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30,100 | 0 | Young listeners will prick up their ears at these four animal stories read by Meg Ryan and Holly Hunter. Ryan's "Red Riding Hood" features symphonic background music and a surprise around every corner. Her "Goldilocks" is less even. She uses a Southern accent and occasionally overacts, but the jazzy music keeps the pace moving. Hunter presents a retelling of "The Three Little Pigs." Her knowing voice is a good accompaniment to the wise pig's devious plans. "Three Billy Goats Gruff" finishes off this story collection with a traditional retelling. The high voice of the littlest goat is a charming contrast to that of the gruff troll. Listeners who like stories matched with rich musical accompaniment will want to take this home. C.A. AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Rabbit Ears Treasury of Storybook Classics: Volume Two: Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs, Three Billy Goats Gruff | [
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30,101 | 5 | Rick Riordan is also the author of the previous books in the New York Times #1 best-selling series Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book One: The Lightning Thief; Book Two: The Sea of Monsters; and Book Three: The Titans Curse. These titles are all available on audio from Listening Library. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. To learn more about Rick, visit his website at www.rickriordan.com.Speedy introductions of familiar and new characters and previous plot summaries may briefly confuse a new listener, but fans will savor them. It's not long before Percy Jackson, half-god son of Poseidon and a mortal mom, learns of his fourth mission: searching the Labyrinth for a way to stop Kronos's plan to unite the evil forces of the underworld. Jesse Bernstein is on target whether he's narrating blow-by-blow accounts of Percy's sword fights or inventing cameos for various other characters: Hephaestus, who repairs a Toyota; an aged Daedalus; and Grover, Percy's slow-witted sidekick. Bernstein is just as skillful at wringing humor from the witty dialogue and from the contrasts between the modern and ancient worlds. In Percy's world a half-god can summon the dead with McDonald's Happy Meals. S.W. AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine; Title: The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) | [
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30,102 | 11 | First, Lenore Look, is afraid of spider babies, scary dreams, creepy old houses, and roller coasters. Second, she's the author of the Ruby Lu series. Ruby Lu, Brave and True was named an ALA-ALSC Notable Childrens Book and Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything, also an ALA-ALSC Notable Childrens Book, was deemed exuberant in a School Library Journal starred review and received a Gryphon Honor. The third thing you should know about Lenore is that she lives in New Jersey near a very scary bridge.; Title: Alvin Ho Collection: Books 1 and 2: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things and Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters | [
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30,103 | 0 | Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick, Henry, the Flit!, appeared in several leading American magazines. Dr. Seuss's first children's book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children's literature was changed forever! In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat became the prototype for one of Random House's best- selling series, Beginner Books. This popular series combined engaging stories with outrageous illustrations and playful sounds to teach basic reading skills. Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped kids learn to read.Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards, Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children's books, some of which have been made into audiocassettes, animated television specials, and videos for children of all ages. Even after his death in 1991, Dr. Seuss continues to be the best-selling author of children's books in the world.From the Audiobook Download edition.; Title: How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Other Gifts from Dr. Seuss (Classic Seuss) | [
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30,104 | 2 | Mary Pope Osborne is the author of all the Magic Tree House books, as well as American Tall Tales and New Yorks Bravest for Knopf. The author lives in Goshen, CT.; Title: Magic Tree House #39: Dark Day in the Deep Sea | [
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30,105 | 2 | Lois Lowry has written many books beloved by children and adults alike. From the popular Anastasia Krupnik series to her best-selling novel The Giver, her books have garnered countless honors and awards, including two Newbery Medals. Look for Number the Stars, Messenger, The Silent Boy, Gathering Blue, Gossamer, The Willoughbys, and The Giver on audio from Listening Library.When Gooney Bird enters Mrs. Pigeon's second-grade class, she lets everyone know she likes to be "right smack in the middle of things." It's not long before the eccentric young storyteller has everyone--including her teacher--waiting to hear every word she says. Lee Adams captures the listener's rapt attention as she demonstrates the power of storytelling. Best of all, Adams delivers Gooney Bird's talent for tales with a slight Southern accent and flawless timing that makes the most of Gooney Bird's humor and sense of surprise. Each of the four adventures, including the newest, GOONEY BIRD IS SO ABSURD, has much to teach about writing. All are expressed with joy by Adam's Gooney Bird as she delivers a range of genres--from fables to poetry. S.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine; Title: The Gooney Bird Collection: Gooney Bird Greene; Gooney Bird and the Room Mother; Gooney the Fabulous; Gooney Bird Is So Absurd | [
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30,106 | 0 | Theodor Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) is, quite simply, the most-beloved childrens book author in the United States. Long considered a national treasure, he died at the age of 87 in 1991 at his home in La Jolla, California. Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated 44 books.From the Board edition.This production combines two of Seuss's most famous fables. OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO, once offered as a graduation speech, tracks life's transitions. John Lithgow follows the rhythms and rhymes that express the ups and downs of life. His performance has an air of authority that is comforting. He shifts tone to fit the shifting moods--offering jocularity when life seems devastating, compassion in the face of losses and confusion. Mark Levinson's score spurs listeners on to success. THE LORAX is an allegory of the Earth's ruin, told through wacky Seuss characters. The musical accompaniment goes from magically bright to dark and frightening. Ted Danson begins slowly, pausing to take in a glorious world of bounty. Pacing and volume increase as the ancient, wise Lorax recounts a story of destruction and the hope for undoing the ruin. S.W. AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Oh, the Places You'll Go! and The Lorax (Classic Seuss) | [
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30,107 | 13 | Kate DiCamillo is the author of The Tale of Despereaux, which received the Newbery Medal; Because of Winn-Dixie, which received a Newbery Honor; The Tiger Rising, which was named a National Book Award Finalist; and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. These books as well as The Mercy Watson Collection: Volume 1 and The Mercy Watson Collection: Volume 2 are all available on audio from Listening Library.Mercy Watson--the pig who loves buttered toast--is back, to the consternation of the Lincoln sisters. Her first adventure involves the newly planted flowers in the Lincolns' yard; the second one unfolds when Mercy attends a special evening at the Bijou Drive-In. Narrator Ron McLarty creates distinctive characters and maintains each personality throughout the production. He dramatizes the conversations between cranky Eugenia and sensitive Baby Lincoln. He is curt as Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet, authoritative as Mr. Watson, and indignant as Mrs. Watson. As narrator, he maintains a steady pace and an intensity that underscores DiCamillo's humor. A.R. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine; Title: The Mercy Watson Collection Volume III: #5: Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig; #6: Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes | [
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30,108 | 20 | [Editor's Note: The following is a combined review with RABBIT EARS CLASSIC BIBLE STORIES.]--Four biblical tales characterize God's many aspects. Amy Grant's expansive narration relates God's creation of the world, man and woman, and their the fall from grace. Accompaniment by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones starts chaotically and transforms into a cohesive, majestic score. Kelly McGillis emphasizes Noah's human qualities, with Paul Winter musically accenting the magnitude of building the giant ark and the seemingly endless days of rain. In the second production, Danny Glover has the dramatic flair of a preacher as he relates Moses's early life and escape from Egypt. Sounds of Blackness provides a rich gospel chorus, echoing the people's suffering and their joy at release. And as Ben Kingsley's sensory details give a cinematic sense to Moses's delivery of the Ten Commandments, Lyle Mays extends the mood with a sweeping musical composition. S.W. AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Rabbit Ears Beloved Bible Stories: The Creation, Noah and the Ark | [
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30,109 | 5 | Rick Riordan is also the author of the previous books in the New York Times #1 best-selling series Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book One: The Lightning Thief; Book Two: The Sea of Monsters; Book Three: The Titans Curse and Book 4: The Battle of the Labyrinth. He is also the author of the companion audiobook, The Demigod Files. These titles are all available on audio from Listening Library. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. To learn more about Rick, visit his website at www.rickriordan.com.The fifth volume of the Percy Jackson adventure series follows the travails of the 15-year-old half-human son of the Greek god Poseidon. The dyslexic, hyperactive teen takes on the curse of Achilles's heel, discovers newfound powers, visits the kingdom of Poseidon, and finds romance as a battle mounts against Kronos. With a touch of teenage geekiness to his voice, Jesse Bernstein is able to master Percy's sense of angst. While his voice is youthful, however, Bernstein lacks the speed and energy to allow listeners to completely suspend disbelief, and his tone lapses into a whining quality that some may find off-putting. S.E.S. AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine; Title: The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 5) | [
