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Holiday fiction, Humourous fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy tales
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The Old Lady from There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! is back for a spooky adventure --…
now in a bestselling Level 1 Reader format!The old lady looks at the date.It's Halloween! Let's celebrate.The Old Lady prepares for Halloween in this Level 1 story featuring simple sentences, words to sound out, and rhymes just right for the beginning reader! Scholastic Readers encourage the joy and fun of reading with topics that kids love -- perfect for children beginning to read on their own!
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Holiday fiction, Humourous fiction
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Once upon a time a vampire took a bite of a jam sandwich . . . and a legend was…
born. Now the vampire jam sandwich roams the streets, looking for MORE JAM. Will yours be next?A hilarious spooky picture book featuring a sneaky vampire, for fans of Creepy Carrots and How to Make Friends With a Ghost.You may not have heard of the Vampire Jam Sandwich. But it's time you learned the truth.Once upon a time, a vampire (maybe his name is Terrence) took a bite of a jam sandwich (maybe he thought the jam was . . . something else).And you know what happens when a vampire bites you . . .That's right. The jam sandwich has become . . . A VAMPIRE JAM SANDWICH. Terrifying, stalking the streets at night, sneaking into people's homes in an endless search for MORE JAM!Kids and adults alike will be delighted by this sly jam-loving vampire and his jam sandwich legend, with hilarious tongue-in-cheek art from Nici Gregory. Can you trust your narrator? Is the Vampire Jam Sandwich real? Is your jam safe? Read on to find out . . .
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Classic fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, Erotic fiction, Fantasy, Holiday fiction, Ghost and horror stories, Serious and literary fiction, Suspense and thrillers, Humourous fiction, Science fiction, Short stories
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“Menacing demons, wondrous miracles, sinister magic, and vivid characters make Thief a compulsive, lightning-paced tales that almost begs to be…
read aloud.”—Miami HeraldOne of horror master and international bestselling author Clive Barker’s classic early novels—the tale of a haunted house with many a dark secret, now available as a Harper Perennial Olive Edition.Be careful what you wish for, it might just come true . . .Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles where every whim may be satisfied. There is a price to be paid, of course, but young Harvey Swick, bored with his life and beguiled by Mr. Hood's wonders, does not consider the consequences. It is only when the house shows its darker face—when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadows—that he comes to doubt Mr. Hood's generosity.But the house and its mysterious architect will not release Harvey without a battle. Mr. Hood has plans for his young guest, a boy whose soul burns brighter than any he has encountered in ten centuries. . . .
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Adventure stories, Holiday fiction, Mysteries and crime stories
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A funny, rhyming detective chase set at Halloween, perfect for children ages 3-7.When a mysterious someone steals Detective Cluehound's Halloween…
candy, he and his sidekick, Sergeant Squirrel, are on the case. But will the two be able to track down the thief before Halloween is over?It's Halloween, and Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are enjoying their candy after a night of trick-or-treating. But when they turn their backs for a moment, a cackling someone swoops in and steals their bucket of treats!Thus begins a chase to apprehend the thief. Wherever they look, the witch is one step ahead until—POOF—she disappears. Is Halloween ruined for poor Detective Cluehound? But wait--there appears to be a surprise waiting for the hapless detective in his office....Readers of Tiger Tales&’ Stop That! series join Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel on an exciting chase to catch a thief whose identity, while hinted at through the clever artwork, is known to the reader but not the detective!
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Holiday fiction, Movie and television tie-ins, General fiction
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This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader retells the iconic Disney film Tim Burton&’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! Perfect…
for young fans learning to read independently.Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town... but after so many years of the same spooky thing, he's become bored of scaring. When Jack accidentally discovers Christmas Town, he hatches a scheme to take over a new holiday for the year. But can the master of monstrous scares spread Christmas cheer like Santa Claus? Find out in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, perfect for kids ages 4 to 6 who love the film and are learning to read!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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Holiday fiction, Movie and television tie-ins
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Meet the mischievous villain Oogie Boogie from Disney Tim Burton&’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in this Little Golden Book!In a…
town full of monsters, Oogie Boogie is the meanest one around! When Jack Skellington gets distracted by Christmas, Oogie Boogie decides it is time to finally take over Halloween Town! But can the villainous bag of bugs be stopped? This Little Golden Book featuring fun text and illustrations is perfect for fans of Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, kids ages 2 to 5, and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature hot licenses, beloved classics, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
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Fantasy, Holiday fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance
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A family in time for Christmas When millionaire Zac hears of his sister's death, he knows it's time to abandon his…
party lifestyle and protect his baby niece. Traveling to snowy London, there's no one he'd rather have at his side than his PA, Chloebeautiful, kind and utterly off-limits. Chloe knows the pain love can bring, and she is daunted by the prospect of spending Christmas alone with her gorgeous boss but watching Zac cradling baby Lucy melts her frozen heart. It seems this Christmas might just bring the most special gift of all: a family.
