"It was two puffs of a dandelion clock to summer. In the lane, noisy clangs and bangs, dings and dongs, rustles and bustles could be heard from Badger the Mystical Mutt's garden. He was rummaging in his favourite plant pot to find the bits and pieces he needed for a very important spell...to conjure up a magnificent Dreamcatcher ." Lennie is now leading the gang, but is having terrible nightmares. Badger's spells are not working so they decide to visit Baby Unicorn. But Nippy Nimbus sends them on an unexpected bumpy ride to the Back of Beyond. Can they escape and find answers in the Zen Den? Back in the lane, The Earl of Doodlepoppington, Badger's distant cousin, arrives with plans for a development of luxury doghouses, which will affect everyone – the alley cats, the gang and the birds! Can Badger the Mystical Mutt save the lane and all its inhabitants from the Earl's ruthless Barkitechture, and put a stop to Lennie's nightmares? Views: 48
Things have finally calmed down enough for cozy heroine Joan Spencer and her new husband, Lt. Fred Lundquist, to take a long-delayed honeymoon to celebrate their three-month-old nuptials. Of course, it won't be a traditional honeymoon, since they'll have Joan's teenage son, Andrew, in tow, and the fact that they are using the trip to finally visit Fred's family makes it even more unusual. But Joan is happy; she'll get some time away with her family, and she'll finally get to see the tiny historic Swedish-American community where Fred grew up, Bishop Hill.Unfortunately for Joan, neither her honeymoon nor her trip works out quite as she'd hoped. Fred's mother is farther down the road to Alzheimer's than they had been led to believe. The worst is yet to come when Mrs. Lundquist witnesses a brutal murder but is a little too disoriented to be clear in her description for the killer. Suddenly everyone in the small village is a suspect, and the only person with the key to unlock the... Views: 48
The earthy and urbane Sicilian detective Inspector Montalbano casts his spell on more and more fans with each new mystery from Andrea Camilleri. Two seemingly unrelated deaths form the central mystery of Rounding the Mark. They will take Montalbano deep into a secret world of illicit trafficking in human lives, and the investigation will test the limits of his physical, psychological, and moral endurance. Disillusioned and no longer believing in the institution he serves, will he withdraw or delve deeper into his work? Views: 48
The story about a werewolf killer who leaves no trace on the snow… Views: 48
Murdoch Seton wants only to forget his time of captivity among the Fae, and a quest to avenge his family honor seems the perfect choice - but he is not counting upon the intrepid Isabella, with her passion for justice and her determination to save his very soul. Views: 48
Debates on the authenticity of the Star Wars franchise and the hero-or-villain status of George Lucas are at the heart of these essays by bestselling science-fiction authors. The incredible popularity of the movies has led to the formation of strong emotions within the science fiction community on the strengths and flaws of the films, exemplified here by David Brin's attacks and Matthew Woodring Stover's defense of the movies. This intense examination of the epic works addresses a broad range of issues—from politics, religion, and the saga's overall logic to the impact of the series on bookshelf space as well as science-fiction film. The question Is George Lucas a hero for bringing science fiction to a mass audience or a villain who doesn't understand the genre he's working for? is discussed before a final "Judge's Verdict" on the greatness—or weakness—of the franchise is reached.About the AuthorDavid Brin is the author of 15 novels, including Earth, Startide Rising, and The Uplift War, and numerous short stories. He is the recipient of three Hugo Awards and one Nebula Award. He lives in Encinitas, CA. Matthew Woodring Stover is the author of the film novelization Stars Wars: Revenge of the Sith, as well as Blade of Tyshalle and Star Wars: Shatterpoint. He lives in Chicago, IL. Views: 48
A deeply reflective punk rock coming-of-age story about friendship, discovery, and what's real. Views: 48
Roxanne Moore had many enemies who shared her hobby of showing cats. She also had some bad habits. She stole things from people—cats, jewelry, sometimes even husbands. So when her strangled body is found in the restroom at the largest cat show in the country, no one is really surprised. But it's the beginning of a crime investigation into the edge of lunacy known as the Cat Fancy.Kim Norwich is the plucky redheaded security guard who takes the murder personally, as it happens on her watch. She is forced to step aside as the criminal investigation ensues. Even though she has sworn off men, she finds herself helplessly attracted to the detective in charge... Views: 48
Let the story of my niece and nephews be a warning. The more you know, the more danger you're in. And trust me, you don't want to meddle with the Little People. -- S.S. One thrilling adventure -- The Spiderwick Chronicles! Their world is closer than you think. Views: 48
