A Necklace of Raindrops

A Necklace of Raindrops PDF

Author: Joan Aiken

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2009-05-06

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 0307558533

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Here are eight gloriously imaginative stories for eight satisfying sessions of bedtime reading. There’s a flying apple pie, a cat that’s bigger than an elephant, a house that lays an egg, storybook animals that leap out of their books at night, and a wealth of other wonderful characters and ideas, all with the colorful, dreamlike quality of the very best fairy tales. Joan Aiken’s delicious prose is a joy to read aloud to very young listeners yet simple enough for the independent reader to savor on his or her own. Kevin Hawkes’s illustrations–nearly 60 of them–capture with great flair and fun the magical adventures and the triumph of the good over the bad.

Shadows & Moonshine

Shadows & Moonshine PDF

Author: Joan Aiken

Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781567921670

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Royals, witches, enchanted pigs, mermaids, wolves, and mortals star in thirteen stories gleaned from a trio of the author's earlier collections.

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase PDF

Author: Joan Aiken

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Published: 2014-08-27

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0553522205

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Wicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnie's parents leave Willoughby Chase for a sea voyage. Left in the care of the cruel Miss Slighcarp, the girls can hardly believe what is happening to their once happy home. The servants are dismissed, the furniture is sold, and Bonnie and Sylvia are sent to a prison-like orphan school. It seems as if the endless hours of drudgery will never cease. With the help of Simon the gooseboy and his flock, they escape. But how will they ever get Willoughby Chase free from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp?

Counting Raindrops Through a Stained Glass Window

Counting Raindrops Through a Stained Glass Window PDF

Author: Cherlyn Michaels

Publisher: Hyperion

Published: 2005-09-14

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781401308131

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"The surest way to ruin a relationship is to marry the man you love." At least that's what Vanella Morris believes; she's seen the crazy things that marriage makes people do. So when Alton, her longtime boyfriend and love of her life, proposes, Vanella is faced with a dilemma: Unable to convince Alton to skip the vows, does she walk away from happiness because of her fears?

Raindrops Roll

Raindrops Roll PDF

Author: April Pulley Sayre

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-01-06

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1481420658

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Discover the wonder of water in this refreshingly fun and fascinating exploration of rain, raindrops, and the water cycle from the creator of Rah, Rah, Radishes! and Go, Go Grapes! Raindrops drop. They plop. They patter. They spatter. And in the process, they make the whole world feel fresh and new and clean. In this gorgeously photo-illustrated nonfiction picture book, celebrated author April Pulley Sayre sheds new light on the wonders of rain, from the beauty of a raindrop balanced on a leaf to the amazing, never-ending water cycle that keeps our planet in perfect ecological balance.

The Way to Write for Children

The Way to Write for Children PDF

Author: Joan Aiken

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1998-11-15

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780312200480

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Revised and updated, this essential and practical guide by an award-winning children's author explains how to write books for children, from where to look to inspiration to practical advice on how to create characters and structure a plot.

Meg's Christmas

Meg's Christmas PDF

Author: David Walser

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2018-10-18

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0241357098

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Oh no! A flood means that Christmas is looking doomed! Enter a spell, a surprise stay in a castle and a party to plan for - will Meg, Mog and Owl make it home for a very special Christmas Day? Jan Pienkowski's bold, colourful artwork and instantly recognisable characters make this festive adventure for our favourite witch into a fun and satisfying read for the very young onwards.

Black Hearts in Battersea

Black Hearts in Battersea PDF

Author: Joan Aiken

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1999-10-25

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0547530714

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In this hilarious classic adventure, an innocent boy and his friends must stop a plot to topple the King of England. Simon, the foundling from The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, arrives in London to meet an old friend and pursue the study of painting. Instead he finds himself unwittingly in the middle of a wicked crew’s fiendish caper to overthrow the good King James and the Duke and Duchess of Battersea. With the help of his friend Sophie and the resourceful waif Dido, Simon narrowly escapes a series of madcap close calls and dangerous run-ins. In a time and place where villains do nothing halfway, Simon is faced with wild wolves, poisoned pies, kidnapping, and a wrecked ship. This is a cleverly contrived tale of intrigue and misadventure. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl “It’s a marvel!” —The New Yorker “A wild yarn, not to be put down once it is started.” —Washington Post “A riot of wildly improbable adventures happening to absurd and loveable characters with Dickensian names in a time that never was . . . Heartrending, hair-raising, rib-tickling, and delightful.” —New York Times

Meg and the Romans

Meg and the Romans PDF

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Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2017-09-14

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 014138879X

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Meg and Mog meet a new friend - a Roman who is in need of help! But will Meg's spell get him to London? Find out in this colourful new adventure and find out more about what Romans were really like... The Meg and Mog books have been entertaining children for nearly forty-five years; with their vibrant and unique artwork - they are perfect for sharing together, reading alone, and exploring the colours, shapes and characters in the pictures.

Shards and Ashes

Shards and Ashes PDF

Author: Melissa Marr

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-02-19

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0062098470

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The world is gone, destroyed by human, ecological, or supernatural causes. Survivors dodge chemical warfare and cruel gods; they travel the reaches of space and inhabit underground caverns. Their enemies are disease, corrupt corporations, and one another; their resources are few and their courage is tested. Powerful original dystopian tales from nine bestselling authors offer bleak insight, prophetic visions, and precious glimmers of light among the shards and ashes of a ruined world. Stories from: Kelley Armstrong Rachel Caine Kami Garcia Nancy Holder Melissa Marr Beth Revis Veronica Roth Carrie Ryan Margaret Stohl