Author: Linda Smith
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 1550507222
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Tobin holds the fate of Shadonia in his hands when he discovers his unexpected power, drawn from the ancient world itself. Tobin lives in two worlds. The son of a mayor, he must be loyal to the dominant Forenzian Empire, but he cares more about the ancient and suppressed world of Shadonia. When his grandmother dies, she leaves him a wooden flute with powers Tobin barely understands.
The Piper of Shadonia
Author: Linda Smith
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 1550507222
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Tobin holds the fate of Shadonia in his hands when he discovers his unexpected power, drawn from the ancient world itself. Tobin lives in two worlds. The son of a mayor, he must be loyal to the dominant Forenzian Empire, but he cares more about the ancient and suppressed world of Shadonia. When his grandmother dies, she leaves him a wooden flute with powers Tobin barely understands.
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 1550507222
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Tobin holds the fate of Shadonia in his hands when he discovers his unexpected power, drawn from the ancient world itself. Tobin lives in two worlds. The son of a mayor, he must be loyal to the dominant Forenzian Empire, but he cares more about the ancient and suppressed world of Shadonia. When his grandmother dies, she leaves him a wooden flute with powers Tobin barely understands.
The Piper of Shadonia
Author: Linda Smith
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 1550505408
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The Forenzian Empire rules over the world of Shadonia. When Tobin's grandmother dies, she leaves him a wooden flute and the instructions to play the flute in times of trouble.
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 1550505408
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The Forenzian Empire rules over the world of Shadonia. When Tobin's grandmother dies, she leaves him a wooden flute and the instructions to play the flute in times of trouble.
A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag
Author: Gordon Korman
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545632579
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
When luckless Raymond Jardine becomes Sean Delancey's eleventh-grade-English project partner, he persuades Sean's grandfather to pose as a long-deceased, obscure Canadian poet, in an effort to pass the course and win a vacation to a luxurious Greek island.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545632579
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
When luckless Raymond Jardine becomes Sean Delancey's eleventh-grade-English project partner, he persuades Sean's grandfather to pose as a long-deceased, obscure Canadian poet, in an effort to pass the course and win a vacation to a luxurious Greek island.
Finding Zasha
Author: Randi Barrow
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054553223X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
A heroic and daring WWII story perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer A. Nielsen! In 1941, the Germans began the long, bloody siege on Leningrad. During the chaos, twelve-year-old Ivan is sent to live with relatives when his mother's job is moved to the mountains. But it is a long and dangerous journey to get out of Leningrad. After settling into a new town it falls under Nazi occupation and Ivan is picked by Axel Recht, an especially heinous soldier, to come work for the Nazis. One of Ivan's more pleasant tasks is to train Alex's dogs. Yet Ivan is determined to use his position to undermine the Nazis and rescue the dogs. But Ivan underestimates Axel's attachment to Zasha and Thor, and soon finds himself being hunted by a ruthless soldier who will stop at nothing to get his dogs back. As World War II rages around them, Ivan must find a way to hide from Axel, protect Zasha and Thor, avoid the constant barrage of deadly bombings, and survive in the devastating conditions of a city cut off from the world.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054553223X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
A heroic and daring WWII story perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer A. Nielsen! In 1941, the Germans began the long, bloody siege on Leningrad. During the chaos, twelve-year-old Ivan is sent to live with relatives when his mother's job is moved to the mountains. But it is a long and dangerous journey to get out of Leningrad. After settling into a new town it falls under Nazi occupation and Ivan is picked by Axel Recht, an especially heinous soldier, to come work for the Nazis. One of Ivan's more pleasant tasks is to train Alex's dogs. Yet Ivan is determined to use his position to undermine the Nazis and rescue the dogs. But Ivan underestimates Axel's attachment to Zasha and Thor, and soon finds himself being hunted by a ruthless soldier who will stop at nothing to get his dogs back. As World War II rages around them, Ivan must find a way to hide from Axel, protect Zasha and Thor, avoid the constant barrage of deadly bombings, and survive in the devastating conditions of a city cut off from the world.
The Broken Thread
Author: Linda Smith
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 155050603X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Destroying a deadly prince, in a violent court far from her home,
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 155050603X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Destroying a deadly prince, in a violent court far from her home,
The Minstrel's Daughter
Author: Linda Smith
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 9781550503098
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A young girl goes on a quest to find her father.
Publisher: Coteau Books
ISBN: 9781550503098
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A young girl goes on a quest to find her father.
Kripalu Kitchen
Author: JoAnn Levitt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940258013
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940258013
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
A Perfect Gentle Knight
Author: Kit Pearson
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143186310
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Kit Pearson’s most recent and critically acclaimed novel tells the story of the 5 Bell children, each of them coping in various ways in the aftermath of their mother’s death. Set in the 1950s and seen through the perspective of the middle child, 11-year-old Corrie, A Perfect Gentle Knight illustrates how a rich fantasy life both helps and hinders children trying to cope with loss, loneliness, and growing up.While elder sister Roz is growing up and out of the desire for fantasy games, eldest brother Sebastian, who fancies himself Sir Lancelot in their Round Table game, continues to need it as much as ever, creating tension in the family and concern for Corrie, who worries that he may have lost his grip on reality.
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143186310
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Kit Pearson’s most recent and critically acclaimed novel tells the story of the 5 Bell children, each of them coping in various ways in the aftermath of their mother’s death. Set in the 1950s and seen through the perspective of the middle child, 11-year-old Corrie, A Perfect Gentle Knight illustrates how a rich fantasy life both helps and hinders children trying to cope with loss, loneliness, and growing up.While elder sister Roz is growing up and out of the desire for fantasy games, eldest brother Sebastian, who fancies himself Sir Lancelot in their Round Table game, continues to need it as much as ever, creating tension in the family and concern for Corrie, who worries that he may have lost his grip on reality.
The Skull in the Rock
Author: Marc Aronson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426310102
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Chronicles the story behind one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time, explaining its significance for understanding human evolution and how it is shaping the thinking of the scientific community.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426310102
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Chronicles the story behind one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time, explaining its significance for understanding human evolution and how it is shaping the thinking of the scientific community.
Alien Deep
Author: Bradley Hague
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426310676
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Named 2013 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 by the National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council Appealing to children over age ten, this engaging reference book depicts adventurous and thrilling elements in oceanographic fieldwork. In conjunction with a National Geographic television show, this book will reach a huge audience of marine lovers, as well as children interested in science and exploration. Alien Deep outshines the competition by following a recent, specific deepwater exploration that illuminates new knowledge about our oceans. Following alongside a current expedition, Alien Deep will enable children to observe the processes involved in marine exploration. As scientists delve into the mysterious depths of the ocean, children will be able to witness the excitement of scientific exploration and discovery through enriching text and stunning photography. By describing a recent exploration, children will be able to read and see the new methods and technology that oceanographers use to conduct research.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426310676
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Named 2013 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 by the National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council Appealing to children over age ten, this engaging reference book depicts adventurous and thrilling elements in oceanographic fieldwork. In conjunction with a National Geographic television show, this book will reach a huge audience of marine lovers, as well as children interested in science and exploration. Alien Deep outshines the competition by following a recent, specific deepwater exploration that illuminates new knowledge about our oceans. Following alongside a current expedition, Alien Deep will enable children to observe the processes involved in marine exploration. As scientists delve into the mysterious depths of the ocean, children will be able to witness the excitement of scientific exploration and discovery through enriching text and stunning photography. By describing a recent exploration, children will be able to read and see the new methods and technology that oceanographers use to conduct research.