Disneyland Hostage


Book Description

On a trip to California with her aunt, Liz Austen becomes involved with Latin American terrorists.




The Disneyland Book of Lists


Book Description

The Disneyland Book of Lists offers a new way to explore six decades of Disneyland® history. Hundreds of fascinating lists cover the past and present and feature everything from the park’s famous attractions, shops, restaurants, parades, and live shows to the creative artists, designers, characters, and performers who have made Disneyland® the world’s most beloved theme park. Inside the pages of this fun- and fact-filled book you will find: • 13 of Walt Disney’s Disneyland® Favorites • 32 Signs and Structures Reminding of Disneyland’s® Past • A Dozen Scary Moments on Disneyland® Attractions • 47 Disneyland® Parades • 18 Secrets in the Haunted Mansion • 30 Jokes from the Jungle Cruise • 25 Special Events You May Not Have Heard Of • 15 Urban Legends • 123 Celebrity Guests • 26 Attractions and Exhibits with the Longest Names • 11 Movies Based on Disneyland® Attractions • A Dozen World Records Set at Disneyland® In addition to lists created by author Chris Strodder (The Disneyland® Encyclopedia), the book will include lists from celebrities, Disneyland® experts and historians, Disneyland® Imagineers and designers, and other current and former Disneyland® employees. People have been making lists since Biblical times (think Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, compiled 2,100 years ago), and to this day various top tens, hit parades, and bucket lists chronicle every aspect of our lives. But until now, no book has used lists to categorize all the diverse elements in Disneyland®. Fun, fascinating, factual, and sixty years in the making, The Disneyland® Book of Lists is the only Disneyland® book of its kind.




Unmasking Of Ksan, The Mm


Book Description

"The theft of a valuable mask brings sorrow to Dawn's people. Determined to recover it, she turns to Graham for help and together they begin a search that plunges them into suspense and danger. The rugged mountains and surging rivers of northern British Columbia are the backdrop to an adventure you will never forget."--Back cover.







Terrorists and Terrorism


Book Description

In this invaluable book, kids will learn about thee troublesome current events that plague our world today in a way that these young readers can understand and learn to express their questions and opinions. This knowledge and the ability to become part of the dialogue of what is going on today is extremely reassuring to young minds. Who? And why? That's what all kids want to know. Carole Marsh makes it easy to not only make sense of the madness, but also benefit from being able to use this information as a base for further learning.




Escape from Big Muddy


Book Description

Eric Wilson has done it again -- he's written a turbo-charged adventure mystery that will more than satisfy his legions of young fans. In this, the nineteenth Tom and Liz Austen mystery, Liz Austen is plunged into a deadly world of biker gangs, kidnapping and International smuggling. And imagine: it all starts in rural Saskatchewan.




Code Red at the Supermall


Book Description

One of a series of mystery, adventure and horror stories. When Tim and Liz Austen travel to visit their grandmother and cousin, little do they know what awaits them.




The New Republic of Childhood


Book Description

This critical guide to Canadian children's literature in English has been largely rewritten to take account of the enormous output of Canadian children's books since 1975. There is new emphasis on realistic fiction, fantasy, and picture-books.




Disneyland Hostage


Book Description

On a trip to California with her aunt, Liz Austen becomes involved with Latin American terrorists.




Lost Treasure Of Casa Loma


Book Description

Was it really the butler who did it? Or maybe it was the snoopymaid? Tom Austen and his sister Liz have just arrived at Casa Loma, the famouscastle in central Toronto. There to solve a mysterious disappearance and find alost treasure, the two young detectives discover that the old castle holds moresecrets than even they had bargained for. With plenty of suspects to keep readers guessing right to theend of this gripping mystery, The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma deliversaction and adventure along with a painless hit of Canadian history.