A Nose for Adventure


Book Description

In this hilarious sequel to The Nose from Jupiter, Alan is to take his first airplane ride. He is off to New York, where his father will meet him for some “quality time” together. There are one or two snags, though. First, his father isn’t at the airport. Then there’s his cranky seatmate, Frieda, who is almost kidnapped while she’s waiting for her wheelchair at the baggage claim. Sally, an abandoned mutt, joins the scene. And finally, Norbert is back. He is an alien from Jupiter who had previously taken up residence in Alan’s nose when he was on a fact-finding mission to Earth. Alan had been, to say the least, an unwilling host to Norbert, but when you’re lost in New York City being chased by bad guys, you need all the help you can get!




The Adventures of a Nose


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From a first-time author and a first-time illustrator comes this original picture book of a world where there is a special place for everyone. Nose is a simple fellow who just wants to be accepted, and his search to be happy sends him wandering high and low until he makes a remarkable discovery. Illustrations.




A Nose for Adventure


Book Description

In this hilarious sequel to The Nose from Jupiter, Alan is to take his first airplane ride. He is off to New York, where his father will meet him for some “quality time” together. There are one or two snags, though. First, his father isn’t at the airport. Then there’s his cranky seatmate, Frieda, who is almost kidnapped while she’s waiting for her wheelchair at the baggage claim. Sally, an abandoned mutt, joins the scene. And finally, Norbert is back. He is an alien from Jupiter who had previously taken up residence in Alan’s nose when he was on a fact-finding mission to Earth. Alan had been, to say the least, an unwilling host to Norbert, but when you’re lost in New York City being chased by bad guys, you need all the help you can get!




THE ADVENTURES OF LITTLE NOSE - BOOK 1 (Translated by Lena Bushroe)


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Little Nose gets a surprise visit on top of her nose! It was just another peaceful day at the Yellow Woodpecker Farm. Or was it? Follow the girl with the perky little nose and her best friend, the stubborn doll Emilia, as they embark into an adventure at the exciting Clear Waters Kingdom. Meet the unexpected and fascinating characters that will captivate you page after page.This is the first book of the series that enchanted several generations of children around the world. Enjoy the unique illustrations. The series Yellow Woodpecker Farm was created by one of the most famous South American authors, Monteiro Lobato. It has enchanted several generations of children around the world. It combines adventure, fantasy, sciences, history and several elements of Brazilian culture in exciting and engaging settings. Follow the adventures of Little Nose, Emilia, Pete and other beloved and fantastic characters while learning from every book. This collection is produced both in English only as well as in dual language formats. The English version is a great way for English speakers to enjoy one of the pearls of Brazilian literature. The dual language format presents a great opportunity to learn and practice a second language. Dual language books have become one of the strongest tools on building bilingual literacy.




Arthur's Nose


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Unhappy with his nose, Arthur the aardvark visits the rhinologist to get a new one, in an anniversary edition of the first book featuring Arthur which includes new pages of trivia, author notes, and more. 100,000 first printing.




The Nose Book


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"I see a nose on every face. I see noses every place!” Noses come in all shapes, colors, and sizes and are handy to have for sniffling, smelling, and . . . playing horns? This simple, sometimes silly story offers little ones a first ode to the nose and all that it does.




Anna's Art Adventure


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On her search for the art museum's bathroom, Anna meets famous artists, becomes part of some of their paintings, and makes her own art.




Invictus


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A heart-stopping adventure that defies time and space--New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu calls it "an incredibly intricate, brilliantly paced, masterfully written journey." Farway Gaius McCarthy was born outside of time. The son of a time traveler from 2354 AD and a gladiator living in ancient Rome, Far's very existence defies the laws of nature. All he's ever wanted was to explore history for himself, but after failing his entrance exam into the government program, Far will have to settle for a position on the black market-captaining a time-traveling crew to steal valuables from the past. During a routine heist on the sinking Titanic, Far meets a mysterious girl named Eliot who always seems to be one step ahead of him. Eliot has secrets-big ones-that will affect Far's life from beginning to end. Armed with the knowledge that history is not as steady as it seems, she will lead Far and his team on a race through time to set things right before the clock runs out.




Jenny's Moonlight Adventure


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At nine o'clock The Cat Club will convene to celebrate this wondrous Halloween night in Jenny's Moonlight Adventure. All the cats, from twins Romulus and Remus through to the wise Solomon, have been looking forward to this evening. The high point of the party is to be the nose flute performance by the Persian cat Madame Butterfly, but she has hurt herself, cannot leave her house, and has lost her instrument. The flute is found in a pile of autumn leaves but there's still the problem of how to return the flute to its beautiful Persian owner. Jenny comes up with a very adventurous plan. After all, Halloween is "her" night. But will she pull it off?




The Adventure Is Now


Book Description

A fun-filled, action-packed middle grade novel about a boy who learns about protecting the environment, finding real friends, and living in the now while spending the summer on a remote island. Sometimes it's hard to be Milton P. Greene. He says all the wrong things, his family is falling apart, and everyone at school avoids him because of the very embarrassing Bird Brain Incident. But when Milton plays his video game Isle of Wild, he becomes someone else—Sea Hawk, the brave and brilliant naturalist explorer who conquers danger at every turn. Then Milton’s parents ship him off to the remote Lone Island for the summer, where his uncle Evan is an environmentalist researcher. The island is chock-full of spectaculous species, and Milton realizes this is his chance to become the brave and brilliant naturalist he’s always wanted to be—and even meet some fellow explorers! But as it turns out, the future of the Lone Island is in some pretty serious peril, and the only thing that can save it is a field guide full of cryptic clues. If Milton and his unexpected new friends are going to protect the island, they’ll have to trust each other, discover new truths, and embark on a wild and wondrous adventure all their own. The Adventure is Now is a dazzling, fun-filled story from Jess Redman.




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