Resultados para "Chambers" en Literatura y ficción

Ruth loves her super soft, cushy-wushy pink pajamas and wants to wear them to school. Her mom knows it's a bad idea, but Ruth doesn't listen. Ruth soon learns her lesson and realizes her mom was right all along.

Janey is sick of hearing that she's not big enough to do anything fun. If she's not big enough to do the fun stuff, she's not big enough to do the boring stuff, either.

Relates some of the legends of Paul Bunyan, a lumberjack said to be taller than the trees.

Relates some of the legends of Pecos Bill, a cowboy who was raised by wild animals, once roped a whole herd of cattle at once, and invented Texas chili.

Shaman by name and shaman by nature – Billy just hasn't found his magic...yet. His selfish globetrotting parents abandon him for yet another summer in Charles Darwin's strange museum-like house, where Billy stumbles across a 200-year-old giant talking tortoise named Charles Darwin, by the famous man himself. Charles D, the tortoise, knows every inch of the house and every artefact in it, and he's keen to help Billy realise his powers and set him on the path to adventure.

No one is more surprised than Billy when he wakes up on a Chinese battlefield. Scooped from the jaws of death by a boy called Han, Billy's far from rescued. Taking refuge in the royal stables, the boys are soon held hostage by the Emperor Wu. He's at war with the Horse King whose powerful and magical herd of horses, the heavenly horses of Ferghana, he wants for his own. It takes all Billy's skills and a very special spirit horse to get Han to safety and Billy back to his friend Charles Darwin, a two-hundred-year-old talking tortoise.

From an NYT bestselling author comes the first in a middle grade series about a Panamanian American girl who uses humor and a little mischief to navigate her best friend moving away and her sister’s overbearing and all-consuming quince preparations. Flora Violeta LeFevre, aka Flora "la Fresca"...

When a curious little seal named Danny hears a tale about a magical light that can take fear away forever, he sets out to find it. By his side is Corey, a clever red crab who doesn’t believe in fairy tales—but refuses to let his best friend go alone. Together, they dive into the unknown. From glowing jellyfish forests to silent, shadowy depths, Danny and Corey discover that some lights aren’t found… they’re made—by helping others, holding on in the dark, and believing in yourself when it matters most.

Tucker, a fluffy and curious pup, falls off a truck on his way to the pet store and meets Cluck, a duck, and Buck, a skunk, who decides to help him on his quest. They face challenges and make new friends through the journey, but they never lose hope. Will they be able to find Tucker's new family?

Everyone knows that you don’t go into Ma Jessop’s woods. Everyone but new boy Josh. He’s not scared by spooky stories about a wild old witch who drinks human blood. To prove his point to Ella and her friends, Josh goes into the quarry at the heart of the woods and steals a souvenir. But suddenly, terrible things start to happen. Can Ella and Josh find a way to appease Ma Jessop before anyone gets really hurt? Or is the horror only just beginning...

Embark on an epic journey in "The Final Battle Kids Stories Book," a captivating tale where bravery, friendship, and unity come to life. Join young Henry as he uncovers a mysterious prophecy that foretells a climactic battle between the forces of good and evil. Guided by a wise old owl and aided by a host of loyal animal allies, Henry must navigate treacherous landscapes, face fearsome foes, and gather ancient weapons to prepare for the ultimate showdown.

In this book The Maharaja of Mastipur & the Pet Tiger, enjoy the "petrionics" of Shera, a beautiful, orphaned royal Bengal tiger cub, gifted to Prince Arjun on his 10th birthday. Shera loves the palace life so much that he refuses to grow up as a tiger. The prince is his rock star, and he imitates everything the prince does, including eating ice cream and having a bubble bath.

Another deliciously spooky paranormal mystery for Allie's Ghost Hunters to solve, this time at the Jenolan Caves, where something is on the trail of Allie and her family. Who is waiting in the cave?

Philomena can't wait for school camp. She's sharing a hut with two of her best friends, Angie and Minna, and they'll stay awake all night and whisper. And then Philomena will surprise them with a special midnight feast! But when they get to camp, nothing quite goes to plan. In fact, the whole camp seems like a disaster. Can Philomena's wonderful wonder pen save the day?

Who is haunting the cabin? After Eglantine vanished, I thought I was through with ghosts. Then I went on a school excursion to Hill end and found myself investigating a whole bunch of them. First there was the ghost of Granny Evans, pacing around the museum. And Eustace Harrow smashing things up in Taylor's Cottage. But when two of my classmates disappeared, I realized things were about to get serious.

Full of suspense, mystery and humor, the books in this series follow Allie as she investigates a number of possibly paranormal events with a mix of logic, intelligence and teenage attitude. Who is writing on the walls? We moved into our new house because Mum liked the vibes. But those vibes turned scary when ghostly writing started appearing on the walls of Bethan's room. Mum tried a few new-age tricks, but couldn't stop the creepy nightmares.

In the third Allie's Ghost Hunters adventure, 11-year-old Allie Gebhardt and her Exorcists' Club hold a séance for schoolmate Bettina - and discover, in the process, that there's a strange presence in Bettina's house.

Everyone from Philomena's class will be at Toy Universe this Saturday. A silver ticket has been hidden in the store. And whoever finds it wins a mountain of toys! Philomena and her friends have a plan to find the silver ticket. But then Philomena gets stuck looking after her little brother, Tobias. If only she had some magic way to catch up with her friends.... She says the magic words - "I wish!" - but instead of seeing her rocket shoes, she and Tobias have become teeny weeny!

Miffy returns in more delightful adventures. Follow Miffy as she embarks on more adventures, big and small - exploring the exciting world around her, with her friends and family. The classic Miffy stories by Dick Bruna have sold more than 85,000,000 copies worldwide. These brand new episodes feature a cast of children's voices, fun songs and delightful stories.

Hi, I'm Philomena Wonderpen. My best friend, George, sometimes calls me Philomena Daydreamer. I looove daydreams. Imagine if you could draw your dreams with a magic pen. What would you draw? A beautiful black horse? A magic carpet? Or even better, would you make yourself the teacher? Then you could boss the whole class! If only daydreams could come true.