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Psychic animals: a fascinating investigation of paranormal behavior
By Dennis Bardens. 1987
The seed who was afraid to be planted
By Anthony DeStefano. 2020
Safe and cozy where he is, a tiny seed wants to remain in the drawer where he lives happily with…
other seeds. But one day the gardener who lives in the mansion takes him from his drawer and plants him in the ground. Faced with his biggest fear, the seed undergoes a miraculous experience that changes his life forever. Beautifully written in simple but delightful verse, The Seed Who Was Afraid to Be Planted reminds us all that no matter how small or scared we may be, God has great plans for us-plans even more wonderful than we can imagineThe ghostly carousel: delightfully frightful poems (Carolrhoda Picture Books)
By Calef Brown. 2018
Poetry and tales (Library of America Edgar Allan Poe Edition #1)
By Edgar Allan Poe, Patrick F. Quinn. 1984
Collection of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry and tales presented chronologically to showcase his development as a writer. Includes the five…
scenes from "Politian," his one attempt at drama. Edited by Patrick F. Quinn. 1984Long way down
By Jason Reynolds. 2017
A novel in verse. Fifteen-year-old Will sets out to avenge his brother Shawn's fatal shooting. As he proceeds, Will encounters…
several ghosts in the elevator that reveal truths about their way of life. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2017Delilah's daughters: A Novel
By Angela Benson. 2014
Delilah Monroe and her husband Rocky always dreamed of their three daughters making it big as a musical trio. After…
Rocky's death, Delilah's determination is even stronger. But the daughters find that the price of fame might be more than they're willing to give. 2014Haunted party (Holiday Books: Halloween Ser.)
By Iza Trapani. 2009
Halloween night
By Brandon Dorman, Marjorie Dennis Murray, Marjorie D. Murray. 2008
Loosely based on "The Night Before Christmas," this rhyming story tells of a group of animals, monsters, and witches who…
prepare such a frightening Halloween party that their expected trick-or-treaters all run away. For grades 2-4Rumble
By Ellen Hopkins. 2014
Matthew Turner doesn't have faith in anything. Not in family, which is falling apart after his younger brother's suicide. Not…
in friends who turn their backs. Not in a creator who lets bad things happen. No matter what his girlfriend Hayden says about faith and forgiveness, there's no way he will forgive those he blames. He's decided to "live large and go out with a huge bang". But when a horrific event plunges Matt into a dark place, he hears a rumble that wakes him up. For junior and senior high readers. UnratedBedtime at the swamp
By Macky Pamintuan, Kristyn Crow. 2008
Upon hearing a swamp monster's splashing, rumbling approach, a boy hides in a tree, where he is soon joined by…
his sister, brother, two cousins, and even the monster itself, until Ma arrives to bring them all home to bed. For grades K-3The Year's best fantasy and horror: eighteenth annual collection (Year's Best Fantasy and Horror)
By Ellen Datlow, James Frenkel, Kelly Link, Gavin J. Grant. 2005
Some forty works of fiction and poetry published in 2004 by Peter Straub, Alice Hoffman, Chuck Palahniuk, and others. Editors'…
yearly overview of the genre includes sections on comics and graphic novels, anime and manga, music, and the media. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004The Year's best fantasy and horror: sixteenth annual collection (Year's Best Fantasy and Horror)
By Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling, James Frenkel. 2003
Thirty-nine stories, one essay, and thirteen poems from fairy tales to gothic horror by such authors as James Frenkel, Jeffrey…
Ford, Terry Dowling, Neil Gaiman, and Elizabeth Hand. Includes overview of 2002's works in this genre and list of honorable mentions. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003The year's best fantasy and horror: twelfth annual collection (Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Ser.)
By Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling. 1999
Collection of thirty-eight stories and eight poems covering a range from fairy tales to gothic horror. Authors include: Kelly Link,…
Stephen King, Jane Yolen, Steven Millhauser, Jorge Luis Borges, Peter Straub, Charles de Lint, Ilan Stavans, and A.S. Byatt. 1999Under my hijab
By Hena Khan, Aaliya Jaleel. 2019
A young Muslim girl observes how the women in her life wear their hijabs and hair in unique and creative…
ways. She considers how one day she will express her own style. For grades K-3. 2019After the events of William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, a New Hope (DB 77244), Luke Skywalker and friends retreat to…
the ice planet Hoth. Darth Vader schemes to destroy them, but Luke begins training with Yoda, a reclusive Jedi master. In Cloud City, deception awaits Luke's compatriots. 2014Han Solo, entombed in carbonite at the end of The Empire Striketh Back (DB 79153), is artwork in the lair…
of Jabba the Hutt. Luke Skywalker and his band conspire to release Han. They then head to Endor, where they enlist the assistance of the native Ewoks. 2014William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, a new hope (William Shakespeare's Star Wars #4)
By Ian Doescher. 2013
The story of Star Wars: Episode IV; a New Hope told in the format of a Shakespearean play. Luke Skywalker…
purchases two droids, one of which carries a secret message from a captured princess. They draw Luke into a battle with the Empire. Young adult appeal. Some violence. Bestseller. 2013The golden ghost (A Stepping Stone Book Series)
By Marion Dane Bauer. 2011
Delsie and her friend Todd ride their bikes to an old cement mill, where they discover that someone is staying…
in one of the abandoned houses nearby--and Delsie encounters a golden ghost dog. For grades 2-4. 2011A family of poems: my favorite poetry for children
By Caroline Kennedy, Jon J. Muth. 2005
Treasury of Caroline Kennedy's best-loved childhood verses about animals, seasons, adventures, and bedtime. Features familiar classics by Shakespeare, Basho, Emily…
Dickinson, Robert Frost, and Ogden Nash as well as contemporary works by Nikki Giovanni, Jack Prelutsky, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Kennedy's mother, Jacqueline Bouvier, among many. For grades 4-7. 2005You read to me, I'll read to you: very short scary tales to read together (Megan Tingley Books)
By Mary Ann Hoberman. 2007
Rhyming tales for Halloween or anytime you want to read about scary creatures such as mummies, witches and broomsticks, skeletons,…
dinosaurs, dragons and knights, or zombies. Also includes tales about trick-or-treating. For beginning readers or a child and adult to read together. For grades K-3. 2007