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The Great Brain Robbery: A Train to Impossible Places Novel (Train to Impossible Places #2)
by P. BellThe adventure continues in book two of the stunning The Train to Impossible Places middle-grade fantasy series!Suzy Smith and her friends have gathered again for the re-launch of The Impossible Postal Express. The celebrations don't last long though, before Trollville is rocked by a violent tremor—one of a series growing more powerful by the day. It's clear something sinister is underfoot. Nevertheless Suzy's got a long overdue package that the Express must deliver, and it may just lead her to some answers. In P. G. Bell's The Great Brain Robbery: A Train to Impossible Places Novel, Suzy and the Express will travel deep under Trollville through the Uncanny Valley, and sky-high to new impossible places like Cloud Forge. She and the gang will test out its kinks, er, new features, and meet new allies and enemies alike, from a sentient cloud-consciousness to an obnoxious magician.
The Great Brain at the Academy
by John D. FitzgeraldEveryone knew that Tom Fitzgerald, alias The Great Brain, would get into trouble when he went off to school at the strict Catholic Academy for Boys in Salt Lake City. But no one--including Tom--knew just how much. His tongue got him into fifteen demerits worth of difficulty the very first day, but his great brain refused to be defeated as Tom set out to outwit the eighth grade, the superintendent, and finally the bishop of the state of Utah. Whether it's running an illegal candy store or earning a reputation as the fastest potato peeler in the world or introducing the newfangled sport of basketball at the academy, Tom's great brain never falters. And his money-making schemes rise to new heights--or depths--faced with the challenge of rigorous boarding-school life.
The Great Brain at the Academy
by John D. FitzgeraldThis fourth book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.Everyone knew that Tom Fitzgerald, better known as the Great Brain, would get into trouble when he went off to boarding school at the strict Catholic Academy for Boys. But no one--including Tom--knew just how much! Whether he's running an illegal candy store or earning a reputation as the fastest potato peeler, Tom's great brain never faltersm while his money-making schemes rise to new heights!
The Great Bunk Bed Battle: An Acorn Book (Fox Tails #1)
by Tina KüglerSiblings Fritz and Franny have all sorts of bedtime adventures in this early reader from Geisel Honor winner Tina Kugler!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!It's time for bed! Fox siblings Fritz and Franny -- and their adorable dog, Fred -- get up to different bedtime shenanigans across three short stories in this full-color early reader. An imaginative bedtime routine leads the trio through a castle, a volcano, and even the center of the Earth as they debate whose bunk is best. But at the end of it all, these foxes find a way to meet in the middle.
The Great Bunk Bed War
by Lisa HarkraderBrothers Howard and Bruiser both want to sleep on the top bunk of their bunk bed, and their disagreement means war!
The Great Bunny Escape (Daisy Dreamer #9)
by Genevieve Santos Holly AnnaWhen a friend’s pet bunny escapes into the World of Make-Believe, Daisy and Posey have to track him down in this ninth Daisy Dreamer chapter book!Have you ever heard the phrase “quick like a bunny?” People say it all the time about me. It means that I am fast. But I just met something that’s even faster than me. And guess what? It’s a cute and fluffy bunny! I am bunny-sitting for my friend, Lily. Bunny-sitting means I am caring for her bunny—not sitting on it. Obviously. Watching a bunny is easy, unless you have an imaginary friend named Posey who draws doors to the World of Make-Believe and leaves them open. Because Lily’s pet is quick like a bunny, and it loves to run through open doors. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Daisy Dreamer chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case (Precious Ramotswe Mysteries for Young Readers #1)
by Alexander McCall SmithTHE NO. 1 LADIES&’ DETECTIVE AGENCY - Young Readers Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies&’ Detective Agency series, the basis of the HBO TV show, and its proprietor Precious Ramotswe, Botswana&’s premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, and good humor—not to mention help from her loyal assistant, Grace Makutsi, and the occasional cup of tea. Have you ever said to yourself, Wouldn&’t it be nice to be a detective? This is the story of an African girl who says just that. Her name is Precious. When a piece of cake goes missing from her classroom, a traditionally built young boy is tagged as the culprit. Precious, however, is not convinced. She sets out to find the real thief. Along the way she learns that your first guess isn&’t always right. She also learns how to be a detective.
