Mrs. Pike wants Dawn to help prepare Margo and Claire for the Little Miss Stoneybrook contest. So what if Margos only talent is peeling a banana with her feet? Dawns going to help her charges win that contest! The only trouble is... Kristy, Mary Anne, and Claudia are helping Karen, Myriah, and Charlotte enter the contest too. And nobodys sure where the competition is fiercer: at the pageantor in the Baby-Sitters Club!
Working for the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, one sees innumerable technological wonders. But even veteran agents Braun and Books are unprepared for what the electrifying future holds in the third novel in the steampunk adventure series. After being ignominiously shipped out of England following their participation in the Janus affair, Braun and Books are ready to prove their worth as agents. But what starts as a simple mission in the States—intended to keep them out of trouble—suddenly turns into a scandalous and convoluted case that has connections reaching as far as Her Majesty the Queen. Even with the help of two American agents from the Office of the Supernatural and the Metaphysical, Braun and Books have their work cut out for them as their chief suspect in a rash of nautical and aerial disasters is none other than Thomas Edison. Between the fantastic electric machines of Edison, the eccentricities of MoPO consultant Nikola Tesla, and the mysterious machinations of a new threat known only as the Maestro, they may find themselves in far worse danger than they ever have been in before…
"The best fantasy novel I’ve read in years, because it’s about real people... Impossible to put down." —Stephen King The smash New York Times bestseller from Leigh Bardugo, a mesmerizing tale of power, privilege, and dark magic set among the Ivy League elite. Goodreads Choice Award Winner Locus Finalist Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. Raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands by a hippie mom, Alex dropped out of school early and into a world of shady drug-dealer boyfriends, dead-end jobs, and much, much worse. In fact, by age twenty, she is the sole survivor of a horrific, unsolved multiple homicide. Some might say she’s thrown her life away. But at her hospital bed, Alex is offered a second chance: to attend one of the world’s most prestigious universities on a full ride. What’s the catch, and why her? Still searching for answers, Alex arrives in New Haven tasked by her mysterious benefactors with monitoring the activities of Yale’s secret societies. Their eight windowless “tombs” are the well-known haunts of the rich and powerful, from high-ranking politicos to Wall Street’s biggest players. But their occult activities are more sinister and more extraordinary than any paranoid imagination might conceive. They tamper with forbidden magic. They raise the dead. And, sometimes, they prey on the living. Don't miss the highly-anticipated sequel, Hell Bent.
The Baby-Sitters want to stop Dawn from hanging out with a bad boy in this entry from the classic hit series. Dawn has met Travis, an older boy, and she knows he’s the perfect boy for her. But the Baby-Sitters think that smooth talking Travis is no good and plan to tell Dawn just that. The best friends you’ll ever have—with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!
One of a series of stories that revolve around the babysitters club. Dawn and Mary Anne are now stepsisters, but perhaps sharing parents and a bedroom isn't such a good idea. Dawn thought she'd always wanted a sister, but she didn't count on Mary Anne - the wicked stepsister.
A bold new direction for Batman begins as Bruce Wayne’s circumstances are forever changed. How did The Joker’s rampage affect the citizens of Gotham City? Bruce Wayne and the city he loves have changed dramatically following the events of “The Joker War,” but Batman and his mission are eternal. The mysterious vigilante known as Ghost-Maker has known Bruce since they were teenagers, and he’s made his decision. It’s time Gotham City had a new hero. Batman and Ghost-Maker go toe-to-toe to decide which of them will remain Gotham City’s hero. Yet the city is changing faster than ever after “The Joker War,” and with this change comes increasing dangers. Collects Batman #101-105, a story from Detective Comics #1027, and Batman Annual #5.
In the remote moors of England, Thomas pursues his destiny: the conquest of Magnus, an 800-year-old kingdom, an island castle that harbors secrets dating back to the days of King Arthur and Merlin. To win Magnus, however, is only the beginning of Thomas' quest. It will unearth ancient secrets, strengthen his fragile faith in God, and place him squarely against an evil conspiracy that has ruled the land for centuries.
Dan Feigelson refocuses reading and writing conferences to help all students reach their full potential. His practical approach centers on active listening--an equitable way to listen to, learn from, and guide students. His book is packed with sample conferences, if/then strategies, rubrics, and tips for starting conferences and keeping them going.
The perfect revenge takes patience . . . Melanie wakes up one morning next to a man she doesn't remember. When his wife walks in, Melanie realises to her horror that no one can see or hear her - because she is dead. But has she woken up next to her murderer? And why is she an invisible guest in a house she can't seem to leave? As she begins to piece together the last days of her life, it becomes clear she has to make a choice: Bring her killer to justice, or wreak her own revenge on the man who murdered her. __________________________ An utterly addictive psychological thriller with a killer twist, perfect for fans of Gone Girl, My Lovely Wife and Behind Her Eyes. What everyone's saying about Where She Went: 'Oh my word, what a totally captivating thriller' 'Never expected the final twist' 'What a page-turner' 'Addictive' 'Wow . . . I couldn't put it down!' 'Best book I've read in a long time!' 'A chilling read that leaves you shuddering' 'Brilliantly dark' 'Gripping . . . kept me guessing right from the start' 'An amazing cliffhanger' 'Could not put it down' 'So many twists I didn't see coming' 'Very addictive and thrilling' 'Unputdownable' 'Loved it . . . A delicious premise' 'A superb, dark tale'