A high-flying YA anthology featuring 13 short stories that turn superhero tropes on their head and offer fresh perspectives on modern mythsTriumph. Tragedy. The empyreal. The infernal. Even the mundane, filtered through the fantastical. Superheroes are, appropriately enough, a sort of super-genre, encompassing all other story types.This YA anthology features 13 short stories that creatively turn superhero tropes on their head, while still paying homage to the genre that has found fans for more than eight decades. And there will be no mistake-superheroes don't have to just be generic handsome white dudes. Everyone in the world, no matter their race, sexual preference, pronouns, or level of ability, has dreamed of flying.Contributors include six New York Times bestselling authors, seven multiple award winners, a founder of We Need Diverse Books, and at least one author with millions of books in print in the U.S. alone-and the collection also features illustrations from Colleen Doran-New York Times bestselling cartoonist, and artist of the legendary Stan Lee's memoir. The full list of contributors includes: Barry Lyga, Paul Levitz, Sarah MacLean, Lamar Giles, Elizabeth Eulberg, Danielle Paige, Varian Johnson, Joseph Bruchac, Morgan Baden, Matthew Phillion, Anna-Marie McLemore, Sterling Gates, and Axie Oh.

This title features ten fantastic tales of frightful fun. Beware: gruesome fairy tale characters at large...but not all of them are as bad as they seem. Meet a gentle giant and a wise ogre, visit a party that shook the world, and join a troll's search for treasure. Lively drawings by leading children's illustrator Ken Morton bring all the odd and awful individuals to life. It is perfect for reading aloud to young children or for confident readers to enjoy by themselves. If you want to find out who won the ugliest ogre contest, what really happened between the troll and the Billy Goats Gruff, or why giants cannot be trusted with electricity, then this is the book for you! There has been a lot of misinformation over the years about the monsters of legend. Ogres might not be the friendliest of folk, but their cooking is out of this world - and it almost never includes small children. Giants are big, of course, but they are as harmless as kittens - except when they try to do their own rewiring. As for trolls, they couldn't care less about billy goats. The single thing they are interested in is neither hairy nor hooved, it is yellow and shiny - gold. If you want to find out more about the truth behind fairy tale fibs, read on...

*The final collection of short stories from the incredible Sir Terry Pratchett!* Imagination is an amazing thing. It can take you to the top of the highest mountain, or down to the bottom of the deepest depths of the sea. This where it took Doggins on his Awfully Big Adventure: a quest full of magic and flying machines. (And the world's best joke - trust me, it's hilarious.) It took three young inventors to the moon (where they may or may not have left a bottle of lemonade) and a caveman on a trip to the dentist. You can join them on these adventures, and many more, in this incredible collection of stories . . . From the greatest imagination there ever was. Written for local newspapers when Terry Pratchett was a young lad, these never previously published stories are packed full of anarchic humour and wonderful wit. A must-have for Terry fans . . . and young readers looking for a fix of magic.

Dit gebeur dikwels dat die mens verlang. Die verlange strek uit na die verlede of na wat ons graag wil he in die toekoms bewaarheid moet word. Miskien is dit die hunkering van die verlore paradys wat ons elkeen op sy eie manier probeer herskep. Die verhale in die bundel vind in 'n hoe mate aansluiting by hierdie algemeen menslike eienskap. Die hersiene uitgawe van Verlore Paradyse sluit 'n wye verskeidenheid outentieke kortverhale in: van stories oor aktuele tienerprobleme tot komiese sketse van alledaagse gebeurtenisse. 'n Diverse groep skrywers word ook in die bundel verteenwoordig. Bekende skrywers soos Elsabe Steenberg, Chris Barnard en Paul C Venter maak 'n terugkeer en word aangevul deur die nuwe stemme van Annami Simon, Myra Scheepers en Nicolette Thabo.

A collection of reissued stories with simple vocabulary featuring Dick, Jane, and other familiar characters.

Features: twenty stories written or published since 1994; stories by two Nobel prize-winners, the new generation of talent, and a generous selection from established favourites; introduction showing clear links to the new curriculum, fulfilling all the literature requirements; notes on stories and writers to develop learners understanding of genre and context; range of activities for use in class or as homework practice; help with difficult words; topics to grab learners attention.

Translated into Sesotho from Our Story Magic: Stories with magic inspire us to believe in hope and dreams. How will anyone recognize 'real life' miracles if they have not learned about magic from stories? Our Story Magic is a collection of enchanting and compelling African folklore tales written for children, with illustrations by artists from KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa). Read and share these stories with the love that went into the writing of them. Some of the magical titles in this collection include: Sun and the Moon, Queen of the Tortoises, Moonlight Magic, Dad Is Eating Ashes, The Singing Dog, Jojelas Wooden Spoon, and Sunset Colors.

