Mischief Maker

Mischief Maker
Author: Bruce Nesmith
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-04-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781953062130

What if Loki and Thor found out they were gods but weren't?Condemned to spend eternity with humanity, immortal, just like a god?A life of challenge coming to grips with his role in the world, year over year as time marches on? over nine hundred years' worth. And other gods just want to play, have a laugh or two, and a good ale.What hopes do gods have? What fears? How do they look themselves in the mirror? With Odin's help, maybe Loki can see a better way. A god doing the best he can as he becomes a modern man, over and over again. Mischief Maker could be one of the best stories you read this year. Try it today.

Māui, the Mischief Maker

Māui, the Mischief Maker
Author: Lilikalā Kame'eleihiwa
Publisher: Steve Parish
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1991
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Hawiian versions of the birth and exploits of Maui, taken from the ancient creation chants.

Papagayo

Papagayo
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 43
Release: 1992-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547351399

The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The night creatures learn that he’s a good friend to have--even if he is a bit NOISY.

Will of the Mischief Maker

Will of the Mischief Maker
Author: Antoine Bandele
Publisher: Bandele Books
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2021-05-22
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1951905083

What happens when a deity needs a human body? They go to the source, of course. Eshu the Trickster needs a mortal form for his mischievous plans, but the only other Orisha who can help him swore off the practice ages ago. It will take careful scheming to convince the Original Architect to come out of retirement. Any misstep and Eshu will be thrown from the Sky Realm. What’s worse, Eshu hasn’t visited the heavens for several centuries. Would his former comrade even be the same? How can Eshu persuade someone he barely knows anymore? Find out in this prequel short story to The Gatekeeper’s Staff, a young adult fantasy based on the West African mythology of the Orishas.

The Mischief Maker's Handbook

The Mischief Maker's Handbook
Author: Mike Barfield
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2020-04-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781786275509

Learn how to make mischief with this hilarious, fully illustrated handbook. Clear step-by-step activities and annotated diagrams will transform you into the mischief-maker that you've always wanted to be. From turning your body into an orchestra, to making invisible ink and rubber band catapults, it's all covered in this comprehensive guide. You're only young once - and this book helps every child to be the biggest kid possible!

Sir John Hargrave's Mischief Maker's Manual

Sir John Hargrave's Mischief Maker's Manual
Author: John Hargrave
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2011-01-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1101486023

This is the definitive guide to pranking and mayhem. Written in the style of a training manual, but with hilarious illustrations, this book is broken up into five sections. The “Basics” shows kids how to find a pranking partner and how to pull simple pranks like making crank calls. “Prank Moves” explains how to pull pranks at places like home, school, or camp. “Do-It-Yourself” demonstrates things like putting a real worm inside an ice cube. “Experts Only” covers such advanced pranks as how to fake an alien landing. And “Recipes” gives step-by-step instructions on how to bake tuna cookies.

The History of Mischief

The History of Mischief
Author: Rebecca Higgie
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1925816273

When Jessie and her older sister Kay find a book called The History of Mischief,hidden beneath the floorboards in their grandmother's house, they uncover asecret world. The History chronicles how, since antiquity, mischief-makers haveclandestinely shaped the past &– from an Athenian slave to a Polish salt miner andfrom an advisor to the Ethiopian Queen to a girl escaping the Siege of Paris. Jessiebecomes enthralled by the book and by her own mission to determine its accuracy.Soon the History inspires Jessie to perform her own acts of mischief, unofficiallybecoming mischief-maker number 202 in an effort to cheer up her eccentricneighbour, Mrs Moran, and to comfort her new schoolfriend, Theodore. However, noteverything is as it seems. As Jessie delves deeper into the real story behind theHistory, she becomes convinced her grandmother holds the key to a long-held familysecret.The History of Mischief is about the many things we do to try to escape

The Mischief-Maker

The Mischief-Maker
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2019-12-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

'The Mischief-Maker' by author E. Phillips Oppenheim follows the story of Sir Julien Portel, a man on the verge of ruin, with Mabel Carraby determined to destroy his reputation and secure her husband's political ambitions. Fleeing to Paris, Julien meets Herr Freudenberg, a man with a hidden agenda to damage Anglo-French relations. As their paths cross, Julien discovers that the Prince's estranged wife may hold the key to unraveling the sinister plot. With the help of his friend Kendricks, Julien sets out to expose Herr Freudenberg's true identity and protect both his reputation and his country's interests.

The Case of the Maker Mischief

The Case of the Maker Mischief
Author: Liam O'Donnell
Publisher: Owlkids
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781771470704

"When his classmates' robot is stolen just days before the Maker Faire, Myron and his detective partner, Hajrah, have their work cut out for them."--Back cover.

Mischief Makers, Level 12

Mischief Makers, Level 12
Author: Tony Bradman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-05-12
Genre: Children's stories, English
ISBN: 9780198305965

Till Owlglass can paint pictures that only those of noble birth are able to see ... or at least, that's what he tells the pompous Count! Anansi, the naughty spider, puts his tricks to good use when his friend Antelope is in trouble. Brer Rabbit outfoxes the fox when he finds himself stuck in awell! Three lovable tricksters are brought together in this collection of stories from around the world.TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.