"When Carmen tries to tell her parents that there is a big fart lying on her bed, they don't believe her. "Good families like ours," they tell her, "do not have farts." But when they go upstairs to see, the fart attacks them--as it does the similarly disbelieving police when they arrive. Carmen is left to deal with the situation on her own, which she does with the help of a rose."-- Provided by publisher.
"A boy hoping to relax. A harvest that needs to be sold. Will his discouragement blind him to the lessons God is teaching? Gary Fitzpatrick is exhausted. After traveling across the country in a fruitless search for the surgeon who amputated his leg, the sensitive thirteen-year-old and his brothers just want rest. But they're barely through the door at home when he learns their mom is busy caring for an abandoned baby and needs them to manage the community garden. Further frustrated when their $500 prize money goes missing, the weary boy is mildly relieved after they get permission to sell their own goods in addition to the produce at market. But when they discover running a business isn't as easy as it looks and an accident gets them kicked out in disgrace, Gary struggles to follow his father's advice and focus on faith. As the weeds of trouble grow wild, can he stifle his anger to remain strong and obedient?"--Page 4 of cover.
"These youngsters are studying goodness. But have they just stumbled upon an act of evil? Gary Fitzpatrick senses he's closing in on the truth. So when he, his uncle, and his brothers roll into a hot Illinois town, the thirteen-year-old believes this time he'll finally be able to speak to the doctor who amputated his leg. But before he can start his quest for answers, the teen detectives are intrigued when they spy an ambulance carrying a patient from a chocolate shop. Learning that the victim had been poisoned by his dining partner, Gary and his brothers set to work unraveling the mystery. But as their hunt for evidence takes them across the community, the team of teenaged detectives is startled to learn that the physician they're looking for may be caught up in the same nasty scandal...Can Gary and his siblings solve the case and locate the secretive surgeon? Fire in the Feed Mill is the fast-paced sixth book in the Brady Street Boys Adventure Series. If you like persistent heroes, Christian values, and clever whodunits, then you'll love Katrina Hoover Lee's engrossing story." -- Amazon.com.
"Will the boys be accused of kidnapping? Or will they die of thrist first? When Dean promises to help search the Hobo Jungle for clues, Gary and his brothers seem to be closer then ever to finding the missing surgeon. But now Dean is missing too. The boys proceed without him, trying to practice longsuffering. With the help of two hobos and a red handkerchief, they begin to untangle the trail left by Dr. Jefferson." - back cover
"Can the boys make peace before the new boy gets revenge? Terry, Gary, and Larry can't wait for their camping trip on the island close to their home. When a strange boy yells threats at them, the boys try to ignore him. They have never met this boy before. How could they have done him wrong? But the stranger continues to harass them, and Terry, Gary, and Larry cannot ignore him. Does he really mean to harm them? Surely the frightening noises outside the tent in the dead of night are not part of his plan? Terry, Gary, and Larry are sure there is no hope of making peace with this mean boy. They aren't even sure they are going to survive the night"--Page [4] of cover.
"When Gobby's plan to steal Spidey's and Spin's super powers goesawry, accidentally leaving Peter's cat Bootsie with the heroes' special skills, how will Team Spidey get their powers back?"-- Provided by publisher.
When Spot stays overnight with his friend Steve, he forgets his teddy bear, but luckily mum saves the day.
Max and Raven decorate their street with sidewalk chalk, but when their drawings come to life, they must stop their creepy creations from terrorizing the town.
"Warning: This book might make you feel like a monumental success. In this book you'll meet the senior who ruined a priceless artwork, the ancient Chinese inventor who tried to launch himself into space using kites, and the chauffeur who took a wrong turn and accidentally started World War I. This hilarious book shows some of the epic fails that have changed our world and others that have left us wondering what were they thinking?!" -- Back cover.
"Join Grogu as he explores the galaxy. Learn about his friends, enemies, and super-exciting adventures!"-- Back of cover.
"Little Mikey is scared of everything. He's certain there are creepy crawlies hidden under the rug. He sleeps with his light on to keep the monsters at bay. He's scared of sharks and snakes even ladders and slides and it all makes him incredibly sad. But when he stumbles upon an old book that tells the tale of a young boy prince who must to protect a kingless kingdom from hordes of dragons, there's a chance Mikey might discover that his fears are not quite as big as they seem...." -- (back cover)
In this picture book, a young girl makes a series of imaginative and impossible requests of her mother. As the mother responds with humor and honesty, she explains the things she cannot do while reassuring her daughter of her enduring love and care. Accompanied by illustrations, the story explores family relationships, affection, and the ways parents express love in everyday life.
