The city's superhero stands before a challenging dilemma.
This story book is about a superhero called Kareem. He has powers, important ones, valuable ones. His mission in life is to help those in need, but when his character gets tested, he finds himself in an awful situation, having to decide between extremely difficult options. The way is clear, and yet it's not. Let Kareem take you on this journey of epic heroism as he faces some of the hardest trials in his life. Can he prevent the dooming disaster from happening or is it too late?
Malcolm always thought the librarian at the Franklin County Library was cranky. She constantly shushed him and insisted the library was haunted. Boy was she right! When Malcolm and Dandy have school reports to research, Malcolm's library book keeps disappearing and returning to the library! Could it be a ghost? It is up to the Ghost Detectors to get the library back in order! Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
It’s time again for the Franklin County Fair! Malcolm and Dandy can’t wait to ride the rides and eat the fair food, even if they have to watch Malcolm’s sister, Cocoa, compete for Fair Queen. But something strange is going on in the Screaming Mansion. When the carnival worker, Gus, dares them to enter, they discover more than just a stray cat. The Ghost Detectors never get time off! Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
It's time again for the Franklin County Fair! Malcolm and Dandy can't wait to ride the rides and eat the fair food, even if they have to watch Malcolm's sister, Cocoa, compete for Fair Queen. But something strange is going on in the Screaming Mansion. When the carnival worker, Gus, dares them to enter, they discover more than just a stray cat. The Ghost Detectors never get time off! Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
A monument disappears, a magical object has been spotted.
Garso and Marthus are two detectives. And although Garso hasn’t solved a lot of significant cases, his biggest task is now to solve the case of the vanished city statue. They both go on a search and find out clues along the way, but the real reason for and method of making the magnificent monument disappear surprise them both. It takes them to a distant land and forces them to put themselves in the line of danger.
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Three stories to enjoy.
Diary 1: Chelsey started a journal. She mentions some interesting phenomena from the past that happened because of her secret superpower, but her most adventurous day turned out to be a lifesaver for her mother and a disaster for a trio of evil thugs. How did she do it? And what was that superpower that helped her perform such a heroic deed?
Story 2: This storybook is about a superhero called Kareem. He has powers...important ones, valuable ones. His mission in life is to help those in need; but when his character gets tested, he finds himself in an awful situation, having to decide between extremely difficult options. The way is clear, and yet it's not. Let Kareem take you on this journey of epic heroism as he faces some of the hardest trials in his life. Can he prevent the dooming disaster from happening, or is it too late?
Diary 3: The spy in this diary has principles, but he is about to throw them all away for a change of mind. Codius discovers something fishy is going on in the hometown he grew up in. His commissioner is acting weird and the top secret mission he is about to fulfill is questionable. Learn more about the dilemma Codius is facing in this quick and fun diary written by himself. He will show you the background of the life of a spy - with all the secrets that go with it.
Malcolm and Dandy may only be 10-year-old boys, but they've already experienced something most adults never do--a ghost! Malcolm's Ecto-Handheld-Automatic-Heat-Sensitive-Laser-Enhanced Specter Detector did its job at the McBleaky house. Malcolm is hoping his next gadget, the Ecto-Handheld-Automatic-Heat-Sensitive-Laser-Enchanced Ghost Zapper, will work on the ghost haunting the Millers' house! Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
Malcolm always thought the librarian at the Franklin County Library was cranky. She constantly shushed him and insisted the library was haunted. Boy was she right! When Malcolm and Dandy have school reports to research, Malcolm’s library book keeps disappearing and returning to the library! Could it be a ghost? It is up to the Ghost Detectors to get the library back in order! Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
A la festa del setzè aniversari de la Hannah Potter, la Susan, la seva millor amiga, li fa una fotografia, però sorprenentment al seu costat hi apareix un espectre infantil i antic, amb barret de palla i espardenyes, que ningú va percebre a la festa. Davant d'aquest fet insòlit, les dues amigues comencen a investigar amb l'ajuda dels germans i l'avi de la Hannah de qui es tracta i què hi feia allà.
