Twelve-year-old AJ Zantony had heard rumors about the haunted bog near Old Chinatown. Now, in order to save Vlad, the pirate rat, he is forced to face the dangers of the spooky marsh: toxic waterways, bog bodies, ghostly apparitions, buried secrets, even death. Danger lurks with AJ's every step! Will he come out alive?

Slimy tentacles slither out of the toilets and tangle with 12-year-old AJ Zantony and his younger cousin, Jasmyn, while they're visiting Zala Manor, their great aunt's creepy old mansion. AJ's buddy, Vlad, the pirate rat, stops by and pleads for help in saving his species from the creatures invading the sewers. AJ, Jaz, and their friends decide to risk everything to assist Vlad, plunging deeper into sea monster lore and facing the mysterious legends firsthand. Is it worth sailing into an otherworldly storm and confronting evil scoundrels, scarred souls, and the most nightmarish beast imaginable? The dangers mount, increasing the chances that AJ and his friends will fall victim to the Legend of Monster Island.

"Norman's naughty puppy has strayed into the Spooky House of Horror. Can you help him to find Dingo?" -- cover.

Liddy Bennett discovers why Mr. Demski, the parish grouch, is so grouchy. He is still mourning the death of his beloved wife, Ana. At the church carnival, loving friends and a mysterious clown help Mr. Demski rediscover joy and laughter.

A breathtaking geopolitical epic fantasy, The Monster Baru Cormorant is the sequel to Seth Dickinson's "fascinating tale" (The Washington Post), The Traitor Baru Cormorant. Her world was shattered by the Empire of Masks. For the power to shatter the Masquerade, She betrayed everyone she loved. The traitor Baru Cormorant is now the cryptarch Agonist—a secret lord of the empire she's vowed to destroy. Hunted by a mutinous admiral, haunted by the wound which has split her mind in two, Baru leads her dearest foes on an expedition for the secret of immortality. It's her chance to trigger a war that will consume the Masquerade. But Baru's heart is broken, and she fears she can no longer tell justice from revenge...or her own desires from the will of the man who remade her. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Becky is sure turning ten on the 10th day of the tenth month will be magical. The whole class is invited to her party, including Chad, the cutest boy in the fifth grade. So is Darlenie-the-Meanie. Becky wants to look cute for her big day, but all her plans go wrong. Really wrong. The magic of turning ten disappears before she even has a chance to blow out her birthday candles. Things get so bad, she refuses to go to her own party. Becky wonders if the Curse of the Double Digits will jinx her forever.Here's what readers are saying about Curse of the Double Digits: “Laugh-out-loud-funny,” “sidesplitting fun to read,” “keeps you reading to the end,” “a fun and hilarious read,” “wonderful fast read,” “read it countless times, giggling throughout,” “fun characters,” “easy to read,” “Mishap follows mishap, resulting in a hilarious tale,” “rip-roarin' fun,” “I literally laughed out loud starting with Chapter One,” “Why is the luck of the entire universe against her?” “Follow her antics.”A fast-paced, humorous middle grade book for ages 7 to 10. Kids love the short, snappy chapters. Perfect for a birthday gift, especially for age 10, the official age of the double digits.

Thirty-five years in the making, and destined to be the last word in fanta-film references! This incredible 1,017-page resource provides vital credits on over 9,000 films (1896-1999) of horror, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, heavy melodrama, and film noir. Comprehensive cast lists include: directors, writers, cinematographers, and composers. Also includes plot synopses, critiques, re-title/translation information, running times, photographs, and several cross-referenced indexes (by artist, year, song, etc.). Paperback.

Keep students happily focused on learning during two of the most exciting holidays of the year for the elementary classroom-Halloween and Valentine's Day. Poems and excerpts are used as launching points for such projects as writing spooky tongue twisters or designing animal valentine cartoons. Reproducible language arts strategies teach word play, interviewing, letter writing, research skills, problem solving, and metaphorical language while encouraging divergent thinking. Grades 1-5.

Organized by month, 360 hands-on activities and ideas for everyday of the year. Each month begins with a pre-planned activity calendar indicating learning skills and appropriate age level. A minimum amount of preparation with a broad range of subjects including nature, animals, holidays and the human body.