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The Too Small Bed (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Kate Springer Tracy SabinNIMAC-sourced textbook. Bedtime for Goose. Goose's bed is too small. Can Owl help Goose get a good night's sleep?
Took: A Ghost Story
by Mary Downing Hahn"Folks say Old Auntie takes a girl and keeps her fifty years--then lets her go and takes another one." Thirteen-year-old Daniel Anderson doesn't believe Brody Mason's crazy stories about the ghost witch who lives up on Brewster's Hill with Bloody Bones, her man-eating razorback hog. He figures Brody's probably just trying to scare him since he's the new kid . . . a "stuck-up snot" from Connecticut. But Daniel's seven-year-old sister Erica has become more and more withdrawn, talking to her lookalike doll. When she disappears into the woods one day, he knows something is terribly wrong. Did the witch strike? Has Erica been "took"?
Took Graphic Novel: A Ghost Story
by Mary Downing Hahn Scott PetersonDaniel doesn’t believe the woods behind his new home are haunted by an evil witch and her terrifying beast. But then his little sister disappears . . . and it’s up to him to find her. This chilling graphic-novel version of Mary Downing Hahn’s popular page-turner will thrill readers who love spooky stories.They say that a ghost witch lives in the woods, up on the hill. They say her companion has a pig skull for a face and stands taller than a man, his skeleton gleaming in the moonlight. They say that the witch takes young girls, and no one ever sees them again.Daniel doesn’t believe the stories. He figures the kids on the bus are just trying to scare him since he’s new. Still, he wishes his family had never moved here—their house is a wreck, Mom and Dad keep fighting, and his little sister, Erica, spends most of her time talking to her creepy doll.But when Erica disappears into the woods one day, Daniel knows something is terribly wrong. Has she been “took”?For more spooky graphic novels from Mary Downing Hahn, check out Wait Till Helen Comes, All the Lovely Bad Ones, and The Old Willis Place!
Tool of the Trade
by Joe HaldemanNick Foley is on the run. The KGB and CIA are both after him. Not suprising, since he's a Soviet sleeper whose cover has been blown, but Nick has more than state secrets to hide. If he tells a stranger to drive him a thousand miles, it'll happen; if he tells a pusher to OD on his own heroin, the pusher will do it.Nick's strange power is vital to both sides, and neither of them intend to let him keep it to himself, but neither the CIA nor the KGB can imagine Nick's final, desperate throw of the dice.
Tool of War (Ship Breaker)
by Paolo BacigalupiThis third book in a major series by a bestselling science fiction author, Printz Award winner, and National Book Award finalist is the gripping story of the most provocative character from his acclaimed novels Ship Breaker and The Drowned Cities.Tool, a half-man/half-beast designed for combat, is capable of so much more than his creators had ever dreamed. He has gone rogue from his pack of bioengineered "augments" and emerged a victorious leader of a pack of human soldier boys. But he is hunted relentlessly by someone determined to destroy him, who knows an alarming secret: Tool has found the way to resist his genetically ingrained impulses of submission and loyalty toward his masters... The time is coming when Tool will embark on an all-out war against those who have enslaved him. From one of science fiction's undisputed masters comes a riveting page-turner that pulls no punches."Suzanne Collins may have put dystopian literature on the YA map with 'The Hunger Games'...but Bacigalupi is one of the genre's masters, employing inventively terrifying details in equally imaginative story lines." --Los Angeles Times
The Toot Fairy
by Mark Huffman“Sorry, Walter the Farting Dog. I think it’s fair to say that this is probably the best picture book about toots I’ve ever read.” —A Fuse #8 Production, School Library JournalWhen it’s time for Jessa the fairy to proclaim what kind of fairy she wants to be, she accidentally says “toot” instead of “tooth!” Now she’ll be in charge of finding all the toots from all the bottoms in the world. This is not exactly what she had in mind . . .Read by the author! Play on any Kindle device with color and audio support, including Kindle Fire, Kindle for PC or the Kindle app for iOS.“A good giggle. In this day and age, it’s fun to read something so . . . ‘refreshing!’” —Craig Smith, award-winning, international bestselling author of The Wonky Donkey“Wish I had thought of it first!” —Adam Rex, author/illustrator of On Account of the Gum
Tooth And Claw: Star Trek The Next Generation: Tng#60 (Star Trek #60)
by Doranna DurginAssigned to help evacuate the planet Ntigano before the total failure of its sun, the crew of the Starship Enterprise are engaged in delicate negotiations with the only people who can help them: a proud and volatile neighbouring race known as the Tsorans. To assist their efforts, Riker and Worf are assigned a different diplomatic task. As a show of friendship and good faith, they are serving as honor guards to a young Tsoran prince, accompanying him to a royal hunting preserve. There, a combination of technology-damping fields and some of the galaxy's deadliest predators are supposed to test the skills of the young Tsoran noble in the 'kaphoora' - the hunt. When their shuttlecraft crashes inside the preserve, however, what should have been a civilised formality turns into a terrifying struggle for survival. Cut off from both Tsora and the Enterprise, without the benefit of either tricorders or phasers, Riker, Worf and their royal charge must fight for their lives with the only resources they have: spear and bat'leth - tooth and claw.
