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The Aldens are visiting a small town known for its fall festival, and while Grandfather is off taking in the fall colors, the children try out the town¿s newest attraction¿a Halloween escape room! The Aldens love solving the puzzles to get out of the room, and they don¿t mind the spooky theme. The problem is, someone¿or something¿is making things downright scary for other customers!

Little Critter helps Mom and Dad find the perfect present for his little sister in this Step 2 leveled reader!It''s birthday time for Little Critter''s sister in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, first published in 1988! Little Critter wants to get the perfect present for his sister--will she want a doll that talks? Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will adore this sweet tale--a perfect way to introduce youngsters to the concept of gift-giving!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Our eyes see flies. Our eyes see ants. Sometimes they see pink underpants. Oh, say can you see? Dr. Seuss’s hilarious ode to eyes gives little ones a whole new appreciation for all the wonderful things to be seen!

This hot debut, perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and An Ember in the Ashes, is the first book in an epic new series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the con man she must trust to clear her name for her father's murder. In the Cyrilian Empire, Affinites are reviled. Their varied gifts to control the world around them are unnaturaldangerous. And Anastacya Mikhailov, the crown princess, has a terrifying secret. Her deadly Affinity to blood is her curse and the reason she has lived her life hidden behind palace walls. When Ana's father, the emperor, is murdered, her world is shattered. Framed as his killer, Ana must flee the palace to save her life. And to clear her name, she must find her father's murderer on her own. But the Cyrilia beyond the palace walls is far different from the one she thought she knew. Corruption rules the land, and a greater conspiracy is at workone that threatens the very balance of her world. And there is only one person corrupt enough to help Ana get to its core: Ramson Quicktongue.A cunning crime lord of the Cyrilian underworld, Ramson has sinister plansthough he might have met his match in Ana. Because in this story, the princess might be the most dangerous player of all. Praise for Blood Heir ';Blood Heir is cinematic storytelling at its best. A stunning new voice in YA, Amelie Wen Zhao has drawn characters who are as complex and captivating as the fantastical world she's built. With a thrilling, slow-burn romance and a layered, twisty plot that hits the ground running, this spectacular debut delivers. Get ready for a retelling like you've never seen before.' Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep and The Girl the Sea Gave Back

WONDER IS NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS AND JACOB TREMBLAY!Over 8 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. Auggie & Me gives readers a special look at Auggie's world through three new points of view. These stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Readers get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie's oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie's new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for readers who don't want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder.

This dark and twisty BATMAN in the blockbuster DC Icons series is an action-packed thrill ride from #1 New York Times bestselling author MARIE LU.AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBefore he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy.The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list. Bruce is turning eighteen and inheriting his family's fortune, not to mention the keys to Wayne Industries and all the tech gadgetry that he could ever desire. But on the way home from his birthday party, he makes an impulsive choice that leads to community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer with ties to the Nightwalkers. A girl who will only speak to Bruce. She is the mystery he must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees?Bruce Wayne is proof that you don't need superpowers to be a super hero, but can he survive Madeleine's game of tense intrigue and deception?Act fast! The first printing includes a poster of Bruce! Each first printing in the DC Icons series will have a limited-edition poster--collect them all to create the full image!"e;Masterful. . . . A great story for any Dark Knight fan."e;--Den of GeekDon't miss the rest of the DC Icons series! Read them in any order you choose: * Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo * Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas * Superman: Dawnbreaker by Matt de la Pea

