Takeshita Demons
Takeshita Demons

Author: Cristy Burne

Publisher: Frances Lincoln

Published: 2010-08-19

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 1907666109

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Miku Takeshita and her family have moved from Japan to live in the UK, but unfortunately the family's enemy demons have followed them… Miku knows she's in trouble when her new supply teacher turns out to be a Nukekubi - a bloodthirsty demon who can turn into a flying head and whose favourite snack is children. That night, in a raging snowstorm, Miku's little brother Kazu is kidnapped by the demons, and then it's up to Miku and her friend Cait to get him back. The girls break into their snow-locked school, confronting the dragon-like Woman of the Wet, and outwitting the faceless Nopera-bo. At last they come face to face with the Nukekubi itself - but will they be in time to save Kazu? The winner of the first Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Award, this is the first of a new trilogy, Takeshita Demons, with the second, Takeshita Demons: The Filth-Licker due to be published in 2011 and Takeshita Demons: Monster Matsuri in 2012. To read more about the Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Award, click here This title is also available as an ebook, in either Kindle, ePub or Adobe ebook editions

Takeshita Demons
Takeshita Demons

Author: Cristy Burne

Publisher: White Lion Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 9781847801371

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Trouble is brewing again for Miku and her friends, Cait and Alex. There's a violent quilt in Alex's bedroom and a mystery visitor has been in the Takeshitas' house, drinking tea out of their best cups. And then Kazu is stolen for the second time. Miku, Cait, Alex and the little Filth Licker must solve the trail of clues leading them to an invisible house full of demons, the home of Nurarihyon, the Master of the Demons. But is he really the evil one they have come to fight, or is someone or something else controlling him. With only a bag of fish-heads to protect them, the children and the Filth Licker meet their final challenge in the frozen palace of the Yuki-Onna, the Snow Woman, where they find Kazu imprisoned in a cage of ice, and where the Snow Woman is determined to destroy them…

Guide to Modern Japanese Woodblock Prints
Guide to Modern Japanese Woodblock Prints

Author: Helen Merritt

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9780824817329

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"[An] impressive volume, with a valuable amount of information not otherwise available in one source." --Choice Companion volume to Merritt's Modern Japanese Woodblock Prints. This volume is a reference work that is both comprehensive and rigorously chronological.

A History of Japan
A History of Japan

Author: Kenneth Henshall

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-04-17

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0230346626

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Japan's impact on the modern world has been enormous. It occupies just one 300th of the planet's land area, yet came to wield one sixth of the world's economic power. Just 150 years ago it was an obscure land of paddy fields and feudal despots. Within 50 years it became a major imperial power – it's so-called 'First Miracle'. After defeat in the Second World War, when Japan came close to annihilation, within 25 years it recovered remarkably to become the world's third biggest economy – it's 'Second Miracle'. It is now not only an economic superpower, but also a technological and cultural superpower. True miracles have no explanation: Japan's 'miracles' do. The nation's success lies in deeply ingrained historical values, such as a pragmatic determination to succeed. The world can learn much from Japan, and its story is told in these pages. Covering the full sweep of Japanese history, from ancient to contemporary, this book explores Japan's enormous impact on the modern world, and how vital it is to examine the past and culture of the country in order to full understand its achievements and responses. Now in its third edition, this book is usefully updated and revised.

Hashimoto Monsters Book 3
Hashimoto Monsters Book 3

Author: Cristy Burne

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05-31

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780648819462

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Trouble is brewing again for Miku Hashimoto and her friends, Cait and Alex. There's an angry quilt in Alex's bedroom and a mystery visitor has been in the Hashimoto's house, drinking tea from their best cups. Miku, Cait, Alex and the little akaname must solve the trail of clues leading them to an invisible house, the home of Nurarihyon, the Master of the Monsters. A matsuri is a giant festival or party? But watch out: a monster matsuri is?monstrous!"I really liked the first 2 instalments, but I LOVE this one! Like Spirited Away combined with a Famous Five camaraderie" GoodReads"This is one to give to the adventure loving nine or ten year old kid who likes being a little scared-some of the demons are more than somewhat frightening (although there's no goryness)." - Charlotte's Library"As with the author's two earlier Takeshita Demons titles this is a fast-paced, compulsive read that appeals to a wide audience; children as young as 8 or 9 through to adults. Each of the titles is a standalone read but the characters in the three are consistent. This time Miku and her friends must solve the trail of clues to finally banish evil from their world." - Julia Eccleshare (children's editor of the Guardian).- Previously published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books as Takeshita Demons: Monster Matsuri

