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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Union Square Kids Unabridged Classics)
by Robert Louis StevensonWhat would happen if we could separate our better selves from our baser half? Dr. Jekyll discovers the horrifying answer in Robert Louis Stevensons gripping, atmospheric novella. An instant success upon publication, it chillingly illuminates the darkest aspects of the human soul. Set in the same foggy, sinister streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper prowled, the tale depicts Dr. Jekylls transformation into the evil, amoral Mr. Hyde, after drinking a serum that he created in his laboratory. While at first Jekyll revels in the freedom of his dissolute alter ego, gradually Hyde begins to take over Jekylls entire being--with devastating consequences.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Illustrated Classics Edition)
by Robert Louis StevensonDr. Jekyll is a kind and respected man. His friends cannot understand his companionship with the wicked, mysterious Mr. Hyde, who seems to have come from nowhere and yet has a terrible hold on the doctor. Even as Hyde commits crimes that shock all of London, no one can guess how -- or why -- the two men are so close. Only at the very end of this gripping tale is the incredible truth revealed. Adapted by Mitsu Yamamoto.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
by Tom AnglebergerIn this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixth-grade class and of the greatness that sometimes comes in unlikely packages, Dwight, a loser, talks to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of Yoda. If that weren't strange enough, the puppet is uncannily wise and prescient. Origami Yoda predicts the date of a pop quiz, guesses who stole the classroom Shakespeare bust, and saves a classmate from popularity-crushing embarrassment with some well-timed advice. Dwight's classmate Tommy wonders how Yoda can be so smart when Dwight himself is so clueless. With contributions from his puzzled classmates, he assembles the case file that forms this novel.
The Strange Case Of Origami Yoda (Origami Yoda Ser. #1)
by Tom AnglebergerSixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.
Strange Creatures: Exploring the Wonderful and Weird Animals that Share this Planet with Us (Animalogic Presents)
by Andres SalazarLearn about the most beautiful and unusual creatures, all in one incredible animal encyclopedia for adults. Cool animals, fascinating facts. From the hognose snake to the mudskipper, you will learn all about the wacky and wonderful animals that walk, run, swim, and slither all over our magnificent planet. In Strange Creatures, you will get a deeper look into the lives of these glorious animals and learn how connected they are to the world we live in. A book of wild animals living remarkable lives. Step outside of your own world and into the world of Strange Creatures. Look through the eyes of the banana slug, understand how the wolf eel lives, and find out what separates a glow worm from a velvet worm. Discover the eccentric creatures around us and gain a greater view of our world. Inside, you&’ll find: Strange facts about animals that will ignite a passion for cool critters and wow-worthy wildlife A new way to expand your knowledge by learning about a different type of animal every chapter A different perspective on the world through these wonderfully weird animals and their lively stories If you liked Zoology: Inside the Secret World of Animals, Knowledge Encyclopedia, or Coyote Peterson&’s Brave Adventures, you&’ll love Strange Creatures.
The Strange Gift of Gwendolyn Golden: The Night Flyer's Handbook
by Philippa DowdingThis morning, I woke up on the ceiling … So begins the strange story of Gwendolyn Golden. One perfectly ordinary day for no apparent reason, she wakes up floating around her room like one of her little brother’s Batman balloons. Puberty is weird enough. Everyone already thinks she’s an oddball with anger issues because her father vanished in a mysterious storm one night when she was six. Then there are the mean, false rumours people are spreading about her at school. On top of all that, now she’s a flying freak. How can she tell her best friend or her mother? How can she live her life? After Gwendolyn almost meets disaster flying too high and too fast one night, help arrives from the most unexpected place. And stranger still? She’s not alone.
Strange Happenings: Five Tales of Transformation
by AviChildren become cats and birds, a once-invisible young woman pieces herself back together, and the identity of a mysterious baseball mascot is uncovered-all within this eclectic collection from master storyteller Avi. By turns chilling, ethereal, and surreal, these thought-provoking tales are sure to engage anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to become someone-or something-else.