The world of Winnie-the-Pooh is even more popular today than when it was first created. This deluxe edition brings all of the Pooh stories together for the first time in one full-color, large-format book. The complete, unabridged texts of Winnie-the-Pooh and The House At Pooh Corner are included. With a full-color bookplate, headbands, and ribbon marker, this quality edition is the perfect gift for the new baby and seasoned Pooh admirer alike. Full color.

Ontdek ’n wonderwêreld van stories en stemme!

Die 25 verhale in hierdie opwindende bloemlesing is spesiaal uitgesoek om tot moderne jongmense se leef-, taal- en ervaringswêreld te spreek. Daar is romantiese stories, liegstories en lagstories, stories wat jou sal laat naels kou, en ernstiger verhale om jou uit te daag en jou te laat nadink.

Hierdie lekkerleesbundel bevat verhale deur van die bekendste en mees bekroonde Afrikaanse skrywers asook ’n handvol opwindende nuwe stemme, insluitend: Johan Bakkes, Chris Barnard, Willemien Brümmer, Christo Davids, E.K.M. Dido, Carina Diedericks, Nelia Engelbrecht, Willem Fransman, Maya Fowler, J.M. Gilfillan, Erns Grundling, P.J. Haasbroek, Jaco Jacobs, Elsa Joubert, Wendy Maartens, Elias P. Nel, Modikwagae Joseph Pholo, Riana Scheepers, Solet Scheeres, Braam van der Vyer, Jan van Tonder, Paul C. Venter, Fanie Viljoen en George Weideman.

- Nasionaal voorgeskryf vir Afrikaans EAT Graad 10 (Kortverhaalbundel)

- Bevat agtergrondinligting oor elke skrywer, asook ’n inleiding by elke verhaal.

- Pre- en postlees-aktiwiteite en -vrae

- Volledig uitgewerkte antwoorde

- ’n Woordelys met literêre terme

- ’n Woordelys met eksamenterme

How did the camel get his hump? Why won't cats do as they are told"? Who invented reading and writing? How did an inquisitive little elephant change the lives of elephants everywhere. Kipling's imagined answers to such questions draw on the beast fables he heard as a child in India, as well as on folk traditions he later collected all over the world. He plays games with language, exploring the relationships between thought, speech, and written word. He also celebrates his own joy in fatherhood. The tales were told to his own and his friends' children over many years before he wrote them down, adding poems and his own illustrations. They invite older and younger readers to share a magical experience, each contributing to the other's pleasure but each can also enjoy them alone, as more jokes, subtexts, and exotic references emerge with every reading. This fully illustrated edition icludes two extra stories and Kipling's own explanation of the title. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Lokwalo lo lwa ditlhamo tsa Setswana lo itebagantse le botshelo jwa Batswana mo metsesetoropong. Go diragetse eng ka Batswana mo botshelong jo bocwa jo re bo tshelang kgakala le mekgwa ya maloba? This is a short story collection that looks at Batswana life in the cities, and about how some Batswana people have abandoned their culture for Western culture.

Get Ready to be Spooked! It was eleven o'clock at night. Peter was in bed on the second floor of the old house where he lived alone. It had gotten so chilly, he went downstairs to turn up the heat. As Peter was on his way back to bed, a black dog ran down the stairs. "Where did you come from?" Peter said. He had never seen the dog before...Welcome to the frightening world of Scary Stories, a collection of folklorist Alvin Schwartz's most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time, with spine-tingling illustrations by renowned artist Brett Helquist.

A follow-up to "The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories" by Dr. Seuss
Unseen for almost 60 years, these four stories by Dr. Seuss are the literary equivalent of buried treasure This follow-up to "The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories" features familiar Seussian faces and places--including Horton the Elephant, Marco, Mulberry Street, and a grinch--as well as an introduction by renowned Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen. Seuss fans will learn more about Horton's integrity, Marco's amazing imagination, a narrowly avoided disaster on Mullbery Street, and a devious grinch. With a color palette enhanced beyond that of the magazines in which the stories originally appeared, this new volume of "lost" tales is a perfect gift for young readers and a must-have for Seuss collectors of all ages

The perfect Christmas present for Rainbow Magic fans! Come along with Rachel and Kirsty for six enchanting adventures with Chrissie the Wish Fairy and Elsa the Mistletoe Fairy! When the friends meet Chrissie the Wish Fairy, they must stop Jack Frost's naughty goblins from stealing Chrissie's three magical wish items. Without her magical items, Chrissie can't make Christmas wishes come true and children everywhere will be disappointed! Next, they must help Elsa the Mistletoe Fairy to find her missing magical objects. Jack Frost has stolen them and the Fairyland Royal Christmas Gala will be ruined if they don't get them back! Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Do YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.

This special children's book contains ten caring stories with heart.

