There are ghosts and ghouls galore in this treasury of spooky stories for boys. Choose from a variety of original, creepy tales set in cob-webbed dungeons, haunted houses, and slime covered cellars, Find out what lurks in the shadows or the night and enjoy the spine-tingling thrills.
Do you remember your first book crush? You know, the first time a book completely captured your imagination, transported you to a magical place, or introduced you to a lifelong friend you will never forget? In Book Crush, popular librarian and reading enthusiast Nancy Pearl reminds us why we fell for reading in the first place—how completely consuming and life-changing a good book can be. Pearl offers more than 1,000 crush-worthy books organized into over 100 recommended reading lists aimed at youngest, middle-grade, and teen readers. From picture books to chapter books, YA fiction and nonfiction, Pearl has developed more smart and interesting thematic lists of books to enjoy. Parents, teachers, and librarians are often puzzled by the unending choices for reading material for young people. It starts when the kids are toddler and doesn’t end until high-school graduation. What’s good, what’s not, and what’s going to hold their interest? Popular librarian Nancy Pearl points the way in Book Crush.
A mind-bending YA novel about a world where everyone has a bit of magic in them—but some magic is being used to change the world in unspeakable ways Vera has a nagging feeling that she’s forgetting something. Not her keys or her homework—something bigger. Or someone. When she discovers her best friend Riven is experiencing the same strange feeling, they set out on a mission to uncover what’s going on. Everyone in Vera's world has a special ability—a little bit of magic that helps them through the day. Perhaps someone’s ability is interfering with their memory? Or is something altering their very reality? Vera and Riven intend to fix it and get back whatever or whomever they’ve lost. But how do you find the truth when you can’t even remember what you’re looking for in the first place? The Forgotten Memories of Vera Glass is a cleverly constructed, heartbreaking, and compelling contemporary YA novel with a slight fantasy twist about memory, love, grief, and the invisible bonds that tie us to each other.
After winning a blue ribbon in her first show as a Canterwood Crest Academy student, Lauren and her friends begin planning a masquerade party to celebrate Halloween and Lauren's thirteenth birthday.
Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: A COWGIRL ON HIS DOORSTEP The Blackwell Belles by USA TODAY bestselling author Anna J. Stewart Could his instant family… Be her forever home? Cowboy Shane Holloway tackles every challenge with rugged determination. But managing his father’s struggling ranch while raising his brother’s three orphaned children is running his wounded heart ragged. When trick-rider-turned-renovator Iris Blackwell shows up to work on his father’s ancient trailer, he discovers two important things—she’s as warm and bright as a Texas sunset, and she’s an unwanted distraction. Until her fun-loving spirit and genuine care start to heal his little family. Can their love entice the vagabond cowgirl and her rescued border collie, Cosmo, to stay? THE RODEO STAR’S REUNION The Cowboy Academy by USA TODAY bestselling author Melinda Curtis If you lose your heart to a cowboy… It’ll be nothing but trouble! Bess Glover had a sweet spot for reckless cowboy Griff Malone—until he ghosted her on prom night. No explanation was ever given, and Bess was too proud to ask for one. Now, years later, he’s suddenly offering to help with her ranch and with the high school rodeo team that she coaches, which rekindles a spark from long ago. But will their resurfacing feelings survive when Bess discovers the real secret that Griff’s been holding on to for all these years? HER HOMETOWN SOLDIER’S RETURN Coronado, Arizona by LeAnne Bristow She can help heal his injuries… But what about his heart? Millie Gibson has been waiting for her brother’s best friend to finish his military service, but when Randon Farr has at last been discharged from the army, he returns with injuries that go beyond his wounded shoulder. As a nurse, Millie isn’t afraid of the scars he now carries. There’s nothing she won’t do for her stubborn, brave soldier. But with Randon determined to sell the family cabin and leave Arizona for good, Millie will have to choose between the man she’s been waiting for and the life she’s built here in Coronado. COURTING THE COWGIRL The Fortunes of Prospect by USA TODAY bestselling author Cheryl Harper True love needs… The right ingredients! To repay a debt that once helped launch his career, famous LA chef Brian Caruso agrees to do a competition cooking show in Prospect, Colorado. There he’s charmed by the local cowgirl restaurateur who’s been hired as his consultant. Faye Parker instantly connects with Brian’s teenage daughter, Gemma, but her father…not so much. His cuisine is a bit too upscale for her tastes—too “big city.” But as the series starts filming and they begin to see eye to eye, is it possible that this uptown boy could find a country home with Faye? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
I began writing song lyrics, short stories, and poetry some 48-years-ago. While I was in high school, during the 60s, I had the privilege of meeting Poet Laureate of the United States of America, Mr. Robert Frost. He spoke with me discussing my writings, my poetry. He told me to keep writing and reading, and as I continued I would learn so much more, and eventually become a published poet. I have continued writing lyrics, short stories, and poetry. I am now 63-years-old, and I have been published. I have always told other poets and writers to keep on writing, and learning about the many different styles of the written arts. I have also spent 35-years as an entertainer, singer, song writer, and also a musician. I have worked with Tom T. Hall, Billy Jo Spears, Red Sovine, Bobby Bare, and Kitty Wells. I have also played with Rhythm Blues Entertainers too, The Four Tops, The Platters, The Shrills, and Visions ( Mark Farner, of Grand Funk Railroad, and the survivors of the Lynard Skynard Band). We were an International Country Rhythm Blues Band, and played together for several years. The way I see writing poetry is a likeness to a photograph of a moment, a dream, a place, a thing, a memory. Life comes at us in many ways, sometimes in many different ways at once. Its the situations that arise, the masks some people wear, the way they talk and rub shoulders with everybody. These things make up the poetry I write. When you sit down and look at life youll find its much bigger than just us. This is poetry, lyric writing, short stories, journalism, actually all the arts. I have found all things good in writing, even when Im turned down by an editor. Its all learning, and enjoying what I do. I choose a photograph, a moment, a dream, or a situation and I write about it. I create a picture with words. I live a simple life as a disabled veteran of the U.S.M.C., and of the Vietnam War. However, I am simply me, and I dont try and say Im someone else. Who am I? Well Im a human being who loves the arts. My message to you all who reads this is KEEP ON WRITING, KEEP ON KEEPING ON.
After years of suppressing and denying his true self, Radleigh Valentine had a revelation: "The sparklier I am, the more me that I am, the happier and more magical my life becomes." Thus started a spiritual journey that led Radleigh to becoming the internationally renowned speaker, best-selling author, and spiritual intuitive that he is today. Now Radleigh distills all he’s learned over the decades through messages from the universe, angels, and his own experiences to show you how to manifest and live a magical life. Radleigh offers practical advice and exercises to support you in several areas: •Getting in touch with your "inner genie" to make your wishes come true •Signs from the universe: how to read the messages you’re receiving every day •How to speak to the angels and why these angelic messengers want to help you •Discovering your identity: examining your beliefs to choose only those that truly serve you •Finding love and managing the relationships in your life •The importance of choosing joy and living a life of gratitude Join Radleigh on a magical journey to discover and claim the magical life you were born to live!
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