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What happens when the boy who left… finally comes home? Tessa Manalo had always been where she was, in a small town where she was born and raised, now with a normal desk job, and a pretty quiet life. Once upon a time, she used to sit next to Sam Herras—yes, that Sam Herras—big-city living, talented, and a member of the popular boy group LuvByte. But all of that was in the past... so why would he message her out of the blue to tell her he's coming home at last?
It’s a hot Saturday night on Bluetick Mountain in August 1906. Sweat pours off of Buford Elrod Applegate who narrowly misses getting bit as he pulls “Lula” from a box of slithering serpents and begins to dance around waving her high above his head. Tambourines shake and snake buttons rattle as out of tune guitars torture the same three chords over and over again. It’s just another normal Saturday evening down at the Sweet God of Fire Full Gospel Canebrake Apostolic Church. Across the way however…Doctor Henry Whitehouse gently pulls the sheet up to cover Sarah Foster’s face for the last time. Standing at a distance, her husband clinches his teeth, snarling at the doctor who had ju...
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Brian “Bad” Phelan, New Zealander and bomb-disposal expert, likes to live dangerously. While on vacation on the French–Italian border, he helps bring a body out of a rocky, wave-swept cove. The dead woman bears striking similarities to a young woman he met years ago, under mysterious circumstances, shortly before she disappeared in a flooded French cave and Bad is compelled to investigate. Meanwhile, Jesuit Father Daniel Octave is running his own investigation into the truth behind the story of the life of the Blessed Martine Raimondi, a WWII resistance heroine and martyred nun. Bad and Daniel’s questions lead them to Eve, the beautiful widow of a celebrated French artist, and to Daw...
DIVDawn Bosco uses math, logic, and her detective skills to return a red purse to its rightful owner/divDIV /divDIVWhen Dawn Bosco finds a red purse on the playground after school one day, she knows she’s also found a new mystery to solve. But after she puts up posters and makes an announcement on the loudspeaker, too many people are trying to claim the purse!/divDIV /divDIVThe only clues are a shopping list, some money, and some dust that looks like cookie crumbs. Dawn will have to figure out the riddle of the purse’s odd contents to find its rightful owner./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author’s personal collection./div
DIV Dawn Bosco races to find a treasure at Camp Wild-in-the-Woods She is a terrific detective, but Dawn Bosco doesn’t want anyone at Camp Wild-in-the-Woods to find out that she is secretly afraid of horses. Even Jill Simon isn’t afraid of horses, and she cries all the time. Then Miss Perry, the counselor, announces that there will be a treasure hunt! Dawn knows she can beat Lizzie Lee, the Cool Cat Detective, to the prize. But she might have to face her fear to get there. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author’s personal collection. /div
DIVSecond-grader Dawn Bosco must put her detective skills to the test in these four mysteries at the Polk Street School/divDIV /divDIVThe Mystery of the Blue Ring/divDIV /divDIVDawn Bosco and Emily Arrow used to be best friends, until Dawn took Emily’s unicorn. Even though Dawn eventually gave it back, Emily still won’t talk to her./divDIV /divDIVWhen Emily’s blue birthday ring goes missing after art class, the rest of the second grade accuses Dawn of stealing it. Dawn sets out to solve the mystery herself to prove she is innocent—and maybe get her best friend back./divDIV /divDIVThe Riddle of the Red Purse /divDIVWhen Dawn finds a red purse on the playground after school one day, sh...
As the dust settles after the world’s worst natural disaster, eleven-year-old Lowky Tick fears the worst. His home is destroyed, and as far as he can see so is the world around him. Alone and forced to fend for himself, Lowky is driven by a fierce desire to maintain his independence and will do anything not to be found. To do this he must find a sustainable way to live. Out on the streets the devastated survivor finds his best friend Matilda, and together they decide it is time to find a new home. The Tick Tribe is an inspiring and humorous adventure story for tweens and teenagers. What these brave, young friends quickly learn is that teamwork and positive thinking can overcome even the darkest challenges. Soon the pair’s intelligence, resilience and creativity are noticed by others and a diverse and courageous tribe begins to form.
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"Dab Kinzer" is a captivating historical novel authored by William O. Stoddard. Set during the American Revolutionary War, this story follows the adventurous journey one of the young protagonist and Dabney Kinzer, and other one Dab for short. Dab is a spirited and also courageous boy, living in the midst of revolutionary fervor in the American colonies. When his father is captured by British forces, Dab sets out on a daring mission to rescue him. Along the way which that he becomes involved in various pivotal events of the war, encountering notable figures such as General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. As the narrative unfolds, Dab's loyalty to the cause of American independence grows, and also he becomes an active participant in the struggle for freedom. His resourcefulness and also bravery are put to the test as he navigates dangerous situations, all the while remaining true to his principles and convictions. William O. Stoddard's masterful storytelling paints a vivid picture of the American Revolutionary War era, bringing historical events to life in a way that captivates readers of all ages.