A riotousy funny and deeply personal story of wonder, discovery and friendship, full of eccentric characters and fantastical adventures, by one of America's best-loved authors. When David falls ill his tough old Aunt Annie offers to tutor him, and he soon grows fond of The Gawgon, as he nicknames her because of her resemblance to the terrifyuing Gawgon Medusa of Greek myth. Together they embark on exciting imaginary adventures rescuing King Tut's treasure, scaling mountains and outwitting master criminals.

A short story influenced by classic American folk-horror tales, in which a small boy Tom meets the devil in the woods. This was an experimental and fun piece for me to write, and I hope you enjoy it.

Simeon prepares to begin the revolution, as Nicholas races towards the city to warn him that the rebellions plans are known.It’s been a year since the initial outbreak of the zombie apocalypse, and for the survivors in the suburbs of Philadelphia, everything is about to change. When a mysterious man shows up at the gate of their safe zone, proclaiming to have “a product of vital interest and importance”, more than a few residents wanted answers, including Connor. Venturing to the nearby Chemcorp facility, survivors throughout the region gather and are introduced to a chemist named Abe Morrow . . . and to a product that would change everything.

the story is about a friend of the protagonist getting a bet that they cannot win the hunger games. He gets the protagonist to Join and after some strange events is sucked in the game. The book will appeal to many teens and yong adults ages 8-24. 11/2 reddit.com I will host a IAMA on my two books see you there!This book is a fan fiction novel about minecraft a voxel based game popular among 27,659,254 people as of 9/3/14. On minecraft a multiplayer mini game is often played that is based off of the hunger games in which players fight to the death by receiving tools from supply crates scattered throughout the map. After the time is up all players are teleported to the middle for a Deathmatch. The story itself is about a friend of the protagonist getting a bet that they cannot win the hunger games. He gets the protagonist to Join and after some strange events is sucked in the game. The book will appeal to many teens and yong adults ages 8-24

A tale of preteen twin boys doing what they do best, getting into mischief. While at their summer cottage on the lake they find a project that stretches their imagination. They find the boredom of their school vacation turns out to be an adventure that will get them into trouble with the usual valuable lessons of life.Through iconic and oft-reproduced works, American realist Edward Hopper (1882-1967) gained widespread recognition as the artist who gave visual form to the anonymity, isolation and (perhaps) boredom, loneliness and stagnation of twentieth century American life. This collection of short fiction takes nine Hopper canvases and imagines a narrative beyond the frame of each ‘still life’ presented therein. Just as filmmakers like Sam Mendes or Wim Wenders were energised by Hopper’s tableux to introduce temporal and spatial motion to moments frozen in time, so too will this suite of stories take the reader on a journey through the interwar and later years of Hopper’s women. Their lives anything but still, with experiences transcending the cultural and historical constraints of their all-too-human condition, these works of painterly prose invite the reader to enter and explore the worlds conjured by Hopper’s art in text.

When so much is lost how does one to have the strength to move on? At seventeen Lauren was prepared for yet another year of school. Then asteroids hit, killing all of those she knew except for a few other teens from her neighborhood. Joining forces with her classmate Aaron, they work together on the journey in the hopes of finding more people that are alive.When so much is lost how does one to have the strength to move on? At seventeen Lauren was prepared for yet another year of school. Then asteroids hit, killing all of those she knew except for a few other teens from her neighborhood. Joining forces with her classmate Aaron, they work together on the journey in the hopes of finding more people that are alive. On the way, threats of starvation, illness, and freezing to death don’t compare to the danger of Dean Manson. Manson is an ex-con out for revenge against Aaron. With so much working against them these teens fight for everything even if it means denying their feelings just for the chance to see a new day.

Making Mars is the story of Dirk, a kid who applies his additive manufacturing, robotics, and programming expertise to survive on Mars.Making Mars is the story of Dirk, a kid who applies his additive manufacturing, robotics, and programming expertise to survive on Mars. After 100 years of terraforming, Mars is barely habitable. Dirk leaves his life in Hawaii and heads to Mars to help with the building of the Space Elevator that will transform the logistics of Martian life. However, the job is less straightforward than he expected - when not busy at the Crane Farm, managing deliveries of Space Elevator parts, (and narrowly escaping being crushed by stray packages hurling toward him at 3000 miles an hour) the mysterious operations of the local bureaucrats make his life difficult. Forced to use all of his making, hacking and parkour skills to stay one step ahead, he formulates a plan of his own to make life on Mars more fun. Unfortunately, the idea has unforeseen, and devastating, consequences. Will Dirk and his friends be able to fabricate a solution before it is too late? Inspire the budding STEM expert in your life with this exciting adventure that demonstrates the utility of developing an engineering mind and skill set in every chapter.

Delmore Schwartz, the most influential critic in postwar America, wrote of Patrick O'Brian's first novel Testimonies: "A triumph...drawn forward by lyric eloquence and the story's fascination, [the reader] discovers in the end that he has encountered in a new way the sphinx and the riddle of existence itself." Schwartz' imagination was fired by this sinister tale of love and death set in Wales, a timeless story with echoes of Thomas Hardy and Mary Webb. Joseph Pugh, sick of Oxford and of teaching, decides to take some time off to live in a wild and beautiful Welsh farm valley. There he falls physically ill and is nursed back to health by Bronwen Vaughn, the wife of a neighboring farmer. Slowly, unwillingly, Bronwen and Pugh fall in love; and while that word is never spoken between them, their story is as passionate and as tragic as that of Vronsky and Anna Karenina.

