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The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #5)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!Hubie is about to scream. He doesn't have a costume for the scariest Halloween costume party ever. Too bad he can't just go as the invisible man and stay at home. Plus, there's going to be a ton of monsters at the party. He better find a costume quick or become a tasty treat for all those cruel ghouls!
The Hammer of Hope
by Katie Jo HookGod used common people and tools throughout history to change the world.The Hammer of Hope reiterates that everyone and everything is significant in God’s redemption plan. The hammer was used in the Bible to show the power of Jesus’s salvation, in stories from the flood to the Gospel. Educator Katie Jo Hook beautifully displays how even the seemingly smallest parts of God’s redemption story are powerful and shows young readers how God wants to use them to change the world too. The Hammer of Hope fosters young readers’ need for Christ, featuring themes of relying on Christ and overcoming the odds to emphasize the power of God’s redemptive grace.
The Handbook of TESOL in K-12 (Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics)
by Luciana C. de OliveiraThe first handbook to explore the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in elementary and secondary education (K-12) The number of students being educated in English has grown significantly in modern times — globalization, immigration, and evolving educational policies have prompted an increased need for English language learner (ELL) education. The Handbook of TESOL in K-12 combines contemporary research and current practices to provide a comprehensive overview of the origins, evolution, and future direction of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at the elementary and secondary levels (K-12). Exploring the latest disciplinary and interdisciplinary issues in the field, this is a first-of-its-kind Handbook and contributions are offered from a team of internationally-renowned scholars. Comprehensive in scope, this essential Handbook covers topics ranging from bilingual language development and technology-enhanced language learning, to ESOL preparation methods for specialist and mainstream teachers and school administrators. Three sections organize the content to cover Key Issues in Teaching ESOL students in K-12, Pedagogical Issues and Practices in TESOL in K-12 Education, and School Personnel Preparation for TESOL in K-12. Satisfies a need for inclusive and in-depth research on TESOL in K-12 classrooms Presents a timely and interesting selection of topics that are highly relevant to working teachers and support staff Applies state-of-the-art research to real-world TESOL classroom settings Offers a balanced assessment of diverse theoretical foundations, concepts, and findings The Handbook of TESOL in K-12 is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and scholars, and educators in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in elementary and secondary education.
The Happy Book
by Andy RashFrom the creator of ARCHIE THE DAREDEVIL PENGUIN comes the unique story of two friends who can't escape all the feels.Camper is happy as a clam and Clam is a happy camper. When you live in The Happy Book, the world is full of daisies and sunshine and friendship cakes . . . until your best friend eats the whole cake and doesn't save you one bite. Moving from happiness to sadness and everything in between, Camper and Clam have a hard time finding their way back to happy. But maybe happy isn't the goal--being a good friend is about supporting each other and feeling all the feels together.At once funny and thoughtful, The Happy Book supports social-emotional learning. It's a book to keep young readers company no matter how they're feeling!
The Happy Lion
by Roger Duvoisin Louise FatioThe lion at the little French zoo is a favorite of all the townspeople. Every day they stop by to feed him tidbits and say, "Bonjour, Happy Lion." Naturally, when the lion finds his door open, he decides it would only be proper to visit all his friendly neighbors in return. But, wait--sacré bleu! Why is everyone fleeing in terror?"Louise Fatio's timeless tale about friendship still sparkles and Roger Duvoisin's elegant illustrations are as engaging as ever in this 50th Anniversary edition." --School Library Journal
The Happy Man and His Dump Truck: Read & Listen Edition (Little Golden Book)
by MiryamA happy man thrills a group of farm animals when he takes them for a joy ride in his dump truck. This book is a true classic illustrated by the inimitable Tibor Gergely.
The Happy and Heinous Halloween of Classroom 13 (Classroom 13 #5)
by Joelle Dreidemy Honest Lee Matthew J. GilbertIt's Halloween in the 13th Classroom--what could go wrong? Well, for starters, all of the students could magically turn into their COSTUMES! You might think this was hilarious, but it was horrible. With tricky transformations come wild werewolves, voracious vampires, zany zombies, and other moody monsters. As the students of Classroom 13 are about to learn, Halloween's treats are sometimes tricks.
The Hard-Times Jar
by Ethel Footman SmothersA look at the life of migrant workers through a child's eyes Emma Turner loves books and dreams of one day having the store-bought kind, but the Turners are migrant workers and money is tight. That means "no extras," so Emma must be content to make her own stories and books. Emma has a plan, though - she's going to save all the money she earns picking apples and put it in Mama's hard-times jar. Then there will surely be enough for extras. But when Mama tells Emma that this year she has to go to school instead of to work, it spoils everything. Now she will never own a store-bought book! But school turns out to have a wonderful surprise in store for Emma. Based on Ethel Footman Smothers's childhood, the story is brought to life with lush acrylic paintings, giving us a touching portrait of a book-hungry child.
