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The Iron, The Switch and The Broom Cupboard (Jiggy McCue #9)
by Michael LawrenceThis ninth Jiggy McCue story sees Jiggy entering an alternative reality when he hides in the school caretaker's broom cupboard. In this new world, Jiggy finds he has swapped places with a boy called Juggy who is about to go on a school trip - a trip to compete in the UK Extreme Ironing Championships.
The Ironwood Tree (Spiderwick Chronicles Book #4)
by Holly Black Tony DiterlizziA nasty shape shifter is impersonating Jared and will get him in the worst trouble of his life for threatening a little boy with a knife at school and Mom is even more upset because Simon is trying to protect his twin and Mallory is missing after her first fencing match with a coach who won't look at her. The magic folk will do anything to get the Field Guide back from the Grace children including kidnapping Mallory. Simon and Jared set out with a daring plan to bargain for her return. First they must survive a dangerous climb down the steep sides of a rock quarry at night. It's going to take fast thinking and courage from the twins to find an entry in to the realm of the dwarves, to rescue Mallory who looks frozen in death and to escape from the underground tunnels and caves. The Dwarf King plans to join his army with an army of goblins to help an ogre take over the world, an Ogre who wants Mallory to become his queen. Even if the children escape with the help of a creature who can hear the rocks talking, they will witness more violence than they can bear. If they survive the clash of two evil armies, in this exciting fourth book of The Spiderwick Chronicles, they will still be in more danger than they can face by themselves. Book 5 in this series holds the answer to whether Jared will be forced to leave his brother and sister to live with his father because of his behavior problems at school. Read on to see if the Grace Children can convince Mom to help them. Can they overcome a murderous army of evil beings, and keep the magical friends they've made? Will they be able to live safely, peacefully and happily in Aunt Lucinda's house?
The Ironwood Tree (The Spiderwick Chronicles #4)
by Holly Black Tony DiTerlizziFirst a pack of vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is the entire faerie world so eager to get their hands on Spiderwick's Guide? And will the Grace kids be left alone, now that the Guide has mysteriously disappeared? Don't count on it. At school, someone is running around pretending to be Jared, and it's not Simon. To make matters even worse, now Mallory has disappeared and something foul in the water is killing off all the plants and animals for miles around. Clues point to the old abandoned quarry, just outside of town. Dwarves have taken over an abandoned mine there. And the faerie world's abuzz with the news that a creature with plans to rule the world has offered them a gift to join with him -- he's given them a queen...
The Iroquois Indians
by Bill LundProvides an overview of the past and present lives of the Iroquois Native Americans, including a description of their homes, clothing, family life, religion, and government.
The Iroquois: A True Book
by Stefanie TakacsWhat life was like for the Iroquois tribe hundreds of year ago - their daily life, housing and food, through the arrival of the Europeans, up to the Haudenosaunee today.
The Iroquois: The Six Nations Confederacy
by Jane Duden Mary EnglarProvides an overview of the past and present lives of the Iroquois Native Americans of New York and Ontario, tracing their customs, family life, history, culture, and government.
The Irresistible Fairy Tale: The Cultural and Social History of a Genre
by Jack ZipesA provocative new theory about fairy tales from one of the world's leading authoritiesIf there is one genre that has captured the imagination of people in all walks of life throughout the world, it is the fairy tale. Yet we still have great difficulty understanding how it originated, evolved, and spread—or why so many people cannot resist its appeal, no matter how it changes or what form it takes. In this book, renowned fairy-tale expert Jack Zipes presents a provocative new theory about why fairy tales were created and retold—and why they became such an indelible and infinitely adaptable part of cultures around the world.Drawing on cognitive science, evolutionary theory, anthropology, psychology, literary theory, and other fields, Zipes presents a nuanced argument about how fairy tales originated in ancient oral cultures, how they evolved through the rise of literary culture and print, and how, in our own time, they continue to change through their adaptation in an ever-growing variety of media. In making his case, Zipes considers a wide range of fascinating examples, including fairy tales told, collected, and written by women in the nineteenth century; Catherine Breillat's film adaptation of Perrault's "Bluebeard"; and contemporary fairy-tale drawings, paintings, sculptures, and photographs that critique canonical print versions.While we may never be able to fully explain fairy tales, The Irresistible Fairy Tale provides a powerful theory of how and why they evolved—and why we still use them to make meaning of our lives.
