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Adventure Cat! (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
by Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldJoin three fantastic felines as they embark on the adventures of their (nine) lives in this colorful Chapters book, filled with photos and fun facts. <P><P>Meet Dusty, a Siamese cat who gives the phrase "cat burglar" new meaning. Take to the seas with Skatty, a sailor and cat hero. And trek across the United States with Vladimir, a real-life cat explorer! <P><P>These amazing--and TRUE--stories are sure to keep cat lovers and adventure fans on the edge of their seats.
Adventure Gold: Adventures of Dusty Sourdough, Book 3
by Glen GuyThe current was pulling at Dusty's legs. It was a sucking feeling and he knew that it was about to pull him under. There wasn't a thing he could do to stop it. The cold was numbing and his arms felt like lead. He struggled for one last deep breath as the surging water pulled him down. Down into what he thought would be his watery grave.
Adventure In Bear Tooth Mountains
by Johnnie Tuitel Sharon E. Lamson<P>A three-family Christmas holiday promises hours of skiing, hiking and relaxing in the scenic Bear Tooth Mountains of Montana. At Eagle Mount, Johnnie learns how people with disabilities can snow ski and enjoy other activities. <P>But this isn't the only discovery he and his friends make. An abandoned shack near a deserted ghost town, a snowmobile chase and a blizzard provide a chilling adventures that tests the childrens' courage and survival skills.
Adventure in the Haunted House
by Page McBrierWhile Oliver cat-sits for a vacationing friend, the cat runs off and gets lost in a haunted house. Dogs. Snakes. Gerbils. Ducks. Animals are Oliver Moffitt's business, and there is no pet-care job he can't handle. So it should be no problem for him to take care of Princess Fluffy, a friend's pampered cat. Unfortunately, the life of a pet-care expert is never so simple. It's bad enough when Princess Fluffy gets loose and disappears inside a spooky, boarded-up house. But when Oliver hears a ghostly sound from inside the "empty" house, he calls on his friends to help him find the missing cat. And that's when the funny--and scary--adventures really begin! Pictures are described. Ages 7-12
Adventure in the Wilderness: The Journey to Cincinnati's Frontier (Barbour Book's The American Adventure, Book #13)
by Veda Boyd JonesEverything is changing. Betsy Miller and her cousin, George Lankford, are moving with their families to the river city of Cincinnati, a journey that will take weeks of traveling on ships, wagons, and flatboats. As they explore America's big cities, meet a Native American, foil a thief's plans, and narrowly escape drowning, Betsy and George just can't seem to get along. Facing one adventure after another in the wilderness, will Betsy and George ever learn to work together?
Adventure Island Complete 14-Book Collection
by Helen MossFrom finding hidden treasure to outwitting art thieves, no mystery is too big and no criminal too cunning for friends, Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift the dog. Together the gang have exciting adventures on the Cornish coast - whether it's investigating a sinister phantom in THE MYSTERY OF THE MIDNIGHT GHOST or catching an unsual suspect in THE MYSTERY OF THE VANISHING SKELETON. Secret rooms, hidden caves and ancient treasures abound as the friends take on one intriguing case after another.You can help solve all the mysteries with this complete collection of fourteen fabulous adventures in one book!
The Adventure of a Lifetime
by Ravina ThakkarWhat happens when the story comes to life? Nine-year-old Betty Hilmar thinks her life couldn't possibly be more boring. That's why she's always reading her favorite book, Amber the Brave. Amber gets to battle supervillians, slay dragons, and have incredible adventures that Betty only dreams of. But everything changes when Betty receives a mysterious new book. Suddenly, Betty finds herself in the middle of one of Amber's top secret missions. Together, she and Amber must stop the evil Doctor Sly from taking over the world, and as they race from one danger to the next, Betty learns that being a sidekick is no piece of cake.
The Adventure of the Cardboard Box: Revised Edition Of Original Version (Classics To Go)
by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleA Sherlock Holmes mystery with an edge. Two gruesome ears are sent in a cardboard box to an elderly woman. The police are called and Lestrade calls in Sherlock Holmes with Watson tagging along.
