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Punk'd and Skunked (Rotten School #11)
by R. L. StineBernie Bridges has always dreamed about going to PPP-the exclusive Preppy Prep Prep school. All the kids at PPP are rich, rich, rich! And if there is one thing that Bernie loves, it's money, money, money! But how will Bernie get to PPP?
Punkin Summer
by John BurressIn the colorful, heart-warming story, John Burress reveals all a young boy's dreams and ambitions. Punkin, his mother and father, even grandmother, who like Punkin and Jitter, wanted to feel needed in the world--all these characters are enriched by the humor, understanding, and affection of the author. John Burress has captured too, all the flavor of the Missouri town in which they live, and made the town and its people your town and your neighbors.
Punkzilla
by Adam RappAn award-winning writer and playwright hits the open road for a searing novel-in-letters about a street kid on a high-stakes trek across America.
Punny Places: Jokes That Make You Mappy (Make Me Laugh)
by June SwansonFilled with over one hundred playful puns, goofy gigglers, sly spoofs, and more, each joke book in this laugh-out-loud series will keep kids howling for more!
Punta di non ritorno
by Amanda Brice Manuela Dal CastelloPunta di non ritorno di Amanda Brice Rapimento durante lo Schiaccianoci È il periodo più magico dell'anno... Le visioni di Fata Confetto dell'aspirante ballerina Dani Spevak vanno in frantumi quando le viene assegnato il ruolo di sostituta della sua nemesi, Hadley Taylor, nello Schiaccianoci. Carina, popolare e ricca, quella ragazza ha davvero tutte le fortune. O almeno lo pensava. Quando Hadley scompare misteriosamente proprio alla vigilia della prima, Dani non può starsene seduta senza far nulla, anche se significa perdere la parte. Parte alla ricerca per tutta Phoenix in una corsa contro il tempo. Dalle "mogli da trofeo" di un reality show agli squallidi agenti immobiliari fino a un possibile giro di spaccio di droga, il cast dei sospetti inizia a crescere. Riuscirà a trovare Hadley prima che il sipario si alzi?
El puntito mas chiquitito: Las pequeñas cosas que nos hacen distintos. Las grandes cosas que nos hacen iguales
by Linsey DavisLinsey Davis, autora best seller de libros infantiles, corresponsal ganadora de un Emmy y presentadora de ABC News, nos trae El puntito más chiquitito, un divertido y conmovedor libro ilustrado que celebra cómo todos formamos parte de la raza humana.Sólo el 0,1% de nuestros genes nos hace únicos. Somos en un 99,9% idénticos, parecidos, iguales. Este libro refleja al 100% esa verdad. Combinando un texto divertido y el atractivo arte de Lucy Fleming, El puntito más chiquitito es:Una historia inspiradora de conexión e igualdadUn libro infantil multicultural y multirracial que reconoce nuestras similitudes y nuestra singularidadLa lectura en voz alta perfecta para niños de 4 a 8 añosUn regalo único para los cumpleaños y las fiestasLinsey Davis también es autora de Un gran corazón.The Smallest Spot of a DotLinsey Davis, bestselling children&’s author, Emmy-winning correspondent, and host for ABC News brings us The Smallest Spot of a Dot—a playful and poignant picture book that celebrates how we are all part of the human race.Only .1% of our genes make us uniquely who we are. We are 99.9% identical, alike, the same—equal. This book is 100% about that truth. Combining a playful text and Lucy Fleming&’s engaging art, The Smallest Spot of a Dot is:An inspiring story of connection and equalityMulticultural, multiracial children&’s picture book that recognizes our similarities and our uniquenessThe perfect read-aloud for kids ages 4–8A unique gift for birthdays and holidaysLinsey Davis is also the author of One Big Heart.
Pup 681: A Sea Otter Rescue Story
by Jean ReidyA heartwarming sea otter rescue story.Washed ashore alone, a tiny sea otter pup needs help! Soon, a rescuer is there, to take her in and keep her warm and fed. The pup faces challenges in her new life without her sea otter family. But with the love and care of her rescuer, she flourishes in her new home. Inspired by a true story, Pup 681 is a heartwarming and hopeful tale about family and love.- GODWIN BOOKS -
Pup and Bear
by Kate BanksThis deeply emotional read-aloud about a lost wolf pup who is raised by a loving polar bear is sure to resonate with families – particularly non-traditional ones. You are not my mother, said the wolf pup. I am not your mother, said the polar bear, but I can cuddle you and keep you safe. Here is a picture book that celebrates differences and promotes kindness , sure to resonate with the many fans of the beloved classic, Mama Do You Love Me? During the ice melt that follows an Arctic winter, a wolf cub finds himself spinning out to sea on a sheet of ice. He awakes lost and alone to an unfamiliar smell: a polar bear. And while the polar bear is not the wolf's mother, she takes him on her back to her den, where she feeds him, keeps him warm, and does everything a mother would do. Time passes, the cub grows into a wolf, and soon it's time for him to venture out into the wide world alone. Years later, the now grown wolf comes upon a tiny lost polar bear cub--and the cycle begins again. With poetic prose this beautiful picture book about the love and kindness of a stranger is sure to touch a deep chord, particularly with parents and children who have found each other in unexpected ways.
