Chapter Age

When writer John Chapter is found dead, it's the words he didn't write that might hold the key. In the heart of the roaring twenties, Harlem is a nexus of intellectual verve and literary prowess. Esteemed writers hold court at elegant soirées, critics debate the merits of the newest works, and ambition is the lifeblood of every aspiring novelist and poet. But as autumn casts its golden-red spell over the city, Harlem murmurs with mysteries that remain unseen beneath its vibrant surface. Lanie Price, a society reporter with unparalleled access to Harlem's elite, is accustomed to uncovering ...

A field trip to the Porter Museum of Fine Arts goes awry when four students are wisked away inside the painting to help a genie get back a magic book stolen by a wicked sheik. Can they return the book to its rightful owners and get back in time before their teacher notices they are missing?

Sam, James and the gang are off to 4th grade science camp. When they arrive, Sam discovers his brand new iPod in his suitcase–which is against rules. He hides it and hopes the camp counselor doesn’t find out he has it. Later he discovers it's missing. Now Sam, James and the others have to find it before camp is over or he may never see it again!

Age: 7 and up | Grade: 3 and up | ASOT: 4.6 Story time with grandpa changed everything. Little Finn enters his first story with a splash, and things are more dangerous than he could have imagined. With some help from grandpa and his siblings, Finn might just have what it takes to save a Kingdom and restore bright water. This fourth installment is full of surprising twists. Will they find a way before the last page turns? Find out in this action-packed, humorous, adventure chapter book. Story Keeping Series | an endearing adventure series, entertaining for kids, middle school students, and ...

We are never too young - or too old - to be captured and delighted by magic, mystery, and miracle. Find all three as you journey with St. Nicholas in these enchanting stories.

Andie Gladman is your typical kid—she lives in a small town, doesn't have many friends and quietly puts up with taunts from the school bully, Myrtle Klinghoffer. But one day, a new neighbor moves into the house next to Andie's family . . . and he looks awfully familiar. Could he be famous author Hans Christian Andersen? Andie sure thinks so, and the arrival of this well-known writer inspires Andie to write her own poems (with a feminist twist) based on his classic fairy tales.

On Stage at Any Age invites you as a listener or performer to step out of the confines of everyday life into a world of fun and fantasy. You'll meet diverse and intriguing characters like King Eye-Spy the fussy food guy, Lumpy Dumpy Egg, Cats and Rats with culinary skills, Bodyguard, Conscience, and more. These plays were originally written for but should not be confined to infants and primary school-aged children.

Frankenstein's creation was not a lumbering, simple-minded giant. Hollywood created that familiar monster. In Mary Shelley's audiobook, the creature is intelligent and agile. He is not mute, but articulate and eloquent. In the span of one chapter of the classic novel, the creature changes from good to evil. Imagine what life would be like for this man. Pieced together with dead bodies, he's given life, only to be scorned and abandoned by his creator, and reviled and feared by everyone. What changed a gentle giant into a monster? The Missing Chapter gives him a chance to tell his story - an incredible tale of passion, desire, and regret.

*Got A Monster Under Your Bed? *Have You Seen A UFO? *Ever Worry You'll Be Struck Down By Lightning By God? *Hold On-Ever Wonder About Anything? Whew! Okay-Good! Bloggers, Nina and Joe, have formed a "SECRET SOCIETY" where their opinions count the most! Everything from aliens to angels, they aim to put it through their odd, investigative filter to determine if it's "FICKLE" or "NOT FICKLE!" Just before getting church-rules crammed down their throats, The Fickle Finders try to solve the mystery of the elusive "F" Word (FAITH) that seems to be embedded in the very walls of their church! If ...

Scotland, 1388. After Fergus Scott of Eildon travels north to investigate reports of a malevolent presence, he encounters the ferocious Alistair Mor. Drawn into battle against enchantment and death, Fergus is aided by the lovely but quick-tempered Seonaid. Meanwhile, Donald of the Isles and his army march to confront Alistair, and trouble is brewing as the witches of Scotland gather to recreate the Book of Black Earth.

