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Ребята в школе уговаривают Джона пойти ночью в старый дом на холме. Когда он и его сестра входят, они обнаруживают пыльную посуду, расставленную на столе, книгу, открытую так, словно она ждет читателя, и что-то прячущееся под кроватью на чердаке - и это только одна из пяти страшных историй с неожиданными поворотами, которые включены в этот сборник • Книга на английском языке • The kids at school dare John to visit the old house on the hill at night. When he and his sister go in, they find dusty dishes set on the table, a book open like it is waiting for a reader, and something hiding under the bed in the attic - and that is only one of the five scary stories with unexpected twists that are included in this collection

When King Claudio sends Mangus the Magician and his faithful servant, Fabrizio, to Venice to steal a manuscript that explains a magical method of making money, they must succeed in their mission or risk death. The manuscript is key to obtaining great profits for the king - and a secure future for Mangus and Fabrizio • But Venice in 1492 is a dangerous place, full of foggy canals, cunning informers, and harsh punishments for those who steal its secrets. Before long, Mangus is snatched away into prison, and it’s up to Fabrizio and his secretive new friend, Bianca, to navigate the city, find the manuscript before their enemies do, and keep Mangus alive!

Baby's First Read and Learn Bible features eight timeless stories from the Old and New Testament including: the Creation, The Story of Noah, The Nativity, and Jesus and the Children. Illustrated in full color, this is a perfect introduction to the Bible for the youngest of children

Highlighting timeless love and kindness stories and verses from the Bible, My First Read and Learn Love & Kindness Bible Stories is the ideal storybook for parents and children to enjoy together as they deepen their faith. Featuring passages that highlight key love and kindness virtues from both the Old and New Testaments and simply written and colorfully illustrated throughout, this is a perfect introduction to the heart of the Bible that little readers and their caregivers will cherish

The Rookie Read-About® series brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of fun, factual, fascinating text

Sparkle can't believe her puptastic luck! It's finally time for the Cutiecorns to learn how to use their special magic. And Sparkle's mom has given her a golden locket to mark the big day. But before the ceremony, the locket is stolen! Can the Cutiecorns put their horns together to find the thief before it's too late?

Dawn's a little jealous when there's a formal ceremony to welcome Jessi and Mallory into the Baby-sitters Club. Don't people know that Dawn's a special baby-sitter too? • Then it's Dawn's turn to shine. Mrs. Pike wants Dawn to help prepare Margo and Claire for the Little Miss Stoneybrook contest. So what if Margo's only talent is peeling a banana with her feet? Dawn's going to help her charges win that contest any way she can • The only trouble is... Kristy, Mary Anne, and Claudia arehelping Karen, Myriah, and Charlotte enter the contest, too. And nobody's sure where the competition is fiercer: at the pageant - or at the Baby-sitters Club! • The best friends you'll ever have!

Welcome to Frightville... one-stop shopping for all your fears! • Frightville is a store with a toy for anyone's wish list. Or so it seems • David's new chattering teeth toy was advertised as a Wish Eater: "Able to grant any wish!" But after annoying siblings are wished away, can they be wished back?

Two brothers, one family, and an unexpected secret revealed on the cold night of winter • Following the turn of the seasons, eleven-year-old Eldon traces the daily routines of his life on a farm and his relationship with his older brother, Wayne. During the winter, with little work to be done on the farm, Eldon and Wayne spend the quiet hours with their family, listening to their uncle David's stories. But Eldon soon learns that, although he has lived on the same farm, in the same house with his uncle for eleven springs, summers, and winters, he hardly knows him. When Uncle David tells the story of "The Woodcutter," Eldon immediately understands that this story is different from any other. It is a powerful and terrible story that changes everything for the brothers

Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep on the first night of a white water rafting trip, when he's awoken by screams. The dam has failed. The river is surging, and their camp will be under water in a matter of moments • As the shrieking roar of the river rushes closer, the kids scramble to higher ground. They make it; their counselors do not • Now they're on their own, with barely any food or supplies, in the middle of the Montana wilderness. Do Daniel and his four classmates have what it takes to stay alive until they can get rescued? Alone in the wild, they forge powerful bonds - but develop dangerous disagreements. If nature doesn't break them, they might just destroy each other • This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery

Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favorite holiday. But she struggles to find the words • Taking a deep breath, she tells her classmates about the fireworks that burst like stars in the night sky, leaving streaks of gold and red and green. She shares with them delicious pedas and jalebis. And she shows them clay lamps, called diyas, which look so pretty all the children ooh and aah • Featuring a heartwarming story by Thrity Umrigar, enchanting illustrations by Nidhi Chanani, and detailed information about the Hindu festival of lights, Binny's Diwali is a holiday treat

Pick a Book. Grow a Reader! • This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! • It's time for bed! Fox siblings Fritz and Franny - and their adorable dog, Fred - get up to different bedtime shenanigans across three short stories in this full-color early reader. An imaginative bedtime routine leads the trio through a castle, a volcano, and even the center of the Earth as they debate whose bunk is best. But at the end of it all, these foxes find a way to meet in the middle