Kit is a wizard. The youngest wizard in the world, in fact. But her magic keeps going wrong, and all kinds of weird stuff has started happening - exploding fireballs, animals talking when they shouldn
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrat
Filled with simple, black-and white images of every type of fun and furry monster you can think of - and lots you can't! Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and rainbow hues magically appear. Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them to learn brush control skills at the same time. Perfect for travel.Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.
艾文熱衷學魔術，潔西則想抓隻兔子，參加哥哥的表演秀。這時，久未見面的爸爸突然回來，還說要陪伴他們一週。孩子們的心情又期待又忐忑，但爸爸來得突然，消失得也突然。面對突如其來的大風暴，兄妹倆必須自己挺過難關，也重新認識這位不完美、卻仍愛著他們的爸爸。Evan and Jessie Treski pull off a professional magic show while discovering some hidden truths about their own family in this gripping and funny fifth addition to the bestselling Lemonade War series.Magician-in-training Evan Treski, a fourth-grader, is obsessed with making things appear and disappear. His younger sister, Jessie, wants to catch a rabbit so she can be in Evan’s blockbuster magic show. When their war correspondent dad appears unexpectedly and offers to stay with the two children for a whole week while their mother is out of town, the kids are excited—and wary. The visit gets off to a thrilling start, but when Dad disappears as suddenly as he came and a monster storm bears down on their home, Evan and Jessie are left to fend for themselves.Can they pull off this ultimate trick—and keep themselves safe? And will they come to terms with a loving dad who’
Wilma wins a running race in the garden because she has the longest legs. Can she win a race when the magic key takes the children on an adventure in At the Monster Games. The non-fiction book that ac
Now in paperback!Fans of Chloe Gong and Judy I. Lin will devour this Korean-inspiredAlice in Wonderlandretelling about two very wicked girls, forever bonded by blood and betrayal . . .In a world where Saints are monsters and Wonderland is the dark Forest where they lurk, young witches and lovers Carousel Rabbit and Iccadora Alice Sickle were once both imprisoned in that Forest for a crime they didn’t commit. But their freedom came at a devastating cost.Now, five years later, Caro is a successful royal Saint-harvester, living the high life in the glittering capital and pretending not to know of the twisted monster experiments that her beloved Red Queen hides deep in the bowels of the palace. But for Icca, the memory of Caro’s betrayal has hardened her from timid girl to ruthless hunter. A hunter who will stop at nothing to exact her vengeance: On Caro. On the Queen. On the throne itself.But there’s a secret about the Saints the Queen’s been guarding, and a volatile magic at play even mo
