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by Elizabeth Agyemang"Elizabeth Agyemang smartly weaves culture, adventure, and a little magic into a dynamic story about stories. Agyemang's colorful illustrations breathe life into Nana's journey as she connects with her roots and learns to believe in her own voice. At its core, FIBBED is a bold reminder that stories—and those who tell them—have power." —Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the Frazzled series A magical middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who doesn&’t lie but no one believes, and who winds up tangled in the web of a trickster spider of Ghanaian lore, Ananse.Everyone says that the wild stories Nana tells are big fibs. But she always tells the truth, as ridiculous as it sounds to hear about the troupe of circus squirrels stealing her teacher&’s toupee. When another outlandish explanation lands her in hot water again, her parents announce that Nana will be spending the summer with her grandmother in Ghana. She isn&’t happy to be missing the summer camp she&’s looked forward to all year, or to be living with family that she barely knows, in a country where she can&’t really speak the native language. But all her worries get a whole lot bigger—literally—when she comes face-to-face with Ananse, the trickster spider of legend. Nana soon discovers that the forest around the village is a place of magic watched over by Ananse. But a group of greedy contractors are draining the magic from the land, intent on selling the wishes for their own gain. Nana must join forces with her cousin Tiwaa, new friend Akwesi, and Ananse himself to save the magic from those who are out to steal it before the magic—and the forest—are gone for good.
Ficción Extraña para Llevar: Volúmen 1
by Jae El FosterUna colección de diecinueve historias de ciencia ficción y terror que intrigarán la mente con miedo y misterio. Necesitas algo rápido y entretenido para leer mientras viajas, en un descanso en el trabajo o entre clases? 'Ficción Extraña para Llevar' es justo lo que estás buscando! Llena de historias súper cortas y flash fiction esta colección te mantendrá cautivado y al borde de tu asiento! Con cuentos de terror y ciencia ficción, este volumen de 'Ficción Extraña para Llevar' creará el ambiente para tu momento de placer lectora. Una colección de las piezas de flash fictión más queridas de Jae El Foster, disponibles aquí, juntas por primera vez. También se incluyen tres historias completamente nuevas que tensarán tus nervios y helaran tus huesos! Una lectura perfecta para los amantes del horror, la ciencia ficción o aquellos que solo cuentan con una imaginación retorcida! Mística, adictiva, aterradora y estimulante, 'Ficción Extraña para Llevar' te atrapará, y puede que no te suelte...
Ficción Extraña para Llevar: Volúmen 2 (Ficción Extraña para Llevar #2)
by Jae El FosterLa ciencia ficción y el horror se encuentran en esta exquisita colección de microrrelatos de ficción, ofreciendo historias intensas y totalmente pensadas para aquellos con una cantidad limitada de tiempo para leer, aquellos sin descanso, o aquellos deseosos de una lectura rápida entre el trabajo o las clases. Una mujer debe buscar comida para su hambriento hijo luego de un evento catastrófico... Un amante de los cómics es obligado a convertirse en el líder durante una invasión alienígena... Una prima donna embarazada lucha por sacarse del vientre un bebé demonio... El alcoholismo de una ama de casa trae consigo consecuencias inesperadas... una estrella muerta viaja a través del universo llevando caos a su paso... Estas son tan solo unas cuantas de las historias de ciencia ficción y horror reunidas en "Ficción Extraña para Llevar: Volúmen 2." La segunda temporada de los populares microrrelatos de Jae El, además de incluir varias historias nuevas e inéditas, se enfoca en los géneros más vanguardistas. Ya sea que tus gustos literarios sean de invasiones alienígenas, planetas extraños, futuros distópicos, inteligencia artificial o tecnología, tribus caníbales, amables brujas, personas buscando venganza, o incluso niños con curiosidad sobre de dónde vienen los bebés... has venido al lugar indicado.
The Fiction #1 (The Fiction)
by Curt Pires David RubinFour childhood friends discover a box of strange books that, when read aloud, can transport them to the beautiful, imaginary worlds described within. But when one of them goes missing, the others vow never to reveal where they've been and what they've seen. Years later, when one of the remaining kids, now an adult, also mysteriously disappears, it's up to the last two of the group to dig up their dusty books to find him and finally figure out what happened to their friend all those years ago.
The Fiction #2 (The Fiction)
by Curt Pires David RubinMax and Kassie delve into the Fiction for the first time in years to search for Tyler, only to find that the place that was once filled with the magic of childhood has become warped, corrupted, and filled with dangers they might not be able to survive.
