairs--has played a major role in the stories the United States has told about itself. This book will tell you another chapter in America's story--and it will also tell you the stories of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines.
Beyond Platform 13 (Platform 13 Ser.)
by Eva Ibbotson Sibéal PounderReturn to the magical world of Platform 13 in Sibéal Pounder's new novel inspired by Eva Ibbotson's classic, The Secret of Platform 13!"That's the thing about magic -- it's only real if you believe in it."The Island of Mist is under siege and Prince Ben and his best friend Odge Gribble -- a hag -- are in hiding. Desperate to find out why the island's protective mist is disappearing, Odge travels through an enchanted gump to Vienna, in search of a mistmaker expert.But instead Odge finds Lina, a nine-year-old girl looking for adventure. With the help of friends old and new and some very interesting magic, Odge and Lina must discover the secret of the mist, before they lose their beloved island completely.
Beyond Repair (Orca Currents)
by Lois PetersonCam needs to know why the man who killed his father is now stalking his family. As much as life has changed forever since the death of his father, much has stayed the same for Cam. He's always had a great deal of responsibility around the house, but the burden is heavier now with the load of grief he's been carrying. After the man who was driving the truck that killed his father begins to turn up everywhere: at his work, in stores, at his sister's school. Cam feels pressure to keep his family safe and starts following his father's killer in search of answers. 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.
Beyond The Horizon
by Paul B. MasonWhen Captain Booth sets sail for India, his daughter, Sarah, is determined not to be left behind. Longing for adventure, Sarah disguises herself as a boy and stows away on board her father's ship.
Beyond the Doors
by David NeilsenFans of A Series of Unfortunate Events and Coraline will devour this dark and creepy, humor-laced tale about four siblings who discover a mysterious world where secrets hide around every corner. When a family disaster forces the four Rothbaum children to live with their aunt Gladys, they immediately know there is something strange about their new home. The crazy, circular house looks like it stepped out of a scary movie. The front entrance is a four-story-tall drawbridge. And the only food in Aunt Gladys’s kitchen is an endless supply of Honey Nut Oat Blast Ring-a-Dings cereal. Strangest of all are the doors—there are none. Every doorway is a wide-open passageway—even the bathroom! Who lives in a house with no doors? Their unease only grows when Aunt Gladys disappears for long stretches of time, leaving them alone to explore the strange house. When they discover just what Aunt Gladys has been doing with all her doors, the shocked siblings embark on an adventure that changes everything they believe about their family and the world.
Beyond the Edge of the Map: The Mapmaker Chronicles Book 4 - the bestselling adventure series for fans of Emily Rodda and Rick Riordan
by A. L TaitQuinn Freeman may have won the race around the world, but when a new enemy appears he must travel beyond the edge of the map once more.Quinn is back! He finished his race around the world and is living a quiet life on the family farm, until he discovers that the King's enemies want to capture him. Quinn is forced to go on the run, taking to the high seas once more. Can he survive when he is double-crossed and left for dead? BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE MAP is another thrilling adventure from A. L. Tait in the bestselling Mapmaker Chronicles. 'Not since Emily Rodda's DELTORA QUEST series has there been such an exciting adventure tale from an Australian author. Echoes of Robinson Crusoe make this feel like a classic with a new twist, and it's perfect for readers aged 8 to 12 who are looking for some escapism in the sea of contemporary stories.' - Readings on THE MAPMAKER CHRONICLES 1: RACE TO THE END OF THE WORLDthemapmakerchronicles.com
Beyond the Game: Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone (Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World)
by Andrew MaranissThe BEYOND THE GAME series features athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Hodge. This is the story of Indigenous professional runner Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone and her social justice work organizing and advocating for Indigenous people.Before she became a professional runner and a respected community advocate, before she began speaking out for Indigenous causes and peoples, Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone was just a kid.In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss, readers learn more about the life and work of Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone—from growing up Lakota in South Dakota, to her journey to becoming a Division 1 runner in college and later a professional runner, to her work in Washington DC advocating for Indigenous people and communities. Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Whetstone has changed the world beyond sports.Complete with black-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as statistics, resources, and ways for kids to make a difference on their own—Beyond the Game is a giftable and inspirational series for every reader.