Tooth and Claw: Star Trek The Next Generation: Tng#60 (Star Trek: The Next Generation #60)
by Doranna DurginNtignano was a populated world with a perfect sun -- until the right technology fell into the wrong hands. Now the sun is failing quickly, and the Starship Enterprise has just one chance to evacuate the þeeing refugees. Captain Jean-Luc Picard must succeed in delicate negotiations with the only people who can help them: a prickly neighboring species known as the Tsorans. To assist in that effort, Commander Will Riker was assigned a very different diplomatic task. As a polite formality and show of good faith, he accompanied a young Tsoran prince to an exclusive hunting preserve. There, technology-damping Þelds and some of the galaxy's deadliest predators were supposed to test the untried noble's ability in the kaphoora -- the hunt. But the shuttlecraft didn't land on Fandre; it crashed. Now, cut off from Tsora and the Enterprise, the survivors of the disaster face the ultimate struggle for survival. Without the aid of tricorders or phasers, Riker, his royal charge, and their would-be rescuers must Þght for their lives with the only weapons they can muster -- spears and bat'leth, tooth and claw.
Tooth and Claw
by Jo WaltonA family of dragons gathers on the occasion of the death of their father, the elder Bon Agornin. As is custom, they must eat the body. But even as Bon's last remains are polished off, his sons and daughters must all jostle for a position in the new hierarchy. While the youngest son seeks greedy remuneration through the courts of law, the eldest son - a dragon of the cloth - agonises over his father's deathbed confession. While one daughter is caught between loyalty to her family by blood and her family by marriage, another daughter follows her heart - only to discover the great cost of true love... Here is a Victorian story of political intrigue, family ties and political intrigue, set in a world of dragons - a world, quite literally, red in tooth and claw. Full of fiery wit, this is a novel unlike any other.
Tooth and Nail
by Craig Dilouie"This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang, not with a whimper, but a slaughter.
Tooth and Nail
by Jennifer SafreyGemma Fae Cross, a tough-girl amateur boxer whose fiancé is running for congress, has just made a startling discovery about herself. She is half faerie -- and not just any faerie, but a tooth faerie! A hybrid of fae and human, Gemma is destined to defend the Olde Way and protect the fae -- who are incapable of committing violence -- from threats to their peaceful and idyllic way of life, which must be maintained by distilling innocence collected from children's baby teeth. But when a threat to the fae mission emerges, Gemma is called upon to protect her heritage, and become a legendary fae warrior... even if it means sacrificing everything she knows about being human!
Tooth and Nail
by Jennifer SafreyGemma Fae Cross, a tough-girl amateur boxer whose fiancé is running for congress, has just made a startling discovery about herself. She is half faerie - and not just any faerie, but a tooth faerie! A hybrid of fae and human, Gemma is destined to defend the Olde Way and protect the fae - who are incapable of committing violence - from threats to their peaceful and idyllic way of life, which must be maintained by distilling innocence collected from children's baby teeth. But when a threat to the fae mission emerges, Gemma is called upon to protect her heritage, and become a legendary fae warrior... even if it means sacrificing everything she knows about being human!
Tooth Bandits: A Branches Book (Stella and the Night Sprites #2)
by Sam HayThe Night Sprites are mischief-making fairy-like creatures that only Stella can see!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Stella has a loose tooth! She hopes her magic glasses will let her meet the Tooth Fairy. But Stella meets Piper, a tooth bandit Night Sprite, instead. Piper rides a glittery scooter and she's sneaky--she swipes the shiny coins the Tooth Fairy leaves behind. Stella has to find a way to keep her own coin safe from Piper! Will she make a magical new friend, too?
The Tooth Fairy (Junior Novelization)
by Helena MayerDerek Thompson is a hard-charging minor league hockey player whose nickname, "The Tooth Fairy," comes from his habit of separating opposing players from their bicuspids. When Derek discourages a youngster he sentenced to one week hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with the requisite wings and magic wand. His initial inhibitions are overcome as Derek slowly adapts to his new position and he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams.