"A riveting picture book about a little-known piece of WWII history where a troop of artists put on a traveling show of deception and misled Hitler's forces again and again. During World War II, a 1,100-man unit known as the Ghost Army was sent to Europe with an important mission: mislead Hitler's forces as to the size and location of Allied troops so that those troops would have time to carry out urgent plans of their own. This unit of artists, musicians, actors, architects, set designers, and engineers came together to construct "shadow soldiers" and put on a traveling show of deception for over twenty different campaigns throughout the war, using everything from fake radio transmissions to inflatable tanks to convince the enemy of their presence"-- Provided by publisher.
Meet the Ninja s allies and enemies. Discover the vehicles, mechs, and weapons that help the brave Ninja beat their most fearsome foes. Learn about their winning moves, Spinjitzu skills, and awesome dragon power. Villains beware the Ninja are ready for battle!
Spot the puppy spends a fun-filled day on the beach with his parents. Flaps conceal parts of the illustrations.
"Gary Fitzpatrick feels hope slipping away. Learning the missing doctor who removed his leg is being sued, his heart plummets and he tells his dad it's time to give up. But when his father reminds him of the value of temperance and staying steady, the intelligent boy takes a deep breath and rethinks his path. Now ready to accept whatever awaits him on the hunt along with his siblings and his beloved uncle, the sensitive teenager resolves to finish the quest. And as the trail leads to the library, an apartment, and a surprising clue pointing to northern Michigan, he's off on an exhilarating plane flight to embrace his destiny. Will his journey's conclusion bring joy and enlightenment, or will Gary find nothing but a dead end?"-- Back cover.
"Late one night two travel-weary miners, Philip Arnold and John Slack, show up at a businessman's office in San Francisco. The miners seem nervous. They've got something that needs to be locked in a safe overnight. What is it? Well, that really has to stay secret, but it's...DIAMONDS! And lots of them. Had these two miners just discovered America's first diamond mine? Well, this is the Gold Rush era after all. Plenty of people are striking it rich. Anything is possible. When word of the find hits the streets, diamond fever sweeps the country. Wealthy investors are desperate to elbow Arnold and Slack aside and seize control -- but can they persuade the miners to reveal the location of their bonanza? At the same time, thousands of prospectors fan out across the mountains and deserts of the West -- will one of them find the site before greedy bankers grab everything for themselves?" -- Publisher's website.
"Celebrate Halloween with the Owl family in this joyful, rhyming board book."-- Publisher's website.
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"Secret riches and explosive danger. Can this young teen discover the power of following His example and embracing complete trust in God? Corolla, NC, the 1980s. Gary Fitzpatrick can't wait to explore the beach. Thrilled to help his uncle run an ice cream parlor, he and his brothers are admonished by their grumpy downstairs neighbor who isn't about to put up with any noisy shenanigans. But when he heads to investigate a terrified whinny coming from the backyard, he finds one of the area's majestic horses caught in a chain with a tranquilizer dart stuck in its side. Rewarded with a gruff friendship from the old local, the quick-witted teenager's imagination runs wild when the man pulls out a weathered treasure map. But as soon as he seeks an expert for an appraisal of the antique object, someone breaks in and steals the precious document. Hunting for clues at home and the lighthouse, can Gary expose the truth?" -- Back cover
"Summer 1987. Gary Fitzpatrick is trying not to get frustrated. But as he and his brothers continue their search for the missing doctor who amputated his leg, they are running out of money. So when the trail leads them to a small Iowa town on the Mississippi river, they enter a fishing content in hopes of winning the cash they need. Maiking friends with an autistic boy who's a good angler, the siblings are shocked to discover the vanished physician had rented a room in their new pal's house. But with the forwarding address locked in a safe with a lost combination and other contestants cheating to the prize, Gary fears their quest is coming to an unsatisfying end. When something smells fishy, can the trio reel in the truth?"-- Back cover.
A quick look at various weather phenomenon using vivid color photos.
It's Thanksgiving, and a tree has fallen and ruined the meal! Everyone is upset, except a little cranberry name Christy -- she doesn't like Thanksgiving anyway! But then she realizes how much the holiday means for her friends...will crank cranberry put her friends first and save the day?
"Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own solar system, guided by space-travelin' buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids, and comets"--Publisher marketing.