Tony DiTerlizzi

Tony DiTerlizzi
Author: Sheila Griffin Llanas
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1614786615

This biography introduces readers to Tony DiTerlizzi, co-creator and illustrator of the incredibly popular Spiderwick Chronicles series. Readers will learn about DiTerlizzi's childhood in Florida and his current family life in Massachusetts, his early interest in nature and drawing, his experience working on Dungeons & Dragons, the real-life inspiration for some of his picture book stories such as Ted, as well as his latest projects, which include writing The Search for WondLa, the first in new novel trilogy. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight DiTerlizzi's childhood, family, education, life as an illustrator, and his beloved works. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Black Paw

The Black Paw
Author: Heather Vogel Frederick
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2013-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442467010

In this "tail" of mice and menace, young Oz Levinson gets his chance to become a spy when he meets Glory Goldenleaf, a spy mouse with a huge problem: the evil rat Roquefort DuPont has stolen Glory's secret weapon. Illustrations.

The Fan's Guide to The Spiderwick Chronicles

The Fan's Guide to The Spiderwick Chronicles
Author: Lois H. Gresh
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2008-01-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780312351533

Takes young readers beyond the fairy world of the Spiderwick Chronicles and answers the questions kids have been aching to ask. This guide contains illustrations, quizzes, games, sidebars, facts and trivia.

Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You

Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1416960953

With 41 fabulous full-color plates, six gatefolds, six watercolor landscapes, scores of black-and-white and color sketches of 31 faierie species, this book is destined to be a favorite of even the most demanding faierie enthusiast. Illustrations.

The Wrath of Mulgarath

The Wrath of Mulgarath
Author: Holly Black
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442496258

Three ordinary kids, Jared, Simon, and Wallory Grace, have entered another world -- without leaving this one! Two remarkable talents, New York Times best-sellers Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, have risked everything to bring this remarkable account to light. Five books -- one thrilling adventure -- the Spiderwick Chronicles! Their world is closer than you think.

The Seeing Stone

The Seeing Stone
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442496207

Thanks to the mysterious field guide left behind by their long-lost great-great-uncle Arthur Spiderwick, life for the Grace kids—Jared, Simon, and Mallory—is beyond weird. When Simon goes missing, Jared is convinced creatures from the faerie world have something to do with it. Mallory is not convinced. That is, until she and Jared have to contend with a band of menacing, marauding goblins. Simon is clearly in danger, and it’s up to Mallory and Simon to save him, before it’s too late…

Lucinda's Secret

Lucinda's Secret
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442496215

Let the story of my niece and nephews be a warning. The more you know, the more danger you're in. And trust me, you don't want to meddle with the Little People. -- S.S. One thrilling adventure -- The Spiderwick Chronicles! Their world is closer than you think.

Reading Together

Reading Together
Author: Noah Brown
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2022-05-24
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1797208578

Reading Together is the essential guide for parents interested in starting a book club with their kids and raising their children to become book-loving adults. This book is the first guide to parent-child book clubs. Written by a group of moms and their adolescent children who started a book club while the kids were in first grade, this how-to book shares the dos and don'ts they learned over more than 100 meetings and 100 books. Brimming with insight and inspiration, Reading Together includes the details of organizing and structuring meetings, tips on finding diverse books and choosing titles that spur discussion, common book club challenges and how to overcome them, and more. Readers will also find plenty of curated booklists with brilliant recommendations for middle grade and YA readers across genres, from sci-fi to mystery, adventure, and graphic novels. This book is a go-to gift for bookish parents who hope to raise a reader and connect with their community through the magic of books. ONE-OF-A-KIND: With detailed advice gathered over more than a decade and an engaging story at its core, Reading Together is an inspiring and useful handbook for parents looking to start a book club of their own and nurture a love of reading in their kids. A WINNING FORMULA: This book promises a stronger parent-child bond and is a pure celebration of books and reading—a winning recipe. GIFT APPEAL: Reading Together is an attractive gift or impulse-buy for a bookish parent or a parent of bookish kids. Perfect for: • Bookish parents with children • Parents of bookish children • Parents looking to encourage reluctant readers • Parents looking for after-school activities that are good for their kids • Grandparents of school-age children • Elementary school teachers and librarians

The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror 2008

The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror 2008
Author: Kelly Link
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2008-09-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780312380489

Collects fantasy, horror, fairy tales, and gothic stories chosen from the past year, including works by Ursula K. LeGuin, Neil Gaiman, and Bill Lewis.

The Field Guide

The Field Guide
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2013-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471121410

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles and get ready for the series soon to be streaming on Disney+ with this first installment in the adventures of the Grace children. After finding a mysterious, handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they've just moved into, the Grace children – Jared, Simon and Mallory – discover that there's a magical and maybe dangerous world existing parallel to our own – the world of faerie. The children want to share what they know, but the faeires will do everything possible to stop their secrets being revealed...