Each child in Miss Ansie's class at Hoephoepieland has their own story that takes place in challenging circumstances within a multicultural South African context. The situations range from trauma (a taxi accident, xenophobia, a house burning down and domestic violence), medical conditions (congenital heart defect, infectious lung disease and cerebral palsy) to different family structures (adoption and an absent father).

The author tackles weighty issues with compassion, sensitivity and a fine sense of humor. The book makes children aware of others' worlds and helps them develop their capacity for empathy. There is also background information on each story’s specific theme as well as questions to discuss.

STORIES WITH THE LOT! Save ten lives with a paperclip, discover how a big banana can ruin your sister's holiday, make a new friend with a garbage bin, develop a taste for sheep's spleen and chips, bounce on a vampire's bed, rescue your dad from a dog and a spider, use a toilet roll to get justice, upset the neighbours with a pickaxe, eat a pizza that makes you fearless, and imagine a world where teachers earn more money than a rock star.

You've fed them bread, now they want you dead in this hilariously comic caper that'll have kids going quackers with laughter, written by the marvellous Tommy Donbavand (of TV's Scream Street fame). Six months from now ducks take over the world - and it's down to Jasmine and Luke to get them back where they belong - on a plate with some delicious hoisin sauce, mmmmm... But the leader of the ducks - The Drake - stands in their way. Tommy Donbavand's Funny Shorts is a series of colour illustrated, chapter-based readers which kids won't be able to resist. So make sure to check them all out (the books that is, not Tommy's actual shorts). This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get kids reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.

A spellbinding short story collection from bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix. Across the Wall brings together thirteen wide-ranging and gripping stories, each showcasing Garth's talent as a versatile writer and introduced by Garth himself. Whether your jaw drops as you read about Nicholas Sayre taking on a powerful blood-thirsty beast in the story set in the Old Kingdom, Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case, or you howl with laughter as you follow the instructions of the Choose Your Own Adventure parody, Down to the Scum Quarter, it is clear that Garth Nix has a story for every reader. The collection also features a fascinating bonus section of frequently asked questions for which Garth provides vital answers to his readers' burning queries.

A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A Los Angeles Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A 2017 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature Honor Book * A Booklist Top 10 Diverse Fiction for Older and Middle Readers * CCBC Choices Pick of 2018 * CBC Notable in Social Studies * "Beautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed." (Booklist starred review) Acclaimed author and Pura Belpre Award honoree Lulu Delacre's beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States. In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her father's burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the older sister's immigration status, and more. Turn the pages to experience life through the eyes of these boys and girls whose families originally hail from many different countries; see their hardships, celebrate their victories, and come away with a better understanding of what it means to be Latino in the U.S. today.

From the author of The Norfolk Story Book comes this book of delightful stories. Set sail for adventure on the stormy seas of Yarmouth, discover enchanting tales woven by strangers in Elizabethan Norwich, journey through the forests of ancient Norfolk with a courageous Iceni girl, travel through time with the curious kitten of Thetford, meet the King of a magnificent Norman Castle and find out what life was like in a Victorian Workhouse. Inspired by the museums throughout Norfolk Museums Service, this book consists of eight short stories, all original works of fiction which combine local history with imagination and fun.

The Cool Nguni is one of the winners in the Ibby Exclusive Books Children's Book Competition. The next title in the series is called "The long trousers", which is also about 'Gaps' the Cool Nguni calf. He is called Gaps because his hide looks like the gaps between the branches of a tree. In this new story, we find Gaps in the midst of frantic, colourful wedding preparations. His bug sister is about to get married. Now Gaps faces another problem: Father Nguni Bull has given him a brand new pair of trousers to wear to the wedding, but they are much too long! Gaps ask every cow in his family to shorten the trousers, but they are all too busy preparing for the wedding. Gaps gives up and goes to bed, leaving his trousers lying in the kitchen. Very early the next morning, as the cows enter the kitchen, they see the neglected trousers, and each in turn shortens them, with hilarious results. But Gaps comes out tops yet again!

These 'Edventures' were written by seven-year-old Edward ('Eddie') John Gregg in creative writing at junior school. Edward loved books and had a very vivid imagination, as you will see. The stories range from the simple observation of two fox cubs in a field, 'with fur like a ginger biscuit', to space travel and escaping from 'the Valley of Doom'. The illustrations are by Edward's Uncle John (Gregg) from his home in Picton, Prince Edward County, Canada. These add life to the amazing 'Edventures'. Very sadly, after a short illness, Edward lost his battle with leukaemia. He was 24. All proceeds from the book will go to the charity Blood Cancer UK.

CAN a machine really do the job of a writer? HOW would you take exact revenge on a cruel tabloid journalist? WHY does no one emerge from the house of an eccentric landlady? THIRTEEN UNEXPECTED TALES WITH SHOCKING AND UNSETTLING TWISTS AT EVERY TURN.