Author: George Barr McCutcheon
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
"Quill's Window" by George Barr McCutcheon follows the story of a mysterious stranger who comes to a small Indiana town. Courtney is a dashing and enigmatic man from New York who was injured as a soldier fighting abroad. His charm and charisma make him a perfect match for Alix Crown. Yet, this pairing hides their fair share of secrets, from themselves, from their neighbors, and from each other.
The Elevator Ghost
Author: Glen Huser
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1554984270
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
An eccentric babysitter has a knack for telling stories that are eerily well suited to her young charges. When Carolina Giddle moves into the Blatchford Arms, no one knows what to make of her sequin-sprinkled sneakers and her trinket-crusted car. But the parents are happy there’s a new babysitter around, and Carolina seems to have an uncanny ability to calm the most rambunctious child with her ghostly stories. Armed with unusual snacks (bone-shaped peppermints, granghoula bars and Rumpelstiltskin sandwiches), candles to set the mood, and her trusty sidekick — a tarantula named Chiquita, Carolina entertains the children with some good old-fashioned storytelling and, at the end, a great Halloween party. Governor General’s Award winner Glen Huser brings his quirky sense of humor and horror to some time-honored motifs. The artistic Lubinitsky girls find out that artists must be wary of the power of their own creations. Holy terror Angelo Bellini discovers that no one can throw a tantrum like a double-crossed pirate. The Hooper kids, including UFO junkie Benjamin, learn about some eerie goings-on in the New Mexico desert. Timid Hubert and Hetty Croop are practically afraid of their own shadows, until they hear the story of a boy who finds the perfect weapon for overcoming his fear of the dark. And Dwight and Dwayne Fergus, two would-be Freddy Kruegers, finally meet their match in Carolina, and her story of the footless skeleton. As for Carolina Giddle herself, it turns out that she has a timeworn connection to the Blatchford Arms, and to the ghost who still haunts the building — especially its old-fashioned elevator. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.9 Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1554984270
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
An eccentric babysitter has a knack for telling stories that are eerily well suited to her young charges. When Carolina Giddle moves into the Blatchford Arms, no one knows what to make of her sequin-sprinkled sneakers and her trinket-crusted car. But the parents are happy there’s a new babysitter around, and Carolina seems to have an uncanny ability to calm the most rambunctious child with her ghostly stories. Armed with unusual snacks (bone-shaped peppermints, granghoula bars and Rumpelstiltskin sandwiches), candles to set the mood, and her trusty sidekick — a tarantula named Chiquita, Carolina entertains the children with some good old-fashioned storytelling and, at the end, a great Halloween party. Governor General’s Award winner Glen Huser brings his quirky sense of humor and horror to some time-honored motifs. The artistic Lubinitsky girls find out that artists must be wary of the power of their own creations. Holy terror Angelo Bellini discovers that no one can throw a tantrum like a double-crossed pirate. The Hooper kids, including UFO junkie Benjamin, learn about some eerie goings-on in the New Mexico desert. Timid Hubert and Hetty Croop are practically afraid of their own shadows, until they hear the story of a boy who finds the perfect weapon for overcoming his fear of the dark. And Dwight and Dwayne Fergus, two would-be Freddy Kruegers, finally meet their match in Carolina, and her story of the footless skeleton. As for Carolina Giddle herself, it turns out that she has a timeworn connection to the Blatchford Arms, and to the ghost who still haunts the building — especially its old-fashioned elevator. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.9 Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Haunted
Author: Barbara Haworth-Attard
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1443452955
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Dee is feeding the chickens the morning they discover the bones on the mountain. A sense of foreboding strengthens when the police show her a ring found with the remains. It belonged to a friend of hers, Mary Ann Simpson, who had disappeared four years ago. Strangely, other girls have also disappeared from this small town nestled in the shadow of the Bruce Peninsula—the “mountain” that Dee knows like the back of her hand. Like her grandmother, Dee has “The Sight,” an ability not only to see spirits from the afterlife but also to experience their deaths—a “gift” that becomes more troubling as this story takes darker turns. While trying to help local police with the investigation, Dee is drawn into a deepening mystery that soon strikes terrifyingly close to home. Set in the aftermath of World War I, when soldiers are returning to a society that doesn’t know the full horrors of what they went through, Haunted is an atmospheric story that will haunt readers long after they finish reading.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1443452955
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Dee is feeding the chickens the morning they discover the bones on the mountain. A sense of foreboding strengthens when the police show her a ring found with the remains. It belonged to a friend of hers, Mary Ann Simpson, who had disappeared four years ago. Strangely, other girls have also disappeared from this small town nestled in the shadow of the Bruce Peninsula—the “mountain” that Dee knows like the back of her hand. Like her grandmother, Dee has “The Sight,” an ability not only to see spirits from the afterlife but also to experience their deaths—a “gift” that becomes more troubling as this story takes darker turns. While trying to help local police with the investigation, Dee is drawn into a deepening mystery that soon strikes terrifyingly close to home. Set in the aftermath of World War I, when soldiers are returning to a society that doesn’t know the full horrors of what they went through, Haunted is an atmospheric story that will haunt readers long after they finish reading.
