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Blair's Nightmare (The Stanley Family #3)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderA giant Irish wolfhound might be the dog of David's dreams in the third book in the Stanley Family series, a companion to The Headless Cupid, from three-time Newbery Honor winner Zipha Keatley Snyder.With five children, a raven, and a pet turkey named King Tut, the Stanley house is full-to-bursting. But David desperately wants a dog--even though his dad has forbidden another pet. So when Blair begins sleepwalking and having dreams of an enormous dog that comes to the house every night, David assumes Blair just wants a dog too. But what if Blair's Nightmare, as the kids quickly name the dog, isn't only a dream? Is Nightmare the dog they've always wanted? And how can the kids keep him--without letting their parents know?
Cat Running
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderAn award-winning, thoughtful, and moving glimpse into life during the DepressionCat is the fastest kid at her school—and with Play Day is coming up soon, she will be able to show off her speed to everybody. Unfortunately, her old-fashioned father forbids her to wear pants, even while playing sports. So Cat refuses to race, and Zane, an Okie boy whose family works on a nearby farm, wins. Cat is furious that Zane is so fast, and angry that he was able to beat all the sixth-grade boys, even in his bare feet. Though Cat hates Zane at the start, soon the two become friends. They are the school&’s best runners, after all. But while Cat&’s family is doing well, Zane&’s family has lost everything in the Depression. All Cat can offer Zane&’s family is sympathy and friendship . . . until Zane&’s sister gets pneumonia and Cat and Zane are forced into a race for the little girl&’s life. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Eyes in the Fishbowl
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderNewbery Medal winner Zilpha Keatley Snyder delves into the paranormal in this story of a teenage boy who makes an extraordinary discoveryThe whole thing started six years ago when Dion James was around eight or nine. He got a shoe-shining gig on the corner of Palm and Eighth, outside the big glass-and-bronze doors of Alcott-Simpson&’s department store. With his unruly hair and bad limp from polio, Dion looked like a refugee. Envisioning himself one day working at Alcott-Simpson&’s, he cleans up his act and starts dressing better. Fourteen-year-old Dion still dreams of working at the luxury department store when he sees a girl with big black eyes and long black hair pursued by store detectives for stealing a sweater. A few days later, Dion is in the store when he hears a scream, and all hell breaks loose. Locked in after the store empties out, Dion sees a familiar figure: the sweater thief. Her name is Sara, and soon she and Dion are eyewitnesses to a bizarre series of events that have no rational explanation.Who is Sara? And why is there a pair of eyes in the mink-lined fishbowl?This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Eyes in the Fishbowl
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderNewbery Medal winner Zilpha Keatley Snyder delves into the paranormal in this story of a teenage boy who makes an extraordinary discoveryThe whole thing started six years ago when Dion James was around eight or nine. He got a shoe-shining gig on the corner of Palm and Eighth, outside the big glass-and-bronze doors of Alcott-Simpson&’s department store. With his unruly hair and bad limp from polio, Dion looked like a refugee. Envisioning himself one day working at Alcott-Simpson&’s, he cleans up his act and starts dressing better. Fourteen-year-old Dion still dreams of working at the luxury department store when he sees a girl with big black eyes and long black hair pursued by store detectives for stealing a sweater. A few days later, Dion is in the store when he hears a scream, and all hell breaks loose. Locked in after the store empties out, Dion sees a familiar figure: the sweater thief. Her name is Sara, and soon she and Dion are eyewitnesses to a bizarre series of events that have no rational explanation.Who is Sara? And why is there a pair of eyes in the mink-lined fishbowl?This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Fool's Gold
