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Beast & Crown #2: The Ice Witch
by Joel RossFrom Texas Bluebonnet Award winner Joel Ross, author of The Fog Diver, comes the second book in his sweeping fantasy duology.Ji and his friends Roz, Sally, and Chibo have gone into hiding following the disastrous Diadem Rite, where they were transformed from humans into half-beasts. It’s their hope that they will survive the epic journey to the Ice Witch to be restored to humans again before they run out of time. But they know the evil Summer Queen’s soldiers are tracking them and fear that she is hot on their (at times abnormally large and fluffy) tails…With the help of goblins, ogres, trolls, and a few mermaids along the way, Ji and his band of unlikely heroes must save their world from being eternally divided.Ross’s smart and fast-paced writing, paired with an addictive, suspenseful, and funny storyline, will leave readers hanging on every word. Fans will cheer for this endearing crew of servants, led by the amazing and dynamic Ji, who are changed forever and must fight for their freedom.
The Beast from Beneath the Cafeteria! (The Weird Zone #3)
by Tony AbbottLiz and her friends battle a prehistoric dinosaur with a craving for junk food Everyone knows W. Reid Elementary has the grossest lunches—and the strangest problems. When piles of junk food start disappearing from the school&’s cellar, Liz Duffey and her friends brush it off as another unexplainable mystery of life in the Weird Zone—their nickname for the zany town of Grover&’s Mill. But when a scaly beast bursts out from underneath the cafeteria, they realize that what they thought was a mystery is a real monster with major hunger pangs!The kids must stop the creature from eating their entire school—and everyone in it. Is there anything this animal won&’t eat? Liz has an idea, but she may not have time to put her plan into action before becoming a meal herself!
The Beast (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Michael Sullivan Kevin KeeleNIMAC-sourced textbook
Beast Heart (The Steambound Trilogy)
by Kyle RichardsonBook 1 of the Steambound Trilogy. When Gabby's hand turns to steam, her mom hires an engineer to build a clockwork glove. It's the last thing Gabby wants—if only she could be normal. But when her mom is attacked by something monstrous, normal is no longer an option. Now the only person she can turn to is a grizzled detective, who promises to help her become something … more. Meanwhile, Kemple's foster dad treats him like a slave. And the beatings are getting worse. So when a rebellious girl named Josephyn arrives—with a plan to escape to the city—he doesn't hesitate. But there are creatures in Iron Bay whose slashes are worse than skin-deep. And as Kemple evolves into something inhuman, his search for a cure begins. They are strangers in a city where carriages rattle, airships rumble, and their own dark pasts continue to haunt them. Soon their paths will collide, and the girl who slays monsters will come face to face with the boy who is becoming a beast.
The Beast In Him: The Beast In Him; The Mane Event; Big Bad Beast; Bear Meets Girl (The Pride Series #2)
by Shelly LaurenstonAnimal magnetism has a whole new meaning. . .Some things are so worth waiting for. Like the moment when Jessica Ward "accidentally" bumps into heartthrob Bobby Ray Smith and shows him just how far she's come since high school. Back then, Jess turned to jelly any time Smitty got near her. Some things haven't changed. Except now Jess is a success on her own terms. And she can enjoy a romp--or twenty--with a big, bad wolf and walk away. Easy. The sexy, polished CEO who hires Smitty's security firm might be a million miles from the lovable geek he knew, but her kiss, her touch, is every bit as hot as he imagined. Jess was never the kind to ask for help, and she doesn't want it now--but someone is targeting her Pack. And Smitty's not going to turn tail and run. Not before proving that their sheet-scorching animal lust is only the start of something even wilder. . .
Beast in Show
by Anna StaniszewskiA little girl and her dog enter a very unusual dog show in Beast in Show, an irresistible picture book full of compassion and surprises from author Anna Staniszewski, featuring illustrations by Joanie Stone.When Julia hears about the dog show, she is thrilled. Huxley might seem like an ordinary dog, but Julia knows he is a winner. Huxley can run. He can jump. He can even do a triple back flip!But the competition is fierce, and soon other kids are stealing the spotlight with their fire-breathing, levitating, extraterrestrial pets. What will it take to win Best in Show?This heartfelt, hilarious picture book celebrates the value of losing gracefully as well as the bond between children and their loving pets—from robot cats to glittery dragons, glowing aliens, handsome unicorns, and precious dogs.
The Beast in the Cave
by H. P. LovecraftH. P. Lovecraft was one of the greatest horror writers of all time. His seminal work appeared in the pages of legendary Weird Tales and has influenced countless writer of the macabre. This is one of those stories.