Haunted
Author: Dorah L. Williams
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1770701117
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
It was an irrational decision. Despite having just moved into a beautiful new house, the Williams family gave in to an odd, overwhelming desire to purchase and move into a Victorian home they had come upon by chance. They were curious, of course, as to why the house had, in the past, had such a high vacancy rate - no one ever seemed to live in it for a long period of time. But that curiosity didn’t last long, because shortly after moving in, strange things began to happen. It became abundantly clear that the home’s past owners had all had a reason for leaving: fear. The Williams’ new home was haunted. At first, the family tried telling themselves there were logical explanations for the strange things they all were witnessing. But before long they came to accept the fact that they were sharing their home with ghosts. Haunted is the Williams family’s story from the point of view of the mother, Dorah. Through her chilling reminiscences, we witness the all-too-real goings-on in the house. And we join the family as they seek a way to bring an end to the paranormal events that were occurring with ever more frequency and intensity, and learn why the events began in the first place.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1770701117
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
It was an irrational decision. Despite having just moved into a beautiful new house, the Williams family gave in to an odd, overwhelming desire to purchase and move into a Victorian home they had come upon by chance. They were curious, of course, as to why the house had, in the past, had such a high vacancy rate - no one ever seemed to live in it for a long period of time. But that curiosity didn’t last long, because shortly after moving in, strange things began to happen. It became abundantly clear that the home’s past owners had all had a reason for leaving: fear. The Williams’ new home was haunted. At first, the family tried telling themselves there were logical explanations for the strange things they all were witnessing. But before long they came to accept the fact that they were sharing their home with ghosts. Haunted is the Williams family’s story from the point of view of the mother, Dorah. Through her chilling reminiscences, we witness the all-too-real goings-on in the house. And we join the family as they seek a way to bring an end to the paranormal events that were occurring with ever more frequency and intensity, and learn why the events began in the first place.
Quill's Window
Author: George Barr McCutcheon
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
"Quill's Window" by George Barr McCutcheon follows the story of a mysterious stranger who comes to a small Indiana town. Courtney is a dashing and enigmatic man from New York who was injured as a soldier fighting abroad. His charm and charisma make him a perfect match for Alix Crown. Yet, this pairing hides their fair share of secrets, from themselves, from their neighbors, and from each other.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
"Quill's Window" by George Barr McCutcheon follows the story of a mysterious stranger who comes to a small Indiana town. Courtney is a dashing and enigmatic man from New York who was injured as a soldier fighting abroad. His charm and charisma make him a perfect match for Alix Crown. Yet, this pairing hides their fair share of secrets, from themselves, from their neighbors, and from each other.
Adventure
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
The Severed Empire Collection
Author: Phillip Tomasso
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
All four books in Phillip Tomasso's 'The Severed Empire', a series of epic fantasy novels, now in one volume! Wizard's Rise: For over two hundred years, the Rye Empire outlawed the use of magic. Now, the empire has fallen, and a new, sinister power is rising. Ambitious and corrupt, The Mountain King will stop at nothing to reach his goals. To save the Old Empire from his evil magic, seventeen-year-old farm boy Mykal and his friends begin a desperate journey to collect crucially important talismans before the Mountain King. But a war is coming, and their time is running out. And if they fail, a terrible darkness will steal the light from the Grey Ashland Realm... forever. Wizard's War: To stop the Mountain King, the realms across land and sea must unify. But time is not on their side. Mykal and his friends must warn King Nabal of the Mountain King's invasion of Grey Ashland. Magic has become the weapon of choice in war, and Mykal is still unsure of his abilities as a wizard. His skill and resolve will soon be put to the test, as the flames of war threaten to engulf them all. Queens Of Osiris: After women start going missing from the kingdom, Hermon Cordillera’s daughters are unable to find whoever is responsible for the growing number of abductions. Meanwhile, Mykal - the young wizard - continues honing his magical skills with his mother, and his tactical training with Blodwyn, his oldest friend. Tasked with unravelling the mystery of the disappeared women, they soon realize they're ill-prepared for the untold dangers that await them. This time, they will need more than Mykal's magic to survive. Assassin's Promise: When Blodwyn was a young boy, the King's Watch combed the lands in search of wizards, witches and anyone else practicing magic. Left an orphan because of this, Blodwyn's plan is simple: learn everything he can about killing, and track down the Watch. Working his way towards revenge with the dangerous assassin, Rasheed, Blodwyn soon faces a decision what will change his life forever.
