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Thirteen-year-old Jennifer Nicole McGillicuddy, nicknamed Sweet Pickles, lives in the small riverside town of Anglers Cove, North Carolina-a place where most folks would assume not much ever happens. Or does it? With a natural curiosity and a talent for solving things, Sweet Pickles searches for mysteries in her sleepy little town. High on her list is the Beethoven Castle, an abandoned 1800s mansion rumored to be haunted, according to some of the townspeople who swear they've heard strange and eerie organ music coming from it around Halloween every year. She's determined to one day muster up the courage and find a way into the mansion to try and figure out who or what is behind the ghostly music. Just when she thinks that that's the only mystery in town, she learns that Thomas, one of her best friends, is being suspected of a crime she is certain he didn't commit. Along with her other bestie Deardra and their canine sidekicks, Buster and Tuck, she sets out to solve the mystery behind the unusual crime and to clear Thomas's name. Follow along with Sweet Pickles and her friends through the twists and turns as they unravel the clues in this fun-filled adventure in mystery solving.

When ten-year-old Richard moved to Salem, Massachusetts, he thought the worst thing he''d have to worry about would be fitting in at his new school. Instead, he was faced with a haunting that threatened to consume him completely. The only choice he thought would save him and his family was running away...but when it turns out that there''s no running or hiding from evil, it feels like he''s been driven into a corner. Now, with his new friend Harvey, there''s only one thing left to do: fight. The only problem is the enemy may be much bigger than any of them could have ever expected.

An Adventure Through the Tarot Major Arcana:Sixteen-year-ole Molly Adair would love to spend all her time in WarCraft Universe. On-line she is darkfire, a sexy wizard who fights dragons and saves kingdoms. In real life, she''s a chubby nerd with cut scars tracking up her arm, a knot in her stomach that won''t fo away, and a nightmare of plunging through screaming blackness that slams her awake every night. Her life totally sucks and Molly is sure it can''t get any worse...Until her parents die in a plane crash and a terrifying shadow begins to haunt her. A mysterious grandmother appears and whisks her away to Portland, Oregon, where a bizarre young man materializes in her bedroom, clicks a button on his smart phone and sends her screaming into the land of Damia.The kingdom is at war, a rogue dragon is terrorizing the courtryside, and the shadow continues to stalk close at her heels. A magical black cat and a gypsy''s promise are Molly''s only guides home.On her journey Molly experiences each of the tarot major arcana cards, beginning with The Fool, Chapter 0, and ending with The World, Chapter 21.

Hell is not what you think it isHell is a terraformed asteroid somewhere in the depths of space. It''s where Lucifer and the Mage Web send their most dangerous and uncontrollable demons and magic-users.And there is no escape from Hell, because every prisoner must pass through Hell''s Gate, which strips away every shred of their magic, trapping them there for eternity. Because in Hell there is no such thing as death.So when a demon from Hell kills the First Webmaster, the Web is shocked and terrified. Not only is this impossible, but the Web mages have jumped into enough futures to know that the murder of the First signals the beginning of the total destruction of the Mage Web.Asmodius, a black cat who is also a Web mage, jumps to Hell to find out how a demon could have escaped. And he never returns.Sick with grief, Molly Adair, a sixteen-year-old warrior mage, and her werewolf friend, Diana Andrusko, follow Molly''s friend and mentor into Hell and discover that their worst nightmare has come true.

An enchanting book about courage, new friendships, and the wonders of nature. "Pico and the Golden Lagoon" is a timeless tale of epic adventure.In the middle of her mail run, Pico''s plane runs out of fuel and she has to make a crash landing on an uncharted tropical island.  Is it deserted?  How will she get her plane back in the sky?  Join Pico as she discovers the charms of the island and finds the solution to her empty fuel tank, as well as learning a whole new way of looking at things along the way! With vibrant and playful illustrations and lilting storytelling, readers join Pico on an intriguing journey full of beauty and excitement. With an ecological undercurrent, this book of wonder is to be read over and over by young adventurers and their families.

