Author: Fiona McDonald
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620879069
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
What happens when a broken doll is touched by stardust? She becomes a ghost doll, of course! The newly awakened Ghost Doll and her companion Jasper, a mangy black cat, set off in search of a safe place to live. But the city is new and dangerous territory for Ghost Doll (who fell asleep in quieter times). The noise and rush of traffic terrifies her, and as for the new style of toy—complete with computer chip and battery—she can’t think of anything worse. But there is something far more sinister and dangerous lurking in the city. Someone else witnessed the falling star and is anxious to get a hold of the fragment—and Ghost Doll—for his own evil purposes. How will Ghost Doll and Jasper escape their hunter and find a home where they both are safe and loved? Fiona McDonald has created a visually stunning and poignantly told story about an unlikely friendship and the importance of feeling secure and wanted. Ghost Doll and Jasper is an Edward Gorey-esque graphic novel for kids—sure to captivate and enchant as the ethereal Ghost Doll and her alley cat Jasper embark on an adventure full of magic, suspense, and, most importantly, friendship.
Ghost Doll and Jasper
Author: Fiona McDonald
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620879069
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
What happens when a broken doll is touched by stardust? She becomes a ghost doll, of course! The newly awakened Ghost Doll and her companion Jasper, a mangy black cat, set off in search of a safe place to live. But the city is new and dangerous territory for Ghost Doll (who fell asleep in quieter times). The noise and rush of traffic terrifies her, and as for the new style of toy—complete with computer chip and battery—she can’t think of anything worse. But there is something far more sinister and dangerous lurking in the city. Someone else witnessed the falling star and is anxious to get a hold of the fragment—and Ghost Doll—for his own evil purposes. How will Ghost Doll and Jasper escape their hunter and find a home where they both are safe and loved? Fiona McDonald has created a visually stunning and poignantly told story about an unlikely friendship and the importance of feeling secure and wanted. Ghost Doll and Jasper is an Edward Gorey-esque graphic novel for kids—sure to captivate and enchant as the ethereal Ghost Doll and her alley cat Jasper embark on an adventure full of magic, suspense, and, most importantly, friendship.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620879069
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
What happens when a broken doll is touched by stardust? She becomes a ghost doll, of course! The newly awakened Ghost Doll and her companion Jasper, a mangy black cat, set off in search of a safe place to live. But the city is new and dangerous territory for Ghost Doll (who fell asleep in quieter times). The noise and rush of traffic terrifies her, and as for the new style of toy—complete with computer chip and battery—she can’t think of anything worse. But there is something far more sinister and dangerous lurking in the city. Someone else witnessed the falling star and is anxious to get a hold of the fragment—and Ghost Doll—for his own evil purposes. How will Ghost Doll and Jasper escape their hunter and find a home where they both are safe and loved? Fiona McDonald has created a visually stunning and poignantly told story about an unlikely friendship and the importance of feeling secure and wanted. Ghost Doll and Jasper is an Edward Gorey-esque graphic novel for kids—sure to captivate and enchant as the ethereal Ghost Doll and her alley cat Jasper embark on an adventure full of magic, suspense, and, most importantly, friendship.
Ghost Doll and Jasper
Author: Fiona McDonald
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1620871742
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
In search of a loving home, a ghost doll, accompanied by her cat companion, tries to navigate the modern city and avoid capture by an evil scientist.
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1620871742
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
In search of a loving home, a ghost doll, accompanied by her cat companion, tries to navigate the modern city and avoid capture by an evil scientist.