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
All four books in Phillip Tomasso's 'The Severed Empire', a series of epic fantasy novels, now in one volume! Wizard's Rise: For over two hundred years, the Rye Empire outlawed the use of magic. Now, the empire has fallen, and a new, sinister power is rising. Ambitious and corrupt, The Mountain King will stop at nothing to reach his goals. To save the Old Empire from his evil magic, seventeen-year-old farm boy Mykal and his friends begin a desperate journey to collect crucially important talismans before the Mountain King. But a war is coming, and their time is running out. And if they fail, a terrible darkness will steal the light from the Grey Ashland Realm... forever. Wizard's War: To stop the Mountain King, the realms across land and sea must unify. But time is not on their side. Mykal and his friends must warn King Nabal of the Mountain King's invasion of Grey Ashland. Magic has become the weapon of choice in war, and Mykal is still unsure of his abilities as a wizard. His skill and resolve will soon be put to the test, as the flames of war threaten to engulf them all. Queens Of Osiris: After women start going missing from the kingdom, Hermon Cordillera’s daughters are unable to find whoever is responsible for the growing number of abductions. Meanwhile, Mykal - the young wizard - continues honing his magical skills with his mother, and his tactical training with Blodwyn, his oldest friend. Tasked with unravelling the mystery of the disappeared women, they soon realize they're ill-prepared for the untold dangers that await them. This time, they will need more than Mykal's magic to survive. Assassin's Promise: When Blodwyn was a young boy, the King's Watch combed the lands in search of wizards, witches and anyone else practicing magic. Left an orphan because of this, Blodwyn's plan is simple: learn everything he can about killing, and track down the Watch. Working his way towards revenge with the dangerous assassin, Rasheed, Blodwyn soon faces a decision what will change his life forever.
Wizard's Rise
Author: Phillip Tomasso
Publisher: Next Chapter Godo-Kaisha
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
For over two hundred years, the Rye Empire outlawed the use of magic. Now, the empire has fallen and a new, sinister power is rising. Ambitious and corrupt, The Mountain King will stop at nothing to reach his goals. Enslaving a sorceress to do his bidding, he begins his hunt for lost talismans that can help him bring the wizards back, and harness their power. To save the Old Empire from this growing, sinister magic, seventeen-year-old farm boy Mykal and his friends begin a desperate journey: they must collect the talismans before the Mountain King. On their way, Mykal will have to face fears and accept truths he never knew existed. A war is coming, and their time is running out. And if they fail, a terrible darkness will steal the light from the Grey Ashland Realm... forever.
Publisher: Next Chapter Godo-Kaisha
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
For over two hundred years, the Rye Empire outlawed the use of magic. Now, the empire has fallen and a new, sinister power is rising. Ambitious and corrupt, The Mountain King will stop at nothing to reach his goals. Enslaving a sorceress to do his bidding, he begins his hunt for lost talismans that can help him bring the wizards back, and harness their power. To save the Old Empire from this growing, sinister magic, seventeen-year-old farm boy Mykal and his friends begin a desperate journey: they must collect the talismans before the Mountain King. On their way, Mykal will have to face fears and accept truths he never knew existed. A war is coming, and their time is running out. And if they fail, a terrible darkness will steal the light from the Grey Ashland Realm... forever.
