Chasing a Legend (Pok矇mon Chapter Book)
Join Liko and Roy, the new protagonists of the hit Pok矇mon TV series on Netflix, in an action-packed illustrated chapter book!Liko, Roy, and Captain Pikachu are going head-to-head with an angry Galarian Moltres! Can they defeat the Legendary Pok矇mon in battle -- and understand its feelings? On the way, the friends meet a mysterious new Pok矇mon who they must defend from an attack by the Explorers, and they continue to learn about the secrets of the Pok矇mon of the Six Heroes.This is the second chapter book following Trainers Liko and Roy and First Partner Pok矇mon Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly! Adapted from episodes of the Pok矇mon Horizons animated series now streaming on Netflix, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, this book is perfect for Pok矇mon fans of all ages.
Alex Wise vs. the Cosmic Shift
No one ever said saving the world would be easy. In the second installment of this thrilling fantasy series all about finding your inner hero, a 12-year-old boy leads the charge against the Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Alex Wise is no superhero. Or at least, he doesn't feel like one. Sure, he vanquished Death and saved his sister Mags--with the help of some new magic powers, his best friend Loren and demi-god Liam. But the apocalypse shows no signs of slowing down. Now, Alex and his friends will have to find new allies and face new dangers--from battling a giant snake in a literal ghost town and infiltrating the Horsemen's new home base on the Vegas Strip...on the back of a dragon. With everyone looking to him for answers, Alex isn't sure he's cut out for this world saving thing. And the closer he gets to Liam, the farther away he feels from Loren and from Mags, who hasn't been the same since she was possessed by Death. How can Alex lead a team if he doesn't even feel like he deserves to be a part of it? "Never has the apocalypse been so fun!"--Mark Oshiro, author of THE INSIDERS and co-author with Rick Riordan of THE SUN AND THE STAR: A NICO DI ANGELO ADVENTURE.
Roll for Danger: The Cursed Catacombs
Adventure awaits in this middle-grade fantasy series that invites young readers to step into the shoes of of the story's hero! Combining elements of table-top roleplaying and pick-your-poison storytelling, a roll of the dice determines whether you'll score a legendary win...or an epic fail. Set in a classic high-fantasy setting, Seth is last-surviving apprentice of the great wizard Bristleboor. One day, Bristleboor sends Seth on a mission to find an elusive flower that grows in the tunnels under the castle they live in. Aided by an imprisoned imp named Calivore, Seth traverses the tunnels and comes upon monsters to fight and puzzles to solve while learning secrets about himself...and his master. By the end, he and the reader will need to make choices about where and with whom their loyalties lie and what kind of hero they want to become. In this new adventure series from Nick Eliopulos and featuring art by Ethan M. Aldridge, the reader becomes the character, getting to make their own choices about how the story will unfold. Or do they? Some chapters will present options to choose from while others will ask the reader to roll a six-sided die and let fate decide their path. It's an interactive reading experience like no other that will allow young readers to tap into a Dungeon & Dragons style of storytelling while giving them an early introduction to pick-your-poison gamebooks and table-top roleplaying.
Dead Good Detectives: Ghost Rescue
The pulse-pounding sequel to Dead Good Detectives, from the UK's bestselling author of the Land of Roar series. A hauntingly fun read!Sid Jones successfully freed a pirate ghost named Bones from spending eternity trapped in a graveyard prison and, along with her best friend, Zen, helped Bones complete his unfinished business on Earth. But there are plenty more ghosts who are trapped in the in-between like Bones was. While they try to help the others, Sid, Zen, and Bones will have to avoid being caught by Old Scratch, the creepy specter who guards the prisoners.When their ghost friends start disappearing bit by bit, the pressure is on to free them all before they disappear completely and become wraiths, never to be at peace. But Sid soon finds out that Old Scratch isn't the only terrifying ghoul guarding the prisoners. With a mysterious figure tracking her every move, Sid will have to find the power within herself to save her friends--before she gets turned into a ghost, too.
It Could Be Even Worse
Einat Tsarfati's charming pessimist-optimist duo endure yet another string of quirky calamities in this lavishly illustrated follow-up to It Could Be Worse. Albertini and George (and the speckled egg Albertini just found) are flying over a lush green rainforest when--Watch your driving, George!--the odd pair crash down into the canopy, Albertini clutching the egg. Then, of course, it begins to rain. As they plummet further, into a pond of poisonous blistered frogs, a flock of annoying parrots, and the smelly belly of a carnivorous plant, the two explorers narrowly avoid being snacked on, shot, and shattered. Still, George keeps assuring Albertini, "It could be much worse!" When an awfully strange noise begins to emanate from that precious egg, however, and a pair of giant eyes glow between temple columns, even George may have to admit that he's met his match. Filled with the same droll humor and detailed illustrations as Albertini and George's first misadventure, this tropical follow-up from author-illustrator Einat Tsarfati couldn't be better.