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30,110 | 0 | This reissued collection contains tales of two legendary women, Oonagh McCoul of Ireland and Princess Scargo of Cape Cod, and two historical figures, Annie Oakley and Sacajawea. Four accomplished narrators, whose styles range from measured to sprightly, use engaging but unobtrusive regional accents where appropriate. Original music in the style of the period or culture accompanies each story. Unfortunately "Princess Scargo..." is marred by repeated use of the derogatory term "squaw." The box notes vaguely suggest historical context for "Annie Oakley" and "The Song of Sacajawea," but there is very little in the actual material to help a child distinguish historical from legendary figures. R.H.H. AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Rabbit Ears Treasury of Heroines: Annie Oakley, Song of Sacajawea, Finn McCoul, Princess Scargo and The Birthday Pumpkin | [
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30,111 | 1 | Suzanne Collinss Underland ChroniclesGregor the Overlander, Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane, and Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloodshave received wide praise in the United States and abroad. They are also all available on audio from Listening Library. Also a writer for childrens television, Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.Paul Boehmer's voice is solemn as he narrates this fifth and final fantasy in the Underland Chronicles. Gregor learns why no one has told him what is in The Prophecy of Time. It states that "the warrior will die," and Gregor is the warrior. Now he must make a hard decision: stay and fight or flee with his family. Paul Boehmer portrays Gregor as he struggles with his conflicted emotions and his growing feelings for Luxa, Queen of Regalia. Boehmer creates atmosphere by slightly modulating his voice to depict the darker tone of the story and the maturity of its theme. The satisfying conclusion is bittersweet as listeners say good-bye to the many unforgettable characters in this finely crafted series. L.A.C. AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine; Title: The Underland Chronicles Book Five: Gregor and the Code of Claw | [
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30,112 | 7 | Gail Herman has written many books for children including easy-to-reads such as Flower Girl, Otto the Cat, and Step into Readings own, The Lion and the Mouse. She lives in Newton, Mass.; Title: Disney Fairies Collection #6: Dulcie's Taste of Magic; Silvermist and the Ladybug Curse | [
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30,113 | 5 | This star-studded collection is the ticket for a magical tour around the world. John Hurt's deep, gravelly voice captures the evil and drama of "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" while percussionist Mickey Hart's cymbals, drums, and chimes accent the story's twists and exotic Middle Eastern setting. Next stop, Jamaica, as UB40 lays down a calypso beat and Denzel Washington adopts a lilting accent to tell two stories of "Anansi," the tiny trickster spider with a huge ego. Lyle Mays's romantic music sets the mood for Max von Sydow's performance of the Norwegian tale "East of the Sun, West of the Moon." The actor's voice and musicians' notes swell to a crescendo to complete the happily-ever-after ending. Bill Douglass and Dave Austin's chimes, harps, and percussion play up the Asian setting of "The Five Chinese Brothers" and accompany John Lone's lightly accented reading of the siblings whose strange gifts and love for each other vanquish a cruel emperor. S.W. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales: Volume One: Aladdin, Anansi, East of the Sun/West of the Moon, The Five Chinese Brothers | [
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30,114 | 2 | BARBARA PARK is best known as the author of the wildly popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series, which has kept kids (and their grown-ups) laughing—and reading—for over two decades. Beloved by millions, the Junie B. Jones books have been translated into multiple languages and are a time-honored staple in elementary school classrooms around the world. Barbara once said, “I’ve never been sure whether Junie B.’s fans love her in spite of her imperfections…or because of them. But either way, she’s gone out into the world and made more friends than I ever dreamed possible.”Barbara Park is also the author of award-winning middle grade novels and bestselling picture books, including Skinnybones, Mick Harte Was Here, and Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here!Barbara Park was born in New Jersey in 1947 and spent most of her adult life in Arizona, where she and her husband, Richard, raised two sons. Barbara died in 2013, but her legacy lives on in the laughter her books give to readers all over the world.Junie B. Jones's unique voice continues to give us insights into the trials and tribulations of a well-intentioned but often misled first-grader. As is typical in a Junie B. book, we are treated to the mishaps of her life--like a school play about Columbus's journey to America in which Columbus eventually has to walk to the New World because the ships have all crashed. Junie B. exhibits all her usual humor, and Lana Quintal's energy, pacing, and tone help listeners hear just how exasperated Junie is and how often she must explain the obvious. The production is somewhat marred by the inconsistent quality of the vocal characterizations for the play's supporting cast and crew. J.K.R. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Junie B. Jones Audio Collection, Books 17-24 | [
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30,115 | 11 | This final volume of Steck Vaughn's series of six covers the "World." Twelve chapters cover such items as: Globes, Symbols, Scale, Relief and Elevation, Latitude and Longitude, Climate, Time Zones, and Graphs.; Title: Maps, Globes and Graphs: Level F | [
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30,116 | 18 | \"America's Story\" is an easy-to-read social studies book ideal for elementary to middle school aged students. Book One describes the development of America, from the time of exploration and discovery through the Civil War. Each of the 21 chapters has 2-3 pages of text and colorful illustrations, followed by a two page review section. Includes a map of the U.S. and a glossary of terms.; Title: America's Story: Book 1 to 1865 | [
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30,117 | 12 | Book Details:; Title: Working with Numbers Refresher: Computation / Algebra / Geometry | [
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30,118 | 12 | Book Details:; Title: Steck-Vaughn Spelling: Student Edition Grade 2 Linking Words to Meaning, Linking Words to Meaning | [
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30,119 | 18 | Stewart Ross taught at all levels in Britain, the USA, the Middle East, and Sri Lanka before becoming a full-time writer. He has published novels for adults and works of fiction for children, as well as over 200 non-fiction books. His books have been translated into around 20 languages. Stewart visits schools, colleges, and universities in Britain, France, and elsewhere to talk about writing and pass on his passion for words.; Title: The Causes of World War I (The World Wars) | [
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30,120 | 12 | Book Details:; Title: Steck-Vaughn Spelling: Student Edition Level 3 Linking Words to Meaning | [
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30,121 | 1 | Sandy Donovan is a Heinemann-Raintree author.; Title: Harpy Eagles (Animals of the Rain Forest) | [
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30,122 | 12 | Steck-Vaughn Spelling: Student Edition Level 1 Linking Words to Meaning; Title: Steck-Vaughn Spelling: Student Edition Level 1 Linking Words to Meaning | [
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30,124 | 12 | A best-selling classic, Working with Numbers is a straightforward series offering solid coverage and extra practice for grade-level math-skills an ideal alternative curriculum for struggling students or those requiring remediation. Student edition Publisher: Harcourt School Grade: 5 Format: 160 pages, paperback ISBN: 9780739891605; Title: Steck-Vaughn Working with Numbers: Student Edition Level E Level E | [
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30,128 | 12 | Help struggling students develop confidence as they build math skills. Mastering Math is ideal for special-needs students because it provides straight forward instruction, simple design, low readability, and plenty of practice. It's a unique, effective alternative for students who require more help in math than a basic program can offer. (Level D Student Version and Level A Teacher Version are shown.) Education Categories: Instructional Materials / Math / Intervention. UNSPSC/NIGP Codes: 6010230000-78570000; Title: Steck-Vaughn Mastering Math: Student Edition Level A | [
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30,129 | 12 | A best-selling classic, Working with Numbers is a straightforward series offering solid coverage and extra practice for grade-level math-skills an ideal alternative curriculum for struggling students or those requiring remediation. Student edition Publisher: Harcourt School Format: 160 pages, paperback ISBN: 9780739891599; Title: Working With Numbers, Level D | [
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30,130 | 12 | Help struggling students develop confidence as they build math skills. Mastering Math is ideal for special-needs students because it provides straight forward instruction, simple design, low readability, and plenty of practice. It's a unique, effective alternative for students who require more help in math than a basic program can offer. (Level D Student Version and Level A Teacher Version are shown.) Education Categories: Instructional Materials / Math / Intervention. UNSPSC/NIGP Codes: 6010230000-78570000; Title: Mastering Math: Student Edition, Level F Grade 6 | [
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30,131 | 12 | LANGUAGE EXERCISES LEVEL E; Title: Steck-Vaughn Language Exercises: Student Edition Grade 5 Level E | [
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30,134 | 12 | Language Exercises Series books provide different writing exercises for young graders from level 6 and up, to develop various skills in writing, sentences, language grammar and usage, capitalization and punctuation, vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills. The books also include final reviews and index at the end for learning mastery.; Title: Steck-Vaughn Language Exercises: Student Edition Grade 6 Level F | [
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30,136 | 11 | Examining the inside of an Egyptian tomb, this book uses burial goods to explore life and death in Ancient Egypt. It is part of a series which uses objects to study different periods of history.; Title: An Egyptian Tomb (Look Inside) | [
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30,138 | 14 | Book by Joan Walsh Anglund; Title: A Christmas Alphabet | [
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30,140 | 0 | On the eve of its 40th anniversary, Joan Walsh Anglund's Cowboy's Secret Life (1963) finds the hero of The Brave Cowboy and Cowboy and His Friend decked out in appropriate hat and spurs; he perceives more than others see. Anglund uses a splash of green in her pen-and-ink drawings to reveal a dragon at the bus stop or knights defending the school. Ages 4-8.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Cowboy's Secret Life | [