A Hen in the Wardrobe
A Hen in the Wardrobe

Author:

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Published: 2012-02-02

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1781010765

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Ramzi's dad is acting very strangely. He climbs trees in the middle of the night, and even goes into Ramzi's wardrobe looking for a hen. The trouble is, he's sleepwalking because he's homesick for his native Algeria. So Ramzi, Dad and Mum go back to Dad's Berber village in the desert region of North Africa, and Ramzi meets his Berber grandmother and cousins, and even braves the scary Sheherazad. But can Ramzi help his dad and what will happen when they get back home again. This is a funny, heart-warming family story by an exciting new author, set in Britain and Algeria, with fascinating glimpses of traditional Berber culture and lots of colourful characters.

To the Lighthouse
To the Lighthouse

Author: Cristy Burne

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Published: 2017-06-01

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 1925164624

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Isaac arrives on Rottnest Island hoping for an awesome holiday adventure, but his mum would rather he stayed inside, where it's safe. Then Isaac meets Emmy. She's allowed to do whatever she wants – and she wants to have fun! With Emmy daring him on, Isaac's life gets more and more exciting. When Emmy suggests a midnight stalk to the salt lakes, Isaac knows his worrywart mum won't say yes – so he sneaks out. A junior novel about family, adventure and trust.

Takeshita Demons: The Filth Licker
Takeshita Demons: The Filth Licker

Author: Cristy Burne

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Bks

Published: 2012-03-27

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781847801364

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Miku is going to School Camp in the forest, with her friend Cait and the rest of her class. It should be fun. But Miku has premonitions of danger, and when Oscar goes down with a festering rash, and a rushing wind blows out the bonfire she's sure something bad is going on. Then Alex finds the frog-like Filth-Licker in the boys' toilets, and all at once Miku, Cait and Alex are on a secret mission to overcome the vengeful Shape-Shifters or Super Demons before it's too late?Later that night, with Alex kidnapped by a pyromaniac fox, and Cait possessed by some angry sickle weasels, it's up to Miku and the Filth-Licker to save them all from disaster.Coming in 2012Takeshita Demons: Monster Matsuri

Om Shanti, Babe
Om Shanti, Babe

Author: Helen Limon

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1781010994

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Cassia can't wait for her first visit to India - Bollywood glamour, new friends to admire her uber-cool street-dance moves…. But as she steps into real Indian life, NOTHING is as she expected... Cass is with her mum in Kerala, on a buying trip for their Fair Trade craft shop, and everything seems to be going wrong. There's Mum's new romance with "call-me-V" Mr Chaudury for a start, her own prickly stand-off with pretty, fashion-mad Priyanka, and the devastating news that her mum's business may be on the rocks. But then pop idol Jonny Gold arrives at the beach to promote his new song, Om Shanti Babe, sparking a mystery, new friendships and a race to save the mangrove swamps... Fizzing with energy, and laugh-out-loud funny, this is a roller-coaster journey of discovery, which also has an exciting environmental twist - all against the backdrop of beautiful Kerala.

The Beast of Hangman's Hill
The Beast of Hangman's Hill

Author: Roger Hurn

Publisher: Hairy Mole

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781841670843

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HORROR & GHOST STORIES, CHILLERS. Something evil is sneaking through the woods towards the Old Tower on Hangman's Hill. It's a snard. This hairy horror is hungry for a tasty snack of beans - human beans that is! And the Spook Squad are on the menu! Roxy has a weird auntie. Her Auntie Rhee lives on Hangman's Hill in a spooky house called the Old Tower. The Old Tower looks like Dracula gave it a make-over. But Rhee isn't a vampire - she is a banshee. She's trying to protect humans from ghouls, ghosts and long-legged beasties. But she can't do it on her own. That's why she needs the Spook Squad. The Spook Squad are Roxy, Leena, Nita and Emma and their poltergeist, Rattle. These four girls are as bright and sparky as a fire in a fireworks factory. So, on dark and stormy nights, when the vampires are being a pain in the neck and hairy horrors are on the prowl, the Spook Squad goes into action. Ages 9+