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13 Scary Ghost Stories for Kids & Teens: Creepy, spooky, mysterious tales of haunted classrooms, eerie video games, ghostly bus rides, & other ... & beyond (Scary Stories for Kids and Teens)

13 Scary Ghost Stories for Kids & Teens: Creepy, spooky, mysterious tales of haunted classrooms, eerie video games, ghostly bus rides, & other ... & beyond (Scary Stories for Kids and Teens)

Author: Inked Crown Publishing Genre: Mystery

Short enough to read in a night. Creepy enough to remember forever. Each story is different. Each one leaves a chill that lingers just long enough. What if bedtime wasn't just for dreams… but for stories that follow you into them? Inside this book are thirteen eerie, unforgettable tales that blend mystery, suspense, and just the right amount of shivers. Each story starts in a place you know — a school, a neighborhood, a camp cabin, a bus ride — then takes a strange, goosebump-raising turn you never saw coming. Discover: • The Boy in the Window — A boy thinks he has made a new friend across the street. But the house has been abandoned for thirty years. • Grandma's Radio — A girl finds an old radio that picks up voices asking for help. One of them sounds exactly like her. • Room 213 — A locked classroom is opened. Inside are tests. With students' names already on them. • The Ice Cream Man — A local kid investigates the mysterious driver of an ice cream truck that passes through town every summer. • The Game That Never Ends — A rainy-day board game turns ominous when the dice begin to roll on their own. …and 8 more spine-tingling tales. Perfect for kids and teens ages 8–13 who love Goosebumps or Scary Stories for Sleepovers.

Diary of a Super Girl - Books 13, 14 & 15: Books for Girls

Diary of a Super Girl - Books 13, 14 & 15: Books for Girls

Author: Katrina Kahler Genre: Fantasy Fiction

Diary of a Super Girl - Books 13, 14 & 15... The Final Three Stories in the series. Super Teen, our favorite superhero, is back with more laughs, more adventure, and more action. This time, due to turmoil in another world, she takes an unexpected journey. As the situation requires backup, a couple of unlikely helpers are sent her way, and Lia once again learns the value of teamwork. As well, a totally unexpected romance develops, and this catches not only Lia by surprise but everyone else as well. The story leads to a romantic ending where Lia finally chooses between Jason, her BFF, and Adam, the handsome superhero. This love battle is one that Lia decides to face once and for all. She is also forced to confront her biggest challenge yet, the Guardian of the Universe. Will Lia win out in the end... or not? In the final part of the story, The Battle Continues, Lia Strong, finally learns the meaning of teamwork as well as self-control when it comes to making the world a better place. With the help of her superhero friends, as well as her BF, Jason, she manages to save the world yet again. It is another fun addition to the Diary of a Super Girl series and perfect for girls 8-12 who love superhero stories full of action and adventure. Read more

Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War (National Book Award Finalist)

Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War (National Book Award Finalist)

Author: Steve Sheinkin Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War is New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin's award-winning nonfiction account of an ordinary man who wielded the most dangerous weapon: the truth. “Easily the best study of the Vietnam War available for teen readers.”― Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award winner A National Book Award finalist A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon book A Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature finalist Selected for the Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People List In 1964, Daniel Ellsberg was a U.S. government analyst, helping to plan a war in Vietnam. It was the height of the Cold War, and the government would do anything to stop the spread of communism―with or without the consent of the American people. As the fighting in Vietnam escalated, Ellsberg turned against the war. He had access a top-secret government report known as the Pentagon Papers, and he knew it could blow the lid off of years of government lies. But did he have the right to expose decades of presidential secrets? And what would happen to him if he did it? A lively book that interrogates the meanings of patriotism, freedom, and integrity, the National Book Award finalist Most Dangerous further establishes Steve Sheinkin―author of Newbery Honor book Bomb as a leader in children's nonfiction. This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum. “Gripping.”― New York Times Book Review “A master of fast-paced histories...[this] is Sheinkin’s most compelling one yet. ”― Washington Post Also by Steve Sheinkin: Bomb: The Race to Build―and Steal―the World's Most Dangerous Weapon The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights Which Way to the Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward Expansion King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America Read more

