Author: Brian Pinkney Publisher: Turtleback ISBN: 9780606192460 Category : Cartoons and comics Languages : en Pages :
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Wishing he could fly like his favorite superhero, Henry narrowly misses hitting a mysterious sparrow while riding his bike and suddenly takes to the air to tackle neighborhood troubles.
Author: J. Brian Pinkney Publisher: Paw Prints ISBN: 9781442011298 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Wishing he could fly like his favorite superhero, Henry narrowly misses hitting a mysterious sparrow while riding his bike and suddenly takes to the air to tackle neighborhood troubles.
Author: Rob Kidd Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781599615233 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 146
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Teenage stowaway Jack Sparrow and his band of hoodlums are on a mission to find the legendary Sword of Cortâes which will grant them unimaginable power, but first they have to survive the power of the sea, vicious pirates, and ancient curses.
Author: Victoria Piontek Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 1338167073 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 172
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A heart-expanding, magical debut from one of the most exciting new voices in the grand tradition of southern literature. “Wrapped in prose as mysterious and lovely as a southern breeze lies a story about loss that haunts, and the ghosts that help us heal. This story is a treasure.”—Natalie Lloyd, New York Times bestselling author of A Snicker of MagicSparrow doesn't have many friends. Some kids believe her house near the swamp is haunted. Others think there's something "unusual" about her.But Sparrow's not lonely -- she has a best friend who's always with her. He sits with Sparrow on her porch swing. He makes her smile by playing pranks in church. Yet Sparrow is the only one who can see him . . . because the Boy is a ghost.So when her mama passes away, Sparrow doesn't give up hope. After all, if the Boy can linger after death, then surely Mama can return as well.But the Boy has a secret of his own, one that Sparrow will need to uncover before the ghost will lead her to Mama. To solve the mystery, Sparrow joins forces with some unlikely allies -- Maeve and Johnny, siblings from a family of town outcasts --and Elena, a visiting child fortune-teller.With its loving depiction of small town life, and characters who feel like old friends, this magical debut will enchant you, dazzle you . . . and make you feel at home.
Author: James R Spring Publisher: Okie Poet ISBN: 9780692971932 Category : Languages : en Pages : 32
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The Adventure's of Little Sparrow is the series of poetry books to keep your kid's engaged from the playful words to the bold illustrations. This story about a young native boy- the boy rascal of early first nation's time whose adventures don't usually go as planned. With the help of an active imagination and tiny sense of fear Little Sparrow gets into one mischievous pickle after another. In this story we see Little Sparrow believe it's his time to show the tribe what he's made of. What that is we just don't know. ¬Your kid's can follow along and color in or outside the lines to bring the pages to life. It's sure to engage kids of all ages and instill a lifelong love of poetry. Come on this adventure and see what kind of roguery little Sparrow gets into...
Author: Jonny Lambert Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0744057736 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 23
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Journey through the forest with Huxley and Bluebird, and introduce your toddlers to the idea of friendship and sharing with others. Meet Huxley, the lovable and rather hungry bear. It is beginning to snow, which means it is almost time to hibernate. So Huxley, Bluebird, and their friends must set out to collect food to get them through the Winter. But Huxley is really hungry, and wants all the food to himself. Is there enough food for everyone? Follow Huxley and Bluebird on their adventure through the freezing forest to collect food for hibernation. With stunning illustrations by renowned artist Jonny Lambert, and an enchanting story, this picture book is perfect for adults and toddlers to share together. Huxley and the Bluebird teaches little ones vital life lessons about friendship and sharing with others, and gently introduces them to the idea of hibernation as well. So come and join the search with this magical bedtime story.
Author: R. K. J. Sprock Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: 164426143X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 520
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The Black Sparrow By: R. K. J. Sprock The Black Sparrow is a great adventure of hardships and tales of a young man coming into manhood in a land so much like our own but different in many ways. Read all about the mythical creatures of many origins and a power in the land that provides for all.
Author: Mary Doria Russell Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 0345510887 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 450
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A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly “Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.”—The Dallas Morning News “[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.”—USA Today
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