Aquesta presència desconeguda a qui anomenen Leslie, que no saben què vol, els condueix cap a mons inimaginables. Per això, des del principi del relat es crea una expectació que enganxa i, tot i viatjar al segle anterior per esbrinar el misteri que envolta aquesta aparició, ens acompanyarà fins al final de la història. Qui és? Què vol? Per què s'ha apropat a nosaltres?
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Maria Carme Roca i Costa (Barcelona, 1955) és historiadora i filòloga. Des de l'any 1997 es dedica professionalment a l'escriptura. Ha publicat més de quaranta llibres de tots els gèneres, molts dels quals adreçats al públic infantil i juvenil. Si bé és especialment coneguda per les seves novel·les històriques, en literatura infantil i juvenil té tots els premis més importants del país, com el Premi Nèstor Luján de novel·la històrica per Intrigues de palau (2006), el Barcanova de literatura infantil i juvenil per Akanuu, l'arquer persa (2005) o el Lola Anglada de contes per a infants pel recull On s'amaga la por (2002).
A banda d'escriure, forma part del programa 'Itineraris de lectura' de la ILC. És membre del Consell Català del Llibre Infantil i Juvenil com a representant de l'Associació d'Escriptors en Llengua Catalana i també jurat de premis literaris com el Néstor Lujan de novel·la històrica o el Ciutat de Badalona de narrativa juvenil. Col·labora regularment amb la revista educativa Escola Catalana i també ha col·laborat en l'elaboració de diversos guions de ficció per a la ràdio.
A skeleton with inner struggles and enemies on the outside
Skeletor is a skeleton who should have passed on to the other realm. However, he finds himself stuck in between worlds with a mission in mind, annoying voices in his head, and the challenge to overcome evil with good. Moreover, enemies from outside of town are a severe threat to the ones he wants to protect. Self-sacrifice and courage are themes in this short story. This diary will be another psychological, thrilling adventure by the talented author Jeff Child.
Story One: When Crystal gets rejected by several different boys because of her red hair and her awkward social skills, she is upset and runs away. Another boy, however, sees something good in her and pursues her into the woods. But when a monster army is standing ready to attack the village, the people may not be able to get help anywhere else. Will Crystal be willing to come back and help against the vicious green monsters? Start listening and find out!
Story Two: The lazy Nery lives in his mother's basement and plays video games all day, but certain signs lead up to his inspired mind and his decision to do something with his life. When a dramatic turn interferes with his daily schedule, he meets Diego and Yara, two brave, tough warriors who teach him a lesson or two by taking him to the lava caves and other dangerous places.
Story Three: Doug and his dog, Otto, dig in the backyard. When it becomes evident that there is a golden pickaxe underneath the soil, Doug is extremely happy. A valuable object such as this could surely bring nothing but luck, right? However, when taunting nightmares haunt him every day, all related to the pickaxe, he starts to doubt and wonders where the shiny object came from. Who left it there in his yard and why? Listen more to discover a horrifying secret.
Three awesome short stories in one bundle.
Story 1: Murray is an elder guardian. He swims around and counts the days. But when his granddaughter asks him about some of his adventures, he can’t stop talking, especially about a squid who stole diamonds from him and a shark that almost killed him. His daughter, Lucy, is smart and asks the right questions, which make him reconsider the conclusions he drew from his own story. This inspirational story will make you laugh and think at the same time.
Story 2: The two farmers, Flyn and Jack, are upset. They find their chickens in pieces, attacked by some kind of predator. When an old man with a cane suggest that a rabbit has done this, the whole village laughs at him. But Flyn finds a reason to believe him and gets confronted with the dangerous bunny. They discover, however, to their horror, that there may be more than one murderous bunny out there. And no matter how cute they may seem, they decide to protect their homes and kill them. Read the crazy adventure of two courageous farmers who faced a fierce, ferocious, furry animal.
Story 3: Adam is a glassblower. He lives in a small village, not too far away from the big city. Everything is going well, until a dark creature knocks over his stuff and escapes. Adam comes across a wishing well that tells him he can wish for whatever he wants and take back any wish if he is disappointed. Adam makes several wishes, but he quickly discovers that a lot of things he wants aren’t making him happy. He needs to figure out what he wants. Will he find true happiness? Quickly start listening!