The Faraway Inn

The Faraway Inn

Author: Sarah Beth Durst Genre: Fantasy Fiction

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont inn — only to discover that the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret — in this cozy and irresistible new young adult fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop. This stunning first edition of The Faraway Inn features gorgeous designed edges! “Frosted with whimsy and sprinkled with joy, The Faraway Inn is a testament to why Sarah Beth Durst is the queen of cozy fantasy!”—Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness Within Us When sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s B&B in rural Vermont for the summer, she’s shocked to find a rundown inn rather than the cozy bed-and-breakfast she was expecting. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help. To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundskeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays, the surer she is that there’s something strange about the B&B—and its guests. Something almost . . . otherworldly. The inn is keeping a magical secret—but to protect the place she’s come to love, Calisa must unravel the truth before it’s too late. Read more

Unlikely Warrior: A Jewish Soldier in Hitler's Army

Unlikely Warrior: A Jewish Soldier in Hitler's Army

Author: Georg Rauch Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

As a young adult in wartime Vienna, Georg Rauch helped his mother hide dozens of Jews from the Gestapo behind false walls in their top-floor apartment and arrange for their safe transport out of the country. His family was among the few who worked underground to resist Nazi rule. Then came the day he was drafted into Hitler's army and shipped out to fight on the Eastern front as part of the German infantry―in spite of his having confessed his own Jewish ancestry. Thus begins the incredible journey of a nineteen year old thrust unwillingly into an unjust war, who must use his smarts, skills, and bare-knuckled determination to stay alive in the trenches, avoid starvation and exposure during the brutal Russian winter, survive more than one Soviet labor camp, and somehow find his way back home. Unlikely Warrior is Rauch's true account of this extraordinary adventure. Read more

50 Adventures to Have before You Turn 14

50 Adventures to Have before You Turn 14

Author: Pierdomenico Baccalario Genre: Adventure Illustrator: Antongionata Ferrari

It's never too early to start a bucket list! 50 Adventures to Have before You Turn 14 is a journal filled with prompts for different activities for kids and teens looking to unplug, embark on an exciting adventure, and explore new hobbies! Full of 50 quests and adventures, this book is perfect for kids looking to explore, create, discover, and even get a little dirty. In addition to the prompts, the book also allows the reader to record the results of the project, scoring their courage, interest, attention, achievement, and fun for every activity. PLUS―each adventure comes with recommended reading that ties back to the adventure! 50 Adventures to Have before You Turn 14 includes activities like: Flying a Kite Making a Time Capsule: Writing a Story Studying the Stars Read more

Draw Your Own Comics: Blank Comic Book; Create Your Own Comics, Cartoons & Graphic Novels. 120 Pages; Over 30 Different Layouts, 100 Speech Bubbles to Cut Out, 8.5 x 11. Great gift for kids and teens.

Draw Your Own Comics: Blank Comic Book; Create Your Own Comics, Cartoons & Graphic Novels. 120 Pages; Over 30 Different Layouts, 100 Speech Bubbles to Cut Out, 8.5 x 11. Great gift for kids and teens.

Author: Janelle Springer-Willms Genre: Comics

Let your imagination run wild and create your own comic book today! Get ready to be creative and tell your own stories in this blank comic book that is perfect for both kids, teens and adults. With over 100 pages of black framed paneled scenes, this book is ready to be filled with your action packed ideas. Whether you want to make comic strips, cartoons, anime, or graphic novels, this journal is great for both beginner and experienced comic book artists. It’s large size (8.5 x11) and various layouts (over 30 different ones) will allow you to unleash your creative spirit to the fullest.The back of the book also contains over 100 speech bubbles and graphics for you to cut out and use wherever you want. The potential for creativity is endless. Read more

The Gilded Mirror: Corfe Castle (Volume 1)

The Gilded Mirror: Corfe Castle (Volume 1)

Author: Jocelyn Murray Genre: Fantasy Fiction

Age Level: 12 and up In this first book of the teen/young adult series of The Gilded Mirror, fifteen-year-old Anna Moore discovers an antique mirror that whisks her back in time to seventeenth-century England. The year is 1643 and the English Civil War is underway. Anna finds herself at Corfe Castle with the Bankes family when the castle is laid siege. Against all odds, she helps the family defend the castle from rebel forces who hopelessly outnumber them. What will happen and will Anna be able to return to her own time? Inspired by true historical events, The Gilded Mirror is an adventurous tale that crosses centuries in time through the forces of a mysterious mirror. It is a story of friendship, tremendous courage in the face of adversity, and the indomitable human spirit. Read more