Pup and Pig Bounce!
by Andrea ClarkIn Pup and Pig Bounce! the farm buzzes with tales of terrifying spiders. But curious youngsters Pup and Pig believe there’s more to these creatures than meets the eye. Embark on a delightful journey with this daring duo as they unravel the mystery of spiders and lead up to a joyous, unexpected BOUNCE! Who knew learning could be this fun and bouncy?
Pup Art #9
by Sebastien Braun Nancy KrulikBonjour! Sparky heads to Paris, where his new French bulldog friend helps him find food as delicious as it is hard for Sparky to pronounce. In return, Sparky decides to help him find a human friend of his own. But then the two pups crash into an artist's paint cans and get colorful paw prints all over his canvasses! How will Sparky get out of this mess?
Pup at the Palace (Animal Ark #30)
by Ben M. BaglioMandy and James are taking a trip to London during summer vacation. On a visit to Buckingham Palace, Mandy spots an adorable Labrador puppy, who poses for James's camera and then runs away.
A Pup Called Trouble
by Bobbie PyronFans of classic animal stories like Pax and A Dog’s Way Home will howl over the heartwarming adventures of a coyote pup lost in New York City. Brimming with curiosity, Trouble can’t wait to explore the world beyond Singing Creek. So one morning the coyote pup stows away in the back of a truck and ends up lost in the heart of New York City. While Trouble misses his siblings, he quickly makes friends in Central Park’s Ramble: a prankster crow, a timid opossum, and a poetic poodle. Before long, he goes from howling for home to wondering if he could make a life in the city forever. But when word gets out that a coyote is running wild on city streets, Trouble must choose between the risks of being caught and the dangers of a long journey home. Inspired by true stories, this accessible read from the award-winning author of A Dog’s Way Home will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt torn between the longing for adventure and the call of home. An appendix with real accounts of wild animals trapped in the city adds to the fun!
A Pup in King Arthur's Court (The Adventures of Wishbone)
by Joanne BarkanFrom the Book Jacket: Using a computer, Joe Talbot and David Barnes decide to publish a sports newsletter that will put the school's existing one to shame. New technology over old ideas? This reminds Wishbone of Mark Twain's hilarious classic tale, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Wishbone imagines himself as Hank Morgan, an inventor who is transported back in time to King Arthur's court at Camelot. As Morgan, Wishbone immediately decides to use his Yankee know-how to modernize the simple medieval society. With knights on bicycles, jousting with lassos, and a sixth-century stock market, he causes quite a stir old England. Morgan also makes an enemy out of a powerful wizard named Merlin, who liked things just the way they were!
Pup-Pup-Puppies (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Bonnie BaderLearn all about puppies in this photo-filled book that captures all the charm of these adorable animals! This new nonfiction reader will teach kids how to take good care of their own puppy.
The Pup Squad (Police Pup #2)
by Jenny DaleLiam and Becky live at Lark Cottage in the Derbyshire town of Ellandale with their parents because their father, John Wilson, a dog handler-policeman at the Ellandale Police Station. The Police dog Max was trained to fight crime. In the annual football derby between two villages, a problem was waiting for Max to resolve-i.e., the cup's been stolen.
The Pup Who Cried Wolf
by Chris KurtzLobo is a tiny Chihuahua with a big dream--to join a wolf pack. When Lobo's owner takes her pets on vacation to Yellowstone National Park, Lobo thinks he'll finally have the opportunity to find his wolf-brothers. But he doesn't count on a strict park rule that will keep him on a leash! With the help of his endearingly quirky family--a smart Spanish-speaking parrot named Glory and a wisecracking white rat named Heckles--Lobo finally slips his leash and gets a chance to run with the wolves. But is the wild really where a feisty little five-pound pup belongs?
Puppet: A Novel
by Eva WisemanA heartbreaking episode in history, explained through the story of a young servant girl in the late 1800s. The year is 1882. A young servant girl named Esther disappears from a small Hungarian village. Several Jewish men from the village of Tisza Eszvar face the 'blood libel' -- the centuries old calumny that Jews murder Christian children for their blood. A fourteen-year-old Jewish boy named Morris Scharf becomes the star witness of corrupt authorities who coerce him into testifying against his fellow Jews, including his own father, at the trial. Julie is no stranger to suffering herself. An abused child, when her mother dies her alcoholic father separates her from her beloved baby sister. Julie and Morris, bound by the tragedy of the times, become unlikely allies. Although "Puppet" is a novel, it is based upon a real court case that took place in Hungary in 1883. In Hungary today, the name Morris Scharf has become synonymous with "traitor". Once again, Eva Wiseman illuminates a heartbreaking episode in history for young readers.
