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Ghost Squad

Author : Claribel A. Ortega

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 151 pages

File Size : 17,66 MB

Release : 2020-04-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1338280147

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A New York Times bestseller! Coco meets Stranger Things with a hint of Ghostbusters in this action-packed supernatural fantasy. For Lucely Luna, ghosts are more than just the family business. Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely's firefly spirits before it's too late. With the family dynamics of Coco and action-packed adventure of Ghostbusters, Claribel A. Ortega delivers both a thrillingly spooky and delightfully sweet debut novel.



Witchlings

Author : Claribel A. Ortega

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 237 pages

File Size : 47,31 MB

Release : 2022-04-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1338815490

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An instant New York Times Bestseller! Disney's The Owl House meets Nevermoor, in a brilliant adventure from Claribel A. Ortega! Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches. And twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can't wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. She's a Spare! Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful, and are looked down on by everyone. Even worse, when Seven and the other two Spares perform the magic circle to seal their coven and cement themselves as sisters, it doesn't work! They're stuck as Witchlings—and will lose their magic. Seven invokes her only option: the impossible task. The three Spares will be assigned an impossible task: If they work together and succeed at it, their coven will be sealed and they'll gain their full powers. If they fail... Well, the last coven to make the attempt ended up being turned into toads. Forever. But maybe friendship can be the most powerful magic of all... With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega's signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won't be able to put down this middle grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter.



The Ghost Squad Flies Concorde

Author : Edmund Wallace Hildick

Publisher : Dutton Books for Young Readers

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 36,39 MB

Release : 1985

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780525441915

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Four young ghosts who have banded together to prevent crimes fly to England to investigate a swindler.



The Creepy Cathedral

Author : Canasi

Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Page : 52 pages

File Size : 23,16 MB

Release : 2017-08-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1683425081

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A wedding is a time to celebrate—unless it's being crashed by the church's resident ghost. Can the G.H.O.S.T. Squad help the spirit move on in time for their client's wedding? Features fast-paced action, diverse characters, and nonfiction resources.



Ghost

Author : Jason Reynolds

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 24,34 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1481450166

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Aspiring to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school's track team, gifted runner Ghost finds his goal challenged by a tragic past with a violent father.



The Ghost Squad Breaks Through

Author : Edmund Wallace Hildick

Publisher : Dutton Books for Young Readers

Page : 156 pages

File Size : 22,77 MB

Release : 1984

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780525440970

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When one of them finds a successful way to communicate with a live person, four young ghost decide to band together to help solve and prevent crimes.



Lions & Liars

Author : Kate Beasley

Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 33,28 MB

Release : 2018-06-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0374302634

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Holes meets The Goonies in the highly anticipated second middle-grade novel from the author of Gertie's Leap to Greatness!



Curse of the Night Witch

Author : Alex Aster

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 37,64 MB

Release : 2020-06-09

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1492697214

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From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced middle grade series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends. A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it. Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power. The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch. With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline. You'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for: Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review



Frizzy

Author : Claribel A. Ortega

Publisher : First Second

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 28,97 MB

Release : 2022-10-18

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1250905346

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Winner of the Pura Belpré Award for Children's Text Winner of the Eisner for Best Publication for Kids Indie Bestseller New York Times-bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega and star debut artist Rose Bousamra's Frizzy is about Marlene, a young Dominican girl whose greatest enemy is the hair salon! Through her struggles and triumphs, this heartwarming and gorgeous middle-grade graphic novel shows the radical power of accepting yourself as you are, frizzy curls and all. Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable", "good hair". But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby—she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.



The Ghost Army of World War II

Author : Rick Beyer

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 275 pages

File Size : 36,62 MB

Release : 2023-10-10

Category : History

ISBN : 1797225308

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“A riveting tale told through personal accounts and sketches along the way—ultimately, a story of success against great odds. I enjoyed it enormously.” —Tom Brokaw The first book to tell the full story of how a traveling road show of artists wielding imagination, paint, and bravado saved thousands of American lives—now updated with new material. In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of young GIs—artists, designers, architects, and sound engineers, including such future luminaries as Bill Blass, Ellsworth Kelly, Arthur Singer, Victor Dowd, Art Kane, and Jack Masey—landed in France to conduct a secret mission. From Normandy to the Rhine, the 1,100 men of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, conjured up phony convoys, phantom divisions, and make-believe headquarters to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American units. Every move they made was top secret, and their story was hushed up for decades after the war's end. Hundreds of color and black-and-white photographs, along with maps, official memos, and letters, accompany Rick Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles’s meticulous research and interviews with many of the soldiers, weaving a compelling narrative of how an unlikely team carried out amazing battlefield deceptions that saved thousands of American lives and helped open the way for the final drive to Germany. The stunning art created between missions also offers a glimpse of life behind the lines during World War II. This updated edition includes: A new afterword by co-author Rick Beyer Never-before-seen additional images The successful campaign to have the unit awarded a Congressional Gold Medal History and WWII enthusiasts will find The Ghost Army of World War II an essential addition to their library.