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The Whispering House
by Rebecca WadeMaisie Holt. This is her book.It's an old house, one her family plans to stay in for only a short while; but for Hannah Price, secrets soon come creeping out of every corner of Cowleigh Lodge.First there's the old and dusty book of children's fairy tales that belonged to a young girl named Maisie. Hannah learns that the girl died mysteriously at age eleven in this very house nearly 140 years ago.Then, when Hannah draws a portrait of Maisie, things begin to fall apart. The house seems to be reverting to its nineteenth-century form, and Hannah's not sure whether it or Maisie herself is sending her messages. Hannah must solve the mystery of Maisie's death, because if she doesn't help her, Maisie may never leave Hannah alone. . . . Rebecca Wade has created a haunting story that will capture readers' imaginations until the very last page.
The Whispering Mountain (Wolves Chronicles)
by Joan AikenWinner of the Guardian Prize for FictionIn the small town of Pennygaff, where Owen has been sent to live after his mother's death, a legendary golden harp has been found. Knowing of the prophesy of the Harp of Teirtu, Owen must prevent the magic harp from falling into the evil clutches of its reputed owner, the sinister and diabolical Lord Mayln. But it won't be easy. Owen and his friend Arabis are plunged into a hair-raising adventure of intrigue, kidnapping, exotic underground worlds, savage beasts...even murder.For only too late will Owen learn that Lord Mayln will stop at nothing to have the golden harp.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Whispering Pines (Whispering Pines #1)
by Heidi Lang Kati BartkowskiStranger Things meets The X-Files in this eerie, heart-pounding middle grade adventure about a young boy and girl who must protect their small town from otherworldly forces threatening to destroy it.Rae&’s father vanished without a trace—and Rae knows what happened to him. But no one believes her when she says that her father didn&’t run off, that he was actually taken. Now, a year of therapy later, Rae&’s mother decides they need a fresh start, and so they move to a new town in the hope that life can return to normal. The problem is, there is nothing normal about the town of Whispering Pines. No one knows this better than Caden. He&’s lived in Whispering Pines his entire life, and he&’s seen more than his fair share of weird—starting with his own family, as the town is the perfect home base for his mother&’s ghost hunting business. When several kids go missing and then show up like zombies with their eyes removed, many locals brush it off. Just another day in Whispering Pines. But Caden has a dark secret, one that may explain why someone is stealing eyes. And Rae, who knows how it feels to not be believed, may be just the person Caden needs to help him put things right.
The Whispering Pines (EXIT 13, Book 1)
by James PrellerWelcome to the EXIT 13 Motel!Pets welcome!And don't worry, we've been waiting for you, so stay as long as you like.With black-and-white comic pages throughout, EXIT 13 is perfect for mystery and horror loving kids everywhere!The McGinns were supposed to be going on a perfectly normal family vacation. Sure, Ash's older sister Willow was a pain, their dog Daisy was a whiny scaredy cat, and their parents were being kind of lame. All of that was to be expected. Perfectly normal! But when the family decides to make an unplanned stop one night, it quickly becomes clear that this family vacation is about to get more than a little weird, because there is nothing normal about the EXIT 13 Motel.Rooms and hallways that don't go where they're supposed to, a receptionist that looks like he came straight out of a horror movie, and creepy woods that Ash swears have some kind of monster lurking in them - maybe even more than one. Something has been going on ever since the McGinns checked in to this motel, and if Ash and Willow can't get to the bottom of it, they might never be able to check out.Explore the weird and creepy world of EXIT 13 in this spine-chilling series. Whether you're a fan of mystery, a lover of horror, or even a graphic novel super reader, EXIT 13 is sure to grab you. This illustrated novel -- the first in a new series -- includes black-and-white comic pages throughout!
The Whispering Skull (Lockwood & Co. #2)
by Jonathan StroudIn the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most haunted house in England, Lockwood & Co. hasn't made much progress. Quill Kipps and his team of Fittes agents keep swooping in on Lockwood's investigations. Finally, in a fit of anger, Anthony challenges his rival to a contest: the next time the two agencies compete on a job, the losing side will have to admit defeat in the Times newspaper. Things look up when a new client, Mr. Saunders, hires Lockwood & Co. to be present at the excavation of Edmund Bickerstaff, a Victorian doctor who reportedly tried to communicate with the dead. Saunders needs the coffin sealed with silver to prevent any supernatural trouble. All goes well-until George's curiosity attracts a horrible phantom.
