Author: Andrew Guile
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0992741513
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Christmas was always a special time in the Finny family home despite them living deep under the ocean. But, Christmas is about to go very wrong indeed. Skinny Finny and his twin brother, Tubby wake on Christmas morning to find their parents missing. They set out to find them and to ruin Christmas in the process. Heaven help anyone who gets in their way ... Will the world famous MI5 agent, Super Spy Wobblebottom be able to stop Skinny Finny from ruining Christmas for children all around the world? Or, will Skinny Finny and his ingenious inventions win the day? The Crazy Christmas Caper is perfect for young readers of 7-12 years old who enjoy a tale that delivers suspense and laughs in equal measure. It's also been written for adults to read to children of younger ages. A chapter each night will send parent and child to bed with a sense of wonder and, perhaps, a grin on their face!
The Crazy Christmas Caper
Author: Andrew Guile
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0992741513
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Christmas was always a special time in the Finny family home despite them living deep under the ocean. But, Christmas is about to go very wrong indeed. Skinny Finny and his twin brother, Tubby wake on Christmas morning to find their parents missing. They set out to find them and to ruin Christmas in the process. Heaven help anyone who gets in their way ... Will the world famous MI5 agent, Super Spy Wobblebottom be able to stop Skinny Finny from ruining Christmas for children all around the world? Or, will Skinny Finny and his ingenious inventions win the day? The Crazy Christmas Caper is perfect for young readers of 7-12 years old who enjoy a tale that delivers suspense and laughs in equal measure. It's also been written for adults to read to children of younger ages. A chapter each night will send parent and child to bed with a sense of wonder and, perhaps, a grin on their face!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0992741513
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Christmas was always a special time in the Finny family home despite them living deep under the ocean. But, Christmas is about to go very wrong indeed. Skinny Finny and his twin brother, Tubby wake on Christmas morning to find their parents missing. They set out to find them and to ruin Christmas in the process. Heaven help anyone who gets in their way ... Will the world famous MI5 agent, Super Spy Wobblebottom be able to stop Skinny Finny from ruining Christmas for children all around the world? Or, will Skinny Finny and his ingenious inventions win the day? The Crazy Christmas Caper is perfect for young readers of 7-12 years old who enjoy a tale that delivers suspense and laughs in equal measure. It's also been written for adults to read to children of younger ages. A chapter each night will send parent and child to bed with a sense of wonder and, perhaps, a grin on their face!
The Crazy Christmas Caper
Author: Andrew Guile
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0992741505
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Christmas was always a special time in the Finny family home despite them living deep under the ocean. But, Christmas is about to go very wrong indeed. Skinny Finny and his twin brother, Tubby wake on Christmas morning to find their parents missing. They set out to find them and to ruin Christmas in the process. Heaven help anyone who gets in their way ... Will the world famous MI5 agent, Super Spy Wobblebottom be able to stop Skinny Finny from ruining Christmas for children all around the world? Or, will Skinny Finny and his ingenious inventions win the day? The Crazy Christmas Caper is perfect for young readers of 7-12 years old who enjoy a tale that delivers suspense and laughs in equal measure. It's also been written for adults to read to children of younger ages. A chapter each night will send parent and child to bed with a sense of wonder and, perhaps, a grin on their face!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0992741505
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Christmas was always a special time in the Finny family home despite them living deep under the ocean. But, Christmas is about to go very wrong indeed. Skinny Finny and his twin brother, Tubby wake on Christmas morning to find their parents missing. They set out to find them and to ruin Christmas in the process. Heaven help anyone who gets in their way ... Will the world famous MI5 agent, Super Spy Wobblebottom be able to stop Skinny Finny from ruining Christmas for children all around the world? Or, will Skinny Finny and his ingenious inventions win the day? The Crazy Christmas Caper is perfect for young readers of 7-12 years old who enjoy a tale that delivers suspense and laughs in equal measure. It's also been written for adults to read to children of younger ages. A chapter each night will send parent and child to bed with a sense of wonder and, perhaps, a grin on their face!