Beast Keeper #1
by Lucy Coats Brett BeanBeasts of Olympus is a series of 144-page illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. Beast Keeper tells the story of Pandemonius (a.k.a. "Demon," the half-god son of Pan) who, on his tenth birthday, is called upon to look after all the mythical creatures that belong to the stables of Olympus.
The Beast Master (Hosteen Storm #1)
by Andre NortonLeft homeless by the war that reduced Terra to a radioactive cinder, Hosteen Storm Navaho commando and master of beasts is drawn to the planet Arzor, to kill a man he has never met.<P> On that dangerous frontier world, aliens and human colonists share the land in an uneasy truce. But something is upsetting the balance, and Storm is caught in the middle. He had thought the war was over but was it?
Beast Master Team (Hosteen Storm Omnibus #1)
by Andre Norton Lyn McconchieFirst omnibus in the Beast Master series.
Beast Master's Ark (Hosteen Storm #3)
by Andre Norton Lyn McconchieA mysterious creature is killing farm animals and people. Can Storm learn what the mysterious creature is and stop it before panic causes a civil war on the planet?
Beast Master's Circus (Hosteen Storm #4)
by Andre Norton Lyn McconchieIf a beast master and his team of animals are separated, the animals usually always die. Part of Storm's animal team have been stolen in an attempt to get the animals to bond with someone else. Storm must find them before separation means their death. His brother, Logan, has fallen for a young girl, but is she friend or foe.
Beast Master's Planet (Hosteen Storm Omnibus #2)
by Andre NortonBecoming a rancher on the frontier planet of Arzor after the earth is destroyed by an alien, Navajo scout Hosteen Storm establishes a telepathic communication between himself a cat and an African eagle.
Beast Master's Quest (Hosteen Storm #5)
by Andre Norton Lyn Mcconchie5th in the Beast Master series.
The Beast of Barcroft
by Bill SchweigartFans of Stephen King and Bentley Little will devour The Beast of Barcroft, Bill Schweigart's brilliant new vision of dark suburban horror. Ben thought he had the neighbor from hell. He didn't know how right he was. . . . Ben McKelvie believes he's moving up in the world when he and his fiancée buy a house in the cushy Washington, D.C., suburb of Barcroft. Instead, he's moving down--way down--thanks to Madeleine Roux, the crazy neighbor whose vermin-infested property is a permanent eyesore and looming hazard to public health. First, Ben's fiancée leaves him; then, his dog dies, apparently killed by a predator drawn into Barcroft by Madeleine's noxious menagerie. But the worst is yet to come for Ben, for he's not dealing with any ordinary wild animal. This killer is something much, much worse. Something that couldn't possibly exist--in this world. Now, as a devilish creature stalks the locals, Ben resolves to take action. With some grudging assistance from a curator at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and the crackpot theories of a self-styled cryptozoologist, he discovers the sinister truth behind the attacks, but knowing the Beast of Barcroft and stopping it are two different animals.
The Beast of Blackmoor
by Milla VaneDive into the world of beasts and barbarians in this prequel to the exhilarating Gathering of Dragons series by Milla Vane.A warrior princess must tame The Beast of Blackmoor to earn a place among her people. When she arrives in Blackmoor, however, she finds a land cursed by a demon and ruled by an evil warlord...and discovers that the beast isn't a monster, but a barbarian warrior who intends to do some taming himself.
The Beast of Grubbers Nubbin (Stitch Head #5)
by Guy BassIn this fifth book in the Stitch Head series, a terrible beast roams the town of Grubbers Nubbin every night, looking for food. Can Stitch Head and the others solve this monstrous mystery?The orphans at Castle Grotteskew are causing chaos ... and getting hungry. With no food in the castle, Stitch Head and Arabella head down to Grubbers Nubbin to see what they can pilfer, but there they encounter a terrifying, savage beast. Could one of Professor Erasmus&’s creations be on the loose? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout.Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor Erasmus makes creatures out of spare parts and then casts them aside, looking to make bigger and better. Stitch Head, his first creation, has a heart of gold and is always willing to show the other monsters the ropes—and bail them out of trouble! Join Stich Head and the other occupants of the castle in this exciting series, full of adventures of an almost-lifetime!
