Author: Brett Ermilio
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Jack Cannon and his team of detectives have an incredible adventure ahead of them in the wonderous land of Pierrany. When a magical girl named Jade arrives at the Cannon household in the middle of the night, she comes with urgency and whisks Jack, Teddy, Stacey, Veronica and Grandpa Telly away to a whole other world. As they arrive in Pierrany, the young detectives must work through some social issues they are dealing with. Veronica has pulled away from the team to "focus on her schoolwork" and has become isolated. At the same time, Teddy is trying to work toward his own identity, feeling as though he has been lost in Jack's shadow. As the kids work through issues of their own, Grandpa Telly begins to remember Pierrany, a place he somehow once visited as a child with Jade long, long ago. The detectives encounter a wide array of interesting characters as well as dangerous creatures in this fascinating world that threatens their very existence. But the team forges ahead as they realize they have powers of their own in this magical place and must come together to conquer evil and stave off the dark powers of Pierrany that threaten not only this world, but their world, in this, Part I of the two-part adventure!
The Adventures of Jack Cannon
Author: Brett Ermilio
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Jack Cannon and his team of detectives have an incredible adventure ahead of them in the wonderous land of Pierrany. When a magical girl named Jade arrives at the Cannon household in the middle of the night, she comes with urgency and whisks Jack, Teddy, Stacey, Veronica and Grandpa Telly away to a whole other world. As they arrive in Pierrany, the young detectives must work through some social issues they are dealing with. Veronica has pulled away from the team to "focus on her schoolwork" and has become isolated. At the same time, Teddy is trying to work toward his own identity, feeling as though he has been lost in Jack's shadow. As the kids work through issues of their own, Grandpa Telly begins to remember Pierrany, a place he somehow once visited as a child with Jade long, long ago. The detectives encounter a wide array of interesting characters as well as dangerous creatures in this fascinating world that threatens their very existence. But the team forges ahead as they realize they have powers of their own in this magical place and must come together to conquer evil and stave off the dark powers of Pierrany that threaten not only this world, but their world, in this, Part I of the two-part adventure!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Jack Cannon and his team of detectives have an incredible adventure ahead of them in the wonderous land of Pierrany. When a magical girl named Jade arrives at the Cannon household in the middle of the night, she comes with urgency and whisks Jack, Teddy, Stacey, Veronica and Grandpa Telly away to a whole other world. As they arrive in Pierrany, the young detectives must work through some social issues they are dealing with. Veronica has pulled away from the team to "focus on her schoolwork" and has become isolated. At the same time, Teddy is trying to work toward his own identity, feeling as though he has been lost in Jack's shadow. As the kids work through issues of their own, Grandpa Telly begins to remember Pierrany, a place he somehow once visited as a child with Jade long, long ago. The detectives encounter a wide array of interesting characters as well as dangerous creatures in this fascinating world that threatens their very existence. But the team forges ahead as they realize they have powers of their own in this magical place and must come together to conquer evil and stave off the dark powers of Pierrany that threaten not only this world, but their world, in this, Part I of the two-part adventure!
The Adventures of Jack Lark
Author: Paul Fraser Collard
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472291557
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
Book Description
The first three Victorian military adventures featuring hero Jack Lark, now available together in ebook.If you love Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O'Brian, you won't want to miss Paul Fraser Collard's action-packed series. INTRODUCING ROGUISH HERO JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER. 'Brilliant' BERNARD CORNWELL 'Once again, Paul Fraser Collard proves he is a true master of action adventure' MATTHEW HARFFY 'Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral' ANTHONY RICHES _________ THE SCARLET THIEF Crimean Peninsula, 1854. The men of the King's Royal Fusiliers are in terrible trouble. Young officer Jack Lark has to act immediately and decisively. His life and the success of the campaign depend on it. But does he have the mettle, the officer qualities that are the life blood of the British Army? From a poor background in London's East End, Lark has risen through the ranks by stealth and guile and now he faces the ultimate test... THE MAHARAJAH'S GENERAL Bombay, 1856. Jack Lark barely survived the Battle of the Alma. In hospital, wounded, and with his stolen life left lying on the battlefield, he grasps a chance to prove himself a leader once more. Poor Captain Danbury is dead, but Jack will travel to his new regiment in