Invasion Of The Scorp Lions A Monster Town Mystery

Author : Bruce Hale
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781368001151

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Invasion of the Scorp-lions by Bruce Hale Pdf

Something is very wrong at Monterrosa Elementary--again. Weird noises and funky smells are coming through the classroom vents. Could the school be haunted? When one of their classmates falls into a coma, best friends Carlos and Benny know it's time to call in the best monster hunters they know: each other. This may well be their wackiest extermination challenge yet! In his third Monstertown Mystery, Bruce Hale delivers another silly, strange, and spooky tale for readers who like their chills with a side of chuckles.

Author : Bruce Hale
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781484778746

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Mutant Mantis Lunch Ladies by Bruce Hale Pdf

How well do you know the lunch servers at your school? Sure, they seem like nice people, but what if secretly they are something much, much weirder? Best friends Carlos and Benny, who just saved their teacher from becoming a were-hyena, have been called upon to investigate the strange goings-on in the cafeteria. Why are the lunch ladies suddenly so grumpy? Why are the girls' meals different from the boys'? And what was that thing seen scuttling around the kitchen wearing an apron? It's going to require a lot of courage--and more than an industrial size can of Raid--for the boys to avoid extermination in this buggy adventure.

Author : Bruce Hale
Publisher : Disney-Hyperion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1484713257

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The Curse of the Were-Hyena (A Monstertown Mystery) by Bruce Hale Pdf

When best friends Carlos and Benny decide to find out why their teacher, Mr. Chu, is behaving strangely, they get caught up in some moonlight madness. What do you do when your favourite teacher starts turning into a were-hyena? a) Flee in terror? b) Try to cure him? c) Bring him carrion snacks? It looks like Mr. Chu isn't the only acting weird! This first entry in a silly, sassy, and suspenseful new series will leave readers howling with laughter.

Author : Bruce Hale
Publisher : Disney-Hyperion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1484713249

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Mutant Mantis Lunch Ladies! (A Monstertown Mystery, Book 2) by Bruce Hale Pdf

How well do you know the lunch servers at your school? Sure, they seem like nice people, but what if secretly they are something much, much weirder? Best friends Carlos and Benny, who just saved their teacher from becoming a were-hyena, have been called upon to investigate the strange goings-on in the cafeteria. Why are the lunch ladies suddenly so grumpy? Why are the girls' meals different from the boys'? And what was that thing seen scuttling around the kitchen wearing an apron? It's going to require a lot of courage--and more than an industrial size can of Raid--for the boys to avoid extermination in this buggy adventure.

Author : Wendelin Van Draanen
Publisher : Ember
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781101940471

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Wild Bird by Wendelin Van Draanen Pdf

From the award-winning author of The Running Dream and Flipped comes a remarkable portrait of a girl who has hit rock bottom but begins a climb back to herself at a wilderness survival camp. 3:47 a.m. That’s when they come for Wren Clemmens. She’s hustled out of her house and into a waiting car, then a plane, and then taken on a forced march into the desert. This is what happens to kids who’ve gone so far off the rails, their parents don’t know what to do with them anymore. This is wilderness therapy camp. Eight weeks of survivalist camping in the desert. Eight weeks to turn your life around. Yeah, right. The Wren who arrives in the Utah desert is angry and bitter, and blaming everyone but herself. But angry can’t put up a tent. And bitter won’t start a fire. Wren’s going to have to admit she needs help if she’s going to survive. "I read Wild Bird in one long, mesmerized gulp. Wren will break your heart—and then mend it." —Nancy Werlin, National Book Award finalist for The Rules of Survival "Van Draanen’s Wren is real and relatable, and readers will root for her." —VOYA, starred review

Author : Kathleen Hale
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062211248

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Nothing Bad Is Going to Happen by Kathleen Hale Pdf

“I hope if I am ever murdered, Kippy Bushman takes up the case. I also hope that I am not murdered.”— John Mulaney “Kathleen Hale somehow manages to write satire without condescension, humor without disdain and a genuine thriller without ever letting up.”— Jesse Eisenberg, Academy Award nominee for The Social Network Teenage sleuth Kippy Bushman is back in Kathleen Hale’s murderously funny sequel to No One Else Can Have You, which was named one of Time’s Best Young Adult Books of the Year. Even more shocking and thrilling than its critically acclaimed predecessor, Nothing Bad Is Going to Happen is another clever, riotous dark comedy that’s perfect for fans of the cult-classic film Fargo, the beloved television show Veronica Mars, and books like Sara Shepard’s Pretty Little Liars series. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Friendship, Wisconsin… After catching her best friend’s murderer a few months ago, Kippy thought the worst was over. Then she found her boyfriend at home, barely breathing and clinging to life. The sheriff insists it was a suicide attempt, but Kippy refuses to believe it. And with everything that’s happened to her, Kippy wonders if something more sinister is going on. But in a town where everyone has their secrets and a next-door neighbor could be a serial killer, who can she turn to for help?

