Justin and Marissa Clarke accompany their father on a trip to the mysterious land of Brovania, where they attempt to locate "The Lost Legend," an ancient manuscript that has been missing for nearly five hundred years
Gary Lutz needs a vacation . . . from himself. Bullies are constantly beating him up. His only friend is his computer. Even his little sister doesn't like him.But now Gary's dream is about to come true. He's going to exchange bodies with another kid for a whole week. Gary can't wait to get a new body. Until something horrible happens. And Gary finds out his new body isn't exactly human
In Monster Blood, middle-schooler Evan Ross and his friend Andy are staying with Evan’s eccentric great-aunt Kathryn when they find a dusty can labeled Monster Blood in an old toy store. At first, it seems like fun — a mysterious green goo that doesn’t seem to do much — but soon Evan notices that the Monster Blood keeps growing. And growing… and growing, with frightening and chaotic r…
One of People’s Best New Books In this collection of sixty new poems, Billy Collins writes about the beauties and ironies of everyday experience. A poem is best, he feels, when it begins in clarity but ends with a whiff of mystery. In Water, Water, Collins combines his vigilant attention and respect for the peripheral to create moments of delight. Common and uncommon events are captured…
A lively picture book that examines the issue of being worried in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who have feelings of anxiety and worry. The story offers a gentle way in to discussing the things children worry about. At the end of the story there are notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with worry. …
This simple, engaging story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what bullying is, and help them become aware of how their behaviour can impact on other children.There are even suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand. When Leopard arrives at Jungle School, Giraffe doesn't want to include him and tries to exclude him from joining in…