A Fictional History of the United States (with Huge Chunks Missing)
by T Cooper & Adam MansbachCooper & Mansbach team with some of today’s most talented writers to vitalize American history. “This is a ‘people’s history’ with tongue in cheek: delightfully funny, imaginative, but with a subtle undertone of seriousness. I enjoyed it immensely.” —Howard Zinn, author of A People’s History of the United States History is distorted the moment it’s recorded—and in these politically dishonest times, challenging the stories we’re told is more important than ever. In this groundbreaking anthology of original fiction, a diverse group of America’s best writers takes on the task of creating counter-narratives to mainstream American history. Here are some of the moments and the people left out of the textbooks. Here is what else happened—on the margins of American life, and in between the lines of our history books. A Fictional History of the United States with Huge Chunks Missing brings together an eclectic array of celebrated authors and cartoonists to create a patchwork, anecdotal history of this complicated country. From the Chinese discovery of America in 1426 to the new McCarthyism of a post–9/11 world, this collection recasts everything from the moon landing to the Lindbergh kidnapping, westward expansion to the sexual proclivities of Civil War officers. Riveting, inventive, and politically vital, this anthology picks up—and yanks on—America’s supposed commitment to seeking the truth . . . even if that truth is revealed in fiction. Original stories & artwork by: Daniel Alarcon, Amy Bloom, Kate Bornstein, Alexander Chee, T Cooper, Keith Knight, Ron Kovic, Paul La Farge, Felicia Luna Lemus, Adam Mansbach, Valerie Miner, Tommy O’Malley, Neal Pollack, David Rees, Sarah Schulman, Darin Strauss, and Benjamin Weissman.
Fictional Languages in Science Fiction Literature: Stylistic Explorations (Routledge Studies in Speculative Fiction)
by Israel A. NolettoFictional Languages in Science Fiction Literature surveys a large number of fictional languages, those created as part of a literary world, to present a multifaceted account of the literary phenomenon of glossopoesis (language invention). Consisting of a few untranslated sentences, exotic names, or even fully-fledged languages with detailed grammar and vocabulary, fictional languages have been a common element of English-language fiction since Thomas More’s Utopia (1516).Different notions of the functions of such fictional languages in narrative have been proposed: as rooted in phonaesthetics and contextual features, or as being used for characterisation and construction of alterity. Framed within stylistics and informed by narrative theory, literary theory, literary pragmatics, and semiotics, this study combines previous typologies into a new 5-part reading model comprising unique analytical approaches tailored to science fiction’s specific discourse and style, exploring the relationship between glossopoesis, world-building, storytelling, interpretation, and rhetoric, both in prose and paratexts.
Fiddler Fair
by Mercedes LackeyA COMMAND PERFORMANCE BY FANTASY'S GRAND DIVA<P>Mercedes Lackey has, in a few short years, soared to the peak of the fantasy field, and her thousands of enthusiastic readers clamor for more and more. Now comes a volume demonstrating the wide range of her talent, running the gamut from her beloved Bardic fantasies to urban fantasy set in the modern world; from science fiction adventure to chilling horror. And throughout Fiddler Fair, Lackey's sheer storytelling skill will hold the reader spellbound. Learn what happens when animal rights fanatics try to "liberate" genetically reconstructed dinosaurs. Follow Lawrence of Arabia into the desert to meet a power beyond human comprehension; and be with King Arthur, reborn into the present day, when he again gains possession of the enchanted sword Excalibur. And, in a very weird encounter of the most bizarre kind, learn why an alien from a UFO took an unusual interest in a battered Chevy pickup truck.<P>Fiddler Fair is a feast for the multitudes of Lackeyfans everywhere -- and for new readers, a powerful introduction to the most significant new fantasy writer of the decade.