Strange Invaders (Visitors #1)
by Rodman Philbrick Lynn HarnettWith the adults possessed by alien invaders, can Nick, Jessie, and Frasier save their town? Twelve-year-old twins Nick and Jessie are woken up in the middle of the night by a blazing white light followed by a loud explosion. As they rush to the window, rain suddenly begins pouring down, and the water starts to glow. It is the strangest thunderstorm they've ever seen, and it stops as quickly as it started. Nick has a feeling it may not have been a storm at all, but visitors from another planet. When he and Jessie decide to investigate a strange sound downstairs, they find their mom and dad digging a hole in the basement. At least, they think it's their mom and dad. But since when does their mom let them eat all the junk food they want, and why isn't their dad going to work? Nick and Jessie know something is wrong, and if their hunch is right, their parents' bodies have been taken over by aliens. It's up to Nick, Jessie, and their best friend, Frasier, to solve the mystery and protect their town from an extraterrestrial threat.
Strange Light Afar: Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan
by Rui UmezawaA bitterly jealous brother, a samurai who makes the ultimate sacrifice, a cold-hearted husband, a monk who mistakes desire for piety, a fraudulent merchant who meets his match in a supernatural river otter — the motives underlying these traditional Japanese folktale characters are explored with haunting results. Prompted by the sometimes illogical and perplexing actions of folktale characters (Why doesn’t the wolf kill Little Red Riding Hood right away?), master storyteller Rui Umezawa revisits eight popular Japanese folktales, delving beneath their sometimes baffling plot lines to highlight the psychological motivations behind the characters’ actions.In “Betrayal,” a treacherous husband poisons his wife so he can marry another woman. In “Paradise,” a young man saves the life of a sea turtle, who takes him to a luxurious underwater palace, where his every whim is fulfilled. A brother in “Rage” is consumed by jealousy when his brother’s dog digs up a cache of gold. In “Honor,” a samurai kills himself to keep a promise made to his blood brother.Tales of addiction, bravery, sex, greed, abuse and control — these stories take their inspiration from the great Japanese storytelling traditions, as well as from Noh and Kabuki. Sometimes laced with ironic humor, sometimes truly horrifying, these stories of the strange and supernatural will appeal to readers of all ages, but they particularly speak to teenagers.Evocative and haunting illustrations by the stunningly talented Mikiko Fujita add to the eerie beauty of this collection. A detailed afterword outlines the author’s storytelling approach and provides source material for each tale.
The Strange Message in the Parchment: The Strange Message In The Parchment (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #54)
by Carolyn KeeneA sheep farmer receives a mysterious telephone call shortly after he buys a series of pictures painted on parchment. “Decipher the message in the parchment and right a great wrong,” the voice says. Puzzled, the owner asks Nancy to help.With Junie, his daughter, Nancy tracks down a kidnapper and a group of extortionists. Is there a connection between the message in the parchment and a boy artist on another farm? And who is responsible for the atmosphere of fear in the neighborhood? After several harrowing experiences, Nancy begins to tighten the net around a ruthless villain and calls on the assistance of her friends Ned, Burt, Dave, Bess and George to bring his nefarious scheme to a dead end.
Strange Planet (Strange Planet Series)
by Nathan W. PyleStraight from the mind of New York Times bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle, Strange Planet is an adorable and profound universe in pink, blue, green, and purple, based on the phenomenally popular Instagram of the same name!Strange Planet covers a full life cycle of the planet’s inhabitants, including milestones such as:The Emergence DayBeing Gains a SiblingThe Being Family Attains a BeastThe Formal Education of a BeingCelebration of Special DaysBeing Begins a VocationThe Beings at HomeHealth Status of a BeingThe Hobbies of a BeingThe Extended Family of the BeingThe Being Reflects on Life While Watching the Planet RotateWith dozens of never-before-seen illustrations in addition to old favorites, this fixed-format e-book offers a sweet and hilarious look at a distant world not all that unlike our own.I feel more attractive.Honestly, you are.It’s the star damage.I CRAVE STAR DAMAGE.
The Strange Tale of Ragger Bill (The Outfit)
by Robert SwindellsAfter a little girl goes missing from outside her school, everyone blames Ragger Bill. But the Outfit knows Bill is innocent, and they set out to find the missing girl before it's too late. Find the truth in this high-stakes, high/low story.