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30,141 | 0 | The follow-up to Brave Cowboy, Cowboy and His Friend by Joan Walsh Anglund, first published in 1961, features the eponymous hero and his imaginary companion. Throughout, lively b&w line drawings depict the child; "Bear" appears in brown. The tiny trim size adds to the appeal.; Title: Cowboy And His Friend | [
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30,142 | 2 | Everything old is new again! Recapturing the ageless beauty of the past is why sisters-in-law Frances Edelen Clegg and Cheryl Wille Clegg formed Edelen Wille, a company dedicated to producing classic vintage design for home, garden, and baby. Beautiful turn-of-the-century artwork and Edelen Wille's signature clean, contemporary design style offer up a slice of the timeless past for all to enjoy once again.; Title: MaMa Goose: Rhymes And Poems For The Little Ones | [
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30,143 | 0 | Author and artist Joan Walsh Anglund has sold more than 45 million children's and adult gift books worldwide. She is best known for her writing on the themes of love, spirituality, and friendship. She has published more than 95 books, including Andrews McMeel's The Brave Cowboy; Love Is the Best Teacher; My Sister, My Friend; A Patchwork of Love; A Christmas Alphabet; Between Friends; Happy Birthday; You Are Loved; and Baby Dear. She lives in Connecticut with her husband.; Title: The Cowboy's Christmas | [
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30,144 | 16 | Anne Geddes' uniquely beautiful images of babies and children have made her the bestselling photographer in the world. They adorn greeting cards, calendars, books, stationery and photo albums, and are currently published in more than 77 countries spanning five continents. Anne's books have sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 19 languages. Her website, annegeddes.com attracts over 500,000 unique visitors from 200 countries each month. She and her husband live in New Zealand with their two daughters; Title: Shapes (Children's Collection Board Books) | [
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30,145 | 2 | Since the debut of his international bestseller The Blue Day Book, Bradley Trevor Greive has become a household name in more than 115 countries. A former Australian paratrooper, BTG left the army to pursue more creative misadventures. He has been bitten by wild monkeys and rabid bats and was accepted into Russia's cosmonaut training program--though those incidents were, by and large, unrelated. BTG spends most of his time in a tiny Tasmanian hamlet.; Title: Friends to the End for Kids: The True Value of Friendship | [
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30,146 | 14 | Becky Kelly is the founder of Becky Kelly Studios. Her artwork graces a bevy of licensed products, including gift books, journals, calendars, greeting cards, baby clothes, and more. Becky paints from a beautiful sunlit studio in Leawood, Kans., where squirrels, bunnies, and chipmunks often allow secret glimpses into their world.Author's web site: www.beckykelly.com/; Title: The Night Before Christmas | [
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30,147 | 15 | Sophie and her father John call Mother Earth home. More specifically, they live with their family in Southern Oregon. John is an author, and a long-time environmental activist.; Title: The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth | [
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30,148 | 1 | Gandee Vasan is a London-based artist, painter, and photographer. His work has been displayed at the National Portrait Gallery. He is also a writer.Online: www.gandeevasan.com; Title: Silly Dogs | [
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30,149 | 15 | If you can buy only one book for your little angels this year, let it be Bee & Me. --East Bay Express, October 29, 2008The book's environmental message shows children that little creatures can have a big impact on the environment and on humans. --lookingglassreview.comElle J. McGuinness is a children's book author and lives in northern California.; Title: Bee & Me: An Animotion Experience | [
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30,150 | 1 | Gandee Vasan is a London-based artist, painter, and photographer. His work has been displayed at the National Portrait Gallery. He is also a writer.Online: www.gandeevasan.com; Title: Crazy Cats | [
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30,151 | 2 | Elle J. McGuinness is a children's book author and lives in northern California.; Title: Baby Turtle's Tale | [
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30,152 | 16 | Marian and Jim Harris are the writing and illustrating duo behind several books. They live in New Zealand.; Title: Ten Little Puppies (Eyeball Animation) | [
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30,153 | 16 | Marian and Jim Harris are the writing and illustrating duo behind several books. They live in New Zealand.; Title: Ten Little Kittens (Eyeball Animation) | [
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30,155 | 1 |  Accord Publishing is a Denver based publisher of fun and interactive children's books.; Title: Zoo Babies | [
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30,156 | 1 |  Accord Publishing is a Denver based publisher of fun and interactive children's books.; Title: Trucks: A Mini Animotion Book | [
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30,157 | 6 | Accord Publishing is a Denver based publisher of fun and interactive children's books.; Title: Stick to it: Pets: A Magnetic Puzzle Book | [
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30,161 | 6 | Magic Eye ignited the worldwide 3D craze of the 1990s. In fact, Magic Eye I, II, and III appeared on the New York Times best-seller list for a combined 73 weeks. More than 20 million copies of Magic Eye books have been sold in more than 25 languages. The weekly newspaper syndicated comic strip has appeared in newspapers around the world since 1994 and became the fastest start-up syndication in the history of Universal Press Syndicate.magiceye.comharrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthehalf-bloodprince/dvd/index.html; Title: Harry Potter Magic Eye Book: 3D Magical Creatures, Beasts and Beings | [
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30,162 | 6 | The Puzzle Society is the Web's premier source for challenging, professionally constructed puzzles and games. Updated daily and boasting a gaming archive of more than 8,000 puzzles, The Puzzle Society offers more than 70 nationally syndicated puzzles, including the Washington Post Crossword, Los Angeles Times Crossword, Universal Crossword, Universal Jigsaw, and Daily Jumble.; Title: Pocket Posh Girl Hangman: 100 Puzzles | [
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30,163 | 2 | In 1999 The Lang Companies invited author Mark Kimball Moulton to pursue his life-long dream of bringing his storytelling talent into the world of books. The combination of Mark's vivid imagination and his extraordinary gift for detail will delight you again and again as you invest in each of the books in his collection.Mark lives in Connecticut surrounded by his family and friends, and finds his inspiration in the beauty of nature. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from the University of Connecticut.; Title: A Snowman Named Just Bob | [
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30,165 | 14 | In 1999 The Lang Companies invited author Mark Kimball Moulton to pursue his life-long dream of bringing his storytelling talent into the world of books. The combination of Mark's vivid imagination and his extraordinary gift for detail will delight you again and again as you invest in each of the books in his collection.Mark lives in Connecticut surrounded by his family and friends, and finds his inspiration in the beauty of nature. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from the University of Connecticut; Title: Reindeer Moon | [
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30,166 | 14 | This book is suitable for ages 7 to 9 years. This is a most hilarious story about three eccentric sisters who give a party for their suitors. Which suitor will win the sisters' hands? Will it be Count Dracula or his best friends, a dentist down the street? Perhaps Frankenstein will win one prize. Have fun with these sisters at the mother of all parties with more characters and weirdos than you can imagine.; Title: Twisted Sistahs | [
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30,167 | 14 | In 1999 The Lang Companies invited author Mark Kimball Moulton to pursue his life-long dream of bringing his storytelling talent into the world of books. The combination of Mark's vivid imagination and his extraordinary gift for detail will delight you again and again as you invest in each of the books in his collection.Mark lives in Connecticut surrounded by his family and friends, and finds his inspiration in the beauty of nature. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from the University of Connecticut; Title: A Cricket's Carol | [
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30,168 | 2 | Mark Kimball Moulton lives in a magical world surrounded by his wonderful family and friends where the forest speaks and the rivers sing and life is truly good. He finds peace in the morning sunrise, inspiration in the laughter of children of all ages and revels in every wonder Mother Earth has to offer. He wishes peace and joy to all who enter his world.; Title: The Night at Humpback Bridge | [
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30,169 | 2 | Book by Mark Kimball Moulton, Sherwood, Stewart; Title: Traveler's Gift | [
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30,170 | 14 | Mark Kimball Moulton graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture and has made his home in the northwestern hills of Connecticut. He finds his inspiration on long walks by the Farmington River and in the simplicity of Mother Nature.; Title: The Visit | [
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30,172 | 14 | For ages 4-8. What do vampires, pirates and pink rabbits have in common? They all love Miss Fiona's pumpkin pie! Join the trick-or-treaters as they creep down past the old cemetery to Miss Fiona's haunted house for a taste of her secret Halloween recipe. Spooky illustrations enhance this tasty tale of Halloween fun.; Title: Miss Fiona's Stupendous Pumpkin Pies | [
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30,173 | 5 | Hilda van Stockum (1908 - 2006) was a celebrated author and illustrator of books for children and young adults. She published more than twenty-five books during her lifetime, including A Day on Skates (1934), for which she took Newbery Honors, and The Winged Watchman (1962), which received the Brotherhood Award of The National Conference of Christians and Jews. Her books are known for their themes of tolerance, nature and family and have reached audiences across the globe.; Title: King Oberon's Forest | [
