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I, Houdini: The Amazing Story Of An Escape-artist Hamster (First Modern Classics)
by Lynne Reid BanksHoudini is no ordinary hamster. He is an escapologist with an exceptional talent for getting out of cages and urge to escape leads him to all kinds of adventures…Published into the First Modern Classics list, fantastic stories for young readers.
The Indian in the Cupboard (Collins Modern Classics #1)
by Lynne Reid BanksThe Indian in the Cupboard is the first of five gripping books about Omri and his plastic North American Indian – Little Bull – who comes alive when Omri puts him in a cupboard
The Key to the Indian: Sequel To The Mystery Of The Cupboard (The\indian In The Cupboard Ser. #5)
by Lynne Reid BanksThe fifth title in this gripping series about Omri and his plastic North American Indian – Little Bull – who comes alive when Omri puts him in a cupboard
The Mystery of the Cupboard (The\indian In The Cupboard Ser. #No. 4)
by Lynne Reid BanksWhat will Omri find inside the eaves of his new home? Will there be more little figures that come to life?
Return of the Indian (Lions Ser. #No. 2)
by Lynne Reid BanksOmri has never forgotten Little Bull though, and finally yields to the temptation to see his tiny blood brother again.
Secret of the Indian (The\indian In The Cupboard Ser. #No. 3)
by Lynne Reid BanksWho would believe that a plastic toy American Indian and a plastic toy cowboy can come to life?
Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic (Timeless #1)
by Armand BaltazarImagine a world where the past, present and future have collided. A world that is timeless. This is the world Diego was born into… For fans of Rick Riordan and Brian Selznick, author-artist Armand Baltazar introduces the first book in a new fantasy adventure series. Over 150 full-colour illustrations bring this cinematic story to life!
The Coral Island: A Tale Of The Pacific Ocean (classic Reprint)
by R.M. Ballantyne John BoyneRalph, Jack and Peterkin find themselves the sole survivors of a shipwreck on a deserted coral island in the South Pacific. Although fate has led them to temporary safety, the three marooned lads are forced to carve out a life for themselves from what nature provides. They rapidly learn which fruit to eat, which animals to hunt, and which lagoons are best for bathing. Resourceful as they are, their desert island idyll is often disturbed and they face numerous terrifying threats - pirates, sharks, cannibalism and local tribes among them. Amidst all the chaos, the trio still face the riddle of how to engineer their rescue from their tropical exile. Following in Robinson Crusoe's footsteps, and yet with added adventure, Ballantyne's writing is a classic adored by previous generations of children and which deserves to be discovered all over again by a modern audience.
Fast in the Ice Adventures in the Polar Regions: Or Adventures In The Polar Regions (1870) (Classics To Go)
by R. M. BallantyneOne day, many years ago, a brig cast off from her moorings, and sailed from a British port for the Polar Seas. That brig never came back. Many a hearty cheer was given, many a kind wish was uttered, many a handkerchief was waved, and many a tearful eye gazed that day as the vessel left Old England, and steered her course into the unknown regions of the far north. (Goodreads)
The Space We're In
by Katya BalenWe are her world and her universe and her space and her stars and her sky and her galaxy and her cosmos tooFrank is ten. He likes cottage pie and football and cracking codes. Max is five. He eats only Quavers and some colours are too bright for him and if he has to wear a new T-shirt he melts down down down.Sometimes Frank wishes Mum could still do huge paintings of stars and asteroids like she used to, but since Max was born she just doesn't have time.When tragedy hits Frank and Max's lives like a comet, can Frank piece together a universe in which he and Max aren't light years apart?This jaw-dropping, heartbreaking and hopeful novel from debut author Katya Balen will remind you we are all made of stardust. For fans of thought-provoking, moving middle grade from Wonder to Skellig
Chickens: The Essential Guide To Choosing And Keeping Happy, Healthy Hens (Gardening Ser.)
by Suzie BaldwinKeeping chickens is fun, relaxing, and low maintenance, plus you have the added benefit of your own known source of fresh eggs. In Chickens, poultry breeders Graham Page and Suzie Baldwin offer a practical guide to everything the beginner needs to know, from whether to buy chicks or hens, what varieties to chose, how to tell if you're buying a healthy chicken and how to ensure it stays that way, to how many chickens you should keep, and what kind of coop to buy. They also answer all the questions commonly posed by first-time owners, from whether chickens ever fly away and how quickly they will start laying, to how to prevent them being attacked by foxes and what to do when they become unwell.