首刷限定．作者燙印簽名珍藏版「人不需要魔法也能彼此殘害。」《時代》雜誌年度百大好書．Goodreads奇幻類讀者票選NO.1！★Netflix強檔影集「太陽召喚」原著小說作者莉・巴度格，獻上【祕密社團✕禁忌魔法✕黑暗謀殺】全新奇幻力作！★故事大師史蒂芬．金盛讚：「好多年沒有讀到這麼棒的奇幻小說了！」★知名設計許晉維操刀封面，獨特黑暗張力帶來最震撼的視覺效果「Welcome to a world full of mystery, monster, and dark magic.」歡迎來到充滿謎團、怪物，以及黑暗魔法的世界────────莉・巴度格致臺灣讀者的話*****************************************************「切莫忘記，我們的職責並非為耶魯最優秀聰明的學生錦上添花，而是守護生死之間的界線。」──《忘川人生：第九會之程序與規範》亞麗絲・史坦，生長於洛杉磯的貧困地區，不但從未見過父親，母親也過度沉迷性靈的世界。童年悲慘的她早早就輟學、離家出走，跟著毒販男友幹些骯髒勾當。然而，在二十歲那年，亞麗絲成為一起血腥凶案唯一的倖存者，在多具面目全非的屍體中，只有她毫髮無傷。更意外的是，她得到了改頭換面的機會：有人提供全額獎學金，邀請她進入數一數二的耶魯大學。但代價是什麼？為什麼非她不可？儘管抱持著疑問，亞麗絲毅然揮別過往，成為耶魯新鮮人。她的任務是：監督耶魯八大祕密社團，避免社員濫用魔法，並加入不為人知的第九社團「忘川會」，成為學長達令頓的「但丁」。然而，平靜的日子並未持續太久，詭異事件接踵而至。先是達令頓人間蒸發，而大學城裡一名女孩被殘忍殺害，種種跡象都暗示，與祕密社團脫不了關係。亞麗絲決心要追尋真相，但當謎團被層層揭露，八大社團的祕密浮出水面，亞麗絲也因而惹來殺身之禍，甚至驚動「另一邊」的世界。一場驚心動魄的魔法風暴，即將席捲這座古老的大學城……*****************************************************【他們一致盛讚推薦！】譚光磊｜版權經紀人龍貓大王通信｜影評重點就在括號裡｜影劇評論粉絲專頁【專文推薦】譚光磊｜版權經紀人《幽靈社團》是莉・巴度格進軍成人奇幻領域的全新力作。告別了《太陽召喚》和《烏鴉六人組》的「格里沙宇宙」，她將目光轉向現實世界，更精確地說，是耶魯大學的八大秘密
「人不需要魔法也能彼此殘害。」《時代》雜誌年度百大好書．Goodreads奇幻類讀者票選NO.1！★Netflix強檔影集「太陽召喚」原著小說作者莉・巴度格，獻上【祕密社團✕禁忌魔法✕黑暗謀殺】全新奇幻力作！★故事大師史蒂芬．金盛讚：「好多年沒有讀到這麼棒的奇幻小說了！」★知名設計許晉維操刀封面，獨特黑暗張力帶來最震撼的視覺效果「Welcome to a world full of mystery, monster, and dark magic.」歡迎來到充滿謎團、怪物，以及黑暗魔法的世界────────莉・巴度格致臺灣讀者的話*****************************************************「切莫忘記，我們的職責並非為耶魯最優秀聰明的學生錦上添花，而是守護生死之間的界線。」──《忘川人生：第九會之程序與規範》亞麗絲・史坦，生長於洛杉磯的貧困地區，不但從未見過父親，母親也過度沉迷性靈的世界。童年悲慘的她早早就輟學、離家出走，跟著毒販男友幹些骯髒勾當。然而，在二十歲那年，亞麗絲成為一起血腥凶案唯一的倖存者，在多具面目全非的屍體中，只有她毫髮無傷。更意外的是，她得到了改頭換面的機會：有人提供全額獎學金，邀請她進入數一數二的耶魯大學。但代價是什麼？為什麼非她不可？儘管抱持著疑問，亞麗絲毅然揮別過往，成為耶魯新鮮人。她的任務是：監督耶魯八大祕密社團，避免社員濫用魔法，並加入不為人知的第九社團「忘川會」，成為學長達令頓的「但丁」。然而，平靜的日子並未持續太久，詭異事件接踵而至。先是達令頓人間蒸發，而大學城裡一名女孩被殘忍殺害，種種跡象都暗示，與祕密社團脫不了關係。亞麗絲決心要追尋真相，但當謎團被層層揭露，八大社團的祕密浮出水面，亞麗絲也因而惹來殺身之禍，甚至驚動「另一邊」的世界。一場驚心動魄的魔法風暴，即將席捲這座古老的大學城……*****************************************************【他們一致盛讚推薦！】譚光磊｜版權經紀人龍貓大王通信｜影評重點就在括號裡｜影劇評論粉絲專頁【專文推薦】譚光磊｜版權經紀人《幽靈社團》是莉・巴度格進軍成人奇幻領域的全新力作。告別了《太陽召喚》和《烏鴉六人組》的「格里沙宇宙」，她將目光轉向現實世界，更精確地說，是耶魯大學的八大秘密社團。本書的劇情峰迴路轉、魔
Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is back! In this next installment, the crew gets help from a mysterious newcomer on Burlap Beach. Readers will be rooting for this band of superheroes from the get-go in this graphic novel chapter book series perfect for fans of Catstronauts and Dog Man.Team Unihorn is ready to relax after saving Burlap Beach from Krillzilla, a swarm of prehistoric krill. But when a giant electric jelly fish threatens to finish what Krillzilla started, the team must spring into action.All looks dire until Johnny Unicorn arrives on the scene and uses his magic to defeat the menacing monster. When Johnny offers to teach the team his ways back at his Uni-Barn, Raina, Shu, and Nigel eagerly accept, dragging a skeptical Woolly along.However, once the crew arrives, they discover Johnny’s not the unicorn they thought he was…and it’s up to Team Unihorn (and Woolly) to save the day.
