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Wild Pitch (Cal Ripken Jr.'s All Stars #3)
by Cal Ripken Jr. Kevin CowherdA page-turner packed with action and redemption by legendary short-stop and a veteran sportswriter Cal Ripkin.Robbie Hammond is the hardest throwing pitcher in the Babe Ruth League. But what good is all that heat when he can't seem to find the plate? With Robbie struggling, the Orioles are suffering through a nightmare season, still looking for their first win. Robbie's teammates are whispering that the only reason he's even pitching is that he's the coach's kid. They've even given him a new nickname: Ball Four. What the other Orioles don't know is that Robbie is still haunted by a fastball that got away from him and injured a batter in last year's All-Star Game. Now, with the pressure mounting, he's willing to try anything to get his control back, including listening to a mysterious boy who just might hold the key to helping Robbie and the Orioles save their season. This third action-packed book in Cal Ripken Jr.'s All-Star series will have readers on the edge of their seats as they root for Robbie's comeback.
Wildwood Imperium: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book III (Wildwood Trilogy #Bk. 3)
by Colin MeloyA young girl's midnight s�ance awakens a long-slumbering malevolent spirit . . . A band of runaway orphans allies with an underground collective of saboteurs and plans a daring rescue of their friends, imprisoned in the belly of an industrial wasteland . . . Two old friends draw closer to their goal of bringing together a pair of exiled toy makers in order to reanimate a mechanical boy prince . . . As the fate of Wildwood hangs in the balance. The third book in the Wildwood Chronicles is a rich, moving, and dazzling story, by turns funny and profound. Both Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis are at the height of their gifts with Wildwood Imperium
The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth GrahameThe classic story of Mole, Rat, Toad, Badger and the wonderful adventures they share As spring begins to bloom across the countryside, so too does Mole’s desire to leave his underground home and venture into the wilds above. His journey delivers him to the banks of a river—the first Mole has ever seen—and to the blue-and-white boat captained by Rat. Their camaraderie sparked, Mole and Rat continue into the Wild Wood, meeting up with the cantankerous Badger and the impulsive Toad. No stranger to calamity, Toad and his reckless habits—including a tendency toward spectacular car crashes—will get the four friends into heaps of trouble, but their steadfast loyalty to one another always sees them through.The Wind in the Willows is a charming, unforgettable ode to friendship and one of the most cherished children’s stories of all time. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Wonder: A Wonder Story
by R J PalacioI know it can’t be easy for him to look in the mirror every day, or walk down the street. But that’s not my problem. My problem is that everything’s different since he’s been coming to my school. The kids are different. I’m different. And it sucks big-time.WONDER told the story of August Pullman: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary face, whose first year at school changed the lives and the perspectives of everyone around him.Now read THE JULIAN CHAPTER: classroom bully Julian’s side of the story, and an insight into his own feelings about Auggie. Thought-provoking, infuriating, surprising, heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a must-read for the thousands of readers who loved WONDER.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: First Of The Oz Books (The\wizard Of Oz Collection)
by L. Frank BaumWhen Dorothy and her little dog Toto are caught in a tornado, they and their Kansasfarmhouse are suddenly transported to Oz, where Munchkins live, monkeys fly and Wicked Witches rule. Desperate to return home, and with the Wicked Witch of the West on their trail, Dorothy and Toto - together with new friends the Tin Woodsman, Scarecrow and cowardly Lion - embark on a fantastic quest along the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Emerald City. There they hope to meet the legendary, all-powerful Wizard of Oz, who alone may hold the power to grant their every wish.Just as captivating as it was a hundred years ago, this is a story that all ages will love.
A World Without Princes: Now A Netflix Originals Movie (The School for Good and Evil #2)
by Soman ChainaniIt’s all happy ever after at the School for Good and Evil… or is it? The second title in the bestselling fantasy adventure series – perfect for those who prefer their fairy tales with a twist.
The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star (The Worst Witch #7)
by Jill MurphyBe careful what you wish for! Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches.Mildred makes a wish on a shooting star and to her great surprise it comes true! Mildred's wish-come-true is a small dog but how can she keep him a secret from her friends, and especially the formidable Miss Hardbroom? . . .The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star is the seventh adventure in Jill Murphy's hilarious Worst Witch series full of fun, magic and mayhem.
Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude
by Kevin O'Malley Carol Heyer Scott GotoWhen their teacher gives a joint storytelling assignment, a boy and a girl have different ideas of how their fairy tale should evolve. Can they agree on who will live happily ever after? With a cool motorcycle dude and a beautiful princess the possibilities are endless! Once upon a time there was ... a princess who loved all her beautiful ponies, a cool muscle dude who rode an awesome motorcycle. But a giant came and started stealing them! The dude came to fight the ugly, smelly giant with his mighty sword. She turned gold into thread while she cried for Buttercup, her favorite pony. And he took the princess's gold thread for payment The end!Wait a minute! That's not how it ends!Oh no?Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl who had to tell a fairy tale to the class, but they couldn't agree on the story. Will everyone live happily ever after?
Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude
by Kevin O'Malley Carol Heyer Scott GotoWhen their teacher gives a joint storytelling assignment, a boy and a girl have different ideas of how their fairy tale should evolve. Can they agree on who will live happily ever after? With a cool motorcycle dude and a beautiful princess the possibilities are endless! Once upon a time there was ... a princess who loved all her beautiful ponies, a cool muscle dude who rode an awesome motorcycle. But a giant came and started stealing them! The dude came to fight the ugly, smelly giant with his mighty sword. She turned gold into thread while she cried for Buttercup, her favorite pony. And he took the princess's gold thread for payment The end!Wait a minute! That's not how it ends!Oh no?Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl who had to tell a fairy tale to the class, but they couldn't agree on the story. Will everyone live happily ever after?
Training Tallulah
by Rosie ReeveWhen Tom met Tallulah, he was just a shy little kitten. But Tallulah knew just how to make him feel at home. Tallulah, you see, is very good at speaking CAT. She can always tell exactly what Tom wants from a simple "purr" or "meow". They are the perfect team and best friends...until Tom decides to learn HUMAN. Suddenly their relationship is turned topsy-turvy as Tom starts dressing, walking, and talking like a human...and Rosie won't stop acting like a cat! But what will happen when Tom starts wondering...what would it be like to have a dog for a pet? This rebelliously funny picture book from illustrative veteran Rosie Reeve will leave readers wondering . . . exactly how much trouble can one rascally cat get up to?
Jinx's Magic: Book 2 (Jinx #2)
by Sage BlackwoodJinx can do brilliant magic and he is becoming better than his wizard master, Simon. But someone or something is slowly killing the deep forest that Jinx loves, and destroying his people as well. It's up to Jinx to save them, but he is still struggling to understand his gifts, and his powers come from the very forest that is being destroyed. Before long, Jinx realizes that the terrifying Bonemaster, with his equally brilliant magic, is involved. When the Bonemaster captures Simon, Jinx sets off on an adventure through the forest to protect all he holds dear, and to try to hold on to his own precious magic.
Jo’s Boys: And How They Turned Out - Primary Source Edition (Collins Classics)
by Louisa May AlcottHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
Time for Bed, Fred!
by Yasmeen IsmailMeet Fred-a mischievous, playful, loving dog. It's time for Fred to go to bed . . . but Fred really, really doesn't want to! From hiding up in trees, to splashing in muddy puddles, to hiding behind bookshelves, Fred will do anything to avoid bedtime. He would even rather have a bath than go to bed . . . but all of this running couldn't possibly have possibly made Fred sleepy-could it? Bound to strike a chord with parents and children with their own bedtime distraction techniques, Yasmeen Ismail's hilarious text and cheerful, vivid illustrations will have every reader shouting by the very last page, "Time for Bed, Fred!"
Jo's Boys: And How They Turned Out - Primary Source Edition (Little Women #4)
by Louisa May AlcottJo's Boys follows the progress of the Plumfield Boys (Jo Bhaer's idyllic school), ten years on. Now college students, the boys have evolved into complex creatures. Falling in love and making their way in life, they are faced with trials and tribulations. Emil's career as a sailor runs into trouble as he is shipwrecked on his first voyage as second mate. Dan goes west to seek his fortune but soon finds himself in prison, but also in love with the unobtainable Bess - Amy's beautiful daughter. Nat embarks on a musical career in Europe and thus leaves behind his Daisy. Tommy takes on medical school. Throughout it all Jo presides over her brood, counselling, comforting and guiding her 'boys'. Touching, moving and tumultuous, this is Alcott's writing at its best, with the reader heavily invested in her complex characters and their fate.
Jim Henson's Enchanted Sisters: Autumn's Secret Gift (Enchanted Sisters)
by Elise Allen Halle StanfordSisters Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer are nature's royalty. In Mother Nature's realm, they're responsible for each magical turn of the seasons. When they're not keeping all of nature in balance, the girls play, imagine, and explore their way around their enchanted world. And though they love harmony, the sisters often cross paths with the Weeds - wild boys who bring trouble with them wherever they go. This charming new series comes from The Jim Henson Company and is perfectly suited for newly independent readers who love the Rainbow Fairies and Candy Fairies series. The series launches with Autumn when she loses a special gift from Mother Nature. Can the sisters find the gift before Mother Nature's party?
5 Seconds of Summer: Hey, Let's Make A Band! - The Official 5sos Book
by 5 Seconds of SummerThis book is pretty much our official story so far. It really does only seem like last week we played our first gig in at the Annandale hotel in Sydney. Since then we’ve been given the opportunity to turn into the people and musicians we wanted to be.
