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Dunc and the Flaming Ghost (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenDunc's not afraid of ghosts, but if Eddie is only claiming to be impersonating Blackbeard's ghost, why are flames shooting from his mouth?
Dunc and the Greased Sticks of Doom (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenFive . . . four . . . three . . . two . . . Olympic superstar Francesco Bartoli is about to hurl himself down the face of a mountain in another attempt to clinch the world slalom speed record. Cheering fans and snapping cameras are everywhere. But someone is out to stop him, and Dunc thinks he knows who it is. Can Dunc get to the gate in time to save the day? Will Amos survive longer than fifteen minutes on the icy slopes? Join best friends Dunc Culpepper and Amos Binder as they take an action-packed winter ski vacation filled with fun, fame, and high-speed high-jinx.
Dunc and the Haunted Castle (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenWhen Dunc and Amos are invited to spend a week in Scotland, Dunc can already hear the bagpipes a-blowin'. But when the boys spend their first night in an ancient castle, it isn't bagpipes they hear. It's moans! Dunc hears groaning coming from inside his bedroom walls. Amos notices the eyes of a painting following him across the room! Could the castle really be haunted? Local legend has it that the castle's former lord wanders the ramparts at night in search of his head!Team up with Dunc and Amos as they go ghostbusting in the Scottish Highlands!
Dunc and the Scam Artists (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenSome of the older residents of their town have been bilked by a scam artist, and the two boys want to look into these crimes.
Dunc Breaks the Record (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenDunc & Amos have a small problem when they try hang gliding -- they crash in the wilderness. Things go from bad to worse when a wild man holds the boys captive.
Dunc Gets Tweaked (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenDunc Gets Tweaked takes Dunc & Amos into the world of skateboarding while teaching a major lesson -- never kiss a monkey!
Dunc's Doll (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenDunc & Amos are on the trail of doll thieves. Will a mean watchdog stop them from retrieving the valuable missing doll?
Dunc's Dump (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenPolluters are putting toxic waste in the school dumpster. Dunc and Amos set out to find these environmental criminals, and Amos even begins to glow in the dark.
Dunc's Halloween (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenDunc and his best friend, Amos, are planning the best route to get the most candy on Halloween. But their plans change when Amos is slightly bitten by a werewolf. he begins scratching himself and chasing UPS trucks: He's become a werepuppy!
Dunc's Undercover Christmas (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenIt's Christmastime! And Dunc, Amos, and Amos's cousin, T.J., hit the mall for some serious shopping. But when the seasonal magic is threatened by some disappearing presents and Santa Claus himself is a prime suspect, the boys put their celebration on hold and go undercover in the perfect Christmas disguises. Can the sleuthing trio protect Santa's threatened reputation and catch the impostor before he strikes again?
El Hacha (Cuatro Vientos)
by Gary PaulsenBrian Robeson tiene trece aänos y una hacha, nada mâas. La avioneta en la que viajaba tuvo un accidente y se estrellâo. Ahora âel, solo, deberâa afrontar los peligros que lo acechan y conseguir sobrevivir. Superarâa una prueba tan dura como âesta?
Family Ties: The Theory, Practice, And Destructive Properties Of Relatives (Liar Liar)
by Gary PaulsenFamily fun takes center stage in three-time Newbery Honor winner Gary Paulsen's hilarious novel for middle-school boys. Kevin Spencer is the glue that holds his family together. When his wacky relatives decide to have a double wedding in the backyard, Kevin takes charge. Planning two weddings is a great way to impress his girlfriend, Tina Zabinski, the Most Beautiful and Best-Smelling Girl in the World. But as more and more relatives come to stay, things spiral out of control. Tying the knot has Kevin tied up in knots in this laugh-out-loud story. "When it comes to telling funny stories about boys, no one surpasses Paulsen."--Booklist "[Paulsen is] one of the best-loved writers alive."--The New York TimesFrom the Hardcover edition.
Flat Broke: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Greed (Liar Liar)
by Gary PaulsenKevin struggled to overcome his knack for lying in Liar, Liar, and now he's back for another round of mayhem and misunderstandings in this financial comedy of errors. In Kevin, Gary Paulsen has created an appealing teen boy character who is just as human and fallible as his readers.From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.
Flight of the Hawk: World of Adventure Series, Book 18 (World of Adventure #18)
by Gary PaulsenWhen Andy Hawkes's parents are tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver, Andy is sent to live with his mysterious grandfather. Andy has only met Grandfather Hawkes once, at his parents' funeral. The old man seemed frail and sickly, and a little bit weird. But Andy soon finds out his grandfather isn't what he seems--he's an inventor, for one thing. Andy also discovers that his parents' deaths may not have been an accident. When Grandfather Hawkes's life is threatened, Andy decides he's not going to lose another person he loves. So Andy puts to use one of his grandfather's inventions and becomes...The Hawk!
