Author: Maz Evans
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338065629
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
In the tradition of Chris Grabenstein, Stuart Gibbs, and Pseudonymous Bosch, a hilarious and action-packed romp involving one ordinary boy and a crazy cast of immortals. Elliot Hooper wants nothing more than a regular life for him and his mom. Then a Constellation of the Zodiac crashes from the sky into a pile of cow dung in front of him, and that wish explodes in a spray of...well...you know.Virgo, a 1,964-year-old girl, is on a routine mission to Earth and ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN from interacting with mortals. So of course she takes Elliot along with her. But when an evil daemon named Thanatos escapes to wreak terrible havoc, their routine mission turns not-so-routine. For if Elliot and Virgo don't track down the retired Zeus and the rest of the Olympians and help them catch Thanatos, mortals and gods alike won't be long for this earth.Elliot Hooper's life just got a whole lot more LEGENDARY.
Who Let the Gods Out?
Author: Maz Evans
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338065629
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
In the tradition of Chris Grabenstein, Stuart Gibbs, and Pseudonymous Bosch, a hilarious and action-packed romp involving one ordinary boy and a crazy cast of immortals. Elliot Hooper wants nothing more than a regular life for him and his mom. Then a Constellation of the Zodiac crashes from the sky into a pile of cow dung in front of him, and that wish explodes in a spray of...well...you know.Virgo, a 1,964-year-old girl, is on a routine mission to Earth and ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN from interacting with mortals. So of course she takes Elliot along with her. But when an evil daemon named Thanatos escapes to wreak terrible havoc, their routine mission turns not-so-routine. For if Elliot and Virgo don't track down the retired Zeus and the rest of the Olympians and help them catch Thanatos, mortals and gods alike won't be long for this earth.Elliot Hooper's life just got a whole lot more LEGENDARY.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338065629
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
In the tradition of Chris Grabenstein, Stuart Gibbs, and Pseudonymous Bosch, a hilarious and action-packed romp involving one ordinary boy and a crazy cast of immortals. Elliot Hooper wants nothing more than a regular life for him and his mom. Then a Constellation of the Zodiac crashes from the sky into a pile of cow dung in front of him, and that wish explodes in a spray of...well...you know.Virgo, a 1,964-year-old girl, is on a routine mission to Earth and ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN from interacting with mortals. So of course she takes Elliot along with her. But when an evil daemon named Thanatos escapes to wreak terrible havoc, their routine mission turns not-so-routine. For if Elliot and Virgo don't track down the retired Zeus and the rest of the Olympians and help them catch Thanatos, mortals and gods alike won't be long for this earth.Elliot Hooper's life just got a whole lot more LEGENDARY.
Who Let the Gods Out? 4: Against All Gods
Author: Maz Evans
Publisher: Chicken House
ISBN: 1911490877
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The fourth and final book in the hilarious bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT series; perfect for fans of David Solomons! 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS on book 1 'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS on book 1 In the series finale of Maz Evans' bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series, Elliot faces his darkest period yet. As well as facing up to his fears, he realises that the future of mankind - and the survival of everything he holds dear - is at stake. But can a bunch of misfit gods, a lost constellation and a mortal boy stand up to the daemon hordes?
Publisher: Chicken House
ISBN: 1911490877
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The fourth and final book in the hilarious bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT series; perfect for fans of David Solomons! 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS on book 1 'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS on book 1 In the series finale of Maz Evans' bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series, Elliot faces his darkest period yet. As well as facing up to his fears, he realises that the future of mankind - and the survival of everything he holds dear - is at stake. But can a bunch of misfit gods, a lost constellation and a mortal boy stand up to the daemon hordes?
Who Let the Gods Out? 2: Simply the Quest
Author: Maz Evans
Publisher: Chicken House
ISBN: 1911077570
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Elliot and Virgo's troubles are far from over: death-daemon Thanatos and his scary mum are at large and determined to destroy the world. As even more immortal allies and enemies emerge, Virgo and Elliot must learn how to be heroes ...
Publisher: Chicken House
ISBN: 1911077570
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Elliot and Virgo's troubles are far from over: death-daemon Thanatos and his scary mum are at large and determined to destroy the world. As even more immortal allies and enemies emerge, Virgo and Elliot must learn how to be heroes ...
Vi Spy: Licence to Chill
Author: Maz Evans
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912626892
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Divorce is tough for any kid. But while Violet's ex-secret service mum and retired bad-guy dad are distracted by each other, the real super-villains are having a field day. To save her family - and the planet - from evil domination, Vi must turn spy ...
