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Haunted Hospital (Orca Currents)
By Marty Chan. 2020
Xander thinks the George Wickerman Hospital would be the perfect setting for Spirits and Specters, a role-playing game where players…
go on “missions” to find evidence of paranormal activities. According to local legend, tuberculosis patients were used as test subjects in medical experiments that ended tragically, and their disfigured ghosts walk the hallways of this now-abandoned building. What better location to go ghost hunting? Even though they didn’t really believe the rumors, Xander and his friends soon begin to suspect that they are not alone. Is this place actually haunted by ghosts? Or something even more terrifying?Screech!: Ghost Stories from Old Newfoundland
By Charis Cotter. 2020
?Adapted from family stories told across Newfoundland and passed down over generations, these 10 spine-tingling tales traverse centuries and introduce…
readers to nooks and the Island's nooks and crannies. This spooky collection features black-and-white illustrations as well as traditional context on each story and the art of storytelling in Newfoundland.The Moon King
By Cara Kansala. 2020
***BEST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS 2020, PICTURE BOOKS*** When the magical Moon King tips over the night, it spills…
across the land and sea, and he seeks the help of animals big and small to collect the stars and return them to the sky. In this beautifully illustrated bedtime story, Cara Kansala weaves an enchanting fable destined to become a children’s classic—the perfect way to welcome the night and celebrate the wonder of dreams.Tales from Beyond the Brain
By Jeff Szpirglas, Steven P. Hughes. 2019
Ghostlight
By Kenneth Oppel. 2022
Gabe’s summer job scaring tourists with ghost stories turns terrifyingly real when he accidentally summons the spirit of a dead…
girl—and must join forces with her to protect the world of the living. A new story by award-winning author Ken Oppel for ages 10 and up.The story of the tragic death of sixteen-year-old Rebecca Strand and her lighthouse keeper father is just an elaborate tale Gabe tells tourists for his summer job on Toronto Island. Or so he thought. When his ghost tours awaken Rebecca’s spirit, Gabe is drawn into a world far darker than any ghost story he’s ever heard. Rebecca reveals that she and her father were connected to the Order, a secret society devoted to protecting the world from "the wakeful and wicked dead"—malevolent spirits like Viker, the ghost responsible for their deaths. But now the Order has disappeared and Viker is growing even stronger, and he’ll stop at nothing to wreak chaos and destruction on the living.Gabe and his friends—both living and dead—must find a way to stop Viker before they all become lost souls.Three Classic Franklin Stories, Vol. 1: Franklin in the Dark (25th Anniversary Edition), Franklin Says I Love You, and Franklin and the Thunderstorm
By Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark. 2011
p Three storybooks in one Meet the lovable turtle who inspired the beloved Franklin and Friends TV show …
p i Franklin in the Dark i In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions he is afraid of the dark This is particularly difficult for Franklin as he happens to be a turtle and the darkness he fears is of course inside his own shell Bravely with shell in tow he sets forth to seek help and in the course of his travels discovers a bird who is afraid of heights a polar bear who is afraid of the cold and even a hydrophobic duck In the end Franklin discovers that everybody even his own mother is afraid of something and his response to what he has learned is guaranteed to draw a smile p i Franklin Says I Love You i In this Franklin Classic Storybook our hero is a very lucky turtle He has the best friends the best little sister the best goldfish and of course the best mother But when he discovers that his mother s birthday is coming up he can t find the best present After giving it some serious thought Franklin decides to do everything for his mom On the morning of her birthday he takes her breakfast in bed makes a brooch draws a picture and cuts fresh flowers from the garden And then Franklin gives his mom a great big hug and says I love you which is of course the best gift of all p i Franklin and the Thunderstorm i In this Franklin Classic Storybook Franklin is afraid of thunderstorms When a storm approaches while he is playing at Fox s house a flash of lightning sends Franklin into his shell He refuses to come out even for snacks until his friends make him laugh with their tall tales about what causes storms And when Beaver explains what really causes thunder and lightning Franklin begins to feel much saferCurious George and the Sleepover
By H. A. Rey. 2017
When George is invited to his first sleepover, he is ready to go! It will be a wonderful time filled…