The Usual Santas: A Collection of Soho Crime Christmas Capers
Author:
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1616957751
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Finally: the perfect stocking stuffer for the crime fiction lover in your life! With a foreword by CWA Diamond Award-winner Peter Lovesey, these eighteen delightful holiday stories by your favorite Soho Crime authors contain laughs, murders, and plenty more. This captivating collection, which features bestselling and award-winning authors, contains laughs aplenty, the most hardboiled of holiday noir, and heartwarming reminders of the spirit of the season. Nine mall Santas must find the imposter among them. An elderly lady seeks peace from her murderously loud neighbors at Christmastime. A young woman receives a mysterious invitation to Christmas dinner with a stranger. Niccolò Machiavelli sets out to save an Italian city. Sherlock Holmes’s one-time nemesis Irene Adler finds herself in an unexpected tangle in Paris while on a routine espionage assignment. Jane Austen searches for the Dowager Duchess of Wilborough’s stolen diamonds. These and other adventures in this delectable volume will whisk readers away to Christmases around the globe, from a Korean War POW camp to a Copenhagen refugee squat, from a palatial hotel in 1920s Bombay to a crumbling mansion in Havana. Includes Stories By (In Order of Appearance): Helene Tursten, Mick Herron, Martin Limón, Timothy Hallinan, Teresa Dovalpage, Mette Ivie Harrison, Colin Cotterill, Ed Lin, Stuart Neville, Tod Goldberg, Henry Chang, James R. Benn, Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnete Friis, Sujata Massey, Gary Corby, Cara Black, Stephanie Barron and a Foreword and story by Peter Lovesey.
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1616957751
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Finally: the perfect stocking stuffer for the crime fiction lover in your life! With a foreword by CWA Diamond Award-winner Peter Lovesey, these eighteen delightful holiday stories by your favorite Soho Crime authors contain laughs, murders, and plenty more. This captivating collection, which features bestselling and award-winning authors, contains laughs aplenty, the most hardboiled of holiday noir, and heartwarming reminders of the spirit of the season. Nine mall Santas must find the imposter among them. An elderly lady seeks peace from her murderously loud neighbors at Christmastime. A young woman receives a mysterious invitation to Christmas dinner with a stranger. Niccolò Machiavelli sets out to save an Italian city. Sherlock Holmes’s one-time nemesis Irene Adler finds herself in an unexpected tangle in Paris while on a routine espionage assignment. Jane Austen searches for the Dowager Duchess of Wilborough’s stolen diamonds. These and other adventures in this delectable volume will whisk readers away to Christmases around the globe, from a Korean War POW camp to a Copenhagen refugee squat, from a palatial hotel in 1920s Bombay to a crumbling mansion in Havana. Includes Stories By (In Order of Appearance): Helene Tursten, Mick Herron, Martin Limón, Timothy Hallinan, Teresa Dovalpage, Mette Ivie Harrison, Colin Cotterill, Ed Lin, Stuart Neville, Tod Goldberg, Henry Chang, James R. Benn, Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnete Friis, Sujata Massey, Gary Corby, Cara Black, Stephanie Barron and a Foreword and story by Peter Lovesey.
A Right Jolly Old Elf
Author: Joseph S. Walker
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
When ne'er-do-well Marty marries into the Irish mob, he knows he has to prove his worth to the family. So when his brothers-in-law tap him for a Christmas jewel heist disguised as Santa Claus, he sees his chance. But things spiral out of control at the office party as Marty loses track of his partners-in-crime and scrambles to escape the cops. An absurd case of mistaken identity and holiday hijinks ensues as this loser tries desperately not to end up on the naughty list.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
When ne'er-do-well Marty marries into the Irish mob, he knows he has to prove his worth to the family. So when his brothers-in-law tap him for a Christmas jewel heist disguised as Santa Claus, he sees his chance. But things spiral out of control at the office party as Marty loses track of his partners-in-crime and scrambles to escape the cops. An absurd case of mistaken identity and holiday hijinks ensues as this loser tries desperately not to end up on the naughty list.
