"Boris can't wait to spend the day eating, drumming, and playing in Melody Village. But when he notices that Major Monkeypants, his favorite stuffed animal, is missing, he puts on his detective hat, and begins the search. Along the way, Boris visits Bella, Marge, Gigi, and Tara to dig up clues. Will Boris be able to find Major Monkeypants?"--Cover.
Meet Boris, the chimp who took a bite out of the Big Apple—and wished it had been a banana: “No one concerned with either apes or people should miss it.” —Peter S. Beagle, award-winning author of The Last Unicorn This book answers the question that is on everybody’s mind: “What’s it like to raise a chimpanzee in Manhattan?” Hester Mundis’s hilarious memoir No He’s Not a Monkey, He’s an Ape and He’s My Son is the complete guide to raising a chimp in the heart of urban America. Join Hester, her husband, their terrifying attack dog Ahab, and the funniest monkey—excuse us, ape—ever to occupy an apartment on the Upper West Side of New York City in this true adventure of woman versus beast.
Shadows on the Grass, Winter's Tales, Last Tales, Anecdotes of Destiny, and Ehrengard, Brantly explores the clues, details, and subplots in texts that critics often describe as puzzles and labyrinths. Brantly reveals the thought and care that Dinesen devoted to the construction of her stories, her expansive knowledge of world literature, and the great pleasure awaiting readers as they unravel the mysteries embedded in her texts."--BOOK JACKET.
Eva's pet bat, Baxter, is missing in the sixth installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In book 6, a famous author is coming to Treetopolis! Eva and her classmates each have to write a story to share with the author. Eva's excited! But then something terrible happens: Her pet bat, Baxter, goes missing! Eva can't think of anything to write about -- except how much she misses Baxter! With help from her friends, Eva looks everywhere for Baxter. She even hangs up MISSING posters! Where could Baxter be? And will Eva finish her story in time for the author's visit? Continue this book series with “Eva the Owlet,” an Apple TV+ original series!
A Richard and Judy Summer Book Club Pick. From the number one bestselling author of the Roy Grace series, Peter James, comes an explosive standalone thriller – a religious conspiracy, perfect for fans of Dan Brown and The Da Vinci Code. 'Sensational' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series. What would it take to prove the existence of God? And what would be the consequences? Investigative reporter Ross Hunter nearly didn’t answer the phone call that would change his life – and possibly the world – for ever. ‘I know this is going to sound strange, but I’ve recently been given absolute proof of God’s existence – and I’ve been advised there is a writer, a respected journalist called Ross Hunter, who could help me to get taken seriously.’ The false faith of a billionaire evangelist, the life’s work of a famous atheist, and the credibility of each of the world’s major religions are all under threat – if Ross Hunter can survive long enough to present the evidence . . . 'Fast-paced and highly enjoyable, Absolute Proof has enough twists to keep the reader gripped' – Daily Express 'Both atheists and believers will find food for thought in this globe-trotting epic' – Guardian
The book with the missing first page is a collection of short stories with a think-back guarantee. If you don't have a single thought between starting the book and finishing it, the author will personally think for you for at least ten seconds. At turns funny, moving and engaging, it is the sheer variety that keeps you wondering what could possibly be coming next: a man willing to turn his girlfriend over to the police because of bad sex, Arthur's brother Clive or an interview with a smoking beagle.
The American President, on a State Visit to Britain is giving a major address to a top-level audience in Westminster Hall. Ferocious security is provided by a joint force of the United States Secret Service and Scotland Yard. Then a stolen ambulance runs into trouble with the Parking Authorities. A hapless Member of Parliament, having mislaid his crucial pass, is barred from Westminster, his bicycle regarded as a potential lethal weapon. And a man going by the name of Jones, although born in Karachi, successfully slips through the barriers, and whole new ball game starts
An unusual wolf lives in the forest. He doesn't hunt other animals, but works as a taxi driver! Every day he takes passengers through the forest in his cozy taxi, helping them get to their desired destination. On their way, they meet many forest inhabitants, overcome dangers and learn to value friendship and mutual assistance. This kind and instructive story will appeal to children and their parents, filling their hearts with warmth and joy. Your children will love the colorful illustrations.
Little Croc loves his big brother, Boris. But lately Boris has been acting strangely. All he wants to do is eat and sleep and spend time with friends his own age - and he is SO grumpy. E-book edition of a brilliantly funny and reassuring tale about dealing with teenage siblings, written especially for little ones.
This study examines the work of six women prose writers of the 1930s, placing them for the first time within the broader context of European and American literary modernism. These writers: Stina Aronson, Karen Blixen, Karo Espeseth, Hagar Olsson, Cora Sandel, and Edith Oberg, have been doubly marginalized. Their work has long been viewed as anomalous within the Scandinavian literary canon, but, apart from Karen Blixen, it also remains marginalized from examinations of women writers produced outside Scandinavia. Themes in their work include representations of consciousness, hybridity, and experimentation with literary forms. Each writer's work exhibits a strong sense of ambiguity, which takes many forms and challenges received notions about identity.