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30,174 | 0 | James M. Barrie was born in Scotland in 1860. He moved to London when he was twenty-five and began his career as a playwright and novelist. He told his first Peter Pan stories to the sons of his friend Sylvia Llewellyn Davies. In 1904, Peter Pan made its stage debut and was a huge success; the play has been performed continually ever since. He wrote the novel, Peter Pan(originally titled Peter and Wendy), in 1911. Barrie received many literary awards and honors throughout his long career. He died in 1937.; Title: Peter Pan: The Original Tale of Neverland | [
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30,175 | 5 | Gr. 1-4. The series of Aesop's fable adaptations undertaken by this trio continues as Poppy, a bearded Bayou-dwelling African American grandfather, regales a small boy with a tale that illuminates the issues arising when two creatures who are predisposed by culture to distrust one another act antithetically to that inclination. After Poppy accidentally runs over Snake, Snake talks Poppy into making amends by taking him home and then pretends to become Poppy's friend. However, a snake is, after all, a snake, and eventually he acts on his nature and bites Poppy. For his part, Poppy is prepared, as any experienced swamp-dwelling human would be, for this likely possibility. Although Lemaitre's nuanced, full-color illustrations have the appeal of cartoons and much of the text appears within the panels and speech bubbles of the comicslike format, this can be read aloud quite successfully without reference to the images. While this series, by Nobel Prize-winner Morrison and her son, has been uneven, this segment is particularly well done, and it will be a hit with both children and the adults who read to them. Francisca GoldsmithCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedToni Morrison, who is best known for her fiction, teaches at Princeton University. Her novels include Song of Solomon (1977), Beloved (1981), Jazz (1992), Paradise (1998), and Love (2003).; Title: Poppy or the Snake? (Who's Got Game?) | [
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30,176 | 2 | Feeling like chaos rules your world? Ready to take charge of your life? Need a little kick in the pants? This pocket-sized paperback is jam-packed with inspiration to help you begin to steer your life, rather than drift through it. Based on Jay McGraw's bestselling inspirational guide, Life Strategies for Teens, this handy, hard-hitting (yet kind) collection of daily motivational truisms is straightforward and full of insight. The author blends concepts from his own book with quotations from the likes of Margaret Thatcher, Yogi Berra, and Aristotle. Each day is given a brief saying or question. July 27th's entry, for example: "The key to success is perseverance--getting the job done whether you feel like it or not." And October 19: "The door to an emotional prison locks from the inside." Young people at any stage of growing up will be sure to find dozens of relevant gems in this earnest, realistic, day-by-day life guide. (Ages 13 and older) --Emilie CoulterJay McGraw is executive producer of The Doctors, as well as president and CEO of Los Angeles-based Stage 29 Productions. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens: The 7 Keys to Weight Freedom; Life Strategies for Teens; and Closing the Gap: A Strategy for Bringing Parents and Teens Together. McGraw is a regular contributor on the Dr. Phil show and has also been featured as a teen expert on Larry King Live and the Today show. McGraw earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University and is a graduate of the University of Texas, where he received a BS in psychology. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Erica.; Title: Daily Life Strategies for Teens | [
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30,177 | 0 | A graduate of Cornell University, Robert Marantz was a project manager for Kaplan, Inc., during which time he co-wrote the best-selling Higher Score series of test preparation software. He has also authored several screenplays and television scripts and currently makes his home among the ubiquitous palm trees of Los Angeles.Chapter One"Pencils down."At first, the words didn't register. Will was staring at the scar on his arm, now a glossy shade of peach, his mind too immersed in degrees, cosines, and algorithms to hear. How could Mrs. O'Leary end 10 months of mathematical torment with such a laconic request?"Pencils down, Mr. Lassiter!"Her command jolted Will out of his stupor. He put down the pencil, and the world around him gradually came alive. Other students shifted in their seats. Papers rustled. Passing his test booklet to the girl in front of him, Will massaged his throbbing hand and then surveyed the room.His classmates seemed similarly dazed by the exam. They rubbed their necks, yawned, and stretched their backs. Leave it to O'Leary to drag the semester to such an excruciating end. But, at last, that's what it was. The end."Have a great summer. See you in September."Mrs. O'Leary was not given to grand orations. But what she said was enough for the weary eleventh graders.The hallway was littered with crumpled term papers and discarded pens. Overripe gym shorts fell out of lockers that lined the walls. Entire notebooks were now confetti on the floor. Will stepped out into the corridor and was immediately caught in a throng of exuberant students making a beeline toward the door.Outside, Will felt the full force of the sun against his face, the warmth reviving his stiff body. The sun had lightened his hair over the years, and tanned his skin to a golden hue. Casting a long, thin shadow as he walked, he spotted Ty near a large maple tree.Today, Ty had grown into a muscular athlete, no longer the small, pudgy kid of his youth. Now, nearly half a foot taller than Will, his baby fat was gone, though his round face still wore the same cherubic smile.Standing next to Ty was Katie Watson. Will had known her since the second grade, when they'd both received awards for good citizenship: He'd painted a picture of the town from a bird's-eye view, and Katie had written an effusive essay about the importance of community spirit. When they were called up at the awards ceremony, Will's stage fright had overpowered him, and he stood stiffly, admiring Katie's carefree expression. Even now, with her curly scarlet hair and boundless energy, Katie was always in a good mood."How'd it go, Will?" Katie could barely contain her enthusiasm that school was finally over."I don't know, and I don't care."Ty rolled his eyes. He knew better."I'm sure you aced it."Will shrugged. Katie snorted impatiently and looped her hands through her friend's arms."What are we loitering around this place for? Let's get out of here!"Will and Ty agreed, and Katie led them across the street to Sal's Pizzeria. Even on a hot day, the smell of fresh basil and mozzarella was too intoxicating to pass up.Housed in an old brick storage warehouse, Sal's was the closest thing to an after-school hangout that this town had. Sal, who practically lived at the pizzeria, was a third-generation restaurateur. Visitors could glimpse his ruddy face every day of the week, adroitly tossing dough into the air or mingling with customers. A testament to the quality of his cuisine, Sal's corpulence had come from years of "sampling." It had gotten to be such a problem that he now had to suck in his gut to pass between the crowded tables. Pizza was in his blood.Finding a secluded table in the back, the three friends attacked their pepperoni pie with gusto. Between mouthfuls, they talked about their plans for the summer."I'm gonna sail my butt off so I can beat my brother once and for all," Ty declared.Will and Katie laughed. Poor Ty. He constantly vied for superiority over his older brother Ray. Every year, Ty would pick a new sport. And every year, Ray came out on top. That's not to say Ty was inept. Ray was simply the best sailor in Red Fork, as well as the best football player, tennis player, basketball player, and chess player. Where competition was involved, Ray always won."Don't you ever get bored sailing around that tiny lake?"Katie sighed. "Will, don't start that again."Will wanted to say more, but he acquiesced. Ty and Katie were his only friends, and he couldn't afford to alienate them. He knew that sooner or later, their differences would divide them. Just not today, not the beginning of summer vacation.The trio ate in moody silence. When there was only one slice left, they all hesitated, and then simultaneously, reached for it. Their hands smashed together."Ty should have it," Will laughed. "He's in training."The three friends eased back, their exchange falling into a comfortable ebb and flow. The summer was panning out in the usual fashion. When he wasn't sailing, Ty would be working at the video store adjacent to Sal's. Katie was going to help out at her parents' antique shop. And Will had lined up work as a "landscape engineer," or as Ty aptly put it, "a mower of lawns." By the time they rose to leave, the sun had crept into the western horizon.* * *McAllister Boulevard was the main thoroughfare in the hamlet of Red Fork, Pennsylvania. Giant oak trees lined the cobblestone street, providing perpetual shade. They were planted a hundred years earlier, back when the town was Algernon McAllister's country estate.An industrial magnate, McAllister accrued a fortune in the late nineteenth century building steam engines for locomotives and ships. With his new-found wealth, he was able to buy a large parcel of land outside of Pittsburgh and build Red Fork. His new domain reflected his patrician tastes with its grandiose mansion and meticulously cultivated gardens.McAllister's estate was so vast that it required its own power plant -- steam, of course. He employed a phalanx of housekeepers and gardeners, and imported a herd of stallions from the Arabian Peninsula, housing them in spacious stables. McAllister also built the largest private library in the country and his own printing press, with which he planned to publish his memoirs. Unfortunately, he never got the chance.McAllister died on the maiden voyage of the Titanic. Though he had no heirs, he did leave a will. In it, he specified that Red Fork be split up into equal-sized lots and divided among his loyal servants. This magnanimous final gesture secured his place in history as Red Fork's progenitor and greatest citizen.McAllister's story was part of the curriculum at McAllister Elementary School. Fourth graders wrote essays about him and his splendid gift to the town, and sixth graders presented an annual play depicting his life. To Will and his friends, it was as legendary a tale as Washington crossing the Delaware.The three friends strolled along Tess Street until they came upon Algernon Drive. This was Will's block. Ty put his hand on Will's shoulder."I'm going for my license in a few weeks. Before you know it, we'll be cruising down McAl' Boulevard. This is going to be our summer."Will's eyes lit up. "Maybe we can take a road trip -- check out the Grand Canyon or something.""Why?" Ty stared blankly at him. "It's just a big hole in the ground."Before Will could respond, Ty poked him in the stomach."Gotcha!"Will grinned. "Good one. Remember: Green means go and red means stop, not go faster.""You're one to talk!" Ty retorted.Will backed down. He had taken his driving test twice already and still had only his permit. Parallel parking was the bane of his existence. Where in Red Fork would he ever need to parallel park? The one street where people had reason to go, McAllister Boulevard, had diagonal spaces.; Title: The Ring of McAllister: A Score-Raising Mystery Featuring 1,000 Must-Know SAT Vocabulary Words | [