The Great Cat Conspiracy
by Katie Davies Hannah ShawA cat goes conspicuously missing in this hilarious pet mystery from the team that brought you The Great Hamster Massacre and The Great Rabbit Rescue.This is a story about Tom, and the Cat Lady, and all the things that happened after the New Cat got kidnapped.... The New Cat keeps bringing dead things into the house as gifts for Tom. When he brings in the head of the Vicar's most expensive Koi carp and the Vicar asks Mum for a ton of money for a replacement, Anna's Dad is so cross he locks the New Cat out of the house. Tom argues for the cat to be let back in, but by the time Dad finally concedes, the New Cat has disappeared altogether. Anna, Suzanne and Tom are convinced he's been kidnapped--but can they find out who is behind the Great Cat Conspiracy?
The Great Cat Conspiracy
by Katie Davies Hannah ShawA cat goes conspicuously missing in this hilarious pet mystery from the team that brought you The Great Hamster Massacre and The Great Rabbit Rescue.This is a story about Tom, and the Cat Lady, and all the things that happened after the New Cat got kidnapped.... The New Cat keeps bringing dead things into the house as gifts for Tom. When he brings in the head of the Vicar's most expensive Koi carp and the Vicar asks Mum for a ton of money for a replacement, Anna's Dad is so cross he locks the New Cat out of the house. Tom argues for the cat to be let back in, but by the time Dad finally concedes, the New Cat has disappeared altogether. Anna, Suzanne and Tom are convinced he's been kidnapped--but can they find out who is behind the Great Cat Conspiracy?
The Great Catnapping (The Great Pet Heist)
by Emily EctonIn this hilarious, high-stakes companion to The Great Pet Heist, The Great Ghost Hoax, and The Great Vandal Scandal, the pet friends take matters into their own paws—and tentacles—to rescue Walt and the white cat when they get catnapped.The white cat, famous for being a spokes-cat for Beautiful Buffet Cat Food, is making a TV appearance at a supermarket opening, with Madison playing cat wrangler to the stars! The TV people want Walt, too, and everyone is excited for her to reach celebrity status—except Walt. Unfortunately for the felines&’ television debut, two cats loose in a supermarket is a recipe for disaster. Chaos erupts at the grand opening, and when the dust settles, the white cat and Walt are nowhere to be seen. They&’ve been catnapped! The police are on the case, but their investigation isn&’t moving fast enough to satisfy the cats&’ worried friends. Desperate to get the snatched celebrities home safe and sound, Butterbean and the gang undertake a rescue mission of their own.
The Great Catsbe
by Sir RhymesalotDown in the deepest, And darkest of depths, As deep and as dark, As dark and deep gets There lives a species, Of unspeakable size, With paws with claws, And pie sized eyes. Get ready to meet a family of cats that are unlikely and cat you could have ever imagined.
The Great Cheese Conspiracy
by Jean Van LeeuwenTired of gangster movies and a steady diet of candy wrappers, three theater mice decide to rob a cheese shop.
The Great Cheese Robbery: Book 1 (Pocket Pirates #1)
by Chris MouldIn the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn't watching, a tiny pirate crew come out of the ship to explore. They aren't much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure...When the skirting-board mice kidnap Jones, the ship's cat, and ransom him for cheese, the Pocket Pirates spring into action. But to get the cheese, they must venture to the freezing cold place where it's always winter ... The place called Fridge. Can the Pocket Pirates survive their perilous journey and get their ship's cat back ...?The first in an unmissable series about tiny pirates who have BIG adventures, with gorgeous illustrations throughout, from the illustrator of A Boy Called Christmas.