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall
by Jasmine WargaFrom the author of A Rover's Story and Other Words for Home comes an extraordinary story about two friends, a ghost, a missing painting, and a turtle named Agatha. The perfect next read for fans of The Swifts, Kate DiCamillo, and Erin Entrada Kelly. <P><P> A painting has been stolen…! <P><P> When Rami sees a floating girl in the museum, he knows he has seen her somewhere before. Then he realizes: She looks just like the girl in the painting that has gone missing. But how does her appearance connect to the theft? <P><P> Agatha the turtle knows—she has been watching from the garden. But she can’t exactly tell anyone…can she? <P><P> Will Rami, with the help of his classmate, Veda, be able to solve the mystery? The clues are all around them, but they’ll have to be brave enough to really look. <P><P> This is a whimsical, moving story about the universal desire to be seen and understood and how art can help us find connection, even when we are at our loneliest. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals (An Animal Planet Book)
by Charles GhignaAnimal Planet presents the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, and oddest animals in the world!Did you know that an archerfish can spit water up to 16 feet? Or that the giant weta is the world's largest and heaviest insect? Animal Planet's fascinating exploration of animal oddities introduces young animal lovers to some of the most astonishing, gorgeous, and obscure animals in the world-including some brand new discoveries! Packed with more than 200 vibrant photographs and fun facts about animals with unusual behaviors, strange appearances, and remarkable stats, this deluxe gift book is perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who loves totally gross and amazing animals. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.
Strange Visions (Sinkhole)
by Ronald B. KlineDale Porter is working hard to get into college, but her studies are interrupted when series of strange sinkholes open in Foggy Creek. Her dog and other local animals come down an illness that seems other-worldly. Soon the town is swarming with military forces and international experts investigating the holes and their affects. Meanwhile, Dale starts losing her grip on reality. Are there aliens behind all this? Can Dale save herself, her family, and maybe her entire town?
The Strange White Doves: True Mysteries of Nature
by Alexander KeyIn the behavior of animals, an author discovers the limitless possibility of natureIn a wild stretch of countryside where only the toughest creatures can survive, an author witnesses a miracle: a white dove. His young companion chases after the bird, catching it easily with his bare hands—a second miracle. He takes it home as a pet, and there they find the third miracle of the day: the dove&’s mate, who traveled hundreds of miles to reunite with her vanished beloved. But how did she know where to find him—and what does her journey tell us about the mysteries of the wild? To the author, the miracle of the doves is too remarkable to be explained by instinct. He suspects they share a kind of telepathy, and he begins to see signs of other unspoken mysteries everywhere he looks—from insects on the ground to branches on the trees. Life is a mystery, but the answers await us if, like the doves, we know how to listen.
The Strange Wonders of Roots
by Evan GriffithFrom the acclaimed author of Manatee Summer comes a poignant story about a girl who learns to lay down roots as she’s drawn into a fight over a local grove of trees that’s in danger of being torn down. Perfect for fans of Hoot and Operation Redwood.Holly Foster knows that nothing lasts—not hometowns or schools, or even family. It’s just safer to keep herself uninvolved. So when she’s sent to spend part of the summer with her uncle, she knows better than to get attached to him…or any part of his small Vermont town of Arden.But when she arrives, she’s drawn into the drama that’s split the town: The local plastic factory is trying to tear down the trees in the center of Arden to build a visitor’s center and museum. Holly shocks herself by stepping into the fray and taking on one of the most powerful families in the area. But as she learns more about the town—and makes a new friend or two—Holly is determined to protect the one place she thinks she could finally belong. But will she be able to convince the other townspeople that the trees deserve to stay?
The Stranger (Animorphs #7)
by K. A. ApplegateUsing their infamous cockroach morphs, Rachel, Marco, and Tobias gain entry into an alien enemy's underground city and find themselves in danger of becoming alien snacks.
The Stranger: The Stranger (Animorphs #7)
by K. A. ApplegateThe wildly popular books by K.A. Applegate are back! The Animorphs return in this update of the classic series.Rachel isn't the kind of girl who backs away from a fight. When her dad asks her to move across the country with him, it hurts, but Rachel won't desert her friends in their fight to save the world.But then the Animorphs are contacted by a very old, very powerful alien being that knows about their struggle. He's called the Ellimist, and he presents them with a choice: They can abandon the planet with their families and be taken to safety, or they an stay to fight the Yeerks -- and lose.
Stranger at the Window
by Vivien AlcockAt first eleven-year-old Lesley doesn't like the three older Harwood children who live next door to her aunt in London, but she comes to see them differently when she is drawn into their efforts to help a young boy who has entered the country illegally. Alcock explores a contemporary issue: the plight of a child who is a refugee in an alien society. And as four children try to provide a safe haven for this stranger in a strange land, they begin to understand their own strengths as well as their limitations. "Childhood is," Alcock has written, "an exciting and dangerous time, and it fascinates me." Her books reflect that excitement, danger, and fascination.