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderFor as long as he can remember, people have warned Rudy not to play in the mines . . .Fourteen-year-old Rudy Drummond lives with his mother and half sisters, Margot and Moira—&“the M and M&’s&”—in Pyramid Hill, California&’s legendary gold rush town. But Rudy&’s got a secret: He&’s terrified of dark, closed-in places. So when his best friend, Barney, and Tyler, the new kid in town, decide to explore the abandoned Pritchard&’s Hole mine, Rudy has to come up with an excuse for why he can&’t go without arousing their suspicions.He tries everything, from babysitting Margot and Moira to giving a girl named Heather horseback riding lessons. But Rudy can&’t stop the other boys from venturing into the forbidden mine shaft—an expedition that brings back memories of being buried alive. During this summer vacation, Rudy will struggle to overcome his fears, fall in love, and become a hero as he makes life-changing discoveries about himself, his family, and his friends. A Junior Library Guild selection.This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Ghost Invasion (Castle Court Kids #3)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderIt&’s almost Halloween, and the Castle Court Kids are ready to raise some ghostsThe old Anderson barn is haunted. According to sixteen-year-old Bettina Katzenbach, the ghosts of Addie Anderson and her bandit boyfriend return every Halloween. Enthralled by the sad story of the doomed, centuries-old romance, Kate Nicely and Aurora Pappas hatch a plot to see the phantom lovers for themselves.Their scheme is thwarted by the other Castle Court Kids, who are trying to horn in on the action. Eddy Wong, Carlos Garcia, and Bucky Brockhurst have their own plan for raising the spirits. So do their younger sisters and brothers. How are the ghosts supposed to rest easy with an invasion of Castle Court Kids? To top it all off, their parents just came up with the brilliant idea that they all go trick-or-treating together.But on this Halloween of chills and thrills, strange creatures walk the night . . .This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Gib Rides Home (Gib #1)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderAll Gib ever wanted was to be adopted, but life with a family isn&’t quite what he thought it would beGib was sent to an orphanage when he was six years old, and with each year, he knows it becomes less likely that he will be adopted into a loving family. As kids get older, they are more likely to be adopted onto a farm, meaning a hard life of unpaid labor. And after seeing a friend come back battered and near death, Gib is understandably worried. When his turn for adoption finally comes, Gib is surprised to learn that life on the farm isn&’t too difficult. His new &“parents,&” the Thorntons, are kind to him, and his job in the stables is fun and interesting. It is as close to the home of his dreams as he could possibly imagine. And though Gib doesn&’t remember much of his past before the orphanage, as time passes, Gib realizes that his new family may be more connected to his real family than he ever imagined. This smart, touching novel is based on the life of author Zilpha Keatley Snyder&’s father and his experience as an orphan in the 1900s. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Gib and the Gray Ghost (Gib #2)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderGib might have finally found the family he&’s always wanted. Will he be adopted for good?No child wants an extended stay in the Lovell House Home for Orphaned and Abandoned Boys. And in the sequel to Gib Rides Home, Gib, a smart, resourceful eleven-year-old orphan, returns to the Thornton family&’s ranch, hoping for a much happier experience this time. Instead of the farm labor that most orphans his age are forced to do, he gets the benefits of being part of the family: reduced chores and the freedom to go to school. Luckily, Gib also has a way with horses—and life with Livy, the irrepressible Thornton daughter, proves that horses can be much easier to deal with than people. When a whipped and starved horse comes to the Thornton Ranch during a blizzard, Gib finds a way to save this incredible creature. And while helping the horse recuperate and acclimate to his new home, Gib realizes that he may have finally found a permanent home of his own. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Gib and the Gray Ghost (Gib #2)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderGib might have finally found the family he&’s always wanted. Will he be adopted for good?No child wants an extended stay in the Lovell House Home for Orphaned and Abandoned Boys. And in the sequel to Gib Rides Home, Gib, a smart, resourceful eleven-year-old orphan, returns to the Thornton family&’s ranch, hoping for a much happier experience this time. Instead of the farm labor that most orphans his age are forced to do, he gets the benefits of being part of the family: reduced chores and the freedom to go to school. Luckily, Gib also has a way with horses—and life with Livy, the irrepressible Thornton daughter, proves that horses can be much easier to deal with than people. When a whipped and starved horse comes to the Thornton Ranch during a blizzard, Gib finds a way to save this incredible creature. And while helping the horse recuperate and acclimate to his new home, Gib realizes that he may have finally found a permanent home of his own. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Season of Ponies
