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The Ghoul Next Door
by Cullen BunnFor fans of Ghosts and Hilo, New York Times bestselling author Cullen Bunn and acclaimed artist Cat Farris deliver a fun, spooky, full-color middle grade graphic novel about a supernatural adventure and friendships that go beyond the grave. “A thoroughly charming story of friendship, sweet and funny and haunting all in equal measure.” —Tony Cliff, creator of the Delilah Dirk series“Incredible artwork and a sweet, cool, and just creepy enough story that really hooked me.” —Jeff Lemire, creator of Sweet Tooth, Black Hammer, and the Essex County trilogy"A fun story with art that’ll knock readers dead."—Kirkus“Imaginative with the right number of chills.”—BooklistEleven-year-old Grey lives in the legend-haunted New England town of Ander’s Landing, and he can’t help but feel like a pair of eyes is watching his every move.He discovers odd, gruesome bits and pieces from the graveyard that are left for him as gifts like art carved from bones or jewelry made from (hopefully not human) remains. Soon Grey is caught up in something bigger than he could ever have imagined.He finds himself drawn into a strange mystery involving a race of reclusive subterranean creatures—ghouls, the eaters of the dead! Turns out, his secret admirer is a ghoul named Lavinia. An unlikely friendship forms between them. The only problem is, their friendship breaks traditions—and the punishment is a fate worse than death.Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection * Kids’ Indie Next List
The Giant (Bareknuckle)
by Jonathan Mary-ToddLuc doesn't like to fight. He wins his matches anyway. Men always turn out to see the Boy Giant box—he's taller and stronger than anyone else at the Woodrat Club. Luc takes part to help Mr. Chilton, the man who brought him to New York. When a fast-talking stranger brings a kangaroo to the club, the Woodrat gains another attraction. The kangaroo boxing makes Luc queasy. But Mr. Chilton befriends the kangaroo owner. Soon Luc is torn between loyalty and his conscience. And if he makes a move, the kangaroo's mysterious trainer is ready to cut him down to size.
The Giant Book of Hacks for Minecrafters: A Giant Unofficial Guide Featuring Tips and Tricks Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks for Minecrafters)
by Megan MillerA gigantic guide to command blocks, redstone, mods, and more!The Giant Book of Hacks for Minecrafters teachers Minecrafters everything they need to know about manipulating and programming command blocks within Minecraft, manipulating redstone to make amazing contraptions and machines, how to add modifications to their Minecraft game, and more! Other tips will help gamers: Make their own custom maps and mini-games Build essential redstone logic gates, loops, and circuits Explore today’s range of modded Minecraft play, from the must-haves to the fanciful And much, much more! Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks! This guide shows users exactly how the experts wield command blocks and make fun modifications (like giving and getting loot and customizing villagers), wield redstone power and build classic and crazy contraptions (like automatic doors and furnaces, and hidden traps and staircases), and keep their games new and exciting with mods (from utilities to full-fledged gameplay extensions and modpacks). Hundreds of screenshots help readers follow along with each tip, step-by-step, to master the Minecrafting world.
The Giant Rat of Sumatra (Hardy Boys #143)
by Franklin W. DixonSomeone’s determined to sabotage a new play that’s come to town. Part of the set crashes on stage. Death threats are painted on the walls. Stage props are transformed into sinister weapons. And if Frank and Joe don’t catch the villain, the climax could be crushing.
The Giant Yo-Yo Mystery (Boxcar Children #107)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Robert PappThe Aldens are helping one of Grandfather's friends break a world record by building the world's largest yo-yo! As they help with the project, strange things begin to happen. First someone follows them and then the plans for the yo-yo turn up missing, someone is trying to sabotage the yo-yo before it's launched! It seems there are a few people in Greenfield who don't want this yo-yo completed. The Boxcar Children will piece the evidence together to get to the bottom of this mystery.
The Giant and How He Humbugged America
by Jim MurphyWhen a 10-foot tall purported "petrified man" is unearthed from a backyard in upstate New York in 1869, the discovery immediately turns into a spectacle of epic proportions. News of the giant spreads like wildfire, and well over a thousand people come to view him in the first five days alone!Everyone has their own idea of his true origin: Is he an ancient member of the local Onandaga Indian tribe? Is he a biblical giant like Goliath? Soon the interests of world-renowned scientists and people from around the globe are piqued as arguments flare over who he is, where he came from, and if he is real--or just a hoax. In a riveting account of how the Cardiff Giant mystery snowballed into one of America’s biggest money-making spectacles--and scams--Jim Murphy masterfully explores the power of 19th-century media and the unexpected ripple effect that a single corrupt mastermind can produce when given a stage.