Fiebre sombría (Fiebre #Volumen 5)
by Karen Marie MoningLa última batalla ha comenzado. El destino de nuestro mundo está en sus manos... MacKayla Lane era solo una niña cuando su hermana, Alina, y ella fueron dadas en adopción y desaparecieron de Irlanda para siempre. Veinte años más tarde, Alina está muerta y Mac ha regresado al país que las expulsó para cazar al asesino de su hermana. Pero después de descubrir que desciende de un linaje maldito y bendito a la vez, Mac se ve arrastrada a una historia secreta: un antiguo conflicto entre humanos en inmortales que han vivido ocultos entre nosotros durante miles de años. Lo que sigue es una sorprendente cadena de acontecimientos con devastadoras consecuencias, y ahora Mac Lucha por sobrellevar la pena mientras continúa con su misión de conseguir y controlar el Sinsar Dubh, un libro de magia negra prohibida escrito por el mítico rey unseelie y que contiene el poder de crear y destruir mundos.En una batalla épica entre los humanos y los fae, el cazador se convierte en el cazado cuando el Sinsar Dubh vuelve sus ojos hacia Macy comienza dejar un sendero de muerte entre aquellos a quienes ella ama. ¿A quién puede acudir? ¿En quién puede confiar? ¿Quién es la mujer que la persigue en sueños? Y lo más importante, ¿quién es Mac y cuál es el destino que vislumbra en los dibujos negros y escalates de una antigua carta del tarot?Del lujo del ático de lord Master a las sórdidas profundidades de un club nocturno unseelie, de la erótica cama de su amante al aterrador lecho del rey unseelie, el viaje de Mac la obligará a enfrentarse a la verdad de su exilio y a tomar una decisión que salvará el mundo... o lo destruirá.
Fiela's Child: A Novel (Phoenix Fiction Ser.)
by Dalene MattheeSet in nineteenth-century rural Africa, Fiela's Child tells the gripping story of Fiela Komoetie and a white, three-year old child, Benjamin, whom she finds crying on her doorstep. For nine years Fiela raises Benjamin as one of her own children. But when census takers discover Benjamin, they send him to an illiterate white family of woodcutters who claim him as their son. What follows is Benjamin's search for his identity and the fundamental changes affecting the white and black families who claim him. "Everything a novel can be: convincing, thought-provoking, upsetting, unforgettable, and timeless."—Grace Ingoldby, New Statesman "Fiela's Child is a parade that broadens and humanizes our understanding of the conflicts still affecting South Africa today."—Francis Levy, New York Times Book Review "A powerful creation of time and place with dark threads of destiny and oppression and its roots in the almost Biblical soil of a storyteller's art."—Christopher Wordsworth, The Guardian "The characters in the novel live and breathe; and the landscape is so brightly painted that the trees, birds, elephants, and rivers of old South Africa are characters themselves. A book not to miss."—Kirkus Reviews
The Field (Catalysts #1)
by Tracy RichardsonA high school soccer player embarks on a visionary journey of self-discovery in this young adult sci-fi fantasy novel. Varsity soccer player Eric Horton is an unbeatable goalkeeper, saving shot after shot with seemingly supernatural ability. But at night, Eric is plagued with nightmares of explosions and screams. As strange happenings start to unfold around him, he begins to wonder if what he&’s seeing isn&’t just a dream. When a new student, Renee, appears in his science class, he could swear he&’s known her forever. But that&’s impossible—right? Then he meets her father, who&’s been conducting experiments with &“the Universal Energy Field&” and &“Collective Consciousness&”. Eric is intrigued by the groundbreaking ideas that we are all connected by the same energy and are all more powerful than we realize. But can any of it be real? As his relationship with Renee evolves and his knowledge of the Field increases, Eric will be tested beyond anything he&’s experienced before. He must decide whether he believes in that part of himself which ties him to the world around him, and he must access it—or lose everything he&’s been working to keep.
The Field Day from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #6)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!The Field Day is one week away, and everyone has to go. But Hubie would rather go home! Crazy Coach Kong is making up all the events, like leaping over lions, hopping over hippos, skipping through snakes, and tiptoeing around tigers. Will it be a field day or dreams or a field day of screams?
The Field Guide (Spiderwick Chronicles Book #1)
by Tony Diterlizzi Holly BlackIn this first book in a series of five, we meet 13 year old Mallory and her 9 year old twin brothers Simon and Jared. They are moving in to their aunt's huge but falling apart old house with their mom after her divorce. Jared has been fighting at school since his father left, so when his sister and brother wake up bruised, his twin's tadpoles are found frozen in the ice cube tray, and the kitchen is wrecked with broken dishes and eggs and spilled cereal, milk and flour everywhere, mom blames Jared. The children thought mice were making the scuttling sounds they heard in the walls, but when they investigate, they find a nest of junk, a hidden library, and an old book about faeries which suggests the hidden creature is far more dangerous than mice. The children quarrel like most brothers and sisters, but they also cooperate to discover the secrets of the old house. Along with the solution to the mystery, they get a warning; "'Throw the book away, toss it in a fire. If you do not heed, you will draw their ire.'" What new dangers will they face? Find out in the exciting sequel, The Seeing Stone.