Black Cat Weekly #120
Author: Janice Law
Publisher: Black Cat Weekly
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
This issue, we have four original tales to entertain you—mysteries by Eve Fisher (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Joseph S. Walker (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman)—and science fiction by Janice Law and Alan J. Wahnefried. Three stories are Christmas-themed, and the holiday comes up in passing in a few other stories as well. Plus we have classics by Robert Silverberg, Ron Goulart, Evelyn E. Smith, ,and Sir Anthony Quiller-Couch, plus a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. Great fun! Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “The Four Directions,” by Eve Fisher [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “A Christmas Surprise,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “A Right Jolly Old Elf,” by Joseph S. Walker [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “My Christmas Burglary,” by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch [novelet] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Argo,” by Janice Law [short story] “Garrison Is Dead,” by Alan J. Wahnefried [short story] “The Yes Men of Venus,” by Ron Goulart [short story] “Mr. Replogle’s Dream,” by Evelyn E. Smith [short story] “There Was an Old Woman—,” by Robert Silverberg [short story]
Publisher: Black Cat Weekly
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
This issue, we have four original tales to entertain you—mysteries by Eve Fisher (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Joseph S. Walker (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman)—and science fiction by Janice Law and Alan J. Wahnefried. Three stories are Christmas-themed, and the holiday comes up in passing in a few other stories as well. Plus we have classics by Robert Silverberg, Ron Goulart, Evelyn E. Smith, ,and Sir Anthony Quiller-Couch, plus a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. Great fun! Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “The Four Directions,” by Eve Fisher [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “A Christmas Surprise,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “A Right Jolly Old Elf,” by Joseph S. Walker [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “My Christmas Burglary,” by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch [novelet] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Argo,” by Janice Law [short story] “Garrison Is Dead,” by Alan J. Wahnefried [short story] “The Yes Men of Venus,” by Ron Goulart [short story] “Mr. Replogle’s Dream,” by Evelyn E. Smith [short story] “There Was an Old Woman—,” by Robert Silverberg [short story]
The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery (Cul-de-Sac Kids Book #3)
Author: Beverly Lewis
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441260668
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
It's almost Christmas, and Eric Hagel is spying on the new neighbor. What's going on next door? Why is the house always flickering with candlelight? And what about the eerie flute music every morning at 6:00?When Mr. Tressler puts up a Christmas tree, Eric's eyes nearly pop out. The angel at the top comes to life! Soon, hundreds of angels are flying in the old man's house.Can Eric and the Cul-de-sac Kids solve the mystery? And who will be brave enough to take a Christmas gift to the weird house at the end of Blossom Hill Lane?
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441260668
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
It's almost Christmas, and Eric Hagel is spying on the new neighbor. What's going on next door? Why is the house always flickering with candlelight? And what about the eerie flute music every morning at 6:00?When Mr. Tressler puts up a Christmas tree, Eric's eyes nearly pop out. The angel at the top comes to life! Soon, hundreds of angels are flying in the old man's house.Can Eric and the Cul-de-sac Kids solve the mystery? And who will be brave enough to take a Christmas gift to the weird house at the end of Blossom Hill Lane?
Billionaire Boy
Author: David Walliams
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007446357
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A hilarious, touching and extraordinary fable from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author across the globey, with EXCLUSIVE audio and video from David Walliams
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007446357
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A hilarious, touching and extraordinary fable from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author across the globey, with EXCLUSIVE audio and video from David Walliams
Christmas Classics (2017)
Author: IDWDIS
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A delightful book for Disney fans of all ages. The Disney Christmas newspaper strip debuted in 1960 with “Peter Pan’s Christmas Story,” in which Captain Hook tries to sabotage Christmas. It was such a success that new stories were created yearly, each self-contained, each featuring characters from another animated movie, and each leading up to Christmas Eve and Santa off to deliver his presents. The “Disney-villain-wants-to-spoil-Christmas” plot was exploited with inventive variations each year. Stories include “Cruella’s Very Furry Christmas,” “Snow White’s Christmas Surprise,” “Dumbo and the Christmas Mystery,” “Cinderella’s Christmas Party,” “The Three Little Pigs’ Christmas Story,” and many more. All 28 special holiday stories are collected in a book for the first time. Black and white collection
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A delightful book for Disney fans of all ages. The Disney Christmas newspaper strip debuted in 1960 with “Peter Pan’s Christmas Story,” in which Captain Hook tries to sabotage Christmas. It was such a success that new stories were created yearly, each self-contained, each featuring characters from another animated movie, and each leading up to Christmas Eve and Santa off to deliver his presents. The “Disney-villain-wants-to-spoil-Christmas” plot was exploited with inventive variations each year. Stories include “Cruella’s Very Furry Christmas,” “Snow White’s Christmas Surprise,” “Dumbo and the Christmas Mystery,” “Cinderella’s Christmas Party,” “The Three Little Pigs’ Christmas Story,” and many more. All 28 special holiday stories are collected in a book for the first time. Black and white collection
Footlight Frolics
Author: Mrs. Charles F. Fernald
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amateur plays
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amateur plays
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Santa Needs Help!
Author: Richard Scarry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780689834905
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Santa has broken the runners on his sleigh on Christmas Eve and can't deliver any presents.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780689834905
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Santa has broken the runners on his sleigh on Christmas Eve and can't deliver any presents.