Author: Ashleigh Bryant Phillips
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938235665
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Hailed by Lauren Groff as "fully committed to the truth no matter how dark or difficult or complicated it may be," and written with "incantatory crispness,"Sleepovers, the debut short story collection by Ashleigh Bryant Phillips, takes us to a forgotten corner of the rural South, full of cemeteries, soybean fields, fishing holes, and Duck Thru gas stations. We meet a runaway teen, a mattress salesman, feral kittens, an elderly bachelorette wearing a horsehair locket, and a little girl named after Shania Twain. Here, time and memory circle above Phillips' characters like vultures and angels, as they navigate the only landscape they've ever known. Corn reaches for rain, deer run blindly, and no matter how hungry or hurt, some forgotten hymn is always remembered. "The literary love child of Carson McCullers and John the Baptist, Ashleigh Bryant Phillips' imagination is profoundly original and private," writes Rebecca Lee.Sleepovers is the winner of the 2019 C. Michael Curtis Short Story Book Prize, selected by Lauren Groff.
Sleepovers and Other Stories
Author: Ashleigh Bryant Phillips
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938235665
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Hailed by Lauren Groff as "fully committed to the truth no matter how dark or difficult or complicated it may be," and written with "incantatory crispness,"Sleepovers, the debut short story collection by Ashleigh Bryant Phillips, takes us to a forgotten corner of the rural South, full of cemeteries, soybean fields, fishing holes, and Duck Thru gas stations. We meet a runaway teen, a mattress salesman, feral kittens, an elderly bachelorette wearing a horsehair locket, and a little girl named after Shania Twain. Here, time and memory circle above Phillips' characters like vultures and angels, as they navigate the only landscape they've ever known. Corn reaches for rain, deer run blindly, and no matter how hungry or hurt, some forgotten hymn is always remembered. "The literary love child of Carson McCullers and John the Baptist, Ashleigh Bryant Phillips' imagination is profoundly original and private," writes Rebecca Lee.Sleepovers is the winner of the 2019 C. Michael Curtis Short Story Book Prize, selected by Lauren Groff.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938235665
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Hailed by Lauren Groff as "fully committed to the truth no matter how dark or difficult or complicated it may be," and written with "incantatory crispness,"Sleepovers, the debut short story collection by Ashleigh Bryant Phillips, takes us to a forgotten corner of the rural South, full of cemeteries, soybean fields, fishing holes, and Duck Thru gas stations. We meet a runaway teen, a mattress salesman, feral kittens, an elderly bachelorette wearing a horsehair locket, and a little girl named after Shania Twain. Here, time and memory circle above Phillips' characters like vultures and angels, as they navigate the only landscape they've ever known. Corn reaches for rain, deer run blindly, and no matter how hungry or hurt, some forgotten hymn is always remembered. "The literary love child of Carson McCullers and John the Baptist, Ashleigh Bryant Phillips' imagination is profoundly original and private," writes Rebecca Lee.Sleepovers is the winner of the 2019 C. Michael Curtis Short Story Book Prize, selected by Lauren Groff.
The Sleepover
Author: Michael Regina
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593352912
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, this middle grade graphic novel follows a group of kids trying to cheer up their friend after a recent loss with a fun-filled sleepover, but their plans soon take a dark turn when they discover his new nanny may literally be a monster. When the Russo family returns home from vacation to discover their nanny, Ruby, has unexpectedly passed away, Matthew takes the news the hardest. After weeks of reeling, his three best friends decide to cheer him up with a night of junk food, prank calls, and scary movies. But their plans for a sleepover are jeopardized when Matt's single mother—unable to take any more time off of work—is forced to hire a new nanny on the fly to watch over Matt and his younger sister, Judy. Miss Swan, however, is all too happy to have the boys over. And although she seems like the perfect babysitter, letting the kids eat whatever they want and mostly leaving them alone, there's something about her that Matt doesn't trust. He thinks she may actually be the witch from local legend—the one who torments children into the night and then eats them. Is he just having a hard time dealing with Ruby's replacement, as his friends suspect? Has he watched one too many scary movies, as his mom fears? Or are he and his horror-buff friends in for the fright of their lives as they come face-to-face with a real monster?
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593352912
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, this middle grade graphic novel follows a group of kids trying to cheer up their friend after a recent loss with a fun-filled sleepover, but their plans soon take a dark turn when they discover his new nanny may literally be a monster. When the Russo family returns home from vacation to discover their nanny, Ruby, has unexpectedly passed away, Matthew takes the news the hardest. After weeks of reeling, his three best friends decide to cheer him up with a night of junk food, prank calls, and scary movies. But their plans for a sleepover are jeopardized when Matt's single mother—unable to take any more time off of work—is forced to hire a new nanny on the fly to watch over Matt and his younger sister, Judy. Miss Swan, however, is all too happy to have the boys over. And although she seems like the perfect babysitter, letting the kids eat whatever they want and mostly leaving them alone, there's something about her that Matt doesn't trust. He thinks she may actually be the witch from local legend—the one who torments children into the night and then eats them. Is he just having a hard time dealing with Ruby's replacement, as his friends suspect? Has he watched one too many scary movies, as his mom fears? Or are he and his horror-buff friends in for the fright of their lives as they come face-to-face with a real monster?