The Hardcore War: An Unofficial League of Griefers Adventure, #6 (The Unofficial League of Griefers Adventure #6)
by Winter MorganNoah and Violet, treasure hunters and protectors of the Overworld, are back in this sixth and final installment of the League of Griefers series. Someone has changed the environment from survival to hardcore. Now if you get destroyed, you can’t respawn. Noah and Violet must find a way to get the world back to survival while fighting off another griefer war staged by the evil Daniel and his band of Rainbow Griefers. There’s no room for error in this battle against time. With Creepers lurking in the dark and teleporting Endermen appearing out of nowhere, the duo have a lot more on their hands than only Griefers. They must use all their knowledge and skills to fight off nearly every kind of mob known to Minecrafters. Can they stop the Griefers and restore the world to the way it was before they get destroyed? Find out in this thrilling sixth and final installment of the League of Griefers series!
The Hatching (The Nightmare Club #8)
by Annie GravesThe Nightmare Club is not for just ANYBODY. Only the spookiest, scariest stories get told at Annie's Halloween sleepovers—and if you can't take it, well, tough! What's the least spooky thing you can imagine? An egg, right? It's perfectly smooth all over. It's totally natural. It can't talk. It can't put a curse on you. It doesn't have a soul, so it can't haunt you. Ha! That's what Seamus thinks until his friend gives him an egg she found by the side of the road. When the egg starts to hatch, out comes…
The Haunted Backpack (Boo Bks.)
by Michael DahlAfter school, a young boy is walking home when he hears whispers behind him. He turns, but no one is there. It happens again and again. There’s something alive inside his backpack! Is it a ghost? A monster? With short chapters, easy-to-read text, and enhanced back matter, Boo Books deliver just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.
The Haunted Cabin Mystery (Boxcar Children #20)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are going to visit his friend, old Cap Lambert, a retired riverboat pilot who lives in a cabin in the woods. To get there, the Boxcar Children take a wonderful trip down the Mississippi in a paddle-wheel boat. But when they arrive at Cap Lambert's cabin, they find some mysterious things are going on. Spooky phone calls, eerie flickering lights, strange dark figures. Is the cabin haunted?
The Haunted Castle: The Haunted Castle (Geronimo Stilton #46)
by Geronimo StiltonIn this funny chapter book from the bestselling middle grade adventure series, a world traveling journalist mouse goes with his family to a haunted house.I was just minding my business at home when I got a telephone call. It was my uncle Samuel S. Stingysnout, inviting the whole Stilton family to creepy, faraway Penny Pincher Castle for a big surprise. Moldy mozzarella—I’m not much of a traveling mouse, and I hate surprises. But Thea, Trap, and Benjamin were going, so I couldn’t say no. I could tell this was going to be one super-spooky trip!Praise for Geronimo Stilton’s books:“Lightning pace and full-color design will hook kids in a flash.” —Publishers Weekly
The Haunted Dinosaur: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Creepella von Cacklefur #9)
by Geronimo StiltonGet ready for a fur-raising adventure with Creepella von Cacklefur!A terrible haunted dinosaur is wreaking havoc throughout Mysterious Valley! He's scattering bones and leaving destruction in his wake. Creepella steps up to the task of taming this creature -- and brings Geronimo along for the adventure!
The Haunted Halls (Peachy and Keen #3)
by Jason Tharp J. B. RoseThe third full-color, illustrated, hilarious title in new chapter book series by illustrator Jason Tharp.It's Halloween at Happy Tails School and Peachy and Keen want to uncover what's really making that "Ooooo" noise coming from the locker rooms and write about it for Purrfect9. But when they sneak into school after hours, they discover something they weren't quite ready for. Could Happy Tails School be home to a spooky ghost or is there some other explanation for all of that spooky singing?
The Haunted Hamburger and Other Ghostly Stories
by David LaRochelleWhat's scarier than a ghost story? Three ghost stories, of course. And these three stories, told to little ghosts at bedtime, are the scariest kind of ghost stories there are-they're about people! From a ghost who becomes the victim of a baby in need of a diaper to a hamburger that can win a scaring contest just by lifting its bun, these hilariously illustrated silly stories are sure to bring Halloween laughs to even the littlest ghosts.
The Haunted Hayride (Ready, Freddy! 2nd Grade #5)
by Abby Klein John MckinleyFreddy's friends can't wait to try the haunted hayride at the Halloween festival -- especially Freddy's new friend, Josh. The hayride is supposed to be really scary! But when Max bets Josh that Freddy will be too much of a fraidy-cat to join them, Freddy is determined to be brave . . . no matter what!