A New York Times BestsellerBrace yourself for GEMINAthe highly anticipated sequel to the book critics called ';out-of-this-world awesome'featuring journal illustrations by bestselling author Marie Lu! Moving to a space station at the edge of the galaxy was always going to be the death of Hanna's social life. Nobody said it might actually get her killed. The sci-fi saga that began with the breakout bestseller Illuminae continues on board the Jump Station Heimdall, where two new characters will confront the next wave of the BeiTech assault. Hanna is the station captain's pampered daughter; Nik the reluctant member of a notorious crime family. But while the pair are struggling with the realities of life aboard the galaxy's most boring space station, little do they know that Kady Grant and the Hypatia are headed right toward Heimdall, carrying news of the Kerenza invasion. When an elite BeiTech strike team invades the station, Hanna and Nik are thrown together to defend their home. But alien predators are picking off the station residents one by one, and a malfunction in the station's wormhole means the space-time continuum might be ripped in two before dinner. Soon Hanna and Nik aren't just fighting for their own survival; the fate of everyone on the Hypatiaand possibly the known universeis in their hands. But relax. They've totally got this. They hope. Once again told through a compelling dossier of emails, IMs, classified files, transcripts, and schematics, Gemina raises the stakes of the Illuminae Files, hurling readers into an enthralling new story that will leave them breathless. Praise for Illuminae: A New York Times Bestseller A PW Bestseller ';Out-of-this-world awesome.' Kirkus Reviews, Starred ';Stylistically mesmerizing.' Publishers Weekly, Starred ';An arresting visual experience.' Booklist, Starred ';A game-changer.' Shelf Awareness, Starred

Lenore is Cornelias motherand Cornelias fix-up project. What does it matter that Cornelia wont talk to anyone and is always stuck in the easiest English class at school, even though shes read more books than anyone else? She feels strong in the fixing. She cooks vegetable soup so Lenore will eat something other than Ring Dings; she lures her out of bed with strong coffee and waffles. She looks after the house when Lenore wont get out of bed at all. So when Lenore and her boyfriend take off for Vegas leaving Cornelia behind with eccentric Aunt Agatha, all Cornelia can do is wait for her to come back. Aunt Agatha sure doesnt want any fixing. Maybe this time its Cornelia who could use it?

Sixteen-year-old Miro had instructions to kill the bus driverimmediately.They would then take the busload of children to the bridge and begin the standoff. Artkin was Miro's mentor; the mastermind behind this act of terrorism that would get the world's attention.But Artkin had told Miro that the bus driver would be an old man.Sixteen-year old Kate sometimes substituted for her uncle and drove his bus when he was ill. She even got a special license to do so, and she'd always liked kids. She wondered what was going on when the van in front of her stopped, but when the man and the boy with guns forced their way onto the bus, she knew her worst nightmare was beginning.

Winner of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award! This #1New York Timesbestselling, modern classic in which boys are forced to dig holes day in and day out is now available with a splashy new look.Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes.It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishmentand redemption.Includes a double bonus: an excerpt fromSmall Steps,the follow-up toHoles,as well as an excerpt from Louis Sachar's new middle-grade novel,Fuzzy Mud."e;A smart jigsaw puzzle of a novel."e; --The New York TimesWINNER OF THEBOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOKAWARDANEW YORK TIMESBOOK REVIEW NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOKSELECTED FOR NUMEROUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AND ALA HONORS

Young children are fascinated with weather and the seasons. Now here's aHello, World!boardbook thattakes readers through a year of changes in a backyardand points out the different clothes they wear to keep them comfy in winter, summer, spring, and fall. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers.Told in clear and easy terms and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. Each sturdypage offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child (';Look out the window. What is the weather like today?') plus simple scientific facts ("e;Mornings are cooler than afternoons because the sun doesn't shine overnight."e;)It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series:*;Solar System*;Backyard Bugs*;Birds*;Dinosaurs*;My Body*;How Do Apples Grow?*;Ocean Life*;Moon Landing';Written as simple questions and answers, this format provides just enough information for curious toddlers.'Kirkus

A fast-moving, eerie...tale set on Halloween night. Eight costumed boys running to meet their friend Pipkin at the haunted house outside town encounter instead the huge and cadaverous Mr. Moundshroud. As Pipkin scrambles to join them, he is swept away by a dark Something, and Moundshroud leads the boys on the tail of a kite through time and space to search the past for their friend and the meaning of Halloween. After witnessing a funeral procession in ancient Egypt, cavemen discovering fire, Druid rites, the persecution of witches in the Dark Ages, and the gargoyles of Notre Dame, they catch up with the elusive Pipkin in the catacombs of Mexico, where each boy gives one year from the end of his life to save Pipkin's. Enhanced by appropriately haunting black-and-white drawings.--Booklist