India, under his name. Exposed as a fraud, he's rescued by the chaplain's beautiful daughter, who has her own reasons to escape. They seek desperate refuge with the Maharajah of Sawadh, the charismatic leader whom the British Army must subdue. And, in return for his safety, Jack finds he must train the very army the British may soon have to fight... THE DEVIL'S ASSASSIN Bombay, 1857. Jack Lark is living precariously as an officer when his heroic but fraudulent past is discovered by the Devil - Major Ballard, the army's intelligence officer. Ballard is gathering a web of information to defend the British Empire, and he needs a man like Jack on his side. Not far away, in Persia, the Shah is moving against British territory and, with the Russians whispering in his ear, seeks to conquer the crucial city of Herat. As the British march to war, Jack learns that secrets crucial to the campaign's success are leaking into their enemies' hands. Ballard has brought him to the battlefield to end a spy's deceit. But who is the traitor? _________ READERS LOVE THE JACK LARK SERIES: 'Jack Lark is one of my favourite literary creations' 5* Reader Review 'Up there with the best of the genre' 5* Reader Review 'Collard's development of Lark is brilliant' 5* Reader Review 'This truly is edge of the seat writing' 5* Reader Review 'A breathless, memorable read and I recommend it completely' 5* Reader Review 'SO good. Redcoats, gunpowder, and the horror of battle. Anyone who read Sharpe should devour this . . . A masterclass of grit and determination' 5* Reader Review 'WOW. This is a very fast paced story that I found incredibly difficult to put down . . . If you like Victorian novels especially military ones, this series is definitely for you' 5* Reader Review
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472291557
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
Book Description
The first three Victorian military adventures featuring hero Jack Lark, now available together in ebook.If you love Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O'Brian, you won't want to miss Paul Fraser Collard's action-packed series. INTRODUCING ROGUISH HERO JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER. 'Brilliant' BERNARD CORNWELL 'Once again, Paul Fraser Collard proves he is a true master of action adventure' MATTHEW HARFFY 'Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral' ANTHONY RICHES _________ THE SCARLET THIEF Crimean Peninsula, 1854. The men of the King's Royal Fusiliers are in terrible trouble. Young officer Jack Lark has to act immediately and decisively. His life and the success of the campaign depend on it. But does he have the mettle, the officer qualities that are the life blood of the British Army? From a poor background in London's East End, Lark has risen through the ranks by stealth and guile and now he faces the ultimate test... THE MAHARAJAH'S GENERAL Bombay, 1856. Jack Lark barely survived the Battle of the Alma. In hospital, wounded, and with his stolen life left lying on the battlefield, he grasps a chance to prove himself a leader once more. Poor Captain Danbury is dead, but Jack will travel to his new regiment in India, under his name. Exposed as a fraud, he's rescued by the chaplain's beautiful daughter, who has her own reasons to escape. They seek desperate refuge with the Maharajah of Sawadh, the charismatic leader whom the British Army must subdue. And, in return for his safety, Jack finds he must train the very army the British may soon have to fight... THE DEVIL'S ASSASSIN Bombay, 1857. Jack Lark is living precariously as an officer when his heroic but fraudulent past is discovered by the Devil - Major Ballard, the army's intelligence officer. Ballard is gathering a web of information to defend the British Empire, and he needs a man like Jack on his side. Not far away, in Persia, the Shah is moving against British territory and, with the Russians whispering in his ear, seeks to conquer the crucial city of Herat. As the British march to war, Jack learns that secrets crucial to the campaign's success are leaking into their enemies' hands. Ballard has brought him to the battlefield to end a spy's deceit. But who is the traitor? _________ READERS LOVE THE JACK LARK SERIES: 'Jack Lark is one of my favourite literary creations' 5* Reader Review 'Up there with the best of the genre' 5* Reader Review 'Collard's development of Lark is brilliant' 5* Reader Review 'This truly is edge of the seat writing' 5* Reader Review 'A breathless, memorable read and I recommend it completely' 5* Reader Review 'SO good. Redcoats, gunpowder, and the horror of battle. Anyone who read Sharpe should devour this . . . A masterclass of grit and determination' 5* Reader Review 'WOW. This is a very fast paced story that I found incredibly difficult to put down . . . If you like Victorian novels especially military ones, this series is definitely for you' 5* Reader Review
Bloody Jack
Author: Louis A. Meyer
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152167315
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
"While disguised as a boy, Jacky Faber experiences adventure and romance on the high seas"--
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152167315
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
"While disguised as a boy, Jacky Faber experiences adventure and romance on the high seas"--