The Isabelle Stories: Hurry Up, Harry! (The Isabelle Stories #2)
by Jane GodwinIsabelle and her best friends Harry B and Izzy are in Year Two and there are lots of adventures to be had: getting to know their new teacher, going to a school disco and sleepover, bridge-building in the forest, and even a baby to show the whole class!Isabelle loves being in Year Two, until . . . Harry has some news that shocks them all.How will Isabelle manage the rest of the year without Harry B by her side?A warm and relatable series about all the special little moments and big dramas of being seven. Jane Godwin, one of Australia's most respected writers for children, gently explores the trials and triumphs of friends, family and school life, with delightful illustrations by Robin Cowcher.'One of the best . . . junior Aussie titles is The Isabelle Stories, a gorgeous collection of four stories in one volume, stories about Isabelle and her world, about friends, family, school life and growing up. This is a brilliant title for beginning readers aged 5-8 (and a great read-aloud title) from Jane Godwin, one of Australia's most applauded writers for children' Paul Macdonald, The Children's Bookshop, Sydney'Jane Godwin has a great voice: deft, light and rich' The Age
The Isabelle Stories: Izzy and Belle (The Isabelle Stories #1)
by Jane GodwinSix-year-old Isabelle doesn't have any brothers or sisters. But she does have her dad, her cat Steve, her friend Harry B, and her baby cousin, Bibi, who she's very good at looking after. And then along comes Isobel, a new girl at school. They have the same name, but will they be friends?Four gentle stories in one volume, all about Isabelle and her world, its trials and triumphs, its small moments and big dramas: friends, family, school life and growing up, from Jane Godwin, one of Australia's respected writers for children, and with delightful illustrations by Robin Cowcher.'Jane Godwin understands what it is to be a child or young person, what matters to them at different ages and stages' Living Arts Canberra
The Island
by Olivia LevezFrances is alone on a small island in the middle of the Indian ocean. She has to find water and food. She has to survive. And when she is there she also thinks about the past. The things that she did before. The things that made her a monster. Nothing is easy. Survival is hard and so is being honest about the past. Frances is a survivor however and with the help of the only other crash survivor she sees that the future is worth fighting for.A gripping and thoughtful story about a girl who didn't ask to be the person she is but is also determined to make herself the person she wants to be.
The Island
by Sarah SingletonOtto, Jen and Charlotte have planned the trip of a lifetime to India for their gap year, before going their separate ways to university. For Charlotte, it's an opportunity to get involved in an environmental project and finally feel like she's doing something worthwhile; for Otto, it's the perfect opportunity to take some real photos to help his career as a photojournalistic; for Jen, it's the realisation of a lifelong dream. But when Otto discovers the body of a girl on the beach, things take a sinister turn as he finds himself a prime suspect in her murder. Together Otto, Charlotte and Jen start to unravel the mystery behind the girl's death. Can they discover the truth and clear Otto's name and even if they do will they be able to handle what they find as their dreams of paradise crumble around them. . .
The Island Before No
by Christina UssWhen a kid who can say NO visits an island of walruses who can only say YES, chaos ensues in this hilarious debut picture book. For fans of NO Is All I Know!When you're a walrus living on an island where the answer to every question is YES, life is pretty simple, especially when that's all you've ever known. It's great when you want a slice of birthday cake for breakfast . . . and not so great when someone asks you to wear an itchy shirt.But one day, a kid shows up, brandishing an entirely new word: NO. NO is heavy like a bookcase, solid as a boulder. It's not shaped like YES, but somehow, it's still an answer. The kid calls his friends to come visit the island too, and it's not long before they've eaten up all of the yummiest food without sharing. What's worse, none of them bring their own toothbrushes . . .It becomes clear that what the walruses all need is to find their own NO . . . not only to hold back the rampaging horde of children — but for their own sakes as well. The Island Before No is a hilarious new picture book that blends its zany fun with an important message about respecting and setting boundaries.
The Island Of Beyond
by Elizabeth AtkinsonAwkward, unsocial eleven-year-old Martin knows he's going to have a terrible summer with his weird great-aunt Lenore, who lives on a tiny island called Beyond in the Maine woods. But nothing about Beyond is what Martin expects.
The Island Of The Skog
by Steven KelloggSome mice seek refuge from cats and other dangers on an island, only to find that a skog is living there. But what is a skog, and what should they do? Other books by Steven Kellogg are available in this library.
The Island Picnic (Rigby PM Storybooks #Green (Levels 12-14))
by Beverley RandellSally, her father, and her dog Red Boy go up the river in a boat to a small island for a picnic.
