Pillo, the Giant Chicken

Pillo, the Giant Chicken

Author: Alexandra Aisling

Publisher: Alexandra Aisling

Published:

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13:

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Meet Liam Sharp, an ordinary local school history teacher with an insatiable passion for mythology. His seemingly mundane life takes an unexpected turn when he meets the enigmatic Mr. Ward, a mysterious collector who gives him an old pair of seemingly ordinary skates he bought at a flea market. These skates, however, hide an extraordinary history and unsuspected powers. Eager to put his new purchase to the test, Liam heads to the local hockey rink on a hot summer's day, just in time to watch his school's hockey team play a crucial playoff game. After an impassioned speech to the team, the players take the ice, but to everyone's dismay, the team concedes goal after goal. In a moment of desperation, Liam, wearing the magic skates he received from Mr. Ward, decides to replace the goalie. With amazing precision and power, he manages to score 5 goals in the final period, dramatically changing the course of the game and bringing the team victory. But his success did not go unnoticed. In the stands, journalist Elora Roslyn, known for her sharp investigative reporting, quickly realizes that the goalie is a fraud, and with millions watching her live broadcast, she sets out to expose Liam. At the end of the game, overcome with adrenaline and fear of being exposed, Liam runs to the locker room and hides in the janitor's closet. There, in a completely unexpected moment, he is struck by the beak of a giant chicken that appears to be more than just a creature. When he comes to, Liam discovers that he has woken up in another universe, a fantastic and dangerous realm where nothing is as it seems. Together with Pillo, the giant chicken, Liam embarks on a series of unimaginable adventures, facing off against an enigmatic villain bent on upsetting the balance of the universe. In this strange new world, the history teacher must use all of his knowledge, courage and ingenuity to thwart the villain's plans and find a way home. "Pillo, the Giant Chicken" is the beginning of a spectacular series full of suspense, action and unforgettable moments. The story combines fantasy and reality in a surprising way, transforming the quiet life of an ordinary schoolteacher into an epic full of magic and mystery. Prepare to be captivated by this thrilling debut that will leave you breathless and wanting more!


The Giant

The Giant

Author: Lex Thomas

Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab& 8482

Published: 2018-08

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1541538463

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"Gonzalo, now released from the high school quarantine, travels across a ravaged America looking for his beloved girlfriend Sasha."--


Joy the Baker Cookbook

Joy the Baker Cookbook

Author: Joy Wilson

Publisher: Hachette Books

Published: 2012-02-28

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 1401304192

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Joy the Baker Cookbook includes everything from "Man Bait" Apple Crisp to Single Lady Pancakes to Peanut Butter Birthday Cake. Joy's philosophy is that everyone loves dessert; most people are just looking for an excuse to eat cake for breakfast.


App Kid

App Kid

Author: Michael Sayman

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0525656200

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An inspiring and deeply personal coming of age memoir from one of Silicon Valley’s youngest entrepreneurs—a second-generation Latino immigrant who taught himself how to code as a thirteen-year-old and went on to claim his share of the American dream. As his parents watched their restaurant business collapse in the wake of the Great Recession, Michael Sayman was googling “how to code.” Within a year, he had launched an iPhone app that was raking in thousands of dollars a month, enough to keep his family afloat—and in America. Entirely self-taught, Sayman headed from high school straight into the professional world, and by the time he was seventeen, he was Facebook’s youngest employe ever, building new features that wowed its founder Mark Zuckerberg and are now being used by more than half a billion people every day. Sayman pushed Facebook to build its own version of Snapchat’s Stories and, as a result, engagement on the platform soared across all demographics. Millions of Gen Z and Millennials flocked to Facebook, and as teen engagement rose dramatically on Instagram and WhatsApp, Snapchat’s parent company suffered a billion-dollar loss in value. Three years later, Sayman jumped ship for Google. App Kid is the galvanizing story of a young Latino, not yet old enough to drink, who excelled in the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley and went on to become an inspiration to thousands of kids everywhere by following his own surprising, extraordinary path. In this candid and uplifting memoir, Sayman shares the highs and lows, the successes and failures, of his remarkable journey. His book is essential and affirming reading for anyone marching to the beat of their own drum.