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THINGS THAT GO BARK IN THE PARKWHO ARE THE HOUNDS OF HECK AND WHY ARE THEY CHASING STEVE BRICKWALD?The good news is that Wonder Hill amusement park is finally going to open. Everyone in Ms. Cosgrove''s fifth grade class is excited when millionaire Roland Hill gives them a special invitation to check out its fabulous rides before it officially opens to the public. The bad news is: Wonder Hill is haunted!Even howling ghost dogs don''t seem so terrible, though, when they kidnap bully Stevie Brickwald. Frankly, Danny Keegan and his unusual friends C.D. Bitesky, Howie Wolfner, and Frankie and Elisa Stein don''t miss Stevie (and his famous pulverizing punch) one bit. But they''re the ones who can find him.Stevie''s disappearance is tied to the forces now imprisoning his classmates in Wonder Hill. Unless the Fifth Grade Monsters can get to the bottom of the mystery, their whole class is doomed.WELCOME TO P.S. 13 and the crazy classroom of THE FIFTH GRADE MONSTERS!

Force and Scout thought they had seen everything!When Scout, an opinionated Locator Fairy, discovers the existence of a creature with a strange signature, she calls upon her favourite Gatherer, Force, to capture the creature for relocation. The pair soon discovers that six children have gone missing in the past six months, and if the creature didn''t change its method of operation, another child would be taken within the next couple of days.In their race to prevent the creature from taking its next victim and discovering the location of the missing children, Force''s and Scout''s normal routine will be turned upside down and inside out. The rules that usually apply to capturing the creatures will not work on this type of monster and Scout finds herself trapped alongside the children she is trying to release. Their hopes for being saved rest completely on the shoulders of Force and a group of twelve year old children who are friends with the creature''s latest victim.But will it be enough?

An inventor and an assistant undertaker against all the spirits in the HollowsQuinn dreams of leaving his dreary job at his mother''s funeral home for a life of adventure. His half-sister Zora plans to prove what a brilliant scientist she is--and settle a secret grudge. Together, they set out to fight the spirits that have roamed the Hollows ever since the Great Wakening.As Zora and Quinn hunt by night in the graveyards and forests of what was once Old Appalachia, they clash with one another and compete against a mysterious rival. But when a shadowy cult and an ancient, otherworldly enemy start trying to murder them, the young spirit-hunters must scramble to uncover the hidden past of the Hollows and dig up long-buried family skeletons.If Zora and Quinn fail, they''ll find worse things waiting for them in the dark.A spooky steampunk Young Adult novel for fans of Stranger Things, Ghostbusters, and Neil Gaiman

The day Opal observes her boyfriend locking lips with a gorgeous blonde is the day her life goes to pot. People turn to ash before her eyes then her parents move the family into a creepy house left to them in a will from her great uncle. In the house objects start disappearing and a a sleek black creature saves her from a bolt of lightning meant to kill her. She feels her mind is sinking into insanity except everything seems so real and more absurd than the vampire shows she watches. She surmises her imagination must be defective.Meanwhile Nova -- the sorceress -- keeper of night magic and the mother of Bloodseekers is sinking Earth into a thick cloud covered darkness. Each day colder than the next and the Slayers still haven't found Agate the empath. Without her they can't destroy every Bloodseekers on Earth or stop the inky blackness from taking over and feeding Nova's night magic until the light is gone forever. Even the unique witches they have ties with can’t stop her without the seventh Slayer.Can the Slayers reunite all supernaturals and find Agate to defeat the dark forces and save humanity?

Is this the end of life as we know it?Cameron never believed in the reality of his mother''s visions until he found himself living in one. The terror of his situation was nothing compared to what was still to come. Protecting the one he loves most becomes of the utmost importance, even if that culminates in the ultimate sacrifice - his death.Tianna, a Locator Fairy, is surprised by the arrival of a reaper on her doorstep. She is horrified to discover the soul of a human hangs in the balance. With her spear in hand and helmet placed securely on her head, she flies to the highest spot in her area to send out a distress call.Rochelle believes dealing with a phantasm will be a simple mission. Classified as a level five, she sees no reason why she shouldn''t be home by the weekend. Unaware of other forces at work, Rochelle soon finds herself thrust into a situation that has the potential to bring her to her knees. For the first time ever, she will require assistance to deal with a personal tragedy, secure the safety of a phantasm and discover where the real threat to humanity lies.

