A magical pen causes creative chaos in this quirky, comic-style story from the author of Milo. Best friends Matt and Larry Craz Crazinski couldnt be more different. Matt loves order, while Craz lives on the edge. The boys share a passion for cartooning, but thanks to the school paper gatekeeper (and kind-of bully), Skip Turkle, it seems their cartoons will never be published. But then the boys discover a pen that promises to help them DRAW BETTER NOW!and quickly realize its no ordinary pen: Whatever they draw comes to life! They start small with their drawingsbags of cash, cool gadgets. Next, they get their pesky English teacher to take a unique and extended vacation. But when the boys get a little bolder in their magical drawings, they realize that things dont always end up as perfect as theart they create.... In this funny, slightly zany, and ultimately heartwarming story, Sid Fleischman Awardwinner Alan Silberberg... Views: 35
Rachel and Kirsty have been invited to a magnificent costume ball —— but will it be ruined by Jack Frost and his wicked goblins? This is our tenth Rainbow Magic Special Edition.Dress-up drama!Kirsty's cousin is throwing a fancy costume ball in a castle — and Kirsty and Rachel are invited! It should be just like a fairy tale. But Jack Frost is planning his own chaotic costume party. If his goblins snag Flora the Dress-Up Fairy's three magical objects, the girls' costume ball will be a royal disaster!Can Rachel and Kirsty help Flora save the day...and the party?Find the enchanted objects in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition, and help save the dress-up magic! Views: 35
Hawk is a nobleman's son in search of a giant to kill or a maiden to save. The trouble is, when he finds them, there are forty-some maidens—and they call their giant "the Angel." Intrigued by conflicting rumours, Hawk ventures out to see if the strange man in the woods is angel or demon.As a reward for his courage, he is swept into the heart of a patchwork family and all of its mysteries: the Giant, who guards the woods with vengeful power and tends his flock with infinite tenderness, the Pixie, whose only clue to her past is a piece of embroidery, Illyrica, whose scarred throat explains her silence and hints at a tragic history, and Nora—mistress of the Castle, of laundry, of the children, and increasingly of Hawk's heart.As the Giant trains him to protect and provide for the family, Hawk is transformed by the innocence and love of those around him—but the outside world cannot be kept at bay forever. The wealthy and influential Widow Brawnlyn suspects... Views: 35
What's it all about?Alfie's not really a bad guy. It's just that he has this overwhelming desire for the ladies. You might say that birds are irresistible to him, sort of second nature. There's Ruby – 'a lustbox in beautiful condition'; Clare – 'you're all lathered in sweat, Alfie'; Siddie – 'my regular Thursday night bint, a bit leggy for my fancy, but you make a married woman laugh and you're halfway home'; and Annie – but who's counting? Certainly not Alfie. Three in one evening if necessary. And necessary is the right word . . . Views: 35
The Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure!Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him!Frankie the Makeup Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty's help to find her missing music note. Without it, everyone's makeup makes them look like clowns — but no one thinks it's very funny!Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic! Views: 35
Get into the crisp, brisk fall spirit with Autumn the Falling Leaves Fairy!Rachel and Kirsty love the fall! They can't wait to go apple picking, carve pumpkins, and take a hayride. But this fall, everything is going all wrong — because Autumn the Falling Leaves Fairy's magic is missing! Can the girls help her outsmart Jack Frost and his goblins, and make sure that fall is fun again? Views: 35
The Aldens are volunteers at a medieval fair! They are excited to wear costumes and entertain the crowds. But when a valuable sword goes missing, the children know their toughest job is going to be catching the thief. Can the Boxcar Children find the sword and solve the mystery before the fair moves on to Silver City? Views: 35
There is no place in the country of Damar for Aerin, the king's daughter, who is also the daughter of a witchwoman; and so she befriends her father's crippled war-horse, Talat, and teases her cousin Tor into teaching her to handle a sword. But it is Aerin who rediscovers the old recipe for dragonfire-proof kenet, and when the army is called away to the other side of the country, it is she who, alone but for Talat, rides out to confront Maur, the Black Dragon, the last of the Great Dragons, for centuries thought dead.
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (nominee) Newbery Medal Views: 35
Jack Frost isn't kidding around!No one is better at taking care of little kids than Bailey the Babysitter Fairy. She makes the best snacks, reads the best bedtime stories, and comes up with the best games. But when Rachel and Kirsty meet her, Bailey is having her worst day yet. Goblins have stolen her magical items and the Fairyland Nursery is in chaos!Rachel and Kirsty want to help! If they can't find Bailey's magical items, babysitting will never be the same. Jack Frost's bad mood is making everyone cranky—it's up to the girls to turn frowns upside down!Find the magic objects in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic™ Special Edition and help save the babysitting magic! Views: 35
THE PAIN AND the Great One hardly agree on anything. But deep down, they know they can count on each other, especially at school, where it often takes two to figure things out. Like when that first baby tooth falls out on the school bus. Or when an unwanted visitor on Bring Your Pet to School Day needs to be caught. Or worst of all, when a scary bully says you're burnt toast. On days like these it can feel good not to go it alone. (And don't forget Fluzzy the cat, who knows a thing or two himself.)From the Hardcover edition. Views: 34