The Glass Cafe: Or the Stripper and the State; How My Mother Started a War with the System That Made Us Kind of Rich and a Little Bit Famous
by Gary PaulsenTHE STORY IS all true and happened to me and is mine.Tony's mom, Al, is a terrific single mother who works as a dancer at the Kitty Kat Club. Twelve-year-old Tony is a budding artist, inspired by backstage life at the club. When some of his drawings end up in an art show and catch the attention of the social services agency, Al and Tony find themselves in the middle of a legal wrangle and a media circus. Is Al a responsible mother? It's the case of the stripper vs. the state, and Al isn't giving Tony up without a fight.Once again Gary Paulsen proves why he's one of America's most-beloved writers. The Glass Café is a fresh and funny exploration of motherhood, art, and the wiles of storytelling--all told by Tony, in his own true voice.
Harris and Me: A Summer Remembered
by Gary PaulsenA young boy spends his tenth summer on his aunt and uncle's farm, where he is constantly involved in crazy escapades with his cousin Harris. "On the Larson farm, readers will experience hearts as large as farmers' appetites, humor as broad as the country landscape and adventures as wild as boyhood imaginations. All this adds up to a hearty helping of old-fashioned, rip-roaring entertainment."--Publishers Weekly
Hatchet: Read To Achieve: Comprehending Narrative Text - Hatchet Novel (Read To Achieve Ser.)
by Gary PaulsenNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Haymeadow
by Gary PaulsenFourteen-year-old John Barron is asked, like his father and grandfather before him, to spend the summer taking care of their sheep in the haymeadow. Six thousand sheep. John will be alone, except for two horses, four dogs, and all those sheep.John doesn't feel up to the task, but he hopes that if he can accomplish it, he will finally please his father. But John finds that the adage "things just to sheep" is true when the river floods, coyotes attack, and one dog's feet get cut. Through it all he must rely on his own resourcefulness, ingenuity, and talents to survive this summer in the haymeadow.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Hook 'Em Snotty (World of Adventure #6)
by Gary PaulsenOutdoorsy Bobbie and her city cousin, Alex, begin a vacation of rivalry at their grandfather's ranch but must find a way of dealing together with a wild bull, a violent storm, and the nasty Bledsoe boys.
How Angel Peterson Got His Name: And Other Outrageous Tales about Extreme Sports
by Gary PaulsenGary Paulsen's slapstick tales capture the "wonderful madness" of growing up in a small town in northern Minnesota, when high spirits, showing off for girls, and general idiocy led Gary and his pals to attempt some amazing stunts, including: <P> * Shooting a waterfall in a barrel<P> * Breaking the world speed record on skis <P> * Hang gliding with an army surplus target kite <P> * Inventing the skateboard <P> * Jumping a bike through a hoop of fire <P> * Wrestling with a bear. <P> Wacky, daring, just plain nuts -- extreme sports lead to extreme fun in these stories from Gary's boyhood.
The Island (Point Ser.)
by Gary PaulsenFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of Northwind, a unique exploration into the exhilarating joys—and the inevitable dangers—of total solitude.Every day, fifteen-year-old Wil Neuton gets up, brushes his teeth, leaves the house, and rows away from shore. He’s discovered the island, a place where he can go to be alone and learn to know nature—and himself.Wil’s only mission is to let go of the outside world. But the outside world refuses to let go of him. His family regards him as a puzzle. The town bully is determined to challenge him. And suddenly, even reporters know his name. He can confront them all, or he can embrace his solitude forever. Just one thing is certain now: Wil Neuton will no longer be relying on anybody but himself.“This could have been another back-to-nature story, but Newbery Honor writer Paulsen tells Wil’s inner journey with a confident lyricism that duplicates Wil’\’s emotional qualities.” —Publishers Weekly“Wil Neuton seeks out harmony within [nature], recalibrating his life by way of his self-imposed solitude on the island . . . While Hatchet provided readers with some much-needed escapism, The Island centered its focus on what we can never escape—mortality, which, in the immediate aftermath of Paulsen’s passing, now takes on new significance.” —The Millions
Lawn Boy (Lawn Boy #1)
by Gary PaulsenOne day I was 12 years old and broke. Then Grandma gave me Grandpa's old riding lawnmower. I set out to mow some lawns. More people wanted me to mow their lawns. And more and more. . . . One client was Arnold the stockbroker, who offered to teach me about "the beauty of capitalism. Supply and Demand. Diversify labor. Distribute the wealth." "Wealth?" I said. "It's groovy, man," said Arnold.If I'd known what was coming, I might have climbed on my mower and putted all the way home to hide in my room. But the lawn business grew and grew. So did my profits, which Arnold invested in many things. And one of them was Joey Pow the prizefighter. That's when my 12th summer got really interesting.From the Hardcover edition.
The Legend of Red Horse Cavern (World of Adventure #1)
by Gary PaulsenArmed bandits are after them. A headless Indian haunts them. There's danger around each dark turn for Will "Little Bear" Tucker and his friend Sarah when they lose their way in the labyrinthine caverns of the Sacramento Mountains.
Liar, Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Deception (Liar Liar)
by Gary PaulsenKevin doesn't mean to make trouble when he lies. He's just really good at it, and it makes life so much easier. But as his lies pile up, he finds himself in big--and funny--trouble with his friends, family, and teachers. He's got to find a way to end his lying streak--forever.From the Hardcover edition.
Masters of Disaster
by Gary PaulsenTwelve-year-old Henry's grand adventures spell disaster for best chums Riley and Reed, who always seems to land in a pile of smelly goo.