Author: Candas Jane Dorsey
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 177305600X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Book one in a mystery series featuring a queer, nameless amateur detective is ambisexual Kinsey Millhone meets Canadian Lisbeth Salander Rescued from torpor and poverty by the need to help a good friend deal with the murder of her beloved granddaughter, our downsized-social-worker protagonist and her cat, Bunnywit, are jolted into a harsh, street-wise world of sex, lies, and betrayal, to which they respond with irony, wit, intelligence (except for the cat), and tenacity. With judicious use of the Oxford comma, pop culture trivia, common mystery tropes, and a keen eye for deceit, our protagonist swaggers through the mean streets of — yes, a Canadian city! — and discovers that what seems at first to be just a grotty little street killing is actually the surface of a grandiose and glittering set of criminal schemes.
The Adventures of Isabel
Author: Candas Jane Dorsey
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 177305600X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Book one in a mystery series featuring a queer, nameless amateur detective is ambisexual Kinsey Millhone meets Canadian Lisbeth Salander Rescued from torpor and poverty by the need to help a good friend deal with the murder of her beloved granddaughter, our downsized-social-worker protagonist and her cat, Bunnywit, are jolted into a harsh, street-wise world of sex, lies, and betrayal, to which they respond with irony, wit, intelligence (except for the cat), and tenacity. With judicious use of the Oxford comma, pop culture trivia, common mystery tropes, and a keen eye for deceit, our protagonist swaggers through the mean streets of — yes, a Canadian city! — and discovers that what seems at first to be just a grotty little street killing is actually the surface of a grandiose and glittering set of criminal schemes.
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 177305600X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Book one in a mystery series featuring a queer, nameless amateur detective is ambisexual Kinsey Millhone meets Canadian Lisbeth Salander Rescued from torpor and poverty by the need to help a good friend deal with the murder of her beloved granddaughter, our downsized-social-worker protagonist and her cat, Bunnywit, are jolted into a harsh, street-wise world of sex, lies, and betrayal, to which they respond with irony, wit, intelligence (except for the cat), and tenacity. With judicious use of the Oxford comma, pop culture trivia, common mystery tropes, and a keen eye for deceit, our protagonist swaggers through the mean streets of — yes, a Canadian city! — and discovers that what seems at first to be just a grotty little street killing is actually the surface of a grandiose and glittering set of criminal schemes.
The Adventures of Isabel
Author: Ogden Nash
Publisher: Sourcebooks
ISBN: 9781402210273
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The feisty Isabel defeats giants, witches, and other threatening creatures with ease.
Publisher: Sourcebooks
ISBN: 9781402210273
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The feisty Isabel defeats giants, witches, and other threatening creatures with ease.
Rescue in Antarctica
Author: Emily Sohn
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429634081
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Readers join Izzy on her journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and cultures on the way.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429634081
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Readers join Izzy on her journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and cultures on the way.
Pole Dancing Adventures
Author: Leen Isabel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996024716
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The original webcomic about pole dancing has been collected into this long awaited book! This volume contains over a hundred comics from the first year of Pole Dancing Adventures. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, come laugh, get inspired and take a peek at what the world of pole dancing is like in the 21st century.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996024716
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The original webcomic about pole dancing has been collected into this long awaited book! This volume contains over a hundred comics from the first year of Pole Dancing Adventures. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, come laugh, get inspired and take a peek at what the world of pole dancing is like in the 21st century.
Isabella: Girl on the Go
Author: Jennifer Fosberry
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402266499
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
New York Times Bestseller! The precocious, purple-haired traveler spends the day playing with her dad as she pretends everyday things (like the sandbox) are extraordinary places. Isabella ends the day in her own home-sweet-home, the most wonderful place to be. Travel around the world to places like: •Pyramids of Giza •Eiffel Tower •Great Wall of China •Chichen Itza •Big Ben •Statue of Liberty
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402266499
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
New York Times Bestseller! The precocious, purple-haired traveler spends the day playing with her dad as she pretends everyday things (like the sandbox) are extraordinary places. Isabella ends the day in her own home-sweet-home, the most wonderful place to be. Travel around the world to places like: •Pyramids of Giza •Eiffel Tower •Great Wall of China •Chichen Itza •Big Ben •Statue of Liberty
Investigating Machu Picchu
Author: Emily Sohn
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429634073
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Readers join Izzy on her journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and cultures on the way.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429634073
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Readers join Izzy on her journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and cultures on the way.
