A heart-warming and achingly relevant story about elephant conservation, from picture book legend, Michael Foreman.
Noa loves to watch the elephants play in the water near his small village in East Africa. One day tragedy strikes and the baby is left all alone, his mother killed by poachers.
When Noa and his village adopt the lonely orphan, a beautiful friendship is born. Until one stormy night when Noa may need his friend to save him too…
In Association with Tusk, the African wildlife conservation charity, HarperCollins Children’s Books is proud to draw attention to the plight of the elephants through award-winning and bestselling Michael Foreman’s gripping tale of survival and friendship.
Perfect for children of all ages to share with their families and learn about the the environment and the importance of preserving remarkable world we live in.
Questions can be tricky things. Everyone has their own way of dealing with them. India Tompkins can charm her way out of answering most of them. Finn Tompkins is too quiet to be asked in the first place. And Mouse Tompkins? She's a genius-she's used to having all the answers.
But when they find themselves trapped in Falling Bird-a city seemingly without logic-the Tompkins kids are facing a whole slew of impossible questions, all demanding answers, and not even Mouse knows how to solve these.
How do you find your way home when you aren't even on the map? What's the fastest way to wrap your brain around a problem when time itself keeps getting away from you? And if your life at home wasn't perfect, can you be sure you really want to go back?
No Morning After by Arthur C. Clarke
'But this is terrible!' said the Supreme Scientist. 'Surely there is something we can do!'
'Yes, Your Cognizance, but it will be extremely difficult. The planet is more than 500 light–years away, and it is very hard to maintain contact. However, we believe we can establish a bridgehead. Unfortunately, that is not the only problem. So far, we've been unable to communicate with these beings. Their telepathic powers are exceedingly rudimentary–perhaps even non-existent. And if we cannot talk to them, there is no way in which we can help.'
There was a long mental silence while the Supreme Scientist analyzed the situation and arrived, as he always did, at the correct answer.
Wallace Wallace hates the book, Old Shep, My Pal. His reasons? It's boring, and he's tired of dog stories because the dog always dies. In his book report he writes that his favorite part is on the last page where it says, "The End". Forced into detention, Wallace has a chance to witness rehearsals for the school play --which happens to be Old Shep, My Pal. Watching the drama take shape, he can't help but make suggestions. All the play needs is a Rollerblading dog catcher, a stuffed animal glued to a remote-controlled car, a moped disguised as a Harley, and some choreographed dance numbers with live rock tunes. Award-winning author Gordon Korman published his first book at age 12. Since then, he has applied his uproarious sense of humor to more than 30 novels, such as The Chicken Doesn't Skate and The Twinkie Squad. A skilled group of narrators captures every colorful character in this hilarious romp.
For the last decade the Nikolas and Company series has earned over a thousand reviews averaging 4 stars across multiple online platforms and libraries. This audio adventure is perfect for that young reader who loves fantasy and adventure.
Sometime in the near future, Earth is going to end. Fourteen-year old Nick Lyons and his friends fear the deadly geneva virus, live under the ever-watchful eye of the nannydrones, and fight to stay out of the US’s many refugee camps. Nick’s grandfather and his mysterious wheelchair bound friend offer an escape to a better world: Möon. This fantastic world is teeming with life-breathing airships, mysterious volcano born nymphs, fire-breathing winged lions, and magic at the tip of your tongue. Nick convinces his friends to journey to this new world, promising a better life. But when a dark creature begins to stalk Nick’s friends, he soon discovers the fantastic can be more perilous than the future.
When you buy The Merman and The Moon Forgotten, you’ll experience Nick's boisterous and heart-felt adventure as he seeks to save his friends and a race of moon-dwelling merfolk. If the kids from Stranger Things’ took a fantastic journey to the moon, you’d get Nikolas and Company.
'As an adult, I love this series, the characters, the plot twists. I haven't enjoyed a fantasy series this much since I read Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. I've already added you my list of favorite authors.' - Reehya Bagwandin
Review from my 13-year old daughter:
'This was an imaginative, well-written novel similar to the Hitchhiker's Guide books and was a pleasure to read. The author did a good job and hopefully has more in store.' Sara Grace
'Nikolas and company is the best book I've ever read. It was full of surprises that kept me on the edge, it also full of awkward moments that made me laugh.' - J-Man
Ein Kinderbuch voller Abenteuer auf hoher See: Niki befindet sich plötzlich als Kapitänstochter inmitten einer wilden Schlacht auf einem Schiff. Der Seeräuber Roccadura hat das Schiff überfallen und den Kapitän sowie alle Matrosen gefangen. Nur Niki und der Schiffsjunge Konny konnten entkommen und retten im letzten Augenblick den Kapitän. Ein spannendes Degenduell beginnt zwischen dem Kapitän und dem Piraten. Doch dann wacht Niki auf einmal auf... War alles nur ein Traum?
