With a dash of Lemony Snicket, a dollop of the Addams Family, and a hearty dose of adventure, New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd introduces a new series about seven strange and adventurous siblings who tackle problems together-even when their new neighbors try to tear them apart.
Filled with mystery, humor, and adventure, the first book in this new trilogy is an unforgettable tale of adventure, family, and finding the courage to face any problem heart-first.
When the Problim children's ramshackle bungalow in the Swampy Woods goes kaboom, the seven siblings-each born on a different day of the week-have to move into their grandpa's bizarre old mansion in Lost Cove. No problem! For the Problim children, every problem is a gift!
But rumors about their family run rampant in the small town: tales of a bitter feud, a hidden treasure, and a certain kind of magic lingering in the halls of #7 Main Street. Their neighbors, the O'Pinions, will do anything to find the secrets lurking inside the Problim household-including sending the seven children to seven different houses on seven different continents!
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Sacrifice Box by Martin Stewart, read by Christos Lawton.
Sep, Arkle, Mack, Lamb and Hadley: five friends thrown together one hot, sultry summer. When they discover an ancient stone box hidden in the forest, they decide to each make a sacrifice: something special to them, committed to the box for ever. And they make a pact: they will never return to the box at night; they'll never visit it alone; and they'll never take back their offerings.
Four years later, a series of strange and terrifying events take place. Someone broke the rules, and now everyone has to pay.
But how much are they willing to sacrifice?
Three adventure kids' stories in one brief bundle.
Story 1: Alwyn is a little lonely in his tiny house in the northern part of the country. Snow is everywhere, and he is bored out of his mind. His only buddy, Timber, a husky dog, keeps him company. But he still wants something else, someone to talk to or play with in a different way. That’s why Alwyn builds a snowman and makes it come alive. With a pumpkin on its head, the snowman leads him into dangerous places, and with his snowball-throwing skills, he is a handy colleague on a life-threatening journey. Hear about skeletons, ghosts, a snowman, and other mystical creatures in this action-packed adventure.
Story 2: When an evil mage leaves the city hall and swears in his wrath that he will avenge himself, Quedo and Arnoud are worried. They come up with a solution to the problem though: robots. These friendly giants will protect the civilians in Oracle City from zombies or any other creatures, right? Or will they? Find out more about these robots and what they mean to the people in this city.
Story 3: Oliver the Ocelot loves fish. He tries to catch some, but he isn’t any good at it. It doesn’t help either that another ocelot is mocking him. But when he meets a boy who is fishing with a fishing rod in the same river, he teams up and becomes his best buddy. Together, they go on a journey and face green monsters and dangerous, rocky canyons. Both Oliver and Mason bring out the best in each other’s character as they have fun and are confronted with the dangers of the wild.
Three awesome short stories in one bundle.
Story One: Jenny is surrounded by guys at work. They brag and rub it in her face that she is cannot do the same things they can. But even though this brave young lady can't stand it and accepts their challenge to beat them in whatever they suggest, she quickly finds out that she can't do everything. However, she can do some things that her male colleagues are terrible at, and she is about to show them. Not only that, but her fighting skills protect them from the zombies that enter the city. Hear about a young lady who struggles with demeaning coworkers and discovers her true talents.
Story Two: Officer Trevor is put on a secret assignment to find out who or what has been breaking into the bureau's storage room. He starts a search that leads him to an evil villain, a shooting, and a massive ghost attack on the city. Will Trevor and the commissioner be able to save the city from a terrible fate? Quickly start listening to this action-packed book.
Story Three: Jace and Synthia are a normal couple with regular problems. Cynthia gets suspicious when Jace goes to another woman, but their argument will have to wait, because they are being attacked by zombies! The invasion hits the village hard, and the only way out they see, is to hide in a secret tunnel underneath the homes. Other adventures await as they bump into someone else who has discovered the tunnel. Hear about this zombie story and a young married couple who helps each other survive.
Robots guard the city, but can they protect the citizens from all creatures?
When an evil mage leaves the city hall and swears in his wrath that he will avenge himself, Quedo and Arnoud are worried. They come up with a solution to the problem, though: robots. These friendly giants will protect the civilians in Oracle City from zombies or any other creatures, right? Or will they?
Find out more about these robots and what they mean to the people in this city.
