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"This metafictional guide to monsters dares readers to keep turning
the pages..." - Publishers Weekly "Positively ideal for Halloween
storytimes, actually. Put this one in your holster." - School
Library Journal "Not just for Halloween, but fun for anytime of
year, you'll be immersed in the sink, loud, interactive world of
monster-kind. Favorite of 2017." - Imagination Soup A perfect
children's book for Halloween storytime, from bestselling
author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten! This is a book full of
monsters: small, smelly, yelling, creepy... monsters! So it's a
book for hard core monster lovers, but also for beginners in
monsterology. With shock effects! Try it yourself! Softies keep
out! Conquer your deepest fears! Tremble and shiver with pleasure!
Are you scared already? No? Just you wait and see?. (Includes a
monstrously fun pop-up spread at the end of the book!) It's for
real monster lovers, but also for beginners in monster-ology, ages
4 and up. Guided Reading Level L
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Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!
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Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Karen George
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Written by Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, and
illustrated by prize-winning Karen George, Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!
is a gentle and playful bedtime read - full of fun sounds to join
in with time and time again. One night, a little ghost glides into
Lydia Lou's room to scare her. But no matter how hard he tries, he
just can't wake her up. He thinks perhaps some of his noisy animal
friends could help but they have no luck either. Not even a noisy
baby will do the trick! From ghosts booing to cats mewing, will
anything wake up Lydia Lou?
In 1875 Ohio, twelve-year-old Cap Cooper is an aspiring inventor --
and a reluctant graverobber -- enlisted by his father to help pay
for his mother's medical expenses. When one of the dead returns to
life at his touch, Cap unearths a world of dark secrets that
someone at the local medical school wants to keep buried. On the
brink of discovery, he'll have to use every ounce of cunning he has
to protect those he loves most and save his own skin. This is an
eerie mystery set in the aftermath of the Civil War, filled with
action, friendship, and a hint of the paranormal, perfect for those
who enjoy reading late into the night and long after the lights go
out.
Shadow House always wins . . . Poppy, Dash, Azumi, and Dylan may
have made it out of Shadow House--but the grounds are a whole new
nightmare. Someone they thought was a friend is hunting them, and
there's no place that's safe now that they've woken the shadow
creature. If they want to survive, they'll have to figure out once
and for all what the house wants from them, and what-or who-they'll
need to leave behind in order to escape . . . or risk being trapped
within Shadow House forever.
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House of Furies
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Madeleine Roux
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An all-new gothic horror series from the New York Times bestselling author of Asylum.
After escaping a harsh school where punishment was the lesson of the day, seventeen-year-old Louisa Ditton is thrilled to find employment as a maid at a boarding house. But soon after her arrival at Coldthistle House, Louisa begins to realize that the house’s mysterious owner, Mr. Morningside, is providing much more than lodging for his guests. Far from a place of rest, the house is a place of judgment, and Mr. Morningside and his unusual staff are meant to execute their own justice on those who are past being saved.
Louisa begins to fear for a young man named Lee who is not like the other guests. He is charismatic and kind, and Louisa knows that it may be up to her to save him from an untimely judgment. But in this house of distortions and lies, how can Louisa be sure whom to trust?
Featuring stunning interior illustrations from artist Iris Compiet, plus photo-collages that bring Coldthistle House to chilling life, House of Furies invites readers to a world where the line between monsters and men is ghostly thin.
When a series of high school pranks get out of hand, teen witch
Faye Faulkner is the only one who can solve the case in this spooky
YA graphic novel Faye Faulker isn't popular, and that's just fine
by her. She spends her lunches at the Loser Table with the other
social rejects, aka her best friends, and brushes off the
uninspired taunts from the cool kids. But when lonely freshman Cody
finds her way to Faye's corner of the cafeteria, it sets off a
peculiar chain of events . . . To Cody's surprise, these kids
aren't so bad; an overdramatic theater nerd, a handicapable girl in
a wheelchair, an overweight boy, and Faye, who comes to school
every day dressed like a witch. But it's no costume, Fay really is
a witch! While high school can be hell for many reasons, this year
the ante has been raised when a series of pranks swiftly go from
mischievous to downright dangerous. From the lowliest debate team
nerds to the prom queen, no one is safe, not even the teachers!
When things start to really get out of hand, Cody owns up to Faye:
in a moment of desperation, she signed up for an online challenge
that promises to grant popularity to those who follow the website's
twisted demands. Now Faye is faced with a choice: Reveal her witchy
nature to Cody and help her or stand aside and keep her secret
identity safe. Despite her misgivings, Faye takes on the case, but
will her powers be strong enough to solve this mystery? And will
people ever stop asking her if she puts newts' eyes in her homemade
baked goods? Witch for Hire is a gothic whodunnit about resilience,
magic, and the power of friendship.