The Story of Siegfried
by James BaldwinThe story of Siegfried, the brave young man who rode through fire to awaken the lovely Brunhild from a long sleep, has been told many times and in many variations. James Baldwin's account, written well over 100 years ago, has taken bits and pieces from many different versions. The result is an adventure-packed retelling of tales describing "The Curse of Gold," "Nibelungen Land," "The Journey to Burgundy-Land," "How Spring-Time Came," "The War with the North-Kings," and fifteen other stories taken from ancient Icelandic texts known as the Eddas.This captivating collection transports young readers across a supernatural bridge to a world of dragons, giants, and gods, delighting adventure lovers with its rich selection of timeless tales.
The Stars Below (Vega Jane #4)
by David BaldacciThis is it. Vega Jane has tried to outrun, outsmart, and outlast her enemy, but the showdown she has dreaded is finally here. Her ragtag crew must take a stand against a fully trained army, knowing the odds are impossible, knowing each of them could die for nothing.But when evil comes, heroes stand to meet it. When injustice appears, the only choice is to stand and fight.David Baldacci's The Stars Below is the fourth novel and the epic conclusion to his Vega Jane series.
The Width of the World: The Enemy Is Everywhere (Vega Jane #3)
by David BaldacciDavid Baldacci is back with The Width of the World, the third book in the Vega Jane series which began with his instant #1 global bestseller and award-winning YA fantasy debut The Finisher.This is it. Vega Jane's time. Lied to her whole life, she has broken away from Wormwood, the only home she's ever known, and headed off into the Quag in search of the truth. She battles horrors to fight her way through it, with her best friend, Delph, and her mysterious canine, Harry Two, alongside her. Against all odds, they survive – but arrive into a place that's even worse. Not because deadly beasts roam the streets, but because the people there are enslaved and don't even know it. It's up to Vega, Delph, Harry Two and their new comrade, Petra, to take up the fight against savage and cunning new foe – and their triumph or failure will determine the fate of the whole world.
A Child's Introduction to Space Exploration: An Explorer's Guide to Rockets, Astronauts, and Life in Zero Gravity (A Child's Introduction Series)
by Michael E. Bakich David J EicherGet ready to blast off into the space! This interactive, fact-filled book by two space experts takes kids aged 8-12 on a journey through the universe with answers to all their questions on space exploration--from what the first rockets looked like and the first animal in space to what space food tastes like and what it&’s like to live in zero gravity. We are living in a golden age of astronomy and space exploration, with more discoveries about the universe every day. With so many possibilities now open to us, revered science writers Michael E. Bakich and David J. Eicher will take young readers on a journey to the throughout the universe in this latest edition of A Child&’s Introduction series.Perfect for budding explorers aged 8-12, Bakich and Eicher explore the history of space exploration from the very first rocket in China, to the moon landing, to the latest missions to Mars (and beyond). They also include profiles of noteworthy scientists, engineers, and astronauts including Isaac Newton, Neil Armstrong, Mae Carol Jemison; fun sections on space food, UFOs, a timeline of space suits, and how to go to the bathroom in space; and STEM experiments like how to build your own rocket and how to tell time using the sun. Packed with dozens of NASA photos and charming original illustrations, and a pull-out poster, this fascinating book reveals the wonders of space exploration—past, present and future!
Magic Animal Rescue 1: Maggie And The Flying Horse, Maggie And The Wish Fish, And Maggie And The Unicorn
by E. D. Baker Lisa ManuzakIn this first book of a new chapter book series by E. D. Baker, one girl has the adventure of her young life!Eight-year-old Maggie has a keen eye for noticing things in the Enchanted Forest that no one else does -- like unicorns, griffins, and tiny flying horses with wings. One day while Maggie is herding sheep with her pesky stepbrother, she stumbles upon an injured flying horse. The only way to help the horse is to take it to a kindly stableman named Bob, who cares for many different magical animals! But in order to do so, Maggie must set out on her own and journey through the Enchanted Forest, which is full of dangerous trolls and goblins who get in her way. Will Maggie reach Bob in time to save her new friend?This new, black-and-white illustrated series is perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, Magic Horses, and Critter Club.
Magic Animal Rescue 1: Maggie And The Flying Horse; Maggie And The Wish Fish; Maggie And The Unicorn (Magic Animal Rescue Ser. #Bk. 1)
by E. D. Baker Lisa ManuzakIn this first book of a new chapter book series by E. D. Baker, one girl has the adventure of her young life!Eight-year-old Maggie has a keen eye for noticing things in the Enchanted Forest that no one else does -- like unicorns, griffins, and tiny flying horses with wings. One day while Maggie is herding sheep with her pesky stepbrother, she stumbles upon an injured flying horse. The only way to help the horse is to take it to a kindly stableman named Bob, who cares for many different magical animals! But in order to do so, Maggie must set out on her own and journey through the Enchanted Forest, which is full of dangerous trolls and goblins who get in her way. Will Maggie reach Bob in time to save her new friend?This new, black-and-white illustrated series is perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, Magic Horses, and Critter Club.