The Giant's Seat (The Extraordinary Journeys of Clockwork Charlie)
by Dave ButlerIn the next chapter of the Extraordinary Adventures of Clockwork Charlie trilogy, Charlie must save his friends and deliver a dangerous message! Charlie lived a quiet life—until his father was suddenly kidnapped by the Iron Cog. In the midst of searching for his father, Charlie discovered the shocking truth about himself: he is one of his father’s inventions—a living clockwork boy! Now separated from his friends, Charlie finds himself in the service of a very tough company of dwarves, who view him only as a machine—that is, until a heroic act makes them his closest allies. Soon Charlie must rescue his friends and face the Iron Cog head-on. But Charlie wonders . . . will he ever find his own kind?
The Gift
by Bibi BelfordThe holidays are quickly approaching, but the kids in Sandro’s class celebrate in many different ways: Jazzy celebrates Christmas, Ruben celebrates Hanukah, and Sandro’s family celebrates el Día de los Reyes. The one thing most cultures have in common though is gift-giving! And who doesn’t love to get gifts? The class decides to hold a secret swap, and when Sandro comes up with an amazing gift idea, he learns that sometimes giving gifts is even more fun than receiving them. Curl up someplace cozy and rediscover the lovable Sandro and his friends in this heartwarming holiday story about kindness, family, and community.
The Gift
by Bob MoseleyTommy Browning is hopelessly trapped in his baseball dream. Wallowing in Single A with Macon Peaches, he doesn't know if he'll ever make The Show---the major leagues---or if his dream of a professional career is even worth pursuing. But fate steps in and the 21-year-old pitcher is launched on a roller-coaster ride that he can't control, much less understand. He has "The Gift," but can he keep it?
The Gift
by Peter DickinsonA boy with psychic powers struggles to save his loved ones When Davy’s mother deserts their family, Davy’s father packs his children into a rickety old car and takes them on a vacation. They drive to their mysterious old grandparents’ house in the sprawling Welsh countryside, a place so rural that running water is a novelty. It is there that Davy learns he has the gift. He has always seen the pictures—images in his head that tell of the future or the past—but his grandmother explains that the gift is both a remarkable power and a terrible curse. It was the gift that killed Davy’s great-uncle—and it is the gift that could save his life. Seven years later, Davy is in high school, and for the first time he can remember, life is almost normal. But when he starts having troubling visions of his father’s new employer he knows that only he can save his family from destruction. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Peter Dickinson including rare images from the author’s collection.
The Gift (Red Rhino)
by Jim WestcottZeke’s parents have split up. His dad is hurt and angry when Zeke sides with his mother. But Zeke’s emotions go on a crazy roller coaster ride when he’s visited by a mysterious kid that only he can see ... until he finds out his grandpa can also see the ghost. Zeke’s world is rocked in new ways when he finds out that he can see and talk to the dead.
The Gift (Witch & Wizard #2)
by James Patterson Ned RustWhen Whit & Wisty were imprisoned by the wicked forces of the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, they were barely able to escape with their lives. Now part of a hidden community of teens like themselves, Whit and Wisty have established themselves as leaders of the Resistance, willing to sacrifice anything to save kids kidnapped and brutally imprisoned by the New Order. But the One has other plans in store for them: He needs Wisty, for she is "The One Who Has the Gift. " While trying to figure out what that means, Whit and Wisty's suspenseful adventures through Overworld and Shadowland lead to a jaw-dropping climax and conclusion: the highly-anticipated fulfillment of the heart-pounding opening prologue of book one. . . The Execution of the Allgoods.
The Gigantic Book of Graphic Novels for Minecrafters: Three Unofficial Adventures
by Cara StevensPackaged Together for the First Time, the First Three Installments of Sky Pony’s Redstone Junior High Series! When quiet farm girl Pixel receives an acceptance letter from the prestigious academy for gifted students, Redstone Junior High, she is thrilled! Little does Pixel know that the school's long history of safety is about to take an unsettling turn. The adventures that unfold will test Pixel's courage, reveal a unique and precious gift that she never knew she had, and help her create friendships that will change the course of her life. This bind up contains the following graphic novels: Zombies Ate My HomeworkCreepers Crashed My PartyDragons Never DieThe Gigantic Book of Graphic Novels for Minecrafters will enchant readers of all ages who love playing Minecraft and love stories full of action, adventure, and bravery. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Gilded Cage
by Lucinda GrayAfter growing up on a farm in Virginia, Walthingham Hall in England seems like another world to sixteen-year-old Katherine Randolph. Her new life, filled with the splendor of upper class England in the 1820s, is shattered when she discovers the corpse of her brother George in a lake on the estate-the tragic accidental drowning of a young man, the coroner reports, despite the wound to George's head. Katherine is expected to observe the mourning customs and get on with her life, but she can't accept that her brother's death was an accident. A bitter poacher prowls the estate, and strange visitors threaten the occupants of the house. There's a rumor, too, that a wild animal stalks the woods of Walthingham. Can Katherine retain her sanity long enough to find out the truth? Or will her brother's killer claim her life, too?