"Eric!" The Emperor's voice reverberated around the room, forcing Eric's eyes toward the throne. His Father stared at him, wide-eyed, body ridged, his fair-colored skin a deep shade of red.Nothingever goes right for young Prince Eric Alexander; tyrant father, bullying olderbrother and isolated. The black sheep of the family, Eric, dreams of being thehero. Suddenly his world changes as he's taken from the castle and whisked awayto the legendary Vulcury. Learning that his family's empire is doomed, youngEric sets his path to do the impossible and save the empire. First, he mustlive through five deadly Events. The odds are against Eric in his quest. Onlywith the help of his Warlord-instructor, Shinichi, and his newfound friendsdoes Eric have a chance to survive."The First Event:Survival" is a riveting tale of self-discovery,heroism, and the enduring power of belief. Will Eric rise to the occasion andbecome the hero the moon Empire desperately needs, or will he succumb to thechallenges that lie ahead? Readers will be captivated by the fast-paced,action-packed story that explores themes of identity, destiny, and courage todefy the expectations. Join Eric on his journey of self-discovery and survivalin this captivating tale that will resonate with readers of all ages.

Richard, de diez años, espera muchas cosas cuando salga de Nueva York para mudarse con su padre recién casado en su nuevo hogar en Salem, Massachusetts. Lo único que no tiene en cuenta es despertar un antiguo mal en la casa que no se detendrá ante nada para llegar a él.Ahora, Richard tiene una elección que hacer: ¿qué está dispuesto a hacer para sobrevivir al mal del ático cuando nadie está dispuesto a creer que está siendo embrujado?Esta historia de suspenso y terror para preadolescentes es un gran ''libro para principiantes'', escrito con entusiasmo y encanto para aquellos con corazones que buscan aventuras.

Sometimes you have to believe you're stronger and smarter than you think!Like the famous frog, Kevin "Kermit" Greene's life isn't easy. The biggest bully in Middle School is demanding a fight with him. And being the quiet one in a loud, boisterous family, he's often overlooked. His whole world changes when two tiny, human-like creatures, appear before him. Thinking they're just annoying bugs, Kermit tries to brush them away and then realizes they're real. They tell him they're from a planet called Celabar and are seeking a green hermit who's been talked about in their history as the Earth creature who will save their kingdom from being destroyed. It takes them all a while to realize it's actually Kermit Greene they're looking for. Kermit agrees to travel with them back to their planet. Why not? His world is pretty miserable and he's never been chosen for anything.On Celabar, Kermit is the hero he's always wanted to be. But to be worthy of the praise he receives, he must come up with a plan to get rid of the giant bird the evil Devastators are using to control the people of Celabar so they can steal the hidden gold beneath the surface.Be sure to read The Hidden Moon series by J. S. Keim. The Hidden Moon, Return to the Hidden Moon, and Trouble on the Hidden Moon tell of the adventures of three boys who magically travel to a moon in outer space and how they and their two new moon friends, Nidar and Karna, work together to save the People of Light.

The Supermanitos are ready for an adventure but their friend doesn''t feel well. What should they do? Join them on their adventure about perseverance and hope. This book is in English and Spanish.

The winds of change are about to fill the sails of young Jack Drayton...A penniless man living on a barge on the Thames in 1903 London, Jack Drayton is unsure of where his life is heading. He''s trying to decide what to do next with himself, when he meets a peculiar stranger. Needing a ride to shore one evening, Jack hitches a ride from this stranger, who speaks, dresses, and behaves as though he''s stepped out of another era. After Jack helps the man escape a fracas in town, he tells Jack that he is in fact Black Juan Gaskara, an infamous pirate, and claims that he''s on the run for his life.Now, that would be all fine and good, except for the fact that the real Black Juan Gaskara would have to be over 112 years old; or better yet, dead.However, despite his disbelief, Jack is intrigued by the man. Especially when he learns of the treasure that he has apparently hidden on Peril Island, a place that only Black Juan knows the location of.Before Juan is murdered by decedents of the crew he double-crossed over the loot, he leaves Jack with a cryptogram that will reveal where the treasure is hidden. Suddenly it''s up to Jack to recover the treasure before Black Juan''s enemies - who wish to use it to set up a global crime empire - get their hands on it first. With his best friend Hector at his side, Jack must venture on the journey of a lifetime to find the treasure before Gaskara''s foes put an end to his search...and his life!