Showing results for "writers" in Literature & Fiction

A vengeful writer sends his enemies mysterious blank books, which turn them into phantoms! The Librarian and the Specialist must save a young boy from the evil ghost writer.

Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims.

Scream and Scream Again! is full of twists and turns, dark corners, and devilish revenge. Collected in conjunction with the Mystery Writers of America, this set includes works from New York Times bestselling authors telling tales of wicked ice-cream trucks, time-travelling heroes, witches and warlocks, and of course, haunted houses.

Get ready for a terrifying spin on some of literature’s most beloved tales—no story is safe! From Captain Hook’s run-in with dark magic to Sherlock Holmes narrowly escaping graveyard spirits to a happily never after for Cinderella, this horror anthology is anything but a bedtime story. In this terrifying new collection for young listeners, the best-loved stories from the literary canon are revisited and reimagined with a deadly twist by some of the top authors working in middle grade today.

Twelve-year-old author-in-training and gadget-making enthusiast, Issy Garcia, dreams of bringing her steampunk inventions to life. If only she could convince her scientist parents to share space with her in their backyard barn lab. But they won't let Issy near their precious "real science" experiments. That is until they end up stuck in one. When a mysterious storm hovers over her family's new home in Cornville, Arizona, and rogue lightning streaks through the house, Issy's parents go missing.

After moving to a new house, the lives of Charlie, Kate, and Neil get turned upside down when they learn the house might be haunted. Horrific dreams filled with paranormal specters that bleed into the real world and a wicked cult operating out of the school become everyday occurrences for this family. Can these teens put a stop to the great evil they've stumbled upon?

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history, including Geoffrey Chaucer, writer of the first great works of English literature; William Shakespeare, writer of the greatest plays in history; Charles Dickens, who wanted to make England a better place; Victor Hugo, the French writer who cared about the poor; Leo Tolstoy, the man who wrote War and Peace; and Rudyard Kipling, who wrote The Jungle Book and won a Nobel Prize.

I hope you’re reading this while on a bus, commuting to work, getting ready to face the customers or bosses. I wanna rest your mind a bit, before all the hassle of day to day life hits. I know how it feels, I’m living through it. I’m typing this on my phone still deciding if I’m ready to share my personal space to the world. But this world gives me peace and a daily lift, readying me for the day and calming me for the night. I hope to the few people that hear this, try what I did. Make a place where everything is as you want it to be, a place where stress and depression, will be ...

Bella Wants to Be a Writer by author RyAnn Adams Hall is a cute and memorable children's book that should inspire children and lead them on the path to positive thinking. Bella's teacher talks about careers in class, but Bella is unsure what she wants to be and what she wants to do. She decides she wants to write children's books, and when she questions why she has to keep going to school when she already knows her future career, her mother instructs her that she has to keep learning to be a writer!

Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and activist, he was a boy who fell in love with stories. Words opened up new worlds for young Jimmy, who read and wrote at every opportunity. He ultimately realized his dreams of becoming an author and giving voice to his community, and in doing so he showed the world the fullness of Black American life. This book biography of an American icon is a poetic introduction to James Baldwin and celebration of the power of language.

A tale of the man who slayed before the sleigh.

Twelve-year-old Natalie Nelson has written a powerful school story. It's a short novel called "The Cheater," and her best friend Zoe is certain it should be published. All Natalie has to do is give the manuscript to her mom, an editor at a big publishing house. However, Natalie doesn't want any favors from her mom. Still, Zoe won't drop the idea.

From the Dragon’s Tale is a delightful fantasy adventure enjoyed by children and adults alike. Explore the thrill of discovery as the audiobook teaches lessons in friendship, cooperation, responsibility, ecology, morality, and ethics.

Sneezy Bee Rose is a delightful story about a bee whose purpose was complicated by an unfortunate allergy to honey. Cast out of the hive and banned from the only job she believed she could do, this tale shows us that no matter how big the challenge or how small the creature, sometimes the answer can be found by simply sharing with others what makes you uniquely you!

Alex and Leah are a couple fresh out of college and both have an interest in having their own farm. They inherit land to get started but need to do a lot of work and ask for a little help from others to get their dream farm up and running.

Season 1 starts SEPTEMBER 5TH! Enter the imaginary forest of Poplar Woods, where forest animals bring poetry to life. Children become immersed in this magical neighborhood, growing a love for poetry along the way. A perfect companion for your own read-aloud time, trips in the car, bedtime, or anytime!

Boss of Me is the story of a young boy who discovers what it means to become a successful entrepreneur. Author Ken Brown tells the story of fourth-grader Joey, who, with the help of his father, schoolmates, and neighborhood friends, discovers how to overcome uncertainty about himself and his future. In the process, Joey learns the ins and outs of running a business and what success really means. Boss of Me is a story that will take its young listeners on a relatable adventure of personal and professional growth.