The Gilded Cage (The Prison Healer)
by Lynette NoniKiva trades one cage for another when she leaves behind a deadly prison for a deceptive palace in this dark and dangerous sequel to The Prison Healer, which Sarah J. Maas called "a must-read."Kiva Meridan is a survivor.She survived not only Zalindov prison, but also the deadly Trial by Ordeal. Now Kiva&’s purpose goes beyond survival to vengeance. For the past ten years, her only goal was to reunite with her family and destroy the people responsible for ruining their lives. But now that she has escaped Zalindov, her mission has become more complicated than ever.As Kiva settles into her new life in the capital, she discovers she wasn&’t the only one who suffered while she was in Zalindov—her siblings and their beliefs have changed too. Soon it&’s not just her enemies she&’s keeping secrets from, but her own family as well.Outside the city walls, tensions are brewing from the rebels, along with whispers of a growing threat from the northern kingdoms. Kiva&’s allegiances are more important than ever, but she&’s beginning to question where they truly lie. To survive this time, she&’ll have to navigate a complicated web of lies before both sides of the battle turn against her and she loses everything.
The Gilded Ones #3: The Eternal Ones (The Gilded Ones #3)
by Namina FornaThe dazzling finale to the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling Gilded Ones series. One girl holds the power to defeat the gods—but can she become one?Mere weeks after confronting the Gilded Ones—the false beings she once believed to be her family—Deka is on the hunt. In order to kill the gods, whose ravenous competition for power is bleeding Otera dry, she must uncover the source of her divinity. But with her mortal body on the verge of ruin, Deka is running out of time—to save herself and an empire that&’s tearing itself apart at its seams.When Deka&’s search leads her and her friends to the edge of the world as they know it, they discover an astonishing new realm, one which holds the key to Deka&’s past. Yet it also illuminates a devastating decision she must soon make…Choose to be reborn as a god, losing everyone she loves in the process. Or bring about the end of the world.
The Gilded Ones (The Gilded Ones #1)
by Namina FornaIn this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice. Get ready for battle. <P><P>Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village. Already different from everyone else because of her unnatural intuition, Deka prays for red blood so she can finally feel like she belongs. <P><P>But on the day of the ceremony, her blood runs gold, the color of impurity–and Deka knows she will face a consequence worse than death. <P><P>Then a mysterious woman comes to her with a choice: stay in the village and submit to her fate, or leave to fight for the emperor in an army of girls just like her. They are called alaki–near-immortals with rare gifts. And they are the only ones who can stop the empire's greatest threat. <P><P>Knowing the dangers that lie ahead yet yearning for acceptance, Deka decides to leave the only life she's ever known. But as she journeys to the capital to train for the biggest battle of her life, she will discover that the great walled city holds many surprises. Nothing and no one are quite what they seem to be–not even Deka herself. <P><P>The start of a bold and immersive fantasy series for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
by Roald DahlFrom the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company certainly doesn't. They don&’t need a pail, either, because they have a pelican with a bucket-sized beak. With a monkey to do the washing and Billy as their manager, this business is destined for success. Now they have their big break—a chance to clean all 677 windows of the Hampshire House, owned by the richest man in all of England! That&’s exciting enough, but along the way there are surprises and adventures beyond their wildest window-washing dreams.
The Girl From Over There: The Hopeful Story of a Young Jewish Immigrant
by Sharon RechterIn the aftermath of the Holocaust and World War II, a young Jewish immigrant struggles to fit into her new home as she combats bullying and jealousy from the other children Israel—A group of young school girls are sitting together, when a stranger appears. They take in the girl&’s ragged dress, long hair, and tattered purple teddy bear. And they immediately hate her. Who is she? Why is she here? Is she from over there? Follow this captivating historical fiction story, where we are introduced to the children living in a small kibbutz, a type of community in Israel, soon after the events of World War II and the Holocaust. When Miriam, an immigrant from Poland, arrives, the other children are immediately suspicious and wary—none more than Michal, the class queen, who is immediately jealous of the new girl when her boyfriend befriends her and the adults rally around her.The Girl from Over There follows the relationship between Michal and Miriam, as the latter struggles to fit in with the other kids. Meanwhile, Michal struggles to come to terms with both her jealousy and the horrors that Miriam, as well as friends and other newcomers, faced during the events of World War II. Written by the Israel-born author when she was just 11 years old, this story pieces together both fiction and actual testimonies and memories of her Holocaust-survivor family members. Despite detailing the horrific treatment on Jews in war-torn Europe, this compelling narrative will leave you hopeful for a better future.