A new title in the 'Buster Laugh-a-Lot' series, this hilarious collection has over 300 silly jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share. What do you call blueberries playing music together? A jam session. What do you call a magic dog? A labracadabrador. Why was the monster so full? He was goblin his pie. Brimming with over 300 laugh-out-loud jokes split into ten chapters, from Alien Antics and Silly Schoolin' to Zany Zingers and Gross Giggles, this is the ultimate collection of silly jokes that every funny kid needs to know. Designed to be easy to read and accompanied by hilarious illustrations by Andrew Pinder for extra fun, this comical collection will have young jokers howling with laughter. Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series: 9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds 9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids 9781780557083 The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids 97
A funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.The Times Children's Book of the Week - "Playful and perceptive...This is definitely one troll worth unblocking"Indie Book of the Month - September 2024A funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.Below the bridge,beneath the log,underneath the burping bog,where townsfolk whispered, cringed and crept,a terrifying monster slept...In this funny tale, inspired by both internet trolls and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, there is a terrifying troll that lives under a bridge. Unseen, he delights in shouting nasty things to passers-by. But when a d/Deaf bunny unwittingly faces up to him, he realises that it's not so fun to say nasty things to someone's face. Can Troll finally learn to love himself and others?Perfect for children aged 3+· This is a funny story that addresses internet trolling in an accessible way· A charming character-led tale with Troll learning the error of his
A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure full of magic and prophecy, quests, heroism and loyal friendship - the world of Bravepaw will hook young readers until the very last page. This is the stuff of legend. Titch and Huckleberry are on an epic quest.They have followed their hearts ... right into the path of a terrifying swamp monster, and a village full of brainwashed squirrels!Maybe their hearts aren't to be trusted? Maybe Titch is just an ordinary little mouse and not Bravepaw after all ...?But Bravepaw or not, Titch is not about to give up. Can she defeat the greedy turtle controlling the squirrels, and discover what his glowing green gem has to do with the legend of Bravepaw and her quest to save Alluria?
Rainbow Rowell's #1 New York Times bestseller Carry On, now available in this special bookshelf edition with a brand new case stamp and designed endpapers!Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen.That's what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he's probably right.Half the time, Simon can't even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. His mentor's avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there's a magic-eating monster running around, wearing Simon's face. Baz would be having a field day with all this, if he were here--it's their last year at the Watford School of Magicks, and Simon's infuriating nemesis didn't even bother to show up.Carry On is a ghost story, a love story and a mystery. It has just as much kissing and talking as you'd expect from a Rainbow Rowell story - but far, far more monsters.
Alex Neptune is back for his most epic adventure in this fifth and final instalment of the action-packed series - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!Brineblood the pirate is back on the high seas with a dastardly plan - he's going to steal every drop of sea magic and use it to raise an all-powerful monster from the bottom of the ocean. If Alex, Zoey and Anil can't stop him, the monster could flood the entire world.Teaming up with the water dragon, they use a home-made submarine to journey deep into places no human has been before. But they have one crucial problem: Alex has lost his magic. Can he still lead his crew to victory? Or will Haven Bay - and the rest of the world - be lost for good?
On a remote island, scientists discover an exotic plant, which they hope will lead to a medical breakthrough. Instead, when they return to Washington, D.C., the rare fauna brings on a monstrous breako
With the wipe-off Monster Magic activity book, erasable markers work like a magic wands!Every wipe-clean page provides a challenge, a story, or starter art to be contemplated and completed by a c
#1 in the hard-hitting Grimnoir Chronicles by the New York Times best-selling creator of Monster Hunter International. Jake Sullivan is hardboiled private eye at war with evil magical powers in a dark