The Whispering Statue: The Whispering Statue (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #14)
by Carolyn KeeneOnce again, Nancy faces two puzzling mysteries at once! The first concerns a valuable collection of rare books that Mrs. Horace Merriam commissioned anart dealer to sell--has he swindled her instead? The second mystery revolves around the baffling theft of a beautiful marble statue. To solve both mysteries, the famous young detective disguises herself and assumes a false identity. Despite these precautions, danger stalks Nancy's every move. An attempted kidnapping, a nearly disastrous sailboat collision, and an encounter with a dishonest sculptor are just a few of the exciting challenges that Nancy is faced with as she gathers evidence against a clever ring of art thieves.
The Whispering Statue (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #14, Original Version)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends visit a seaside resort to search for a marble statue with a remarkable resemblance to Nancy. In this story is the first appearance of Nancy's dog, Togo. Follow as many unlikely elements weave lives together, separated for decades. Beginning in the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were shortened and revised. This is the original text of the book as published in 1937 (in a facsimile reproduction from Applewood Books).
The Whispering Wars
by Jaclyn MoriartyFrom the award-winning Jaclyn Moriarty comes a spellbinding tale of unlikely friendship, unexpected magic, and competitive athletics.The town of Spindrift is frequented by all kinds of Shadow Mages and charlatans.It's also home to the Orphanage School, where Finlay lives with Glim, Taya, and Eli. Just outside town is the painfully posh Brathelthwaite Boarding School, home to Honey Bee, Hamish, and Victor, Duke of Ainsley. When the two schools compete at the Spindrift Tournament, the stakes are high, tensions are higher, and some people are out to win at any cost. Before long, the orphans and the boarding school kids are at each other's throats. And then the Whispering Wars break out, and Spindrift is thrust onto the front lines. Children are being stolen; witches, sirens, and a deadly magical flu invade the town; and all attempts to fight back are met with defeat.Finlay, Honey Bee, and their friends must join forces to outwit the encroaching forces of darkness, rescue the stolen children, and turn the tide of the war. But how can one bickering troupe outsmart the insidious power of the Whisperers?
The Whispers in the Walls
by Sophie CleverlyWhen the walls begin to speak, it is unwise to ignore what they have to say...At the bidding of their cold-hearted stepmother, twin sisters Scarlet and Ivy are sentenced to board for a year at Rookwood School. The headmaster is cruel, the hallways are drafty, and there seems to be a thief afoot. When the finger of suspicion is pointed at Scarlet, she'll do whatever it takes to clear her name—including some late-night detective work. But in the darkness of Rookwood, mysteries of the past come to light. The walls are talking of secrets past, and it's up to Scarlet and Ivy to listen to their story...
Whistle Bright Magic: A Nutfolk Tale (Nutfolk Tale, A 2)
by Barb Bentler UllmanIt has been twenty years since the time of The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood, and grownup Willa has returned to Plunkit with her daughter, Zelly. Willa can't see the fairies anymore, but Zelly can, and she meets an unusual boy—the last remaining fairy child living in Nutfolk Wood, Ronald Whistle Bright.Hard times have befallen the fairy town of Nutfolk Wood, but Whistle Bright is determined to stay in his forest village, even though humans are sure to destroy it. And Zelly wants to stay in the small town of Plunkit, even though her mother insists that they return to their lives in the big city. Zelly is convinced that she belongs in Plunkit, and only there will she find out more about her father, who disappeared when she was three.In their quest to stay in the place that they love, the tiny Nutfolk boy and the human girl become allies, and both are surprised by the unexpected things that can happen in life.Barb Bentler Ullman's follow-up to The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood is another charming story infused with magic and hopefulness.
Whistle in the Dark
by Susan Hill LongClem wants a dog for his thirteenth birthday, but what he gets is a miner's cap. It is the 1920s in Leadanna, Missouri, and Clem must become a man, leaving school and joining Pap in the lead mines--money is tight in the Harding household. Meanwhile, Lindy, whose face bears a scar from an accident that left her motherless, is forced to help her abusive father sell moonshine. As Clem searches for another way to support his family, the two become friends. Then disaster strikes: a death, a mining accident, and then a tornado. In the aftermath, Lindy takes advantage of her chance to flee Leadanna, and Clem is torn between following her and staying behind to help his family. This beautifully written coming-of-age novel shines with true characters, a vivid setting, and heart-felt relationships.
The Whistle, the Grave, and the Ghost
by Brad StricklandLewis Barnavelt is back! And this time, our lovable underdog/hero has stumbled upon something more powerful than even his overactive imagination can dream up. A camping trip with his Scout troop leads Lewis straight to an old grave and a mysterious, magical whistle. When Lewis discovers that this whistle has the power to stop the boys who insist upon bullying him, he is left with a tough decision. Does he continue to use the whistle, which he suspects might not be fully benign? Is Lewis strong enough to face the potent spirit that he is unknowingly summoning? <P><P> Brad Strickland continues to attract readers to the best-selling series begun by the late John Bellairs. Fans of the series will delight in the familiar cast of Lewis, his uncle Jonathan, and best friend Rose Rita Pottinger. Those new to the books will be lured in by the masterfully written supernatural elements and hair-raising situations.