Is their Queen really going to sacrifice one of their own?Briella, a Locator Fairy obsessed with fashion, discovers a vampire has entered their domain. She quickly gets in contact with her Gatherer, April, to report the threat.When April finds herself face to face with the creature, she is suddenly thrust into a world of death and despair. After being ordered by her superiors not to interfere with the vampire''s plans, April is torn between her duty to capture all creatures that pose a threat to the human race, and following the orders given to her by the Queen. Surely Queen Adair didn''t expect her to twiddle her thumbs while hundred of humans are slaughtered. What is the Queen playing at?Something terrible is coming for one of her friends. Could she live with herself if she does nothing to stop it?

Humanity is in danger of extinction...and it all started in a small Spanishvillage. In every corner of the world, the mystery behind the mass fatalitiesremains at the forefront of everyone''s mind. In the latest volume, a strange manclaims to know the origin behind humanity''s demise. Who is this man, and howwill he change the fate of the world?!

Ancient and secretive, Marble Manor isn''t where Stanley Crankshaw would have chosen to spend his summer holidays. It''s not the hidden rooms or the mysterious things lurking in jars that bother him most. It''s not even the strange smells and watchful eyes that follow him around. It''s the fear of what has really happened to the house''s owner, Mr Archibald Marble. And if, as Stanley soon suspects, there is a terrible darkness at the heart of Marble Manor, will the house share enough of its secrets to help him fight back?

What happens when you become neighbors with a MONSTER? Maggie Monroe loves living in the City of Humans - she loves her school, she has lots of friends, and her family lives in a lovely human house. But when Maggie''s Dad gets a new job in the City of Monsters, her family has to move so he can be closer to work! Maggie is very upset about leaving her friends behind...and to make matters worse, she''s heard that monsters have glowing green skin and long black hair! Imagine that! Convinced that they are moving to a dangerous and scary place, Maggie is determined to never cross paths with a monster. EVER. But when a real, live, monster comes knocking at Maggie''s door, curiosity gets the best of her... A slightly spooky story with an important message about not judging others by their appearance! Young readers will love the colorful illustrations, and parents and caregivers will enjoy fostering meaningful conversations about the moral of the story.

The #1 New York Times bestselling series that started with Stalking Jack the Ripper and Hunting Prince Dracula continues its streak in this third bloody installment with another infamous historical figure - the enigmatic escape artist Houdini.

A thrilling battle of wits between girl and goblin in snow covered Athens...'Never forget how devious a Kallikantzaros can be. It will try to snatch Mirtoula. It will keep trying until it has her. And if it succeeds you'll never see your sister again.'11-year old Fotinoula doesn't believe her grandfather when he warns her about the Christmas goblins. After all, the Kallikantzaroi were just an old Greek myth. Creatures with blood-red eyes didn't really climb up from the underworld during the Twelve Days of Christmas to steal little children, and certainly not in a busy city like Athens.But Fotinoula soon discovers that some folktales have more truth to them than others. With her father away at sea and only an old book for guidance, she must summon up all her courage and problem-solving skills to save her little sister from one of these hideous creatures. In the process she comes to realise just how much her sister means to her.This touching story weaves together Greek customs, music, food and history to bring alive a fascinating culture and a rather creepy festive folktale.A great story for 9-12 year olds or any lover of a scary story with heart.

The sign over the covered antique mirror said DO NOT TOUCH. Twelve-year-old Nora wished she had listened.

In order to save his uncle, Malachi is forced to summon Santa Muerte, the deity of death. He offers a year of his life in exchange for her help. With his soul on the line, he must do her bidding, to regain his freedom.