The Ghost And The Birthday Boy

Lily and Ian’s families come to Frederickport to celebrate Connor’s first Birthday. Bringing the in-laws together is not always easy, especially when uninvited guests from the spirit realm show up.

Lily and Ian's families come to Frederickport to celebrate Connor's first Birthday.Bringing the in-laws together is not always easy, especially when uninvited guests from the spirit realm show up.

Part of the "Twisters" series, which are first reading books made up of real stories with a beginning, a middle and an end, and turn-the-page appeal. Accompanied by bright, colourful pictures, which help develop visual literacy skills, this title features a birthday party and all the friends have arrived.

A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that's been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing. Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions. Once again Jewell Parker Rhodes deftly weaves historical and socio-political layers into a gripping and poignant story about how children and families face the complexities of today's world, and how one boy grows to understand American blackness in the aftermath of his own death.

Perfect for Halloween! The New York Times bestselling read-aloud about a little ghost who goes on a nighttime hunt to find her lost "boo!". Perfect for fans of Five Little Pumpkins, Room on a Broom, and How to Catch a Monster! Little Ghost went out in the middle of the night and flew up to someone to give them a fright. She opened her mouth--but her BOO wasn't there! All that came out was a rush of cold air. "I've lost my BOO! I've lost my BOO! Where has it gone? What will I do?" Poor Little Ghost has lost her scary BOO, so she sets out on a nighttime hunt to find it. She searches high and low, but it's nowhere to be found! Will she ever find her lost BOO? With bold and gorgeous art accompanied by bouncy, rhyming text, The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo is a charming, not-so-spooky read aloud perfect for Halloween or any time of year! Praise for The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo!: "This interactive feature is sure to be a crowd pleaser." --Horn Book Magazine "In time for Halloween, a BOO-k about a ghost that young readers will enjoy." --Kirkus Reviews "Bickell and McGrath have created an endearing read-aloud that hits all the right notes, with clever rhyming text that invites audience participation." --School Library Journal

Life is about to change for Brian Henderson, now that he knows the secrets of Beach Drive. Unbeknownst to Brian and the others, they have brought something else home with them after their misadventure in the forest. The spirit of a mountain man has followed them to Frederickport with a secret of his own.

A hilarious rollercoaster ride of pure entertainment for 9+ readers everywhere, Birthday Boy is the new Baddiel Blockbuster: featuring David’s inimitable and award-winning combination of wish-fulfilment, heart and hilarity, all brought to life by regular collaborator Jim Field’s witty, stylish illustrations.

The Ghost and the Poltergeist Book 34 in the paranormal cozy mystery series Haunting Danielle Living in a haunted house is nothing new to Danielle. In fact, she’s rather fond of the ghosts who visit Marlow House. But after she brings home the twins, unexplained paranormal activities in the nursery perplex not just her, but the ghosts who frequently visit Marlow House.