For fans of Marie Lu comes the first book in an epic series that bends the sci-fi genre into a new dimension. ';A truly beautiful novel that redefines the form."e; Victoria Aveyard, bestselling author of Red Queen This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she'd have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet that's little more than a speck at the edge of the universe. Now with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezrawho are barely even talking to each otherare forced to evacuate with a hostile warship in hot pursuit. But their problems are just getting started. A plague has broken out and is mutating with terrifying results; the fleet's AI may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what's really going on. As Kady hacks into a web of data to find the truth, it's clear the only person who can help her is the ex-boyfriend shesworeshe'd never speak to again. Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documentsincluding emails, maps, files, IMs, medical reports, interviews, and moreIlluminaeis the first book in a heart-stopping trilogy about lives interrupted, the price of truth, and the courage of everyday heroes. ';Prepare yourselves for Illuminae.' EW.com ';[Y]ou're not in for an ordinary novel experience. . . .' Bustle.com ';A truly interactive experience. . . . A fantastically fun ride.' MTV.com ';[O]ut-of-this-world awesome.' Kirkus Reviews, starred ';stylistically mesmerizing.' Publishers Weekly, starred ';[A]n arresting visual experience.'Booklist, starred ';[A] game-changer.' Shelf Awareness, starred';Brace yourself. You're about to be immersed in a mindscape that you'll never want to leave.' Marie Lu,bestselling author of the Legend trilogy "e;Genre: Undefinable. Novel: Unforgettable."e; Kami Garcia, bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures & author of Unbreakable ';An exuberant mix of space opera, romance, zombies, hackers, and political thrills.' Scott Westerfeld, bestselling author of Zeroes and Uglies ';Stunningly creative. Smart, funny, and romantic.' Veronica Rossi, bestselling author of Under the Never Sky ';This is one of those rare books that will truly keep your heart pounding.' Beth Revis, bestselling author of Across the Universe ';This book is xxxxing awesome.' Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone

The instant #1New York Timesbestseller--now a major motion picture starring Amandla Stenberg as Maddy and Nick Robinson as Olly. Risk everything . . . for love.What if you couldn't touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face . . . or kiss the boy next door? In Everything, Everything, Maddy is a girl who's literally allergic to the outside world, and Olly is the boy who moves in next door . . . and becomes the greatest risk she's ever taken.My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I'm allergic to the world. I don't leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla. But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He's tall, lean and wearing all blackblack T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.Maybe we can't predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It's almost certainly going to be a disaster.Everything, Everything will make you laugh, cry, and feel everything in between. It's an innovative, inspiring, and heartbreakingly romantic debut novel that unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, illustrations, and more.The movie is available on digital now!everythingeverythingfilm on Instagram @everythingfilm on Twitter @everythingeverythingmovie on Facebook everythingeverythingmovie.comAnd don't miss Nicola Yoon'sThe Sun Is Also A Star, the #1 New York Times bestseller in which two teens are brought together just when it seems like the universe is sending them in opposite directions.

Buddy Walker is troubled by his parent's recent divorce, and when Harry Flowers suggests a prank, he goes along, just for opportunity to do something different. He doesn't realize that someone is watching.When Jane Jerome's house is trashed, and sister brutally injured in a home invasion, she struggles to continue with her life as her family falls apart.The Avenger has witnessed reckless evil. He has killed before and knows that he just needs to wait until the time is right before he can take his revenge.Robert Cormier once again sheds light on the conflict between good and evil and the dark side of human nature. In his classic style, each character's point of view is revealedinvoking both sympathy and horror whileshowing the complexities of the psyche.