Half Upon a Time
Author: James Riley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416995951
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
In this hilarious fractured fairy tale series from New York Times bestselling author James Riley, Jack, and “punk princess” May must navigate twists and turns unlike anything you’ve seen before! Jack lives in a fantasy world. Really. He's the son of the infamous Jack who stole the magic beans from the giant, and he's working hard to restore his family's reputation. He finds the perfect opportunity when a “princess” lands in front of him, apparently from the land of Punk, as her Punk Princess sweatshirt implies. May is from our world, and she’s utterly confused to find herself in the midst of the fairy tale characters she has read about. But Jack and May have more in common than they realize—and together, they embark on a hilarious and wild adventre in this highly accessible, modern middle grade fantasy novel.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416995951
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
In this hilarious fractured fairy tale series from New York Times bestselling author James Riley, Jack, and “punk princess” May must navigate twists and turns unlike anything you’ve seen before! Jack lives in a fantasy world. Really. He's the son of the infamous Jack who stole the magic beans from the giant, and he's working hard to restore his family's reputation. He finds the perfect opportunity when a “princess” lands in front of him, apparently from the land of Punk, as her Punk Princess sweatshirt implies. May is from our world, and she’s utterly confused to find herself in the midst of the fairy tale characters she has read about. But Jack and May have more in common than they realize—and together, they embark on a hilarious and wild adventre in this highly accessible, modern middle grade fantasy novel.
The Gold Coast
Author: Nelson DeMille
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759522626
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
The Great Gatsby meets The Godfather in this #1 New York Times bestselling story of friendship and seduction, love and betrayal. "[Demille is] a true master." - Dan Brown, #1 bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code Welcome to the fabled Gold Coast, that stretch on the North Shore of Long Island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in America. Here two men are destined for an explosive collision: John Sutter, Wall Street lawyer, holding fast to a fading aristocratic legacy; and Frank Bellarosa, the Mafia don who seizes his piece of the staid and unprepared Gold Coast like a latter-day barbarian chief and draws Sutter and his regally beautiful wife, Susan, into his violent world. Told from Sutter's sardonic and often hilarious point of view, The Gold Coast is Nelson DeMille's captivating story laced with sexual passion and suspense.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759522626
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
The Great Gatsby meets The Godfather in this #1 New York Times bestselling story of friendship and seduction, love and betrayal. "[Demille is] a true master." - Dan Brown, #1 bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code Welcome to the fabled Gold Coast, that stretch on the North Shore of Long Island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in America. Here two men are destined for an explosive collision: John Sutter, Wall Street lawyer, holding fast to a fading aristocratic legacy; and Frank Bellarosa, the Mafia don who seizes his piece of the staid and unprepared Gold Coast like a latter-day barbarian chief and draws Sutter and his regally beautiful wife, Susan, into his violent world. Told from Sutter's sardonic and often hilarious point of view, The Gold Coast is Nelson DeMille's captivating story laced with sexual passion and suspense.
The Raven's Pool
Author: Deborah Cannon
Publisher: Trafford
ISBN: 9781412035040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
"Jake accelerated and recklessly took the next curve in the road. He slowed and shifted gears. Twelve years, thirteen, he had searched for clues to the Raven. It was not going to be easy. But he hated Clifford Radisson, hated him for hurting Angeline. He couldn't kill the man so he would kill his dream. Even if it meant the destruction of his own -" When half-Haida archaeologist Jake Lalonde arrives in the San Juan Islands in search of the origins of the Raven myths, he is embroiled in a battle with a ruthless developer who plots to turn his archaeological sites into a theme park. He falls for a grad student, Angeline Lisbon, who is faced with a tough choice. Jake and the protection of a sacred site or Radisson and his promise of wealth and power. The developer is relentless, determined to take what he wants. And what he wants is something much more sinister and much more ancient than either archaeologist can imagine. "I finished your book at 1:15 am . . . What an emotional read, a disturbing read, a fascinating read. So many levels, I can't stop thinking about it. Now I need to read more about the Haida and others out west. You are a great storyteller. Thank you for an amazing book." -Pam McColgan, Hamilton Ontario "I enjoyed it immensely!" -Bill Fox, archaeologist, Parks Canada, Ucluelet B.C.