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Fantasy, Holiday fiction, Serious and literary fiction, Romance
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Maybe this Christmas ? It has been seven long years since Kara Jameson last saw Jason Greene. Returning home as a…
wounded war hero, Jason looks a shell of the man she once knew. Yet her heart still skips a beat as if it was yesterday . Stepping back into civilian life, Jason looks to Kara for help. But there's too much water under the bridgenot to mention too much lingering attraction. But it seems that the mountain weather has other ideas, and when Kara and Jason end up snowbound together they are forced to confront the ghosts of Christmas past.
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Holiday fiction, Movie and television tie-ins, General fiction
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Read along with Disney! When Thumper finds an egg, he tries his hardest to keep it happy. Follow along with…
word-for-word narration as Thumper takes care of his new friend in this Level 1 reader.
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Animal stories, Holiday fiction, Movie and television tie-ins
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Read along with Disney! On Bingo and Rolly's birthday, the puppies learn that the best gifts are ones that come…
from the heart! Follow along with word-for-word narration as the pugs go on a gift-getting mission to find the most paw-fect presents for each other in this adorable tale.
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Holiday fiction, Movie and television tie-ins
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Read along with Disney! Vampirina can't wait to deliver valentines to her friends at school! But a magical Transylvanian ghoulentine…
gets mixed up with her valentines. Follow along with word-for-word narration as Vee tries to find it before the whole class gets spooked!
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General fiction, Holiday fiction
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Who's bearing gifts this Christmas? Three hot, single guys!Christy de la Cruz has it all: a great career as an…
interior designer for the stylish homes of New Mexico, marriage to a tall and handsome man, and a great family—especially her cousin Maggie. But as the holidays approach, she's down to two out of three—that handsome husband has walked out the door. Christy is so not up for dating . . . until Maggie takes Christy on as the ultimate romantic project. Just like the wise men in the nativity story, Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar arrive bearing gifts and displaying their best stuff. One's a pretty boy, one's a rugged cowboy, and one's an animal lover. Which one will win Christy's heart?Everyone Loves Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez's Novels!"Intoxicating."—New York Post"Exhilarating."—Jennifer Crusie"Must-haves."—Latina magazine
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Holiday fiction, Mysteries and crime stories, Gentle mysteries, Women sleuths, General fiction
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New York Times Bestseller:Thanksgiving&’s coming, but with a missing husband and a murder to solve, Hannah isn&’t feeling very thankful……
Hannah Swensen has been feeling as bitter as November in Minnesota since her husband, Ross, vanished without a trace and left their marriage in limbo. Still, she throws herself into a baking frenzy for the sake of pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving-themed treats while endless holiday orders pour into The Cookie Jar. Hannah even introduces a raspberry Danish pastry to the menu, and P.K., her husband&’s assistant at KCOW-TV, will be one of the first to sample it. But before taking a bite, P.K.—who&’s been driving Ross&’s car and using his desk at work—is murdered. Was someone plotting against P.K.—or did Ross dodge a deadly dose of sweet revenge? Hannah will have to quickly sift through a cornucopia of clues and suspects to stop a killer from bringing another murder to the table. Features over a dozen cookie and dessert recipes from The Cookie Jar! &“Joanne Fluke is the doyenne of deadly desserts with her deliciously popular Hannah Swensen series.&”—Publishers Weekly
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Holiday fiction, Mysteries and crime stories, Gentle mysteries, Women sleuths
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In the third book of the popular Seaside Café Mysteries, Tide and Punishment, it's not all Christmas sweets, tinsel, and…
wrapping paper. Everly Swan will have to follow a string of clues before it's too late—because no one dreams of a killer Christmas...Hitting all the sweet-tea spots, this series is:A delightful Tea Shop and Café Culinary MysteryThe ideal cozy beach readPerfect for fans of Laura Childs and Kate CarlisleIt's Christmastime in Charm, North Carolina, and while Everly Swan would prefer to focus on decorating her iced tea shop and café for its first holiday season, Great-Aunt Fran has decided to run for mayor against her long-time nemesis. But when the other candidate turns up dead just before the first scheduled debate, all eyes turn to Fran as the suspect with the most obvious motive.As a rare blizzard threatens to bury all evidence, small-town holiday cheer turns to suspicion and the tension between Everly and the handsome Detective Grady Hays builds. Everly knows her sweet, elderly Aunt Fran couldn't have murdered anyone, but as she struggles to find the real killer, it begins to seem like this may be the last happy holiday her family will ever have. Can she tie this Christmas mystery up in a bow before it's too late? This next book in Bree Baker's cozy mysteries will keep you guessing right up to the end!INCLUDES DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINK RECIPES
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Mysteries and crime stories, Family stories, Holiday fiction, Women sleuths, General fiction, Suspense and thrillers
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'The queen of atmospheric suspense' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A top tier thriller' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Impossible to put down' Reader…