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderThe first novel from three-time Newbery Honor–winning writer Zilpha Keatley Snyder&’s: a mystical fairytale about a girl, a magic amulet, and one unforgettable summerLife is difficult for Pamela. She usually lives with her two aunts because her father is always traveling for work. But this summer, Pamela&’s father has promised to take her away with him. On the day of their departure, however, he breaks his promise. Instead, he leaves Pamela an amulet engraved with mysterious lettering that he claims has magical properties. Pamela is skeptical, but things change quickly when the necklace summons a rainbow-colored herd of ponies. With them is a wild boy known only as Ponyboy, who lives with ponies and charms them. What was once destined to be the most boring summer imaginable becomes one that Pamela will never forget. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Secret Weapons (Castle Court Kids #4)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderThe Castle Court Kids are back—and this time, they&’re teaming up to fight the bad guysKate Nicely and her BFF, Aurora Pappas, haven&’t told anyone about their top-secret science project that&’s going to win first place at the Annual Interschool Science Fair. Carlos Garcia, Bucky Brockhurst, and Eddy Wong are working on one, too, if they could just agree on an idea that isn&’t lame. But everyone could lose to Aurora&’s kid brother, Carson, and Eddy&’s younger brother, Web, who everyone at school knows is a genius. Does Web&’s secret project have something to do with the two sinister-looking men in a black van who&’ve been lurking around Castle Court? The rumors spread like wildfire: Web is developing some kind of secret weapon and terrorists are trying to steal it. That&’s when the Castle Court Kids decide to form the top-secret AT Club (that&’s Anti-Terrorist, of course). With the kids—and one enormous Saint Bernard—outnumbering the bad guys, all they have to do is wait for the perfect time to strike.This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Song of the Gargoyle
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderTymmon was thrown out of his kingdom, and has to make his way in the world, but unexpected help from a singing gargoyle will certainly make that easierIn one night, Tymmon&’s life is turned upside down. His father, the beloved court jester of Austernerve, is kidnapped in a night raid. Tymmon escapes his father&’s fate but must find shelter in the dark, deep, and dangerous Sombrous Forest. There, he meets another kind of outcast: Troff, a fearsome-looking dog-like gargoyle with an unexpectedly gorgeous singing voice. Together, the two form a great duo: Tymmon plays the flute while Troff sings. They take their act around the kingdom, until a chance encounter with a mysterious old man gives the two an opportunity to save Tymmon&’s father, and change Tymmon&’s life forever. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Spyhole Secrets
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderAfter her father dies, a lonely eleven-year-old finds a solution to her grief when she discovers a secret window into another lifeHallie Meredith is furious with God. First, her adored father died in a car accident. As if that weren&’t horrible enough, Hallie had to move away, leaving school and all her friends behind. Now she and her mother live in a cramped apartment in a stuffy old mansion. The only bright spot is the crack in a boarded-up window in the attic that gives Hallie an unobstructed view of the apartment in the building next door. Hallie knows she shouldn&’t be up there—the attic is forbidden territory. And she shouldn&’t be spying on the beautiful teenage girl with the long blond hair who seems so tragic (and whom Hallie christens &“Rapunzel&”). And there&’s Rapunzel&’s kid brother and their father, who seems unnaturally strict. Morphing into an amateur spy, Hallie is determined to solve the mysteries of this other family. But is the truth about the people next door different from how it appears?This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Spyhole Secrets
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderAfter her father dies, a lonely eleven-year-old finds a solution to her grief when she discovers a secret window into another lifeHallie Meredith is furious with God. First, her adored father died in a car accident. As if that weren&’t horrible enough, Hallie had to move away, leaving school and all her friends behind. Now she and her mother live in a cramped apartment in a stuffy old mansion. The only bright spot is the crack in a boarded-up window in the attic that gives Hallie an unobstructed view of the apartment in the building next door. Hallie knows she shouldn&’t be up there—the attic is forbidden territory. And she shouldn&’t be spying on the beautiful teenage girl with the long blond hair who seems so tragic (and whom Hallie christens &“Rapunzel&”). And there&’s Rapunzel&’s kid brother and their father, who seems unnaturally strict. Morphing into an amateur spy, Hallie is determined to solve the mysteries of this other family. But is the truth about the people next door different from how it appears?This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