Publisher: Trafford
ISBN: 9781412035040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
"Jake accelerated and recklessly took the next curve in the road. He slowed and shifted gears. Twelve years, thirteen, he had searched for clues to the Raven. It was not going to be easy. But he hated Clifford Radisson, hated him for hurting Angeline. He couldn't kill the man so he would kill his dream. Even if it meant the destruction of his own -" When half-Haida archaeologist Jake Lalonde arrives in the San Juan Islands in search of the origins of the Raven myths, he is embroiled in a battle with a ruthless developer who plots to turn his archaeological sites into a theme park. He falls for a grad student, Angeline Lisbon, who is faced with a tough choice. Jake and the protection of a sacred site or Radisson and his promise of wealth and power. The developer is relentless, determined to take what he wants. And what he wants is something much more sinister and much more ancient than either archaeologist can imagine. "I finished your book at 1:15 am . . . What an emotional read, a disturbing read, a fascinating read. So many levels, I can't stop thinking about it. Now I need to read more about the Haida and others out west. You are a great storyteller. Thank you for an amazing book." -Pam McColgan, Hamilton Ontario "I enjoyed it immensely!" -Bill Fox, archaeologist, Parks Canada, Ucluelet B.C.
Boomerang Boyfriend
Author: Chris Cannon
Publisher: Sweet Snarky Romance Series
ISBN: 9781964956138
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
If dating her best friend's brother is wrong, then why does it feel so right? Delia thought working with her best friend's brother at Betty's Burgers would be easy-until Jack-the-Jerk transformed into Jack-the-Hottie, the guy who rescues dogs and remembers exactly how she likes her coffee. But why is he keeping their budding romance a secret? If her best friend finds out, Delia risks losing the only family she's ever known. Jack's world is turned upside down when he sees Delia in her retro waitress uniform. She's no longer just a pesky little sister but a captivating, free-spirited girl who challenges his carefully ordered life. Her hot-pink striped hair and artsy flair are driving him crazy-in the best way. But can he really fit her into his neat, safe world? With everything on the line, will Delia and Jack choose to follow their hearts or play it safe? One thing's for sure: their summer at Betty's Burgers will be unforgettable.
Publisher: Sweet Snarky Romance Series
ISBN: 9781964956138
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
If dating her best friend's brother is wrong, then why does it feel so right? Delia thought working with her best friend's brother at Betty's Burgers would be easy-until Jack-the-Jerk transformed into Jack-the-Hottie, the guy who rescues dogs and remembers exactly how she likes her coffee. But why is he keeping their budding romance a secret? If her best friend finds out, Delia risks losing the only family she's ever known. Jack's world is turned upside down when he sees Delia in her retro waitress uniform. She's no longer just a pesky little sister but a captivating, free-spirited girl who challenges his carefully ordered life. Her hot-pink striped hair and artsy flair are driving him crazy-in the best way. But can he really fit her into his neat, safe world? With everything on the line, will Delia and Jack choose to follow their hearts or play it safe? One thing's for sure: their summer at Betty's Burgers will be unforgettable.
Civil War on Sunday
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375894780
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Cannon fire! That's what Jack and Annie hear when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of the American Civil War. There they meet a famous nurse named Clara Barton and do their best to help wounded soldiers. It is their hardest journey in time yet—and the one that will make the most difference to their own lives! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375894780
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Cannon fire! That's what Jack and Annie hear when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of the American Civil War. There they meet a famous nurse named Clara Barton and do their best to help wounded soldiers. It is their hardest journey in time yet—and the one that will make the most difference to their own lives! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Mississippi Jack
Author: L. A. Meyer
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606231176
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The intrepid Jacky Farber, having once again eluded British authorities, heads west, hoping that no one will recognize her in the wilds of America. Soon she's finding adventure on the mighty Mississippi as she makes her way to New Orleans.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606231176
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The intrepid Jacky Farber, having once again eluded British authorities, heads west, hoping that no one will recognize her in the wilds of America. Soon she's finding adventure on the mighty Mississippi as she makes her way to New Orleans.
Going Platinum
Author: Brett Ermilio
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 149301627X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
The story of the legendary producer, Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records, who made superstars of the 1970’s that have stood the test of time: KISS, Donna Summer, the Village People, and Parliament-Funkadelic. Bogart is the upcoming subject of the Justin Timberlake film Spinning Gold.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 149301627X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
The story of the legendary producer, Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records, who made superstars of the 1970’s that have stood the test of time: KISS, Donna Summer, the Village People, and Parliament-Funkadelic. Bogart is the upcoming subject of the Justin Timberlake film Spinning Gold.