"Who Could That Be at This Hour?"

Author: Lemony Snicket
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316225029
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Before the Baudelaires became orphans, before he encountered A Series of Unfortunate Events, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket was a boy discovering the mysteries of the world. In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldn't have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume.

"Who Could That Be at This Hour?"

Author: Lemony Snicket
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0316225029
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135

When Did You See Her Last?

Author: Lemony Snicket
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 1443401978
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
The suspiciously successful second volume in the #1 New York Times bestselling series In the fading town of Stain’d-by-the-Sea, young apprentice Lemony Snicket has a new case to solve when he and his chaperone are hired to find a missing girl. Is the girl a runaway? Or was she kidnapped? Was she seen last at the grocery store? Or could she have stopped at the diner? Is it really any of your business? These are all the wrong questions. Praise for “WHO COULD THAT BE AT THIS HOUR?”: A New York Times Notable Children’s Book of 2012 A Kirkus Best of 2012 selection “Will thrill fans of the author’s earlier works and have even reluctant readers turning pages with the fervor of seasoned bookworms. A must-have.” SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review) “Fans of the Series of Unfortunate Events will be in heaven." KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review) “Full of Snicket's trademark droll humor and maddeningly open-ended, this will have readers clamoring for volume two.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) “Full of Snicket's characteristic wit and word play . . . this book belongs in all collections.” VOYA (starred review) Praise for “WHEN DID YOU SEE HER LAST?”: “The author's trademark wit and talent for sustaining suspense make this fast-paced, noir mystery a fun choice for kids who enjoy a good whodunit.” SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL “Snicket introduces a sometimes charming, more often alarming cast of characters...all of whom keep the pages turning. The droll young Snicket makes a perfect presenter as he careens from difficulty to difficulty, yet always with his eye on the ball.” BOOKLIST

Shouldn't You Be In School?

Author: Lemony Snicket
Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont
ISBN: 1743582870
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187

Book Description
Do you smell smoke? Young apprentice Lemony Snicket is investigating a case of arson but soon finds himself enveloped in the ever-increasing mystery that haunts the town of Stain’d-by-the-Sea. Who is setting the fires? What secrets are hidden in the Department of Education? Why are so many school children in danger? Is it all the work of the notorious villain Hangfire? How could you even ask that? What kind of education have you had? Maybe you should be in school.

The Dark

Author: Lemony Snicket
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 1443417963
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Lazlo is afraid of the dark. It hides in closets and sometimes sits behind the shower curtain, but mostly it lives in the basement. One night, when Lazlo’s nightlight burns out, the dark comes to visit him in his room. “Lazlo,” the Dark says. “I want to show you something.” And so Lazlo descends the basement stairs to face his fears and discover a few comforting facts about the mysterious presence with whom all children must learn to live. Beautifully rendered with sympathy and wit, this first collaboration between Snicket and Klassen offers a fresh take on a universal childhood experience.

The Lump of Coal

Author: Lemony Snicket
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061965146
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46

Book Description
Forget Frosty the Snowman or Ruldolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The next great holiday hero is a small, flammable chunk of barbecue fodder. He's impeccably dressed, he's terribly grumpy, and he's looking for a holiday miracle. It's unmistakably Snicket - here's the opening line: This holiday season is a time for stoytelling, and whether you are hearing the story of a candelabra staying lit for more than a week, or a baby born in a barn without proper medical supervision, these stories often feature miracles.

The Little Engine That Could

Author: Watty Piper
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101549890
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 55

Book Description
"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..." Discover the inspiring story of the Little Blue Engine as she makes her way over the mountain in this beloved classic—the perfect gift to celebrate the special milestones in your life, from graduations to birthdays and more! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for over ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of the little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.

Verity

Author: Colleen Hoover
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 153872474X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295

Book Description
Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Too Late and It Ends With Us. #1 New York Times Bestseller · USA Today Bestseller · Globe and Mail Bestseller · Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn’t expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.

If He Had Been with Me

Author: Laura Nowlin
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402277849
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
If he had been with me everything would have been different... I wasn't with Finn on that August night. But I should've been. It was raining, of course. And he and Sylvie were arguing as he drove down the slick road. No one ever says what they were arguing about. Other people think it's not important. They do not know there is another story. The story that lurks between the facts. What they do not know—the cause of the argument—is crucial. So let me tell you...

Greenglass House

Author: Kate Milford
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544052706
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 389

Book Description
A rambling old smuggler's inn, a strange map, an attic packed with treasures, squabbling guests, theft, friendship, and an unusual haunting mark this smart mystery in the tradition of the Mysterious Benedict Society books. Illustrations.