A Field Guide to Mermaids
by Emily B. MartinA magical and lushly illustrated field guide to the mermaids that inhabit our ponds, streams and oceans, based on real ecological details—with a strong environmental focus—perfect for fans of The Magical Unicorn Society series. A glimmer of fish scales.A splash from a colorful fin.The echo of a mysterious song across the water. . . Few mythical creatures are more instantly recognizable or more mysterious than mermaids. Whether seen perched on a rock at the water’s edge or spied only as a dim outline beneath the waves, mermaids have long fascinated sailors, scientists, storytellers, and surprised onlookers alike. Now, for the first time, thanks to dedicated research and a hint of magic, comes A Field Guide to Mermaids, introducing the many species of mermaids native to the United States. With an eye toward the preservation of our natural habitats, Emily B. Martin shares the never-before-told stories of the mermaids who share our waters in this enchanting and beautifully illustrated guidebook.
Field Guide to the Supernatural Universe
by Alyson NoëlStranger Things meets Sideways Stories from Wayside School in this quirky supernatural middle grade novel about a boy on an unlikely quest to uncover an enchanted book to defeat an unearthly nemesis—from New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël.When he first started seeing ghosts, Max mistakenly assumed everyone else could see them, too. Now, after years of being blamed for the pranks of mischievous spirits, Max is determined to do whatever it takes to make himself normal. But when he&’s sent to spend the summer with his eccentric grandfather, Ramhart, being normal becomes impossible. Here in Glimmerville, bakeries sell enchanted pies, the lake is infested with mermaids, the town&’s beloved ghosts roam free, and Ramhart himself is celebrated as the world&’s most famous monster hunter. At first, all Max wants is to survive the summer, but the more time he spends in Glimmerville, the more he starts to wonder if he&’s finally found a place where he can truly be himself. But when a supernatural attack steals Ramhart&’s soul, Max—with the help of a few new friends—must go on a quest to find his grandfather&’s renowned Field Guide, an enchanted book that contains all the knowledge Ramhart has gathered about defeating unearthly nemeses. And if they don&’t find the book fast, Glimmerville will crumble into chaos, and Max will lose the only person who&’s ever made him feel at home.
Field Guide to Unicorns of North America: The Official Handbook for Unicorn Enthusiasts of All Ages
by Andy RobbinsBecome an expert on the various species of North American Unicornus thanks to this fun, funny, and fascinating field guide!From historical details to identification strategies, you&’ll soon be immersed in the world of unicorns that roam the wilds of North America thanks to the scientific, "fact-packed" handbook. Plus, you&’ll learn easy, step-by-step drawing techniques for when you&’re out in the wild searching for signs of unicorn presence. Along with unicorn history, popular tales, and scientific information, you&’ll be provided with in-depth details about the most popular species of North American unicorns, including: • American Unicorn • Hoary Unicorn • Spiked Bog Pony • Tropical Unicorn • And more! This field guide is perfect for any lover of these fantastic beasts, no matter if they believe unicorns to be fact or fiction!
Field of Dishonor (Honor Harrington #4)
by David WeberThe surprise attack of the People's Republic of Haven on the kingdom of Manticore has failed. The Peeps are in disarray, their leaders fighting for power in bloody revolution, and the Royal Manticoran Navy stands victorious. But success can be more treacherous than defeat for Honor Harrington. Trapped at the core of a political crisis she never sought, betrayed by an old and vicious enemy she'd thought vanquished forever, she stands alone. She must fight for justice on a battlefield she never trained for in a private war that offers just two choices: death ...or a 'victory' that can only end in dishonor and the loss of all she loves.
Field of Fantasies: Baseball Stories of the Strange and Supernatural
by Rick WilberOf all the sports played across the globe, none has more curses, superstitions, or supernatural events like baseball, America's national pastime. While some of these can easily be explained, there are just as many that cannot. Field of Fantasies delves right into that superstition with short stories written by several key authors about baseball and the supernatural. Whether it's a frozen curveball, a robot pitcher, or fantasy outcomes (the Cubs winning the World Series!), these terrific stories are ones that fans of science fiction will enjoy, while fans of baseball will find strangely believable. Included in this wonderful anthology are stories from such prolific authors as: Stephen King Jack Kerouac Karen Joy Fowler Rod Serling W. P. Kinsella And many more! Never has a book combined the incredible events of baseball and science fiction like Field of Fantasies does. Whether you're a sport or science fiction fan, these stories will appeal not only to your fandom, but also to your appreciation and acceptance of the unknown taking place on the baseball diamond. If you've ever held a bat or glove in your hand (or just watched the game on TV), you'll be enthralled by these terrific tales that range from the sandlot to the sold-out stadium.