The Popular History of Graffiti
Author: Fiona McDonald
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1626362912
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
What is graffiti? And why have we, as a culture, had the urge to do it since 30,000 BCE? Artist Fiona McDonald explores the ways in which graffiti works to forever compel and simultaneously repel us as a society. When did graffiti turn into graffiti art, and why do we now pay thousands of dollars for a Banksy print when just twenty years ago, seminal graffiti artists from the Bronx were thrown into jail for having the same idea? Graffiti has not always been imbued with a sense of aesthetic, but when and why did we suddenly “decide” that it is worthy of consideration and criticism, just within the past few years? Throughout history, graffiti has served as an innately individualistic expression (such as Viking graffiti on the walls of eighth-century churches), but it has also evolved into a visual and narrative expression of a collective group. Graffiti brings to mind not only hip-hop culture and urban landscapes, but petroglyphs, tree trunks strewn with carved hearts symbolizing love, and million-dollar works of art. Learn about more graffiti artists and rebels such as: the band Black Flag, Lee Quinones and Fab 5 Freddy, Dandi, Zephyr, Blek le Rat, Nunca, Keith Haring, and more! Illustrated with stunning full-color photos of graffiti throughout time, The Popular History of Graffiti promises to be an important and dynamic addition to graffiti literature.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1626362912
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
What is graffiti? And why have we, as a culture, had the urge to do it since 30,000 BCE? Artist Fiona McDonald explores the ways in which graffiti works to forever compel and simultaneously repel us as a society. When did graffiti turn into graffiti art, and why do we now pay thousands of dollars for a Banksy print when just twenty years ago, seminal graffiti artists from the Bronx were thrown into jail for having the same idea? Graffiti has not always been imbued with a sense of aesthetic, but when and why did we suddenly “decide” that it is worthy of consideration and criticism, just within the past few years? Throughout history, graffiti has served as an innately individualistic expression (such as Viking graffiti on the walls of eighth-century churches), but it has also evolved into a visual and narrative expression of a collective group. Graffiti brings to mind not only hip-hop culture and urban landscapes, but petroglyphs, tree trunks strewn with carved hearts symbolizing love, and million-dollar works of art. Learn about more graffiti artists and rebels such as: the band Black Flag, Lee Quinones and Fab 5 Freddy, Dandi, Zephyr, Blek le Rat, Nunca, Keith Haring, and more! Illustrated with stunning full-color photos of graffiti throughout time, The Popular History of Graffiti promises to be an important and dynamic addition to graffiti literature.
Hungry Ghosts
Author: C J Barker
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing
ISBN: 1835740685
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
The lives of Vic Woods and Ruth Wolfe, working-class teenagers from Liverpool and London, are profoundly disrupted by the arrival of World War II. Ruth’s journey leads her to aerial photographic interpretation, though her aspirations for advancement are denied, while Vic’s wartime experiences with bomber command haunt him long after the war is over. Their post-war marriage and tumultuous relationship with their son, James, make for a gripping narrative of trauma, conflict and, ultimately, love. Set against the backdrop of World War II and the social upheaval of the late 1960s, Hungry Ghosts transports readers into the drama of two pivotal eras in history, exploring the intergenerational impact of war, particularly on the intricate relationships between fathers and sons. Hungry Ghosts is not just a war story; it’s a timeless exploration of family bonds and the indelible scars left by war.
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing
ISBN: 1835740685
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
The lives of Vic Woods and Ruth Wolfe, working-class teenagers from Liverpool and London, are profoundly disrupted by the arrival of World War II. Ruth’s journey leads her to aerial photographic interpretation, though her aspirations for advancement are denied, while Vic’s wartime experiences with bomber command haunt him long after the war is over. Their post-war marriage and tumultuous relationship with their son, James, make for a gripping narrative of trauma, conflict and, ultimately, love. Set against the backdrop of World War II and the social upheaval of the late 1960s, Hungry Ghosts transports readers into the drama of two pivotal eras in history, exploring the intergenerational impact of war, particularly on the intricate relationships between fathers and sons. Hungry Ghosts is not just a war story; it’s a timeless exploration of family bonds and the indelible scars left by war.
The Bone Doll's Twin
Author: Lynn Flewelling
Publisher: Spectra
ISBN: 0307572463
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined.... Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister’s throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala’s ancient rival Plenimar drains the country’s lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line — and from Illior’s faithful, who spread the Oracle’s words to a doubting populace. As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king’s nephew — his sister’s only child — grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess’s daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin’s noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king’s wrath, a mother’s madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother’s demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder....
Publisher: Spectra
ISBN: 0307572463
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined.... Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister’s throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala’s ancient rival Plenimar drains the country’s lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line — and from Illior’s faithful, who spread the Oracle’s words to a doubting populace. As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king’s nephew — his sister’s only child — grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess’s daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin’s noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king’s wrath, a mother’s madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother’s demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder....
Dolly
Author: Susan Hill
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9781529913385
Category : Ghost stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black. The remoter parts of the English Fens are unruly, deserted and damp, even in the height of summer. In Iyot Lock stands a large, decaying house, belonging to Leonora and Edward's Aunt Kestrel. The pair are cousins, who were both sent to their aunt's creepy house for the summer when they were children. At the time, Leonora was angry and upset when she received the wrong dolly for her birthday. At the time, Edward told himself that the noises he heard around the house were in his head. But now, 40 years later, the terrifying consequences of what happened to Leonora's birthday doll are just beginning to surface...