Do you know every nook and cranny of your neighborhood? How about UNDER your neighborhood?Do you let your kids walk home from school? It's just a few blocks, right? What lurks in the shadows? In the bushes? Or scarier yet, under the bushes? Or is it all just happy-go-lucky Huckleberry Finn and exploring and adventuring in your own neighborhood? When do you know the difference? Maybe your kids know. Maybe they don't. How will you learn? It began as a simple walk home, the same one we did every day after school. But our dog's ball went into something of a hole, or was it a cave? Maybe a tunnel. But are there tunnels in the city? The ball was pretty close to the entrance, but just far enough to be a little spooky. Should we just forget it? WARNING TO PARENTS: there are some questionable parenting decisions in this book. It is not intended as a parenting handbook. There's a fine line between making the right decision and making the fun decision. When to choose which? How much do you involve your children in daily decisions? What if they involve danger? But what if your kids think it might be fun? You get the idea. Maybe I need a disclaimer ... ;-) You know in scary movies when you yell, "Don't go in there!" We went in. Yeah, I know. Ask your 8-year old why.
Five men versus one woman. Who is going to win?
Jenny is surrounded by guys at work. They brag and rub it in her face that she cannot do the same things they can. But even though this brave young lady can't stand it and accepts their challenge to beat them in whatever they suggest, she quickly finds out that she can't do everything.
However, she can do some things that her male colleagues are terrible at, and she is about to show them. Not only that, but her fighting skills protect them from the zombies that enter the city.
Listen to a story about a young lady who struggles with demeaning coworkers and discovers her true talents.
Based on the all-new animated micro-series spotlighting some of Star Wars' greatest heroes, these six exciting adventures feature the heroic Rey, Sabine Wren of Star Wars Rebels, Senator Padmé Amidala, rebel leader Princess Leia, Rogue One's Jyn Erso, and Jedi apprentice Ahsoka Tano! Includes introductions by Maz Kanata.
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire) journeys to a galaxy far, far away to bring readers the harrowing story of the courageous bomber pilots and technicians of Cobalt Squadron!
A Newbery Medal Winner
"A supersharp mystery...confoundingly clever, and very funny." -Booklist, starred review
A bizarre chain of events begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger-and a possible murderer-to inherit his vast fortune, on things for sure: Sam Westing may be dead...but that won't stop him from playing one last game!
Winner of the Newbery Medal
Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award
An ALA Notable Book
"Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." -The New York Times Book Review
"A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges-a demanding but rewarding book." -The Horn Book
It's been years since Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith introduced the world to the Cinderumpelstiltskin, Little Red Running Shorts, Chicken Licken, and the rest of the hilarious cast of characters in The Stinky Cheese Man. In this audio edition, listen to some really off-the-wall fairy tales, including: 'The Princess and the Bowling Ball'; 'The Really Ugly Duckling', and 'Jack's Bean Problem'.
"Irrepressibly zany and fun." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)
"Another masterpiece from the team that created The True Story of the Three Little Pigs." (The Horn Book, starred review)
The Stinky Cheese Man has won almost too many awards to count. Some of them include:
* A Caldecott Honor Book
* An ABBY Honor Book
* Publishers Weekly Top Selling Kids Books of All Time List
* ALA Notable Children's Book
* New York Times Notable Book of the Year
* School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
* Booklist Editor's Choice
In this thrilling conclusion to Alice's adventures in The Forbidden Library she must lead her band of friends, magical beings, and creatures against the collected might of the Old Readers-perfect for fans of Story Thieves, Inkheart, Coraline, and Harry Potter.
When Alice defeated her uncle Geryon and declared war on the totalitarian ways of the Old Readers, she knew she would have a hard fight ahead. What she didn't anticipate was the ruthlessness of the Old Reader-who can control magic and enter worlds through books. All the creatures she promised to liberate and protect are being threatened, and slowly all of Alice's defenses are being worn away. So when Ending (the giant cat-like creature who guards the magical labyrinth in Geryon's library) hints at a dangerous final solution, Alice jumps at the chance, no matter the cost to her life. She and her friends-a fire sprite, Ashes the cat, and the other apprentice Readers she met during her previous adventures-go on a quest to free the one creature possibly strong enough to overturn the Old Readers once and for all.
But before it's all over, Alice will be betrayed, her true identity will be revealed, and she'll have to be willing to give up the person she loves the most.
This is beautifully written, classic, bold historical fantasy-brave, bloody, action-packed and adventurous-with a girl at the center.