30 Million Different Insects in the Rainforest (The Big Countdown #2)
by Paul RockettYou can count numbers all around you, from the eight legs on a spider to the one nose on your face. But can you the animal species found in the rainforest or the fish in the River Amazon? Find out all about RAINFOREST in THE BIG COUNTDOWN, including its extraordinary variety of plant and animal life, its tribal people, its layered structure, its role as an oxygen producer and why we need to protect it.The Big Countdown looks at popular topics and investigates the great many numbers that make them fascinating. From the mind-bogglingly large to smallest and most precious, this series helps us understand that it's not just our days that are numbered.
70 Thousand Million, Million, Million Stars in Space: 70 Thousand Million Million Million Stars In Space The Big Countdown Space (The Big Countdown #1)
by Paul RockettYou can count numbers all around you, from the eight legs on a spider to the one nose on your face. But can you count the stars in the sky? Explore SPACE in THE BIG COUNTDOWN from galaxies and stars to the planets in our solar system, including Earth, and our own satelite, the Moon.The Big Countdown looks at popular topics and investigates the great many numbers that make them fascinating. From the mind-bogglingly large to smallest and most precious, this series helps us understand that it's not just our days that are numbered.
Adventures from the Land of Stories Boxed Set: The Mother Goose Diaries And Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide To Royalty (The\land Of Stories Ser.)
by Mother Goose and Chris Colfer Chris ColferFeaturing Mother Goose and Queen Red Riding Hood, fan favorite characters in the number one New York Times best-selling series The Land of Stories, this boxed set is a must-have for new and old fans alike. From New York Times best-selling author Chris Colfer comes two new audiobooks about two beloved characters, Mother Goose and Queen Red Riding Hood. Mother Goose's diary entries over the last 500 years take listeners on a journey to learn buried secrets; and the young queen gives us her take on politics, government, health, love, and of course, what it means to be royalty.
The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tales of Troy: Revised Edition Of Original Version (Classics To Go)
by Padraic ColumAlso known as “The Children’s Homer,” this is Irish writer Padraic Colum’s retelling of the events of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey for young people. Colum’s rich, evocative prose narrates the travails of Odysseus, King of Ithaca: his experiences fighting the Trojan War, and his ten years’ journey home to his faithful wife Penelope and his son Telemachus. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett )
All the Answers
by Kate Messner"A charming, moving, funny, and ultimately very surprising story." --Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of 11 BirthdaysWhat if your pencil had all the answers? Would you ace every test? Would you know what your teachers were thinking? When Ava Anderson finds a scratched up pencil, she doodles like she would with any other pencil. But when she writes a question in the margin of her math quiz, she hears a clear answer in a voice no one else seems to hear. With the help of her friend Sophie, Ava figures out that the pencil will answer factual questions only--those with definite right or wrong answers--but won't predict the future. Ava and Sophie discover all kinds of uses for the pencil, and Ava's confidence grows with each answer. But it's getting shorter with every sharpening, and when the pencil reveals a scary truth about Ava's family, she realizes that sometimes the bravest people are the ones who live without all the answers . . .
Alyssa the Snow Queen Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged.The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 5 and up!Alyssa the Snow Queen Fairy makes sure that everyone is happy throughout winter in both the human and fairy worlds. But when nasty Jack Frost steals her magical objects, everything becomes an icy misery! Can Rachel and Kirsty help get them back before Fairyland freezes over? There's a magical snowflake, an enchanted mirror and an everlasting rose in this book. Read it to see if Kirsty, Rachel and Alyssa can find them!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Amelia Sparklepaw's Party Problem: Special 2 (Magic Animal Friends #2)
by Daisy MeadowsWelcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!In this BUMPER SPECIAL, Jess, Lily, and little kitten Amelia Sparklepaw are getting ready to celebrate Goldie's birthday - but wicked witch Grizelda has other plans! Can Lily, Jess and Amelia stop Grizelda and give Goldie the best birthday party ever?
Ancient Egyptians (History Showtime #1)
by Liza Phipps Avril ThompsonHistory Showtime brings a fresh new approach to history, combining essential learning with the fun of drama and music.History Showtime: Ancient Egyptians looks at who the ancient Egyptians were and describes their everyday life, such as what they ate, what they wore and their beliefs. Alongside this key information are four songs, unique to this series, which bring the facts to life. At the end of the book is a simple playscript for children to act out which explores the famous opening of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Annabelle the Drawing Fairy: The Magical Crafts Fairies Book 2 (Rainbow Magic #2)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty return to Rainspell Island for Crafts Week. They're so excited try all of the workshops. But after the Magical Crafts Fairies' items are stolen, all types of crafts are in chaos. Jewellery will keep breaking, artists won't be able to draw properly and paint will come out grey! Can they help the Magical Crafts Fairies get them back before Crafts Week is ruined? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Magical Crafts Fairies set! Kayla the Pottery Fairy; Annabelle the Drawing Fairy; Zadie the Sewing Fairy; Josie the Jewellery-Making Fairy; Violet the Painting Fairy; Libby the Story-Writing Fairy; Roxie the Baking Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!