The Box and the Bone (Castle Court Kids #2)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderWho stole the buried treasure?Carlos Garcia, Eddy Wong, and Bucky Brockhurst are building a brand-new private clubhouse when they stumble upon buried treasure. No sooner have they hauled the old metal box out of the ground than Bucky&’s irritating kid sister, Muffy, shows up and tells him he has to come home.Left alone with the box, Carlos and Eddy manage to pry it open. It&’s filled with hundreds of gold coins! Knowing Bucky will be furious that they opened it without him, the boys dump it back into the ground. But when the fifth graders return later that night to dig it up again, all they find is an old bone.What happened to the treasure? And who buried the bone? Was it Lump, the Garcias&’ enormous Saint Bernard? Susie Garcia, Athena Pappas, and Muffy Brockhurst (the meanest girl in school) also want to know. As the search for the box heats up, turning everyone against one another, will the three PROs lose the treasure—and their friendship?This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
The Bronze Pen
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderTwelve-year-old Audrey Abbott dreams of becoming a writer, but with her father's failing health and the family's shaky finances, it seems there is no room for what her overworked mother would surely call a childish fantasy. So Audrey keeps her writing a secret. That is, until she meets a mysterious old woman who seems able to read her mind. Audrey is surprised at how readily she reveals her secret to the woman.
The Changeling
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderIvy and Martha are not ordinary best friends. Ivy is a changeling with supernatural powers—or at least that&’s what she says . . . Martha is incredibly unpopular. She&’s overweight, buck-toothed, and shy. Ivy is an outcast. Her family lives on the outskirts of town amid a field of derelict orchards. But starting in second grade, the girls form a bond that allows them to take control of their own lives. It all begins when Ivy tells Martha that she is no ordinary girl: She claims she&’s a changeling, switched with the real Ivy at birth. With the strength of Ivy&’s friendship, Martha becomes more confident and sure of herself. And through their bond, Ivy gains the normalcy she needs, away from life with her tumultuous family. When the two girls play, they enter an elaborate fantasy world all their own. But when the real world threatens to split them apart, their friendship becomes more important than ever. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
The Diamond War (Castle Court Kids #1)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderIt&’s the girls against the boys when the fight for a baseball diamond erupts into an all-out warFifth graders Eddy Wong, Carlos Garcia, and Bucky &“Buckaroo&” Brockhurst all live in the Castle Court apartment complex. They&’re part of a special club called the PROs. They plan to build a baseball diamond on the site of the deserted Dragoman property and are already picking out balls, mitts, and bats.Kate Nicely and Aurora and Athena Pappas also live at Castle Court. They believe the vacant lot is a magical grove and a perfect haven for unicorns. No way are they letting those insensitive boys cut down their precious trees. The girls hold a council meeting in the Pappas gazebo to plot their next move. Families take sides. And the full-scale battle to claim the land begins.This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
The Egypt Game
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderThe first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she’s not sure they have anything in common. But she soon discovers that they both love anything to do with ancient Egypt. When they stumble upon a deserted storage yard, Melanie and April decide it’s the perfect spot for the Egypt Game. Before long there are six Egyptians, and they all meet to wear costumes, hold ceremonies, and work on their secret code. Everyone thinks it’s just a game until strange things start happening. Has the Egypt Game gone too far?
The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderKidnappers in Italy have their hands full when the captive American children advise them on running a better kidnapping and on proper nutrition.