The year is 1912. Nineteen-year-old Maisie Porter watches from the deck of the SS Oceanic as England fades from view. Her destination is Buccaneer Bay in Australia's far northwest. Her fate: marriage to distant cousin Maitland Sinclair, a man she has never met.

When Oliver Moon is entered for the Young Wizard of the Year award, he finds he's up against the head boy. And when he's given the job of litter collector, he decides to liven things up with the help of his new pet dragon.

Book Three in the steampunk Land of Twilight Trilogy. How can the most colorful world in the universe turn hapless and gray?! That's what mystifies Sam and Lorna. Falling from the Land of Twilight, their friend Trix shows up at the discarded camper shell where Sam and Lorna are making secret plans. The Arizona desert is no place to hide. Trix and Melvin focus on reviving the Land of Realtime. Both Lorna and Sam's lives depend on it. Twilight and Earth, now interwoven, are crumbling together. How can the four friends unravel themselves and save their worlds? Things take a bad turn when a ...

The Best Collection of 5 minute stories for children! VOLUME:SEVEN If you are looking for short stories for kids age 6-8, or short stories for kids 2-4, then luckily, You are on the right page. This book contains some of the handpicked moral stories for kids and night time stories for kids. There are 7 Volumes in the series, and these books promote Honesty, Discipline, self-control, Helpfulness, Generosity, Positivity, Persistence, Gratitude, Hard Work, and more! Each story is designed in such a way that not only does it mesmerize your little devil, but also makes him partake throughout the...

The Best Collection of 5 minute stories for children! VOLUME:SIX If you are looking for short stories for kids age 6-8, or short stories for kids 2-4, then luckily, You are on the right page. This book contains some of the handpicked moral stories for kids and night time stories for kids. There are 7 Volumes in the series, and these books promote Honesty, Discipline, self-control, Helpfulness, Generosity, Positivity, Persistence, Gratitude, Hard Work, and more! Each story is designed in such a way that not only does it mesmerize your little devil, but also makes him partake throughout the ...

A missing memory. A brainy sidekick. A journey inside the mind. When 9-year-old science whiz Nettie Newton starts forgetting things—important things—she knows something’s not right. Her science fair project? Gone. Her best friend's birthday? Blanked. Even her favorite moments with Dad are slipping away. That’s when Brainiac, a floating, wisecracking sidekick, bursts from her science journal and reveals the truth: there’s a Memory Thief on the loose... inside her mind. To save her memories—and herself—Nettie must shrink down, suit up, and journey deep into the magical world of ...

Calcutta, 1757. Bengal is on the brink of war. The East India Company, led by the fearsome Sir Peter Chilcott, are advancing and nobody is safe. Meena, the Nawab’s neglected and abused daughter, finds herself falling under the spell of James Chilcott, nephew of Sir Peter, who claims he wants to betray the company...for a price. Caught between friend and foe, Meena and James escape Calcutta, their hands stained in blood and pockets filled with gold. In Ceylon, they’re cleansed of their sins by Meena’s beloved aunt Kiran, before the young lovers set sail for the Cape of Good Hope.

The Secret Garden Project A Short Story About Patience, Nature, and Community for Children Ages 4-8 The fourth heartwarming tale in the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series that nurtures young minds and warms young hearts When Imani, Tommy, and Maya decide to transform the newly cleaned vacant lot into a community garden, they discover that creating something beautiful takes patience, teamwork, and a little bit of magic. With dirt-smudged cheeks and hope in their hearts, these determined friends embark on their most rewarding adventure yet. This sweet short story helps children learn ...

The women in Clara’s family have always had a secret: They can read minds. Growing up as the last daughter of a wealthy family in the desert of Palm Springs, she has only one wish: to become a star. At 16, she begins her journey into Hollywood and the privileged life of a movie actress, but this time, it is a privilege she will have to earn. Using her cunning, intelligence, and telepathic abilities, Clara Daniels makes the slow rise that will catapult her to fame and change her life forever.

Mo and the Wise Elf Arc is a modern fairytale about a shy little boy named Mo. When Mo is taunted and teased and pushed around by a group of older boys he makes a wish that is heard by a wise elf named Arc. Arc uses his fading magical powers to grant the little boy a wish. But can Mo trust himself enough to make Arc's magic work?