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912626892
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Divorce is tough for any kid. But while Violet's ex-secret service mum and retired bad-guy dad are distracted by each other, the real super-villains are having a field day. To save her family - and the planet - from evil domination, Vi must turn spy ...
The Sasquatch Escape
Author: Suzanne Selfors
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316225681
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
What started out as an ordinary summer becomes the story of a lifetime in this exciting series opener packed with magic and monsters! When Ben Silverstein is sent to the rundown town of Buttonville to spend the summer with his grandfather, he's certain it will be the most boring vacation ever. That is, until his grandfather's cat brings home what looks like . . . a baby dragon? Amazed, Ben enlists the help of Pearl Petal, a local girl with an eye for adventure. They take the wounded dragon to the only veterinarian's office in town—Dr. Woo's Worm Hospital. But as Ben and Pearl discover once they are inside, Dr. Woo's isn't a worm hospital at all—it's actually a secret hospital for imaginary creatures. After Ben accidentally leaves the hospital's front door unlocked, a rather large, rather stinky, and very hairy beast escapes into Buttonville. Now Ben and Pearl are tasked with retrieving the runaway creature. Suzanne Selfors delivers a wild journey filled with mythical creatures and zany adventures that are anything but imaginary. This book includes bonus writing, art, and science activities that will help readers discover more about the mythological creatures featured in The Sasquatch Escape. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy doing them on your own or with friends!
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316225681
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
What started out as an ordinary summer becomes the story of a lifetime in this exciting series opener packed with magic and monsters! When Ben Silverstein is sent to the rundown town of Buttonville to spend the summer with his grandfather, he's certain it will be the most boring vacation ever. That is, until his grandfather's cat brings home what looks like . . . a baby dragon? Amazed, Ben enlists the help of Pearl Petal, a local girl with an eye for adventure. They take the wounded dragon to the only veterinarian's office in town—Dr. Woo's Worm Hospital. But as Ben and Pearl discover once they are inside, Dr. Woo's isn't a worm hospital at all—it's actually a secret hospital for imaginary creatures. After Ben accidentally leaves the hospital's front door unlocked, a rather large, rather stinky, and very hairy beast escapes into Buttonville. Now Ben and Pearl are tasked with retrieving the runaway creature. Suzanne Selfors delivers a wild journey filled with mythical creatures and zany adventures that are anything but imaginary. This book includes bonus writing, art, and science activities that will help readers discover more about the mythological creatures featured in The Sasquatch Escape. These activities are designed for the home and the classroom. Enjoy doing them on your own or with friends!
The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife
Author: Maz Evans
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444957686
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda. 'A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth, Big Feelings and explosive results.' Dominique Valente, author of Starfell 'So funny, you'll explode with laughter' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes into a Chicken Scarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she has BIG FEELINGS, they explode out of her like an over-squeezed stress ball. Scarlett's in big trouble after a BIG FEELINGS episode leads to a runaway hamster getting into the vicar's trousers at her aunty's engagement party. If she loses her temper ONE MORE TIME, she's going to miss out on her trip to Mega Awesome Sicky Fun World, the best theme park on the planet. But feelings are like slime in a party bag. No matter how much someone tells you to keep it in, it'll always find its way out. And very soon, Scarlett notices that every time she pushes her feelings down, something explodes. Like ... really, properly explodes. It might be her teacher's slimy green smoothie. A huge pot of purple paint. Or a massive pile of elephant poo at the zoo. And let's hope Scarlett doesn't get mad at Aunty's wedding - that wedding cake is HUGE ... Laugh-out-loud action for every child and parent who has ever lost control of their feelings - this is sparkling, heartwarming and beautifully illustrated throughout by the fantastic Chris Jevons.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444957686
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda. 'A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth, Big Feelings and explosive results.' Dominique Valente, author of Starfell 'So funny, you'll explode with laughter' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes into a Chicken Scarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she has BIG FEELINGS, they explode out of her like an over-squeezed stress ball. Scarlett's in big trouble after a BIG FEELINGS episode leads to a runaway hamster getting into the vicar's trousers at her aunty's engagement party. If she loses her temper ONE MORE TIME, she's going to miss out on her trip to Mega Awesome Sicky Fun World, the best theme park on the planet. But feelings are like slime in a party bag. No matter how much someone tells you to keep it in, it'll always find its way out. And very soon, Scarlett notices that every time she pushes her feelings down, something explodes. Like ... really, properly explodes. It might be her teacher's slimy green smoothie. A huge pot of purple paint. Or a massive pile of elephant poo at the zoo. And let's hope Scarlett doesn't get mad at Aunty's wedding - that wedding cake is HUGE ... Laugh-out-loud action for every child and parent who has ever lost control of their feelings - this is sparkling, heartwarming and beautifully illustrated throughout by the fantastic Chris Jevons.
