The Cygnet and the Firebird
10 best books like The Cygnet and the Firebird (Patricia A. McKillip): Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth, Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing, American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump, Phoenix and Ashes, The Unkindest Tide, The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything, Eye Spy, Frankenstein, Pinkalicious and the Pink Pumpkin, The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin (with CD)
Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Big Oil and Gas Versus Democracy—Winner Take All
In 2010, the words “earthquake swarm” entered the lexicon in Oklahoma. That same year, a trove of Michael Jackson memorabilia—including his iconic crystal-encrusted white glove—was sold at...
Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing
| Author | Robert A. Caro |
| ISBN | 0525656340 |
From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Power Broker and The Years of Lyndon Johnson: an unprecedented gathering of vivid, candid, deeply revealing recollections about his experiences researching and writing his acclaimed books
For the first time in his long career, Robert...
American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump
Politico Magazine’s chief political correspondent provides a rollicking insider’s look at the making of the modern Republican Party—how a decade of cultural upheaval, populist outrage, and ideological warfare made the GOP vulnerable to a hostile takeover from the unlikeliest of insurgents:...
| Author | Mercedes Lackey |
| ISBN | 0756402727 |
In this dark and atmospheric rendition of the Cinderella fairy tale, an intelligent young Englishwoman is made into a virtual slave by her evil stepmother. Her only hope of rescue comes in the shape of a scarred World War I pilot of noble blood, whose own powers over the elements are about to be needed more...
| Author | Seanan McGuire |
| ISBN | 0756415071 |
Hundreds of years ago, the Selkies made a deal with the sea witch: they would have the sea for as long as she allowed it, and when the time came, she would call in all their debts at once. Many people assumed that day would never come. Those people were wrong.
When the Luidaeg—October "Toby" Daye's...
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
| Author | Linda Williams |
| ISBN | 0064431835 |
“A splendiferous Halloween story.” —
The Horn Book
“A great purchase for Halloween or any time of year.” —
School Library Journal
(starred review)
Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the...
In this second installment of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, the children of Heralds Mags and Amily must follow in their parents' footsteps to protect the realm.
Mags, Herald Spy of Valdemar, and his wife, Amily, the King’s Own Herald, are happily married...
| Author | Rick Walton |
| ISBN | 0312553668 |
A 'Madeline' parody done so well. I love the story of Madeline and I love Halloween so this is a mix perfect for me. I can't decide if this is meant more for adults and people who know the story of Madeline or if this is meant for kids too. It is very well done and funny.
Rick Walton captures the essence...
Pinkalicious and the Pink Pumpkin
| Author | Victoria Kann |
| ISBN | 0061989614 |
Pinkalicious and the Pink Pumpkin by Victoria Kann is a Lift-the-Flap addition to the Pinkalicious series of books. Pinkalicious and her family are searching for the perfect pumpkins as Halloween is around the corner.
Pinkalicious, having heard of the Pink Pumpkin Patch decides that's...
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin (with CD)
| Author | Joe Troiano |
| ISBN | 1435120884 |
This is a rhyming story about a pumpkin patch wherein all the pumpkins are round, except for one square pumpkin. The night before Halloween, there is a storm, and pumpkins are rolling off the vine and into the bay. Spookley has to work hard to turn onto his side, over and over, but is able to eventually move...
In this second new LUCIFER edition, the Lightbringer is hard at work on a New Creation outside the bounds of any authority but his own, complete with a new pair of inhabitants for a new Garden of Eden. But as he tries his hand at universe building, back on Earth (and in Hell) schemes and betrayals continue...
| Author | Mercedes Lackey |
| ISBN | 0756405750 |
A brand-new Elemental Masters novel from the national bestselling author Mercedes Lackey.
Richard Whitestone is an Elemental Earth Master. Blaming himself for the death of his beloved wife in childbirth, he has sworn never to set eyes on his daughter, Suzanne. But when he finally sees her,...
Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal, Vol. 1
An official sequel to Jim Henson’s cult classic fantasy film The Dark Crystal.
Years have passed since the Dark Crystal was healed and peace was restored on Thra. Though Jen and Kira have ruled as King and Queen, they have become distracted by power. The planet is sick and those on the surface...
The Night Before Halloween
| Author | Natasha Wing |
| ISBN | 0448419653 |
"'Twas the night before Halloween, and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring, except for the mouse.The monsters had gathered to plan and prepare,For the trick-or-treaters who soon would be there?."
Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin...
We're Going On a Ghost Hunt
| Author | Kris Hirschmann |
| ISBN | 0545341736 |
We're Going on a Ghost Hunt is a children's Halloween book based on the song and poem We're going on a Lion Hunt. The pictures are cute, it follows the rhyme and should be read to children that will only find it fun and not be scared of a story about ghosts. You need to know your children and how they react to stories...
Pinkalicious: Pink or Treat!
| Author | Victoria Kann |
| ISBN | 0062254189 |
Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
Kids will have a pinkatastic Halloween with Victoria Kann’s Pinkalicious: Pink or Treat!
Pinkalicious can’t believe it: The mayor has canceled Halloween because a storm has knocked...
| Author | Helen Ketteman |
| ISBN | 1477847693 |
From the author of the popular Goodnight, Little Monster and a character designer for Pixar films comes a delightful rhyming romp through an old haunted house. Vibrantly painted illustrations lead three children through the house, where new creatures await in each room. Readers can count along as...
Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!
| Author | Don Freeman |
| ISBN | 0448424991 |
Corduroy and friends are together for a Halloween party. Dog’s costume comes apart and Corduroy gives him his costume and he figures out a new costume spur of the moment, which he could have done for Dog and kept his original costume, but anyway. They have a fun party and go Trick or Treating.
I...
Never Kick a Ghost and Other Silly Chillers
| Author | Judy Sierra |
| ISBN | 0061435198 |
A pirate bride who sinks with her ship, a ghost that gets ever larger, and a big slobbery monster with long green fingers and floppy purple lips are just a few of the characters who populate this collection of silly, spooky tales collected and retold by folklorist Judy Sierra.
A compendium of...
