Book Description
Thirteen-year-old Arnold is always getting into trouble - but nowhere near as serious as when he sees a dead body, floating in a lake. He's the only witness to this crime - and now, someone is trying to kill him too.
Author : K M Peyton
Publisher : Random House
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 26,93 MB
Release : 2013-01-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1448157153
Thirteen-year-old Arnold is always getting into trouble - but nowhere near as serious as when he sees a dead body, floating in a lake. He's the only witness to this crime - and now, someone is trying to kill him too.
Author : James G Riley
Publisher : Self-Publishing Solutions
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 26,94 MB
Release : 2022-10-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1944108165
At the end of book three, we learn that Julia Harper has inherited property near Port Douglas, British Columbia. At the pleading of her son, Oliver, and his cousin, Spencer, she and her husband agree to visit the property before the start of the school term. Once in Vancouver, they meet up with Julia's half-sister, Dee, who accompanies the family. Included in the party is Harper's best friend, Federico. On their arrival, they a greeted by the caretaker. She tells them of the death of a young boy from the First Nations people, which occurred sixty years ago. At that time a sacred native artifact was stolen, and despite numerous attempts by Julia's late father, it was never recovered. The story follows Harper's endeavors to track down the artifact and restore it to its rightful home. However, nothing is as simple as it might seem.
Author : Hans Wilhelm
Publisher :
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 33,21 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Friendship
ISBN : 9780590466356
A mysterious boy who seems to come and go without warning leads lonely Sarah to the new friend which is her heart's desire.
Author : Michael Panckridge
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 38,70 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Amnesia
ISBN : 174203182X
An orphan with no memory of her past, Gabrielle's only guidance is a mysterious Voice that tells her she in not like other children; that she is on a quest that will lead her home. Gabrielle is placed in a foster home of a childless couple, Jane and Phil Calvert. Strange things are happening at the Calvert house; a swarm of moths appears in Gabrielle's bedroom and almost suffocates her, then, she is attacked in the attic by a huge army of spiders. Who - or what - is behind the creepy events at the house? And why is Gabrielle is the only one who can perceive them? Is this part of her quest? And if it is, can Gabrielle unravel the mystery before it is too late?
Author : Edwin Kirk
Publisher : Scribe Us
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 38,7 MB
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781950354726
Genes -- we all have them and we're all affected by them, often in unknown ways. Whether directly inherited or modified by our environment, genes control or significantly influence almost every aspect of our lives. From the success of our conception and the development of our sexual characteristics, to the colour of our skin, hair, and eyes. From our height and weight, to our daily health. And, unfortunately, our genes are involved in an untold number of diseases. For many, the first time that genetics truly matters is in a doctor's office as they learn about a condition that may affect them, their unborn children, or even their wider family. Yet from the first laborious survey of the human genome twenty years ago to the commercial machines that now sequence 6,000 genomes per year, a revolution is taking place in medicine. Genetic screening is already available for major diseases and will become an increasingly prevalent medical tool. Around the world, teams of researchers are working on cures for diseases such as cancer, certain degenerative disorders, and a host of syndromes, while others are inventing new ways to conceive -- and even modifying our genome in ways that could change what it means to be human. Navigating this world of heartbreaking uncertainties, tantalising possibilities, and thorny questions of morality is Professor Edwin Kirk, who in addition to having over two decades of experience is that rare doctor who works both in the lab and with patients. In The Genes That Make Us, he explains everything you need to know with humour, insight, and great humanity.
Author : Mike Reiss
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,97 MB
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0060591323
Edward has oodles of toys but doesn't share any of them with his little sister, Claire. She cannot ride his rocking horse, hug his teddy bear, or even think about touching his Slinky. "They're mine!" he says. That is, until one day when Edward finds himself stuck under his enormous pile of toys and can't move! With a little help from an unlikely ally, he learns that if he can share with others, they'll share right back with him. Mike Reiss's wickedly funny verse and David Catrow's remarkable gift for comic illustration make this one book you'll want to share—again and again!
Author : C.G. Drews
Publisher : Orchard Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 27,11 MB
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1408349930
Can two broken boys find their perfect home? By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is a gorgeously told, powerful story. Sam is only fifteen but he and his autistic older brother, Avery, have been abandoned by every relative he's ever known. Now Sam's trying to build a new life for them. He survives by breaking into empty houses when their owners are away, until one day he's caught out when a family returns home. To his amazement this large, chaotic family takes him under their wing - each teenager assuming Sam is a friend of another sibling. Sam finds himself inextricably caught up in their life, and falling for the beautiful Moxie. But Sam has a secret, and his past is about to catch up with him. Heartfelt storytelling, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Jennifer Niven.
Author : William Kamkwamba
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 33,42 MB
Release : 2015-02-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1101637420
Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
Author : William Sleator
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,53 MB
Release : 2005-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781417675678
For use in schools and libraries only. When his best friend dies in a plane crash, 16-year-old Ken has a ritual performed that will make him invulnerable, but soon learns that he had good reason to be suspicious of the woman he paid to lock his soul away.
Author : DC Pierson
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 21,84 MB
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307474623
A wildly original and hilarious debut novel about the typical high school experience: the homework, the awkwardness, and the mutant creatures from another galaxy. When Darren Bennett meets Eric Lederer, there's an instant connection. They share a love of drawing, the bottom rung on the cruel high school social ladder and a pathological fear of girls. Then Eric reveals a secret: He doesn’t sleep. Ever. When word leaks out about Eric's condition, he and Darren find themselves on the run. Is it the government trying to tap into Eric’s mind, or something far darker? It could be that not sleeping is only part of what Eric's capable of, and the truth is both better and worse than they could ever imagine.