The epic tale of the vampire Larten Crepsley continues. The
question is - how far can Larten go... alone? Free from their
mentor Seba Nile, Larten Crepsley and Wester Flack join the Cubs -
wild young vampires with little respect for human life, and a taste
for mindless enjoyment. For the Cubs, everything is easy. But
nothing has ever been easy for Larten, and soon fate throws his
life into another spin. With dark paths to travel, Larten finds
himself far from the Vampire Mountain and its rules. A long way
from home, sick and alone, he must decide what kind of vampire he
will be. Whether he will stand firm, be true to his master and his
princples - or whether he will lose himself in blood...
Infused with page-turning suspense, bittersweet romance, shocking
twists, and tragic turns, Sterling has written a standout debut.
--Dana Mele, author of People Like Us Hannah's a witch, but not the
kind you're thinking of. She's the real deal, an Elemental with the
power to control fire, earth, water, and air. But even though she
lives in Salem, Massachusetts, her magic is a secret she has to
keep to herself. If she's ever caught using it in front of a Reg
(read: non-witch), she could lose it. For good. So, Hannah spends
most of her time avoiding her ex-girlfriend (and fellow Elemental
Witch) Veronica, hanging out with her best friend, and working at
the Fly by Night Cauldron selling candles and crystals to tourists,
goths, and local Wiccans. But dealing with her ex is the least of
Hannah's concerns when a terrifying blood ritual interrupts the
end-of-school-year bonfire. Evidence of dark magic begins to appear
all over Salem, and Hannah's sure it's the work of a deadly Blood
Witch. The issue is, her coven is less than convinced, forcing
Hannah to team up with the last person she wants to see: Veronica.
While the pair attempt to smoke out the Blood Witch at a house
party, Hannah meets Morgan, a cute new ballerina in town. But
trying to date amid a supernatural crisis is easier said than done,
and Hannah will have to test the limits of her power if she's going
to save her coven and get the girl, especially when the attacks on
Salem's witches become deadlier by the day. Isabel Sterling's
delightful, suspenseful debut is equal parts sweet romance and
thrilling mystery. With everything she loves on the line, Hannah
must confront this murderous villain before her coven--and any
chance she has with the new girl--is destroyed.
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The Way Back
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Gavriel Savit
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A US National Book Award Finalist: the new fantasy novel from the
author of the acclaimed crossover novel Anna and the Swallow Man. A
story for fans of Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman and The Book Thief.
'As timeless as a fairy tale' - New York Times 'Steeped in the rich
traditions of ghost stories and Jewish folklore, this remarkable
feat of storytelling is sure to delight' - Kirkus Reviews For the
Jews of Eastern Europe, demons are everywhere. Talk of them is
endless. The fear they summon is real. Bluma and Yehuda Leib, two
young people from the little shetl of Tupik, know mostly of demons
through stories - these, and the occasional shiver down the back of
their necks. Until one night when they unexpectedly encounter the
Dark One - Death - an encounter which sends them spinning off on a
journey in search of something they have both lost. Theirs is a
journey that will change everyhting. It will take them through the
cemetery of Tupik and into the Far Country, the demon land filled
with the souls of the dead. It will see them make pacts with demons
and declare war on Death itself. But can they possibly find their
way back . . . ?
The eleventh part of the Saga of Darren Shan - one boy's terrifying
journey from human to half-vampire to Vampire Prince. Darren's
going home. Back to where everything started. The town's changed a
lot in the years that he's been away - but then, so has Darren.
Plagued by nightmares of what the future seems to hold, Darren
feels uneasy revisiting the place where he was re-born as a child
of the night, as though the universe (as though destiny) is
plotting to throw something very nasty at him on the streets of his
old home. It is.
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School of Fear
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Gitty Daneshvari
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For the first time--maybe ever--Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, and Garrison
are "not" looking forward to the start of summer, and three little
words are to blame: School of Fear. In what they're sure will be
the longest and most terrifying six weeks of their lives, the
foursome must face their phobias head-on as students of the
exclusive and elusive school. There's no homework or exams. But if
they don't conquer their fears by the end of the summer, they'll
find out just how frightening failing can be.
'It's a dangerous job, but someone has to do it.' For years, the
local Spook kept the county safe from evil. But now his time has
ended, and there is only one boy who can take over - Thomas Ward,
barely more than a child himself. Now he too must take on an
apprentice, a girl called Jenny who is untested but willing to be
trained in the dangerous life of a Spook. When girls start dying in
mysterious circumstances, they soon find themselves on the path of
a terrifying and deadly beast. Monstrous assassins are loose in the
County, and far to the north, a new darkness is rising that
threatens to engulf the whole world. Do Tom and Jenny stand a
chance against the might of the Kobalos? The first terrifying tale
in the Starblade Chronicles, from the bestselling author of The
Spook's Apprentice
In one volume, R.L. Stine presents two bone chilling stories of
teens in terror in his worldwide bestselling Fear Street series,
which has sold 80 million copies around the world. ln Party Games,
Rachel is thrilled to be invited to Brendan Fear's exclusive
birthday party on Fear Island. When Rachel arrives at the island, a
scavenger hunt turns up some horrifying surprises. Soon, Rachel has
to fight to survive the deadliest game of all, the game of murder.