The Whistlebrass Clock People (Whistlebrass Mysteries #3)
by Briar Lee Mitchell Jack Keely“For every reader who enjoys fast-paced adventure and spooky mystery . . . The Whistlebrass Clock People will draw you in and keep you turning the pages” (Q.L. Pearce, author of Ghost Hunters).Hidden within the centuries old Whistlebrass clock tower is a dark secret. When the planets align and the clock strikes twelve, an ancient prophecy will be fulfilled and an evil entity will be unleashed. Can Pike, a teenage psychic, avoid capture by the police and a legion of mechanical creatures long enough to unravel the mystery? Whistlebrass faces its darkest hour, and the clock is ticking.Don’t miss the first two books in the series: The Whistlebrass Horror and The Whistlebrass Strom Watcher!
The Whistlebrass Horror (Whistlebrass Mysteries #1)
by Briar Lee Mitchell Jack KeelyMaple syrup, madness, and monsters. Welcome to the “go-to destination for every reader who enjoys fast-paced adventure and spooky mystery” (Q.L. Pearce, author of Ghost Hunters).It’s tough being the new kid in town. In fact, in a town like Whistlebrass, it can be a downright killer. Halloween is here, but the creatures roaming the night aren’t hunting for candy. One by one, the denizens of Whistlebrass are disappearing, including the kid sister of teen newcomer, Casey Wilde. Finding her won’t be easy—Casey is up against a suave sociopath, a legion of living shadows, and a reptilian humanoid capable of stealing his life force and crushing him into dust. It’s going to be a Halloween you’ll never forget. Don’t miss the next two books in the series: The Whistlebrass Storm Watcher and The Whistlebrass Clock People!
The Whistlebrass Storm Watcher (Whistlebrass Mysteries #2)
by Briar Lee Mitchell Jack KeelyBad weather draws something wicked to the town of Whistlebrass, “a go-to destination for every reader who enjoys fast-paced adventure and spooky mystery” (Q.L. Pearce, author of Ghost Hunters).Mudslides unleashed by the torrential rains have revealed an archeological oddity, a Viking village on the banks of Lake Wanweird. Young Casey Wilde’s excitement about the discovery soon turns to alarm when a friend shows up with a Viking artifact and wild story about an axe wielding monster.In the blink of an eye, Casey soon finds himself in the center of an ancient feud—and lives are at stake. With the fate of his friends hanging in the balance, Casey must solve a mystery involving a Viking king, a colonial ghost, a carnival fortune teller, and a calculating cat named Carlisle.And it looks like another storm is on its wayDon’t miss the next third book in the series: The Whistlebrass Clock People!
Whistler in the Dark (Mysteries through History #16)
by Kathleen ErnstAn Agatha Award nominee for Best Children&’s/Young Adult Mystery and a WILLA Award finalist for Best Children&’s/Young Adult Book: In 1867, a twelve-year-old girl faces danger and disaster when she moves to the Colorado Territory with her widowed mother, who is hoping to start a newspaperEmma Henderson&’s mother has changed since her father died fighting in the Civil War. First, she starts wearing an embarrassing bloomer costume—trousers under a short skirt. Then, she forces Emma to move to the far-off Colorado Territory so she can be editor of a newspaper! When Emma hears someone whistling her father&’s favorite tune as they prepare to leave Chicago, she knows it&’s a bad omen. The hardscrabble mining town of Twin Pines is very different from Emma&’s former home in the city. Instead of having a house of their own, she and her mother must live in a boarding house. Worst of all, it&’s clear from the moment they step off the stagecoach that someone doesn&’t want them there. A troublemaker tries hard to sabotage the newspaper, and Emma continues to hear eerie whistling in the night. Is it the ghost of her father? With the help of her new friend Jeremy, Emma sets out to solve two baffling mysteries. This ebook includes a historical afterword.
The White Bicycle (Wild Orchid #3)
by Beverley BrennaThe White Bicycle is the third title in the Wild Orchid trilogy following the adventures of Taylor Jane, a young woman with Asperger's Syndrome. In The White Bicycle, Taylor travels to the south of France with her mother and her friends. She is going to be working for the summer babysitting for the Phoenix family. While on this journey Taylor will embark on another quest for independence both personal and universal as she casts her mind back to her earliest memories.