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30,178 | 2 | Parents and kids looking for a break from the ordinary will appreciate this imaginative collection of stories and songs from quirk-rock kings They Might Be Giants. Fresh on the heels of their highly successful children's record No!, Bed, Bed, Bed features four brief stories written by the Giants and illustrated with surreal panache by Marcel Dzama along with a CD featuring all four stories in song version. "Impossible" explores the possibility of turning into fantastical animals like Octofish and Octofee or growing violet hair that flows down the stairs. Kids will find the silly animals and warped reality delightful and will love singer John Linnell's spacey conspiratorial tone. "Happy Doesnt Have to Have an Ending" tells the story of a hippie kitten "on a secret mission to make a valentine for everyone on earth," who wants everyone to dance and be happy. "Idlewild" slows things down with a softer, sleepier beat and a story about a dreamy trip to the carnival. But the Giants save the best story for last; "Bed Bed Bed Bed Bed" is a well-reasoned and catchy argument for slumber. "I did so many things today, theres nothing left to do", sings guest vocalist Kimya Dawson (in a slower, different version than the one on "No!"). While the story features familiar bedtime milestones, Dzamas illustrations lend the proceedings a compellingly skewed vision in which kids eat three meals in the company of bears and go to bed accompanied by their pet octopus and a tuxedoed rabbit. While the lyrics flow nicely in the songs, they can sometimes be a bit clunky on the page. But even then, the stories and Dzamas illustrations are more imaginative and memorable than most childrens books today. --John MoeThey Might Be Giants are John Linnell and John Flansburg. They became friends in Massachusetts when they were kids. They started They Might Be Giants in Brooklyn, New York, where they have a phone machine called Dial-A-Song that plays their songs. They won a Grammy for their song, "Boss of Me," the theme for Malcolm in the Middle. They recently released an album called No! for the whole family. Bed, Bed, Bed is their very first book.; Title: Bed, Bed, Bed (They Might Be Giants) | [
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30,179 | 6 | Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch, author of The Jewish Book of Why What Does Being Jewish Mean? will be a great help to parents seeking to answer their children's questions about Judaism and Jewish life. It will certainly be a wonderful source of information for adults anxious to share with young people an appreciation of their heritage.Rabbi E. B. Freedmanhas served asthe director of the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network in southeastern Michigan.; Title: What Does Being Jewish Mean?: Read-Aloud Responses to Questions Jewish Children Ask About History, Culture, and Religion | [
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30,180 | 2 | Grade 8 UpIn this practical and lively self-help title, the author argues that teens have six key decisions to make, and that their choices will make or break their futures. The decisions involve getting a good education, choosing true friends, getting along with parents, dating and sex, avoiding addictions, and establishing a healthy sense of self-worth. Covey provides tips for making and following through on each of these areas and delivers concise sound bites of advice peppered with colorful graphics, cartoons, and movie quotes. He supports his arguments with facts, statistics, and analysis. For example, in urging teens to stay in school and keep up their grades, he provides a chart of lifelong earnings based on the highest degree earned, as well as the money needed for a family. The author briefly addresses problems associated with the choices. For example, regarding school, he gives tips on dealing with stress, time management, learning disabilities, and preparing for college. He is frank in discussing sex and dating myths and the dangers of STDs and teenage pregnancy. This book covers typical self-help territory, but does so in a manner that teens will appreciate. Its downfall is its wide scope and the author's failure to cite most of his sources. However, the volume is not designed to be read straight through, and its quick and easy tips will appeal to most readers.Jane Cronkhite, Cuyahoga County Public Library, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."This book is way better than Sean's first one, and that one was GREAT! Every teen in the world should read this book. And, oh yeah, it was really funny." -- Matt Klymocho, teenager"This book will prepare teens to handle the pressure and make the right universal big decisions right now." -- Peyton Manning, quarterback, Indianapolis Colts, two-time NFL MVP, six-time Pro Bowler"As hard as it is not to be biased, I can say without reservation that this is one remarkable book! The writing is entertaining and inspirational. A definite must-read for teens, and all those who raise, teach, and lead them." -- Stephen R. Covey, author of the #1 bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"From one mother to another, I highly recommend that if you want a better future for your teens, you must have them read this book!" -- Candace Lightner, founder, Mothers Against Drunk Driving"This book is perfectly written. I want all 74,000 students in our district to read it as well as their parents and all 6,000 teachers. I am trying to figure out how to make it required reading for all teens in Nashville." -- Pedro Garcia, Ed.D. educational administration; superintendent, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools"It's a rare thing to find such an innovative and inspirational book all rolled into one." -- Larry King; Title: The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens | [
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30,181 | 0 | Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens. His humorous tales of human nature, especially The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), remain standard texts in high school and college literature classes. Twain was born and died in years in which Halley's Comet passed by Earth: 1835 and 1910.; Title: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: A Kaplan Vocabulary-Building Classic for Young Readers | [
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30,182 | 13 | Indie rock artists They Might Be Giants (Bed Bed Bed), fresh off a 2009 Grammy win for their children's recording Here Come the 123s, hop back into the kids' arena with an original songcumpicture book designed to inspire kids to get moving. Called to action by the words Hey, kid! a tired-looking boy and girl are encouraged to stand up, get up off the couch, [j]ump up off the floor and go/ Get up off your chair and go! go! go! Soon they're moving like a monkey, jumping like a jack-in-the-box, and getting a high-energy groove on (there's even a dance break). With just a hint of retro style about them, Campion's thick and loose black ink lines provide a sense of fluidity in riotous scenes that use a limited but appealing palette of green, gray, and peach, splashed over lots of white space. Befitting the action words in the text, the font size bounces from small to large, adding to the energetic tone (as do a healthy number of monkeys). An accompanying DVD features an animated video of the song. All ages. (Nov.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.They Might Be Giants (aka "TMBG") is an American alternative music group from Brooklyn, NY. The group was founded by John Flansburgh and John Linnell, who released their first album in 1986. Throughout their 25+ year career, the band has racked up several charting albums and singles, as well as two Grammy awards--one in 2002 for their song "Boss Of Me", (the theme song for Malcolm in the Middle)and the other in 2009 fortheir children's albumHere Come The 123s. They continue to record alternative albums while branching out into the realm of children's music, and have sold over 4 million records in total.; Title: Kids Go! | [
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30,183 | 2 | Gr 3-6-Chuck, a cat, and Willy, a rottweiler, make a return appearance. Here, Chuck, aka Upchuck, finds himself torn between Willy and the two new cats that just moved into town. Chuck's new feline friends do not like dogs and do not want to befriend a cat that hangs out with them. Chuck has a crisis of character but ultimately decides to remain friends with Willy, who is loyal and not judgmental. In the end, things work out for these unlikely companions. Some baseball action is included. This story enforces the dangers and circumstances of prejudices and biases. It will find an audience among fans of the first two "Upchuck" books.-Barb Lawler, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Bill Wallace grew up in Oklahoma. Along with riding their horses, he and his friends enjoyed campouts and fishing trips. Toasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories to scare one another, and catching fish was always fun.One of the most memorable trips took place on the far side of Lake Lawtonka, at the base of Mt. Scott. He and his best friend, Gary, spent the day shooting shad with bow and arrows, cutting bank poles, and getting ready to go when their dads got home from work.Although there was no "monster" in Lake Lawtonka, one night there was a "sneak attack" by a rather large catfish tail. Checking the bank poles was not nearly as fun or "free" after that point, but it was the inspiration for this story.Bill Wallace has won nineteen children's state awards and been awarded the Arrell Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award for Children's Literature from the Oklahoma Center for the Book.; Title: Running Wild (Upchuck and the Rotten Willy) | [
