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After a middle school field trip to Earth, Bigfoot youngster Errl is wandering in the forest, lost. While waiting for his friends to return, he falls in love with a golden-haired beauty. Errl also meets other humans on his journey. Some of them seem nice, while others carry dangerous guns. Life is scary for a young Bigfoot on the run.
Eddie Jacobs lies in the Peruvian Jungle bleeding from a gunshot wound. He has gone to Machu Picchu to find his girlfriend Julia who has disappeared. Sam Jones, an undercover policewoman in the Drug's Squad saves his life. Now both their lives are in danger from a ruthless drug trafficking gang as the plot twists and turns in Peru and back in England as they search for the truth about Julia.Show book
Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake up, wake up and look at this thing that I bring...Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary cat. Bagpuss, the sleepy old cloth cat, lives in a shop owned by Emily, where lost and broken things are brought to be "mended" or given new stories. When Emily brings an object to Bagpuss, he and his friends wake up, ready to discover its secrets. Professor Yaffle shares his wisdom, Madeleine sings, Gabriel plays his banjo, and the mice add their fun ideas. Together, they make the shop a place where forgotten things come to life in the most magical way.Emily brings a small figure of a giant to the shop. Bagpuss and his friends are eager to learn about the giant's story. Professor Yaffle explains the history of giants in folklore, while Madeleine and Gabriel sing about a giant who isn't as scary as he looks. The mice, ever playful, add their own fun twist to the story. We are reminded not to judge others by their appearance, with a mix of music, fun, and Bagpuss's signature magic.Show book
Best-selling illustrator Charles Santore brings you a delightful twist on the classic Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Join Bianca and her piglets in this fun and original take on a beloved story. There’s no huffing and puffing here! These little pigs are banished from their farm once they discover that eating truffles is even better than finding them. But danger arrives when a hungry wolf stops by looking for a meal, and Bianca learns that life in the woods is full of surprises! Charles Santore’s renowned illustrations have been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas, Peter Rabbit, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more.Show book
STEP INTO A WORLD WHERE VIDEO GAMES ARE REAL! Power Up is a thrilling new series of chapter books packed with action and humour. When ten-year-old Max Power finds a pixelated, glowing key in his grandad's garage, he has no idea what it could be ... but he can't help but reach out and touch it. And just like that, he's catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime! Max finds himself in a strange world-a patchwork realm called Arcadia. This wonderful place is inhabited by strange characters. What's the connection between this fantastic realm and the video games Max has played in the real world? And what big secret has his grandad been keeping all these years? Max won't be able to linger over mysteries too long - because Arcadia is under threat. A monster called the Glitch is trying to capture glowing power-ups like the one that Max found. Each key gives its user a different ability - and if the Glitch can collect them all, it will soon have ULTIMATE POWER. An epic adventure for readers aged 7+.Show book
Jacob Riis was determined to improve the living conditions of the poor—to fill their dark, ramshackle places with sunlight and soft, green grass. Places where children could play. After immigrating to New York City and working as a news reporter, Jacob was deeply affected by the poverty surrounding him, especially in the tenements: • Cramped rooms bursting with too many people • Kerosene and mold stench choking the air • Children playing in filthy streets But how could Jacob inspire change? Using a special flash powder, Jacob Riis photographed the dark, overcrowded buildings and their impoverished residents, shining light in their rooms for the world to see—and changing the lives of tenement children and their families for the better.Show book
When Bibi and Tina find a cat, they bring it to the Martins Farm. But there are so many stray animals in need of help! Suddenly the whole barn is full. A horse farm is not an animal shelter. Ms. Martin remembers an old lady from the past who looked after animal orphans in Falkenstein. Bibi and Tina want to visit her.Show book