White Bird
by R. J. PalacioIn R. J. Palacio's bestselling collection of stories Auggie & Me, which expands on characters in Wonder, readers were introduced to Julian's grandmother, Grandmère. Here, Palacio makes her graphic novel debut with Grandmère's heartrending story: how she, a young Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II; how the boy she and her classmates once shunned became her savior and best friend. <P><P> Sara's harrowing experience movingly demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives. As Grandmère tells Julian, "It always takes courage to be kind, but in those days, such kindness could cost you everything." With poignant symbolism and gorgeous artwork that brings Sara's story out of the past and cements it firmly in this moment in history, White Bird is sure to captivate anyone who was moved by the book Wonder or the blockbuster movie adaptation and its message. <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>
White Bird: Based on the Graphic Novel (Wonder)
by R. J. PalacioNow a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson! Read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war--inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder.Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. First published as a graphic novel and now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, R. J. Palacio&’s unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times. Includes an 8-page photo insert and a discussion guide.
White Bread Competition
by Jo Ann Yolanda HernandezWhen Luz, a ninth-grade Latina student in San Antonio, wins a spelling competition, her success triggers a variety of emotions among family, friends, and the broader community.
The White Cockade: John Regan Trilogy Book One
by Alexander CordellAn enthralling story of high adventure, ambush and pursuit, plot and counterplot during the ill-fated United Irishmen Rebellion of 1798. When seventeen-year-old John Regan takes on a mission entrusted to him by his dying father, he rides through an Ireland seething with danger with more than just his own life in his hands. The first in a trilogy of books set in 18th century Ireland, from the bestselling author of Rape of the Fair Country.
The White Darkness
by Geraldine McCaughreanWinner of the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature!“Completely gripping.” —People“Dazzling.” —The ObserverGeraldine McCaughrean—two-time Carnegie Medalist for Where the World Ends and Pack of Lies—takes readers on a spellbinding journey into the frozen heart of darkness with this lyrical, riveting, and imaginative young adult novel. Symone "Sym" Wates is obsessed with the Antarctic and the brave, romantic figure of Captain Oates from Scott's doomed expedition to the South Pole. In fact, Oates is the secret confidant to whom she spills all her hopes and fears. But Sym's uncle Victor is even more obsessed—and when he takes her on a dream trip into the bleak Antarctic wilderness, it turns into a nightmarish struggle for survival that will challenge everything she knows and loves.
The White Elephant
by Sid FleischmanHow can a beautiful white elephant be a terrible curse?Run-Run, a young elephant trainer, discovers the answer when he incurs the fury of the prince. The boy's punishment? The gift of an elephant, white as a cloud. From that moment forward, the curse reveals itself. According to tradition, so rare an elephant cannot be allowed to work for its keep. It is poor Run-Run who must feed the beast the hundreds of pounds of food it eats each day, and scrub it clean, and brush its pom-pom of a tail, and wash behind its ears, and, above all, keep it from doing any work.Oh, if only Run-Run could make the magnificent white elephant disappear! Clever as a magician, he does—but the curse has tricks of its own for Run-Run.
The White Elephant Mystery (The Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories #6)
by Ellery Queen Jr. Jr.Under the big top, Djuna tangles with an unscrupulous gang of con men The circus is coming to Riverton! And even better, Djuna's friend the carpenter has four free passes--which means Djuna gets to see the show every night it's in town. The circus is more fun than Djuna ever imagined, but there is something rotten behind the scenes. The house of the former circus owner has been empty for years--so why does Djuna see an acrobat swinging through the trees in the front yard? And at the circus itself, a crew of grifters have set up shop ringside and are swindling honest audience members out of their money. Djuna will do anything to save the circus, even if it means walking a tightrope--or leaping right into the lion's den. Ellery Queen is one of the world's finest detectives, but his adventures are nothing compared to the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories. Join Queen's apprentice, Djuna, and his trusty Scottie, Champ, on adventures filled with danger, suspense, and thrills.
White Fang: White Fang's Journey To Domestication In Yukon Territory And The Northwest Territories During The 1890s Klondike Gold Rush (First Avenue Classics ™ #Vol. 1)
by Jack LondonWhite Fang, a wolf-dog mix, grows up in a village in Canada's Yukon Territory. Shunned by other dogs because of his wolf blood, he learns to defend himself and becomes a vicious killer. When a new owner buys White Fang and forces him to fight increasingly brutal opponents, White Fang's days seem limited. But with the help of a stranger, White Fang may find a better life. Jack London's classic American novel was first published in book form in 1906. This is an unabridged version taken from a 1915 edition.