When her best friend gifts her with an eerily realistic skull walking stick, Riva's already crappy life descends into terror. As if dealing with the local queen bitch out for revenge and her drunk mother weren't bad enough, Riva's "gift" has sprung to life, unleashing a spirit hell bent on stealing her body. A curse set into motion. Three possessed walking sticks, three girls turning to wood. Riva won't go down without a fight, but can she reverse the magic before it's too late.
It's hard enough being a seventeen year old Veil Walker, but when your boyfriend's a demigod and your mom's dating a soul sucker, things can get a lot worse. Pandora has seen ghosts since she was a kid, and now she learns she can bring back the spirits of the dead. Why would she do that? She has enough trouble getting rid of the ones stuck on this side. One annoyingly perky ghost wants Pandora to find her killer, but Ukwa, her super-hot boyfriend, doesn't like the idea. When trouble finds her, will she discover the true strength of a Veil Walker or, like the others, will her soul be trapped in her own Pandora's Jar forever?
Who are today's must-know children's authors and illustrators? McElmeel's ready reference introduces you to some of the hottest new names in children's literature, and reacquaints you with established authors and illustrators who are just now becoming recognized for their contributions to the field. You'll find engaging biographical sketches, photos, selected bibliographies, and lists of resources for 45 authors and illustrators, including Laurie Halse Anderson, Haemi Balgassi, Toni Buzzeo, David Diaz, Kate DiCamillo, Linda Sue Park, Chris Soentpiet, Anastasia Suen, Simms Taback, and many more. This all-new new volume is a current and affordable update to the Popular Authors Series. Students will enjoy using it as a resource for reports and research papers, and librarians will find it a handy reference and collection development tool. A great addition to the elementary school library and to the children's room at the public library. Grades K-6
More treats! More author profiles! More fun! This companion to McElmeel's Authors in the Kitchen focuses on another 50 popular children's authors, including Berthe Amoss, Betsy Byars, Jean Fritz, Johanna Hurwitz, and others, with delectable recipes contributed by the authors or based on their books. You'll learn fascinating facts about each author and read the stories behind the recipes. Biographical details, author photos, book lists, and reading connections make this a perfect resource for library, classroom, and home. If you love children's books and food, you'll love this book. It's a delicious way to learn about children's authors and literature, and a great gift for children's literature lovers! You'll learn fascinating facts about each author and read the stories behind the recipes. Biographical details, author photos, book lists, and reading connections make this a perfect resource for library, classroom, and home. If you love children's books and food, you'll love this book. It's a delicious way to learn about children's authors and literature, and a great gift for children's literature lovers! Grades K-6.
In this postapocalyptic world, tyranny has taken over, and moral conduct has been forgotten. The Truth Sayers have been forced underground to survive, but when two groups joined forces to form the Freedom Fighters and took down the Walled City of the West, they brought a bit of hope back to the families in hiding. Unfortunately on their return from the battle, Sarina McCary, one of the Freedom Fighters, went missing. Now former bodyguard Laird has promised her parents he'll go In Search of Sarina and won't return without her. Starting with the group of Freedom Fighters who last saw her, Laird tracks Sarina across the border and back, all the while discovering that his band of Truth Sayers aren't the only ones hiding out. Laird and his new comrades encounter raiders, sex slave traders, and tyrannical governors and satraps in their quest to rescue Sarina from the talons of the evil Satrap Hall, ruler of the Walled City of the North. Will Laird be able to rescue Sarina before Satrap Hall has his way with her? Will Laird convince more Truth Sayers to join the cause of the Freedom Fighters and take down the Walled City of the North? Find out inIn Search of Sarina, the second installment of the Truth Sayers trilogy.
When Aborinth, a rare malicious being, trades places with her prey and becomes hunted by an unknown deadly creature, she takes refuge in a tiny village that she and her companion, Griev, a magnificent wolf of lore and legend, happen to uncover from under a blanket of deceptive magic. What they stumble upon inside this tiny village will change their lives and those of the villagers forever! A horrific chain of events begins to unravel before them upon Aborinths arrival, and she is to blameor is she? Razel, their fierce and feisty witch, vanishes within days of being captured by a sadistic warlock who aims to utilize her powers for his masters gain. Their neighboring wizard Taanis, once thought to be one of their own, has a secret that begins to unravel before his mystical eyes. The remaining children born to their clanEelios, Meeyuri, Zaria, and Wysperbegin to take on new abilitiessome even more deadly than the adults! One childs abilities become sentient and aware of their host, whereas another learns that he can shadow walk among the dead. This gripping tale is a feast for the imagination as well as a brewing cauldron of mystery, high adventure, and deadly twists and turns! There is something new lurking behind every tantalizing page!
Step into the kitchen and stir up a batch of storybook treats with literary recipes based on the books and lives of 50 of your favorite children's authors and illustrators, including Eric Carle, Mary Casanova, Keiko Kasza, Steven Kellogg, Yuyi Morales, Janet Stevens, and Jane Yolen and 40 others. Whip up a heavenly coconut cream cake enjoyed in Jacqueline Briggs Martin's recent story, On Sand Island; savor the spicy pumpkin pie inspired by Toni Buzzeo's Sea Chest. You'll also learn some fascinating facts about each author and read anecdotes and stories connected with the recipes. Biographical details, author photographs, book lists, and reading connections make this a perfect resource for library, classroom, and home. A great gift for booklovers. What a delicious way to learn about authors and their books! Step into the kitchen and stir up a batch of storybook treats with 50 literary recipes based on the books and lives of 50 of your favorite children's authors and illustrators, including Eric Carle, Mary Casanova, Keiko Kasza, Steven Kellogg, Yuyi Morales, Janet Stevens, and Jane Yolen and 40 others. Whip up a heavenly coconut cream cake enjoyed in Jacqueline Briggs Martin's recent story, On Sand Island; savor the spicy pumpkin pie inspired by Toni Buzzeo's Sea Chest. You'll also learn some fascinating facts about each author and read anecdotes and stories connected with the recipes. Biographical details, author photographs, book lists, and reading connections make this a perfect resource for library, classroom, and home. A great gift for booklovers. What a delicious way to learn about authors and their books! Grades K-6.
EXTREME MAKEOVER! Compass America Guides: California Wine Country 5th edition raises the bar with dozens of new winery reviews, fresh coverage of the hotter-than-hot Central Coast region, more tips and how-tos, new star ratings, and new driving itineraries.
Chinese, one of the oldest active languages, evolved over 5,000 years. As such, it makes for a fascinating case study in the development of language. This cultural history of Chinese demonstrates that the language grew and responded to its music and visual expression in a manner very similar to contemporary English and other Western languages. Within Chinese cultural history lie the answers to numerous questions that have haunted scholars for decades: How does language relate to worldview? What would happen to law after its language loses absolute binding power? How do music, visual, and theatrical images influence literature? By presenting Chinese not as a system of signs but as the history of a community, this study shows how language has expanded the scope of Chinese imagination and offers a glimpse into the future of younger languages throughout the world.
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