Thirteen yearold Chase and his dad are "storm runners", traveling across the country chasing hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. When disaster strikes, Chase's dad is always ready to lend a hand. . . Or so it seems. In the aftermath of the hurricane of the century, chase realizes his "disaster hunter" dad isn't the hero he makes himself out to be. It's up to Chase to do the right thing and rescue the father he once knew.
Chase and his friends Nicole and Rashawn made it to the safety of Nicole's family's farm, the winter home of the Rossi Brothers Circus, but the flood waters are rising and they need to reach higher ground. The lions have escaped their cages and an unpredictable jaguar is on the loose. Have chase and his friends lived through a terrifying night only to face a new danger?
The adventures aren't over yet for Chase Masters and his dad. In this third installment, Chase heads south of the border with his friend Nicole Rossi to track down the Rossi Brothers Circus lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes and all after a massive earthquake hits Mexico. With a volcano threatening to erupt as a result of the disaster, Chase has never faced such a serious threat to his survival!
A terrible storm is brewing, and the tide is rising quickly. Meanwhile, Misty-the famous mare of Chincoteague-is about to give birth! Will Misty and her baby survive? This is the thrilling story of how a hurricane destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them. Misty of Chincoteague (RB# 94943) has been delighting millions since its publication in 1947. Like the favorite classic, this sequel features siblings Paul and Maureen Beebe's special relationship with their ponies, and is filled with fascinating horse lore and amusing regional color. Both books are richly narrated by John McDonough, whose talent for conveying genuine emotion greatly enhances their drama. Marguerite Henry is the Newbery Medal-winning author of many beloved horse stories, including King of the Wind, and Justin Morgan Had a Horse.
Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Hear about a girl who trains her puppy how to behave and the adventures of Spot, along with other stories about animals.
Stories include: A Snail Tale by Roger Williamson, Animal Talk by Janet Collins, Bedtime in the Barnyard by Dianne Moritz, Crickets (Crash!) and a Birthday Bash by Michelle L. Brown, Edward the Frog by Diana Logue, Feeding Fuzzy Tail by Marianne Mitchell, Goose Says Good-Bye by Debra Friedland Katz, Hermit Crabs and a Banana Moon by Dagmar Kost, King of All Animals by Vashanti Rahaman, Lizard Problems by Jacqueline Adams, and more!
Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn about the sound of raindrops and how forest animals prepare for the onset of winter, along with other stories about nature.
Stories include: A Walk in the Popcorn Rain by Beverly Capozzoli, Beach Day by Dianne Moritz, Celebrating Earth Day by John A. Foster, Duck Pins by Kerry R. McGee, Green Thumb by Diana R. Jenkins, Hiding in the Snow by Marianne Mitchell, I Smell Rain by Gay Kamber Seltzer, One Froggy Night by Chris Eboch, Sounds Like Maple Syrup by Sheri Doyle, Tornado Coming by Dick Donley, and more!
From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk comes the story of four kids who form an alternative Scout troop that shakes up their sleepy Florida town.
'Writing with wry restraint that's reminiscent of Kate DiCamillo... a beautiful tale of the value of friendship against unconquerable odds.' --Kirkus Reviews (starred review!)
When three very different girls find a mysterious invitation to a lavish mansion, the promise of adventure and mischief is too intriguing to pass up.
Ofelia Castillo (a budding journalist), Aster Douglas (a bookish foodie), and Cat Garcia (a rule-abiding birdwatcher) meet the kid behind the invite, Lane DiSanti, and it isn't love at first sight. But they soon bond over a shared mission to get the Floras, their local Scouts, to ditch an outdated tradition. In their quest for justice, independence, and an unforgettable summer, the girls form their own troop and find something they didn't know they needed: sisterhood.
Es ist so weit: Elli macht sich mit Leonardo und Huhn Ente auf den Weg nach Venedig. Dort will sie die Aufnahmeprüfung an der magischen Eisakademie bestehen. Elli macht es Spaß, mit Kindern aus der ganzen Welt zu lernen. Nur Fabio nervt. Als er ihr vor der Prüfung einen Streich spielt, mischt Elli aus Rache ein magisches Eis zusammen. Fabio blamiert sich ziemlich. Doch was, wenn die Lehrer von Ellis Aktion erfahren? Alle wissen, dass magische Experimente an der Akademie streng verboten sind ...
Strider has a new habit. Whenever we stop, he places his paw on my foot. It isn't an accident because he always does it. I like to think he doesn't want to leave me.
Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can. He's a dog that loves to run; because of Strider, Leigh Botts finds himself running -- well enough to join the school track team. Strider changes Leigh on the inside, too, as he finally begins to accept his parents' divorce and gets to know a redheaded girl he's been admiring. With Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope.
The death of Balzurth is at hand . . .
Misplaced Trust
Nath Dragon journeys with his brother, Lord Darkken and elven love, Maefon, to retrieve the highly coveted dragon ore. Darkken shares his plans for Nalzambor's future, convincing Nath, that the world is not meant for dragons, and that they are the true evolution of the new order. Nath has his doubts, but helps see his brothers plot through.
Friends must align at all costs
Slivver, Elween, and Brenwar align all of the forces they can muster to track Nath down, before Darkken leads them all to a perilous end. Who can Nath trust? Darkken, his brother, or his friends? Can he make the right decision for himself in the end?
Striker’s Rescue Farm brings to life the the magic of farm animals in the UK, taking you on a journey with regional voices and words. A perfect bedtime story for children aged 3-8.
Featuring football mad goats from Essex, northern sheep who can’t make their minds up, scared rabbits from Northern Ireland whose best friend is a brave ginger Mancunian cat, opera loving cows from the southwest and Welsh piglets who can’t get to sleep. Plus some very bossy Scottish chickens, a lazy, posh pony, a confused donkey from the Midlands and finally the boss of them all, Striker the Dog.
Stuart Little is a shy, philosophical mouse witha big heart and a taste for adventure. He also happens to be the second son born to the Littles, a human family living in New York City. In spite of his dimunuitive statue-barely two inches tall--Stuart enjoys life in the big city. He rides a Fifth Avenue bus and even wins a sailboat race in Central Park. But Stuart's greatest adventure begins when he decides to find his best friend, Margalo, the pretty bird who once lived in the Little's house until a hungry neighbor cat scared her away. Stuart hits the open road, heading north in his tiny car, eager for any sight of Margalo. And like any good traveler, he doesn't forget to enjoy the surprising detours in his path.
Filled with warth, wit, and wonder, Stuart Little is a timeless tale that speaks to the heroic spirit in all of us--no matter what our size.