Magic Animal Rescue 2: Magic Animal Rescue Book 2 (Magic Animal Rescue Ser.)
by E. D. Baker Lisa ManuzakMaggie's adventures in the Enchanted Forest continue in the second book of a new young fiction series by E.D. Baker!With each day, Maggie is finding it harder and harder to get along with her stepmother and step-siblings while her father is away. It doesn't help that every time Maggie finishes cleaning laundry, flying pigs swoop in to muddy everything up and get her into trouble! One day while she's out collecting berries and her stepbrother is fishing, Maggie happens to catch a magical fish herself! The fish promises to make one of her wishes come true, but only if she frees him. Maggie wants a new family more than anything, but how much faith can she put in a talking fish?This new black and white illustrated series is perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, Magic Animal Friends and the Emily Windsnap series.
Magic Animal Rescue 2: Maggie and the Wish Fish (Magic Animal Rescue Ser. #Bk. 2)
by E. D. Baker Lisa ManuzakMaggie's adventures in the Enchanted Forest continue in the second book of a new chapter book series by E. D. Baker!With each day, Maggie is finding it harder and harder to get along with her step-mother and step-siblings while her father is away. It doesn't help that every time Maggie finishes cleaning laundry, flying pigs swoop in to muddy everything up and get her into trouble! One day while she's out collecting berries and her step-brother is fishing, Maggie happens to catch a magical fish herself! The fish promises to make one of her wishes come true, but only if she frees him. Maggie wants a new family more than anything, but how much faith can she put into a talking fish?This new, black-and-white illustrated series is perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, Magic Horses, and Critter Club.
The Bravest Princess: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess (The Wide-Awake Princess #3)
by E. D. BakerSleeping Beauty's younger, non-magical sister, Annie, still can't rest . . . Trouble in the kingdom is threatening one of her friends. Snow White's father wants her married off right away – but who should she choose? How can she tell which prince is best? It's Annie and her good friend Liam to the rescue!
The Bravest Princess: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess (The Wide-Awake Princess #3)
by E. D. BakerSleeping Beauty's younger, non-magical sister, Annie, still can't rest while trouble in the kingdom threatens her good friend, Snow White. Snow White's evil stepmother has disappeared, and her father wants her married off right away--but who should she choose? How can she tell which prince is best? It's Annie and her good friend Liam to the rescue! A hilarious and and fantastical romp through a fairy tale landscape from beloved author E D Baker.
Dragon Kiss (Tales of the Frog Princess #7)
by E. D. BakerAudun is on a quest to find Princess Millie, and to become human in order to win her heart. But The Dragon King has set out a number of tasks Audun must perform before he is permitted to even try to woo Millie...and each one is filled with E. D. Baker's signature adventure and hilarity as this dragon-turned-human-turned dragon and back again battles sea witches and warlocks both familiar to readers of the series, and altogether new. A fantastic stand-alone fairy tale that brings new life to this wonderful series.
The Dragon Princess: And other tales of Magic, Spells and True Luuurve (Tales of the Frog Princess #6)
by E. D. BakerThe Dragon Princess: Being a princess in a magical kingdom isn't easy. Especially if your best friends are a vampire, a troll and a wizard. And if you happen to be a magical princess who turns into a dragon when she gets cross, then things are about to get very interesting. It's hard to find suitors for large fire-breathing reptiles. Join Millie, the Dragon Princess, on one of three enchanting, hilarious and unforgettable adventures. No Place For Magic:Princess Emma (aka The Frog Princess) takes centre stage again in quest to rescue a kidnapped prince.The Salamander Spell:Grassina, Princess Emma's wonderful, magical aunt, is herself a teen in this prequel that tells the story of how she meets her true love.
The Dragon Princess: And Other Tales Of Magic, Spells And True Luuurve (Tales of the Frog Princess #6)
by E. D. BakerWith E. D. Baker's trademark humor, wacky animal and human characters, and almost all-new cast, this is the story of Emma's daughter, Millie, who is trying to survive being a magical princess who happens to keep turning into a dragon. When she cannot stop her own magic any other way, she and three friends (one vampire, one troll and her cousin, a young wizard prince) set off for the Frozen North and the Blue Witch. Together the motley group battles fearsome bears, saves imprisoned dragons, and find their way home in style, with Millie having gained control of her dragon magic.
Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess #2)
by E. D. BakerFrom a trip to the bottom of the fishbowl sea to an incredible adventure at the Dragon Olympics, Emma and her not-so-froggy prince, Eadric, defy the wily witches and wizards of the magical world and prove that Emma is a witch very much worthy of her inherited powers as they search for ingredients to reverse the spell which turned poor Haywood into an otter in the first book. A fast-paced and hilarious companion to The Frog Princess.