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Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life (Little Brown Novels)
by Wendy MassIn one month Jeremy Fink will turn thirteen. But does he have what it takes to be a teenager? He collects mutant candy, he won't venture more than four blocks from his apartment if he can help it, and he definitely doesn't like surprises. On the other hand, his best friend, Lizzy, isn't afraid of anything, even if that might get her into trouble now and then. Jeremy's summer takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious wooden box arrives in the mail. According to the writing on the box, it holds the meaning of life! Jeremy is supposed to open it on his thirteenth birthday. The problem is, the keys are missing, and the box is made so that only the keys will open it without destroying what's inside. Jeremy and Lizzy set off to find the keys, but when one of their efforts goes very wrong, Jeremy starts to lose hope that he'll ever be able to open the box. But he soon discovers that when you're meeting people named Oswald Oswald and using a private limo to deliver unusual objects to strangers all over the city, there might be other ways of finding out the meaning of life. Lively characters, surprising twists, and thought-provoking ideas make Wendy Mass's latest novel an unforgettable read.
Jeremy Jackrabbit's Jumping Journey (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisJeremy Jackrabbit is excited to enter the jump rope contest. Will he get the jitters?or will his joyful jumping win him a trip to the Jump Rope Hall of Fame?
Jeremy Kooloo
by Tim MahurinJeremy Kooloo is a furry, white cat who loves milk. Using the letters of the alphabet in order, Mahurin relates the adorable cat's mischief. A delightful book for infants through preschool. his file should make an excellent embossed copy.T
Jeremy Lin: From the End of the Bench to Stardom
by Bill DavisThis true story is truly &“Lin-sane!&” The world is exposed to an individual like Jeremy Lin only once in a generation. His journey has taken him from practicing lay-ups on the court at the local YMCA to hitting last minute game-winners on the grand stage at Madison Square Garden. This book charts Jeremy&’s life story, from the streets of Palo Alto to the dormitories of Harvard to the major arenas throughout the country. Through exclusive interviews, play-by-plays, and colorful recollections, we get an intimate look at Jeremy&’s story. It is one of unyielding determination, true faith, and unimaginable success.
Jeremy Lin: Rising Star
by James Buckley Jr.The biography of worldwide basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin!Jeremy Lin is an overnight basketball success! But in order for him to have been ready for his big opportunity, he had to put in years of hard work and practice. Follow along as we trace Jeremy's rise from his high-school days, college hoops at Harvard, and bouncing around the NBA to his awesome, unprecedented performances with the New York Knicks. It's Lin-credible!
Jeremy Strong's Laugh-Your-Socks-Off Joke Book
by Jeremy Strong Amanda LiIs it time to pause for breath? No because there’s also Streaker the dog, indoor pirates, trolls and superheroes AND karate kicking and time-travelling AND mad grannies and so much more.Featuring a brand new short-story by Jeremy, the Laugh-Your-Socks-Off Joke Book is jam-packed with jokes, quizzes,puzzles and games, plus extracts from all your favourite stories.Warning! No Knock-knock’s were used in the making of this book.
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher (Magic Shop #2)
by Bruce Coville Gary A. LippincottSixth-grader Jeremy Thatcher has lived in Blodgett's Crossing all his life. He knows every street and every corner. Yet, one day, running away from classmate Mary Lou Hutton who wants to give him a kiss, he stumbles on a shop he has never seen before--Elives' Magic Supplies. When he nervously enters the store, his life is changed forever. The owner of the shop is an odd old man who seems reluctant to sell Jeremy anything--least of all the beautiful marbled ball that Jeremy desires. Then suddenly Mr. Elives changes his mind, practically giving the ball away for only a quarter. "I thought you said I didn't want it," Jeremy says. "You don't," Mr. Elives answers. "It wants you." And that is when Jeremy's adventure really begins.