The Beast of Nightfall Lodge: The Institute for Singular Antiquities Book II (The Institute for Singular Antiquities #2)
by Sa SidorA mysterious explorer hires a team of adventurers to join him in a hunt for a monstrous beast, in this rip-roaring sequel to Fury From the Tomb.When Egyptologist Rom Hardy receives a strange letter from his old friend, the bounty-hunting sniper Rex McTroy, he finds himself drawn into a chilling mystery. In the mountains of New Mexico, a bloodthirsty creature is on the loose, leaving a trail of bodies in its wake. Now, a wealthy big game hunter has offered a staggering reward for its capture, and Rom’s patron – the headstrong and brilliant Evangeline Waterston – has signed the team up for the challenge. Awaiting them are blizzards, cold-blooded trappers, remorseless hunters, a mad doctor, wild animals and a monster so fearsome and terrifying, it must be a legend come to life.File Under: Fantasy [ The Big Hunt | Evil Spirits | Deliverance | Holiday Cottage ]
The Beast of Noor
by Janet Lee CareyLate one night, piercing screams awake the villages of Noor. And the next day the bones of a young woman are found deep in the surrounding forests. Terror courses through the hearts of the villagers, along with something else...relief. An attack such as this is not uncommon in Noor. The Shriker, a massive beast of unimaginable strength and rage, has roamed the dark woods for nearly three hundred years, savaging those unfortunate enough to encounter him. The people of Noor have lived in fear for so long that most have forgotten that the Shriker was once a loyal dog until the day his master betrayed and cursed him, condemning him to life as a monster. But Miles and Hanna Ferrell have never forgotten where the Shriker came from -- how could they? It was, after all, their ancestor who betrayed the dog.
The Beast of Skull Rock (Monsterious #4)
by Matt McMannThis series of terrifying standalone tales that combine monsters + mysteries is perfect for fans of Goosebumps.&“Spine-chilling and creepy!&” —Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth, on Escape From Grimstone Manor (Monsterious, Book 1)Twins Simon and Jade are thrilled to spend the summer with their grandfather in the beachfront resort town of Skull Rock. They're especially looking forward to helping out at his spooky cabinet of curiosities museum, full of creepy old relics, taxidermy specimens, and sinister displays. But lately there have been disturbing reports of store break-ins and sightings of a frightening creature in the area, scaring away the town's much-needed tourists. When the twins hear eerie noises coming from the museum after hours and see strange scratch marks on the door, they decide to investigate. As the creature attacks mount, Jade and Simon begin to suspect the impossible: Could one of their grandfather's museum monstrosities be coming to life each night to prowl the boardwalks of Skull Rock?
Beast of Stone (Wing & Claw #3)
by Linda Sue Park Jim Madsen<P>In this third and final installment in the enchanting Wing & Claw trilogy, <b>Newbery Medal-winning</b> author Linda Sue Park sends her young apothecary to the front lines of a fearsome battle, where he must rely on his talents and his friends to defend what he knows is right. <P>Raffa Santana is a healer, not a fighter. As a gifted apothecary, he has amazing instincts for unleashing the potential of magical-seeming plants. But his skills have failed to free the animals that the heartless Chancellor captured and turned against the people of Obsidia—directly threatening Raffa’s friends and family. <P>Now Raffa and his ragtag group of allies are preparing to confront the Chancellor’s armies in battle. Great beasts, small animals, and humans alike will be joining the fight, and Raffa’s heart yearns to prevent injuries—and worse—on both sides of the battle. After all, the Chancellor’s creatures will be fighting against their will. Can Raffa’s instincts for apothecary arts bring a tolerable resolution to an impossibly unfair fight?
Beast Piercing The Heavens: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Yao YeA destitute young master of an aristocratic family, a group of women with different tastes, and an unyielding battle history. A youth with a magical warbeast, unyielding to fate, stepping onto the peak step by step, winning over countless beauties and fighting against the heavens? What qualifications does the heavens have to compete with me?
Beast Piercing The Heavens: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Yao YeA destitute young master of an aristocratic family, a group of women with different tastes, and an unyielding battle history. A youth with a magical warbeast, unyielding to fate, stepping onto the peak step by step, winning over countless beauties and fighting against the heavens? What qualifications does the heavens have to compete with me?
Beast Piercing The Heavens: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yao YeA destitute young master of an aristocratic family, a group of women with different tastes, and an unyielding battle history. A youth with a magical warbeast, unyielding to fate, stepping onto the peak step by step, winning over countless beauties and fighting against the heavens? What qualifications does the heavens have to compete with me?
Beast Piercing The Heavens: Volume 21 (Volume 21 #21)
by Yao YeA destitute young master of an aristocratic family, a group of women with different tastes, and an unyielding battle history. A youth with a magical warbeast, unyielding to fate, stepping onto the peak step by step, winning over countless beauties and fighting against the heavens? What qualifications does the heavens have to compete with me?