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30,184 | 2 | Chapter 1: Out of the Blue"You think we'll survive this?" seventeen-year-old Joe Hardy asked his older brother as he felt the muscles in his back tense up."I don't know." Frank Hardy stood grinning, surrounded by shopping bags. They were everywhere. "They've got us outnumbered four to one. It does look hopeless.""It wouldn't be, if you two would stop procrastinating and load those bags," a stern voice insisted.Frank and Joe smiled sheepishly. The voice belonged to their ever-efficient aunt Gertrude, their father's only sister. "It's four o'clock, and we still have three more stops to make before dinner."The two brothers quietly groaned and finished loading the shopping bags in through the rear of their custom van. The boys often used the van to chase down crooks, but things had been quiet lately, as if all criminals had taken a holiday.They couldn't help feeling a little disappointed, as this was the second day of their weeklong school break and they had hoped to spend it doing something -- anything -- more exciting than shopping.It was a beautiful early fall day, perfect for biking, skateboarding -- not for playing errand boys."Hey, Frank, Joe, what's up?" Tony Prito called out as he cruised by in his car. "See you down at Mr. Pizza later?""Not likely," Joe replied. "We've got more...important things to do."Tony grinned. "Yeah, I can see that. Later.""This wouldn't be bad if it were just down time between cases," Frank said. "But things have been too quiet lately."Joe nodded."I'm extremely happy you two are not involved in any murder and mayhem," said their aunt. She crossed several items off her list of errands. "It's bad enough Fenton courts danger, without his sons following suit."Fenton Hardy, the boys' father, was a well-known and successful private investigator. It seemed as if his skills had rubbed off on the boys. Robbers, kidnappers, and saboteurs -- Frank and Joe had tackled them all and with tremendous success."If only something would happen," Joe continued. He stepped over to a sidewalk newspaper dispenser and purchased a paper. The headline was in bold black type."'City Council wants to bring more business to Bayport,'" Joe read out loud. "Our senator is lobbying for better ecological management of our shoreline. As I said, nothing earth-shaking.""Senator Ogilvy is a good man," Aunt Gertrude declared. "I volunteered in his last campaign. He really cares about his constituents. In fact, he spends more time here than he does in Washington."Frank Hardy shrugged his shoulders. "That's great, Aunt Gertrude," he said, "but a lot of politicians say and do anything to get elected.""Well, not our senator, he -- " Suddenly Aunt Gertrude glanced at the big clock on top of a store down the street. "Oh my, it's later than I thought, and we still have a lot to do before dinner."Joe winked at Frank. "So maybe we should skip the rest of the list," he said.Aunt Gertrude gave her nephew a look that said that was not an option."Okay, okay," Joe said sheepishly. "Scratch that idea." He walked around to the side of the van to hold the door for his aunt. "Okay, Aunt Gertrude," Joe said. "Let's get this show on the road."Joe looked around. Where was his aunt? She was no longer standing behind the van. Movement caught his eye, and he turned to see his aunt running down the street. "Aunt Gertrude, where are you going?" Joe called out."What's up?" Frank asked.Joe pointed to their aunt, who was now half a block away, in front of the mini mall they had just left. "I've never seen her run like that before," Joe said.Frank grabbed his brother by the arm and took off after her. He thought he knew what had caused his aunt's running off. Then Joe spotted what Frank had seen.Just beyond Aunt Gertrude three men were fighting. As the brothers drew closer it became clear that two of the men, one blond and one dark-haired, were attacking the third one. The two men then started to drag the third by the arms toward a white van parked at the curb.Before Frank and Joe could catch up to their aunt, she had reached the men. The dark-haired one, tall and lean, had just raised his hand above the victim's head. Joe spotted a blackjack in the attacker's hand, ready to come down hard. That was when Aunt Gertrude shocked the boys for the second time. She reached up and quickly grabbed the man's arm, and held on with all her might.But the man was strong, and the boys knew that it was only a matter of seconds before he'd break her grasp -- and the first thing he'd strike would be her.Copyright 2001 by Simon & Schuster, Inc.; Title: Past and Present Danger (The Hardy Boys) | [
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30,186 | 2 | Jackie French Koller has been a storyteller since the sixth grade, when she amused her friends by spinning tales on the playground. She has also edited a childrens newspaper, taught writing in public schools, and studied art. Ms. Koller lives in Groton, Massachusetts, with her husband.; Title: The Dragonling Collector's Edition Vol. 1 | [
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30,187 | 2 | Chapter 1: Total Darkness"All aboard!" the train conductor shouted. "Chicago to New York City -- and all stops in between!"Nancy Drew and her father, Carson, stepped up their pace as Carson pushed a trolley laden with luggage along the crowded platform of the cavernous station. Nancy's best friends, George Fayne and Bess Marvin, hurried to keep up."Will we make it?" Bess asked Nancy as the train whistle shrilled through the humid air."I think so, Bess," Nancy said, "though I can't predict whether all four of your suitcases will get on before the doors close.""Don't say that!" Bess moaned. "I need them. We'll be in New York a whole week, and the party that Delphinia's planning sounds awesome.""This is all I brought," George declared as she stepped up to her friends. She patted the straps of a large backpack slung over her shoulders."Don't tell me your dress for Delphinia's big dinner event is crumpled up in there," Bess said, looking horrified."Not crumpled -- rolled," George countered. "It's made out of some nonwrinkling material -- ideal for travel-by-backpack," she quipped, in the tone of a commercial. "Though I probably should have packed an extra pair of sneakers for sightseeing.""Sightseeing? As in checking out cool shops and restaurants?" Bess asked mischievously."No way. Sightseeing, as in visiting the Museum of Natural History and hiking across the Brooklyn Bridge," George retorted with a toss of her short dark hair.Bess made a face. "Sounds like torture. All the sights I'm interested in seeing can be found in Bloomingdale's. And you don't need sneakers for that."Eighteen-year-old Nancy grinned at her friends' remarks. Bess and George were first cousins and devoted friends, but they were also total opposites. Blond-haired Bess loved clothes, high-calorie desserts, and boy watching, while George's interests ran more to athletics. Nancy knew that planning activities in the Big Apple to interest both girls would be complicated."Is this a sleeping car?" Nancy's father asked a conductor standing next to a car with high, wide windows."Indeed it is," the conductor declared. "May I see your tickets, please?""I've got them, Dad," Nancy said, reaching into her purse. She handed three tickets to the conductor."Miss Drew, Miss Fayne, and Miss Marvin," the conductor said as he examined the tickets. "You've come to the right car, ladies. Compartment Twenty-three B. Step lively, please. The train leaves in exactly three minutes.""Why don't I help you girls load this stuff into your compartment?" Carson offered, sweeping suitcases from the trolley onto the metal platform inside the car door. "I can do that in less than three minutes.""Just keep an ear out for the conductor's last call, Dad," Nancy warned, "unless you want a surprise trip to New York."Carson chuckled. "If I didn't have to be in court tomorrow in River Heights, a trip to New York would be great," he said, hefting three suitcases. "I could tour the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- the list is endless. New York is like one gigantic grab bag full of things to do.""Not to mention visiting Delphinia Van Hoogstraten's mansion with its famous collection of glass birds," Nancy reminded him. "Here, Dad, let me give you a hand with the bags." She hoisted two suitcases, followed her father down the narrow aisle of the sleeping car, and stopped outside the door marked 23B.Sliding it open, she found two blue velour sofas facing each other with a window in the wall beside them. Large cabinets ran the length of the walls over the sofas."The conductor will convert one of these sofas into a bed later on," Carson explained as he entered the compartment behind Nancy. "Those overhead cabinets will open to make two more beds.""There's room for the luggage under the sofas," Nancy commented, pushing her suitcase under the sofa on her right."Last call!" the conductor shouted into the car. "All those without tickets please exit immediately.""Goodbye, girls, and take good care of Eloise," Carson said, referring to his sister, who lived in New York. "I'm glad you'll be staying with her instead of at some hotel. And, Nancy -- try not to get involved in a mystery," he added with a wink. "Every good professional needs time off, and detectives are no exception.""I'll try my best, Dad," Nancy promised, smiling. After giving her father a hug, she watched him hurry down the aisle and off the train. The instant he stepped on to the platform, the conductor slammed the car door shut, and the train inched forward."I agree with your dad -- no mysteries!" Bess exclaimed. "I have this feeling that just bringing up the subject will jinx us. With your track record, Nan, there's sure to be a mystery lurking somewhere on this train."George propped her backpack in a niche by the door and said, "I hope not. Your dad's right, Nancy. Even ace detectives need time off.""And I plan to take it," Nancy said firmly, settling herself on a sofa and peering out the window as the train slid into a tunnel. "Our week in New York will be total vacation, I promise. We'll explore the city, see Aunt Eloise, and meet her friend Delphinia Van Hoogstraten -- Dell for short.""Tell me more about Dell," Bess said as she and George sat down on the sofa across from Nancy. "Why is she turning her mansion into a museum?"As the train rattled out of the tunnel and into the sunshine, Nancy thought back to her conversation with her aunt Eloise about the eccentric Van Hoogstraten family. She'd told Bess and George only a few details about them."According to Aunt Eloise," Nancy explained, "Dell's getting married and moving to Boston, where her fianc lives. The mansion is owned by a Van Hoogstraten family partnership, and they've decided to turn it into a museum."George's dark eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "But if a bunch of Van Hoogstratens own the mansion, how come Dell ended up living in it by herself?""Dell's an only child, and she grew up in the house, so the place means a lot to her," Nancy replied as she looked out the window. Green fields and leafy trees flashed by like a movie on fast-forward. Turning her eyes from the afternoon sunlight that flooded into the compartment, she added, "I think Dell pays rent to the partnership. For some reason, none of Julius's other descendants is interested in living there.""Julius?" Bess cut in. "Who's he?""Dell's great-grandfather Julius Van Hoogstraten, who built the house," Nancy replied. "He died in 1915.""The Van Hoogstratens must be mega rich in order to afford the taxes and upkeep on a huge place like that in New York City," George commented."You said it, George," Nancy declared. "Julius Van Hoogstraten was one of the richest men in New York during the Gilded Age. He made this unbelievable fortune in railroads.""The Gilded Age?" Bess echoed, puzzled.Pulling her reddish blond hair into a quick ponytail, Nancy explained, "That's a nickname for the late 1800s when all these people became millionaires. They lived incredibly fancy lives -- people like Cornelius Vanderbilt, J. P. Morgan, and John D. Rockefeller, who made money from shipping and banking and oil. They built these huge mansions and had tons of servants.""Those guys must have really raked in the dough," George commented, "especially because they didn't have income taxes in those days.""The amount of money they had was mind-boggling," Nancy went on, "and they loved to flaunt it. Balls and dinner parties for hundreds of guests, humongous summer homes, and honeymoons around the world were typical.""But what's so special about Julius's mansion? Why would it rate as a museum?" George asked. "Did he have a big art collection or something?""Julius had this awesome collection of blown-glass birds," Nancy told her. "He'd made them himself in Holland before moving to America, when he was twenty-five. They were so beautiful that he couldn't