Sleepover
Author: Suzanne Weyn
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780439657877
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Julie is celebrating the end of eighth grade with a sleepover for her friends when her ex-friend Staci, who now runs with the popular crowd, shows up to challenge them to a treasure hunt that leads them into a series of risky encounters.
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780439657877
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Julie is celebrating the end of eighth grade with a sleepover for her friends when her ex-friend Staci, who now runs with the popular crowd, shows up to challenge them to a treasure hunt that leads them into a series of risky encounters.
Fox + Chick: The Sleepover
Author: Sergio Ruzzier
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
ISBN: 1797201298
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Fox and Chick are back in this newest book in the hilarious early reader series by Geisel Honoree Sergio Ruzzier. In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick – two unlikely friends who despite their differences always manage to find a way to get along. In this third book in the series, Fox and Chick have a sleepover, search for a lost hammer and throw a surprise party that unexpectedly surprises everyone. The universal characters, humor and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers. • BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: From Frog and Toad to Elephant & Piggie to Ivy & Bean, kids of all ages respond to books about friendship. • PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers. • AWARD-WINNING: The first book in the series won a Geisel Award Honor for "the most distinguished book for beginning readers" by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children's Book and appeared on many Best Book of the Year lists. • KIDS LIKE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to kids who are visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels. Perfect for: • Parents, caregivers, and grandparents • Teachers and librarians • Fans of Frog and Toad, Elephant & Piggie, Bink & Gollie, Charlie & Mouse, and Barkus
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
ISBN: 1797201298
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Fox and Chick are back in this newest book in the hilarious early reader series by Geisel Honoree Sergio Ruzzier. In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick – two unlikely friends who despite their differences always manage to find a way to get along. In this third book in the series, Fox and Chick have a sleepover, search for a lost hammer and throw a surprise party that unexpectedly surprises everyone. The universal characters, humor and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers. • BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: From Frog and Toad to Elephant & Piggie to Ivy & Bean, kids of all ages respond to books about friendship. • PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers. • AWARD-WINNING: The first book in the series won a Geisel Award Honor for "the most distinguished book for beginning readers" by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children's Book and appeared on many Best Book of the Year lists. • KIDS LIKE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to kids who are visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels. Perfect for: • Parents, caregivers, and grandparents • Teachers and librarians • Fans of Frog and Toad, Elephant & Piggie, Bink & Gollie, Charlie & Mouse, and Barkus
Franklin Has a Sleepover
Author: Paulette Bourgeois
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453239936
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can’t wait for his best friend Bear to come over for their first sleepover. However, when it’s time for bed, Bear begins to miss his own room—until Franklin comes up with an idea to make Bear feel more comfortable. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration by the author as well as music and sound effects.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453239936
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can’t wait for his best friend Bear to come over for their first sleepover. However, when it’s time for bed, Bear begins to miss his own room—until Franklin comes up with an idea to make Bear feel more comfortable. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration by the author as well as music and sound effects.
The Sleepover
Author: Jen Malone
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481452622
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Three besties must piece together what happened after an epic sleepover becomes more than just karaoke and sundaes in this “fun…unlikely” M!X novel “in the manner of the movie The Hangover” (Booklist). Meghan, Paige, and Anna-Marie are super excited for the Best. Night. Ever. The sleepover they’re planning is going to be nothing short of EPIC. Not even the last-minute addition of Anna-Marie’s socially awkward, soon-to-be stepsister Veronica can dampen their spirits. But nothing prepares them for the scene that greets them when they awaken the next morning: the basement is a disaster, Meghan’s left eyebrow has been shaved off and she is somehow in possession of the Class Bad Boy’s signature hoodie, and there’s a slew of baby chicks in the bathtub! Worst of all, Anna-Marie is missing! Trouble is, none of them can remember anything beyond the hypnotism trick performed by the two-bit magician Veronica arranged in an effort to impress the other girls. Now, as the clock is ticking and the clues continue to get weirder, the remaining girls must figure out exactly what happened the night before. Can they find Anna-Marie and pull off the ultimate save-face before parent pick-up time?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481452622
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Three besties must piece together what happened after an epic sleepover becomes more than just karaoke and sundaes in this “fun…unlikely” M!X novel “in the manner of the movie The Hangover” (Booklist). Meghan, Paige, and Anna-Marie are super excited for the Best. Night. Ever. The sleepover they’re planning is going to be nothing short of EPIC. Not even the last-minute addition of Anna-Marie’s socially awkward, soon-to-be stepsister Veronica can dampen their spirits. But nothing prepares them for the scene that greets them when they awaken the next morning: the basement is a disaster, Meghan’s left eyebrow has been shaved off and she is somehow in possession of the Class Bad Boy’s signature hoodie, and there’s a slew of baby chicks in the bathtub! Worst of all, Anna-Marie is missing! Trouble is, none of them can remember anything beyond the hypnotism trick performed by the two-bit magician Veronica arranged in an effort to impress the other girls. Now, as the clock is ticking and the clues continue to get weirder, the remaining girls must figure out exactly what happened the night before. Can they find Anna-Marie and pull off the ultimate save-face before parent pick-up time?