The Great Cheese Robbery: The Great Cheese Robbery (Pocket Pirates #1)
by Chris MouldA band of tiny squash-bucklers go on adventures of epic proportions in this start to a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates!In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn’t watching, a tiny pirate crew comes out of the ship to explore. They aren’t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure! When a band of mice kidnaps Jones, the ship’s cat, and ransoms him for cheese, the Pocket Pirates spring into action. But to get the cheese, they must venture to the freezing cold place where it’s always winter…the place called Fridge. Can the Pocket Pirates survive their perilous journey and get their ship’s cat back?
The Great Chicken Debacle
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorIf they had only known what trouble lay ahead, maybe, just maybe the Morgan children and their friend Deeter wouldn't have agreed to mind No-Name, the world's ugliest chicken. But then again, maybe the whole madhouse caper was inevitable!
The Great Christmas Kidnaping Caper
by Jean Van LeeuwenMarvin and his gang settle in for a nice, quiet winter... or so they think. Marvin the Magnificent and his gang, Fats and Raymond, have never had it so good. Spending the winter in Macy's Department Store couldn't be more cozy--especially when they make friends with the store's Santa Claus. But one morning Santa disappears, and Marvin suspects foul play. The gang gets right on the job... but could the mission prove too difficult, even for magnificent mice?
The Great Coaster Caper
by Franklin W. Dixon Scott BurroughsEveryone's favorite young detective duo is in for wild ride in this all-new Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery!Frank and Joe are excited to learn that Thrill Kingdom, their local amusement park, is having a contest for kids to design a brand-new ride. And they're even more excited that their friend Phil is entering! The prize? Free passes to the park for the winner and two friends--aka, two Hardy brothers! But on the day of the contest, someone ruins Phil's roller coaster contest entry. Since it had been kept in a locked room while awaiting final judging, everyone is confused as to who could have found their way inside. It's up to Frank and Joe to figure out the twists and turns of this coaster caper!
The Great Cold
by Sally Morgan Gladys Milroy Tracey GibbsAs the great cold moves in and creeps into their hideaways, the animals are forced to prepare for winter. The blind goanna lizard and the flightless magpie—the weakest among the animals—are helpless on their own, but when they work together, the power of their friendship and cooperation make them strong enough to survive the elements. Told in the traditional style of indigenous Australians, this original story enlightens young readers with a message of reconciliation and promotes care for the environment.
The Great Dane (Learning About Dogs)
by Charlotte WilcoxDiscusses the history, physical characteristics, care, and breeding of one of the largest dog breeds in the world.
The Great Day
by Taro GomiJoin in the fun of a child's very busy day, as he jumps, runs, and plays from morning to night. Full of youthful exuberance, Taro Gomi's simple words and vibrant illustrations show all of the action and excitement children find in each new day.
The Great Day
by Taro GomiJoin in the fun of a child's very busy day, as he jumps, runs, and plays from morning to night. Full of youthful exuberance, Taro Gomi's simple words and vibrant illustrations show all of the action and excitement children find in each new day. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
The Great Death
by John SmelcerSet in 1917 Alaska, this novel chronicles the story of two sisters who survive a terrible plague that takes over their village. Struggling to overcome the obstacles nature throws their way, the girls discover that their true strength lies in their love for each other.
The Great Debate (The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Book #7)
by T. L. TedrowIt's the turn of the century and women still don't have the right to vote-- and the town of Mansfield is divided over the issue. As the county's top attorney prepares to debate the women's rights leader, Ellen Boyle, on a woman's right to vote, someone slips Boyle sleeping medicine. Laura, called on to take her place, suddenly finds herself at the forefront of one of the most important debates in history.
The Great Depression (20th Century Perspectives)
by David DowningThrough this book, readers will learn: why October 29, 1929, is known as "Black Tuesday"; what the "Dust Bowl" was and how it added to the misery of the Great Depression; and what President Roosevelt's "New Deal" programs accomplished.
The Great Depression (Cornerstones of Freedom, 2nd Series)
by Elaine LandauChildren's book on the Great Depression, from October 1929 when the stock market collapsed, through the 1930s, until America recovered.