The Tooth Fairy's Royal Visit (Tooth Fairy #2)
by Peter BentlyThe Tooth Fairy meets the Royal Family in this hilarious rhyming sequel to The Tooth Fairy's Christmas from Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently and Garry Parsons, bestselling illustrator of The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas.The prince has lost his first tooth! He's asleep in his bedroom in the palace ... but the palace is enormous! Will the Tooth Fairy ever find him? And meanwhile can she help find another set of important royal teeth that have gone missing?!Praise for The Tooth Fairy's Christmas:'Garry Parsons does the both characters proud with his swirling, atmospheric illustrations.' - Independent'Lots of fun for young children' - Angels and Urchins
A Tooth for a Fang (Leader Murders #1)
by Liv OlteanoLeader Murders: Case OneThree days. Three dead bodies. One newly turned, broken-hearted lycan tracker to figure out the connection. The one summer Rick Barton takes a vacation, all hell breaks loose. Running from an abusive relationship leads him into the arms of hard-nosed lycan Travis Chandler, who gives him little choice but to become a lycan too and join the Paranormal Bureau of Investigation. Out of options, Rick joins the weird organization, expecting some two weeks of training and an adjustment period. Tough luck, he doesn't get either. On his first day, his new partner offers to promote him to field agent if they get mated--less time wasted on training, more time on the field, and considering Rick is the only tracker the Bureau has on hand when a wave of strange murders hits the community, time is of the essence. Someone's killing the leaders of the paranormal world and mutilating the bodies. Investigating and tracking clues is enough of a challenge, and Rick must contend with an impatient Council, Travis's advances, and actually adjusting to being a lycan. Only one thing is certain: Rick's new life promises plenty of interesting adventures--as long as he can survive.
Toots and the Upside-Down House
by Carol HughesAfter her mother's death, Toots discovers an upside-down world in her house with the help of the unusual fairy Olive. Toots embarks on a journey to help the fairies overcome the rule of Jack Frost and the house goblins.
Toots Underground
by Carol HughesToots is having the worst spring vacation ever. She should be spending every minute playing with her best friend Jemma, but they're having a fight. And there's something wrong with Toots's garden-it's April, but none of the flowers have come up, and the branches of the chestnut tree are still bare. Toots sometimes hears mocking laughter in the wind. If only she could talk to Jemma about it. . . .In this magical sequel to Toots and the Upside-Down House, author Carol Hughes explores the meaning of true friendship and the healing power of forgiveness.From the Hardcover edition.
Top Emperor of Martial Arts: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Xiao QianThe great Dao was invisible, the great Dao merciless.This young man, Chu Yan, had a heart of innocence. For the sake of this dream, he would destroy all mountains and rivers, destroy 3000 worlds, and finally become a Celestial Emperor.
Top Emperor of Martial Arts: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xiao QianThe great Dao was invisible, the great Dao merciless.This young man, Chu Yan, had a heart of innocence. For the sake of this dream, he would destroy all mountains and rivers, destroy 3000 worlds, and finally become a Celestial Emperor.
Top Emperor of Martial Arts: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Xiao QianThe great Dao was invisible, the great Dao merciless.This young man, Chu Yan, had a heart of innocence. For the sake of this dream, he would destroy all mountains and rivers, destroy 3000 worlds, and finally become a Celestial Emperor.
Top Emperor of Martial Arts: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Xiao QianThe great Dao was invisible, the great Dao merciless.This young man, Chu Yan, had a heart of innocence. For the sake of this dream, he would destroy all mountains and rivers, destroy 3000 worlds, and finally become a Celestial Emperor.
Top Emperor of Martial Arts: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Xiao QianThe great Dao was invisible, the great Dao merciless.This young man, Chu Yan, had a heart of innocence. For the sake of this dream, he would destroy all mountains and rivers, destroy 3000 worlds, and finally become a Celestial Emperor.
Top Emperor of Martial Arts: Volume 16 (Volume 16 #16)
by Xiao QianThe great Dao was invisible, the great Dao merciless.This young man, Chu Yan, had a heart of innocence. For the sake of this dream, he would destroy all mountains and rivers, destroy 3000 worlds, and finally become a Celestial Emperor.
Top Emperor of Martial Arts: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Xiao QianThe great Dao was invisible, the great Dao merciless.This young man, Chu Yan, had a heart of innocence. For the sake of this dream, he would destroy all mountains and rivers, destroy 3000 worlds, and finally become a Celestial Emperor.