with fun, games, and special food, shared with his good friends. George packs everything he needs, but what he isn’t prepared for is how worried he feels. And when little monkeys get nervous, they can sometimes get into trouble . . . Can his friends help George overcome his unexpected bout of homesickness to save the sleepover? With art in the classic style of H. A. Rey and engaging text on a relatable childhood theme, this is the perfect read for bedtime or anytime!Three Grumpy Trucks
By Guy Parker-Rees, Todd Tarpley. 2018
Trucks need a time-out in this picture book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and…
Ten Tiny Toes) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can't Dance).Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired...and hot...and hungry.... They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown will keep them giggling!Survival (Remnants Series #13)
By K. A. Applegate. 2003
The Man
By Bram Stoker. 2012
Squire Stephen Norman, who was the Lord of the manor, presided over the feudal society of Normanstand. Squire Norman marries…
Margaret Rowly, the younger sister of his dear friend Squire Rowly, who was the squire of the neighbouring town. Wanting to produce an heir to recede him as the Squire of Normanstand, Squire Norman and Margaret decide to have a baby. While Margaret is expecting, Squire Norman eagerly anticipates the birth of his son. However, the baby ends up being a girl.The House Next Door
By P. J. Night. 2013
A new year means new frights for party guests at the Peterson home...It's New Year's Eve, and for the three…
Peterson sisters, that means their family's huge bash. Their house is the perfect place for a party--if you don't mind the drive. That's because the Petersons live way out at the edge of town, where there are no other houses for miles...except for the old one next door that's been abandoned for as long as anyone can remember. The Peterson girls have seen strange things going on at that house over years, but they've always been able to dismiss them. Until now. This New Year's Eve, the mysteries hidden in the house want to be discovered. And they won't be ignored any longer... This haunting tale is rated a Level 4 on the Creep-o-Meter.The Night World
By Mordicai Gerstein. 2015
A beautiful story about the secrets of nighttime and the beauty of dawn from Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, Mordicai Gerstein.Includes Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me…
functionality, where available.Book Description:One night, a little boy is awoken by his cat, Sylvie. Everyone in the house is sleeping, but outside, the Night World is wide awake!Beginning with a beautiful black-and-white palette, the shadows of the Night World come to life: lilies, sunflowers, rabbits, deer, and owls are all revealed as Sylvie and the boy explore the world outside his door. But the animals all know something new is coming--what could it be? Finally, in an explosion of color, the dawn arrives.The Lair of the White Worm
By Bram Stoker. 2013
American Adam Salton is contacted by his great uncle in England, who is trying to re-establish a relationship between the…
last two members of the family. Adam travels to Mercia, and quickly finds himself in the center of some inexplicable occurrences. The new heir to the Caswall estate, Edgar Caswall, appears to be making some sort of a mesmeric assault on a local girl. And a local lady, Arabella March, seems to be running a game of her own -- something strange, inexplicable, evil...Nighty Night, Little Green Monster
By Ed Emberley. 2013
Children will love this monsterously fun story, featuring die-cuts on every spread. With each turn of the page, readers reveal…
Little Green Monster's little yellow eyes, his little red mouth, and even a cute, tiny white monster tooth. Then, when the stars begin to appear, it's time for bed... so, nighty night, little yellow eyes. Nighty night, little red mouth. Nighty night, cute little white tooth. Sweet dreams!The Ghosts at the Movie Theater #9
By Dori Hillestad Butler, Aurore Damant. 2017
Edgar Award Winner Dori Hillestad Butler gives us the ninth title in her not-too-scary chapter book mystery series, The Haunted…
Library.Kaz are Claire are on the case again—this time, they're looking for Kaz's long-lost uncle! Their search takes them to a bakery and a movie theater. Along the way, they meet another kid ghost detective. Will Kaz and Claire be able to figure out what's going on?From the Trade Paperback edition.Night Buddies Go Sky High
By Jessica Love, Sands Hetherington. 2015
Young John Degraffenreidt and his red crocodile buddy, Crosley, show up at the Pineapple Cheesecake Factory and find Big Foot…
Mae lying on the floor, staring up at her Great Star Puzzle on the ceiling. Crosley only wants a new supply of pineapple cheesecakes, but what Mae points to on her ceiling will start the Night Buddies on a totally new fantasy adventure. A suspicious white dot has passed through the Corkscrew Constellation and is now moving underneath the Hound Dog Stars. Across the Borough, Crosley's brother Crenwinkle sees the same curious speck in the sky. It looks to be a long night for sleepyhead John, but thanks to the time spreader dingus with its sleep retardant setting, he gets right into their next escapade. Join the Night Buddies as they embark on another Program, this time taking them all the way into the stratosphere in their racing blimp.The Little General and the Giant Snowflake