Puppet
by Eva WisemanA heartbreaking episode in history, explained through the story of a young servant girl in the late 1800s.The year is 1882. A young servant girl named Esther disappears from a small Hungarian village. Several Jewish men from the village of Tisza Eszvar face the 'blood libel' -- the centuries-old calumny that Jews murder Christian children for their blood. A fourteen-year-old Jewish boy named Morris Scharf becomes the star witness of corrupt authorities who coerce him into testifying against his fellow Jews, including his own father, at the trial. This powerful fictionalized account of one of the last blood libel trial in Europe is told through the eyes of Julie, a friend of the murdered Esther, and a servant at the jail where Morris is imprisoned. Julie is no stranger to suffering herself. An abused child, when her mother dies her alcoholic father separates her from her beloved baby sister. Julie and Morris, bound by the tragedy of the times, become unlikely allies. Although Puppet is a novel, it is based upon a real court case that took place in Hungary in 1883. In Hungary today, the name Morris Scharf has become synonymous with "traitor."Once again, Eva Wiseman illuminates a heartbreaking episode in history for young readers.From the Hardcover edition.
Puppet Master
by Joanne OwenFrom riches to rags, Milena is growing up in the city of Prague at the turn of the twentieth century. Her parents' once prosperous theatre lies in disrepair and her life seems to be in ruins, and has been since that fateful night her father died in a tragic accident and Milena's beautiful, talented Mother went missing. No trace of her has been found. But Milena has never lost hope that she will come back.The day she meets the flamboyant Puppet Master and his menacing protégés, the twins Zdenko and Zdenka, under the shadow of Prague's famous Astronomical Clock in the Old Town square is, coincidentally, the date of her mother's birthday. And it's the day Milena's grandmother chooses to reveal to her the story of her ancestors... and of her legacy. Or perhaps it's not such a coincidence.Joanne Owen's debut novel skilfully mingles the legends of Bohemia in a story rich in the traditions of circus, theatre and magic, all set in a city waiting to lay bare a myriad of secrets.Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2009 and the Carnegie Medal.
Puppet Master
by Joanne OwenFrom riches to rags, Milena is growing up in the city of Prague at the turn of the twentieth century. Her parents' once prosperous theatre lies in disrepair and her life seems to be in ruins, and has been since that fateful night her father died in a tragic accident and Milena's beautiful, talented Mother went missing. No trace of her has been found. But Milena has never lost hope that she will come back.The day she meets the flamboyant Puppet Master and his menacing protégés, the twins Zdenko and Zdenka, under the shadow of Prague's famous Astronomical Clock in the Old Town square is, coincidentally, the date of her mother's birthday. And it's the day Milena's grandmother chooses to reveal to her the story of her ancestors... and of her legacy. Or perhaps it's not such a coincidence.Joanne Owen's debut novel skilfully mingles the legends of Bohemia in a story rich in the traditions of circus, theatre and magic, all set in a city waiting to lay bare a myriad of secrets.Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2009 and the Carnegie Medal.
Puppet Pandemonium
by Diane RobertsGoodbye Seattle. Goodbye baseball buddies. Goodbye Gram & her cool puppet shows. Hello, Texas. Baker is sure there isn't anything worse than moving. Except being THE NEW KID. Sure, Gram gave him Waldo, a ventriloquist's dummy, for company-- but a puppet, no matter how funny it is, can't take the place of real friends. Baker is bummed. Until he starts school and discovers that kids in Texas (cowboy hats aside) aren't as different as he thought. And that puppets just might be the key to fitting in. Let the show begin!
The Puppet Wrangler
by Vicki GrantTelly Mercer is shy and quiet, used to living in the shadow of her older sister, Bess. Then she finds herself on the set of a puppet show, staying out of the way of her overstressed aunt Kathleen. One evening she makes a surprising discovery that launches her on an adventure with an unpredictable and angry puppet.
The Puppeteer's Apprentice
by D. Anne LoveMouse works in the scullery at Dunston Manor, peeling onions, stirring the pots, sweeping the floors, and doing her best not to get into trouble with the fractious cook. Alone at night in the dark corner she calls home, she wishes for something wondrous to happen and dreams of a better life. But what chance does she have, a girl born with nothing, not even a proper name? Then Mouse sees a puppet play and knows at once what she must do. Somehow she must learn to make the puppets dance. Somehow she must become the puppeteer's apprentice. But the puppeteer is harboring some uncomfortable secrets, and Mouse doesn't know whether she has the courage it takes to fulfill her dreams. How Mouse finds her place in the world, and a very special name, is the heart of this thoroughly absorbing and remarkable story set in medieval England.