The Haunted House Next Door: The Haunted House Next Door; Ghosts Don't Ride Bikes, Do They?; Surf's Up, Creepy Stuff!; Night Of The Zombie Zookeeper (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #1)
by Andres MiedosoMeet Desmond Cole! A fearless eight-year-old who runs his own ghost patrol, looking for ghosts, monsters, and mischief makers everywhere. Oh, and he just so happens to be my new best friend…and thank goodness! Because I&’m afraid of everything.Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are major mischief-makers. Most kids spend their days without ever seeing or dealing with a ghost, but some kids get stuck with a haunt. When that happens, they call Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol. Desmond is the hall monitor of ghosts and monsters. There&’s no job too spooky, icky, or risky for Desmond. I&’m not like that at all. My name&’s Andres Miedoso. I&’m Desmond&’s best friend. We do everything together…including catch ghosts. Seems cool, right? There&’s only one problem: I&’m afraid of everything. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Haunted House Project
by Tricia ClasenSince her mom died, Andie’s family has crumbled. Instead of working, her dad gambles away insurance money, while her sister, Paige, has put her future on hold in order to pick up extra waitressing shifts. Andie’s afraid of what will happen if people find out just how bad things are. She’s not sure how long she can hide the fact that there’s no food or money in the house...or adults, for that matter. <P><P> When her science partner suggests they study paranormal activity, Andie gets an idea. She wants a sign from her mom—anything to tell her it’s going to be okay. Maybe the rest of her family does too. So she starts a project of her own. Pretending to be her mother’s ghost, Andie sprays perfume, changes TV channels, and moves pictures. Haunting her house is Andie’s last hope to bring her family back into the land of the living. <P><P> For anyone who loved Counting by 7s, The Haunted House Project is a journey through loss and grief, but ultimately a story of hope and self-reliance. As much as Andie has been changed by her mother’s death, the changes she makes herself are the ones that are most important.
The Haunted House Project
by Tricia ClasenSince her mom died, Andie’s family has crumbled. Instead of working, her dad gambles away insurance money, while her sister, Paige, has put her future on hold in order to pick up extra waitressing shifts. Andie’s afraid of what will happen if people find out just how bad things are. She’s not sure how long she can hide the fact that there’s no food or money in the house...or adults, for that matter.When her science partner suggests they study paranormal activity, Andie gets an idea. She wants a sign from her mom-anything to tell her it’s going to be okay. Maybe the rest of her family does too. So she starts a project of her own. Pretending to be her mother’s ghost, Andie sprays perfume, changes TV channels, and moves pictures. Haunting her house is Andie’s last hope to bring her family back into the land of the living.For anyone who loved Counting by 7s, The Haunted House Project is a journey through loss and grief, but ultimately a story of hope and self-reliance. As much as Andie has been changed by her mother’s death, the changes she makes herself are the ones that are most important.
The Haunted House of Buffin Street (Early Reader Ser.)
by Francesca Simon Emily BolamEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.When Fang and Honey's people decide to move out of Buffin Street, everyone is very upset. What can they do to stop them? Then Millie the cat has a clever idea... Full colour illustrations on every page in this Early Reader story from the author of Horrid Henry.
The Haunted Howl (Key Hunters #3)
by Eric LuperIn this thrilling adventure, two friends get trapped in a ghost story where one falls prey to a werewolf’s curse.Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. A friend has vanished inside the pages of one of them. It’s up to them to find the key that will set her free . . . THE CURSE OF THE FULL MOON MUST BE BROKEN!On a dark and stormy night, Cleo and Evan are haunted by a disaster. Evan has been bitten by a werewolf! If they can’t find the cure—and the right key—before the full moon rises, he’ll be stuck prowling the pages of this ghost story for good!Praise for Key Hunters“Luper’s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers’ attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers.” —School Library Journal
The Haunted Key (Frightville #3)
by Mike FordWelcome to Frightville... one-stop shopping for all your fears!When Sofia buys a cool skeleton key from a creepy store, Frightville, it quickly becomes her favorite possession. It seems to open any lock she tries it on - even the rusted old lock on the attic in her new house.But opening that door seems to have magically opened a door into the past. A past that Sofia starts to think should have stayed locked up.
The Haunted Mustache (Night Frights #1)
by Joe McGeeFrom the author of Junior Monster Scouts comes new spooky and silly series perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. In this first book, things get hairy for two fifth graders who take on a haunted mustache!Wolver Hollow is not a normal town. The adults are too busy shuffling off to work at the old coffin factory to notice or care, but the kids know all about monsters, ghosts, and strange lights in the sky. Strange things happen in Wolver Hollow. Creepy things. But fifth graders Parker and Lucas are determined to debunk one of Wolver Hollow&’s legends: Over a hundred years ago, Bockius Beauregard was vaporized in an unfortunate accident and all that remained was his magnificent mustache. People say it returns every year, on the anniversary of Bockius&’s death, seeking a lip to claim as its own! When the boys try to prove the story is fake, the find more than they bargained for.
The Hawaiian Heist (Geronimo Stilton)
by Geronimo StiltonWhen you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!The most famouse goldsmith in Hawaii created a necklace for a famous actress, but someone wants to steal it! Can Geronimo figure out who the thief is before they run away with the jewels?