Curious George and the Sleepover
Author: H.A. Rey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 1328686027
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Sleepovers are fun—but what if you get homesick? When George is invited to his first sleepover, he is ready to go! It will be a wonderful time filled with fun, games, and special food, shared with his good friends. George packs everything he needs, but what he isn’t prepared for is how worried he feels. And when little monkeys get nervous, they can sometimes get into trouble… Can George’s friends help him overcome his unexpected bout of homesickness to save the sleepover? With art in the classic style of H. A. Rey and engaging text on a relatable childhood theme, this is the perfect read for bedtime or anytime!
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 1328686027
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Sleepovers are fun—but what if you get homesick? When George is invited to his first sleepover, he is ready to go! It will be a wonderful time filled with fun, games, and special food, shared with his good friends. George packs everything he needs, but what he isn’t prepared for is how worried he feels. And when little monkeys get nervous, they can sometimes get into trouble… Can George’s friends help him overcome his unexpected bout of homesickness to save the sleepover? With art in the classic style of H. A. Rey and engaging text on a relatable childhood theme, this is the perfect read for bedtime or anytime!
Froggy's Sleepover
Author: Jonathan London
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101654724
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
It's Froggy's first sleepover! He packs his sleeping bag, his pillow, his pajamas, and even his toothbrush. Now, he's ready to flop flop flop off to Max's. But then Froggy decides it would be a good idea to go back to his own house. So off they go. . . . Then Max gets a tummy ache and wants to go back to his own house. So off they go. . . . Then after scary noises at Max's, both decide to go back to Froggy's. Froggy's Sleepover is certain to dissolve any sleepover worries into giggles as Froggy and Max delight young readers with sleepover fun. Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz have collaborated on fourteen previous Froggy books, including Froggy Gets Dressed, Froggy's First Kiss, Froggy Plays in the Band, Froggy Goes to the Doctor, Froggy's Baby Sister, and the latest, Froggy's Day with Dad.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101654724
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
It's Froggy's first sleepover! He packs his sleeping bag, his pillow, his pajamas, and even his toothbrush. Now, he's ready to flop flop flop off to Max's. But then Froggy decides it would be a good idea to go back to his own house. So off they go. . . . Then Max gets a tummy ache and wants to go back to his own house. So off they go. . . . Then after scary noises at Max's, both decide to go back to Froggy's. Froggy's Sleepover is certain to dissolve any sleepover worries into giggles as Froggy and Max delight young readers with sleepover fun. Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz have collaborated on fourteen previous Froggy books, including Froggy Gets Dressed, Froggy's First Kiss, Froggy Plays in the Band, Froggy Goes to the Doctor, Froggy's Baby Sister, and the latest, Froggy's Day with Dad.
Angelina's Sleepover
Author: Katharine Holabird
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698408721
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Stickers inside! Angelina and her friends are excited to have a sleepover, but they stay up way too late having fun and completely mess up their dance rehearsal the next day! When Ms. Mimi tells the mouselings that they can't perform at the recital, Angelina learns the lesson that sometimes you have to do the right thing, even if it's not always the most fun thing. Little girls will love to read along with Angelina in this episode-based 8 x 8 that comes with a sheet of stickers.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698408721
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Stickers inside! Angelina and her friends are excited to have a sleepover, but they stay up way too late having fun and completely mess up their dance rehearsal the next day! When Ms. Mimi tells the mouselings that they can't perform at the recital, Angelina learns the lesson that sometimes you have to do the right thing, even if it's not always the most fun thing. Little girls will love to read along with Angelina in this episode-based 8 x 8 that comes with a sheet of stickers.
Ruby's Sleepover
Author: Kathryn Ivy White
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781846867583
Category : Imagination
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ruby and her friend Mai are camping out in Mai's garden where giants, dragons, and pirates head toward their tent, but fortunately Ruby has some magical objects to keep the girls safe.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781846867583
Category : Imagination
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ruby and her friend Mai are camping out in Mai's garden where giants, dragons, and pirates head toward their tent, but fortunately Ruby has some magical objects to keep the girls safe.