Bringing Mysteries Alive for Children and Young Adults

Bringing Mysteries Alive for Children and Young Adults
Author: Jeanette Larson
Publisher: Linworth
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Presents an introduction to the mystery genre, discussing why children and young adults might or might not enjoy mysteries, looking at series mysteries, offering suggestions for educators on how to integrate mysteries into other areas of the curriculum, and including outlines for mystery-related programs, as well as lists of mystery books.

Was Superman a Spy?

Was Superman a Spy?
Author: Brian Cronin
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2009-04-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1101046562

Fascinating and often bizarre true stories behind more than 130 urban legends about comic book culture. Was Superman a Spy? demystifies all of the interesting stories, unbelievable anecdotes, wacky rumors, and persistent myths that have piled up like priceless back issues in the seventy-plus years of the comic book industry, including: • Elvis Presley's trademark hairstyle was based on a comic book character (True) • Stan Lee featured a gay character in one of Marvel's 1960s war comics (False) • Wolverine of the X-Men was originally meant to be an actual wolverine! (True) • What would have been DC's first black superhero was changed at the last moment to a white hero (True) • A Dutch inventor was blocked from getting a patent on a process because it had been used previously in a Donald Duck comic book (True) With many more legends resolved, Was Superman a Spy? is a must-have for the legions of comic book fans and all seekers of “truth, justice, and the American way.”

A Map of Days

A Map of Days
Author: Ransom Riggs
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0141385936

Things have started to get quite . . . peculiar . . . Having defeated the monstrous threat that nearly destroyed the peculiar world, Jacob Portman is back in Florida, where his story began. Joined by Miss Peregrine, Emma and their peculiar friends, life has become carefree. They spend days at the beach, and take part in 'normalling' lessons. But it's not meant to last. The discovery of Jacob's grandfather's subterranean bunker leads to clues about his double-life as a peculiar operative. Jacob begins to learn more about the dangerous legacy he's inherited, and the truths that were part of him long before he walked into Miss Peregrine's time loop. Now, the stakes are higher than ever as Jacob and his friends are thrust into the untamed landscape of American peculiardom - a world that none of them understand. New wonders, and dangers, await in this darkly brilliant next chapter for Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children. Praise for the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series: 'The popularity of the Miss Peregrine's book series cannot be overstated' Entertainment Weekly 'Creepy in the best way possible' The Guardian 'Readers searching for the next Harry Potter may want to visit Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' CNN 'A thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs' USA Today

Within Our Gates

Within Our Gates
Author: Alan Gevinson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 1588
Release: 1997
Genre: Minorities in motion pictures
ISBN: 9780520209640

"[These volumes] are endlessly absorbing as an excursion into cultural history and national memory."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.

Children's Catalog

Children's Catalog
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1921
Genre: Children's literature
ISBN:

The 1st ed. includes an index to v. 28-36 of St. Nicholas.

MYSTERY & ESPIONAGE Ultimate Collection – Complete Richard Hannay, Dickson McCunn & Sir Edward Leithen Series in One Premium Edition

MYSTERY & ESPIONAGE Ultimate Collection – Complete Richard Hannay, Dickson McCunn & Sir Edward Leithen Series in One Premium Edition
Author: John Buchan
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 3120
Release: 2024-01-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

John Buchan's 'MYSTERY & ESPIONAGE Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive compilation of his iconic works, including the complete Richard Hannay, Dickson McCunn, and Sir Edward Leithen series. This collection showcases Buchan's unique blend of mystery, espionage, and adventure, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe. Readers will be captivated by the thrilling plots, intricate narratives, and dynamic characters that populate these classic tales, making it a must-read for fans of spy fiction and literary thrillers alike. Buchan's mastery of suspense and his ability to craft compelling narratives ensure that this collection remains a timeless contribution to the genre. With each page turn, readers will be drawn deeper into the intricate webs of intrigue that Buchan expertly weaves, keeping them on the edge of their seats until the very end. This collection serves as a testament to Buchan's enduring legacy as a master storyteller and a pioneer of the espionage genre.

Actual Air

Actual Air
Author: David Berman
Publisher: Drag City Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-05-17
Genre: American poetry
ISBN: 9780965618366

Back in print for the first time this era is David Berman s Actual Air. Released in paperback in 1999 by the now-defunct Open City and praised everywhere in the then-ascendant print press industry, David Berman s first (and only) book of poetry is a journey though shared and unreliable memory. Features of the second edition are: new larger dimensions and enlarged typeface, new dustjacket artwork variant, deluxe cloth boards, and updated full-colour endpapers.