Stranger in Dadland
by Jesse Reisch Amy Goldman KossHere is the engaging, funny story of a boy caught in the juggling act of life with divorced parents. Every summer John flies to Los Angeles for his annual visit with Dad. But one week a year sure isn't a lot of time for father/son bonding, particularly when your father is a workaholic who always schedules more meetings with clients than outings with his one-and-only son. Not to mention the embarrassing fact that Dad always has a new girlfriend hanging around. In the past it's been near impossible to grab some quality time with his father, but this summer John refuses to give up without a fight. He's sick of feeling like a stranger in "Dadland."
Stranger in Right Field: A Peach Street Mudders Story (Peach Street Mudders Story, A)
by Bert Dodson Matthew F ChristopherRight fielder Alfie Maples is mystified by the newest member of the Peach Street Mudders. As far as Alfie can see, Roberti Frantelli can barely catch a ball or hit. Then Coach Parker asks Alfie to show the newcomer the ropes. Alfie is flattered and teaches Roberti all he can -- but begins to suspect that the coach plans to start Roberti in his position in the next game! Who is this strange new player, and can Alfie continue to help him play his best?
The Stranger in the Shadows (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #103)
by Carolyn KeeneWhen Paula DeJagger, an exchange student staying with one of Nancy's friends, begins acting strangely, Nancy investigates and discovers that Paula and other exchange students are being blackmailed to commit crimes.
Stranger Kids 1 - 24 horas sin padres (Stranger Kids #Volumen 1)
by Isaac Palmiola¿Y tú, qué harías si te quedaras 24 horas sin padres? Stranger Kids, la nueva serie de Isaac Palmiola ¿QUÉ HARÍAS SI TE QUEDARAS 24 HORAS SIN PADRES? Yo lo tengo claro... ¡TODO LO QUE NO nos dejan hacer HACER cuando están ELLOS! Es decir: - Montar una FIESTA con mi hermano y mi mejor amigo. ¡Va a ser épica!- Comer pizzas, chuches y palomitas a montones. ¡Y encima del sofá! - Ver juntos pelis de TERROR. ¡Aunque dan más miedo mis padres enfadados! Es un plan perfecto pero Timba, nuestro perro, ha desaparecido. No sabemos dónde ha ido, y dicen que en Tragalobos hay una bruja que se queda a los perros... ¿Será verdad y Timba está en peligro?Hay que encontrarlo antes de que sea demasiado tarde, ¡y antes de que vuelvan mis padres y me castiguen para siempre! _______________________ - Con ilustraciones increíbles en todas las páginas. - Texto divertidísimo y fácil de leer. - Lleno de destacados, anotaciones y comentarios para disfrutar a tope.- Misterio, aventura y humor para que los niños y las niñas descubran el gusto por la lectura. - Escrito por Isaac Palmiola, autor de la serie Perrock Holmes.
Stranger Kids 2 - 24 horas sin wifi (Stranger Kids #Volumen 2)
by Isaac Palmiola¿Y tú, qué harías si te quedaras 24 horas sin wifi? Tenemos un SUPERPROBLEMA: * Tenemos que entregar un trabajo del cole... ¡mañana! * Nos han castigado sin móviles. ¡Y el wifi no funciona! * Solo nos queda ir a la biblioteca. ¡Ufff!Pero todo se complica: el bibliotecario no para de decir cosas raras y en la biblioteca se esconden muchos secretos... Y, para rematarlo, ¡nos hemos quedado encerrados! ¿Lo peor? ¡No podemos avisar a nadie porque no tenemos wifi! Hay que salir de aquí antes de que sea demasiado tarde. ¡No queremos morir de aburrimiento! ¿TE ATREVES A VIVIR LA AVENTURA? _______________________- Con ilustraciones increíbles en todas las páginas. - Texto divertidísimo y fácil de leer. - Lleno de destacados, anotaciones y comentarios para disfrutar a tope.- Misterio, aventura y humor para que los niños y las niñas descubran el gusto por la lectura. - Escrito por Isaac Palmiola, autor de la serie Perrock Holmes