Author : Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781576074886

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Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology by Mike Dixon-Kennedy Pdf

Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology presents over 1,400 comprehensive A–Z entries of the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome. The entries are cross-referenced where appropriate, and an extensive bibliography is provided. Entries include Heracles and Alexander the Great, and geographical features such as the islands of the Blessed and Dardanelles. An unusual feature of this dictionary is the inclusion of astronomical data, linking the myths and legends to the celestial objects named after them. Diverse characters and events from related traditions—Greco-Egyptian, Roman-Celtic, and more—round out the volume. Students of classical Greek and Roman traditions, librarians, and general readers will turn to this volume again and again for authoritative information on the myths and legends of these ancient cultures.

Author : Maud Howe Elliott
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020100028

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Sun and Shadow in Spain by Maud Howe Elliott Pdf

A collection of essays and poems inspired by the author's travels in Spain in the early 20th century. The book offers a unique perspective on Spanish culture and history, as seen through the eyes of an American. Elliott's writing is beautifully descriptive and reflective, making this a must-read for anyone interested in Spanish literature or travel writing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Paul Carus
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1969-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465554000

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History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil from the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Paul Carus Pdf

Author : Ernest Busenbark
Publisher : Book Tree
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997-02
Category : Religions
ISBN : 9781885395191

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Symbols, Sex, and the Stars by Ernest Busenbark Pdf

Subtitled An Outline of the Origins of Moon and Sun worship, Astrology, Sex Symbolism, Mystic Meaning of Numbers, the Cabala, and Many Popular Customs, Myths, Superstitions and Religious Beliefs. Preface by renowned religious researcher Jordan Maxwell who says, This is a must read for those concerned about pagan influence on the modern day Church. Answers questions such as: How did the concept of good and evil develop?, What is the true origin of Easter?, Why is sex such a powerful force in religion?, What religious symbols are really sexual messages?, How are the Great Pyramid and numerology connected?, How did Astrology really start?, Is there a connection between Jesus and Astrology?, Why was prostitution once an important part of religion?, and many others.

Author : Kathleen Hale
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062211224

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No One Else Can Have You by Kathleen Hale Pdf

Sara Shepard's Pretty Little Liars series meets the cult classic film Fargo in this gripping, dark comedy by debut author Kathleen Hale. A quiet town like Friendship, Wisconsin, keeps most of its secrets buried . . . but when local teen Ruth Fried is found murdered in a cornfield, her best friend, Kippy Bushman, decides she must uncover the truth and catch the killer. Since the police aren't much help, Kippy looks to her newly discovered idol, journalist Diane Sawyer, for tips on how to conduct her investigation. But Kippy soon discovers, if you want to dig up the truth, your hands have to get a little dirty, don'tcha know. In this riveting young adult novel, Kathleen Hale creates a quirky murder mystery that is intricately plotted and sure to keep readers guessing, laughing, and cringing until the surprising final pages. "Can a murder mystery be funny? You betcha!" raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.

Author : Bill Doyle
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375866753

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Attack of the Shark-Headed Zombie by Bill Doyle Pdf

New to the Random House list is author Bill Doyle with a tale of monsters, magic, and mayhem. After Keats and Henry lose their bikes, they need money—fast. So the help-wanted ad at the supermarket seems ideal for them. All they have to do is weed Hallway House's garden, find some lightbulbs in the attic, sweep the garage . . . and battle a shark-headed zombie. But no one told them about the giant bookworms in the library, the toe-biting carpet in the halls, and the kitchen sinkhole!

Author : Elliott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1846
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBS:UBBS-00037811

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Horae Apocalypticae, Or a Commentary on the Apocalypse, Critical and Historical by Elliott Pdf

Author : Theodore Dreiser
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781596055322

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A Traveler at Forty by Theodore Dreiser Pdf

A Traveler at Forty ."rises completely out of the commonplace, and becomes something new, illuminating and heretical. It differs enormously from the customary travel books: it is not a mere description of places and people, but a revelation of their impingement upon an exceptional and almost eccentric personality." - H. L. Mencken "For everywhere [Dreiser] goes he watches people with a terrible curiosity about them that never rests until he has their secrets." - Sinclair Lewis The most productive period of Theodore Dreiser writing life began with the five months he spent in Europe between 1911 and 1912. A Traveler at Forty is the detailed account of his travels during that time, including the exploration of his ancestral roots in Germany. This is the text of the popular original edition as it was published in 1913. THEODORE DREISER (1871-1945) was a pre-eminent American novelist of the first half of the twentieth century. He believed that the experiences of working-class people striving for economic, emotional, and spiritual fulfillment were viable subjects for serious fiction, and for this reason he is regarded as an anatomist of the "American Dream."

Author : Michael Weldon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : B films
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021532101

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The Psychotronic Video Guide by Michael Weldon Pdf