Roll for Danger: The Cursed Catacombs
Adventure awaits in this middle-grade fantasy series that invites young readers to step into the shoes of of the story's hero! Combining elements of table-top roleplaying and pick-your-poison storytelling, a roll of the dice determines whether you'll score a legendary win...or an epic fail. Set in a classic high-fantasy setting, Seth is last-surviving apprentice of the great wizard Bristleboor. One day, Bristleboor sends Seth on a mission to find an elusive flower that grows in the tunnels under the castle they live in. Aided by an imprisoned imp named Calivore, Seth traverses the tunnels and comes upon monsters to fight and puzzles to solve while learning secrets about himself...and his master. By the end, he and the reader will need to make choices about where and with whom their loyalties lie and what kind of hero they want to become. In this new adventure series from Nick Eliopulos and featuring art by Ethan M. Aldridge, the reader becomes the character, getting to make their own choices about how the story will unfold. Or do they? Some chapters will present options to choose from while others will ask the reader to roll a six-sided die and let fate decide their path. It's an interactive reading experience like no other that will allow young readers to tap into a Dungeon & Dragons style of storytelling while giving them an early introduction to pick-your-poison gamebooks and table-top roleplaying.
Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories
Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. NowCollins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 - 20,000 words.Each book includes: - Full reading of the adapted version available for free online- Helpful notes on characters- Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot- A glossary of the more difficult words- Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot: When a rich lady is murdered, there is one obvious suspect. Even his wife says he is guilty - but then his lawyer discovers evidence that brings everything into question. Is anyone telling the truth?Accompanied by three other short stories: The Rajah's Emerald, Philomel Cottage, and The Actress.Witness for the Prosecution is soon to be released as a major motion picture starring Ben Affleck.About Collins ELT ReadersCollins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels: Level 1 - elementary (A2)Level 2 - pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 - intermediate (B1)Level 4 - upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 - upper-intermediate+(B2+)Level 6 - advanced (C1)Level 7 - advanced + (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.
Once Upon a Crime
Take one last dive into the pages of Hazel's casebook and solve six new mini mysteries in this "smashing" (Booklist) short story collection companion to the internationally bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series! Between solving high-profile murder mysteries, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong tackle many other cases, like the Case of the Second Scream on the high seas and the Case of the Uninvited Guest at Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding. They compete with the Junior Pinkertons to solve the Hound of Weston School and humor Hazel's tagalong little sister in the Case of the Deadly Flat. They even put their code-cracking skills to the test to catch a thief in the Case of the Missing Treasure and find their holiday interrupted by murder in the Case of the Drowned Pearl. These riveting new mini mysteries are perfect for fans and budding members of the Detective Society.
Phantom Thief Red, Vol. 6
Breaking News! Red has stolen an expensive painting from the art museum. But wait! That's not her at all! Not only is the painting not some rare artifact, but that is just downright theft! Outraged, Asuka and Kei immediately set out to investigate.
Carnivorous Conifers
What's Christmas without a tree to decorate and place presents under? Not much of one, if you ask Duncan and his little sister, Wendy. And it's their fate only days before Christmas-until a late change of plans means a surprise, snowy visit to Dasher's Tree Farm.Even better, Dad lets them get three trees. No matter that they're all a little small, right? Three is way better than none! Don't worry about the strange noises after the trees are chopped down and brought home, either. Though, what about when Duncan notices unexplained movement from the conifer trees, and a sort of . . . hunger?Now that may be a Christmas killer.
Flamekraken and the Forest Fire
When a dangerous wildfire starts in Evergreen Forest, putting the lives of Kevin, Kia, Sid, and Dixie in danger, Flamekraken is quick to respond. Flamekraken battles the ferocious fire with his eight tentacular hoses and every drop of water he has. Will he get the flames under control before he runs out of water? Or will the fire be too powerful?With a little help from his airborn buddy Heletor, the animals are saved, and the Green Machines and the people of Hope Island work towards replanting the forest again. Together, we are unstoppable.
Fairy Hill
Strange things are happening in Fairy Hill.Thirteen-year-old Anna is upset when she is sent to stay with her dad and his new family at Fairy Hill in the west of Ireland. Hearing whispers in the wind, Anna senses she is being watched, but nobody believes her except the mysterious boy down by the lake. When her little half-brother, Jack, nearly gets lost, Anna suspects that someone is trying to steal him away. She wonders if the stories about the old house and the fairies are true. And if they are, could Jack be in real danger?
Who's Been Sleeping in My Grave?
A boy suspects his substitute teacher is hiding a sinister secret in this second book in the Ghosts of Fear Street series from the master of children's horror, R.L. Stine--now with a reimagined look! Do you believe in ghosts? Don't say no until you take a walk down Fear Street. Past the woods, where no birds sing. Past the lake, where something lurks beneath the water. Past the cemetery, where everyone is dying to meet you. Zack Pepper thinks there is something very wrong with his substitute teacher. She's super creepy and seems far too interested in him. But no one else seems to notice anything amiss. Zack is going to have to uncover the truth on his own--but will investigating prove to be a deadly mistake?
Hide and Shriek
A girl gets caught in a deadly game of hide-and-seek in this first book in the Ghosts of Fear Street series from the master of children's horror, R.L. Stine--now with a reimagined look! Do you believe in ghosts? Don't say no until you take a walk down Fear Street. Past the woods, where no birds sing. Past the lake, where something lurks beneath the water. Past the cemetery, where everyone is dying to meet you. New kid in town Randy discovers there's much more at stake than she thought in the town's annual after-dark game of hide-and-seek. Turns out, the seeker is the spirit of a long-dead kid from town, and anyone he tags "it" turns into a ghost! Even worse, the spectral seeker has a particular fondness for new kids...