The Adventure of the Dying Detective (Classics To Go)
by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleDr. Watson is called to 221b Baker Street to check on Holmes, who is apparently dying of a rare Asian disease contracted while he was on a case. Watson is shocked, having heard nothing about his friend’s illness. Mrs. Hudson says that he has neither eaten nor drunk anything in three days. Upon arriving, Watson finds Holmes in his bed looking very ill and gaunt indeed, and Holmes proceeds to make several odd demands of Watson. He is not to come near Holmes, for the illness is highly contagious. He will seek no help save from the man whom Holmes names. He will wait until six o’clock before Holmes names him. When Watson objects and tries to leave for help, Holmes musters enough strength to leap out of bed, and lock the door, taking the key. So, Watson is forced to wait. Holmes seems delirious at times. Watson examines several objects in Holmes’s room while he waits. Holmes has a fit when Watson touches one item, a little black and white ivory box with a sliding lid. Holmes orders him to put it down, explaining that he does not like his things touched. At six o’clock, Holmes tells Watson to turn the gaslight on, but only half-full. He then tells him to fetch Mr. Culverton Smith of 13 Lower Burke Street. Oddly, he also tells Watson to be sure that he and Smith return to Baker Street separately. Smith is not a doctor but is supposedly an expert on the illness that ails Holmes. Also, Holmes explains that Smith does not particularly like him, for Holmes once cast the suspicion for Smith's nephew’s murder on him… (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
Adventure of the Goblin Dog
by Enid BlytonAdventure of the Goblin Dog is a stand-alone Magic Faraway Tree adventure by the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton.Discover the magic! Travel to the top of the Magic Faraway Tree with Peter and Mary on their quest to rescue a princess.Back in print for the first time in a generation, this is a wonderful introduction to the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Explore Fairyland in this magical story, where you'll encounter the Goblin Dog, rescue a princess and visit the Land of Storytellers. This story first appeared in 1936 and was made part of the Magic Faraway Tree world in 1952, featuring different children discovering the Faraway Tree. The Magic Faraway Tree series is one of Enid Blyton's best-loved and most enduring creations.***The Magic Faraway Tree ®, Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
The Adventure of the Red Circle: Revised Edition Of Original Version (Classics To Go)
by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleSherlock Holmes is approached by Mrs. Hudson to assist a friend of hers. The lady also lets furnished rooms and is now worried about what one of her boarders may be up to. The man had come to her 10 days before and paid her an exorbitant amount to ensure complete privacy during his stay. His meals are left outside his door and no one enters the room. Now the landlady can't sleep at night wondering what the person is up to. Based on the available information, it's apparent to Holmes that the lodger is an Italian gentleman who had recently arrived from New York City. Knowing of recent crimes there, Holmes soon knows the man's identity and that he is running away from the head of a sinister group known as the Red Circle...
The Adventure of the Red Circle (Classics To Go)
by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleMrs. Warren, a landlady, comes to 221B Baker Street with some questions about her lodger. A heavily bearded man, who spoke good but accented eng came to her and offered double her usual rent on the condition that he get the room on his own terms. He went out the first night that he was there, and came back after midnight when the rest of the household had gone to bed. Since then, neither Mrs. Warren, her husband, or their servant girl have seen him. The lodger insisted on having the Daily Gazette every morning, and sometimes requested other things. All requests were printed on a slip of paper left on a chair outside the room where meals were also left. Mrs. Warren has brought some spent matches and a cigarette end from her lodger, hoping that Holmes can read something from them. It is clear that the cigarette has been smoked without a holder, which is quite unusual for a man with whiskers. He also eats very little, and never receives visitors or messages… (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
Adventure on the Wilderness Road 1775 (American Sisters)
by Laurie LawlorEveryone warns of Indian ambushes as Elizabeth Pogue, her nine-year-old sister, Martha, and their family begin the dangerous trip on foot to Daniel Boone's new settlement in Kentucky But the only thing bothering Elizabeth is her bratty younger sister, Martha -- until she disappears. Then, without thinking, Elizabeth races into the savage wilderness to find the sister she tried not to love. . . .
Adventure on Treasure Island (Pokémon Chapter Books)
by Jeanette LaneThe new Pokémon are here, and kids gotta catch 'em all! This title features the cool Alola Pokémon from Nintendo DS games, Pokémon Sun & Moon.There's so much to explore in Alola! Ash and Pikachu are visiting one of the tropical islands off Melemele's coast. There they discover all sorts of new and interesting Pokémon. But these new Pokémon can be a bit tricky! Can Ash and Pikachu rescue a mysterious Alolan Water-type... and persuade a mischievous new Pokémon to join their team? This illustrated chapter book is based on a thrilling three-part Pokémon Sun & Moon storyline that can be seen on Netflix.