The Ghosts of Rathburn Park
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderEleven-year-old Matt comes face to face with his town&’s haunted pastMatthew Hamilton—a.k.a. the Hamster—and his family recently moved to Timber City. More of a loner than his older brother and sister, Matt gets lost when he wanders away from the town&’s annual July Fourth picnic into nearby Rathburn Park. He is rescued by a white mutt with shaggy hair and pointed ears. Matt follows him into a clearing, but the dog vanishes.According to legend, Rathburn Park is haunted. Weirded out by his experience but unable to stay away, Matt returns to the ruins. In a burned-out church, a girl in a hat and old-fashioned ruffled dress appears. She warns him to leave if he wants to stay alive. Her name is Amelia Rathburn. But when Matt looks her up, he discovers that she is one hundred years old.Is Amelia a ghost from the past? Or someone a lot more human? The truth is stranger than Matt could ever imagine.This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
The Ghosts of Stone Hollow
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderAmy&’s new town holds a secret far more wondrous than she could ever imagineTaylor Springs is the place where Amy&’s family grew up, and it felt like her hometown even before she moved there. But there is one place that her family left out of their stories: the supposedly haunted Stone Hollow, a hidden valley with an old, deserted cottage. And though Amy is curious, she can&’t get a straight answer about it from anyone—well, anyone except Jason. Jason has explored Stone Hollow, and he doesn&’t think it&’s haunted. He has a different theory: He believes it&’s a place where time folds and moves over itself, replaying scenes and moments from the past. And sometimes, the past comes back in unexpected and unwanted ways. Amy doesn&’t believe Jason at first, but soon she realizes that things aren&’t always as they seem. Could Jason be right about the secret of Stone Hollow? This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
The Headless Cupid
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Alton RaibleWhen the four Stanley children meet Amanda, their new stepsister, they’re amazed to learn that she studies witchcraft. They’re stunned to see her dressed in a strange costume, carrying a pet crow and surrounded by a pile of books about the supernatural. It’s not long before Amanda promises to give witchcraft lessons to David, Jamie, and the twins. But that’s when strange things start happening in their old house. David suspects Amanda of causing mischief, until they learn that the house really was haunted long ago.<P><P> Legend has it that a ghost cut the head off of a wooden cupid on the stairway. Has the ghost returned to strike again?<P> Newbery Medal Honor book
The Magic Nation Thing
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderAbby doesn&’t want to be different, but she doesn&’t have a choice—she has magic, and it&’s not in her imaginationAbigail O&’Malley resents having the psychic powers that set her apart from other kids. Even though her kindergarten teacher assured her that her visions were just her imagination (which Abby heard as &“magic nation&”), Abby knows they&’re very real. She just wants to be normal, like her best friend, Paige Borden, and grow up to be a lawyer or maybe an Olympic gold-medalist skier. If her powers are so special, why can&’t she find a way to bring her parents back together?But Abby&’s ability to read minds and find missing objects comes in handy when she helps solve cases at her mom&’s private detective agency. The trouble starts when Abby accidentally reveals her special gift to Paige. Now that Paige knows her secret, she keeps trying to get Abby to use her magic to figure out everyday mysteries. But whenPaige&’s little brother Sky goes missing, Abby has to put her powers to the ultimate test.This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
The Magic Nation Thing
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderAbby doesn&’t want to be different, but she doesn&’t have a choice—she has magic, and it&’s not in her imaginationAbigail O&’Malley resents having the psychic powers that set her apart from other kids. Even though her kindergarten teacher assured her that her visions were just her imagination (which Abby heard as &“magic nation&”), Abby knows they&’re very real. She just wants to be normal, like her best friend, Paige Borden, and grow up to be a lawyer or maybe an Olympic gold-medalist skier. If her powers are so special, why can&’t she find a way to bring her parents back together?But Abby&’s ability to read minds and find missing objects comes in handy when she helps solve cases at her mom&’s private detective agency. The trouble starts when Abby accidentally reveals her special gift to Paige. Now that Paige knows her secret, she keeps trying to get Abby to use her magic to figure out everyday mysteries. But whenPaige&’s little brother Sky goes missing, Abby has to put her powers to the ultimate test.This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.