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Bholuram Bear loves to write stories, but every magazine rejects them. Sad and ready to give up, he throws his stories away. His nephew Tony sees the stories and realises why they have been rejected! He sends them again — and, Bholuram sees his name in print!

A harrowing array of scary stories that all have one thing in common: each either begins or ends with a scream! R.L. Stine—the godfather of Goosebumps—and some of the most popular authors today bring an unrivaled mastery of all things fearsome, frightening, and fantabulous to this terrifying...

A young boy wishes one night to go to the moon. This is heard by a magical fox, who steals it for him! Join the boy and the fox as they race to get the moon back into the sky before daybreak!

I hope you’re reading this while on a bus, commuting to work, getting ready to face the customers or bosses. I wanna rest your mind a bit, before all the hassle of day to day life hits. I know how it feels, I’m living through it. I’m typing this on my phone still deciding if I’m ready to share my personal space to the world. But this world gives me peace and a daily lift, readying me for the day and calming me for the night. I hope to the few people that hear this, try what I did. Make a place where everything is as you want it to be, a place where stress and depression, will be ...

After moving to a new house, the lives of Charlie, Kate, and Neil get turned upside down when they learn the house might be haunted. Horrific dreams filled with paranormal specters that bleed into the real world and a wicked cult operating out of the school become everyday occurrences for this family. Can these teens put a stop to the great evil they've stumbled upon? 

Twelve-year-old author-in-training and gadget-making enthusiast, Issy Garcia, dreams of bringing her steampunk inventions to life. If only she could convince her scientist parents to share space with her in their backyard barn lab. But they won't let Issy near their precious "real science" experiments. That is until they end up stuck in one. When a mysterious storm hovers over her family's new home in Cornville, Arizona, and rogue lightning streaks through the house, Issy's parents go missing.

The Wonderful Elementary Writers features CVCS students sharing their creative writing!

Abandon all hope, ye who enter here! Get ready for a terrifying spin on some of literature’s most beloved tales—no story is safe! From Captain Hook’s run-in with dark magic to Sherlock Holmes narrowly escaping graveyard spirits to a happily never after for Cinderella, this horror anthology...

'Writing for me is the simplest and greatest pleasure in the world.' How to be a Writer is peppered with nuggets of practical advice for every person who is aspiring to write and be published, all told in Ruskin Bond's characteristic understated, tongue-in-cheek, humorous style.So, what is it...

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. Contents: Geoffrey Chaucer, writer of the first great works of English Literature William Shakespeare, writer of the greatest plays in history Charles Dickens who wanted to make England a better place Victor Hugo, the French writer who cared...

Bella Wants to Be a Writer by author RyAnn Adams Hall is a cute and memorable children's book that should inspire children and lead them on the path to positive thinking. Bella's teacher talks about careers in class, but Bella is unsure what she wants to be and what she wants to do. She decides she wants to write children's books, and when she questions why she has to keep going to school when she already knows her future career, her mother instructs her that she has to keep learning to be a writer!

A vengeful writer sends his enemies mysterious blank books, which turn them into phantoms! The Librarian and the Specialist must save a young boy from the evil ghost writer.

The tale of Laia, the Butterfly Princess, is an empowering parable for children that inspires them to embrace the uniqueness of their design and the complexity of their situation. It is time for Laia to return home, but Oh no! She has lost her crown in a sticky web! Sarsha, the sneaky Spider, tries to lure Laia into a trap using deceit and lies. However, Laia learns to be patient and to follow her instinct to avoid danger and claim her crown!

Laia, the Butterfly Princess, accidentally bumps into a new friend, Mori, a gentle moth. But Aisling, the bossy leader of the Puddle Jumpers, quickly makes it clear that Mori doesn’t belong. Watch out! Laia suddenly finds herself stuck, and Mori and Aisling must discover their own special strengths and work together to help Laia out.

The tale of Laia, the Butterfly Princess, is a body image parable for children inspiring them to appreciate the uniqueness of their design. Like many children, Laia was born with a distinct physical attribute, and she must learn to overcome fear and fly with confidence. Her continuing story encourages all children to embrace their “marks” from both birth and life.

Discover the story of young James Baldwin in this ode to the legendary writer and the power of the written word—with exquisite prose from acclaimed poet Quartez Harris. The first time Jimmy read a book the words clung to him like glitter... Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist...

A tale of the man who slayed before the sleigh.

From the Dragon’s Tale is a delightful fantasy adventure enjoyed by children and adults alike. Explore the thrill of discovery as the audiobook teaches lessons in friendship, cooperation, responsibility, ecology, morality, and ethics.

Zaney Muldaney may be headstrong and perhaps even a little loopy at times, but she knows in her heart of hearts that help is never far away, should she need it. With great excitement, Zaney sets out on her journey to Kingdom Come, colorful patchwork bag firmly clutched in hand. She is only slightly unprepared for the people she meets along the way: a prince who dreams of becoming an artist, Hood-Winker and the purple tiger, the Insiders and an evil hunter, just to name a few.

Season 1 starts SEPTEMBER 5TH! Enter the imaginary forest of Poplar Woods, where forest animals bring poetry to life. Children become immersed in this magical neighborhood, growing a love for poetry along the way. A perfect companion for your own read-aloud time, trips in the car, bedtime, or anytime!