The Ickabog

The Ickabog
Author:
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338732889

From J.K. Rowling, a warm, fast-paced, funny fairy tale of a fearsome monster, thrilling adventure, and hope against all odds. Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them. But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire, spits poison, and roars through the mist as it carries off wayward sheep and children alike. Some say it's just a myth... And when that myth takes on a life of its own, casting a shadow over the kingdom, two children - best friends Bert and Daisy - embark on a great adventure to untangle the truth and find out where the real monster lies, bringing hope and happiness to Cornucopia once more. Featuring full color illustrations by children from across the United States and Canada, this original fairy tale from one of the world's most celebrated storytellers will captivate readers of all ages.

The Casual Vacancy

The Casual Vacancy
Author: J. K. Rowling
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 550
Release: 2012-09-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0316228559

A big novel about a small town... When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils...Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity, and unexpected revelations? A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults. It is the work of a storyteller like no other.

Who Is J.K. Rowling?

Who Is J.K. Rowling?
Author: Pam Pollack
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 110157562X

Everyone loves Harry Potter. Now kids can learn about Harry's creator! In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately writing the first book in the saga. Rowling's true-life, rags-to-riches story is as compelling as the world of Hogwarts that she created. This biography details not only Rowling's life and her love of literature but the story behind the creation of a modern classic.

Troubled Blood

Troubled Blood
Author: Robert Galbraith
Publisher: Mulholland Books
Total Pages: 969
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0316498963

In the epic fifth installment in this “compulsively readable” (People) series, Galbraith’s “irresistible hero and heroine” (USA Today) take on the decades-old cold case of a missing doctor, one which may be their grisliest yet. Private Detective Cormoran Strike is visiting his family in Cornwall when he is approached by a woman asking for help finding her mother, Margot Bamborough—who went missing in mysterious circumstances in 1974. Strike has never tackled a cold case before, let alone one forty years old. But despite the slim chance of success, he is intrigued and takes it on; adding to the long list of cases that he and his partner in the agency, Robin Ellacott, are currently working on. And Robin herself is also juggling a messy divorce and unwanted male attention, as well as battling her own feelings about Strike. As Strike and Robin investigate Margot’s disappearance, they come up against a fiendishly complex case with leads that include tarot cards, a psychopathic serial killer and witnesses who cannot all be trusted. And they learn that even cases decades old can prove to be deadly . . .

J. K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling
Author: Colleen A. Sexton
Publisher: First Avenue Editions
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822587491

Developed with the A&E Television Networks, this engrossing series offers an accessible examination of some of the world's most popular and influential people from history, entertainment, and current events.

Ten Words

Ten Words
Author: Jeremy Waite
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 286
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 0244324360

J. K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling
Author: Joan Price
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2004-07-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780836854992

Explores the life and career of J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling "Harry Potter" books.

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling
Author: Sarah Tieck
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617859141

Easy-to-read, compelling text paired with color photos introduces young readers to the remarkable life of J.K. Rowling. Readers will learn about Rowling's childhood, education, and work as the author of the world-famous Harry Potter series. From the initial story idea to the seventh and final book, readers will learn how Rowling created the Harry Potter series. Also covered are Rowling's family life, charity work, and plans for the future. Features include maps, a timeline, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Juniper

Juniper
Author: Thomas French
Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 031632440X

A micro-preemie fights for survival in this extraordinary and gorgeously told memoir by her parents, both award-winning journalists. Juniper French was born four months early, at 23 weeks' gestation. She weighed 1 pound, 4 ounces, and her twiggy body was the length of a Barbie doll. Her head was smaller than a tennis ball, her skin was nearly translucent, and through her chest you could see her flickering heart. Babies like Juniper, born at the edge of viability, trigger the question: Which is the greater act of love -- to save her, or to let her go? Kelley and Thomas French chose to fight for Juniper's life, and this is their incredible tale. In one exquisite memoir, the authors explore the border between what is possible and what is right. They marvel at the science that conceived and sustained their daughter and the love that made the difference. They probe the bond between a mother and a baby, between a husband and a wife. They trace the journey of their family from its fragile beginning to the miraculous survival of their now thriving daughter.

Enchant Me

Enchant Me
Author: J. Kenner
Publisher: Martini & Olive
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1953572111

In our years together, I’ve heard all the rumors, faced all the dark secrets, and survived the danger that comes hand-in-hand with loving a powerful magnate like Damien Stark. Now we’re ready to celebrate our legacy and turn our eyes toward the future by renewing our wedding vows. I didn’t expect anyone to object… Especially not the son my husband never knew existed. But he’s here, he’s real, and he’s absolutely livid. Our vows of love and fidelity are forgotten as this wayward heir instead promises to destroy everything we hold dear, everything that should have belonged to him instead of my children. Our world falls to chaos, Damien is wrecked, and I don’t know where to turn. What might this unexpected blast from the past mean for our family’s future?