Field of Screams
by Wendy ParrisA new pulse-pounding supernatural mystery about twelve-year-old Rebecca, who has always wanted to hunt ghosts . . . until she meets one.&“Chilling, thrilling, and full of heart!&”—Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sinister Summer seriesParanormal enthusiast Rebecca Graff isn&’t happy about being dragged to Iowa to spend the summer with family she barely knows. But when she tracks a ghostly presence to an abandoned farmhouse, she starts to think the summer won&’t be a total lost cause!The trouble is no one believes her. Then Rebecca finds a note stashed in a comic belonging to her late father—a note that proves the same spirit haunted him when he was twelve. Suddenly she feels a connection to the dad she pretends not to miss, and she is determined to uncover the story behind the haunting.But the more Rebecca discovers, the scarier the ghost becomes. Soon she is in a race to piece together the puzzle and recover a family legacy before it is lost forever and a horrible tragedy repeats itself.
Field of Screams (Haunted #1)
by Joel SutherlandWill they escape before it's too late?Darius and Ryan are excited to visit Scarecrow Farm. It's always been a spooky good time—the perfect spot to go on Halloween.But when they arrive, it's nothing like they remember. The place looks run-down, and Darius can't shake the feeling that they shouldn't be there. When the two boys get lost in the corn maze, they start to panic—especially when they meet something terrifying hidden among the corn.Can Darius and Ryan escape before they become the latest victims of the maze?Perfect for:kids age 9-12 who love a scary story!anyone looking for ghost books for 10 year olds!fans of R.L. Stine and Goosebumps!anyone looking for Halloween gifts for kids!
The Field of Vision: A Story
by Ursula K. Le GuinThe recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Field of Vision" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.
Field Trip (Dave the Unicorn #4)
by Pip BirdIn Dave the Unicorn: Field Trip, the fourth entry in the laugh-out-loud illustrated chapter book series from Pip Bird and David O'Connell, Mira and her unicorn Dave go on a field trip and discover they’re ready for the real world—but is it ready for them?Unicorn School is a magical place of quests, adventure, and fun. And field trips! Mira and her unicorn best friend, Dave, can’t wait to visit a bunch of adorable baby animals. But then Dave eats all of his food right away. And some other people’s food, too. Some of Mira’s friends take the field trip rules a little too seriously. And Mira becomes fixated on finding a super-rare, super-cute kitticorn. But does it even exist?This fourth book in the hilarious chapter book series continues the story of Mira and her unicorn Dave, who’s not the statuesque stallion you’d expect. But Dave has a few tricks up his sleeve that remind Mira—and all of us—that no matter where you go, home is where your friends are.Check out the other books in the Dave the Unicorn series!Dave the Unicorn: Welcome to Unicorn SchoolDave the Unicorn: Team SpiritDave the Unicorn: Dance PartyAn Imprint Book
Field Trip (Sanity & Tallulah #2)
by Molly BrooksSanity and Tallulah are going on a field trip-to a real live planet! Some of their classmates are nervous (none of them have been on a planet before, and they've heard terrible things), but Tallulah is beside herself with excitement. Sanity would be more excited if her grumpy older sister, Prudence, wasn't coming along to supervise the trip. Things get off to a rocky start (asteroid-y start, to be specific) and Sanity and Tallulah find themselves separated from their school group, pursued by a pirate, and stranded on a planet that's about to explode, with nothing but the wreckage of a crashed space shuttle and the contents of Tallulah's overloaded backpack to work with. These best friends will have to stretch their problem-solving skills to the limit in order to get everyone home safe, and it's going to take their whole class-plus an accountant, a math hermit, a group of mysterious beekeepers, and even the murderous pirate-to make it happen.This second adventure in the Sanity & Tallulah series by Molly Brooks is out of this world!
Field Trip: A QUIX Book (Geeger the Robot)
by Jarrett LernerAmelia Bedelia meets James Patterson&’s House of Robots series in the adventures of Geeger in the sixth and final story in a fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot and his class go on a field trip to the Amblerville History Museum, and he&’s surprised to see all the other incredible inventions that came before robots. But not every museumgoer thinks robots are amazing. Can Geeger change their minds?
The Field Trip (Attack on Earth)
by R. T. MartinOn a flight back home from her school choir trip, Kayla's airplane makes a sudden landing in a small airport. Only then does everyone find out this mysterious landing was because of the alien lights appearing in the sky. When the aliens attack Earth, Kayla and her friends are stuck in the airport with no electricity and no way to reach their families. They'll have to decide whether to wait around for help or risk trying to get home on their own.