The Secret Life of Ms Wiz

The Secret Life of Ms Wiz
Author: Terence Blacker
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2002
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780330415637

The most popular magical character in fiction for younger readers appears in her sixteenth amazing adventure. In a special, double-length story, Ms Wiz's father, King Wisdom, demands that she take over his duties as Supreme Sovereign of the Kingdom of Paranormal Magic and Utter Eternal Mystery. But is Ms Wiz ready to become Queen . . . ?

Secret Life of Damian Spinelli

Secret Life of Damian Spinelli
Author: Diane Miller
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-04-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1401325947

"Brusque Lady . . . Please meet the Jackal at the bar in the Metro Court at 10:00 PM sharp. Although it is somewhat past my his bedtime, he must speak with you on a grave matter concerning many of your clientele. Do not fail me him. Regards, The Jackal" So begins an evening unlike any other in Port Charles. When high-powered attorney Diane Miller agrees to meet with computer hacker extraordinaire Damian Spinelli, otherwise known as The Jackal, she knows she's in for an interesting night. But the stories he has to tell about some of Port Charles's most famous, and infamous, inhabitants are beyond her wildest imagination. Could these tales possibly be true? Or is Spinelli using her for some other purpose? From the deck of the Smilin' Lila to the halls of General Hospital, from the Case of the Vamping Valkyrie to the Case of the Contrived Contralto, here are Spinelli's tales of intrigue, kidnapping, murder, and more. The office of Spinelli/McCall, P.I., has never been busier. Spinelli may be a gumshoe like no other, but he will save, defend, and protect the citizens of Port Charles until the bitter end!

The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones

The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones
Author: Wendelin Van Draanen
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2018-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101940433

A fresh and funny story about a boy learning to become the brave hero of his own life, perfect for fans of Counting by 7s and The Fourteenth Goldfish. My secret life is filled with psychic vampires, wheelchair zombies, chain-rattlin’ ghosts, and a one-eyed cat. But they’re nothing compared to my real-life stalker: a sixth-grade girl named Kandi Kain. . . . Lincoln Jones is always working on the latest story he’s got going in his notebook. Those stories are his refuge. A place where the hero always prevails and the bad guy goes to jail. Real life is messy and complicated, so Lincoln sticks to fiction and keeps to himself. Which works fine until a nosy girl at his new school starts prying into his private business. She wants to know what he’s writing, where he disappears to after school, and why he never talks to anybody. . . . The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones is a terrifically funny and poignant story about a boy finding the courage to get to know the real characters all around him—and to let them know him. Praise for The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones: Winner of the Josette Frank Award "Van Draanen's engaging story is characterized by clever writing, a palpable affection for her characters, and a deep understanding of what's important about life. Readers will love Lincoln Jones."—Kirkus Reviews "Van Draanen skillfully wraps up her tale, offering a realistically happy ending. A story with a perfect balance of mirth and poignancy." -- School Library Journal "Lincoln is a delightful narrator." -- Booklist

Ms. Wiz Spells Trouble

Ms. Wiz Spells Trouble
Author: Terence Blacker
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780761455486

The third-grade is thrilled when they discover their new teacher is a paranormal operative with special powers

Homebird

Homebird
Author: C. Blacker
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2001-09-07
Genre: Runaway teenagers
ISBN: 9780330397988

When Nicky Moms is sent to boarding school, his parents hope that he will make a success of his life. But a few weeks later he is on the run, his life in tatters. He meets sympathetic Carla, who agrees to let him stay in the squat she shares with a prostitute, thief and drug-dealer. The others worry that Nicky will attract police attention, but they are forced to tolerate him by Scag. Carla's boyfriend, who has other, more sinister plans for Nicky... A compelling teenage story with the appeal of bestselling, controversial novels like Melvyn Burgess' JUNK

The World Book Encyclopedia

The World Book Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2002
Genre: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN:

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Ms Wiz - Millionaire

Ms Wiz - Millionaire
Author: Terence Blacker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 59
Release: 2002-07-05
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780330397315

Ms Wiz uses a magical device to predict the winning numbers of the lottery and she gets more than she bargained for.

Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings
Author: Terence Blacker
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2015-08-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250095581

Gregory Keays is a writer whose brilliant future is behind him. Corroded with envy, Gregory watches as his contemporaries produce better work and live happier lives while he teaches community college composition classes and compiles books about other books. One day, Gregory is convinced, the world will recognize his talents. In the meantime, his marriage to a new-age feng shui artist has become cold and distant, and his relationship with his reclusive teen-age son is in free-fall. But when a brilliant student enters his life, Gregory is offered one last, glorious chance to save his career. Soon, however, Gregory's Faustian pact with success unravels around him, and he must turn to darker, more duplicitous means to secure his fame. Set in the dangerous world where real life and literary ambition collide, Kill Your Darlings is an unforgettable novel of ego and delusion, villainy and the betrayal of love.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
Author: Sherman Alexie
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2012-01-10
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316219304

A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live. With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.

The Transfer

The Transfer
Author: Terence Blacker
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2001
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780330397865

On Stanley's computer, the brilliant football player he has programmed stares out at him. There is something strangely familiar about the way he looks. Stanley's heart races. He licks his dry lips. So does the player. Stanley has created a grown-up version of himself - and his wildest, most dangerous dream is about to come true.