Beyond the Game: LeBron James (Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World)
by Andrew MaranissBeyond the Game is a new nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author, Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Hodge. This is the story of LeBron James and his social justice work.Before he became one of the most famous basketball players on the planet, before he began speaking out for justice, LeBron James was just a kid.In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss, illustrated by DeAndra Hodge, readers learn more about the life and work of LeBron James—from growing up with a single mother in Akron, Ohio, to his journey to the NBA and ten NBA championships, to his social justice work creating I PROMISE and speaking up for Black Lives Matter.While known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, LeBron James has changed the world beyond sports.Complete with black-and-white illustrations throughout, statistics, resources, and ways for kids to make a difference on their own—BEYOND THE GAME is a giftable and inspirational series for every reader.
Beyond the Game: Maya Moore (Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World)
by Andrew MaranissBeyond the Game is a new nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Hodge. This is the story of WNBA star Maya Moore and her social justice work.Before she became one of the most famous basketball players on the planet, before she began speaking out for prison reform, Maya Moore was just a kid.In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss, readers learn more about the life and work of Maya Moore—from growing up with a single mother in Jefferson City, Missouri, to her journey to becoming a star player at UCONN and the WNBA, to her social justice fighting for prison reform and speaking up for Black Lives Matter.While known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Maya Moore has changed the world beyond sports.Complete with black-and-white illustrations throughout, statistics, resources, and ways for kids to make a difference on their own—Beyond the Game is a giftable and inspirational series for every reader.
Beyond the Game: Pat Tillman (Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World)
by Andrew MaranissBeyond the Game is a nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Hodge. This is the story of NFL star Pat Tillman, who gave up his NFL career to enlist in the army.In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss, readers learn more about the life and work of Pat Tillman—an NFL player who left his career with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the army after 9/11, and ultimately was killed by friendly fire.After 9/11, Pat Tillman felt it was his duty as an American to stand up for the country, even though he was a pro football player in the prime of his career. He was someone who matched his toughness on the field with a soft heart, someone who always stood up for the underdog, and someone who felt an obligation to do the right thing—not depend on other people to do it. And for all his actions, Tillman often questioned his role in the military and the war—revealing the depths of his integrity and the ethical way he lived his life.Through his actions and his legacy, Pat Tillman has changed the world beyond sports.Complete with black-and-white illustrations throughout, statistics, resources, and ways for kids to make a difference on their own—Beyond the Game is a giftable and inspirational series for every reader.
Beyond the Grave (The 39 Clues #4)
by Jude WatsonBestselling author Jude Watson takes Amy and Dan on a thrill-packed ride for the 4th installment of The 39 Clues series.Betrayed by their cousins, abandoned by their uncle, and with only the slimmest hint to guide them, fourteen-year old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, rush off to Egypt on the hunt for 39 Clues that lead to a source of unimaginable power. But when they arrive, Amy and Dan get something completely unexpected - a message from their dead grandmother, Grace. Did Grace set out to help the two orphans . . . ore are Amy and Dan heading for the most devastating betrayal of them all?
Beyond the Isle of the Lost
by Melissa de la CruzFilled with humor and adventure, this addition to the New York Times best-selling series explores a madcap prequel to Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red, set in Wonderland.Fall down the rabbit hole…For Red, growing up in Wonderland has been no piece of cake (literally—dessert is outlawed). Her mom, the Queen of Hearts, rules the kingdom with an iron scepter, while Red longs for a life of her own. She&’s heard rumors about an island that once housed all the villains of folklore. A place with no rules? It sounds perfect.But then the Queen declares that Red will issue a royal decree at the annual Wonderland Tea Ceremony (aka she'll come up with new ridiculous laws). Of course, Red loathes idea of following in her mother&’s crimson-heeled footsteps. Banding together with new friends, Ace and Chester, Red plans the ultimate rebellion: a party. Little does she know that they&’ll be setting off a chain of events (or un-events) that could change things forever.