In Don't Stay Up Late, Lisa is plagued by nightmares and
hallucinations after a horrible accident that landed her in the
hospital for weeks. Lisa is happy to take a babysitting job to get
her mind off of the terrible events of the past. But then her
friends begin dying one by one. Are Lisa's nightmares coming true?
With double the fear and double the fun, this Fear Street Super
Chiller will appeal to fans of the original Fear Street series as
well as the countless young adults who have grown up reading R.L.
Stine.
In Book 4 of this Tim Burton-inspired chapter book series, Ghoulia
and her family hit the road for summer vacation! Ghoulia, Auntie
Departed, and Uncle Misfortune are ready for a vacation. They pack
up their things and head to Fancy Manor to visit Cousin Dilbert and
Auntie Witch. Fancy Manor is nice and rundown, and it's on Lake
Mystery-with lots of opportunity for swimming and other summer fun.
But there's a hitch in the plan. Because Fancy Manor seems
abandoned, the town plans to reclaim the property in just a few
days unless a living heir comes forward. Will Ghoulia be able to
brew a Return to Life potion strong enough to convince the staff at
town hall that this zombie family is actually alive?
Welcome to New Vegas, a city once covered in bling, now blanketed
in ice. Like much of the destroyed planet, the place knows only one
temperature - freezing. But some things never change. The diamond
in the ice desert is still a 24-hour hedonistic playground and
nothing keeps the crowds away from the casino floors, never mind
the rumors about sinister sorcery in its shadows. At the heart of
this city is Natasha Kestal, a young blackjack dealer looking for a
way out. Like many, she's heard of a mythical land simply called
"the Blue." They say it's a paradise, where the sun still shines
and the waters are turquoise. More importantly, it's a place where
Nat won't be persecuted, even if her darkest secret comes to light.
But passage to the Blue is treacherous, if not impossible, and her
only shot is to bet on a ragtag crew of mercenaries led by a cocky
runner named Ryan Wesson there. Danger and deceit await on every
corner, even as Nat and Wes find themselves inexorably drawn to
each other. But can true love survive the lies? Fiery hearts
collide in this fantastic tale of the evil men do and the awesome
power within us all. This is a remarkable first book in a
spellbinding new series about the dawn of a new kind of magic.
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Sanctum
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Madeleine Roux
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Dee Moreno is out of options. Her home life sucks (to put it
mildly), and she's about to get booted from her boarding
school--the only place she's ever felt free--for lack of funds. But
this is a world where demons exist, and the demons are there to
make deals: one human body part in exchange for one wish come true.
The demon who Dee approaches doesn't trade in the usual arms and
legs, however. He's only interested in her heart. And what comes
after Dee makes her deal is a nightmare far bigger, far more
monstrous than anything she ever could have imagined. Reality is
turned on its head, and Dee has only her fellow "heartless," the
charming but secretive James Lancer, to keep her grounded. As
something like love grows between them amid an otherworldly ordeal,
Dee begins to wonder: Can she give James her heart when it's no
longer hers to give? In The Hearts We Sold, demons can be
outwitted, hearts can be reclaimed, monsters can be fought, and
love isn't impossible. This book will steal your heart and break
it, and leave you begging for more.
The second terrifying tale in the Spook's spin-off series from
bestselling author Joseph Delaney. Thomas Ward was working as the
new County Spook, fighting the Dark with his own apprentice. But a
new enemy stirred in the north, and Tom's calling required him to
leave his home and lead an uprising against a legion of beasts:
creatures of the dark intent on locking the whole earth in a
never-ending winter. Then something went horribly wrong, and now
Tom lies cold in a grave, while those who remain are in despair.
Who can now take up the battle? And how much time remains before
the dark army brings the fight back to the County, and the world is
changed for ever?
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Covet
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Tracy Wolff
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On the brink of an all-consuming war and caught at the crossroads
where choice and destiny meet, Grace struggles to save her school,
her friends, and her very soul when she finds herself in a
dangerous and unique prison. The shocking, twist-filled third book
in Tracy Wolff's epic Crave fantasy series is a masterpiece of
romance, betrayal, and the strength we all have inside.
When sixteen-year-old Cynda goes to stay with her father and his
second wife, Susan, at their remote bed-and-breakfast inn in Maine,
everything starts off well despite legends about ghosts and a
murder at the inn. But Cynda feels like a visitor in Dad's new
life, an outsider. Then intense, handsome stranger Vincent
Morthanos arrives at the inn and seems to return Cynda's interest.
At first she is blind to the subtle, insistent signs that Vincent
is not what he seems-that he is, in fact, a vampire. Can Cynda free
herself-and her family-from Vincent's power before it's too late?
Full-bodied characterizations and page-turning suspense ensure that
this eerie, riveting novel will appeal to middle school fans of
mystery and horror.
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