The Girl From Yamhill: A Memoir (Vol #1)
by Beverly ClearyTold in her own words, A Girl from Yamhill is Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary’s heartfelt and relatable memoir.<P><P> Generations of children have read Beverly Cleary’s books. From Ramona Quimby to Henry Huggins, Ralph S. Mouse to Ellen Tebbits, she has created an evergreen body of work based on the humorous tales and heartfelt anxieties of middle graders. But in A Girl from Yamhill, Beverly Cleary tells a more personal story—her story—of what adolescence was like. In warm but honest detail, Beverly describes life in Oregon during the Great Depression, including her difficulties in learning to read, and offers a slew of anecdotes that were, perhaps, the inspiration for some of her beloved stories.<P> For everyone who has enjoyed the pranks and schemes, embarrassing moments, and all of the other poignant and colorful images of childhood brought to life in Beverly Cleary’s books, here is the fascinating true story of the remarkable woman who created them.
The Girl From the Tar Paper School: Barbara Rose Johns and the advent of the Civil Rights Movement
by Teri KanefieldBefore the Little Rock Nine, before Rosa Parks, before Martin Luther King Jr. and his March on Washington, there was Barbara Rose Johns, a teenager who used nonviolent civil disobedience to draw attention to her cause. In 1951, witnessing the unfair conditions in her racially segregated high school, Barbara Johns led a walkout--the first public protest of its kind demanding racial equality in the U.S.--jumpstarting the American civil rights movement. Ridiculed by the white superintendent and school board, local newspapers, and others, and even after a cross was burned on the school grounds, Barbara and her classmates held firm and did not give up. Her school's case went all the way to the Supreme Court and helped end segregation as part of Brown v. Board of Education.<P><P> Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winner
The Girl Guide: 50 Ways to Learn to Love Your Changing Body
by Marawa Ibrahim Sinem ErkasFor every tween girl wondering about her changing body and changing brain, this funny and highly illustrated guide is the answer. Packed with advice about everything from periods to bras to body hair—PLUS tips on how to deal with crushes, new emotions, and all the chaos in between! Growing up is fun . . . but it’s tough, too. There are a lot of unknowns and it can be weird and messy for girls. Worry not! This book covers EVERYTHING girls need to know, and it's all been reviewed and fact-checked by medical consultant Dr. Radha Modgil. Learn how: To make your body your best friend (not your enemy).To get out there and do YOU (even when you don’t want to move off the couch).The thoughts and feelings that make you feel alone are shared by every girl on the planet.To feel amazing through exercise, nutrition, and skin care.And so much more! Great for those who loved The Care and Keeping of You or What's Happening to My Body?
The Girl Is Murder
by Kathryn Miller HainesIris Anderson is only 15, but she's quickly mastering the art of deception in this YA novel for fans of Veronica Mars. It's the fall of 1942 and Iris's world is rapidly changing. Her mother recently committed suicide. Her Pop is back from the war with a missing leg, limiting his ability to do the physically grueling part of his detective work. Iris is dying to help, especially when she discovers that one of Pop's cases involves a boy at her school. Now, instead of sitting at home watching Deanna Durbin movies, Iris is sneaking out of the house, double crossing her friends, and dancing at the Savoy till all hours of the night. There's certainly never a dull moment in the private eye business.
The Girl Is Murder
by Kathryn Miller HainesIris Anderson is only 15, but she's quickly mastering the art of deception in this YA novel for fans of Veronica Mars.It's the Fall of 1942 and Iris's world is rapidly changing. Her Pop is back from the war with a missing leg, limiting his ability to do the physically grueling part of his detective work. Iris is dying to help, especially when she discovers that one of Pop's cases involves a boy at her school. Now, instead of sitting at home watching Deanna Durbin movies, Iris is sneaking out of the house, double crossing her friends, and dancing at the Savoy till all hours of the night. There's certainly never a dull moment in the private eye business.
The Girl They Sold To The Moon
by Chris StevensonEighteen-year-old Tilly Breedlove's father has sold her into a form of modern day slavery on Luna--the Tranquility Harbor Mining Company, 240,000 miles from home. Family Trade and Loan, an unscrupulous company, is more than willing to take her on and exploit her talent. Forced to be an exotic dancer, she performs risqué shows for the filthy but filthy rich ore miners--a far cry from her classical and modern dance training. If she isn't resisting obscene advances from bearded "Prairie Dogs," she's fending off jealous head-liner acts who view her as a threat to their status--and when those jealous showgirls say "break a leg," they aim to cause it. The only reprieve she finds in this shop of horrors is a few close ward friends, a sympathetic dance coach, and Buddy Gunner Bell who just might become the love of her life. It's just enough to stem her psychological meltdown.