Author: Dorothy Skinner
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512745359
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
In the book Treasure of the Moaning Ghost Rustys world tumbles when he overhears Grandpop tell a roof repairman, Come fall Ill have to sell Since losing his dad, Rusty cant bear the thought of Grandpop moving to a different house without him. Join Rusty and his twin cousins in their secret summer mission to earn enough to save their familys beloved Victorian mansion. Sloshing through Bullfrog Bend, they scoop muddy crawdads into a rusty bucket and market them as pets. In an attempt to capture and sell a family of cuddly black and white skunk kittens, the boys encounter the angry mama skunk. When two buckets finally fill with money, they fall through the cupolas ancient floor, exposing a secret from the past. Will this concealed object solve the mystery of Theo, the moaning ghost? The boys summer adventures provide moral and spiritual character builders for children ages 9-12. Young readers will learn lessons in hard work, honesty, and respect for everyone, even bullies. They will discover the hidden treasure of their families.
Treasure of the Moaning Ghost
Author: Dorothy Skinner
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512745359
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
In the book Treasure of the Moaning Ghost Rustys world tumbles when he overhears Grandpop tell a roof repairman, Come fall Ill have to sell Since losing his dad, Rusty cant bear the thought of Grandpop moving to a different house without him. Join Rusty and his twin cousins in their secret summer mission to earn enough to save their familys beloved Victorian mansion. Sloshing through Bullfrog Bend, they scoop muddy crawdads into a rusty bucket and market them as pets. In an attempt to capture and sell a family of cuddly black and white skunk kittens, the boys encounter the angry mama skunk. When two buckets finally fill with money, they fall through the cupolas ancient floor, exposing a secret from the past. Will this concealed object solve the mystery of Theo, the moaning ghost? The boys summer adventures provide moral and spiritual character builders for children ages 9-12. Young readers will learn lessons in hard work, honesty, and respect for everyone, even bullies. They will discover the hidden treasure of their families.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512745359
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
In the book Treasure of the Moaning Ghost Rustys world tumbles when he overhears Grandpop tell a roof repairman, Come fall Ill have to sell Since losing his dad, Rusty cant bear the thought of Grandpop moving to a different house without him. Join Rusty and his twin cousins in their secret summer mission to earn enough to save their familys beloved Victorian mansion. Sloshing through Bullfrog Bend, they scoop muddy crawdads into a rusty bucket and market them as pets. In an attempt to capture and sell a family of cuddly black and white skunk kittens, the boys encounter the angry mama skunk. When two buckets finally fill with money, they fall through the cupolas ancient floor, exposing a secret from the past. Will this concealed object solve the mystery of Theo, the moaning ghost? The boys summer adventures provide moral and spiritual character builders for children ages 9-12. Young readers will learn lessons in hard work, honesty, and respect for everyone, even bullies. They will discover the hidden treasure of their families.
Swapping Stories
Author: Lindahl, Carl
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781604736755
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Here are more than two hundred oral tales from some of Louisiana's finest storytellers. In this comprehensive volume of great range are transcriptions of narratives in many genres, from diverse voices, and from all regions of the state. Told in settings ranging from the front porch to the festival stage, these tales proclaim the great vitality and variety of Louisiana's oral narrative traditions. Given special focus are Harold Talbert, Lonnie Gray, Bel Abbey, Ben Guiné, and Enola Matthews--whose wealth of imagination, memory, and artistry demonstrates the depth as well as the breadth of the storyteller's craft. For tales told in Cajun and Creole French, Koasati, and Spanish, the editors have supplied both the original language and English translation. To the volume Maida Owens has contributed an overview of Louisiana's folk culture and a survey of folklife studies of various regions of the state. Car Lindahl's introduction and notes discuss the various genres and styles of storytelling common in Louisiana and link them with the worldwide are of the folktale.
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781604736755
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Here are more than two hundred oral tales from some of Louisiana's finest storytellers. In this comprehensive volume of great range are transcriptions of narratives in many genres, from diverse voices, and from all regions of the state. Told in settings ranging from the front porch to the festival stage, these tales proclaim the great vitality and variety of Louisiana's oral narrative traditions. Given special focus are Harold Talbert, Lonnie Gray, Bel Abbey, Ben Guiné, and Enola Matthews--whose wealth of imagination, memory, and artistry demonstrates the depth as well as the breadth of the storyteller's craft. For tales told in Cajun and Creole French, Koasati, and Spanish, the editors have supplied both the original language and English translation. To the volume Maida Owens has contributed an overview of Louisiana's folk culture and a survey of folklife studies of various regions of the state. Car Lindahl's introduction and notes discuss the various genres and styles of storytelling common in Louisiana and link them with the worldwide are of the folktale.