The Island Stallion (Black Stallion)
by Walter FarleyWhen Steve Duncan is asked to go on an archeological search on a remote Caribbean island, he never imagines the stallion he will find there. But the giant horse is unapproachable, showing nothing but fear and fury towards people. When the stallion gets caught in quicksand, can Steve get close enough to save the wild horse?From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Island Stallion Races (Black Stallion)
by Walter FarleyMore than anything, Steve Duncan dreams of racing his huge, wild stallion, Flame. The horse is untrained, but incredibly fast and Steve just wants to show him off. When two strangers show up and offer to make Steve's dream a reality, Steve cannot believe his luck. But soon he realizes that a professional racetrack is no place for an unbroken stallion.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Island Stallion's Fury (Black Stallion)
by Walter FarleyOnly Steve Duncan and his friend Pitch know of the valley hidden behind the high cliffs of the remote Caribbean Azul Island. And only the two of them know of the beautiful, purebred horses that live there, under the watchful eye of the great red stallion, Flame. But when Pitch's half-brother Tom learns of this lost paradise, he will stop at nothing to make it his own, even if he has to destroy it.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Island at the End of Everything
by Kiran Millwood HargraveA poignant story filled with heart-warming courage as a young girl takes on a harrowing journey to be reunited with her mother.Ami lives on Culion, an island in the Philippines for people who have leprosy. Her mother is among the infected. Ami loves her home: with its blue seas and lush forests, Culion contains all she knows and loves. But the arrival of malicious government official Mr. Zamora changes her world forever. Islanders untouched by sickness are forced to leave for a neighboring island, where the children are placed in an orphanage. Banished across the sea, Ami is desperate to return to Culion before her mother's death. She finds a strange and fragile hope in a colony of butterflies. Can they lead her home before it's too late? Heartrending yet hopeful, celebrated newcomer Kiran Hargrave's novel is a story about loss, perseverence, and faith.
The Island of Adventure (Adventure #1)
by Enid BlytonEnid Blyton's classic adventure series is fantastically repackaged for a new generation of readers. For Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann and Jack, the holiday in Cornwall is everything they'd hoped for--until they begin to realize that something very sinister is taking place on the mysterious Isle of Gloom. But they're not prepared for the dangerous adventure that awaits them in the abandoned copper mines and secret tunnels beneath the sea.
The Island of Adventure (The Adventure Series #3)
by Enid BlytonEnid Blyton's much-loved classic series, packed full of adventure and mystery. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann and Jack escape their tutor for a lovely holiday in Cornwall, right by the sea. They can see the sinister Isle of Gloom from their window, covered in mist and harbouring strange secrets. Are they prepared for the dangerous adventure that awaits them there?First published in 1944, this edition contains the original text and is unillustrated.
The Island of Adventure (The Adventure Series #3)
by Enid BlytonEnid Blyton's much-loved classic series, packed full of adventure and mystery. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann and Jack escape their tutor for a lovely holiday in Cornwall, right by the sea. They can see the sinister Isle of Gloom from their window, covered in mist and harbouring strange secrets. Are they prepared for the dangerous adventure that awaits them there?Perfect for fans of the Famous Five looking for their next adventure.(P) 2017 Hodder Children's Books
The Island of Adventure: 70th Anniversary (Adventure Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Enid BlytonEnid Blyton's much-loved classic series, packed full of adventure and mystery. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann and Jack escape their tutor for a lovely holiday in Cornwall, right by the sea. They can see the sinister Isle of Gloom from their window, covered in mist and harbouring strange secrets. Are they prepared for the dangerous adventure that awaits them there?First published in 1944, this edition contains the original text and is unillustrated.
The Island of Beyond
by Elizabeth AtkinsonEleven-year-old Martin can hardly imagine a worse summer. Martin's dad wants him to like "normal" boy things—playing sports and exploring the outdoors—so he sends Martin to his great-aunt Lenore, who lives on a tiny island called Beyond. Nothing about Beyond is what Martin expects, certainly not the strange, local boy who unexpectedly befriends Martin. Solo can canoe and climb trees and survive on his own in the wilderness, and Martin's drawn to him in a way he doesn't quite understand. But he's not sure he can trust Solo. In fact, can he trust anything about this strange island, where everyone seems to be keeping secrets?
The Island of Dangerous Dreams
by Joan Lowery NixonAndrea didn't want to accompany her aunt and a group of privileged people on a boat trip to the Bahamas to look at a valuable artifact. But she's stuck there now, and angry when she realizes that this is a stolen artifact. All the adults want to own it, but Andrea knows it should be returned to the Peruvian government. Then the object disappears... and someone is found murdered. Who will be next?