Adventure Time (Ice King #1)
by Natalie Andrewson Emily Partridge Prana Naujokaitis<p>What's to Love: The Ice King is probably one of the most tragic and hilarious characters in the Land of Ooo, but we've never had the chance to really focus exclusively on him before. Now we're taking a look at just what makes the Ice King tick!What It Is: Ice King wakes up one morning to find Gunter missing and a ransom note from someone called Dark Magister Templi Marble! Panicking over his sweet Gunter, Ice King goes to Wizard City to find help and discovers the coolest, most intimidating secret society of wizards who are also looking for Marble. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time: The Flip Side (Klaus #1 - 6)
by Wook Jin Clark Paul Tobin Colleen Coover<p>Finn is suffering from Quest Deficiency and needs his pals to help him find a righteous quest that will fulfill all his adventuring needs! The back of a questing board might seem like the easiest answer, but our hero is about to find out that the easy way out can create a ton of trouble. It's a race against time as Finn and his merry band of questing cohorts fight to complete this switch-a-roo of a mission before the land of Ooo completely destroys itself. Collects the complete miniseries. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time: Finn (Adventure Time)
by Zac Gorman Nolan Woodard Jeremy Lawson Lisa Moore Braden Lamb Shelli Paroline Antonio Sandoval Phillip Kennedy Johnson Noelle Stevenson Luke Pearson Roger Langridge Paul Pope Ben Passmore Ryan North Jeffrey Brown Jorge Corona Pendleton WardIt’s Adventure Time with Finn and you! Embark on the most mathematical journey imaginable by diving into tales all about your favorite human in the Land of Ooo. From playing retro board games to facing down foes, Adventure Time: Finn collects all the stories that make the Eisner Award-winning series perfect for fans of all ages. Join an all-star cast of creators including Paul Pope (Batman: Year 100), Luke Pearson (Hilda), Noelle Stevenson (Nimona), and more in this timeless collection of Finn’s greatest Adventure Time stories.
Adventure Time: Marceline and the Scream Queens (Klaus #1)
by Meredith Gran<p>Thanks to a newfound interest in music, Princess Bubblegum joins Marceline's paranormal rock band for a tour across the land of Ooo! But when they're threatened by everything from scenesters to beasts born of self-doubt, can they make it to the RADDEST GIG EVER in time?! <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (Klaus #1)
by Kate Leth Lucy Knisley Noelle Stevenson Natasha Allegri<p>Join Cake the Cat and Fionna the Human in this totally algebraic new adventure, written and drawn by FIONNA AND CAKE creator and ADVENTURE TIME storyboard artist Natasha Allegri! When Fionna rescues a feral flame boy from a pack of wild fire lions, it starts her on a quest she'll never forget... Collects the full mini series. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time: Candy Capers (Klaus #1 - 6)
by Ian McGinty Ananth Panagariya Yuko Ota<p>FINN AND JAKE ARE MISSING?! It's a dark day in Ooo, but fear not, Candy Kingdom-Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun will...protect...you? Desperate times call for desperate measures and Princess Bubblegum has no choice but to turn to the gummiest of gumshoes. Peppermint Butler is on the case, and with Cinnamon Bun's complete lack of keen deductive skills, they just might have a chance at navigating Ooo's shadowy underbelly and locating everyone's favorite heroes... Collects the complete miniseries. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time: Ice King (Adventure Time: Ice King #1)
by Prana Naujokaitis Emily Partridge Natalie AndrewsonIce King might be the pro when it comes to kidnapping princesses but he finds himself on the other side of things when he wakes up to find his faithful companion, Gunther the penguin, has been taken! It's a high flying adventure as Ice King looks for help in the wackiest of places, tries to be cool, and learns something new about himself along the way. Adventure Time storyboard artist Emily Partridge and writer Pranas Naujokaitis (Uncle Grandpa) weave an enchanting tale about friendship and understanding with illustrations by Natalie Andrewson that show the beauty behind ice puns.
Adventure Time: Banana Guard Academy (Banana Guard Academy)
by Kent Osborne Mad Rupert<p>The times, they are a-changin' in the land of Ooo! When Princess Bubblegum declares the Banana Guard Academy open to all citizens, the varied denizens of the Candy Kingdom can't wait to sign up. The new recruits may not be strong...or fast...or smart...or Bananas...but they do have dreams. Will those dreams be enough to help Peppermint Butler, Mr. Cupcake, and Tree Trunks survive Commandant Banana Guard's brutal boot camp? We'll see... <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time: Banana Guard Academy #2 (Banana Guard Academy #2)
by Kent Osborne Mad Rupert<p>Root Beer Guy has his first class of Banana Guard recruits and it's time to send them to boot camp. With the Head Banana Guard looking over his new class, what could possibly go wrong? Unfortunately, these Bananas are a little more than bruised by this new class and they're not going to make it easy. Will Gingerbread Muto, Tree Trunks, Gum Drop Lass, Peppermint Butler, and Mr. Cupcake make it through? <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time: Banana Guard Academy #3 (Banana Guard Academy #3)
by Kent Osborne Mad Rupert<p>The Banana Guard trainees get a well-deserved R&R and they are going to make the most of their time. Too bad a flat tire is going to get in the way of that. It's a crazy weekend for these cadets and it looks like it's only going to get worse-the Ice King wants to help! <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift #5 (of 6) (Marceline Gone Adrift #1 - 6)
by Carey Pietsch Meredith Gran<p>Marceline is on a rampage for mysterious reasons, and the kingdom of Ooo is desperately scrambling to stop her. In trying to save both Ooo and Marceline herself, Princess Bubblegum accidentally propels Marceline into the farthest reaches of space and strips her of her powers! Guilt-ridden, Princess Bubblegum sets off on a space rescue that'll test the power of her mind...as well as the power of friendship. Collects the complete six-issue limited series. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>