Game of the Gods
Author: Jay Schiffman
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 0765389541
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
"A Tom Doherty Associates Book" -- Title page.
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 0765389541
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
"A Tom Doherty Associates Book" -- Title page.
Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook
Author: Liv Albert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507215495
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507215495
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Vi Spy: License to Chill
Author: Maz Evans
Publisher: Chicken House
ISBN: 1761128752
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Divorce is tough for any kid. But while Violet’s ex-secret service mum and retired bad-guy dad are distracted by each other, the real supervillains are having a field day. To save her family—and the planet—from evil domination, Vi must turn spy…
Publisher: Chicken House
ISBN: 1761128752
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Divorce is tough for any kid. But while Violet’s ex-secret service mum and retired bad-guy dad are distracted by each other, the real supervillains are having a field day. To save her family—and the planet—from evil domination, Vi must turn spy…
The Night They Vanished
Author: Vanessa Savage
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0751583448
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
'A dark and pacy page-turner' ANDREA MARA, bestselling author of ALL HER FAULT 'Vanessa Savage hooks her readers and keeps them dangling till the very last page' DAILY MAIL 'Taut, tense and brilliantly gripping' SIMON LELIC, author of THE HOUSE 'This is a thriller that treats you like a smart reader' Reader Review, 5 stars 'Intense, fast-paced and unpredictable, I couldn't put it down' Reader Review, 5 stars A family with a secret. A past about to catch up with them. At thirty, Hanna has finally decided she's better off without her family. They hold her responsible for the incident that ruined their lives fourteen years ago and they've barely spoken since. But then, whilst browsing a true crime website, she sees her family home listed as the site of a brutal murder. Number of victims: three. Date of crime: today. When the police investigate, they find no bodies, but the house is abandoned. Hanna's family have disappeared. To find them, Hanna will have to confront what happened all those years ago. And the person determined to make her pay for it . . . PRAISE FOR VANESSA SAVAGE 'Highly recommended' Nuala Ellwood 'Tense and creepy . . . brilliant' Harriet Tyce 'Hooks readers in and keeps them dangling will the very last page'Daily Mail 'Without a doubt the best book I've read this year' Reader Review ***** 'Spine-chilling in its intensity, addictive and twisty, this was quite simply an AMAZING read' Reader Review ***** 'Utterly addictive and impossible to second guess' Claire Douglas 'Dark and thoroughly compulsive, a definite up-all-nighter' Kate Hamer 'Extremely sinister . . . had me frantically turning the pages' Reader Review ***** 'I literally could not put it down' Reader Review ***** 'Immersive and eerie'Heat
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0751583448
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
'A dark and pacy page-turner' ANDREA MARA, bestselling author of ALL HER FAULT 'Vanessa Savage hooks her readers and keeps them dangling till the very last page' DAILY MAIL 'Taut, tense and brilliantly gripping' SIMON LELIC, author of THE HOUSE 'This is a thriller that treats you like a smart reader' Reader Review, 5 stars 'Intense, fast-paced and unpredictable, I couldn't put it down' Reader Review, 5 stars A family with a secret. A past about to catch up with them. At thirty, Hanna has finally decided she's better off without her family. They hold her responsible for the incident that ruined their lives fourteen years ago and they've barely spoken since. But then, whilst browsing a true crime website, she sees her family home listed as the site of a brutal murder. Number of victims: three. Date of crime: today. When the police investigate, they find no bodies, but the house is abandoned. Hanna's family have disappeared. To find them, Hanna will have to confront what happened all those years ago. And the person determined to make her pay for it . . . PRAISE FOR VANESSA SAVAGE 'Highly recommended' Nuala Ellwood 'Tense and creepy . . . brilliant' Harriet Tyce 'Hooks readers in and keeps them dangling will the very last page'Daily Mail 'Without a doubt the best book I've read this year' Reader Review ***** 'Spine-chilling in its intensity, addictive and twisty, this was quite simply an AMAZING read' Reader Review ***** 'Utterly addictive and impossible to second guess' Claire Douglas 'Dark and thoroughly compulsive, a definite up-all-nighter' Kate Hamer 'Extremely sinister . . . had me frantically turning the pages' Reader Review ***** 'I literally could not put it down' Reader Review ***** 'Immersive and eerie'Heat