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9781529913385
Category : Ghost stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black. The remoter parts of the English Fens are unruly, deserted and damp, even in the height of summer. In Iyot Lock stands a large, decaying house, belonging to Leonora and Edward's Aunt Kestrel. The pair are cousins, who were both sent to their aunt's creepy house for the summer when they were children. At the time, Leonora was angry and upset when she received the wrong dolly for her birthday. At the time, Edward told himself that the noises he heard around the house were in his head. But now, 40 years later, the terrifying consequences of what happened to Leonora's birthday doll are just beginning to surface...
The Little Book of Genius
Author: Dr Keith Souter
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752471392
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
At any party, there's always one person who stands out from the crowd, because he or she talks more intelligently and tells better jokes than everyone else there. And everyone else wishes they were as knowledgeable and witty as that person. Thanks to Keith Souter's The Little Book of Genius, they can be, or at least appear to be. The first part, which is based on serious scientific foundations explained in an accessible and light-hearted manner, explains some handy techniques for winning an argument, getting your point across, telling a joke and generally making the most of yourself. The second contains the essentials of what you need to know about literature, history, art, music, science, sport and other subjects, so that people will think you are cultured, intelligent and well-read. With the help of The Little Book of Genius, you can be the envy of everyone else at the party!
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752471392
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
At any party, there's always one person who stands out from the crowd, because he or she talks more intelligently and tells better jokes than everyone else there. And everyone else wishes they were as knowledgeable and witty as that person. Thanks to Keith Souter's The Little Book of Genius, they can be, or at least appear to be. The first part, which is based on serious scientific foundations explained in an accessible and light-hearted manner, explains some handy techniques for winning an argument, getting your point across, telling a joke and generally making the most of yourself. The second contains the essentials of what you need to know about literature, history, art, music, science, sport and other subjects, so that people will think you are cultured, intelligent and well-read. With the help of The Little Book of Genius, you can be the envy of everyone else at the party!
The Haunted Doll's House and Other Ghost Stories
Author: M. R. James
Publisher: Penguin Classics
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Includes all stories from A thin ghost and others (1919) and A warning to the curious and other ghost stories (1925), and other stories.
Publisher: Penguin Classics
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Includes all stories from A thin ghost and others (1919) and A warning to the curious and other ghost stories (1925), and other stories.
The Ultimate Sky Doll (Graphic Novel)
Author: Alessandro Barbucci
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1785869817
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A BRAND NEW ULTIMATE EDITION OF THE SCI-FI FANTASY OPERA, SKY DOLL, COLLECTING THE FIRST FOUR VOLUMES IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME! A beautiful hardcover collection, which includes a jacket that reveals a gorgeous Sky Doll poster by creators Alessandro Barbucci and Barbara Canepa! In a parallel universe the existence of a sweet life like android called Noa, a Sky Doll, artificial beings without rights, created to serve the state's desires, has been turned upside down. After being rescued by two "missionaries", fleeing her tyrannical creator and life of servitude to the far reaches of the galaxy. Noa comes to realize she may be more than a simple android as she becomes embroiled in the middle of two opposing ideologies... Collecting together all four Sky Doll volumes into English for the very first time!
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1785869817
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A BRAND NEW ULTIMATE EDITION OF THE SCI-FI FANTASY OPERA, SKY DOLL, COLLECTING THE FIRST FOUR VOLUMES IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME! A beautiful hardcover collection, which includes a jacket that reveals a gorgeous Sky Doll poster by creators Alessandro Barbucci and Barbara Canepa! In a parallel universe the existence of a sweet life like android called Noa, a Sky Doll, artificial beings without rights, created to serve the state's desires, has been turned upside down. After being rescued by two "missionaries", fleeing her tyrannical creator and life of servitude to the far reaches of the galaxy. Noa comes to realize she may be more than a simple android as she becomes embroiled in the middle of two opposing ideologies... Collecting together all four Sky Doll volumes into English for the very first time!
The Haunted Heart and Other Tales
Author: Jameson Currier
Publisher: Lethe Press
ISBN: 1590212037
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Haunted or blessed? Ghosts or guardian angels? Currier presents 12 new stories of gay men and the memories that haunt them, blending history and contemporary issues of the gay community with the unexpected of the supernatural.
Publisher: Lethe Press
ISBN: 1590212037
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Haunted or blessed? Ghosts or guardian angels? Currier presents 12 new stories of gay men and the memories that haunt them, blending history and contemporary issues of the gay community with the unexpected of the supernatural.