More Fantastic Stories

More Fantastic Stories
Author: R. A. Lafferty
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1625587430

Collected her are six Fantastic science fiction stories by R. A. Lafferty, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Clifford D. Simak, Edgar Pangborn, Andre Norton, and Frank Herbert. Sodom and Gomorrah, Texas The place called Sodom was bad enough. But right down the road was the other town-and that was even worse! The Worlds of If Dixon Wells, a fashionable playboy, is always late. What will it cost him this time. The Street That Wasn't There Jonathon Chambers went for a walk at the same time every day for twenty years. But this time when he got home nothing seemed quite right. The Good Neighbors You can't blame an alien for a little inconvenience-as long as he makes up for it! The Gifts of Asti She was the guardian of the worlds, but HER world was dead. Operation Haystack It's hard to ferret out a gang of fanatics; it would, obviously, be even harder to spot a genetic line of dedicated men. But the problem Orne had was one step tougher than that!

Horror for the Throne

Horror for the Throne
Author: James D MacDonald
Publisher: Fantastic Books
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2021-07-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781515424109

Introduction by Bruce Coville "For the bathroom, for the bedroom, for the bus to work, for that chair in the department store where bored spouses sit while their wives or husbands try on new clothes... this is a perfect way to entertain yourself during idle moments in a way that won't rot your mind. Read this and have fun." -Allen Steele Want something to read while you sit down for just a few minutes on the bus or in a waiting room? Here's just the thing: Forty authors, forty stories, mostly under 2,000 words, mostly reprints. Grouped according to their themes: fairy tales, torments, zombies, vampires, monsters, and more. Just remember: one sitting, one read! Others are waiting! But be sure you're alone... Really alone! Featuring stories by: E.C. Ambrose, Colleen Anderson, Kevin David Anderson, Diane Arrelle, Stewart C. Baker, T.L. Barrett, James Blakey, Bruce Boston, Michael Bracken, Tiffany Michelle Brown, Elliot Capon, Jeff C. Carter, Gregg Chamberlain, Brenda Clough, Ian Creasey, Randee Dawn, Steve Dillon, Stephanie Ellis, Kevin M. Folliard, Eric J. Guignard, Liam Hogan, Emma Johnson-Rivard, Daniel M. Kimmel, Chris Kuriata, Geoffrey A. Landis, Sharon Lee, Gordon Linzner, Nicola Lombardi, Linda Silverman McMullen, Gregory Nicoll, Brian Rappatta, Gary L. Robbs, Chuck Rothman, Steve Rasnic Tem, Mark Towse, Mary A. Turzillo, Douglas A. Van Belle, Marie Vibbert, Dawn Vogel, Marcia Wilson

Fantastic Stories

Fantastic Stories
Author: Terry Jones
Publisher: Puffin HC
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1994
Genre: Fantasy fiction
ISBN: 9780140362763

Twenty-two stories of mischief and magic, dragons and dinosaurs, monsters and mermaids, cruelty and courage.

More Amazing Stories

More Amazing Stories
Author: Kim Mohan
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2001-01-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780312874377

Here is, in effect, the last issue of the original Amazing Stories, including work by Howard Waldrop, Nancy Springer, Gregory Benford, Ursula K. Le Guin, Don Webb, Eleanor Arnason, and Robert Silverberg. Now, with the resurrection of the magazine in 1999, there is a new audience of Amazing readers sure to seek out its previous glory.

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Author: William Joyce
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2012-06-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442464895

The book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce. Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. But the power of story will save the day. Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children’s literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today’s world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it’s story that we truly celebrate—and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again.

Lemons

Lemons
Author: Melissa D. Savage
Publisher: Crown Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2017
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524700126

After her mother dies in 1975, ten-year-old Lemonade must live with her grandfather in a small town famous for Bigfoot sitings and soon becomes friends with Tobin, a quirky Bigfoot investigator.

A Brave Cat

A Brave Cat
Author: Marianna Coppo
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1797204645

This feline-focused picture book is about imagination, courage, and seeing the world differently: as a place of possibility and endless opportunity for everyday adventures! Olivia is an indoor cat—a brave adventurer, a tireless traveler, and a fearless explorer who is never afraid. From hunting fierce shoelaces to climbing all the way to the top of the bookcase, Olivia has always been able to count on her bravery. But will it be enough to help her face the big, uncertain world outside her home? From Marianna Coppo, the critically acclaimed author of Petra and Such a Good Boy, comes a charming picture book about the life of a cat: its ups and downs and sometimes-surprising in-betweens. At once relatable and illuminating, this story takes the youngest of readers straight into the mind of a cat! What may seem quiet and subdued from the outside is in fact an emotionally rich existence filled with likes and dislikes, adventures and misadventures, challenges and fears. Featuring whimsical, color-drenched art and warm, thoughtful prose, this uplifting book proves that courage is not the absence of fear—courage is believing in yourself, no matter what. PURR-FECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION: From its stand-out cover to its expressive spreads, this book will make an exceptional year-round gift for lovers of cats and whimsical art—at every age! SMALL ACTS OF COURAGE DESERVE CELEBRATION: At some point, we've all felt the impulse to venture out and be brave, knowing that taking that leap requires faith in oneself and heaps of imagination. This book teaches young readers that it's okay to have feelings, to react to the world around them, and to take steps beyond the familiar—even if those steps are sometimes small. PROMOTES VISUAL STORYTELLING: Coppo's whimsical, color-drenched spreads bring Olivia's story to life. Young readers will delight in her escapades, and marvel at her profound realization by the book's end. Perfect for: • Cat lovers (and cat owners) of all ages • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of cat-loving children • Gift-givers seeking beautiful, distinctive offerings for young readers • Lovers of animals, nature, and everyday adventures • Teachers and educators looking for books about bravery

101 Amazing Stories of Hope and Faith

101 Amazing Stories of Hope and Faith
Author: Robert Petterson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1496446674

"Life takes the strangest sharp turns--and sometimes, U-turns. Robert Petterson--popular speaker, storyteller, and author--has been a student for his entire life of what God is teaching us through those real-life U-turns. In this short book, he compiles amazing stories that teach lessons you won't easily forget. Each entry is written in the rest-of-the-story style popularized by Paul Harvey"--Amazon.com