The Haunted Life of Delores Mackenzie

The Haunted Life of Delores Mackenzie
Author: Yvonne Banham
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2024-12-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1915444675

Paranormal students Delores and Prudence are being hounded by inquisitors after they broke the rules and helped rescue fellow student Maud from death at the hands of an evil spirit. Cruel inquisitor Magoria Jepp is searching for secrets at their home in Edinburgh's Tol Booth Bookstore, but does she have an uncanny history of her own to hide? As Delores tries save them both, she attracts the unwelcome attention of a murderous Boçain, or evil spirit, intent on stealing her paranormal gifts. Can she defeat her enemies, and maybe her own family too, to save everyone she loves at the Tol Booth?

Bullet Catcher

Bullet Catcher
Author: Joaquin Lowe
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2016-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471405389

A coming-of-age tale reimagined as a searing Western epic. In the small town of Sand, populated by gunslingers and surrounded by endless desert, Imma washes dishes and grieves for a life she never had. She and her brother, Nikko, dreamed of escaping to become bullet catchers, a legendary band of outlaws who can deflect bullets with their hands. But they were wiped out years ago, Nikko with them. And leaving is impossible when walking into the desert means certain death. When she sees a stranger catch a man's bullet and turn it back on him, Imma knows it can only mean one thing: the bullet catchers live on, and this is her way out. Determined to follow him, Imma starts a journey that will take her to her physical extremes and force her to question just what family means and who she really is: bullet catcher or gunslinger; hero or monster.

Wildspark: A Ghost Machine Adventure

Wildspark: A Ghost Machine Adventure
Author: Vashti Hardy
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2019-05-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1407189859

A mind-bending adventure from the author of Brightstorm! A year after the death of her older brother, Prue Haywood's family is still shattered by grief. But everything changes when a stranger arrives at the farm. A new, incredible technology has been discovered in the city of Medlock, where a secretive guild of inventors have developed a way to capture spirits of the dead in animal-like machines, bringing them back to life. Prue knows that the "Ghost Guild" might hold the key to bringing her brother back, so she seizes the stranger's offer to join as an apprentice. But to find her brother, she needs to find a way to get the ghost machines to remember the people they used to be. Yet if Prue succeeds, all of society could come apart...

Seven Ghosts

Seven Ghosts
Author: Chris Priestley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781454954873

"As you all know, Grimstone Hall is thought to be the most haunted house in England. But there's something more important than that. I think we are the only haunted house where all the ghosts are children. It's rather special, don't you think?" Jake and the other finalists in a ghost-story writing competition for children have been invited to tour Grimstone Hall where they'll learn about the seven ghosts who haunt the grounds! As their guide leads them through grand rooms, hidden nooks, and magnificent grounds, they hear all about the ghosts. But strange shapes and shadows follow Jake as they move through the house, and the tour guide starts behaving very suspiciously. With each tale told, Jake grows more anxious. Soon he'll discover something is very, very wrong . . . Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

Animal City

Animal City
Author: Joan Negrescolor
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2018-11-06
Genre:
ISBN: 1452175659

Nina journeys to a secret jungle city populated by animals, plants, and lost objects. The reason for her visit: story hour, where a book's power holds the wild in thrall. The animals are eager for stories about space, the sea, and other worlds. But their favorite story of all is the one told here: a story about a mysterious place, laden with legend and lore, and now overtaken by nature. Five Pantone colors infuse each illustrated spread with a vibrant, electric energy, making this powerful celebration of nature—and stories—as vivid visually as its narrative is engrossing.

The Revenge of the Demon Headmaster

The Revenge of the Demon Headmaster
Author: Gillian Cross
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780192753731

Everyone is mad about Hunky Parker merchandise and Dinah and her friends become embroiled in a plot and a race against time when they try to investigate the phenomenon. 8 yrs+

Jefferson

Jefferson
Author: Jean-Claude Mourlevat
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-08
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781783449699

When Jefferson the hedgehog goes to his local hairdresser's, he's shocked to discover the barber lying dead on the floor. Falsely accused of the murder, Jefferson goes into hiding in the human kingdom with only his friend Gilbert the pig to help him clear his name. But can the two hunt down the real killer before it's too late? And how is the murder connected to the fight for animal rights?With a cover by Lisa d'Andrea, and inside illustrations by Antoine Ronzon

Bigfoot Mountain

Bigfoot Mountain
Author: Rod O'Grady
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2021-04-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1913102424

Minnie and her stepfather, Dan, are stuck in their small cabin at the foot of the mountain struggling to come to terms with the death of her mother – and each other. But when Minnie and her friend Billy discover four giant footprints on a mountain trail, everything changes.Kaayii and his clan have to move across the mountain to escape huge forest fires, but find their ancient paths blocked by new holiday cabins... As Minnie and Kaayii's paths unexpectedly entwine, can they help each other, and heal their families?

Lore of the Wild

Lore of the Wild
Author: Claire Cock-Starkey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2021-09-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711260710

Delves into nature folklore from around the world in six topical categories, featuring for each category one traditional tale and extensive ancient lore about that topic.

Libby and the Parisian Puzzle

Libby and the Parisian Puzzle
Author: Jo Clarke
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2022-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1913102718

Mystery-lover Libby is excited but nervous when she's sent to join her aunt Agatha's extraordinary travelling school in Paris. Just when she is starting to find her feet Aunt Agatha is arrested, accused of a daring jewel robbery. Can Libby and her new best friend Connie find the real thief in time to save her aunt?