stand the thought of leaving them behind. Now his collection is priceless.""Who would have thought that a talent for making glass birds would have led him to a fortune in railroads?" Bess remarked."Aunt Eloise said that he came to America with his glass bird collection and a few pennies in his pocket," Nancy went on, kicking off her shoes and folding her legs under herself. "He started working as a train mechanic, saved money, and when an opportunity came to buy a struggling railroad, he seized it. But apparently his newfound money went to his head. He threw fancy parties -- even for his pets' birthdays -- smoked cigars and drank expensive brandy, and was known for being bossy and rude. He fired servants right and left, except for his pastry chef, who could do no wrong."Bess perked up. "Hmm. I wonder if the chef left any of his recipes somewhere in the house -- maybe in old letters or cookbooks? That's the kind of mystery I'd be up for solving, Nan. Nothing dangerous -- but with a definite payoff.""Speaking of food," George said, checking her watch, "it's five o'clock. Why don't we explore the train before dinner?"Nancy's blue eyes sparkled excitedly. "I forgot to tell you guys -- Julius's private railroad car has been totally restored. It's attached to this train, and we can tour it.""What a coincidence!" Bess exclaimed."Not exactly," Nancy admitted. "The Van Hoogstratens arranged to have it attached to certain routes in the Northeast to promote the opening of their musuem. So when I called to make our reservations, I learned that the car would be on this particular train. That's why we're traveling today."The girls stepped out of their compartment and headed down the corridor toward the rear of the train. The next car they entered was the dining car. Nancy was surprised to see how crowded it was already. People were sitting at tables covered with white cloths and set with gleaming cutlery. Most of the diners were studying menus while white-coated waiters looked on attentively, ready with pads to take orders.The matre d' approached the girls. "Would you like to have a table, ladies?" he asked in a friendly manner. "A couple of tables are still available.""Not yet, thanks," Nancy said with a polite smile. "We thought we'd explore the Julius Van Hoog-straten car first.""Well, you're in luck," the matre d' said. "A gentleman from the Van Hoogstraten mansion is giving tours of the car starting at eight o'clock. He's suggesting to people that they wait for his tour so they can learn interesting details about Van Hoogstraten's life and times.""We don't need a formal tour," Nancy began when the train gave a sudden lurch. Nancy, George, and Bess fell backward a step, colliding with an empty booth.Before Nancy could say another word, the lights in the car flickered and then suddenly went out. Nothing, not even a shadow, was visible.Bess screamed as diners let out exclamations of surprise. The sound of dishes breaking clattered from the kitchen."Huh?" Nancy heard a woman say.A screeching sound filled the air as the train slowed. Nancy heard Bess gasp as it stopped."We just entered a tunnel, that's why it's so dark," the matre d' said."I can't see a thing," George said. "But I can feel a booth here. Let's sit down, guys. Are you near me?""Yes," Nancy and Bess said together. After feeling for the seats, they sat down with George."All the power is off," the matre d' remarked. "No air conditioner, no stove, no nothing.""It's getting so hot," Bess said. "I can hardly breathe. And this car is kind of crowded.""Don't worry, Bess," George said. "I hear a conductor coming. I'm sure he'll take care of the problem.""If only we hadn't stopped inside a tunnel," Bess said weakly. "I'm getting claustrophobic."Nancy saw a flashlight bob down the aisle. A set of keys rattled behind the light in the darkness."Hey, Fred!" the conductor shouted. "Are you getting a connection?""Not yet." Fred's frustrated voice sounded from the front of the car. "I'm going to the engine."The conductor with his light bustled out as the temperature in the car rose.Perspiration formed on Nancy's face. The car was hot, she thought."What's that smell?" Bess asked, sounding panicked."What smell?" George said."Smoke!" Bess replied."Bess, relax," Nancy said soothingly.Even Nancy couldn't ignore the smell of smoke that suddenly gusted into the already hot and stuffy air. What is going on? she wondered.A woman's cry broke through the silence from a table behind them. "Fire!"Copyright 2001 by Simon & Schuster, Inc; Title: The Clue on the Crystal Dove (Nancy Drew) | [
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30,188 | 10 | Michael Dahl, the author of more than a dozen non?ction books, has also published poetry and plays. The Viking Claw is Dahl's fourth Finnegan Zwake mystery. The earlier titles in the series are The Horizontal Man, The Worm Tunnel, and The Ruby Raven. Dahl is also the author of Scooter Spies, a series of mysteries for younger readers, whose titles include The Wheels That Vanished and The Ghost That Barked. A theater director, actor, and comedian in Minneapolis, Dahl has a wide variety of unusual creatures in his household: Venus's-?ytraps, ?ddler crabs, African dwarf frogs, an elementary school teacher, and an Australian red-heeler named Gus. He can be e-mailed at ?nnswake@aol.com.; Title: The Wheels That Vanished (Scooter Spies) | [
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30,189 | 7 | Grades 6-10--Cusick does a good job of building suspense in this supernatural thriller. To get her twin brother Charlie to take her friend Val to the winter dance, Emma Donovan accepts his challenge to spend a night in the creepy, empty house next door that is supposedly haunted. Soon, the 17-year-old finds herself caught in a century-old love affair with anything but a happy ending. She becomes deeply involved in the secrets of the house, and Charlie and Val struggle to save her before the romance plays out its tragic conclusion a second time. Though the characters are fairly typical for the genre, they successfully sustain the mood of the story, and Cusick has incorporated some effective "twin speak" details into the story. The scenes involving two spinster neighbors are an unnecessary and distracting addition; Charlie, Emma, and her ghost lover are really enough to move the action forward and bring it to its conclusion. Still, this is a hauntingly good read.Elaine Baran Black, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr. 6-12. When her twin brother (to whom she's psychically connected) dares her to spend a night in the legendary haunted house next door, gutsy teenager Emma encounters a ghost who turns out to have been her tragic, true love in another lifetime. With the help of her brother, best friend, and some elderly sisters with skeletons in their own closet, Emma risks her life to unravel the mysterious goings-on and free the spirit of the man who apparently lost his life rescuing her former self from an abusive father. Brisk dialogue, ingenious plot twists, and nerve-wracking suspense combine with a bit of romance to broaden the audience, and the author's keen ear for the rhythm of teen language makes the story even more appealing. The telekinetic elements, in which Emma's brother dreams what Emma is encountering, add to the suspense. Roger LeslieCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The House Next Door | [
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30,190 | 10 | Michael Dahl,the author of more than a dozen non?ction books, has also published poetry and plays.The Viking Clawis Dahl's fourth Finnegan Zwake mystery. The earlier titles in the series areThe Horizontal Man, The Worm Tunnel,andThe Ruby Raven.Dahl is also the author of Scooter Spies, a series of mysteries for younger readers, whose titles includeThe Wheels That VanishedandThe Ghost That Barked.A theater director, actor, and comedian in Minneapolis, Dahl has a wide variety of unusual creatures in his household: Venus's-?ytraps, ?ddler crabs, African dwarf frogs, an elementary school teacher, and an Australian red-heeler named Gus. He can be e-mailed at ?nnswake@aol.com.Chapter One: Buried in the pitOscar Santiago gazed up at the swirling storm clouds.DOOO-OOOO-OOOOOM!Thunder rumbled over the town of Metroville. Oscar felt the aftershocks as they shivered through the tires of his scooter and shook its handlebars. Lightning flashed like a gigantic lightbulb flickering in a gigantic socket. No rain had fallen on the deserted construction site, but Oscar felt the air around him dense with moisture from the nearby Gulf."Let's go before the storm hits," he yelled to his friends."One more time!" Lily Blue shouted. She balanced on her black-and-gold Stingray scooter at the top of a mountain of loose dirt. Max Martin, his blond hair flashing white in the lightning, stood behind her."Go! Go! Go!" urged Max.Lily's Stingray perched at the end of a wooden plank that the three of them had found in another comer of the construction site and placed on the dirt as a jumping-off ramp. Lily looked back at Max and smiled. Then she gripped the handlebars of her scooter, lowered her head, and kicked off with all her might. She leaped off the end of the plank and into space."YOOOOOOOWWWWEEEH!!"Lily felt the blood race to her head. Wind ripped past her. Lighting flashed and showed the floor of the construction pit rushing up to meet her. With a scream and a grunt she landed at the foot of the mountain in a soft slope of dirt."Touchdown!" Lily yelled."This place might be a parking ramp next year," said Max. "But for now it's an airstrip!"The three friends had visited the construction site for the past three nights, after the construction workers had gone home. They took turns flying off the top of the dirt mountain, practicing flips and 360-degree spins. The touchdown site was a smaller mound of dirt at the foot of the mountain. It was the softest spot in the site. With each landing, their scooter tires and sneakers dug deeper and deeper into the soft soil.Lily hurled herself backward off her black-and-gold Stingray, spread her arms wide, and plopped in the dirt."Ouch!""What's wrong?" asked Oscar.Lily looked behind her. "I think I landed on something."Oscar quickly waved to Max at the top of the mountain. "Don't jump," he yelled. "There's something in the dirt."Max waved in response and swiftly reversed his scooter, zigzagging down the back side of the mountain. At the bottom he whizzed past stacks of lumber and barrels of paint to reach the landing site on the other side. He pulled his silver scooter alongside Oscar's new electric-blue Vortex Racer.Oscar had bought the new set of wheels with reward money that the three friends won for uncovering stolen University property. Lily had bought a new terrarium for Speck, her pet chameleon. Speck was awarded a three-month supply of gourmet chameleon food, a tray full of hopping crickets. Max's Hurricane scooter was outfitted with chromium rearview mirrors and a mileage meter. Their united spywork had nabbed a clever thief and solved an impossible disappearance."What's in there?" asked Max.Lily was burrowing in the dirt. "Looks like a box or something," she said."A treasure chest!" said Max."In the middle of Metroville? There aren't any pirates around here." Oscar looked up at the storm clouds. "Uh-oh, a raindrop."Max joined Lily, scooping handfuls of dirt away from the buried object."They used to be here," said Max. "Pirates, I mean. In the Gulf and