Jeremy and the Enchanted Theater (Orca Echoes)
by Becky CitraJeremy should be at home eating his supper, instead, he has traveled through time with a cat named Aristotle to Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods. Neither he nor Aristotle has any idea how to get home, let alone how to help Mr. Magnus lift Zeus's curse on his theater, where no play has been performed for years. Not knowing what else to do, Jeremy and Aristotle climb toward the summit, finding adventure all the way. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Jeremy and the Fantastic Flying Machine (Orca Echoes)
by Becky CitraJeremy and his cat Aristotle must solve one more riddle to save the Enchanted Theater. Once again they travel through time and space. Once again they face their fears, this time deep in a maze beneath the ground and high in the sky above ancient Greece. If they succeed, the enchantment will be lifted. If they fail...
Jeremy and the Golden Fleece (Orca Echoes)
by Becky Citra Jessica MilneWhat has twenty legs but just one wing? That is part of the riddle Jeremy must solve in this sequel to Jeremy and the Enchanted Theater and Jeremy in the Underworld, if he is to help Mr. Magnus save the Enchanted Theater. However, he will have to captain a ship and face a magical bull to do it.
Jeremy in the Underworld (Orca Echoes)
by Becky CitraIn Jeremy and the Enchanted Theatre, Jeremy traveled to Mount Olympus with an orange cat named Aristotle to save Mr. Magnus's theatre, but Zeus only agreed to help Mr. Magnus if he could solve the riddles on three scrolls. Now, in Jeremy in the Underworld, Jeremy is willing to help solve the first riddle, but is he ready to travel into the Underworld to do so?
Jeremy the Jet Ski - An Awfully Big Adventure
by Jeremy D. CrookJeremy is a wannabe freestyle champion, a wannabe top racer, a wannabe everything in the jet ski world he dreams of, but he struggles because he’s still very young. He lives in Merry Harbour, which leads out into the Blue Lagoon. This is where he plays and practises with his friends.
Jeremy's Signs (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Winston White Roger RothNIMAC-sourced textbook
Jeremy: The Tale of an Honest Bunny
by Jan KaronJeremy is a handmade English bunny with honesty sewn into his very being. So when he learns that he was made for someone in North Carolina, Jeremy hops right off to deliver himself to his new owner. But North Carolina is a long way from England, as Jeremy quickly learns. Before he can be safely home, Jeremy must rely on help from many people. There's old Mr. Pruneholt, who shows Jeremy where to find America; the kindly sea captain and his chattering parrot, Jethro, who see Jeremy across the water, and the unforgettable Village Dear. Most important of all are the family of young bunnies who teach Jeremy how wonderful it is to be needed. Though he'd love to stay with them, Jeremy can't forget that he has someone waiting for him and must keep moving until he arrives at her doorstep. Jeremy, the Tale of an Honest Bunny is a story of adventure and friendship, full of humor, inspiration, and joy. It is the story of any child who is away from home--and the miracles found on the way to being safe at last. Jan Karon says, "I wanted to do something for my daughter that would last a long time--perhaps even a lifetime. So I wrote a book about a bunny named Jeremy who went on a journey. In the story I included the consoling verse from Psalm 91, the verse we might all hope and pray for our children: "He will give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. " Throughout the book there are detailed watercolor illustrations from acclaimed artist Teri Weidner. Designed with an old-fashioned charm to match the story's flavor, the book even includes a ribbon with which to keep your place as you read. Make a place on your shelf for Jeremy alongside your favorite books from childhood-and then be ready to take it down from the shelf again and again.
Jericho's Journey
by G. Clifton WislerJericho Wetherby yearns for adventure, so he is thrilled when his father decides to move the family from Tennessee to Texas. In a lively first-person narrative, Jericho relates a string of colorful happenings on the westward trail. "A fast-paced, action-packed pioneer story". --Kirkus Reviews. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Jericho's Tumbling Walls: The Story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
by Joan E. CurrenFrom the book: "Choose 12 strong men to bring 12 rocks / From riverbed now dry. / Build an altar so all will know, / This miracle is why."