Who Killed Walt Bone: "Breaking Bad" Meets "The Karate Kid" in the 1970s

Who Killed Walt Bone: "Breaking Bad" Meets "The Karate Kid" in the 1970s

Author: John Graden Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

This is a highly entertaining coming of age martial arts biography about a karate crazed teen who discovers that his martial arts heroes are deep into drug smuggling, deviant sex, and murder. John Graden started karate in 1974 and knew from the first class that he was going to do this for his entire life. What he didn’t expect was to discover that his martial arts instructors were involved in serious criminal activity. Rather than leave the martial arts school, Graden kept doing what he had since his first karate class. He continued to try to be just like his instructors. With humor and unflinching honesty , this story reads like a fast-paced martial arts fiction novel or an action movie script. Reviews “An excellent read even for people who never gave martial arts a thought.” – Former Reader’s Digest Editor, Temple Emmet Williams “I am impressed with this wonderful book. It is as exciting as any motion picture thriller. I was VERY IMPRESSED with his point of view while relating the sometimes shocking stories.” –Clark E. Hodges “I can vouch for how brilliant John Graden's literary prowess is in telling this tale.”– Richard W Jenkins “I started reading the book this morning about 10AM and didn't put it down until about 2PM. An easy read that kept me engaged from the very beginning.” – Thomas Gordon “This is a story of a young man who finds himself in the art of karate, how his life is led astray by the instructor he idolizes. A true page-turner.” –Dan Anderson “Highly entertaining must read and not just for martial artists. His easy-to-read writing style immediately draws you into his fascinating trials and tribulations” –Official Karate magazine Formally published as: "Who Killed Walt Bone." Read more

7th Grade Middle School Chronicles: "Oh Essynce, if only you could see the future..."

7th Grade Middle School Chronicles: "Oh Essynce, if only you could see the future..."

Author: Essynce E. Moore Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

If you would have told me a year ago that I would develop a crush on one of the guys in my school, my friends would randomly just start dating one-another, or I would shave the side of my head I would...probably believe the last one. But that’s not the point, the point is this year in middle school was nothing I’d predicted and this is coming from me, the girl who always says, “Expect the unexpected.” But sometimes we just don’t see these things coming and when they do come we have no choice but to live in the moment and let life come at us. Kids, teens, and adults who want to make sure my book is appropriate for their children to read, I bring you the sequel of 6th Grade Middle School Chronicles, the true story of my 7th grade year!!! Xoxo, Essynce Read more

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story by Lila Perl (1999-11-03)

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story by Lila Perl (1999-11-03)

Author: Lila Perl Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

The twentieth-anniversary edition of Marion Blumenthal Lazan’s acclaimed Holocaust memoir features new material by the author, a reading group guide, a map, and additional photographs. “The writing is direct, devastating, with no rhetoric or exploitation. The truth is in what’s said and in what is left out.”—ALA Booklist (starred review)Marion Blumenthal Lazan’s unforgettable and acclaimed memoir recalls the devastating years that shaped her childhood. Following Hitler’s rise to power, the Blumenthal family—father, mother, Marion, and her brother, Albert—were trapped in Nazi Germany. They managed eventually to get to Holland, but soon thereafter it was occupied by the Nazis. For the next six and a half years the Blumenthals were forced to live in refugee, transit, and prison camps, including Westerbork in Holland and Bergen-Belsen in Germany, before finally making it to the United States. Their story is one of horror and hardship, but it is also a story of courage, hope, and the will to survive.Four Perfect Pebbles features forty archival photographs, including several new to this edition, an epilogue, a bibliography, a map, a reading group guide, an index, and a new afterword by the author. First published in 1996, the book was an ALA Notable Book, an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and IRA Young Adults’ Choice, and a Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, and the recipient of many other honors. “A harrowing and often moving account.”—School Library Journal Read more

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