The Seven-Year-Old Wonder Book
Author: Isabel Wyatt
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN: 1782506934
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Every night, before Sylvia goes to sleep, she whispers a magic spell to the rhyme-elves. In the morning her Wonder Book is filled with beautiful pictures and poems of her adventures and the extraordinary stories she has heard. There is nothing Sylvia loves more than stories; so every day she asks her mother, the old woodsman and even her fairy friend Sister-in-the-Bushes to tell them to her. They weave magical stories of clever princesses, far-away kingdoms, courageous knights, kind children and graceful fairies. During the day, Sylvia also has her own adventures: planting a fairy tree, meeting St Nicholas and venturing into the deep woods. But as she comes closer to her special seventh birthday, there is one extraordinary adventure left. This enchanting collection of tales, charmingly told by Isabel Wyatt, takes us through the highlights of the year as Sylvia and her friends celebrate festivals and birthdays.
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN: 1782506934
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Every night, before Sylvia goes to sleep, she whispers a magic spell to the rhyme-elves. In the morning her Wonder Book is filled with beautiful pictures and poems of her adventures and the extraordinary stories she has heard. There is nothing Sylvia loves more than stories; so every day she asks her mother, the old woodsman and even her fairy friend Sister-in-the-Bushes to tell them to her. They weave magical stories of clever princesses, far-away kingdoms, courageous knights, kind children and graceful fairies. During the day, Sylvia also has her own adventures: planting a fairy tree, meeting St Nicholas and venturing into the deep woods. But as she comes closer to her special seventh birthday, there is one extraordinary adventure left. This enchanting collection of tales, charmingly told by Isabel Wyatt, takes us through the highlights of the year as Sylvia and her friends celebrate festivals and birthdays.
Building the Great Wall of China
Author: Terry Collins
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515761568
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Isabel Soto as she explores the history behind the building of the Great Wall of China"--Provided by publisher
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515761568
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Isabel Soto as she explores the history behind the building of the Great Wall of China"--Provided by publisher
Adventures to School
Author: Miranda Paul
Publisher: little bee books
ISBN: 9781499806656
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Kids around the world get to school in unique ways. Take a peek inside this book and see how they reach their destinations! Children all around the world go to school. Whether they're from Japan, Ukraine, Ethiopia, or the United States, all students have the desire to learn about the world and shape the future. In Bhutan, children walk for three hours to make it to school, and in Pakistan, children travel by rickshaw. Some children in China must climb a heaven ladder, while children in Nepal must walk over a wire bridge. The treks of these students are unique, extraordinary, and even dangerous, and they signify the common determination, perseverance, and sense of adventure shared by young people around the world. Read along as students from thirteen different nations embark on their journeys to get to school in the morning, and learn about the diverse landscapes and cultures of these countries along the way!
Publisher: little bee books
ISBN: 9781499806656
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Kids around the world get to school in unique ways. Take a peek inside this book and see how they reach their destinations! Children all around the world go to school. Whether they're from Japan, Ukraine, Ethiopia, or the United States, all students have the desire to learn about the world and shape the future. In Bhutan, children walk for three hours to make it to school, and in Pakistan, children travel by rickshaw. Some children in China must climb a heaven ladder, while children in Nepal must walk over a wire bridge. The treks of these students are unique, extraordinary, and even dangerous, and they signify the common determination, perseverance, and sense of adventure shared by young people around the world. Read along as students from thirteen different nations embark on their journeys to get to school in the morning, and learn about the diverse landscapes and cultures of these countries along the way!
Forest of the Pygmies
Author: Isabel Allende
Publisher: Rayo
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Eighteen-year-old Alexander Cold and his grandmother travel to Africa on an elephant-led safari, but discover a corrupt world of poaching and slavery.
Publisher: Rayo
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Eighteen-year-old Alexander Cold and his grandmother travel to Africa on an elephant-led safari, but discover a corrupt world of poaching and slavery.