Caribbean. My dad told me all about them. Maybe a hundred years ago a pirate ship sailed up the Mixaloopi to bury this stuff.""Gold coins?" asked Lily."Diamonds?" asked Oscar."Yeah, which means tickets to the Gulfstream National Scooter Speed-a-thon," said Max.The three spies scooped with renewed energy. An edge of the trunk angled out of the dirt, its metal corners gleaming like silver in the lightning."It is a chest!" exclaimed Max."It's a cooler," said Oscar."No," said Lily, wiping grime from the surface of the trunk. "Look at the fancy painting." The profile of a golden dog with fierce red eyes and pointed ears gleamed on the lid. She traced her finger along golden letters printed below the dog. Property of Memnon the Magnificent. "This is an old steamer trunk," she said."Pirates sailed on steamships?" asked Oscar.Lily shook her head. "Not pirates, passengers. People who traveled on big ships like the Titanic used these instead of suitcases.""So this is somebody's underwear?" asked Max.Oscar laughed. "Yeah, Mr. Memnon's magnificent boxers.""I think it's locked," said Lily. "Help me pull it all the way out."The two boys grabbed the thick leather strap on the side of the trunk and tugged. Lily bent her weight and shoved against the side. "Just a...little...more," she grunted.Oscar felt a drip again. A raindrop bounced off Lily's head.Max blinked a bead of water off his lashes. "Here it comes!" he yelled.Rain struck the construction site like an all-out missile attack. Within seconds, the large mountain of dirt became a melting mound of mud. Muck slid like cool lava into the touchdown site."Pull it out!" shouted Lily.The three spies yanked and pushed the steamer trunk away from the muddy avalanche. Their clothes were dripping wet. Their sneakers sank into the oozy ground. Raindrops beat against the top of the trunk and drummed in their ears.They dragged the trunk away from the touchdown site and onto a low pile of gravel. "It should be safe here," said Oscar.Lily's face suddenly went white. "I forgot my scooter!"She spun around and saw the handlebars of her black-and-gold Stingray slowly sink into a mud-hole at the foot of the melting mountain. Lily ran back and waded into the muck. Mud oozed up her thighs. Max and Oscar waded in behind her. She reached out and gripped the handlebars."They're stuck," she said.Oscar and Max each grabbed a handlebar and pulled."This is harder than the trunk," grunted Max."Better hurry," warned Oscar, pointing up the side of the muddy slope. A thick slice of the mountain, a vast chocolate avalanche, was sliding toward them."We'll be buried alive!" shouted Max."Not before I find out what's in that trunk," said Lily.With one terrific pull, they freed the sinking scooter. Lily held it over her head, the mud level with her waist. The three spies held on to each other, slipping and sinking in the muck, as they half-crawled, half-ran back toward the steamer trunk.When they reached the gravel, Oscar looked behind him. The descending wall of mud had picked up speed, slamming into the touchdown site."We could have ended up like the dinosaurs," said Oscar."Dang! I lost my shoe!" wailed Max."One good thing about this rain," said Lily. "It'll clean the mud off our clothes.""What about the trunk?" asked Oscar. "We can't leave it here."Max untied his remaining shoe and peeled off his dripping socks. He squirmed his toes into the wet gravel. "Let's take it to my house," he said."What will your dad say?" Lily asked."Nothing," replied Max. "We'll hide it in the shed. It's not like we're stealing it. We're investigating, finding out who this Memnon guy is.""Tomorrow morning, we can try to open it," said Oscar. "Maybe the owner's address is written inside."No fair opening it before then," ordered Lily.Max saluted. "Aye-aye, Captain."He and Oscar planted the Hurricane and Vortex scooters side by side. The steamer trunk was set lengthwise across the two scooter footboards. Lily laid her Stingray on the steamer's lid and pushed and guided from behind. The boys walked in front of their scooters, dragging the handlebars behind them."Mooo!" joked Max."ARRR-OOOOOOOH!"The three spies stood still."Who's there?" shouted Lily.The only sound was the rain hitting the ground and drumming against the lid of the trunk."Sounded like a dog," whispered Oscar."More like a wolf," added Max.They scanned the construction site through the wall of pouring rain."No dogs," said Oscar."Let's get this trunk to your place," said Lily to Max.As they slipped under the chain hanging across the exit gates, they heard the unearthly howl again.ARRR-OOOOOOOH!The boys stopped pulling the handlebars. Lily glanced around quickly. "It sounded like it's right next to us," she said."I still don't see any dog around," said Max, squinting into the dark."I do," said Oscar.Lily shivered. "Where?"Oscar pointed to the lid of the mysterious Memnon's trunk and to the golden profile of the pointy-eared dog.Lily said to Max, "You still want to hide this in your shed?"Max snorted. "Don't tell me you guys are afraid of a painting," he said.ARRR-OOOOOOOH!"Come on," said Max. "Let's keep moving. I think my dad bought a new padlock for the shed door."Copyright © 2000 by Michael Dahl; Title: The Ghost That Barked (Scooter Spies) | [
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30,192 | 2 | Franklin W. Dixon is the author of the ever-popular Hardy Boys books.; Title: In Plane Sight (The Hardy Boys #176) | [
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30,195 | 2 | From Aardman Animations, the world's most loveable duo, Wallace & Gromit, have established themselves as national treasures.; Title: Furry Gromit (Wallace & Gromit) | [
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30,196 | 12 | Dr. Paul Pimsleur devoted his life to language teaching and testing and was one of the world's leading experts in applied linguistics. After years of experience and research, Dr. Pimsleur developed The Pimsleur Method based on two key principles: the Principle of Anticipation and a scientific principle of memory training that he called ?Graduated Interval Recall.? This Method has been applied to the many levels and languages of the Pimsleur Programs.Dora y Diego siguen ensendonos el espaol en estos cuatro audiocuentos. Los temas de estas lecciones son la familia, el desayuno, la escuela y preparndose para dormir. Como los otros paquetes de esta serie de Simon & Schuster/Pimsleur, este conjunto consiste en dos libros, dos discos compactos y un manual de instrucciones para los padres que incluye un glosario, un guin y sugerencias para escuchar. Estos cuentos son interactivos y los nios escuchan, leen y hablan el espaol con sus amigos Dora, Diego y Boots. Se escucha dos canciones repetitivas despus de cada leccin, las letras de las cuales se puede encontrar en un expediente PDF colocado en los mismos discos compactos adems de algunas actividades adicionales tambin pertinentes a los cuatro temas. Toda la familia puede aprender y practicar el espaol mientras que disfrutan de la compaa de estos personajes agradables. J.A.G. [ENGLISH TRANSLATION]--Dora and Diego continue to teach us Spanish in the four audio stories contained in this Simon & Schuster/Pimsleur package. The themes of these four lessons are family, breakfast, school, and getting ready for bed. As with the other Dora and Diego audiobooks of this series, this package contains two books, two CDs, and a parent instruction manual that includes a glossary, a script, and suggestions for listening. These stories are interactive, and children will listen, read, and speak Spanish with their friends Dora, Diego, and Boots. Two sing-along songs can be heard after each lesson, the lyrics of which may be found, along with additional activities, on a PDF file located on each CD. The entire family will learn and practice Spanish while enjoying the company of these entertaining characters. L.R.P., trans. AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine; Title: Family Adventures! (Speak Spanish With Dora and Diego) | [
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30,197 | 7 | The product of a contest commissioned by trustees at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital, owner of the copyright to J.M. Barrie's original Peter Pan, this authorized sequel largely succeeds in entertaining fans of the classic. Curry offers an easy, comfortable pace and somewhat subdued tone for this outing, seemingly taking great care to introduce listeners to new characters (Fireflyer, a male fairy) and reacquaint them with old ones (Wendy and John Darling, Peter). As the central plot unfoldsa return by the League of Pan to Neverland, and their treasure-hunting adventures there with PeterCurry particularly delights in giving voice to Ravello, a tattered lion tamer and dramatically obsequious fellow who offers to assist the crew and who has a hilarious, hard-to-place foreign accent. Slightly darker and a bit harder to follow than its predecessor (also new on audio; see notes), McCaughrean's follow-up, sparked here by Curry's solid performanceis sure to prove irresistible for many. All ages. (Oct.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Geraldine McCaughrean is an award-winning author who has written more than 130 books and plays for children and adults. She recently won the Whitbread Children's Book Award for the third time with Not the End of the World, and her other awards include the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Fiction Award, and the Smarties Bronze Award. She lives in Berkshire, England. Visit www.geraldinemccaughrean.co.uk.; Title: Peter Pan in Scarlet | [
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30,198 | 0 | Linda Buckley-Archer is the author of the critically acclaimed Gideon trilogy. Originally trained as a linguist, she is now a full-time novelist and scriptwriter. She has written a television drama for the BBC and several radio dramas, as well as various journalistic pieces for papers like the Independent. The Gideon Trilogy was inspired by the criminal underworld of eighteenth-century London.It's hard to believe that this book is a debut novel. In the first of a trilogy two adventurous 12-year-olds from the twenty-first century find themselves trapped in London circa 1763. Packed with distinct characters and loaded with great historical details about eighteenth-century London (and its rampant criminality), this novel offers a wild mix of history, adventure, suspense, and fantasy. Gerard Doyle is ideally cast as narrator. As he did in ERAGON, Doyle brings a carefully detailed world to life with rich accents and varied voices. Parents will find this sophisticated children's audiobook a welcome alternative to the attractions of an Xbox or Game Boy. R.W.S. AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright AudioFile, Portland, Maine; Title: Gideon the Cutpurse: Being the First Part of the Gideon Trilogy | [
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30,199 | 0 | Linda Buckley-Archer is the author of the critically acclaimed Gideon trilogy. Originally trained as a linguist, she is now a full-time novelist and scriptwriter. She has written a television drama for the BBC and several radio dramas, as well as various journalistic pieces for papers like the Independent. The Gideon Trilogy was inspired by the criminal underworld of eighteenth-century London.; Title: The Time Thief: #2 in the Gideon Trilogy | [
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