Jerk, California
by Jonathan FriesenTwitch, Jerk, Freak--Sam Carrier has been called them all. Because of his Tourette's syndrome, Sam is in near constant motion with tics and twitches and verbal outbursts. So, of course, high school is nothing but torment. Forget friends; forget even hoping that beautiful, perfect Naomi will look his way. And home isn't much better with his domineering stepfather reminding him that the only person who was more useless than Sam was his dead father, Jack. But then an unexpected turn of events unearths the truth about his father. And suddenly Sam doesn't know who he is, or even where he'll go next. What he does know is that the only girl in the world who can make him happy and nervous at the same time is everywhere he turns . . . and he'd give anything just to be still.<P><P> Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award
Jerk, California
by Jonathan FriesenThis Schneider Family Book Award winner changed the face of Tourette's Syndrome for modern teens. Wrought with tension, romance, and hope, Jerk, California tells the story of Sam, who sets out on a cross-country quest to learn the truth about his family and his inherited Tourette's Syndrome, along the way finding both love and acceptance.
Jerks-in-Training (Space Cadets #1)
by R. L. StineMeet the funniest, most idiotic, most inept cadets in the history of the Space Academy - NASA was never like this!
Jermaine Dupri
by Stacia Deutsch Rhody CohonBiography of Jermaine Dupri, emphasizing the life challenges/issues faced and how they were overcome.
Jero Carapálida y el guardián de las cosas perdidas
by Irene VascoJero Carapálida es un niño de nueve años que a primera vista puedeparecer normal, pero a través de varias aventuras veremos que es un niñoextraordinario. Me llamo Jerónimo y tengo nueve años, pero me dicen Jero Carapálida Mifamilia se parece a las demás familias del mundo, excepto por Juan, mihermano de dos años. Juan tiene la manía de guardar en la cartera demamá cualquier objeto que caiga en sus manos. Todo el mundo cree que éles el mejor guardián de las cosas perdidas. Yo tengo mi propia opinión.
Jerome Lemelson: The Man Behind Industrial Robots (Little Inventor)
by Lucia RaatmaWhy is Jerome Lemelson important? His inventions helped create industrial robots, cassette players, and more! Readers follow his journey from struggling inventor to a multimillionaire with more than 600 patents. This story of determination is filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
Jerry
by Emma MitchellDo you believe in spells so tragic? Introducing Jerry, the magic so nifty. With a tummy that sags and a scent quite quirky, An ear that’s been nibbled, and a neck that’s wobbly… He might not seem like a hero at first glance, But with magic abounding, just give him a chance!
Jerry on the Line
by Brenda SeabrookeLatchkey kid Jerry Johnson lives for soccer. He plans to be a soccer star/sports hero and needs to practice soccer as much as he can out of season. In his neighborhood the first kid to the playground chooses the game for the day. Jerry is always first until he gets phone calls from a latchkey first-grader who is afraid of bears and has problems with her school projects that she enlists him to help her solve such as how many humps a camel has. "...Camels have to have the same number of humps. One or Two? Which is it?" He is late to the playground because of this girl and his problems begin to pile up. Jerry is on the line between the first-grader and his game. He must solve this dilemma without hurting her or giving up his soccer.
Jerry, Let Me See the Moon
by Jeffrey EbbelerThings get squirrely when Jerry discovers that his new town is a sanctuary for were-creatures, humans who turn into animals when the moon is full, in an action-packed romp for younger middle grade readers.Jerry has serious questions about the town his scientist father drags him to: why did they give up traveling the world to settle down in such a strange spot? Why won&’t his dad talk about his mysterious research or explain what happened to his mother, who disappeared years ago? And when he sees his friend Pearl transform into a were-squirrel under the light of the full moon, he needs to know: were exactly has he ended up?But when criminal mayhem turns Jerry&’s town—a safe haven for were-creatures—into a not-so-safe haven, Jerry must uncover a twisty conspiracy and take down the instigators who are trying to tear the place that&’s become his home apart. Packed with twists and turns and filled with vivid black-and-white drawings, Kraken Me Up author Jeffrey Ebbeler&’s experience as a comics artist translates into dynamic, visual action sequences that even the most reluctant readers won&’t have to fight their way through. Larger-than-life bad guys and slapstick humor meets a heartfelt exploration of what makes a place home in this page-turner that will leave younger middle grade readers howling for more.