The Purple Marble

The Purple Marble
Author: Alyssa A. Antoci
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2017-09-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781546972181

After a summer of making fun and fancy pizzas with his cousin, Max is excited to start fourth grade and tell his best friend Suzi all about it. Every day, he can't wait to make his next pizza creation in the kitchen. But something happens that might destroy all of Max's dreams. Will Max, Suzi, Brodi and the other children learn what they need to know to get along. This is a true story about a boy who was being treated unfairly for being overweight. While the story is front and center, the book also includes a post-story review designed to educate and heighten awareness of bully prevention.

Penny and Her Marble

Penny and Her Marble
Author: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 006208206X

Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning Penny returns in the third I Can Read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum. When Penny spots a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's front yard, she picks it up, puts it in her pocket, and takes it home. It's a beautiful marble—it's big, shiny, blue, smooth, and fast, and Penny loves it. But does the marble really belong to Penny? Penny and Her Marble was named a 2014 Geisel Honor book by the American Library Association. This annual award, given to the most distinguished books for beginning readers, is named for the world-renowned children's author Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. Kevin Henkes is a master at creating beautifully illustrated books that resonate with young children. The Penny books are new classics for beginning readers and will appeal to fans of Frog and Toad, Little Bear, and Henry and Mudge. Penny and Her Marble is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. Don't miss Penny's newest adventures in Penny and Her Sled!

The So Blue Marble

The So Blue Marble
Author: Dorothy B. Hughes
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2013-06-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1480426954

A “delightful . . . nonstop action” thriller from the author of In a Lonely Place—“readers new to this forgotten classic are in for a treat” (Publishers Weekly). At the age of twenty-four, Griselda Satterlee has already lived two lifetimes. A star of the silver screen, she gives up Hollywood after a year, and moves to New York to become a designer. While her ex-husband, Con, is out of town, she is staying in his apartment. Walking back one night, she meets two cheerful young men who want to go home with her—and won’t take no for an answer. David and Danny are twins, and they are the most beautiful men Griselda has ever seen. They are also the most dangerous. They want something from her: a lustrous blue marble, which they insist is in Con’s apartment. Though they leave without hurting her, Griselda knows that next time, they won’t be so amiable. To save herself, she must discover the secret of the marble—a secret with death at its core.

Lavender Purple Marble Journal

Lavender Purple Marble Journal
Author: Creative Juices Publishing
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2018-07-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781723504211

Purple White Marble Pattern Art Gift Notebook. 6x9 lined journal

The Black Marble

The Black Marble
Author: Joseph Wambaugh
Publisher: Overamstel Uitgevers
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2011-11-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9049986676

Russian-American detective A. A. Valnikov is a burned-out homicide detective who gets teamed with Natalie Zimmerman, twice-divorced with a grudge against men. These unlikely partners are assigned the strange case of a stolen show dog being held for ransom. In this bittersweet tale that the Los Angeles Times called “terrifying and romantic,” the partners will find much more than they ever could have imagined. Cosmopolitan called it “fast, colorful and gripping . . . as touching as it is breathlessly entertaining.”

Cold as Marble

Cold as Marble
Author: Zoe Aarsen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1534444327

Look out for the original series—starring Peyton List, Brent Rivera, Liana Liberato, Ajiona Alexus, and Dylan Sprayberry—now streaming on Hulu! McKenna’s mission to save her friends from their predicted deaths continues in the second installment in the Light as a Feather series that’s perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina! The deadly game continues… Olivia and Candace are dead, both casualties of Violet’s deadly game of Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board. McKenna and Mischa are the only ones left, and having failed to locate and destroy the source of Violet’s power, her curse still abounds, eager to claim more lives. What does Violet want? And how can she be stopped? Armed with a mysterious package containing clues, as well as a little help from the beyond, McKenna hopes to end this once and for all…before it’s too late.

A Marble Story

A Marble Story
Author: Liz Batton
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2023-04-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Once the wood-carver shared his joy in A Marble Story, many people searched for him to share how his joy brought them joy in their lives.

Everett Grist's Big Book of Marbles

Everett Grist's Big Book of Marbles
Author: Everett Grist
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Marbles (Game)
ISBN: 9781574324990

A comprehensive identification and value guide for both antque and machine-made marbles.