Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia

Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia
Author: Kyle Sullivan
Publisher: Hazy Fables
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2022-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781948931373

Named a Best Book of 2019 by Kirkus Reviews, this pungent parody of Snow White modernizes (and stinks up) the themes of the classic fairy tale to serve as a timely parable of the virtues of inclusive democracy versus the evils of corrupt regimes. Set in the faraway land of Rancidia, where it's good to smell bad and bad to smell good, this acclaimed middle-grade adventure follows a profoundly stinky Hobgoblin as he flees the jealous wrath of a monstrous, democracy-hating ogre tyrant named Fiddlefart.

Zombie, Or Not to Be

Zombie, Or Not to Be
Author: Kyle Sullivan
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2022-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781948931380

Something is rotten in the state of Deadmark, but of course there is: it's filled with zombies. This brainy middle-grade adaptation of Shakespeare'sHamlet follows a young science-minded zombie named Edda as she deals with a series of death-altering problems including a climate crisis caused by the anti-science humans in Ignorway, the disappearance of her mom, and the greedy scheming of her villainous Aunt Agonista. Visit hazydellpress.com for free education guides and activities perfect for schools, libraries, homeschool and stay-at-home learning. "A standing ovation for undead environmentalist theater."-- Kirkus Reviews

Krampus Confidential

Krampus Confidential
Author: Kyle Sullivan
Publisher: Hazy Fables
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2022-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781948931397

It's almost Christmas, but the nights in Tinseltown are anything but silent. Ruprecht, a twelve-year-old krampus and wannabe detective, gets more than he bargained for when he takes the case of a terrified elf. Finding himself at the top of the Tinseltown Police Department's naughty list, Ruprecht is joined by his best friend, a ghost named Marley, to explore the underbelly of this festive but gritty metropolis, solve the mystery, and clear his name for good. Book 3 of the Hazy Fables middle-grade series, this quick-witted parody of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon follows up its acclaimed predecessors, Zombie, Or Not to Be (a brainy adaptation of Hamlet) and Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia (a Kirkus Best Book of 2019). Featuring powerful witches, a greedy goblin, a colossal cat, a "psychic" reindeer, and a platoon of shadowy phantoms, this whip-smart thriller celebrates the delightfully dark side of Christmas with mystery, intrigue, and a sleighful of characters from European folklore.

Don't Eat Me, Chupacabra! / ¡No Me Comas, Chupacabra!

Don't Eat Me, Chupacabra! / ¡No Me Comas, Chupacabra!
Author: Kyle Sullivan
Publisher: Hazy Dell Press Monster
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2018-09
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9780996578776

"AAy caramba!" Can a young goat convince a single-minded Chupacabra there are many yummy things to eat besides him? Set in gorgeous Puerto Rico, this delicious tale of compromise features digestible Spanish vocabulary and a menagerie of animal amigos. Full color.

Werewolf? There Wolf!

Werewolf? There Wolf!
Author: Kyle Sullivan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-09-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781948931274

Sink your teeth into Werewolf? There Wolf!, a gorgeously illustrated and rhythmic picture book revitalization of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale. Packed with wolves, weirdness, and witty word play, Werewolf? There Wolf! features a modern and irreverent twist that gives Red more agency than ever before. Distracted by her smart phone, Red wanders into a forest filled with wolves of all types, shapes, and sizes. When she's confronted by the biggest and baddest wolf of them all, Red has to keep her wits and remember her inherent power if she's going to make it to grandma's house alive.

Absolutely Alfie and the Furry, Purry Secret

Absolutely Alfie and the Furry, Purry Secret
Author: Sally Warner
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101999888

Seven-year-old Alfie Jakes has a kitten-sized secret in her debut chapter book—perfect for fans of the Judy Moody books! Seven-year-old Alfie Jakes isn't thrilled when her mom organizes end-of-summer playdates with her soon-to-be classmate, Hanni. Hanni is kind of bossy. So Alfie is relieved when Hanni is more fun to play with then she thought. Even better, she shows Alfie her cat--who has kittens! Alfie immediately falls in love with a little gray kitten and wants to give it a home. But one of the Jakes' house rules is 'no pets' because Alfie is supposedly alergic. Alfie is sure she's outgrown that allergy, but how can she convince her parents? Wouldn't it be better to sneak the kitten home and PROVE that she's not allergic? But keeping a kitten a secret is lot harder than she ever thought!

Goodnight Krampus

Goodnight Krampus
Author: Kyle Sullivan
Publisher: Hazy Dell Press Monster
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780996578721

Santa's biggest challenge on Christmas Eve is convincing little Krampus to go to bed in this delightful Christmas bedtime story.

Hush Now, Banshee!

Hush Now, Banshee!
Author: Kyle Sullivan
Publisher: Hazy Dell Press Monster
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2018-09
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9780996578752

Join Banshee as she discovers the virtues of quiet time in the noisiest counting book in the land.

Sometimes Reading is Hard

Sometimes Reading is Hard
Author: Robin Bright
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2021-08-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1551389517

When students say that reading is boring, difficult, overwhelming, or they cannot find a good book, it is almost impossible to sell them on the idea that reading is fun and worthwhile. Sometimes Reading is Hard shows teachers how to develop the skills students need to be successful and how to cultivate passionate, lifelong readers. An intriguing look at the science of reading, the book helps teachers understand the foundations upon which language and reading are learned so they can make their own good decisions about programs, resources, strategies, and activities. Classroom vignettes, promising practices, and step-by-step activities illustrate how teachers can weave teaching the skills of decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency with real reasons to read. This hands-on teacher resource shows what a comprehensive, research-based reading program looks like in action.

Rump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin

Rump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin
Author: Liesl Shurtliff
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2014-04-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 030797796X

This funny fractured fairy tale goes behind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. New York Times Bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff "spins words into gold [Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor winner]." In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. Rump discovers he has a gift for spinning straw into gold. His best friend, Red Riding Hood, warns him that magic is dangerous, and she’s right. With each thread he spins, he weaves himself deeper into a curse. To break the spell, Rump must go on a perilous quest, fighting off pixies, trolls, poison apples, and a wickedly foolish queen. The odds are against him, but with courage and friendship—and a cheeky sense of humor—he just might triumph in the end. A Texas Bluebonnet finalist and winner of the ILA award for middle grade fiction, Rump is perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine's Ella Enchanted or Adam Gidwitz's A Tale Dark and Grimm. And don't miss Liesl Shurtliff's other fairy tale retellings: Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk and Red: The True Story of Red Riding Hood. "A fresh riff on the Grimm Brothers' Rumpelstiltskin, told with wit from the impish point of view of the troublemaker himself." —People "Lighthearted and inventive, Rump amusingly expands a classic tale." —Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fablehaven.