The Legend of Sally Jones
Title | The Legend of Sally Jones PDF eBook |
Author | Jakob Wegelius |
Publisher | Pushkin Children's Books |
Total Pages | 112 |
Release | 2022-10-18 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1782692339 |
Another gripping Sally Jones adventure - the gorgeously illustrated, graphic novel prequel to The Murderer's Ape This is the story of a gorilla like no other. This is the story of a fantastic voyage across the world, from the Congolese rainforest to the grand bazaar of Istanbul, from Borneo to London, Singapore and beyond. The story of a mysterious jewel thief and a sad sailor with a heart of gold. A story of friendship and adventure on the high seas. This is the story of Sally Jones.
The Murderer's Ape
Title | The Murderer's Ape PDF eBook |
Author | Jakob Wegelius |
Publisher | Delacorte Press |
Total Pages | 608 |
Release | 2017-01-24 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1101931779 |
"This may be the most charming book I’ve read all year." --The New York Times "I don’t know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure." –Philip Pullman, internationally bestselling author of the His Dark Materials series Winner of the Mildred L. Batchelder award, this is a captivating story about dark truths and heinous crimes as well as unexpected friendships, with detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Brian Selznick and mystery and detective stories. Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she’s an extraordinary individual. In overalls or in a maharaja’s turban, this unique gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding everything. She and the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a cargo boat. A job they are offered pays big bucks, but the deal ends badly, and the Chief is falsely convicted of murder. For Sally Jones this is the start of a harrowing quest for survival and to clear the Chief's name. Powerful forces are working against her, and they will do anything to protect their secrets.
Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker
Title | Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker PDF eBook |
Author | Christianne C. Jones |
Publisher | Capstone |
Total Pages | 33 |
Release | 2013-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1479521566 |
Lacey Walker needs to stop talking so she can learn to listen.
Sally Hemings
Title | Sally Hemings PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Chase-Riboud |
Publisher | Chicago Review Press |
Total Pages | 384 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | African American women |
ISBN | 1556529457 |
A fictional account of the relationship between American statesman Thomas Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings.
The Story of the Easter Robin
Title | The Story of the Easter Robin PDF eBook |
Author | Dandi Daley Mackall |
Publisher | Zonderkidz |
Total Pages | 41 |
Release | 2012-01-27 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0310424143 |
In the center of the nest lay one perfect egg, the color of a spring sky. The father robin sat on a branch nearby, guarding his family. Tressa spotted raccoon tracks below and a blue jay eyeing the nest. “Gran, how are we going to keep the egg safe?”“We’ll have to leave that one to the Creator,” Gran said.Robins have built a nest on the window ledge at Grandmother’s house! Tressa is thrilled—and concerned. What will happen to the sky-blue egg laid by the mother robin? As more eggs appear, Tressa witnesses the daily drama of the robins’ nest and learns how God cares for all creatures.Besides watching the birds, there are Easter eggs to color. And there is a very special story to hear—a tale of long ago about one small bird with a very big heart. How did the robin get its red breast? Tressa is about to find out as Gran tells her the story of the Easter robin.Brought to life with colorful, tender illustrations, The Story of the Easter Robin will captivate and teach your child about compassion and faith.
The Jesus Storybook Bible
Title | The Jesus Storybook Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Sally Lloyd-Jones |
Publisher | Zondervan |
Total Pages | 354 |
Release | 2010-06-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0310877024 |
The Moonbeam Award Gold Medal Winner in the religion category, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible. At the center of the Story is a baby, the child upon whom everything will depend. Every story whispers his name. From Noah to Moses to the great King David---every story points to him. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle---the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will pick up the clues and piece together the puzzle. A Bible like no other, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to join in the greatest of all adventures, to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God's great story of salvation---and at the center of their Story too.
Daisy and the Trouble With London
Title | Daisy and the Trouble With London PDF eBook |
Author | Kes Gray |
Publisher | Random House |
Total Pages | 180 |
Release | 2022-03-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1787620883 |
The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure for readers of 6-9, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray. Here comes trouble! Daisy is off to actual, actual London for the day!!! Nanny and Grampy are taking her to see the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and lots more. Trouble is, all Daisy really wants to see is Cooey the pigeon . . .