To put down the rebellion the Confederation creates against all conventions, the manipulants, shapeshifters. Now it is time for Bleak’s first mission.This 10,000 word novelette is the prequel to ‘Bleak – The story of a shapeshifter.’Bleak is a manipulant human clone, a shapeshifter. He and his kind are considered an abomination, unless… In putting down the rebellion the Confederation military develops the perfect spies. Creating, against all conventions on human cloning, the manipulants, shapeshifters. Now, with the rebel space fleet on the run it is time for Bleak’s first mission. This 10,000 word novelette is the prequel to ‘Bleak – The story of a shape shifter.’

When a harrowing storm forces their ship aground, and having been abandoned by their crew, a Swiss family—a pastor, his wife, and their two sons—is forced to survive on a deserted tropical island. Using supplies from the abandoned ship, the intrepid family builds a rewarding new life and triumphs over a hostile and unknown land. First published in 1812, The Swiss Family Robinson was inspired by Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, and was intended to instruct author Johann David Wyss’s sons about the Christian faith, family values, and self-reliance. In the more than two centuries since its publication, The Swiss Family Robinson has been translated and reprinted numerous times, and has been adapted for comics, television and film. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Cynthia Voigt crafts a novel about discovery, perspective, and the meaning of home—all through the eyes of an affable and worried little mouse. Fredle is an earnest young fellow suddenly cast out of his cozy home behind the kitchen cabinets—into the outside. It's a new world of color and texture and grass and sky. But with all that comes snakes and rain and lawnmowers and raccoons and a different sort of mouse (field mice, they're called) not entirely trustworthy. Do the dangers outweigh the thrill of discovery? Fredle's quest to get back inside soon becomes a wild adventure of predators and allies, of color and sound, of discovery and nostalgia. And, as Fredle himself will come to understand, of freedom. From the Hardcover edition.

No one takes Spencer Zumbro seriously when he tried to warn his classmates about the mysterious things prowling the halls and classrooms of Welcher Elementary School. But when he sees Marv, the janitor, going after one of the creatures with a vacuum, he knows he's not the only one who can see them. With the help of his new friends, Daisy, Spencer has to find out what the janitors know. The children's search uncovers the magic taking place behind the scenes of their seemingly ordinary school, where a battle is being waged for the minds of the students. Who can be trusted—and can Spencer and Daisy protect their school and possibly the world? 

Time is running out for the people of Aazronia. Besieged by abominations, Magistrate Marcus flees to the druid homeworld to seek the help of the Druid Mother. He must battle his way past the rabid infestation that blocks his path to safety. As he prepares to retake his home, his only thoughts lie with the thousands of Aazronians that lay dying in their homes.With Magistrate Marcus leading his men as they tried to repel the attackers of his beloved Aazronians, their exhaustion was apparent. Their magic diminished as they weakened through fatigue – the abomination army was strong, but the Aazronians needed to be stronger. As the Magistrate called on the Medallion of Justice around his neck to intensify, it lit up – his Storm Wizard magic was now at its strongest; the arc of electricity which raced through the air headed in the several directions it was needed, doing the necessary eliminations amongst gratifying explosions.As the Wizard Legion rallied around one another, they fought on – they were desperate to protect the portal for as long as they were able. Suddenly Marcus received a mind message from Gwin – they were to return; the portal was to be opened. Marcus led his Legion toward the safety of the Druids – but would they be successful? Would there be more lives lost on their journey?Reviewed by Goodreads. 4 stars."This short story was very enjoyable – a fast paced, action packed piece of writing with lots of creatures, wizards and magic interspersed – a quick and easy read. I have no hesitation in recommending it to lovers of scifi and fantasy." -Brenda

The life of a twelve-year-old boy takes a dramatic turn when he discovers an ancient hourglass that can take its holder through time. The factual owners of the artifact turn him into slavery in ancient Egypt. The adventure takes him to the midst of a Chinese winter of modern days and further to the future where Earth is greatly affected by global warming.First secret . . . First kiss . . . First time travel . . .The life of Billy Somers, an ordinary twelve-year-old boy from an ordinary school, takes a dramatic turn amid the ruins of an old castle, where he discovers an ancient hourglass that possesses the power to take its owner through time. Little does he know that an ancient clan of priests, calling themselves “Librarians,” has been looking for that artifact and is now after Billy to get it back. The Librarians see the history of mankind as a book divided into chapters by major historical events, and the sole purpose of their life is to control these events. Billy’s initial thrill and excitement give place to horror and despair when, betrayed by his longtime friend and childhood affection, he is sent into slavery in ancient Egypt. Unexpected help comes from a stranger. Eventually, Billy learns that this stranger is pursuing his own agenda and Billy is just a pawn in his game. Can this man be trusted?From the burning heat of ancient Egypt to the bone-chilling cold of a modern Chinese winter, the adventure takes Billy to the final chapter of human history where Earth is greatly affected by global warming. Will Billy find his way home? Will he see his parents and friends again? Will everything remain unchanged when he gets back?

BEFORE THE MAN BECAME THE LEGEND. BEFORE THE BOY BECAME THE MAN. MEET BOND. JAMES BOND. As the sun blazes over the Caribbean island of Lagrimas Negras, its bloodthirsty ruler is watching and waiting. Criminals come here to hide, with blood on their hands and escape on their minds. On the mainland, in the quiet town of Tres Hermanas, ex-flying ace Jack Stone leaves his son and daughter in the company of James Bond. But a gang of thieves lies in ambush – they want Stone's precious safe, and will kill for its contents. James embarks on a deadly chase through the Mexican jungle. On this terrifying trail of greed and betrayal, only danger is guaranteed... Survival is not. The first five books and companion novel in the series are written by Charlie Higson, with the rest being written by Steve Cole. The series consists of the following titles; 1. SilverFin 2. Blood Fever 3. Double or Die 4. Hurricane Gold 5. By Royal Command 6. Shoot to Kill 7. Heads You Die 8. Strike Lightning 9. Red Nemesis