John, Jack, and Charles are strangers brought together by the Imaginarium Geographica an atlas of all the lands that have ever existed in myth and legend, fable and fairy tale. On the eve of the murder of a caretaker of the Geographica, the men learn that it is now up to them to protect the atlas from the Winter King, an evil conqueror gaining strength in the world of the imaginary. After secur…
Daring deeds and fantastic adventures, this book is the second part of Roald Dahl's autobiography, creates a world as bizzare and unnerving as any you will find in his fiction.
When Ben Wolf learns his senior year of high school will be his last year, period, he is determined to go out in a blaze of glory. That means not letting anyone know about his diagnosis. It means trying out for the football team. It means giving his closeminded civics teacher a daily migraine. It means going for the amazingly perfect, fascinating Dallas Suzuki. But living with a secret isn't ea…
Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, dont always get along, that's true. But Granny Torelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her interesting stories and family recipes. It's easier to remember what's important about love, life, and friendship while Granny Torrelli makes soup.
Meet the D Squad, a foursome of fifth graders at the Grand Canyon School made up of a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker. They are bound together by one very big secret: the homework machine. Because the machine, code-named Belch, is doing their homework for them, they start spending a lot of time together, attracting a lot of attention. And attenditon is exactly what you dont …
Christmas is coming, and Santa Claus is making his list. David is trying to be good but when the house is filled with candy canes, Christmas cookies, and beautifully wrapped gifts, it's very hard to stay out of trouble! No peeking, Santa's watching! Be Patient David!
Zachary Zebra and Orfo Orangutan love underwear-all colors, prints and styles! Every year they go together to the World's Greatest Grassland Underwear Fair. But Bismark Buffalo is always sad and grumpy. Of course, he does not like underwear. "Buffalo don't wear underwear!" he bellows. The grassland animals feel sorry for Bismark. But then they get an idea. An idea about underwear and an idea ab…