Ghost Pirate Treasure
Author: Geronimo Stilton
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780545307444
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Creepella investigates when strange holes start cropping up on Billy Squeakspeare's property, and she discovers that someone is looking for the buried treasure of the legendary pirate Morgan Blackwhisker.
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780545307444
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Creepella investigates when strange holes start cropping up on Billy Squeakspeare's property, and she discovers that someone is looking for the buried treasure of the legendary pirate Morgan Blackwhisker.
The Ghost Miner's Treasure
Author: Chris Eboch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945017025
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The popular Haunted series by Chris Eboch continues with book four. A brother and sister team help the ghost of an old miner look for his lost mine so that he can move on.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945017025
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The popular Haunted series by Chris Eboch continues with book four. A brother and sister team help the ghost of an old miner look for his lost mine so that he can move on.
The Phantom Treasure
Author: Harriet Pyne Grove
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
"The Phantom Treasure" by Harriet Pyne Grove is an enthralling narrative that seamlessly weaves mystery and adventure into a captivating tale. Grove's masterful storytelling prowess keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to unearth hidden treasures and unravel dark secrets. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn deeper into the enigmatic world she has crafted, where every twist and turn adds layers of intrigue and suspense. Grove's vivid descriptions and skillful character development make the story come alive, allowing readers to immerse themselves fully in the quest for truth. This riveting tale is not just a book; it's an exhilarating journey that invites readers to become intrepid explorers alongside the unforgettable characters, making it a must-read for all who seek excitement, mystery, and adventure between the pages of a book.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
"The Phantom Treasure" by Harriet Pyne Grove is an enthralling narrative that seamlessly weaves mystery and adventure into a captivating tale. Grove's masterful storytelling prowess keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to unearth hidden treasures and unravel dark secrets. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn deeper into the enigmatic world she has crafted, where every twist and turn adds layers of intrigue and suspense. Grove's vivid descriptions and skillful character development make the story come alive, allowing readers to immerse themselves fully in the quest for truth. This riveting tale is not just a book; it's an exhilarating journey that invites readers to become intrepid explorers alongside the unforgettable characters, making it a must-read for all who seek excitement, mystery, and adventure between the pages of a book.
The Ghost Town Treasure
Author: Ann Sheldon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780006921554
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780006921554
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Ghost town treasure
Author: Clyde Robert Bulla
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780690328349
Category : Buried treasure
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
A boy living in an almost deserted town is distressed to hear that his family will have to give up their store and move into the city, but when friends visit, bringing an old diary, he hopes to find gold that will keep the town from being a ghost town.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780690328349
Category : Buried treasure
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
A boy living in an almost deserted town is distressed to hear that his family will have to give up their store and move into the city, but when friends visit, bringing an old diary, he hopes to find gold that will keep the town from being a ghost town.
Haunted Treasure!
Author: Frank Rodgers
Publisher: Hippo Bks
ISBN: 9780439982344
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A long-lost relative reappears in this second book about Charlie Chill and his unconventional family. Uncle Bill fits in very well-now the Chills' Ghost Train has a real ghost!
Publisher: Hippo Bks
ISBN: 9780439982344
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A long-lost relative reappears in this second book about Charlie Chill and his unconventional family. Uncle Bill fits in very well-now the Chills' Ghost Train has a real ghost!
The Ghosts of Malhado
Author: H. J. Ralles
Publisher: TOP
ISBN: 9781929976805
Category : Ghost stories
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
"Was that a g-g-ghost? No way! Alex didn't believe in such things! But when a ghost scares Alex half to death on the beach at Treasure Island, San Luis Pass, in Texas, he begins to change his mind. Why does the ghost keep wailing 'Malhado'? Why does he carry that revolting cow skull? And why does he whisper about buried treasure? When Juliann, from the beach house next door, decides to help Alex answer those questions, a mysterious ghost lady frightens them both - and she even knows their names! As Alex and Juliann discover the exciting history of Treasure Island, they learn that there just might be some treasure to be found"--Back cover.
Publisher: TOP
ISBN: 9781929976805
Category : Ghost stories
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
"Was that a g-g-ghost? No way! Alex didn't believe in such things! But when a ghost scares Alex half to death on the beach at Treasure Island, San Luis Pass, in Texas, he begins to change his mind. Why does the ghost keep wailing 'Malhado'? Why does he carry that revolting cow skull? And why does he whisper about buried treasure? When Juliann, from the beach house next door, decides to help Alex answer those questions, a mysterious ghost lady frightens them both - and she even knows their names! As Alex and Juliann discover the exciting history of Treasure Island, they learn that there just might be some treasure to be found"--Back cover.
The Haunted Treasure of the Espectros
Author: Gordon D. Shirreffs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description