review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Twenty years ago, Harper's grandmother died suspiciously in her huge Victorian house on Lake Twilight while in her care. That same night, Harper's boyfriend disappeared. His body was never found and no charges were filed.Now, Harper's inherited the old house. Her marriage is over, her daughter is estranged, and Harper just wants to sell the property and make a fresh start. Except returning to the lake has stirred everything up again. Whispers. Memories. And the persistent feeling that she's being watched.The whole town thinks Harper has something to hide: and they're right. But uncovering the truth is just the beginning...Don't miss the next utterly gripping and spine-tingling read from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Jackson!Readers LOVE Lisa Jackson:'A HUGE hit for me. I read in one sitting as I could not put this down... So many twists and turns!... This will have your heart pounding from cover to cover' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow!! If you are looking for a good thriller with non-stop action, this is the book for you!... It is a wild ride!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Soooo much drama! I was soooo invested. Head was spinning about different theories and thoughts on who Brooke should trust... Sit back, get cosy and enjoy!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was riveting, start to finish! Affairs, stalking, murder. What more could a girl want? This one was hard to put down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A perfect psychological thriller. There was constant build up that kept my heart pounding with every page... I loved it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Heart pounding from beginning to end I was held truly captive by this new thriller' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fast-paced thriller that will keep you second guessing what you know with the turn of every page... Sucked me in immediately with its secrets, lies, betrayal and family drama! An absolute page turner I could not get enough of' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Classic fiction, Ghost and horror stories, Holiday fiction, General fiction
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Share the spirit of Christmas with Dickens A Christmas Carol as an illustrated chapter storybook made for young readers! This…
timeless tale will have beginner readers drawn into the memorable story of Ebenezer Scrooge.Humbug! On a cobblestone street in London, on a cold Christmas Eve, the wealthy, greedy Ebenezer Scrooge is staying late at work at his &“counting-house,&” keeping his clerk, poor Bob Cratchit, busy and cold and away from his family. But little does Scrooge know that his old business partner, Jacob Marley—dead for seven years—is about to pay him a ghostly visit! His intention: to warn Scrooge that three spirits, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, will be soon coming to see him, in order to convince him to change his ways before it&’s too late! As Scrooge comes to see the mistakes he&’s made, as only the three spirits can show him, he realizes that nothing is better than being loved by his family and his fellow people.In this gorgeously illustrated hardcover classic, the true meaning of Christmas is brought to life! Kid Classics: A Christmas Carol gives kids a chance to read Dickens&’s classic short novel at their reading level—and come away with a greater appreciation for the spirit of Christmas! With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!This just-for-kids retelling of Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol:Is an abridged, child-friendly retelling of original novelIs a beautiful illustrated hardcover with illustrations in each chapterIs perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning readersMakes a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer for Advent or Christmas
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Classic fiction, Holiday fiction
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Curl up with ultimate beloved Christmas classic!'Bah! Humbug!'Mr Scrooge is a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, miserable old man. Nobody…
stops him in the street to say a cheery hello; nobody would dare ask him for a favour. And I hope you'd never be so foolish as to wish him a 'Merry Christmas'! Scrooge doesn't believe in Christmas, charity, kindness - or ghosts. But one cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives some unusual visitors who show him just how very mistaken he's been...BACKSTORY: Learn all about how the author Charles Dickens invented Christmas!
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Christian fiction, Holiday fiction
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About Her Sister’s ShadowKatie and Rosie Stoltzfus work part-time in an Amish store and part-time in Two Peas in a…
Pod, their own business raising vegetables and fruits and canning them for sale. Although they are identical twins, their personalities are very different: while Katie has always been more outgoing and attractive to boys, Rosie has always felt in her sister’s shadow. It will take an unexpected business opportunity and one very special man to help Rosie see that she’s a unique woman of her own. About His Brother’s KeeperEver since they were boys, Ben Fisher has trailed after his brother, Mark. Ben has always envied Mark because he’s always been more adventurous, but he's even more jealous now that Mark is engaged to Ruth, a woman they both love. When a terrible accident on Christmas Eve results in their mistaken identity, Ben suddenly has an opportunity to create the life he’s always wanted. While everyone believes he is his brother, who’s still in a coma, Ben finally has a chance with Ruth. But how can he realize an opportunity for real happiness if it means deceiving his kin?
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Holiday fiction
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Anyone who has ever been in a Christmas pageant or in charge of one will want to add this delightful…
book to their collection. Readers will laugh out loud as they read the entertaining story of a Christmas pageant turned to chaos by the four simple words, “I might throw up.” In a heartwarming twist, Mary and Joseph remind us all of what is truly important, making this a holiday favorite for all ages.
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General fiction, Holiday fiction
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Charlene Dixon—called Charlie by family and friends—is devastated at the recent loss of her job. For the last five years,…
the twenty-seven-year-old has blossomed as the activities director of an exclusive all-girls school. But when a misunderstanding with the headmistress leads to a pink slip right before the holidays, Charlie packs up her dreams and returns to her grandmother, Sis, who raised Charlie as her own in the mountains of North Carolina.When Charlie arrives—broken and confused—Sis immediately puts her granddaughter to work behind the scenes of the local school’s Christmas play, A Christmas Carol. Charlie doesn’t always like working with Dustin Kennedy, the drama teacher, but Sis encourages her to take a deeper look at why the book by Charles Dickens had been written in the first place and what it could teach Charlie about the needs of people in their own community.