Olivia Wolf and the Night of the Giant Monsters

Olivia Wolf and the Night of the Giant Monsters
Author: José Fragoso
Publisher: NubeOcho
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2023-11-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 8410074060

En Engendroland está pasando algo extraño: hace horas que debería haber amanecido, pero sigue siendo de noche. ¿Qué está ocurriendo? Olivia, la niña loba, y su pandilla se enfrentarán a las malignas criaturas de la noche para salvar a la ciudad y resolver el misterio.

Olivia Goes to Venice

Olivia Goes to Venice
Author: Ian Falconer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2011-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0857073494

In her latest adventure, Olivia, everyone's favourite little pig, is off the Venice, the place of fine art, carnival and gondolas for a family holiday to remember. With her very own discerning eye for style, Olivia takes the beautiful city of Venice by storm. From dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco, to eating an abundance of the most delicious Italian gelato at Carneval, and barelystaying afloat in a gondola, Olivia uncovers the wonderful delights of Venice with that very special 'Olivia' style and flair!

Zebra's Umbrella

Zebra's Umbrella
Author: David Hernández Sevillano
Publisher: NubeOcho
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2023-11-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 8419974757

Con las primeras gotas de lluvia, Cebra abre su paraguas de colores. Invita a Gacela, Hipopótamo y Liebre para que no se mojen. León tampoco quiere mojarse. ¿Habrá sitio para todos bajo el paraguas de Cebra?

The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film

The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film
Author: R. G. Young
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 1028
Release: 2000
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781557832696

Thirty-five years in the making, and destined to be the last word in fanta-film references! This incredible 1,017-page resource provides vital credits on over 9,000 films (1896-1999) of horror, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, heavy melodrama, and film noir. Comprehensive cast lists include: directors, writers, cinematographers, and composers. Also includes plot synopses, critiques, re-title/translation information, running times, photographs, and several cross-referenced indexes (by artist, year, song, etc.). Paperback.

SPIN

SPIN
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1998-07
Genre:
ISBN:

From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.

Wild Things

Wild Things
Author: Clay Carmichael
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2016-11-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1629795895

ALA Notable Children’s Book Kirkus Reviews “Best Children’s Book of the Year” Winner of the North Carolina Juvenile Literature Award Winner of the NAPPA Gold Award A feisty tweenage orphan discovers what it means to love and be loved in this powerful coming-of-age novel about hope, redemption, and found family A headstrong girl. A stray cat. A wild boy. A man who plays with fire. Eleven-year-old Zoë trusts no one. Her father left before she was born. At the death of her irresponsible mother, Zoë goes to live with her uncle, former surgeon and famed metal sculptor, Dr. Henry Royster. She's sure Henry will fail her as everyone else has. Reclusive since his wife’s death, Henry takes Zoë to Sugar Hill, North Carolina, where he welds sculptures as stormy as his moods. Zoë and Henry have much in common: brains, fiery and creative natures, and badly broken hearts. Zoë confronts small-town prejudice with a quick temper. She warms to Henry’s odd but devoted friends, meets a mysterious teenage boy living wild in the neighboring woods, and works to win the trust of a feral cat while struggling to trust in anyone herself. In this award-winning coming-of-age tale for young readers, Zoë’s questing spirit leads her to uncover the wild boy’s identity, lay bare a local lie, and begin to understand the true power of Henry’s art. Then one decisive night she and the boy risk everything in a reckless act of heroism . . .

The She-Wolf of Kanta

The She-Wolf of Kanta
Author: Marlena Frank
Publisher: Marlena Frank
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1955854025

The daughter of a werewolf hunter will become so much more. Thirteen-year-old Mercy Pinkerton thought her days of cleaning house, fixing the barricade, and wiring electric prongs were over. She would finally get to train to be a werewolf hunter, what she has always wanted. She doesn’t know that there are worse monsters in Kanta than the werewolves that plague Kanta each night. Danger lurks around every corner. She’ll have to avoid her father’s temper and follow his orders, even if it means risking her life. It is supposed to be Mercy’s big day, but will take a drastic turn for the worse. She’ll have to keep her wits about her, remember her training, and prepare for the ultimate test of bravery if she hopes to survive. The She-Wolf of Kanta is a re-release of the acclaimed novella, now expanded into Book 1 in The Wolves of Kanta series. "AN ABSORBING, GRIPPING, AND ENTERTAINING STORY." Readers' Favorite, 5-STAR Review KW: young adult, ya, dark fantasy, horror, werewolves, mad scientist, dystopia, family, father, shifter, werewolf romance, werewolf hunter, adventure, found family, loners and outcasts, coming of age, self discovery, revolution, teens, rebellion, chemistry,

Cool Story Programs for the School-Age Crowd

Cool Story Programs for the School-Age Crowd
Author: Rob Reid
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2004-08-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780838908877

Offers eighteen offbeat literary programs featuring creepy, dirty, and stinky stories that will appeal to young readers.

Get Dirty

Get Dirty
Author: Gretchen McNeil
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2015-06-16
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 006226088X

Now streaming on Netflix and BBC iPlayer! The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars in Gretchen McNeil's sharp and thrilling sequel to Get Even. Perfect for fans of E. Lockhart, Karen M. McManus, and Maureen Johnson. The members of Don't Get Mad aren't just mad anymore . . . they're afraid. And with Margot in a coma and Bree under house arrest, it's up to Olivia and Kitty to try to catch their deadly tormentor. But just as the girls are about to go on the offensive, Ed the Head reveals a shocking secret that turns all their theories upside down. The killer could be anyone, and this time he—or she—is out for more than just revenge. The girls desperately try to discover the killer's identity as their own lives are falling apart: Donté is pulling away from Kitty and seems to be hiding a secret of his own, Bree is sequestered under the watchful eye of her mom’s bodyguard, and Olivia's mother is on an emotional downward spiral. The killer is closing in, the threats are becoming more personal, and when the police refuse to listen, the girls have no choice but to confront their anonymous “friend” . . . or die trying.

Benji's Doll

Benji's Doll
Author: Luis Amavisca
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021-10-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9788418133404

Benji wants a doll more than anything in the world. When he finally gets one, he can ́t wait to take it to the park to show his friends... An up-lifting story which reminds us that there are no toys for boys or toys for girls - there are just toys. By the authors of I Love My Colorful Nails, Alicia Acosta and Luis Amavisca.