The world of Underrealm has become a new landmark in epic fantasy, with legions of avid readers hungering for more. Contained within these pages are the first eleven Chronicles of Underrealm, short stories penned in this expansive world. Written by a wide array of incredible authors, these tales will reveal secrets of Underrealm that avid readers won't find anywhere else-and introduce new arrivals to a world that's every bit as intricate and interesting...

Written by the Air Ministry and first published in 1942, this account provides a vivid description of the RAF Coastal Command operations during World War II.A must-read of intrinsic historical value and importance for all avid readers of British Military History.

Anna and Jason are pretty sure that their new house is haunted. But this ghost isn't like the typical ghost in a scary movie. This ghost seems to have a fantastic sense of humor! Readers will be "haunted" by this spooky, funny story that features vibrant illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text. Appealing to both reluctant and avid readers, students who enjoy humorous ghost stories will not be able to put this one down.

"Librarian Greer Hogan is on hand to celebrate her old friend Sarah Whitaker's nuptials at the Whitaker summer home on beautiful Mirror Lake, just outside the upstate New York village of Lake Placid. But Greer has an ulterior motive-to gather information that could reopen the investigation into her husband's murder, a crime for which she believes an innocent man went to prison. Her plans come to a shuddering halt when a wedding guest goes missing...

Jerry Larkin discovers an age-old secret buried beneath the foundation of the house that he and his wife Jane, an avid reader of ghost stories, bought six months ago in the idyllic town of Old Orange in southern California. Jane Larkin, whose MacArthur grant led to the creation of public gardens and a farmers market in the town's central park, works against time to save what she has built as a 100-year storm moves in off the coast. Lettie Phibbs,...

When Ralph's and Luna's science fair project doesn't work, their principal takes them back in his time machine to show them how inventors from the past have dealt with failure. They visit Thomas Edison, a man whose ideas about failure may just help Ralph and Luna bring home a science fair medal after all! Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading...

The third installment in the series about Polly and Jenny focuses on their less fortunate friend Tilly, who has moved to the country to live with Aunt Ellen and Uncle Ben. Tilly has become an avid reader, and when she discovers that the school has no books, she creates a plan to remedy the lack.-Print ed.

A new historical novel about the unusual life of King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, the leper crusader king who - despite ascending to the throne at only 13, his early death at 24 and his debilitating disease - performed great and heroic deeds in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Teenagers and avid readers of all ages will be amazed at this story and be inspired by a faith that accomplished the impossible!

Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts her observations of the book to a friend while she reads and finds herself won over by the heartwarming story. Perfect for both reluctant and avid readers, this 32-page hi-lo chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic novels with modern touches.

"Michael Bond never intended to be a children's writer. Though an avid reader, he was by no means a model student and quit school at 14. He repaired rooftop radio transmitters during the bombing of Britain in World War II and later joined the army. He wrote about the war and more, selling stories here and there. One day, while searching for inspiration at his typewriter, hoping for a big story that would allow him to write full time, a stuffed bear...