A breathtaking picture book by award-winning author Ari Berk, illustrated by mega-bestseller Loren Long, about a young bat setting off into the world using only his good sense! Sense is the song you sing out into the world, and the song the world sings back to you. With these words, Chiro's mother sends him off into the night for the first time alone. It's an adventure, but how will he find his way? And how will he find his way home? As the young bat discovers, navigating the world around him is easy as long as he uses his good sense. This beautiful and touching coming-of-age story, with mesmerizing artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long and lyrical text from Ari Berk, conveys a heartwarming and universal message: No matter how far away you go, you can always find your way home.
Following the shocking events of Never Say Die, Alex Rider's world has changed: his biggest enemy, the evil organization Scorpia, has been destroyed. Alex is hoping his life can finally go back to normal, that he can go to school and spend time with his friends--but very quickly everything changes. A new and dangerous criminal organization--Nightshade--is rising.
When Alex discovers they've planned a mysterious attack on London, he will stop at nothing to take them down. But protecting his home city means facing off a ruthless new enemy and putting his life at stake, again. And this time, there's no one to save him if he makes a mistake.
Nightmares! The Sleepwalker Tonic is the sequel to the hilariously scary New York Times bestselling novel Nightmares! by multitalented actor Jason Segel and bestselling author Kirsten Miller. You thought the nightmares were over? You better keep the lights on! Charlie Laird has a dream life. 1) He has a weirdo stepmom who runs an herbarium. 2) He lives in a purple mansion with a portal to the Netherworld. 3) Since they escaped from the Netherworld, he and his best friends have been sleeping like babies. But Charlie can 't shake the feeling that something strange is afoot. Charlotte 's herbarium used to be one of the busiest stores in Cypress Creek. Now her loyal following is heading to Orville Falls for their herbal potions. Weirder, though, Orville Falls is suddenly filled with . . . zombies? At least, they sure look like the walking dead. Rumor has it that no one 's sleeping in Orville Falls. And Charlie knows what that means. Things are getting freaky again. Praise for the Nightmares! Series'Charlie Laird, who learns fear will eat you alive if you feed it, makes an impression, and...readers will want to accompany him again.' The New York Times Book Review'A touching comical saga...about facing things that go bump in the night.' US Weekly'Coraline meets Monsters, Inc. in this delightfully entertaining offering from actor [Jason] Segel and co-author [Kirsten] Miller.' Publishers Weekly'Comical antics, cartoonish spot illustrations, and creepy villains make for quite an entertaining read.' Booklist'Succeeds at scaring and amusing in equal measure . . . Sweet, charming, and imaginative.' Kirkus Reviews 'An engaging and creative story...woven with a generous amount [of] humor.' VOYA'There's humor and a fairly high ick-factor.' School Library Journal'Cleverly crafted...This novel presents just the right mix of 'scary and humorous.'' ILA Literacy DailyFrom the Hardcover edition.
ANew York TimesBestseller written and narrated by Jason Segel! Jason Segel, multitalented actor, writer, and musician, teams up withNew York Timesbestselling author Kirsten Miller for the hilariously frightening, middle-grade novelNightmares!,the first audiobook in a trilogy about a boy named Charlie and a group of kids who must face their fears to save their town. Sleeping has never been so scary. And now waking up is even worse! Charlie Laird has several problems. 1. His dad married a woman he is sure moonlights as a witch. 2. He had to move into her purple mansion, which is NOT a place you want to find yourself after dark. 3.He can 't remember the last time sleeping wasn 't a nightmarish prospect. Like even a nap. What Charlie doesn 't know is that his problems are about to get a whole lot more real. Nightmares can ruin a good night 's sleep, but when they start slipping out of your dreams and into the waking world that 's a line that should never be crossed. And when your worst nightmares start to come true...well, that 's something only Charlie can face. And he 's going to need all the help he can get, or it might just be lights-out for Charlie Laird. For good.
When Charlie Benjamin sleeps, monsters wake up.
It's hard to fit in when your nightmares open portals to the Netherworld, where horrible creatures live-like the class 3 Netherstalker that invaded a sleepover and tried to eat the other children. Luckily there's a place for Charlie-the Nightmare Academy. Built from wrecked ships set in the branches of the world's most incredible tree fort, the Academy trains people to use their unique gifts to fight the monsters that rush in when the lights go out. But Charlie is far more powerful than anyone ever imagined, and his entrance exam opens a portal straight to the heart of the Netherworld, where ultimate evil plots Earth's destruction. He'll need all his cleverness-and the help of his new friends-to save himself and his family and to put these bad boys to bed once and for all. The monsters under your bed are real!
But never fear-the Nightmare Academy will train Nethermancers and Banishers like you to destroy them!