By Matthea Harvey, Elizabeth Zechel. 2009
In this compelling tale for children and adults alike, the poet Matthea Harvey collaborates with artist Elizabeth Zechel to create…
a powerful, resonant allegory for these times of violent military solutions to global problems. In this compelling tale, there is a little general who heads an army called the Realists. Every day he and his troops practice battle formations while the Dreamers, the opposing army, play strange, peaceful games. The little general's soldiers include Sergeant Samantha, who is very tall and wishes the general would pay more attention to her, and Lieutenant Lyle, an imaginative fellow who always seems to get into trouble. One day the little general sees a giant snowflake hovering in his garden and realizes he is suffering from a disease of the imagination. He is ashamed and pretends not to see it, but eventually he discovers that everyone in his army has a similar problem. What magical message is the snowflake trying to bring to the general, and to the world? In a time of violent military solutions to global problems, this illustrated allegory by a leading poet has a particular, powerful resonance.Nine Magic Wishes
By Shirley Jackson. 1963
It begins on a most unusual day, when a blue sun rises in a green sky and dozens of balloons…
fly from every tree. And when a magician in a long black coat and a starry hat turns up, the sights become even stranger. The magician grants a lucky child nine wishes, each more marvelous than the last - an orange pony with a purple tail, a garden with candy flowers, a pocket-sized zoo, and other whimsical wonders.Master storyteller Shirley Jackson, author of the short-story classic "The Lottery," collaborated with artist Lorraine Fox to create this winsome picture book. Illustrated with brilliantly colored two-page spreads, this vivid fantasy will transport young readers to a world of enchantment.Doom Lake Holiday
By Tom Henighan. 2008
A mysterious white horse, a quirky parrot, a haunted house, an ancient curse, something frightening in the attic… A summer…
holiday turns into a nightmare when the Mallory family rents a shabby cottage in a remote corner of Ontario’s Rideau Lakes. Seventeen-year-old Chip Mallory and his sixteen-year-old sister Lee are persuaded to go along on "one last family vacation" with their parents before they get caught up in their own lives again. But when a great storm comes up, and the family moves to an island in the lake, all their technology can’t save them from an encounter with an ancient curse. Chip and Lee are drawn into a complex web of past and present; they struggle to make sense of these ancient mysteries, aided by a visiting anthropologist, a poor backwoods girl, and a beautiful young woman who lives on an island with her reclusive and powerful grandfather.Nightmares! The Sleepwalker Tonic
By Karl Kwasny, Kirsten Miller, Jason Segel. 2015
Nightmares! The Sleepwalker Tonic is the sequel to the hilariously scary New York Times bestselling novel Nightmares! by multitalented actor…
Jason Segel and bestselling author Kirsten Miller. You thought the nightmares were over? You better keep the lights on! Charlie Laird has a dream life. 1) He has a weirdo stepmom who runs an herbarium. 2) He lives in a purple mansion with a portal to the Netherworld. 3) Since they escaped from the Netherworld, he and his best friends have been sleeping like babies. But Charlie can't shake the feeling that something strange is afoot. Charlotte's herbarium used to be one of the busiest stores in Cypress Creek. Now her loyal following is heading to Orville Falls for their herbal potions. Weirder, though, Orville Falls is suddenly filled with . . . zombies? At least, they sure look like the walking dead. Rumor has it that no one's sleeping in Orville Falls. And Charlie knows what that means. Things are getting freaky again. Praise for the Nightmares! Series"Charlie Laird, who learns fear will eat you alive if you feed it, makes an impression, and...readers will want to accompany him again."--The New York Times Book Review"A touching comical saga...about facing things that go bump in the night."--US Weekly"Coraline meets Monsters, Inc. in this delightfully entertaining offering from actor [Jason] Segel and co-author [Kirsten] Miller."--Publishers Weekly"Comical antics, cartoonish spot illustrations, and creepy villains make for quite an entertaining read."--Booklist"Succeeds at scaring and amusing in equal measure . . . Sweet, charming, and imaginative."--Kirkus Reviews "An engaging and creative story...woven with a generous amount [of] humor."--VOYA"There's humor and a fairly high ick-factor."--School Library Journal"Cleverly crafted...This novel presents just the right mix of 'scary and humorous.'"--ILA Literacy DailyFrom the Hardcover edition.