Quill's Adventures in Humanfolkland
Author: John Waddington-Feather
Publisher: John Waddington-Feather
ISBN: 1841752096
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Publisher: John Waddington-Feather
ISBN: 1841752096
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
The Time Of Heroes
Author: Phillip Tomasso
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1453
Book Description
A collection of three epic fantasy series starters by Phillip Tomasso, Jennifer Ealey and B.R. Stateham, now in one volume! Wizard's Rise (The Severed Empire Book 1): For over two hundred years, the Rye Empire outlawed the use of magic. Now, the empire has fallen and a new, sinister power is rising. Ambitious and corrupt, The Mountain King will stop at nothing to reach his goals. To save the Old Empire from this growing, sinister magic, seventeen-year-old farm boy Mykal and his friends begin a desperate journey: they must collect the talismans before the Mountain King. On their way, Mykal will have to face fears and accept truths he never knew existed. Bronze Magic (The Sorcerer's Oath Book 1): Exiled by his power-hungry brothers, Prince Tarkyn encounters the woodfolk: a secretive group of telepaths living deep in the woodlands. When bounty hunters attack, Tarkyn narrowly escapes with the aid of the forest-dwellers, and discovers a secret about their source of magic. Embracing his new identity, allegiances are formed as the woodfolk hail Tarquin as the Guardian Of The Forest. But can he find a way to protect this mysterious realm, and seize his true destiny? Evil Arises (Roland Of The High Crags Book 1): Warrior. Monk. Wizard. He is Roland Of The High Crags. As a warrior monk he has taken vows to protect humanity from all forms of evil. For centuries, that meant that the Bretan monks faced the hordes of Dragon armies. But one day, a dragon nobleman asks Roland to take his remaining heir, a seven-year-old dragon princess, and save her from those who wish to destroy her. Accepting the challenge, Roland decides to raise the child in the ways of The Bretan, and teach her the vast magical powers of the Bretan Way. It's a gamble filled with treachery and betrayal, but it is a chance to end the forever war. For Roland, there is no choice but to accept this role. And so, the adventure begins.
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1453
Book Description
A collection of three epic fantasy series starters by Phillip Tomasso, Jennifer Ealey and B.R. Stateham, now in one volume! Wizard's Rise (The Severed Empire Book 1): For over two hundred years, the Rye Empire outlawed the use of magic. Now, the empire has fallen and a new, sinister power is rising. Ambitious and corrupt, The Mountain King will stop at nothing to reach his goals. To save the Old Empire from this growing, sinister magic, seventeen-year-old farm boy Mykal and his friends begin a desperate journey: they must collect the talismans before the Mountain King. On their way, Mykal will have to face fears and accept truths he never knew existed. Bronze Magic (The Sorcerer's Oath Book 1): Exiled by his power-hungry brothers, Prince Tarkyn encounters the woodfolk: a secretive group of telepaths living deep in the woodlands. When bounty hunters attack, Tarkyn narrowly escapes with the aid of the forest-dwellers, and discovers a secret about their source of magic. Embracing his new identity, allegiances are formed as the woodfolk hail Tarquin as the Guardian Of The Forest. But can he find a way to protect this mysterious realm, and seize his true destiny? Evil Arises (Roland Of The High Crags Book 1): Warrior. Monk. Wizard. He is Roland Of The High Crags. As a warrior monk he has taken vows to protect humanity from all forms of evil. For centuries, that meant that the Bretan monks faced the hordes of Dragon armies. But one day, a dragon nobleman asks Roland to take his remaining heir, a seven-year-old dragon princess, and save her from those who wish to destroy her. Accepting the challenge, Roland decides to raise the child in the ways of The Bretan, and teach her the vast magical powers of the Bretan Way. It's a gamble filled with treachery and betrayal, but it is a chance to end the forever war. For Roland, there is no choice but to accept this role. And so, the adventure begins.
The Ghosts of Old Cellar Road
Author: March Clover
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546248005
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
The Ghosts of Old Cellar Road tells the tale of three spiders who have lost their jack-o’-lantern home. They must travel with trick-or-treaters down a winding, hilly road far away from the farmhouse porch of their origin in search of the abandoned Keller mansion, the perfect place for their cobwebs. Their travels are not without trials. They face a storm, a peremptory screech owl, and most harrowingly, Broken Lantern Cemetery, whose ghosts might haunt Old Cellar Road, and beyond!
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546248005
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
The Ghosts of Old Cellar Road tells the tale of three spiders who have lost their jack-o’-lantern home. They must travel with trick-or-treaters down a winding, hilly road far away from the farmhouse porch of their origin in search of the abandoned Keller mansion, the perfect place for their cobwebs. Their travels are not without trials. They face a storm, a peremptory screech owl, and most harrowingly, Broken Lantern Cemetery, whose ghosts might haunt Old Cellar Road, and beyond!